Sorry for updating so late. My sister needed my computer to post some pictures on facebook so... yeah. Well here you go I hope this chapter is good. I will not be able to upload this weekend, because we are taking a short trip and won't have internet. But I will be typing up the next few chapters when I can. Thank you and hope you enjoy.
Chapter 4
Missing
He walked down the hall to his room. It was a small room though it was bigger than his old room. It had one bed and a stone dresser that was covered by a small curtain and had holes in it so you could put your belongings in it. He set his sword against his bed. He kept the dagger he had grabbed before he left training in the sheath on his arm. It was hidden under his sleve. He had gotten it from Mareth along with a knife to put next to his sword. He didn't feel right without at least one weapon on him.
Lizzie walked in behind him."Hurry up we're going to be late for supper."She went back into the hall.
He shrugged. He set the dagger at his side into one of the holes in the dresser."Alright lets go."She started walking in the way of the dining room they always ate in.
The dining room was as large as his hold apartment. It had a table that went in the center of the room. It had carvings all across the walls that made it look absolutly gorgeous and a large opening for bats to come in from the high hall. When they got there everyone was there except Mareth and Hazard. Luxa had a worried look on her face. He sat down next to her."What's wrong?"
"It is Hazard he has never missed a meal. He loves food very much. I sent Mareth to go search for him."
Just then Mareth walked into the room."Hazard is not in his quarters. His last teacher said she last saw him heading here."
Oh great now Hazard has gone missing, Gregor thought to himself, splended."Well I'll help you search for him Mareth."He stood and walked over to the one legged man. He stopped, he didn't know anywhere Hazard might possibly go."Luxa is there any place you might think he would be?"
"He could be in Ares' cave. I have shown him it before." Gregor nodded and walked into the high hall. He let out a loud whistle. Daedalus had said that if he needed a ride just to whistle.
The bat arrived seconds later. He swung up."Hazard went missing. Luxa said he might be in Ares' old cave. Do you know where that is?"
"I am afraid I will not be able to help you there. Notmany know where his cave is."
He hopped off."Aurora might be able to help if you can find her. She is the only one other than Nike that knows where it is."
"Nike is not far away. I can go see if she would be able to help."Gregor nodded and the bat was off. Gregor waited two minutes until Nike flew into the room.
"Hello Nike. Did Daedalus tell you what is going on?"The bat shook her head."Hazard went missing. Luxa thinks he might have taken a flier to Ares' old cave. Do you remember where it is?"
"Yes overlander I know where it is, but what flier would take him there."Gregor thought for a moment.
"Maybe one that wants to be alone as well. One he is close too. Can you go check for me I will keep checking here. I will be back here in five minutes."With that the bat was off.
He walked back to the dining room."Did you find him?"Luxa said.
"Nike is checking now. Do you know of any other places."
Luxa thought for a moment. He could have gone to the arena. He has been wanting to learn to use weapons."
Gregor nodded."Could someone meet with Nike when she gets back? I will be checking there." With that he walked back to the high hall and let out another whistle. Daedalus came in a few seconds after.
"Where else might he be? I have checked down by the docks but he was not there."
"Luxa said he has been wanting to learn to use weapons so lets go check the arena." He jumped onto the bat's back. He was off instantly. They arrived after a minute. They saw a soldier training with a dummy across the field a hundred meters away from where they came in, but there was no sign of Hazard.
When they got back to the high hall Hazard was there being scolded by Luxa."Why would you run off like that?! You could have been hurt, or worse killed..."
"Luxa the past is in the past he is uninjured and he is very much alive. It could happen again, and I know why you won't let him train with weapons, but Hamnet meant not let him be a killer. He never said not let him have the knowledge to use a sword. If he were out there aga..."He was cut off.
"He will not be out there again. He is not permitted to leave the city. He can not leave the palace with..."Gregor cut her off.
"You are being over protective. He could be attacked inside the palace, even with guards. If that happens knowing how to use them could be the difference between life and death."
Luxa hung her head low. Hazard walked up to her."He is right Luxa. If I were to be attacked I would not stand a chance."
Luxa looked up looking from the two."He is permitted only to train with Gregor. He will not spar with anyone without me there. Hazard will not learn with a sword but a dagger."
"Alright now lets eat I am sure everyone here is famished."He said. Mareth gave a small laugh. Luxa just nodded they all walked back in there and found food was already there. Gregor sat on the right of Luxa across form Hazard with Margaret on his right. They sat and ate in silence, before they all went to their rooms.