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Chapter 6

Silvia

Demetrius took a step back and tried to look hurt but I saw the smile that was playing on the corners of his lips.

Mother looked mortified, "Silvia!" she exclaimed, "How dare you say this! He has not done you any wrong. Apologize this instant."

I glared at my mother then at Demetrius; "I'm sorry," I said through my teeth then added under my breath, "that you're an inconceivable nuisance."

"I heard that." He whispered as he sat down next to the seat that I had reclaimed. To Mother he said, "What have I missed your Highness?"

"Know you the legends of the Keepers?" Mother asked him.

"Yes." He replied nodding.

"Good then you have only missed what Little Ripred has given his account of the trip he took in search of the City of Keepers. It is not much to go on, but enough to begin the journey. If you are up for it I would like for you to pack tonight for you will be leaving sometime in the morning or afternoon."

"Yes of course Queen Luxa." He said bowing, "This is a great honor for me. I will keep the children safe." Then he smiled at me and left.

I glared at his departing form, and stood to leave also. "What do we need to pack?" I said through my teeth.

"Not much, just an extra change of clothes, a bottle of water, and some dry food." Father told me. I gave a curt nod and stalked out of the room. Demetrius was waiting for me in the hallway.

"What do you think you're doing?" I hissed to him as I passed.

Demetrius fell into step behind me. "I am following orders Princess. I must keep you, your brother, and cousin safe."

"Well don't follow them!" I said exasperated.

"Ahhh, but I must. If I do not it would be considered treason."

I glared at him and ran the rest of the way to my rooms. Once there I sat down and began to write on a sheet of parchment.

Dear Cannon,

We leave tomorrow for the Uncharted Lands. I am sorry that I cannot be with you. We will journey to the Overland once I return. I love you, and wait for you always.

Silvia

I folded the short letter and sealed it with wax. Then I snuck out, and left it in our secret cave. Once I returned I saw Apollo sitting on my bed.

"Where have you been?" he asked me.

"I delivered a letter to Cannon." I told my bond before changing into my sleeping gown. Then I searched for my rucksack and began to fill it with the items I needed for the quest. Then I crawled into bed and willed myself to fall asleep for the long journey began tomorrow, and I wasn't sure when I would be coming back to my home anytime soon.

Two hours before a normal day began I was up and dressed in my traveling clothing. I pulled my long blonde hair into a braid and wrapped it up in a bun pinning it there. Then I grabbed my rucksack and walked to the dining room where I was to meet the other questers for their breakfast and departure.

Once I entered I took my place beside Simon, and nodded to Peter who was sitting across from us. I didn't even bother to waste a glare on Demetrius and began to eat the food that was placed in front of me.

Little Ripred came in not long after and told us to meet in a specific tunnel on the north side of the city in an hour so we had time to say our goodbyes. I allowed a small smile to grace my lips as I thought about my tearful goodbye with Cannon that would ensure in lots of kisses. I wasn't looking forward to leaving him, but I did hope he would understand that I had to do this one thing for our people before they could escape.

I quickly cleaned my plate and grabbed my pack and ran off to the blacksmith's shop in the city. Cannon was just about to enter when he saw me running towards him. He opened his arms wide and I jumped into them. "Do you really have to go?" he whispered into my hair.

"Yes," I said my face pressed into his chest, "I must do this one last thing for my people then we can finally escape."

"You do not owe them a thing. These people are what is keeping you captive."

"No, my parents are the problem. I owe them at least this much, that and I want my brother to have a safer reign."

"If you must then go, but promise you will come back to me."

"Of course my love I will always come back." I said looking into his eyes. He leaned down and kissed me passionately on the lips.

He broke the connection quickly whispering, "I have work love," then he caressed my cheek and entered the shop leaving me standing there staring wistfully after him.

I ran back to the castle to find Apollo so we could ride together to the tunnel. The goodbye I had imagined with Cannon was completely different from the one I had gotten. I figured my return would be much more passionate.

As soon as I stepped off the platform and into the palace I found Apollo waiting for me. We flew to the meeting place and were the last to arrive.

Little Ripred sat on top of Demetrius' bond Hestia."Good we are all here. Now we shall depart. I trust you have all you need?" we nodded, "Then to the air!"

I looked behind me as we departed, "Fly you high!" her mother and father called waving after us.

"Fly you high Cannon." I whispered sadly as we flew out of sight.

I'm trying to work on this, but it's hard. I know where I want to go its just I'm having a hard time getting there. I'm trying though. Promise. Thanks for reading ~chocoyum4~