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Chapter 12

Silvia

When I woke up I noticed that only Aren was on watch. I glared at the tiny body that was lying near the other fliers. No one else I assumed had to do watch while being watched. Apparently I was still under lock down, and I didn't like it one bit.

I sat up and went over to the fire that Simon had started for our breakfast. My brother had always been an early riser, so it didn't surprise me that he was already up. Not too long after the last of our strips of meat were placed over the fire the rest of our party awoke. I ate in silence pretending not to pay any attention to the conversations around me. I could feel Demetrius' eyes on me, but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of looking at him.

Suddenly Raven appeared before us, "Good, you are up." Was all she said before sitting down on the mat in the corner of her cave and watching us. I scowled, now I had at least two people watching me. I turned away from her and looked at my brother. He kept glancing at her every now and then, while Peter's looks were more frequent. I laughed silently. Didn't he have Acacia back home, or was that just some silly little crush? I never hung around her much. She normally kept to the shadows, but she was a good fighter that I knew. Cannon had mentioned her a few times as well.

As for Simon I knew there was one girl a while ago, but I was pretty sure he had stopped liking her. He had never been much interested in girls.

"Are you all finished eating?" Raven asked still sitting in her corner. She had her knees pulled up to her chest, and she had wrapped her black clad arms around them. I nodded as I studied her appearance. She was pretty I supposed, but she reminded me of those Goth girls I had seen in New York. "Come," she said rising. I glanced at Apollo, who had risen from his spot on the floor and had fluttered over to me.

"Where are we going?" Little Ripred asked.

"To the city, I have already alerted the council of your presence. We must discuss your fate." Raven walked up to one of the cave walls, and I was afraid that she would hit the wall because she hadn't stopped, but as she 'stepped into it' I saw that it was just a well hidden tunnel. We followed her through a short passageway that intersected with what looked like the main road.

I glanced up ahead and saw a city similar to the one that had been deserted. It lacked most of the beautiful architecture that the other city had, but this one was still magnificent. There were still sections for each species, and they all mingled together. I saw rat pups playing with human children, and prickers talking with stabbers. This was a city of peace. How could we save the Keepers if there was nothing to save them from?

Raven led us down the street, and I glanced around nervously as the people stared openly. I pushed my gold band up on my head out of habit, wishing I could just push it off my head. We entered the center of the city to a building much like the one in the older city.

Raven led us down a few hallways, and then we entered the room with at least two of each species sitting, hovering, or floating in the case of the water creatures. There was a light brown nibbler sitting in a throne like chair, waiting. Raven went down on one knee, "Greetings Master Euclid, I have brought the," she paused, "visitors, as I said I would."

"You have done well, but I know Matthew has a few words for you." Euclid said in his high voice. I saw Raven glance at a tan skinned male with bright green eyes and light brown hair. She gave a slight nod, and led us to exact middle of the room. "State your names visitors."

"My name is Ripred," said Little Ripred from Peter's shoulder he pointed to Peter, "this is Peter, Demetrius, Prince Simon, and Princess Silvia. There bonds are Aren, Hestia, Artemis, and Apollo. We come bringing peace." He bowed at the end showing respect.

A few of the council members murmured something their own tongue, "What is your purpose here?" Euclid asked eyeing us from his throne.

"We come because of a warning in a prophecy."

More members began to start talking; a few spoke directly to the High Counselor, "Silence!" he called, "What prophecy?"

I could tell the mouse was becoming wary of us so I interrupted what ever Ripred was about to say. "Please sir, do not be alarmed. We know of the wrong Bartholomew of Sandwich has done, and we do not wish to do the same. The prophecy warns that you are in danger, and that my brother, cousin, and I have the means to help save you from what is going to happen."

The entire room burst into laughter, "We are in no danger Princess Silvia." Euclid laughed we have no threats, and there has not been a rebellion in at least four hundred years."

"We are the heroes spoken of in your own city!" I cried. The room suddenly grew quiet.

"We have found a letter from the old city that spoke of the heroes. It is the only prophecy that you ever took to heart." Peter said speaking calmly. "Please listen. There may not be a threat now, but I assure you something is going to happen very soon."

"What is this talk?" a stabber said standing, "Are we going to listen to a small group of human children? They do not have any proof that there is an uprising." Many murmured there approval.

"Yes, good point Poisontip." The mouse said quietly, "What proof do you have?"

"A letter written not more than a year ago by my mother who was taken captive by the stabbers." Peter said defiantly. I closed my eyes and mentally slapped myself in the forehead. Now was not the time for Peter to go off on a rant about his mother. He was clearly delusional, probably trying to prove he wasn't crazy to Raven. To my surprise Peter pulled out a letter from the waistband of his pants. "I have to write quickly, they will be coming for me soon. My name is Sydney McCarthy. I am married to Howard son of York. The stabbers have captured me. Peter if this is you reading this don't come after me. I will find a way home to you I promise. I know of the prophecy stay together with your cousins. They are coming now. Regalians or who ever finds this I will be home soon. The stabbers are planning some sort of evil. I have just recently found out what it is. Be prepared for... that's it. That was the last thing she wrote. I know she's alive, and the stabbers are planning something."

"This is ridicules!" Poisontip shouted angrily, "You have no right to make those accusations about my race. We are a peaceful species!"

"Patience friend," Euclid said calming the stabber, "Now, how do we know you are not lying?"

"My mother has been missing for four years. She has been an enemy of the since she was fifteen years old. They have a dwelling place if I am correct a few days travel from here. I'm sure some of you have noticed a disturbance near your borders."

"I have gotten reports from many of the patrols near our side of the border that something is moving out there, staying just beyond the place where they patrol." A rat near the back said. A few others gave accounts of the same thing.

Peter raised an eyebrow at us, and I noticed Raven sitting near Matthew watching him thoughtfully.

"If we see more proof we will act. As of now you do not pose a threat. Raven please escort them to a few rooms in the palace." Euclid commanded. Raven rose from her spot, and we followed her silently away from the commotion of voices that had begun to shout as we left.

"You certainly know how to make an entrance." Raven said once we reached the first room for humans. "I cannot believe he actually chose to discus this with the rest of the council." She sighed, and opened the curtain. "There is another human room right next to this you can divide the rooms as you see fit. Fliers you can either seek refuge with your own kin, or above the human rooms are spaces where fliers may rest comfortably. Our bonds nodded their thanks, and quickly flew up to inspect their sleeping arrangements. Little Ripred chose to sleep on one of the extra cushions in Peter and Demetrius' room. Simon was sharing with me because we were brother and sister. "Is there anything I can get you?" when none of answered she said, "If that is all I will come and get you for midday meal. If there is anything you require just go down the hall and turn left. The dining hall is there, and there is always someone stationed to help."

With that she left us to freshen up, rest, and explore. I took the chance to brush up on my sword techniques with Simone, while the others rested quietly.

Sorry it's a little late! I don't know when I'll be updating next because this weekend is homecoming, and I've got a whole bunch of family comin' in, but I'm trying! Please review and thanks for reading.

~chocoyum4~