Chapter 9: A Traitor Among Friends

Aikka and Eva walked over to where his father was. A crowd had gathered around King Edward and his father. Shouts could be heard and Edward trying to explain what was going on.
" I know this my be of a shock to you after recent events," Edward said calmly," But this unfortunate event must be taken cared of. Do you want to be slaves to some one we thought we could trust? Or would you rather have your freedom?" The crowd went silent as the words sunk in. A man stepped forward and raised his hand into the air. Soon everyone had their hand in the air.
" We will. For the right of Twilight!" The all shouted in unison. The king smiled at his people. Proud and strong, but yet there was a little bit of worry among them. No surprise, due to the fact of what they had agreed to.
Edward spotted Aikka and Eva and waved them to him. They made their way through the crowd, into the tent. Finding the army generals, all the other planets kings, Don Wei, Rick, Jordan and King Lao already there. Aikka stepped forward to speak to his father. Who only pulled him aside and whispered somethings into his ear and pushed him back to Eva.
" What did he say?" She asked quietly.
" There's going to be a war." Aikka said looking away. Eva just stood there, shocked and confused." It'll all be explained in a minute."He said as King Edward stepped forward looking around at everyone that was there.
" Jordan," He started," Where is Tanit?"
" He said that he had something to do. And that I could just fill him in when he gets back." Jordan said while looking at the king.
" Very well. Lets get started. Last night during the ball, Nevolence was attacked by Ennail."Whispers could be heard." A notice was sent a few minutes after the attack. Asking for a trade."
" Then why dont you just give them what they want?" The king of Perinant shouted.
" Because,Kilu, they want Twilight!" Edward said shocking Kilu, who shrank back into his place." She is as important to us as she is to you, is she not? They also want her sisters. By some way they are all you see the importance now?" Kilu said nothing as Edward continued." Its either give them up or fight to keep them. This is why we will fight back. Everyone will do their part in this."Edward stopped as an army general took up the rest of the speach.
" All the men able to fight will. This includes all the guests from the other planets as well. The women will guard Twilight and her sisters." Eva had enough of this and decided to take a stand.
" I refuse to sit back while the men fight." She yelled. The general stopped and looked at her." I will join the fight with them. Even if you dont like it." King Edward looked at Eva closely. Several thoughts crossed his mind while she continued. He could see traces of Maria, his wife, and the spirit of Daleia, one of Twilights sisters. If she was the reincarnation of Daleia then that was an even more of a reason to hold her back. Better judgement took over the old King as he spoke out.
" You will not fight. I am sorry. There is something you must do instead of fighting. Protecting your sisters and the future of Nevolence and possibly the future of the entire galaxy. You have to do this." Edward said quietly. Eva stood there watching him talk to her in a manner that was so frightning it made her shiver in pure fear. Edward walked over to a chest hidden in the back and withdrew a sword.
' If it is Daleia, then she should be able to use this for protection.' He thought as he handed the sword to Eva." You need to protect her with every bit of hope and courage you have. Everyone you may go back to what you where doing before." And with that everyone left the tent. A silence casted over the small make shift town. Aikka said he was going to go see if Aya was feeling better, Don and Rick went to talk to Stan and Koji, and Jordan decied to walk with Eva. They chated about what ever they could think about. But soon ran out of things to talk about. Eva looked at the sword that she carried. King Edwards words replaying over and over in her head. Jordan kept glancing over to Eva. An idea came to him almost instantly.
" Sorry to leave you but i have to go ask someone something." He said almost wishing that he could stay with her but deciding to do what his heart told him to.
" Okay." Eva said spotting Misuru and Mikuru, " I'll go talk to Misuru and Mikuru. They might have some good news to share." She said walking over to them. Jordan walking back to the tent. Misuru seen Eva walking over to them.
" Evaaaaa!" She yelled." There is something I have to tell you!" Eva ran the rest of the way over to them.
" What is it?"She asked catching her breath.
" Look what I can do." She said holding both of her hands in the air. A small spark forming in the palm of her hand. It grew to a small flame." Now watch this." She said as the small flame grew bigger until it was a medium sized ball. She took the ball and placed it in front of her stomache. A small white circle appeared and showed Aikka and Aya in the tent they where staying in.
" Thats amazing." Eva said as the ball slowly disappeared.
" I know. Mikuru didnt know what was happening. We where walking and it just happened." Misuru said looking to her sister." You know what after seeing Aikka and Aya, I just remembered that I havent spoken to her all day. Lets go visit her." She said jumping up.
" Sure why not." Mikuru said following her sister. Eva heading after them.
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"Jordan! Jordan! Wait up!" Tanit yelled. Jordan looked back and waved slowing to a stop.
" Did I miss anything important?" He asked once he caught up.
" Some bits and pieces." Jordan replied as he told Tanit what had happened with the attacks and Twilight. And the sword that Edward gave Eva saying the stuff about protecting her sisters with all her life.
" Oh is that so." Tanit replied while stopping to help a woman with a heavy box.
" Yeah thats about it." He said opening the tent flap for them. Once done with that they went back to walking."So where were you today?" Jordan asked.
" No where special." Tanit said remembering where he went earlier that day.
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Flashback
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Tanit walked down a small tunnel that lead to an opening to the one would have guessed that he was a spy for the King of Ennial. He climbed out of the small hole into a wooded area where he was supposed to meet his master.
" Glad you could come Tanit. I was worried that you wouldnt come." A voice said from behind turned around to see who it was.
" Now why would I do that,King Alberic?" Tanit said walking to his master.
" You might have actually grown found of the royals down there. Never the less. I have important news. And the next step to be put into motion." Alberic said motioning for Tanit to sit down." First of all we have found out who Twilight and all her sisters are."
" Alright. I think that the royals are also figuring out who they are as well." Tanit replied looking at a quiggle run by.
" All the more reason to step up this new phase in my plan. You must kidnap the sisters. I dont care how just bring them to me by sunset within the next two days."
" Yes sir. Can I use this to kidnap them?" Tanit asked pulling out a small green bottle from his pocket. Alberic smiled and nodded his head." Thank you sir. I shall be leaving now." Tanit said standing up and walking back to the opening." Should we tell them? About who they really are." He asked while starting to slip down the hole.
" No they should be able to find out on their own." Alberic said as Tanit left." Isnt that right My Lord?" A man in a black cloak walked out from the forest.
" Yes. Especially Twilight. Her memory is slowly coming back and so is her spirit. If she fully remembers who she is before the Moon of Light then we will deal with what is closest to her heart. If she does not remember, then we may continue with our plan. Do what you must until then." He said before leaving.
" Yes sir, My dark Lord." Alberic said quietly.
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" No where special at all." Tanit said while entering the tent with Jordan.

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