Sophie`s POV

I stood infront of the elders with sweaty plams, shaking slightly. I didn`t think I would be so nervous to give this address. The Queen and Rose were there next to me. along with the rest of my team. I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"You can do this." Rose said. "You are the leader. They have no power over you."

"Thank you Rose." I said. I stepped up to the podium. "Thank you all for coming." I felt Lucas and Focauld glare daggers at me. "As you may know, the Huntik foundation and I have been trying to fix our relations with the Moroi Court. Most of you dissagree with this movement back to Moroi society and I understand. But things need to change. We can`t keep fighting with them. I have asked the Queen to give a small speech about this." I stepped back and Queen Vasilisa stepped up to the podium.

"As you know, I am Queen Vasilisa Sabina Rhea Dragomir." She said. "I am here because your leader wants you to come back to court. I know this change seems difficult because of our history. But I hope we can end our troubles and become one again. When I was a student at St. Vladmir`s Academy, I learned of the Royal Casterwill family and how they broke away from us. That they broke away because they wanted to fight for themselves, instead of having Dhampirs fight for them. Our court is now trying to change this idea. But it`s not only this I want to address. The Moroi are facing a great time of evil against the Strigoi. There numbers are multiplying by the hundreds. Our Dhampirs can`t stop all of them. There is strength in numbers, and our numbers are low. The Strigoi are not only coming for the court, but for your family. Together we can stop them. We have already formed an aliance with the Huntik foundation. Now we need you. Together we can stop them. Divided, it`s slaughter." She ended her speech and stepped back.

"Thank you, Queen Vasilisa." I said as I steepped foward once again. "You see, we are needed in the court. We can`t keep away from them forever. We need to make amends. I have already heard Lucas` opinion. Now I would like to hear the rest of yours. Lets start with Tien." Tien stood from her seat and turned to the others.

"I believe this is a good idea." She said. "We should make amends with the court. Our numbers are dwindling from these Strigoi attacks as well. We must come together as one to stop them for good. And that is all I have to say. Thank you." She sat back down.

"Thank you Tien. Now Focauld, would you like to share your opinion?" He stood from his seat.

"I believe this is a waste of time." He said. "Why should we come back, we are doing fine on our own. Although, the Queen makes a good point. Strength is in numbers and ours have dwindles exponentialy. So, though I dissagree with it, we should return to court." He sat back down.

"What about the Leader of the Rune Guardians?" I asked, but he shook his head no. "Alright. So, all in favor..."

"Wait." Vivian said. "Why don`t I have a say?"

"I`m sorry Vivian. You`re underage. You can`t be involved in such big decisions yet."

"I am an elder and I stand by my right to speak freely." I had never seen her so determined. It seemed like yesterday she was shy and scared.

"Alright, you may have a chance to speak."

"I object." Lucas said.

"Lucas, I believe I`m the leader here. If Vivian wants to share her oppinion I will alow it."

"Thank you, Lady Sophie." She stood up from her seat and looked at the elders with confidence. "I believe we should go back. Now, I know what you`re thinking. That this is just a little girl fantasy about wanting everybody to get along. But it`s not. Together, we can be stronger. together we can protect each other. We are all Moroi. We are a dying family and we need to come together at this time to stop the Strigoi. They are coming for us and we are too weak to defend ourselves. Together, with the court and Huntik foundation, we can win. We are the direct desendants of Lord Casterwill, the first Moroi and first Seeker. What would happen if the Stigoi lead us to extinction? We can`t risk that. If we join them. We woun`t have to worry about that any longer. Yes, I think we should go." She sat back down.

"Thank you, Vivian. Now, all in favor of returning to court, say I." Vivian and Tien stood.

"I." They both said. Hesitantly, Focauld stood with them. The Leader of the Rune Guardians stood as well, leaving Lucas the only one still seated. Slowly, he stood as well.

"Than it is settled. We are returning to court." I said. "Meeting ajurned."