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Chapter 16: In motion
Today was turning into a day of nightmare. It was where the nightmare of the Great War could be repeated where so many lives and innocents were lost due to an unnecessary conflict which was generated from hatred, suspicion and difference and today the same was going to occur. However this time two individuals were seeking to put an end but only one had the opportunity.
While her friend was on his way up to the Eeveelution territory to gather help to prevent the way, Carly was running a quick as she could to return and inform her people about the threat that was looming over them. As much as Carly wanted the conflict to not happen she knew it was inevitable and she knew that there was a chance Asra would not return in time as she had to tell her people so they could defend themselves.
But she realised she alone could not stop the Umbreon from reacting either as they did threaten the Espeon in the letter. She had arrived back in the Kingdom and was approaching the main town where the Alpha's were. While they did know Carly due to her dad, Thomas, she did not know how to convince them of trying to find a peaceful solution. She saw ahead of her two Umbreon who she immediately recognised as her friends.
She ran towards them "Duncan, Grace". Both Umbreon looked up and in the direction of the voice to see the Shiny Umbreon was approaching them fast. They smiled and faced her as Duncan called out "Carly where have you been?" However when they saw how fast Carly was running and her facial expression, it all changed.
She came to a stop in front of them and Grace asked "Carly are you okay". Carly looked down and regained her breath until she spoke "No, it is terrible, I need to see the Alpha's at once". Duncan and Grace looked to each other confused and Duncan was the first to speak "Why Carly, what's the urgency". Carly sat down a little before she spoke "Well the Espeon have had an attack on some of their members by a Drapion and his pack but they don't know that as the Drapion is claiming it all as the Espeon members are too. And the Drapion blamed us. So the Espeon demanded answers and our Alpha's responded harshly so now the Espeon are enraged and are going to attack us in a surprise attack".
Upon hearing that Duncan and Grace both had been blown away from what was were just said. It took them minutes of thoughts to even be able to comprehend it all. Grace was in shock "The Espeon…are going…to…attack us". Carly nodded "I know it sounds like a mind blowing thing, but we need to go". Carly stepped past but was stopped "Wait a minute Carly".
The shiny Umbreon stopped and looked to Duncan who turned to her "How do you know this". Carly looked down and begun thinking. She wanted to keep it a secret but she realised in these circumstances she had no choice "Well, an Espeon told me when I ventured out our territory again". Grace stood up now and said "Why would an Espeon tell you this". Carly now looked worryingly towards them but laid it out "Because…that Espeon…He is...my friend".
The pair of Umbreon were shocked when they had heard this and Duncan spoke "You are friends with an Espeon…that can't be true". Carly nodded quickly to this "Yes, his name is Asra. I always met up with him ever since a month and over a half now. We became great friends as he was the one who saved me from the Toxicroak. He wants to stop the fighting and he has a plan, but we need to prepare our people just in case he isn't in time".
Duncan and Grace however were not completely convinced of this and continued to question "This Asra, so if he is an Espeon, why would he save you". The shiny Umbreon glared "Because he is one of the kindest and selfless individuals I have ever got to know, He has done a lot for me in the short amount of time we have known each other. I know you have doubts, but I saw fear in his eyes and He has not lied to me, I trust him and I want to warn our people".
Duncan and Pearl wanted to Question the Umbreon more but saw her glare and Duncan asked "How much do you trust the Espeon?" Carly was curious and said "With my life, he has protected me a lot, he saved me from Toxicroak, showed me a new kind of friendship I have ever known and helped me from a Drapion and saved my friends in the Bird Colony. He also told me about this attack. So how can I not trust him"?
The Two Umbreon were shocked by her words but they did know how trustworthy she was and the seriousness in her face. So for now they chose to believe her but they did want to press her into more questions. But for now they would leave "Okay, Carly if you are so sure of this, we will believe you but we expect more questions to be answered later". Carly nodded towards her friends before she looked back and nodded to them. She then looked on to continue to head to the Alpha's.
Meanwhile far in the North a couple of hours later…
The Espeon Prince Asra has spent just over the last hour running endlessly towards the Eeveelution territory where he is hoping to find help that can assist him in stopping the war before it truly begins. He was pushed by the fact his loved one's could get hurt or killed by the conflict. The ones he cares about greatly: His family: Lyra, Dalis, Pearl and despite hating him, he was worried for Cortez as well.
He also worried to all of his friends and their fates as well if he didn't arrive back in time: Tiago his best friend from childhood. Mace, Cheryl and… Carly. Asra looked up to the sky when Carly came to his mind on the situation. He had come to care greatly for the Shiny Umbreon. Despite being enemies from different tribes, He had developed a bond towards the Umbreon.
He knew they were similar in ways while not completely, He thought to all the friendship and fun they had together until today everything was put at risk. He looked down to this "Just because of that stupid Drapion, meddling in everyone's affairs" Asra also thought towards why Katy was aiding him as he thought "Okay so it is clear, Katy is helping the Drapion with the story, but why what does she have to do with this though. Could it be to get my attention"?
The Blue eyed Espeon was quick to shake his head and thought to himself "No that can't be it, she hasn't done things like that in the past. What could she want this for? She obviously fancies me to bits. And what she said. I have been getting too close to the enemy". Asra now thought towards Carly and how he has been a bit more absent than usual. Also to Katy's statement.
He went wide-eyed as he put two and two together "She must know about me and my friendship to Katy, otherwise, she wouldn't say that. And that could explain why she would implicate the Umbreon but why…unless she thinks that me and Carly are very close while we are". Asra immediately glared towards this "Could it be that she…she wanted to get this war to happen, just because of us…She…is".
He stopped however as he returned to the reality that it wouldn't stop the war right now and he pushed himself on. Eventually after longer in running, Asra was beginning to tire himself out a little. He saw the Kingdom close as he ran over a hill and smiled "Great, I am nearly there. I hope King Ventus is here". He pushed himself on, running across the lands a quick speed to reach it.
Eventually he came to the entrance and when he did his head fell down as he begun sighing and breathing heavily to regain his breath. His legs did feel a little numb but he knew he would have a moment of pause when he needed to speak to King Ventus. He walked forward determined as ever. He walked into the town and saw lots of Eeveelutions walking around with everything being peaceful.
Seeing this had Asra's mission be pushed further. He walked forward and began to enter the streets. However he suddenly heard a voice ahead of him "Prince Asra, what are you doing here". Asra looked to his left to see a Flareon and a Leafeon stood together. The Flareon was identified as Drake. Asra sighed as Drake approached "Shouldn't you be home in the Espeon kingdom".
Asra quickly shook his head before saying "I need to see King Ventus immediately. We have a crisis and I need his help". The Flareon and Leafeon were both listening and Drake asked "Is it that serious". The blue eyed Espeon was quick to respond "Yes but I would rather say it the King Ventus instead of on the streets here". Drake nodded to this "Must be very serious, let's get going then".
The Flareon turned around and immediately begun to move towards the centre with Asra following behind. They ran together as Drake looked to him "So why do you need to see King Ventus so badly right now". Asra looked down before saying "Well let's just say if nothing is done, a lot of lives will be lost today and a war will break out". The Flareon hearing this said "Well there is no time to waste then". They ran towards the meeting hall where a couple of guards were presently.
They ran nearby until the guards said "What are you needing here?" Drake was quick to speak "This is Prince Asra from the Espeon Kingdom and he needs to speak to his majesty at once. Top priority". The guard nodded and looked towards Asra for a brief moment. He then moved "Very well you may enter. The King is available right now".
Asra and Drake immediately went in the building and hastily made their way to the main room. In there they saw King Ventus with Queen Pearl and a couple of guards. Drake walked in first and spoke up "Your majesty, you have a visitor". Drake made a small bow while the Jolteon King turned to them and saw Asra and smiled "Prince Asra, such a surprise but nice to see you".
Asra smiled towards the King and nodded in return. Queen Pearl and King Ventus approached and the Jolteon said "So what brings you here my young friend". Asra collected his words before he spoke "We have a crisis down in the Espeon Kingdom. One that could very well end with a war between the Espeon and Umbreon".
King Ventus and Queen Pearl opened their eyes wide to this as did Drake and Ventus spoke "What? What has happened down there Asra". The Espeon Prince collected his thoughts "You see me and my friend were exploring until we came across a bird Colony with a Drapion attacking. We beat him back but today he returned and had attacked one of our Espeon with Dark type attacks. He then came in a blamed the Umbreon for attacking his pack while they were travelling through our territory and the Espeon is backing them wanting to blame the Umbreon as well".
Queen Pearl was quick to speak "But why would the Drapion do this though?" Asra collected his thought's once more "To get revenge on me and Carly and punish us like this". Ventus recognised the name as Asra said it once "You mean your friend who is an Umbreon". The blue eyed Espeon nodded before saying "And the Espeon named Katy who was attacked, backed up the Drapion wanting us to attack the Umbreon but I am still trying to know why".
Asra continued his story "So my parents in a rage, sent a message to the Alpha's of the Umbreon demanding answers for this. The Umbreon responded and insulted us for thinking of blaming them. My Parents now became so enraged they are planning to launch a surprise attack on the Umbreon". King Ventus gasped to this "And the Umbreon don't know". This time Asra shook his head "They do know, I told my friend, Carly and she is warning them, in some way I felt like I had done something against my people, but I don't want anyone to get hurt".
The Jolteon King and Glaceon Queen both smiled deeply to Asra and Ventus placed a paw on his back "Asra that was very noble of you. Wanting to warn your enemy because of your care towards your friend and them as this is a big mis-understanding. That is the right thing to do. You may feel bad but there is nothing nobler then what you did. That is something I am proud of".
Asra looked up to him and smiled but it faded quickly "I believe the Espeon will be readying to battle now. Carly should have warned them by now. I am here because I need your help. Please King Ventus, help me stop the war that could rise from it, I tried convincing my parents but rage has overtook them. I can't stop this without your help please. I beg you King Ventus". Everyone looked to Ventus who looked down for a second. He raised up his head and spoke "I will Asra".
There was mixed feelings in the room of different opinions. Some were shocked, some were surprised and some were proud. Asra looked to him in complete surprise "You will". Ventus stepped forward and nodded "Yes, I will Asra". Asra was happy about this but was confused "Why would you want to help us, while I am grateful". Ventus looked away from him a moment "Well I believe you said it yourself, we are all evolved Eevee, and all of us are one species just different forms of it, and I want what's best for all of them and I care about everyone. I want what's best for everyone in our species".
Asra was amazed by this and bowed his head down "I can't thank you enough King Ventus, you have my eternal gratitude for this". Ventus stood in front of him and placed a paw on his back "Asra, I would gladly do it for everyone but you say they are planning to attack today". Asra looked up and nodded slowly until King Ventus spoke "If that is the case we may not return in time to stop the battle before it begins. And it also depends if we find them in the right place as well".
Asra immediately became worried to this statement "We must though, otherwise our people are going to get hurt or killed if we are not in time". Ventus immediately stopped him "I Will bring a group of my greatest warriors to give us some support on this, they can help us soothe the conflict".
Ventus immediately looked to Drake "Drake". The Flareon immediately looked sharp "Yes your majesty". The Jolteon King was quick to speak "Go find your father, I want him to assemble our Royal guard and bring them to the main entrance to the town. All lower guards will remain here, we can't leave the kingdom unprotected". Drake bowed his head towards him "At once you're Majesty". The Flareon immediately turned around and ran out of the room heading away.
Asra looked to Ventus and said "So how are we going to do this". Ventus smiled to the young Prince "I will explain the plan on the way down, but for now we need to assemble at the main entrance to the town and then we will journey to the territories, but it is debated that they will meet at the point between the territories so it is best to journey there instead of going to an individual kingdom".
Ventus turned to Pearl who was sat beside him "You'll be able to manage here while I avert this crisis won't you". The Glaceon Queen smiled to him before she nuzzled him "Of course my love, Do what you need to do, but make sure you get back here. Remember our child will be with us soon and I expect its father to be here". Ventus smiled to this and returned the nuzzle while Asra was curious to this.
He had thoughts about this kind of stuff but he knew now was not the time. Ventus then said "I will be back Pearl, don't worry". Ventus looked to Asra and said "We better get to the main entrance. The Royal guard will be assembling there". The Espeon Prince quickly nodded and they immediately got on the move out of the room. Asra had a thought to himself "I hope we are not too late. Carly I hope you are still okay. I hope everyone is".
Alright let's stop it there now. I hope you enjoying and I will see you in the next chapter.