Chapter 16: The Council's Decision
Part 2: Keith's Debt of Choice
When Keith, Twilight, and Violet have re-entered the Council Room, they can see that King Duncan does not look happy. But trying to stay calm as he watches his nieces and Keith; standing in the middle of the room cautiously. "You requested to see us, uncle?" Violet asked.
"Yes," King Duncan nodded. "The council and I had agreed on the terms about the Galra's presence here."
"Yes, your majesty?" Keith nervously spoke.
"You may stay, since you've been speaking truthfully and with pride." King Duncan stated.
Keith smiled.
"However," King Duncan continued.
Keith's smile disappeared.
"There is something that you need to do in return," King Duncan exclaimed.
"What is that you wish me to do?" Keith nervously gulped.
"The council had decided to put you in position as Violet's new bodyguard," King Duncan answered.
"What?" Twilight jumped as her eyes turned indigo.
"Are you serious, uncle?" Violet asked.
"I am," King Duncan nodded. "And the council had agreed on that term."
"Why?" Twilight shouted as her eyes turned red.
Violet lightly jumped as she slightly covered her ears.
"Why what, Twilight?" King Duncan asked.
"Why did you and the council put Keith as Violet's bodyguard instead of mine?" Twilight asked.
"Well for 1," King Duncan began. "You are capable of defending and taking care of yourself. 2: the Galra owed Violet everything and he wears her Pendant of Protection and Light. And 3: The Ball of Violet's Name-Day is coming up. We need his eyes and ears to watch over Violet during the ball, and he too will also defend her from harm."
"Oh right," Twilight *animated* sweat drop as her eyes turned to light red and orange. "Defiantly need him to do that and be able to find the culprit. Who was harming Violet and giving her bruises on her arms during or after the ball."
"What?!" Keith's ears flicker up.
"We'll explain about that later," Twilight shook her head. If he fails, the council and my uncle will defiantly let him leave. Twilight thought as her eyes turned light red with white.
Keith nodded and he stared worry at Violet. Seeing Violet is rubbing her arms to calm herself down. Before she could finally stop, both Violet and Keith turned to King Duncan.
"So Galra," King Duncan spoke. "Do you accept the offer that you owe to Violet? Or do you want to leave freely without a debt to pay and never come back? What is your choice?"
