Sloane
"Please don't kill me, I heard humans aren't even that good to trolls" a dread headed boy said in a distressed state with his arms swinging from under his head. "But I do love the smell of chicken, Avian" the troll licked his grinning lips while flicking the boy's wings about to open his mouth completely but before getting close enough to the blond. A dagger ran through durable skin; the blade left the troll in shock which caused him to step back into a tree. In thanks to the trolls miss step, the avian humanoid was dropped "Ow... couldn't you had him drop me any softer?". A woman with brown braided hair with one stroke of blonde in the front approaches. Raising her hand to signal the dagger to detract from troll's inner gum back to her hand. "Brother, why is that you always be in the mist of trouble. Father is already worried that you will not be able to protect yourself well without a mark" I stated in a tone that became consequential.
I'm significantly worried that I will not be able to save him or father. Kylian is tough but not completely invisible. Not too long ago, Ephairukka had an unknown being attack, a cousin kingdom of ours. In history, there has been multiple cases were the tragedy of the many as given this entity a sense of pleasure.
The blond stood up dusting off his clothes and chest armor. A shadow cast over him showing that the troll regained his stature. There was a hint of silence that seemed to last for a couple seconds before the troll spoke "Do you know how much it is going to cost to get this fixed? My mother paid ten shills" he raised his lower lip showing a gold tooth that gives the impression of being impaired and picks up a small tree with one hand about to swing it at them. I charged forward as the troll tried to crush me. My dagger turned into a sword giving me the perfect opportunity to swing at his leg that gave him a result of a cut. I make a quick turn jumping up with half of my strength. Unlike Warren, I was not blessed with wings but with a mark that gives me certain abilities. I have been taught to learn combat even in the case that my gift is gone. From the jump encounter, the troll's arm made an admirable companion to my blade, but the troll had other things in mind by using his other arm to throw me into a tree. I left out a groan while getting back up in a sedate stance "you're going to have to try a little better. Do you want me to lend you a hand?" I asked only teasing him. The troll smashed his only arm down and I was trying to find the best opportunity to strike. Once that spot was found, I found myself on his back placing an orb that was the size of a shilling.
Before the orb could do its job. Something or should I say someone stopped our training. Kylian sighs giving us both a look before turning around and starts walking not saying a word. The forest had its days where it hasn't been the prettiest but today is certainly not one of them. He's awfully quiet than usual. Lavender compliments the scenery. My home is known for its lavender goods: soup, soap, perfume, etc. Most importantly for our cream. It has a way of healing folks, only they can tell you. I glanced around for a moment thinking about what would happen if I failed to defeat this being that installs fear into my people? Could I really lose my family. As Warren made jokes about Elves and their entirety, I couldn't help but change my focus.
"I wonder what the chefs have properad for us for lunch. All this punching and flying has really made me hungry. I should make a special request for Madame chef's sea food feast" Warren positions his hand on his stomach rubbing it as if he did the work. Slacker...
There it was, on my brother's goof face, a smile seemed to find its way. Then words uttered from his lips "Kylian, you're offlay quiet. Is something a matter? Did last night does not go well with that Sphinx, she seemed quite fond of you".
Maybe he's worried.
Kylian, my best friend and personal guard walks up to us crossing his arm "Chris, you should change back now and head home". This suggestion was accomplished by a glanced over to me. He completely ignored the question at hand. I changed my walking pace to meet up with Kylian side by side "Don't ignore the question, how was it with the Sphinx? Was she as beautiful as they come? Please tell me you fancied her personality than her figure" I stopped him from walking any further by stepping in front of his stride. By being right there, I noticed how his coiled black hair was once light brown. The sun must be happy today. Its light peaks through the tree's canopies touching his golden skin in patches. The more I examined, a couple new scars appeared in places I have not once taken a second glace too. He stops glancing down at me then steps to the side before answer "She was too handsy for me and we have nothing in common". Now, I am not in his way therefore it gave him a path to continue. A glanced was exchanged to me yet again.
I snapped my fingers two times letting Chris know to change back into a person. Chris paused before putting his arm back on "Okay...", his body began to spin getting smaller with each turn slowly turning back into person. I tossed a bag of shills, and he smiled walking away "It was a pleasure doing business with ya majesty". Warren continues the conversation once again, "Was she? Or it wasn't enough?" he laughed at himself. To his own inside joke. It's almost sad to watch him.
About the upcoming war. You must know about my buddy some more. Kylian has seven siblings: The triplets, who are 8 years old, a younger sister that is eighteen, an older sister is twenty- seven and make sure everyone knows it. The only two individuals left are the twins in their 30s acting as if being fools is the elite. His mother owns a bakery by the river side where the trees are always blooming even in the harsh winters, I would always go there as a kid. Lieutenant, his father stays at the side of my father. Most guards have special abilities but are minor compared to royals. Some of the commanders have powers and other's do not. That is just simply how it is.
All I have known is for centuries royals have always received a power or a special trait. Kylian looks forward with one hand on his sword watching our surroundings, "this would have been easier if you guys trained on the grounds instead off the forest' he addressed to the us. I smiled patting his upper arm as we approached the kingdom gates "The scenery is nice? Is it not?" I asked waving to couple familiar faces I knew personally.
It feels like I lived in a maze my whole life. When I was younger, I've always found myself lost among the paintings of my mother while lost in rooms I did not understand then. After my mother died from an illness that no power could fix. No cure. My father would paint portraits of her at during certain points of the day keeping the beauty that he still saw as she withered away.
Once you've entered the palace, you are greeted by a case of many stairs where at the very top rested the first painting of my mother. You could obviously see; I am her daughter. My eyes are a sable color just like hers and my father's espresso reflection. Father has always been attracted to my mother even when they were younger and friends. They grew up in different kingdoms and was met with an arrange marriage. It benefited them both financially, but it gave them an opportunity to express their love. I hope one day I can have something like them. Warren on the other hand got all my father genes: blond hair, teak wood eyes, and big lips with the only gene from my mother is the pointy ears and cool almond skin. People always mistake us for Elves, but the difference is our ancestors with the Fae which means our ears are high up with a curved point at the top compared to low curved lobe ear that is at a lower angle. I know very specific.
Kylian and I traveled up the stairs. Still not talking to me. Warren was already at the top of the stairs waiting for us. We finally arrived only to be stopped by a wing that belonged to my brother. The blond smirked leaning on the wall "What took you guys so long? I thought myself that the food would get cold, but I couldn't leave you guys" he said batting his eyes innocently...
"That would be mean to do" he flipped one of his dreads up. When the dinner table was in sight, Warren flew in fast finding a seat near father to his left while I had a place near his right. "Kylian, you're dismissed for the day. I had the chef prepare something for you and your family for this special occasion" he said with a wave of his hand. Kylian looked at me with a pity smile.
Something is up.
'See you later' was all that was said with his eyes. I could tell, sometimes we communicated that way with no words as delivers. The doors shut behind Kylian. Madame Chef walks out of the kitchen clapping her hands as plates of food fly out of the doors placing themselves on the table. "Lunch is served" she closed her eyes bowing away slowly but Warren stopped her and whispers "Why is it all her favorite food? I was promised a sea feast" he pulled on the bottom of her coat gently a couple times. She kept her posture "As promised it will be in your room for dinner. Now bye" she quickly exited the room.
Warren sat back down folding his arms for a couple seconds then picks up a plate "food is food" he said eating a piece of chicken. The father commanded a spirit in his mind to slap his son's hand; his children grabbed his hands as he said grace and finished with an "Amen". Even with our troubles of the world, we still believe in a greater power that no magic could equal.
Father seemed fidgety. He started to eat his food which left me to do the same. Within the hour, our conversation turned into moments of laugher then a congestion of heart to hearts. There were times throughout the conversation, I questioned his approach. Jokes here and there that never landed with his nervousness.
There is something he is not telling me. He's seemed worried yet plays a good card at hiding it.
My life is over, isn't it?
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