Treachery
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“Thank you,” I nod entering the house. Nerida is eating at the table so I take a seat beside her.
“You leave soon,” she says.
“Yes.”
“Be safe Killian, come back to us,” she says.
“That is my plan Elvia,” I smile at her.
Nerida takes a seat with us, helping herself to the food, and offering me some. Shaking my head no, I decline because I doubt I’d be able to swallow anything right now.
“Thank you,” I say. Both fairies look at me. “For everything you did for Reagan, I know she appreciated it.”
“It was nothing,” Elvia says.
“I miss her,” Nerida frowns. “Will you search for her?”
“Yes, I plan to find her,” I tell them.
“Good,” Elvia smiles.
“I fear that she never did get to show you her fire magic,” Nerida tells me.
“Fire magic?” I question, confused.
“Yes, it was most wonderful. I taught her to hold a flame in her hand but hers was blue. Maybe because she is human,” she shrugs. “I know she went to find you to show you. Her face was quite radiant with happiness but the next day she left,” Nerida frowns.
Leaving the house, I walk back to my own wondering how Reagan could hold a flame, a fairy flame at that. I’ve never heard of a human being able to hold a flame before. Eitri stops me just before I walk inside.
“My prince,” he says.
“Yes?”
“May I have your sword, I would like to sharpen it before you leave,” he asks.
Unstrapping it, I hand it over then he notices my knives and takes them as well. The sun is starting to set so I turn to find Avery. He is at the food table again. I swear I don’t know how he can so much.
“You’ll get fat and won’t be able to fly,” I tease.
“Never,” he grins.
“Once you’ve stuffed your face,” I laugh. “You and the Warriors need to rest until I come for you. Make sure they know.”
“I will,” he nods. “Killian.”
“Yes?”
“Eat,” he shoves the plate at me. With a roll of my eyes, I take it back to my house to eat and sleep. After a few restless hours of tossing and turning, I walk around the camp. Most of the females smile as I pass but Tatiana growls at me. I keep going for fear she might start shouting again and alert Avery. There is now a pile of arrows outside of the armory waiting for the tips to be melted. Passing by the door, I almost know Eitri over.
“Sorry,” I tell him.
“I have your sword,” he says rushing back inside. When he returns, he hands me my knives, which are gleaming. Sliding them into my boots, I accept my sword. Once it’s strapped to my waist, I pull it out to examine it. The moon catches on the blade making it shine bright, I can see the new edge Eitri put on it.
“Thank you Eitri, this is most excellent work.”
“You are welcome my prince, Goddess keep you safe,” he bows.
“You too Eitri,” I grip his arm before turning to wake Avery.
Waking Avery never gets’s old, he jumps from his position with a knife in his hand. Once he realizes it’s me, he relaxes a little.
“Is it time?” he asks and I nod.
Leaving his house, I wait for him to gather the fairies. My blood is buzzing in my veins making me feel every emotion again. It’s hard to cut it all out but I try only to keep me sane. Once the warriors are gathered, we walk to the edge of camp.
Durin greets me telling me he will leave to follow my path on tomorrow's moon. Avery stands tall beside me with his sword strapped and his quiver of arrows are nestled between his wings. My heart thrashes around but I don’t show it on my face. I scan each and every fairy in front of me and send one last prayer to the Goddess to keep as many safe as possible.
“Ready?” Avery asks.
“Ready,” I tell him.
With a single nod of his head, we step out of the barrier that protects us and begin our march to the Plains of Amor.
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To Be Continued…
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