Vistuler gave Elixia one last hug. "Don't act up innocence. I know very well that you the cause of my father's present situation". Vistuler pulled out and gave her a very broad smile. Elixia pulled her back in. "He deserves more I'm sure you know about that too". Then she drew out. Vistuler couldn't hide her anger. Her face turned sour. "Don't stare at me like that. And head into the carriage". Elixia said with a polite smile.
Vistuler headed in with anger. And the carriage was driven off. "What did you say to Vistuler that made her so angry?." Agememnom asked out of curiosity. "Oh, that". After giving it some thought. "It was nothing". She said and started walking away.
"Stop telling me lies Elixia". Agememnom said. Elixia sighed as he had caught her. "Lady Gruticent want to speak to me". Elixia said and walked away. Agememnom heaved a sigh.
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"Mother I'm here". "That is unlike you". Lady Gruticent said and gestured her to sit. "Let's not waste time further". Lady Gruticent said. Opening the atmosphere for the real conversation.
"He didn't do it on purpose, you know Elixia". "Who are you talking about?". Elixia acted like she didn't know who she spoke of. Lady Gruticent heaved a sigh. "I'm talking about your father". "I wouldn't want to talk about him". Elixia said as she stood. Then turned to leave when she paused.
"The punishment he got was less to what he did to me". Elixia said as she made eye contact with him. "Mother please do not speak to me about him again. She bowed and she left.
Johnbones trailed her with his eyes. He had a lot he wanted to say to her but, how was he going to present it. Then he turned to look at Gruticent. He felt so ashamed of himself. While Gruticent held pity and worry for him.
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Elixia ran out. And tears flowed down her eyes. Although, she was pained by what he did. She still saw him as her father. He accepted her despite all the troubles she caused him. It felt like her heart was stabbed. She cried softly. It has been a long time since she cried.
"Elixia are you done let's leave". Agememnom said. Elixia stylishly cleaned the tears off her face. Then walked to the carriage.
Silence filled the atmosphere surrounding Elixia and Agememnom. "Why were you crying?". Agememnom asked not giving her a glance. She looked at him with her side eye. "I didn't cry". She denied.
"My eyes were convinced after seeing enough". "Yes, it's true I cried. It's because I already miss Vistuler". She sounded teary and she bit her lip to hold back the tears. Agememnom embraced her. "What are you doing?". "You can't cry it to my face so cry it in my chest". He said and she drew out.
"You came late. I had cried them out before we entered the carriage". "Okay, Elixia if you want to cry feel free to do it, cause I'll never be late for the scene again". Agememnom teased. Elixia snickered as she turned to look at the window.
Agememnom smiled at her. He was suddenly missing her. Like she was going to be apart from him very soon. His smile fell off at the thought of that. "Elixia do you think your maid, will go back to the palace?". "I don't think so. She might feel awkward as she knows I know".
"Yeah, still let's try to be careful". He had a warning tone. And Elixia stared at him amused. "I'm going to be okay, Agememnom. At least our prime suspect will be out of the palace". She convinced. And he nodded trying to convince himself. "Yeah, yeah".
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"Agememnom you need to protect Elixia. We aren't the only ones that know she is the only heir to throne of Sameria that's alive. Threats from different dimensions and angles will penetrate. You have to watch over her. You are the only one who can protect her". Sastrugi said as she hands him a glass of wine and walked away.
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Agememnom recalled what Sastrugi said. Giving Elixia one last stare. He held her arm and rested his head on her shoulder. "Just stay like this for some time, please". He said. Elixia sighed. She knew he was worried about her. "I'm not going to leave you". She said with a smile. "You are mine in this life and the next to come. If there is". Agememnom said as he turned her face to stare at his.
Both enjoyed the silence that brewed in their mist.
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"Father, what do think I'd look like?". Elixia said as she stared up at the sky, as both of them laid on the grass. "Hmmmmm. Let me see. You are going to be beautiful. Extremely beautiful. And dangerous". Johnbones said.
"To those who are against me. I'm sure I will still be warm to my loved ones". Johnbones stared at the little girl who spoke sense. "Why are you staring at me like that, father?". Elixia asked to snap him in. to reality.
"Don't stop being courageous. It will make you stand out in the crowd". "That is a part of me I can never hide".
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Johnbones smiled as he reminiscence on the past. "I deserve this punishment and even more". His face turned pale. "Maybe you should try talking to her yourself. She might want to hear from you". Gruticent said to him as she noticed his mood.
"She hates me now so there is no point". "Just give it a trial". Gruticent advised. And he nodded. "Okay".
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"Now that they know who we are, are you going to still remain in the palace?". Utranus asked. "Yes I have to". Sastrugi answered. "You know you are endangering your life staying there right?". "I would even end my life for her". Sastrugi possessively said.
"Come to think of it. She doesn't know she is a part of us". Utranus said and that made Sastrugi scoff. "You think so?". She asked with a smirk and walked out. Utranus was left in the state of confusion.
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"I think someone has been spying on me". Elixia said to have Agememnom sit straight. "What?". "I mean. I know someone is spying on me and I do know it is none of the Samerian. Maybe it's someone aiming to increase the hatred the king has for the Samerians". Elixia said.
Agememnom thought deep about it. "Nothing is coming". Agememnom confessed."We have to keep closed eye on the people in the palace. Let's live the Samerians for now". Elixia advised. "Okay".
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A person sneaks into Elixia compound. The person looks rather masculine. He looks at each sides to confirm he wasn't being watched. When he saw it was positive he moved on with his motive.
He picked the lock of Elixia chamber. And walked into it. He ransacked her closet. He seemed angry. "Elixia I'm going to prove my point". He said and continued with his thorough search.
"I need something, I need some". His words died in his mouth when he saw a little book. He opened it and read little of the contents in it. Then closed it. A smirk climbed his lips.
"Caught you". He sang. And walked out. As he walked out he saw someone approaching. He hid.
The person paused in her track. "It would have been better if I knew who ransacked my things". Elixia spoke and the person kept his silence. "I'm sure you do know your way around the palace, cause you ransack each time without being caught". "That shows that the role I play in this palace is a very important role". The man came out of his hiding spot. Which was behind Elixia although, it was a little further from where she stood.
He slowly removed his mask. And rose his head for her to see his face. A smirk climbed her lips. "Of course, I knew it was going to be someone this close that would have such nerves". Elixia said as she looked unstunned. "I see that your expression is rather that of expectancy than stunned".
"The world alone is full of surprises, how much more, it's people". Elixia said. "This isn't a good fight, so it can't be won...". Elixia spoke softly to him. "By you". He replied aggressively.
"No by you". Elixia explained. "It has always been written in our destiny to bring down the Samerians. My forefathers didn't fail in their attempt to kill Vetimom's king, king Anawmim's father and framed a royal Samerian for it". "What?!". "Yes. So my only purpose on earth is to end the Samerians race. And you are my starting point. Once I'm done with you the rest will come rushing to me".
"What makes you think so?". Elixia asked. "Cause you're apparently the only heir to the throne of Sameria".That shook Elixia a little. "Goodbye. Till I see you again". He said and threw a dart towards Elixia's direction but she was quick to dodge it.
When she regained her position, he was gone. He didn't leave traces.