After the flag of Emet village was decided it was quickly turned into a priority for Master Penny Mites and her devotees.
We spent that dinner at mothers with only Carlos and her in attendance.
She made a lovely spread outside the house on a large blanket.
" We should make those symbols on the armour as well .." - Carlos wore his own, he got from Zephyr yesterday. " The Phoenix, right here on the middle. "
He drawn the imaginary bird on chest.
" You have to talk about this with Olaf or..Nifa? ..One of those." - said Zephyr.
I was getting hand feed, laying on his lap listening to them.
" They need help Zeph...maybe we should do some ..targeted recruitment? " - Carlos said.
" You mean like money or..?" - he let the question hang in the air.
" How else would we get them here? " - Carlos asked surprised.
I looked up at a guilty man. " You wanted to kidnap them my love? "
He looked appalled. " How dare you? ...you think you know me sooo well aren't you? "
His smile at the end I confirmed it. " I do know you. "
" Yeah, that's what I said. " - he said with a small kiss on my forehead.
The sun was about to set when we noticed two soldiers coming up the hill where had our dinner.
That'll be a rider returned and I was right.
He was the solider sent by Carlos to report back about Emet village to Mai Sakarai.
" Leader..m'lord, my ladies." - he bowed towards us. " I have news from Malai city. "
" Come Lennom sit. " - Carlos tapped a place front him and poured some wine. " Here..."
The solider was hesitant but after a little bit he took the cup and sat down taking his white gold cape and folded neatly.
" Thank you Lord Carlos. " - he said taking a sip.
Zephyr waited until he had some more before talked.
" Alright then...tell us what you've heard Lennom. " - he said.
" The reunification is set Leader. It's on Arpril 15th. " - the solider said.
20 days...
I peaked at my husband who smiled with appreciation.
" Thank you, Lennom. Go home and rest. " - he told him.
Once the solider finished his cup he said his goodbye and went towards the apartments.
" 20 days .. 20 days.. what till then? " - Carlos spoke up.
Zephyr pulled me back on his chest. " We hunt. " - I heard him say.
" Divine beasts? " - asked Carlos.
He couldn't hide his excitement while mother smiled at the two.
" It's time to be baptized Em..although.." - he caressed my hair with his left while holding himself with the right.
" I need to talk to Vistellia. "
I looked up. " What for? "
" Well...I assume that both Alexander and Lucian will insist on coming and she needs to take leadership for that time? " - he said casually.
" HOW LONG? "
He was surprised a little but soon understood my question.
" My love, just a few days..I'm honestly not even sure how many divine beast are on the lands or..whether the people wanted them dead. " - he said shrugging. " They might be worshipped or .. just live in peace. I'm not just going to slaughter them .. we help those who wants them dead. "
Hmm..I mean, how can I be angry? He always said that, this time will come eventually.
" Days better not turn into weeks and have you been thinking who will take over training.." - I said reminding him. " We have over a hundred extra soliders not to mention..
" Hush..." - he places a finger on my mouth as if silencing a child. " If we go..you can come..ah ah ah..." - he put back his finger shutting me up. " Not to fight the beasts...to protect the people, if the need arise. "
He slowly took of his finger..not before trying make me do something naughty..idiot.
" Deal!..but we take ..
" Of course we do.." - he stopped me again!..
" Demelza and Eli can come, if it's alright with the boys...pupupup.. " - he finished tapping my lips.
Good..I didn't wanted be the only woman there. I needed to go and tell them!..
I was pulled back while trying to crawl away and laughed as he tickled me. " Calm yourself...we won't be moving out immediately.."
I ended on his lap, wrapped around him.
" He is right...we have a lot to decide..like how many, where to go first, I can't wait. " - Carlos smiled happily.
I looked at my mother and tried to ask an important question for our peace of mind...it was obvious but still..
" Umm..mother would you mind looking after..
" Don't be silly.. Of course I will..so does everyone else believe me. " - she said.
Good, daughter secured.. peace of mind achieved.
I let them decide on numbers and towns and such and need to concentrate on my and the girls shot.
I felt just as excited as Carlos. It will be the first time,
I Lylly Wold Astoria, will leave this village as a warrior.
Can't wait..
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I ran inside the tavern, they were just as I left them 2 hours ago.
All with their significant others enjoying some wine far removed from the buzzing of the tables the tavern filled to the brim.
I noticed Stuart and Moritz helping Setil behind the bar and Miri and the musicians from the Monroe family provided the atmosphere. With so many performers and wall to wall patrons the place became a lot louder.
" Hey Sisi..where is the rest? " - asked Eli after noticing my presence.
I slowed down and took the wine from Lucian finished the cup..except it was water. "...Really? " - I asked.
He took back the cup. " What..!? I need to be sharp in case Zephyr needs me..unlike some others, who don't seem to care." - he said looking at a soaked Alexander.
He wasn't totally out of it though.
" If you meant me ..I can still take you, anytime really. " - he said confidently.
" Is that so...former master Alexander!? " - Lucian stood up suddenly, Eli having to be creative with her landing.
Before the idiots ran away with it.
( SMACK .. SMACK )
Demelza and a newly on her feet Eleanor slapped them taking the fighting spirit right out of the both of them.
" Sorry Lylly..so tell us where the others. " - asked Demelza after the boys settled.
I smiled brightly.
" We need to train ..we will go on a hunt. "