It was nighttime and Draken was walking through the beautiful streets of Elyria. The roads were beautifully lit and there was not an atom of darkness because even the shadows of the people walking around were invisible. He kept looking around for the "house of the golden sword." He tried asking people but for some reason the people ignored him. "Hello madam," he said but before he could complete his sentence the woman gave him a stare that could kill. He just turned and went another way. He kept asking people who were ignoring him some even threatening to call the soldiers if he came closer. Draken did not understand why he was getting this kind of treatment and he did not care. He kept asking and kept getting ignored until he saw a lady who looked like she was okay. "Hello miss," he called. The lady turned and stared at him. "What can I do for you little boy?" she asked. "I wanted to ask if you could give directions to the house of the golden sword," he replied gently looking into the eyes of the lady. "Oh you're looking for Achillies' house?" she asked. Draken nodded and the lady turned to face the castle's east side. She stretched out her hand and pointed in a specific direction. "General Achillies' house is right down that lane. Just go ahead and move forward till the road diverts. Then take a left then a right, then another left again and another right, then two rights, then two lefts, and in front of you would be the 'House of the Golden Sword'." "Thank you, madam." "No problem boy."
Draken began his walk following the direction given to him by the woman. After walking for what seemed like five nimixs, he finally found it. The House of the Golden Sword was a sight to behold. It was the most beautiful structure Draken had seen since entering Elyria besides the castle. He gently knocked on it but there was no answer. He knocked again and again, but there was no answer. After the third try, when there was no answer, Draken decided to use a knock he had learned in his home kingdom. He knocked once, then twice, four times, then five times. And he the beat again. On the third try the gates were opened. "What is it?" a man asked as he rushed out the door. He looked down and saw the person who had knocked on the door. "Oh," he said. "It's you Draken." "Good evening general," Draken said as he bowed down slightly. "I didn't think that you'd come." "But I must ask you, do you know who knocked on the door?" Achilles asked. "I did," Draken answered briefly. Achilles looked at him suspiciously and asked, "How did you know that knock?" "I don't know. Maybe I fiijvn kg fn fwnvnnvhfj cvken," Draken said in a muffled voice that Achilles could not hear. "What did you say?" Achilles asked. "Maybe I picked it up in Hysteria because I was close to the soldiers back home." "Okay," Achilles said half-heartedly. "Anyways," Achilles said opening the gates to get out of the house. "Do you want to go on a stroll with me?" "Yes sir," Draken said as Achilles led the way and he followed up.
She sneakily and quietly walked through the hallway trying not to get caught. She saw about a dozen people walking in her direction. She quickly jumped behind one of the statues and stayed there until the people passed. When the people passed by, she crept out of her creeping place. She was walking towards her quarters when she heard someone call her. "Clovis!" She slowly turned around to see who had called her. "Ophelia..." she said as she started fake laughing and rushed towards her with open arms. "Don't you dare hug me miss. Where were you?" "I..., I..., I was," "You were down there weren't you?" "No, no, no..., yes." "You know we had a meeting right?" Clovis nodded. "And you decided to miss it, again" "Those meetings bore me to death and I can't die." Ophelia was about to say something when Clovis covered her mouth. Ophelia looked back and saw a god clothed in full armor. "Hello ladies," he greeted bowing his head a little. "Hey Daxton," both ladies replied also bowing their heads. Daxton smiled and went away. When he was out of ear's reach Ophelia turned and said, "You're lucky the register wasn't taken today." "What can I say? I am... the goddess of luck," Clovis said as she slowly walked away. "Girl come back here, I'm not done with you." "But I am," Clovis said as ignored her and went to her quarters.
"I received a call to come to the castle today. I'm assuming it's because of your job, right." Achilles asked as they both sat on the grassy floor. Draken nodded. "I did tell you that your job would get you in trouble," Achilles said trying to discourage Draken. "It was Zara's decision and I can't disobey it," Draken answered and Achilles said, "You're as stubborn " "Hey, should I tell you a story about my life since I came to Elyria?" "Okay but if it sucks I'll never talk to you again." Achilles laughed and said, "Okay, I'll try to make it cool to your liking."
A gentle knock on the door woke her up. "Come in," she said. "Clovis," a gentle voice called. Clovis rose and sat on her bed causing her cover cloth to slide off her body and onto the floor. The man immediately averted his eyes. Clovis, still oblivious to what was happening rose from the bed displaying her full nakedness. "Why, what's wrong?" Clovis asked as she stretched her body still not realising what was going on. "Clovis ..., uh, um, you're..." Clovis looked at herself and saw what the god was seeing. "Aaah, how long have I been naked stepbro?" "Since I entered." "And you didn't tell me. Haven." "I'm sorry sis." "It's okay you can look now." "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm sure." Haven slowly removed his hands to see Clovis fully dressed. "Did you get it?" Clovis asked. Haven took a book from his cloak and handed it to Clovis. "Did anyone see you?" "No," "Isn't Zara going to go ballistic if she finds out you have one of her books," Haven said taking a box from his cloak. "And what is this?" Clovis asked. "Mortal food." Clovis hugged her brother. "Aww step-bro. You're the best." Haven blushed and left.
"Long ago which is about fifteen years ago, my home Willowswips or the Valley of the Whispering Wind in Nyxoria, my home went to war with Elyria. Willowswips fought valiantly and the war lasted a full until Elyria crushed us. I was ten at that time and I had to watch destruction first because of a stupid thing one of our leaders did towards Elyria. Some of our best and able-bodied men were captured. Our fertile women were captured and for a fact unless the Elyrians of then knew magic, how would you know someone is fertile without testing first." Draken smirked and Achilles continued. "The general of the time went by the name Perseus and he was the one who led the charge against Willowswips. We journeyed for days but we were not chained nor bound. We were treated properly. After two days of walking, we finally made it to Eldrida. When we got here, we did that same lucky draw job choosing method through which..." "You became a soldier and worked your way up the ranks to become the best-known warrior in the nine kingdoms and beyond to the farthest corners of the world." Achilles chuckled and said, "Not quite. I became the slave of the princess." Draken looked at him dumbfounded. Before he could say anything Achilles got up and started walking toward the town. "Where're you going?" he asked. "It's time for me to sleep. It's been two aethons since you came for me." "But you did not finish the story and you're a grown-ass man. Since when do people like you care about bedtime." "I'm a warrior and warriors need their sleep so same time tomorrow" Draken agreed and they went home.
"Don't worry my son. Very soon, you'll be with me." Clovis said as she crossed something out of the book Haven had given her.