C329: Shaved Crown

"I countered them before the time leapers but they were not after me." Ophir stated as the fire resonate inside the cave. They sat in circle and was listening after allowing Ophir to mourn about Lehi.

"Wifey told me that she went back in that era in a split second. She tried to protect Cyrus but was overpowered and badly injured." Cherith explained as it shocked the gang.

"So the reason why you were in contact with Wifey was because of gathering some facts?" Ain raised.

Cherith nod and shrugged.

"I never thought that you would take it seriously when it was an obviously joke."

"I see, so her presence back then was real and not just my imagination." Ophir muttured as he pat Ole's head gently.

"They are counting." Fur added.

"What do you mean?" Ophir asked.

"They are numbering each person in descending order." Ain explained.

"Who was the last one to be attacked?" Ophir asked.

"Urchin." Kahieli stated.

"Sage's son got injured." Fur supported.

"Sage have a son?" Ophir asked in astonishment.

"Yes, he is with us. He was transported by Wifey." Urchin replied.

"I have been hearing Wifey a lot but who is this person?" Ophir inquired.

"She is one the shadows son. She is also acquainted with Nevi and Lila. And one more thing Natalina and Kiel seemed to have died. The kids acquired a painting where the two got locked in. We burnt it as requested." Ain elaborated.

Ophir expressed a sorrowful face and kept his mouth shut and started to speak about how his mind runs in pure lamentation.

"I did not expect this, I thought that everyone will get back with each other and start a ne kingdom in this era but hearing that even the King, His duke, Earl and Kinghts died is a little too much to bear."

Ophir introduced the chief of the tribe to the kids who gladly followed for a feast and tour. Ain and Fur was left with Ophir, so is Kennan who is still unable to walk.

"This is heart breaking. I felt like a moaning dove that has losed it's nest." Ophir muttured as he blinked his tears that are threathining sideways.

"Yeah, When I came to this era, I was losed. I failed to properly live here and guide the kids but Kish and Fur came along. Saga and Agsus got adopted within the family. Mem's descendant Taffy also consistently helped us." Ain testified.

"On my part, the journey with you guys happened like a dream. I got so crazy having all the short time and experience I got with you confirming if it was real. I seek for clarity but then Ain and Urchin happened to bump my way." Fur stated.

"I see, we all struggled, I hope that this kids won't experience to part from each other as we did." Ophir stated.

Ophir saw Ole by the top of falls. She is having her feet be soaked on the water.

"Your soaking your feet well in the water I drink." Ophir teased.

Ole abruptly withdrew her feet and said.

" I am sorry, I did not know... The water was just warm father." Ole replied in panic.

"I was kidding." Ophir stated and lead her up to the river.

"Look at this stream, It's color resemble your mother's eyes and yours." Ophir pointed.

"I often came here whenever I missed her." je added as he soaked his feet in the water and patting his side for Ole to join in.

"I heared from mother that when she was pregnant you two got separated. She also told me that your like her favorite Henna flower. Back then I don't understand what she meant but now I know. Your too cute for a man's face." Ole chuckled.

"Did your mother told you that?" Ophir said.

"The last part is from me." Ole said as she winked.

"Now, I understand what Ain meant when you took after me. So cheeky." Ophir complimented as he playfully pinched her cheeks.

"Don't fall in love with Cherith, he is your cousin." Ophir stated.

"I will work it out father." Ole shyly stated.

"Does that mean, you already developed some feelings toward him?" Ophir asked.

"Yes...? Well he even confessed to me at the roof top but said the same he will work it out since we are flesh and blood." Ole added.

"Please do little girl. You can't marry him okay,"

Ophir stated as if he is talking to a five year old kid.

"Yes. Oh, father I have mother's diary, before she left she told me to hand this to you." Ole informed. It was a black and white notebook with Henna flower printings.

Ophir wave and embrace everyone. He made sure to bless each person one by one.

"Selah your like a sword your parents have purge. You are loved by them no matter what."

"Kahieli remain as you are. Your not different from your brothers. Your a pillar and spring for them. Sycamore your a beautiful and fruitful tree use that thorn to defend not to oppress. Nimrod, your an exact copy of Natalina's outspoken beauty, Have the guts to be the one you wanted to be, it's okay to whine, your the youngest remember?"

"Cherith your very stature and wings speak of your father's glory. Your elegantly powerful. Try to loosen up don't be stiff. Pursue the right person, don't chase what will harm you. Your our angel after all."

"Ole my love, I am proud of you but don't forget that your a woman, Don't be confuse of your identity. If you ever felt like crying I am all ears. Your my joy and pride. You are precious to us."

"Urchin my dear, Your still our prince even if this generation have shaved your crown we are here. Don't forget that, If your ever forget to put on that crown tap us to remind you. Because no other prince can ever replace you.

And thank you for the phone."

Ain sliced the space and bowed to Ophir.

"It's good to see you well and alive from the bottom of my heart. I am relieved. Thank you for staying with us."