Chapter 34 ( Why )

Rowan's POV

Sitting on a chair next to my father's bed, he haven't opened his eyes since yesterday, the doctor said he was sleeping so I was a bit relief. he looked weak very weak, I could see he was dying but I wanted to be positive, I didn't want him to die not when I still had a long way to go, a lot to learn " father, please wake up soon, I know that you will not be pleased with me when you wake because of the decision I made " I took his hand " but I can't let that war happen, France is not our enemy " looking that his face, it was clear that he can't hear me " our enemy is in Benghazi, and I will find him. I know that if you were awake you will not agree to this because I am listening to a woman but, I will not let you down I promise" I said.

our enemy was in Bangland and he wants war but I will not let that happen, I will find him, I have to

Natalia's POV

I spent almost an hour in the library trying to find a book that will explain my dream, from anything that has to do with fire to unique names but it was no use " What are you looking for " suddenly interrupted by an unfamiliar voice, I turn on my hills to see who it was, it was a cute girl with beautiful blue eyes and brown hair and her smile was breathtaking

" hey " looking down at the little fellow " what's your name "

" my name is Cora " she had a very cute voice and I could not help but admire the little girl

" wow, Cora what a beautiful name, why are you here where are your parents" she shrugged

" I am here alone," I became worried

" alone?"

" don't worry," she smiled " I know my way home " I nodded in relief " but what are you looking for "

" I don't think you will know what am looking for, I don't know what I am looking for," I said laughing at my stupidity

"whatever it is I can help I am very familiar with this library," she said, sounding exactly like me, I knew everything in the Jonathans library and I wonder how he was doing, was he missing me?, do I even still exists.

" I am looking for a name 'Aguya' have you ever heard of it "looked down at her, certain that she didn't know

" Aguya " she smiled at the name " fire," she said making me confused

" fire?"

" not just fire, Mistress of fire " she explains

" how do you know this " with curiosity in my tone

" I read it in a book " she shrugged

" and where is this book," I asked

" wait here " with that she ran away and returned with a very big black book and I raised an eyebrow impressed

" you read this?" she nodded at my question " you do love books"

" yes " she replied

" thank you " nodding before she left me alone with the book.

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I sat on my bed going through the book, there were a lot of interesting things, things about magic and the supernatural but I wasn't getting what I wanted until I got to a page that caught my interest

the power stones.

A child name Randon was bone and gifted with great powers, strength, ability to fire, water, life and death. Random was a sweet boy who only wanted to protect the people but as he grew older his powers grew as well and people began to turn against him, they feared that he was becoming too powerful and if they don't kill him he will become too dangerous for them to handle. one night he was attacked even his mother betrayed him and out of anger he destroyed the entire village and was left alone. Randon was alone for many years, he was overwhelmed with anger, sadness and disappointment toward the world. Randon wanted to put an end to the world, after all, he was left alone and betrayed, and there was no point in people existing, Randon became an unstoppable beast, by just waving his hand an entire city is brought to the ground.

the only way to bring him down was to take away all his powers. five mighty soldiers and a wizard set out on this mission, Alaric, Archard, Frederick, Daivet and the only woman among them Audrey, the wizard Wolcott. together they brought down Randon, locking his powers in five stones, red, blue, green, gold and white. it was taken far away by each solder. the red and white in Bengland, green and blue in France, and Gold is nowhere to be found. Audrey the woman who holds the Golden Stone was later on called Aguya, ( Mistress of fire ) and to this day no one knows what happened to her and the stone

" wow," I whispered " that is one hell of a story " looking at the book. suddenly Ella bust into the room

" My lady, My lady " I quickly hid the book under the bedsheet " My lady " she ran to sit down next to me

" what is it " worried

" Where have you been, we were all called to the court," she said

" the king is awake?"

" No, it's Rowan " I raised an eyebrow

" Rowan?" nodding her head

" yes, he has put an end to the game, he said that the king is ill, and there is so much going on so the game has to stop " I rolled my eyes, is that why she was so worked up

" and so "

" and so?" Rowan didn't pick any of you that means you will not be queen and we are going back to Aldova "

" what " my eyes fell wide open. I can't go back I wasn't done yet

" now you see " I have to speak to Rowan, I stood up, making my way to the door " where are you going

" to see Rowan " I left for Rowan's room. on my way, I ran into Malisa but I was not interested in her so I walked past her

" you don't seem happy," she said and I stopped at my track, turning on my hills to face her

" Pardon?"

" Rowan cancelled the game and didn't pick you " she gave a victory smile and I rolled my eyes, If only she knows that I had bigger problems, " you thought that you couldn't beat, how do you like the feeling of losing"

" Why are you so happy when you lost as well " she frowned

" I didn't lose because when you go back to Aldova I will be here with Rowan "

" don't be too confident, I won't be going anywhere, Rowan already confessed his love for me, and I turned him down " I could see the disappointment in her eyes

" why," she asked

" because I want him to work, I am not an easy woman you see " I smiled " I have to go, I have other things to think about, this is just a waste of time "

" you..." I walked away not giving her a chance to speak

I went to Rowan's room but he wasn't there, Eric said he was in the meeting room. I made my way to the meeting room and entered without thinking " Rowan " I called only the be met by surprised Rowan and Colin " oh, sorry" making my way out but Rowan stopped me

" wait " he called, and I slowly turn to look at him, a bit embarrassed " come" using his finger to gesture for me to come

" no need, I will come later," I said but the look he gave me, made me obey, I walked up to him and stood next to a chair before his, he looked at Colin

" I will leave tomorrow, make sure everything goes well," he said. I raised an eyebrow wondering where he was going " we are done "

" yes sir " I watch Colin bow, before leaving

" where are you going," I asked. he stared at me for a while then smiled

" you were right, our enemy is in Bengland " I smiled in victory " I sent a spy to investigate the inn" he began with a very low voice almost like he was whispering

" they found the big boss? " I whispered back and he nodded calmly " who is he "

" who is the person that knows the king, strengths and weaknesses, in and out of Bengland, " he asked " a person who knows we captured does French men and the savant, has access to the prison, can handle a sword and wants the king dead "

I thought for a very long time. Colin can handle a sword but is not that close to the king " it's not Colin besides doesn't have that much money to own an inn "

" someone who is always on the king's side, someone that will want power"

" who is always on his side?" asking myself " the only person I see with his is sir Conrad and...." I stopped and look at Rowan in shock " Conrad?" Rowan nodded. Conrad is responsible? Why? things just got more complicating.