The Reunion (part 01)

Elora's point of view:

Seeing those familiar and strange faces I remained calm, still sitting in the same spot.

The visitors looked a little reluctant trying to decide whether to enter or not, but I didn't prompt them and continued to look at them with a slight smile on my face.

In my arms, the little owl Donna continued to ask for caresses, reveling in the moment.

*Steps*

It wasn't long before footsteps could be heard, reverberating through the hall.

Looking away from Donna, I looked at the four figures who had taken a few steps forward and were looking at me with a smiling gaze.

Seeing those four once again I couldn't help but, a happy smile appeared on my lips as I extended my hand indicating for them to sit down and said. "You can sit wherever you want, it's good to have you here"

The four nodded slightly and sat down at the table, after they were seated, followed by the fourth, fifth, sixth person and soon, everyone was already seated, except for the emperors who were still standing at the entrance.

They stared at me with piercing eyes trying to see right through me, however, I ignored them and asked some people to help serve our guests.

"What is the real reason for you to call us here? The Aires Residence has never come into the world before, because now you have decided to reveal its existence?" Asked one of the emperors.

Receiving a piece of cake from Joyce, who was now beside me, I ate a spoonful of the treat before turning my gaze to whoever was talking and I responded with a hint of indifference in my voice. "I understand your suspicion but don't worry, the main reason is that you were being followed and we don't want the content spoken here to get into the enemy's ears"

Hearing my words, everyone turned their eyes to me with visible astonishment in their eyes.

"I'll explain the details later, now, please settle in" I said again.

This time they didn't hesitate any longer and everyone took their seats, the atmosphere was calm and cozy, it felt more like a tea party.

After exchanging a few more words with the emperors I got up from my chair and walked in a certain direction.

As I approached four pairs of eyes turned to me and we all smiled at each other, arriving beside them I greeted them happily. "Brayan, Arthur, Merida, Luan, long time no see!"

"Yes, long time no see" Arthur was the first to respond.

"We miss you" Merida continued.

"It's good to see you again" Luan said.

"Yes, it's good to see you again" Brayan echoed.

Seeing those smiles, I didn't hesitate any longer when I pulled up another chair and we started to talk one each others.