Farlands(3)

"Today We toast!" Yelled an old man as he raise his glass in the air. His gaze pass over the group of people, each one had different emotions as they stretched their arms up. Blue liquid swirls in their cup and a faint scent of mana could be found if you look hard enough. " The battle tomorrow will be life-changing for the outers!" Said the old man as he took a sip of the liquid.

"Rejoice!" Yelled the crowd as took a sip of the drink. Blue aura swirled around the room as a wave of applause erupted. This magical liquid is a staple in the Farland family only to be used by the main family, The magical liquid is called goblin vodka. Goblin vodka is a dangerous and deadly combination of monster blood and mana stones, no one knows how the Farland family was able to make something like that but when that liquid hit the market all of the major factions even though the elves took notice of this small family.

A young man with white hair looks at the old man with gratitude as their eyes meet for a spilt second. "Father seems to be happy with this pathetic performance." Said the white hair man as he walked to the back of the crowd. The crowd was forcing each other back trying to be the first one to give their gift to general Farland. It seems that some rumors were leaked that the Farland family head would give you a gallon of Goblin vodka if he approves of your gift.

"You spread one lie here and one lie there and they will come running like sheep." Said the white hair man as he looked over the crowd.

"Hiding back here like a loser Joseph, you know that's not something the next family head should do." Said a young man as he walked to the side of Joseph.

"James, how are the twins doing?" Asked Joseph as he place his hand on his younger brother's shoulder.

"They're doing great, thanks for asking."

"That's good to know, I was almost worried thinking they wouldn't make it."

James fell silent as he put his head down in a feeling of sorrow, Joseph looked at his younger brother's expression thinking he was wrong talking about his trauma.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that." Said Joseph as he put down his glass and focus his full attention on James. The crowd glances down in disgust and delight as they watch the pair isolate themselves.

"It's okay, it's okay. I know you didn't mean it like that." Said James as he removed his brother's hand from his shoulder.

"James, you're the only person I can trust in this family."

"I know, it pains me to say but I think the others are gone too far." Said James as he clutched his fist.

"It's sad to think about but the thought of getting power got between our family."

"Family? I would never call them a family again." Said James with a shaky voice.

"I get that they did that to you but…"

"But nothing, I don't know why they attacked me, I'm not even in the line for family head."

Said James as he released some of his aurae catching the attention of unwanted eyes.

"It's because you work with me." Said Joseph as he gave James a thoughtful smile.

"That's what siblings Do!" Yelled James.

Before Joseph could tell James to control his anger a woman with Scarlet hair walked to them.

"Boys can you stop, your actions are hurting our father's reputation." Said the red hair woman as she stop in front of James.

James himself was almost overcome with rage when he saw the woman but quick change his emotions when he felt the gaze of his father.

"Ava, what are you doing here?" Asked James as he put his hands behind his back.

"Isn't this the start of the family meeting? Where else would I be?"

"Bitc.."

"Ava, how it's been, didn't see you since we had that discussion." Said Joseph as he step in front of James.

"My eldest brother, I'm doing great." Said Ava as she bow and showed the biggest smile she could. "But how can you call that a discussion, we fought and you beat me senseless." Said Ava loud enough to be overheard.

The crowd began to erupt in chatter as they whisper to themselves.

"That bastard, I always thought he was scum."

"Any he wants to be the next family head as if the general would let someone who beats up on that poor defenseless woman."

"Pig! I can't believe this family is like this, can't be Miss Ava is a treasure."

"Treasure? More like a gem hiding beneath rocks."

"Thank god for lord Vex, without him this family would be lost."

"Vex? can't you see lady Ava is worthy of the family head title?"

"When the sun turns black, that woman could never be good like lord Vex."

"Lord Vex is the gold standard."

Ava clicked her tongue as she heard her conversation turn from being about her to Vex.

"It seems like I didn't give that bastard enough credit, he too brought them worship." Said Ava as she put her on her hips.

"Leave us Ava…" said James as he tried to hold in his laughter.

"This bastard…" Ava said to herself, "come on brother are you still hung up on the horse rider?" Said Ava as she started smiling.

"You could've killed my daughter!" James yelled to Ava. Completely ignoring James's emotional response Ava began laughing in his face.

"She's the one who thought she could fight me, son.."

"I think it's time for you to leave." Said Joseph as he pushed Ava away from James. If he didn't step in when he did mostly James would've tried to attack her.

"Pushed me again and I will call my husband." Coldly said Ava as she swatted Joseph's hand away.

"Husband? You want another fool to die for you." Asked Joseph as he stare down at Ava.

"Die? Who said I'm going to make that same mistake again?"

"Ohh, you're fighting this time too?" Asked Joseph

"If she's fighting I'm gonna fight too." Said James as he cracked his knuckles.

The tension between these three thickened, and the crowd of people who came here to see the general stopped and pay close attention to the siblings. The old man coughed dropping the temperature in the room, Snow could be seen on the ground, surrounding the three.

"Where did this snow come from?"

"Who's power is this?"

"I can see my breath."

The crowd erupted in confusion and concern as they looked around the room for the perpetrator. They didn't know who was stupid enough to attack the Farland family.

"Father, I'm sorry." Said Ava as she put her head down.

"Father?" James and Joseph said in confusion as they looked at the old man that appeared between them.

"It was supposed to be a peaceful day, I was going to meet my grandson for the first time but my idiotic kids could keep their power struggle a secret." Said the old man as a staff appeared in his hands.

"The general? When did he get there?"

"It seems like the old man still has some pep in his step."

"This is his element, always thought it was water control but snow…"

The crowd once again erupted in a panic as they looked at Farland's head reprimanding his children in public.

"I'm sorry Father, I should've known better." Said Joseph as he bowed his head.

"Me too." Said, James

"But it wasn't my fault, they started it. I just wanted to talk to them." Said Ava as her eyes became watery.

"Enough of the acts, I know and always knew your true face Ava my sweet girl." Said the old man as he tilted his head in sorrow. "Not I'm going to leave and wait for my grandson at the space gate, don't destroy my home." Said the old man as his body disappeared.

"Bitch." Said James as he walked away.

"Love you to brother." Said Ava as she went back to the crowd.

"This is going to be a headache." Said Joseph as he walked away. "Vex seems a little too much invested into Megallan Bastard, I only can hope he doesn't influence that kid too much. I don't need a fourth one on my hands."