Chapter 23

Ciara felt excited to go home finally , she wouldn't have to stop eating for the king to speak. her joy of going home knew no bound .

Her eyes scanned the surrounding like an hawk and her ears were set to pick any strange sound as she lead , Amber who followed behind could see Ciara's joy even if she hadn't been told .

They had ride all night without resting because of the dangers lurking around this road at night.

Finally,the arrived before the sunset." I am home finally" Ciara jumped down with a wide smile she said .

A guard collected the horse from her and took it to the stable , '' I'm home '' she shouted once again loving the air around here and Amber just smiled while the carriage door was opened for the king and his Queen to step out.

*********** ( in a cave )

" they just left the palace " a man with a silver flowing hair bowed to another man with same kind of hair but his hair only reached his shoulder while the other man's hair length ended at his waist .

" you caused this " he kicked the table that stood in front of him down in anger , " now how do you want me to get to her "

" I have a plan " he said knowing it will calm him down

" what plan ? "

" please do calm down and listen to me " He told him and he complied.

***********( back in the palace the next day)

Amber walked into Ciara's Chamber ," father asks to see you" .

" any problem? "

" I don't know of any so why don't we find out " Ciara reluctantly stood up and they both left .

" You won't leave the palace from now on Ciara " The king said with authority in his voice as he spoke to Ciara.

" why father ?''Ciara asked and Amber pinched her.she winced .

" we got a message and with the understanding I got from that message your life is in danger Ciara " .

" why ? " .

" I don't know so you won't be leaving this palace cause people are out there waiting for any little opportunity to kill you" .

" okay but is Amber free ? ".

" yes she is but should be careful"

" I will " Amber who had been quiet spoke .

" you may leave " he walked slowly up the stairs to sit on his throne . they curtsied and left the throne hall .

" I wanted to ask if you have anything to tell Fionna "

" Fionna ? "

" yes , I will be visiting her today "

" when ? "

" I should leave now so I can be back early"

" tell her I send my greetings"

" I will " she turned to leave .

" what do you think this people who has the thought to kill me wants from me " Amber turned .

" your sword, maybe. do you remember Fionna said power can be drawn out from you if killed and you also know that your sword gives power to the owner to destroy. anyone who has the sword becomes more powerful especially those who let the power in the sword control them "

" I know all that but..... " she wanted to say something but decided to be quiet , " just tell Fionna that I missed seeing her and can't wait to see her again " she forced a smile .

" I will" she walked out.

She rode through the woods in deep thoughts that she didn't see the arrow that was fired to her horse coming.

The horse threw her down and she landed with her butt to the floor before she could pull her defense, she inhaled a nice scent .

' oh noooooo" she panicked as she was already dizzy. she knew this flower was used to put people into deep slumber immediately she inhaled and no one was immune to this and she could feel the spell added to it to make it work effectively.

A strong arm caught her as she fell backward in deep sleep, " she's sleeping" a man with a silver shoulder length hair said .

" I will take her then chain her "

" do that before she wakes , also do keep her sword away from her " he gathered her in his arms and handed her to the man with the silver waist length hair .

He inspected her sword , " they contain magic " The man with the shoulder length hair who's name is Trever said .

" I can see the magic signs on it " Curtis nodded in agreement.

"you may leave now before she wakes " Trever gave him the sword .

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