12 Chapter 10 : Meeting The Elders

Chapter 10: Meeting the Elders

"The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. "

CESIA'S POV

"Are you ready? "Prince Aivan asked me. I nod in response. I'm still here in the Valzonian Palace, recovering the wounds, I caught in the Autumn Forest.

Today, I'll be meeting the Elders in the Valzonian Kingdom. The Highest Council, including The King and Queen. They will question me, about what happened back there. I let out a big sighed.

'Cesia, I hope our plans will work ' Zia said.

'I hope so, Zia because, if ever we failed; I don't know where in the world they throw us away. ' I said to her.

"Cesia? " Prince Aivan called me. I saw a glint of concern on his face.

"-_-"

"I promise you will be okay, as long as you have me. " he grabs my shoulders and looks at me intently.

His hazelnut eyes are mesmerizing when he speaks. He wears a white long sleeve shirt, fitted black pants, and a boot with a sword on his waist. His brown hair is in a good state.

"Okay? " I said, he messes up my hair while laughing in amusement. I know he's a good Prince and a gentleman. I saw how he cares for his Kingdom and his people. They will never regret it if he'll be crowned as a King someday.

"By the way, Lady Scarlett can't attend here," he said.

Oh my God! Why I forgot her? Now, I know what's missing, especially someone's presence.

'God, Cesia. Why we forget Tita Scarlett!" Zia exclaimed.

'Geez'

"Hey, you okay? " he said and I nodded while my eyes widen. What in the Underworld did I forget her? He chuckled.

I looked at him with a questioning frown, asking where is my Tita Scarlett? He understands my look of emotion, so, he answered.

"She was sent in a Mission, a faraway place here in Valzonian," he said.

'Oh, Tita Scarlett, didn't know what happen to us? 'Zia asked.

"Did she know about this? " I asked him while my forehead crease.

"Nope. We didn't bother to tell her about your situation right now. It's because, at the moment, she knows you're hurt. She will retreat and abort the mission. " he explains.

"Oh, Ju-st don't tell her. I don't want to worry her about me. Please! " I said in a pleading.

I don't want her to know about what happened to me, while she's on her Mission. I know it's an important task for them because they requested the Lead Valkyrie to do it.

"Don't worry, I won't tell her," he said while tapping my shoulder.

"Okay, I'll wait for you outside. Go, Clean yourself. Before, we go in the Council. " he said and already walks out of the door.

I sighed.

'I hope this day ends siding our plans. '

I stand and get the clothes Amara brought. A pair of color black silky sleeves and pants, black boots with an inch of heels.

Hmm. Amara knows my taste in fashion, well. I went into the bathroom and do my routines to clean my body.

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I am standing in front of the full-length mirror. Observing my well-defined shape of a woman. The clothes Amara gave, we're suitable for my white pale skin. I tied my long brown curly hair in a ponytail. I put a light lipstick on my lips. For a month of staying here, Amara taught me how to be a well-presented woman in the eyes of everyone.

But little did they know, the night I was harassed by Papa Damon is the time my body is not precious already. He lasciviously abused my body. I wag my head and close my eyes because I don't want to remember it, the horror of my life.

I open my eyes and sighed. I put a smile in front of the mirror. But those smiles are fake. A fake smile to know I'm okay even I'm not.

'Hey, don't think about that. I know you already attached to them' Zia said.

I didn't answer. I'm still afraid. Afraid to give all my trust to them. I did not forget the times they help and welcome me. But, I just can't feel like before. I'm the New Cesia Aphrodite, who lost her soul. A living doll, lifeless doll.

'Don't lose hope, Cesia. I know you have it there. Though you have a cold treatment to them. You still accept and let them enter into your life. Remember, forget that hurtful past because they don't deserve to be compared. Even a little nail in their fingers. ' she said seriously.

Geez. This thought such a blabbermouth.

'What? A blabbermouth? I keep on encouraging you! You told me, a blabber? " she complains.

'Shut up! Okay!Haist!' she's right, but I don't want to talk about this right now.

'Nie-nee-nee' she murmurs teasing me.

"Tsk! "

'Hiss!Hiss! Cesia is a Snake' she continues.

"I said shut the Fuck up! " My Voice echoed in the room. Prince Aivan hurriedly enters the room. He looked messed up, looking at me worriedly.

"What happen? " he said in frustration. I heard Zia giggled.

'Shit! Zia if you didn't stop. I never talked to you in a month! '

'Eh, Sorry. Hehe. I'll zipper my mouth! Go on, the prince is waiting for your answer. ' she teasingly said.

'Zia! ' but I didn't hear her talking. God! Seriously?

"Hey, you okay? Why are you yelling? " he is now in front of me looking sincerely.

"Ah, nothing. Maybe you heard it wrong. " I reason out. He hung his mouth with awe. Geez.

"Ahem, Let's go? Valzonian Prince? " I gesture my hand to go because he is like a statue hanging his mouth open. It's like he was awake from his daydreaming and act normally.

"Tsk !" I walk out the door first. And I heard him chuckle because of my attitude. Maybe?

We walked to the left corner of the Palace. We're heading to the Valzonian Council Hall. It's the fifth time I visited here, but my amazement in this big palace never fades. All the things here from the walls, ceiling, floor shouts luxury.

'Geez, How much would it cost. If I sell that Golden Vase in the Mortal World? '

Hm. Maybe I'd be a millionaire if I sell that.

No one talks while we're walking. So the things I've seen here is the one I pique some interest. I saw him sometimes looking at me with Admiration, but If I turn my gaze, he adverts his direction in front.

What's his problem?

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"Ready?" Prince Aivan asked. We're now in front of the double-door in the Council Hall. It's gold and silver color combination with a Crest of the Valzonian Kingdom two wings with a sword in the center. I'm curious what's the meaning of that.

There are two Royal Guards beside the door. They bowed to us. Prince Aivan looks at me with worries. I nod to him. He gestures, his hand to the two guards. They open the door, revealing our presence outside. The people inside the Hall were gasping and some were standing in shock when I look into their seats.

'Ey, what's their problem? '

Am I that in big trouble? Because of their reaction? Except for the King and Queen, they nod and smile at me, saying it will be okay.

"Don't mind them Cesia. It isn't starting. " Prince Aivan whispered. So, I keep my straight face not minding their scrutinizing gaze, and continue walking in the center stage.

There are eight higher people in the council, including the King and Queen. The Elders or the leaders of every place in the Valzonian Realm. Only seven of them were present because Tita Scarlett isn't here. She belongs to the Elders too.

They sit on their intended chairs. King Acre Valdimor and Queen Aisabelle Valdimor at the center. The Alpha, Enchantress, and The Demon Hunter Elders we're on the left side of the King. The Elementalist, Valkyries, Wizards/Witches Elders is on the right side of the Queen. All of them emit strong power and authority. Wearing their Proud Royal Dresses.

Prince Aivan and I bowed to them as respect. I see in my peripheral vision, that the King motion his hand accepting our greetings. And remain standing waiting for his next order. I saw at the corner, a familiar face. Including Aries and Amara, who give me a thumbs up. I know they cheer for me that I will overcome this. And our plan starts here. I'm not afraid of what would they want to know. Because it's the truth. The thing that bothers me is if they don't believe me.

"Prince Aivan, please go to your assigned seat in the right corner. Cesia will remain at the center. " The king ordered him. Aivan nods at me whispering to relax. He already goes to the right corner and sits on his throne.

"Before we start, Let's wait a few more minutes. Because we have Someone or I say an important visitor to join in our interrogation. "He highly speaks with authority. A king, indeed.

Everyone gasped and gossip about the King's Order. So, like me, who were curious to know whose that Important Visitor, they didn't inform too. It's evident in all of their faces, Except the King and Queen.

'Hm. Who's that Visitor? I can't wait to see Him. 'Zia said. Geez. This thought keeps on popping in a situation like this. Curious as it is.

'Geez. Just watch and Observe, Okay? ' I said.

I don't know why my interests perk to that Visitor like something are happening a serious interrogation about me.

"I can't wait, this day will end! Geez! I hate surprises. "

TO BE CONTINUED...