Chapter 33

Days turned into weeks, and Lysanna's absence became a gnawing ache in Ikky and Alara's hearts. Fearful that something terrible had befallen their dear friend, they embarked on a tireless search, their bond of friendship tested in the crucible of worry and uncertainty.

Ikky mentioned "we can't give up. Lysanna is out there, somewhere.

Alara being resolute replied "I won't rest until we find her, Ikky.

Alara and ikky proceeded on their journey to get Lysanna back 

Meanwhile, Lysanna had crossed the forest's edge, guided by the siren call of the bewitching zephyr. She now stood before a realm ruled by the malevolent undead king, Zephyr. In his kingdom, shadows were deeper, and darkness clung to every corner.

Lysanna's newfound home and the power she would be granted to her by zephyr would catch a lot of attention.

Prince Eamon and the queen Talisa escapes Erevan's attack and lands at a small castle at the country's edge far from the capital palace. Here was a small castle who swore loyalty to the reign of king Leonidas and has honored the crown at their beck and call. House whitefyre, with their sigil of a dragon's head only to honor their pact with the crown. Here they sought refuge.

Prince Eamon and the queen were welcomed by the lord of the house, lord Kerrington and his daughter, lady Alycent. "That was quite the journey my queen and I'm sorry for what happened at the capital, lord kerrington mentioned as the house was told what happened. . Eamon continued to stare the lady's face as though he had known her from somewhere. Just then did the queen notice and secretly told him to act composed. As they were ushered in and as they narrated their plight and reason for their journey, she introduced eamon as her own son and half brother to Edmund. Although she didn't give birth to Eamon, that part she left unspoken. Just as suggestion was made from the lord of the far end, he asked if he had sought help from other houses loyal to the crown. The queen replied, she got a raven saying the major houses all had swore fealty through force to Erevan.

We still have the dragon heir. The lord's daughter replied, we should look for her. Just that night Eamon stared up at the sky before visited by his grandmother and queen talisa. "I see how you looked at her, do you like her? She asked. Well she'd make a good mother and produce heirs for you since you're prince apprent.

"I'm flattered my queen, but the title prince was dropped the moment we fled the castle. I only hope we defeat Erevan and get the throne back", Eamon replied.

Within the walls of Lord kerrington's humble abode, Eamon couldn't help but be drawn to Lady Alycent, the beautiful and enigmatic daughter of their host. Their chance encountered in the moonlit garden and stolen glances would ignite an unexpected and sudden love.

That night, the lady Alycent walked the corridors with prince Eamon as they discussed about the country's matter and how she had not heard of him.

"I'm sorry my prince, you're Edmunds younger brother?

Startled as she asked the question, Eamon quickly remembered what queen Talisa had said about how he was introduced as her blood son. "Yes I am" he replied. I was just taken aback with books and the library, I guess that's why you haven't heard much about me"

She smiled as she crossed glances between his face and the night sky " but I have heard of your works as lord of Poseidon's watch" she made remarks

My reputation precedes me, I must say my lady" Just then did she smile wholly and it caught the romantic attention of prince Eamon

"It's just that late king Gawain would come here few times with Edmund on the kingdoms business and discuss trade with my father. I played this grounds with Edmund about thrice"

They stopped under the dimly lit moon above them as they exchanged looks. It was as if Eamon wanted to lean in for a kiss, "good night my prince, there is your chamber" the lady Alycent said as she waved and left.

Prince Eamon had a would be long night in his chambers as he was up pondering what he barely escaped with the queen and his fiery steed.

Meanwhile, Aldric and mordred had landed on a shore still surprised about the fleet at the Poseidon watch. Vhamor looked at him as though he was expecting a sort of reprimand from his new master. Mordred only patted him and walked towards Aldric asking him if it was possible they could still get to Albion and uncover the truth of his birth.

Meanwhile, aldric had advised against that they fly the dragon back to the castle. Modred refused and told him he needs to uncover the truth! Aldric then mentioned that he won't be going with him out of fear of what had occurred during his narrow escape. There they parted ways but it would be for only a short time.