Rumors of War Pt.2

Charles sat idle across from Jasper with a firm smirk on his face. The wicked man didn't amuse Jasper as he heard of a rumor from lilth of wanting to start a war due to territory. He was deep in thought as his owl Slade gave him a message that Nicole had made it to Vicar's castle, Jasper let a sigh of relief as she was someone of some importance though he didn't want to admit it but he was slowly falling her, the way she moved and looked at him has struck an arrow in cold heart.

"Tell me Lord Jasper you came to me hoping for a truce...am I right?"

Jasper set the teacup down on the small plate which was in his other hand as he smiled at Charles "Yes I heard you want to start a war and I simply don't want that to happen think of your people but also your home. Everything you know can ripped from you. Are you ready to start a war with me that doesn't have a good outcome?"

Charles stood up and walked towards the large window it showed the sky and beautiful buildings in the distance. " I want the land that was stripped from me. Lord Serf is an old man who is stuck in his ways because of a disgusting human he fell in love with. Snow should've belonged to me but your father conquered that and Serf allowed it."

"So it's all about territory with you people, my ancestors were gifted this land now all of a sudden you want to take it away from me."

Charles frowns at Jasper's distaste" That means I'll get half of the land that was taken from me. If you want war then I shall give it to you."

Percy came in abruptly stopping Charles just in time seeing Jasper only stare at him with no emotion. No lord gets Riled up easily, Jasper knew deep down inside he was not fit for a king. If he couldn't come up with a compromise then it would mean war. He didn't want that for his people nor his kingdom as it was all he had left.

He wondered if his father was proud of him for the man that he had become, he lost his train of thought as Percy kept rambling about war and territory as the land that was given to them was a gift to Serf's most loyal companies but over the years war raged amongst kingdoms as it was said that the land was divided fairly. Percy's hand firmly gripped Charles's shoulder as he whispered in his ear only to receive a nod from his brother to confirm in agreement. 

"Lord Jasper, we will give you three months to decide on the territory, we will meet you in your kingdom to hear your answer. We shall bring an army if war comes to it, but please do give us an answer soon."

Jasper gave them a slight nod as he left and stood up ready to head out the door only for Percy to extend his handshake, Jasper walked past the man as he walked out of the room. Hearing his footsteps get softer with each step leaving it in pure silence. Charles began to laugh as it was the only way for him to contain the rage that was filled within. 

"I already know his answer, Percy, We shall see what the Lord of Snow will come up with."

Percy could only smile at his brother as he had a plan to start a war, he craved and wanted it. He needs to start an up-war, maybe take something he holds dear to him. Percy's lips only widened at the idea of taking the girl as she was of value and use to him.

Meanwhile, in Cloud, Nicole was up for most of the night as the news of her tribe being vampire hunters was new to her. She wondered if Clarice knew about their tribe, it's been so long since their tribe died out, but everything she knew was rich in memory. She could see why Jasper didn't want her to stay at Snow Kingdom it wasn't safe when he wasn't there.

Nicole wondered how Lord Jasper was doing and if he was okay, She didn't know why she felt this way it was forbidden to have any feelings for a vampire. Nicole saw Vicar place a teacup as Ruby stood behind Vicar watching the girl closely making her slightly nervous.

Vicar gave Nicole a slight smile " No need to feel nervous About Ruby being a knight in training. You see vampires don't take to humans kindly, a small few of us will accept you no matter what you are. However, I'm curious as to what Jasper has in store for you. "

Nicole took a small sip of her tea and said " I wonder the same Lord Vicar, thank you for taking me in. I can paint you and Miss Ruby together if you require it. "

A small beam of light hit Vicar's eye as if excitement struck the man " That seems like a wonderful idea. Jasper will be gone for a couple of days why don't I give you a test to see if you can paint as they say."

"I accept any challenge you give me Lord Vicar."

Vicar hummed "You are very confident I see, that's good you'll need it for your test. Let me ask you, did Jasper feel some joy when you painted for him? As a friend, I want to make sure he's doing okay ."

"It was hard to tell but I think he liked the painting...He rewarded me with a necklace I'm very grateful for it ."

Ruby walked over to Vicar whispering in his ear " I don't trust her Lord Vicar she could be a spy for all we know.

Vicar shrugged and whispered, "No need to worry if Jasper can trust a human like her then it's nothing to worry about. Let's just see what she can do, I will decide if she stays."

Ruby gave him a small nod as Vicar smiled at the girl that sat across from him wanting to see if the rumors were true of a talented painter. Nicole looked worry as she wondered what he was planning for her.