130. The Holy Father.

" With the blessing of His Holiness Viego the IV,

I Temmo Lindenn, will dissolve the union between Carlos Julius Em and Yelena Anola. If you will..here and here. "

We dipped our fingers in the blood shed by the witness and placed on a piece of paper.

When I pulled it back, I felt lighter. Free.

" Thank you for coming Bishop Temmo. That would be all. " - I took the two pieces of identical paper and handed one to Yelena. " I'll doubt we see each other again. Take care and give my best to your family. "

I walked away without hearing or caring for her reply.

I found myself almost running as reread the document stained with the witnesses blood showing the lines in her finger tips.

It's done and it went exactly as planned even better.

It was really lucky her family was away..probably moved south from the snow. By the time news reached them the snows began to melt.

I waited until my horse brought to me and left in a hurry.

The sun shined the cold didn't bother me..my soul felt free and my heart now can be freely given.

Hell...let's grab him and leave before tonight.

Cut down a day, I'll doubt he would be aga..

" Hoo! ..easy boy..." - I pulled back the reins of my horse slowing him.

I turned the corner and saw hundreds of priests standing in the cold huddled together and giant extravagant carriages who carried the pope and the princes of the church.

Father...damn you.

We galloped slowly watching their demeanour but it was same brown nosing, I gotten used to since I turned 16 and received my blessing.

Some bowed, others praying and singing their ridiculous hymns.

" Lord Em.

" May Ehlite ble..

" Milord..

I ignored the lot of them and ran inside the main house.

It was lined with archers in light armor holding bows, bowed toeards me slightly as I past them.

They looked intimidating or at least that was their job. With one hand firmly on their short swords white and blue coloured like their armor.

Half Cape covered their left shoulders.

Father ..you were hasty.

Should've just waited until the afternoon..he probably sent riders the second we left for the gold house.

Now only Ehlite knows how he will react..shit..it was going so well .. we were almost done. I was too careless as if the bloody butler can stop them.

Now it's unknown..it might be fine..it might be a blood bath.

Inside the main hall were no archers just the cardinals of the church rhythmically clapping to the most jovial atmosphere, I ever witnessed.

♪♪ We can't just marry yet another year my love..then it will come true..♪♪

Zephyr was hugging father and Viego Aragona the current pope and singing alongside them a famous song about a Dharma priest going off to war, promised his childhood love to marry her once earned military honor.

Mother clapping along the princes of the church with my cousins..mostly women and their ladies in waiting.

What the actual fuck!?

I wasn't even noticed and pushed a little as some holy archers carried a large chest and wine tray after tray.

Once the song came to an inevitable conclusion.

They laughed out loudly like the oldest, grandest of friends.

" Lord Zephyr!! How do you now this song?" - Viego happy as never seen invited some of his man with drinks and handed him glass forgetting farher who took it himself after realizing it he won't be handed one.

I admit that was funny..but still..

It was odd seeing the Pope like that. The always rigid and righteous nature was nowhere to be seen and in place was just a man surrounded by friends.

" Umm..thank you Viego, I learned all the way back in Insatel..some of Carlos loyal soliders used to sing it. It's a lovely song has great meaning behind it, I feel..."

He called the man his name ignored his title and invited to sit beside him..taking my father and mother chair respectively.

My father didn't seem to mind and just grabbed a chair himself...himself!! I never seen the man lift anything heavier than his utensils.

" Did you know the priest in the song is actually an ancestor of mine? "

" No way.." - he looked shocked sipping the wine .

" Hmm..his name in real life..

It was unbelievable...they still didn't notice me so I just walked towards my mother while the pope entertained Zephyr with some lies.

The cardinals soon held their own glasses and creeped forward to their Holy Father.

" Ma? What is this!? " - I leaned closer while keeping my eyes on Zeph.

" Sweet one how was your divorce? Also.. why are you whispering? "

" Huh? You-you knew ?..How!? "

She pointed at the man lost in the story while laughing with him or bumping the Pope every now and then.

" Lord Zephyr told us..he also displayed his blessing to his holiness, he is quite taken with him once they landed...what a wonderful power Ehlite has blessed him. "

I ignored my mother dreamy looks and watched as they refilled their cups howling at a smug looking Viego who took off his papal tiara displaying his short blonde hair.

Zephyr looked up.

Right at me smiling. " Carlos come join us."

He waived at one of the cardinals who brought me a chair.

" I believe you know, Viego Aragona your Pope..and fellow son of Ehlite. "

He tapped the older man neck and I couldn't stop wondering what happened in less than an hour for this development..Viego not only didn't mind it unlike his cardinals who gave him murderous looks, the man just smiled like a kind uncle and offered me his ring.

" Carlos Em..I don't believe we ever spoke child. "

" Holy father. " - I kissed his ring like all had too regardless of status in this world. " My soul is nourished. "

I recited the word hammered into me since I could talk. My soul is nourished...what drivel.

" Please no more formalities after all, its was thanks to you and our beloved God that I was able to meet this brother of ours ."

Ours huh?.. We are all children of Ehlite as long as you and your family says so.

" He allowed me to touch the God himself and I will never be able thank him. " - he turned from me and took Zephyr's shoulder. " My own blessing would never allowed me such a miracles experience. Father has marked you out..and not just the hair..Hahaha. "

He tusseld his hair and toasted with their crystal clear glasses.

" Please!..Healing those standing near deaths door. It's an unbelievable mark, brother. " - Zephyr familiarity with man was almost disturbing. "..your hands will one day heal this world of both diseases and conflicts. "

Viego looked very happy and a little embarrassed by the compliment and his men nodded approvingly along with Zephyr, all the way.

" Thank you Zephyr..Allow me to throw you a little celebration tomorrow..I know, it's only three days but still.. will you let me? "

"I would neve insult you big brother..we shall stay and enjoy your good company. "

They dribbled as they toasted once more but when we exchanged looks their was a calculating glint in his eyes.

What are you planning Zeph?