Chapter 10 : Where's my apology?
" Does her royal highness have something to say to me " ? Dodwen had a big smug smile on his face as he stared at Nectar. This wasn't the first time he'd stepped on her toes but Nectar had always swallowed it down...until now at least.
Nectar smiled at him hands on hips " When you come in from now on, please leave the bad attitude at the door ". Eros and Liam managed to stifle a laugh but the kids bursted out laughing.
Nectar puffed her cheeks calming down, happy she'd spoke her mind when Dodwen's hair burst out in flames [ He has a really bad temper ] - The man was a blazer, able to control and manipulate fire of the highest kind, the one who could use hell fire - and an outburst like that was enough to burn anything around them.
Liam reacted faster than she did and managed to deflect most of the heat from the kids. It didn't affect any of the adults since they were stronger than the usual elemental.
Nectar was a bit wobbly since fire was the natural enemy of her water element but she snapped out of it when she heard a scream. She turned back and saw August holding out his hand.
His whole left arm was blistering red and burning. Everyone paused not knowing what to do but Nectar reacted first. It seemed that the little boy had an affinity for nature so he felt the pain the plants around him were feeling from the sudden outburst.
Nectar went on her knees as the kids made way for her. She spoke in a gentle whisper, holding his arm carefully. August's sobbing lessened as he looked at Nectar " Its gonna be alright Auggie, just look at me okay "?
August nodded and she used her powers to blow cold air over his arm. The red disappeared showing a long wound. It was like a long cut wound that just started healing. August was about crying again when Nectar held his cheek " I said look at me, everything will be alright Auggie ".
Nectar waved her hand over his arm, cooling down the arm. Nectar controlled the water in his blood, making the wound heal almost automatically. Auggie blinked several times as he moved his arm and Nectar smiled, holding his cheeks " Does it still hurt "?
The boy shook his head and Nectar scooped him into her arms. She placed a kiss on his forehead smiling " Kisses make it all better, alright "? August nodded, holding on to Nectar's neck.
Nectar turned around and saw everyone just reacting. She narrowed her eyes at Dodwen and handed August to a semi dazed Liam " Was that really necessary, see what you did "?
Dodwen was shocked and looked down like a child scolded by his mother but Nectar wasn't done. She slammed her hands on the table startling him and making him look at her " Apologize ".
Dodwen squinted his eyes and stood up, silently he got up and walked but he didn't stop in front of the kids. Nectar smiled lazily and snapped her fingers.
Dodwen suddenly fell flat on his back " Your gonna stay there and think about what you've done. You can apologize when you're ready and please leave the bad temper and attitude at the door ". Nectar stomped her feet as she walked into her palace " I can't even enjoy my mornings in peace ".
Liam bowed low to Eros , placing August with Mario " I'll go get her, please wait a moment your highness. Children don't bother the nice man ". They all nodded, crowding around August and occasionally glaring at Dodwen but not once did they look over at Eros.
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Eros ran his hands through his hair as he watched Dodwen try to get up. He didn't know what to do. Technically, Dodwen did start it and he was always childish.
[ So maybe I shouldn't have brought him ]. This was his fault, Nectar was simply having a normal morning with some kids she'd taken from an orphanage and Dodwen just had to provoke her.
She wasn't planning anything mischievous, simply odd and he couldn't punish her for nothing. He would have to punish Dodwen, since he attacked first but as he looked down at the struggling Dodwen he couldn't help but sigh [ I think he's been punished enough ].
Eros looked at the kids who were silently staring at him. He felt uncomfortable as he felt they could completely see him through [ Where children always so scary ?]
Just then Nectar came back out. Her short hair was in a lose bun with her dress making circles around her knees as she walked towards him.
Eros turned his head to the side [ Such strange clothes fit her strange personality ]. She glared at Dodwen but bowed low in front of Eros " I'm sorry my emperor had to see that ".
Eros waved it off, assessing her " I should be apologizing on his behalf. Thank goodness no one got seriously hurt ". Nectar nodded and turned to Dodwen " Is Lord Holmes ready to apologize ".
Dodwen glared at her, silently seething but Nectar waved her hands which pulled him closer to the ground " Will my emperor allow me to punish him how I see fit "? Eros nodded " Please leave him in one piece, his too young to die empress ".
Eros didn't know why he said that [ Its not like she was gonna kill him, right ? ] Nectar nodded and nudged Dodwen's ribs. She turned to Auggie and called him over.
The boy came over, holding on to Nectar's leg tightly and she smiled softly at him " What do you think we should do with him "? Jewlica shouted happily " Step on him ". Everyone turned to her sweet voice but she shrugged her shoulders " He hurt Gus ".
Nectar nodded, agreeing with the toddler but Eros furrowed his brows, feeling bad for Dodwen [ What have I done? I've handed him over to monsters ].
Nectar kicked him hard in the ribs " Apologize ". Dodwen shut his mouth, stubborn and Nectar sighed. She called the other kids " We must get justice for Auggie, right "? They all nodded seriously " Right "!
Nectar nodded " I want you all to poke him in different places until he apologizes. Don't stop till he does ". They all nodded and began their revenge poking Dodwen in different places. Jewlica sat on his chest, banging it and stepping on him like she earlier suggested.
Nectar smiled and turned to Eros who was silently watching them. She took a stool farthest from him that allowed her see him and the kids " So about the kids ".
Nectar didn't wait for him to speak and continued , pointing at them " This is Mario, and that is Nichole and Nathaniel. That is June while that is August. The mischievous one is Called Jewlica, you meet her earlier from the tree ".
Eros nodded , staring at her " Would you send them back if I ordered you to empress "? Nectar seemed surprised but smiled, leaning on the table " I wonder why my emperor would do that "?
Eros didn't have an excuse partially because there was none and he didn't expect Nectar to go against him but she continued, staring at him " My emperor should understand that I'm not seeking your permission on this. I'm simply informing you and introducing you to them ".
Eros stared at her, not backing down either " What if I don't want them here "? Nectar raised an eyebrow " You don't get to decide that for me your majesty ". They were in a silent stand off, staring at each other when Dodwen suddenly yelled " I yield, stop. I'm sorry, I apologize ".
Nectar smiled gleefully " We're done here. I believe your majesty and my lord have work to do. I shall not keep you ".