__Zexen Tiberius Elen__ __Valen Mori Elen__ As Zexen and Valen exited their carriage Zexen took in the scenery. The city of Jordan was very large. Zexen admired the architecture of the structures. It had been many years since he had last visited Khalidor. He always noted it as being a land of stone. Valen Alus used a far different material for most of its structures. Sandstone was commonly utilized, many brick and clay structures could be seen in Valen Alus. However Khalidor was much different, stone paved streets and even the air was cold like stone. âPerhaps I shall go on holiday here one day.â Zexen said to his father Valen.
Valen smirked and replied, âSo you can spend the entirety of the Holiday getting to the bottom of Khalidorâs wine vessels? Indeed.â Valen chuckled. Zexen rolled his eyes and smiled at his fatherâs joke. Zexen wasnât initially thinking about the wine but now that it was mentioned that simply sealed the deal as to him making plans.
The Royals were ushered into the palace where a lavish banquet awaited them. Valen, Zexen, and the Cinnabar Royals Arim and Aada had arrived there after those hailing from Anansai and Drake City. Upon entering the grand room, Valen stopped suddenly. He could feel powerful Miracle Based Faery Magic. This magic he had not encountered in a very long time. His eyes darted to and from scanning all present in the room and his heart felt as if and arrow had pierced it. He saw the Blue Faery for the first time in over a century. âLuinâŠâ he whispered to himself. Valen had not counted on anyone from Anansai being present at a human Trade Summit, however there stood Empress Tenanye and Prince Severyn alongside the very person he was afraid to face, The Blue Faery.
Valen also noted the presence of Moloch the King of Drake and his younger brother. Valen remembered the anxious and desperate nobles that assassinated the Drake kingâs parents. They came to Valen wanting to strike a deal for a way to kill the former King and Queen. Valen remembered conjuring a poison that was swift and merciless. Looking upon the Drake King now, Valen could see that he was strong of heart but it was not without its fair share of darkness. He wondered what his future with the Drake king would entail.
Zexen noticed his father stop cold as if he were staring at death itself. Looking on curiously, he addressed Valen. âFather, are you alright?â
Valen quickly pulled himself together and flashed a quick smile. âYes and no. I wasnât expecting Anansai nobles to be present here. Seeing the young Empress and Prince brings back memories.â Valenâs reply heavily omitted his biggest cause of anxiety, The Blue Faery.
Zexen was excited to see fae from Anansai. He didnât often encounter his kind elsewhere in the world. He was already cooking up a plan to speak with every person from Anansai present to get information on his origins. Surely someone knew something, he thought. He then noticed the Blue Faery. He turned to his father as he spoke, âIt is The Blue Faery. I didnât think heâd be here.â
Valenâs eyes widened in shock at what he had just heard. âHow do YOU know of him?â Valen quickly inquired. His heart was racing. It was extremely rare when he felt nervous like this.
Zexen gave an arrogant smirk. âWeâve met before.â Zexen, like a rebellious teenager, took a little pride in the fact that he got around a rule.
Valen frowned angrily. âI had expressly forbidden anyone in Valen Alus to call upon Wishing Star Faeries. When did you,â Valen was interrupted by Zexen.
âI didnât call upon him in our kingdom. I was in Athedale at the time we met. I broke no law.â Zexen replied smugly.
Valen discreetly grabbed Zexenâs arm and pulled him closer. âWhat need had you of Father Superior?â Valenâs tone was quiet and dark. He was not happy at all. However his anger would turn into concern with Zexenâs reply.
Zexenâs smug smile faded and was replaced with a melancholy stare. âI tricked him into helping do something very dark. And I regret that I did such a heart blackening thing.â Zexen lowered his eyes to the floor now feeling ashamed of his dark secret.
Valen worried about what his son had not told him. Something bad had happened that he was not aware of. However they had not the time to deal with it at the present moment. Valen placed a hand on Zexenâs shoulder reassuringly. âMy son, whatever it is we will conquer it together. You neednât worry anymore. Now letâs not be bad guests hm.â Valen wanted to make sure his son was at peace so he set aside his anxiety. Zexen felt relieved and returned to a more normal disposition for himself.
Valen and Zexen approached the Nobles of Anansai. Valen bowed to the Empress. âGreeting Empress Tenanye. It has been many years since weâve last seen one another. I regret not being able to attend your coronation as Empress. Majesties and Luin appear to be well.â Valen tried to hold it together and keep composed in front of Blue. It wasnât very easy.
Blue was heavily flustered to see Valen. He wanted to shed tears but he held them at bay. However he couldnât mask the look of longing on his face. âValenâŠâ Blue spoke quietly as he gazed upon his former lover. âHow are you?â Blue continued.
âI am very well. Iâd like you all to meet my son. He informed me that you two have already met apparently.â Valen replied. He had gained his fortitude back. He knew flaunting a son in front of Blue would make him assume that Valen had fallen in love with another and produced a child.
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__Luin Elen/ Father Superior____(The Blue Faery)__ When Zexen had stepped forward and Father Superior saw him he remembered him and the event in which they met. âI do indeed remember you child. I had no idea that Valen was your father.â Father superior began to recall the vent in which they met.
{Flash back Scene 10 years prior}
It was a night bathe in blue moonlight. Much was quiet in the atmosphere of Athedale. Zexen had wandered out side into the nightâs forest. Zexen was desperate for a way to get his revenge on the commander for making him end his friendâs life. However the commander was slowly dying of a poisoned wound. Zexen knew he didnât have much time left if he was going to make the commander Suffer the same feeling of loss he had. Zexen, needed to save the commander so that heâd have more time. Zexen sought out the Blue Star and called out âLuin Elen, I call upon the Blue Faery.â Father Superior had heard the call of his name, Luin Elen. He soon appeared before Zexen. Zexen looked in amazement. âWow you really came.â He said sounding in disbelief.
âI know when Iâm needed.â Father Superior replied as he, in pixie size, flew before Zexen. âI can see child that you are not untouched by darkness. What is it that I can do for you young Fae?â Father Superior asked. It was highly unusual for a Fae to ask for a wish from faeries. He knew that Zexen was definitely a Faery but lacked the feeling of one that dwelled in Anansai.
Zexen replied, âI want to save my commander. Heâs been mortally poisoned and I donât think there is a remedy to cure him of it and to save his life. Please help me save him. He canât be allowed to die.â Zexen was desperate. He needed to keep the commander alive so he could one day have his revenge. âHe canât die.â He pleaded again.
Blue held his wand clasped in between his clasped hands and responded in a nurturing manner. âIt is the way of the world young one.â
Zexen stepped a little closer. âThere must be SOMETHING you can do.â Zexen was nowhere near ready to give up. He was going to have his way one way or the other. Father Superior averted his gaze to the side and shook his head. Zexen knew that mannerism well. His father would do it when he wanted to refrain from divulging information and he couldnât lie. âYou know something donât you? What arenât you telling me?â Zexen pushed the matter further.
Blue was couldnât get around granting the wish as Zexen used his full name to summon him. Father Superior let out a heavy sigh and replied. âI may be able to conjure a remedy that will save his life using magic that is forbidden to faeries in all but only the most dire of circumstances. You must promise to never tell anyone about this. No one must ever know.â
Zexen shook his head in compliance. âYes anything!â He responded eagerly.
Father Superior continued, âTo save a life that is beyond salvation is to cheat death, one of the darkest of undertakings. Alas all magic comes with a price.â Father Superior pointed his wand and a double sided candle began to hover in front of Zexen. It had white wax on one end and dark colored wax on the other. Zexen grabbed it and began examining it. âThis candle will allow you to trade the life of one for another. You must hold the candle over the heart of the one you wish to sacrifice and whisper their name. Once the candle is lit that personâs life will be traded for the person you wish to save.â
Zexen replied, âWait I have to choose who dies? What if I canât do it?â
Father Superior looked Zexen in the eyes. âThen the commander will die. However death is a part of the natural order of things. You shouldnât interfere. You will darken your heart if you do this. I beg you not to use the candle.â
Zexen had an idea. This would essentially solve his problem. The sacrifice would be someone important to the commander, his son. Zexen held the candle close to him. âI can do this and I will do this. Thank you for your help. I must go, I have a sacrifice to make.â Zexen said, he then ran off with the candle leaving Father Superior with a heavy feeling of regret.