Stavros was once again the King's unwilling slave as he passed through the halls of the concealed black tower. Though with every beating Viola had received,  the more her grasp on him faltered. So far he has had almost half the day to himself now in the witch's days of low power, though he wanted to stay as secretive as possible as to not rise suspicion. In his time spent in the tower he had learned that Aldric had pawns now in all seven nations and a handful in each dimension. All he waited on now was for his old student's signal.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Lilly and Astar made it back to Havenhold in one piece. Astar, now out of the court's grasp, regained his footing and breath as they stepped back over the threshold. As they made way into the living area they felt the icy wind coming from the kitchen.  As they went to check out the problem they found a territorial River whose eyes peirced both of them sending chills down their backs as he held onto Vivian. As they continued to stay in place they both heard what they thought to be a giant wolf's growl. With the towering wolf spirit now becoming visible around River, Lilly and Astar apologized and headed for their room.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Damon and Jade now dressed, opened the bedroom door to only to be met by a tall body covered in a white and black cloak. Standing a foot taller than Damon, all that can be made out was the M'gi's white pupils and his black clawed hands. "Follow." The voice that echoed from the figure was raspy and low as the M'gi ventured down the hall with closed doors with Jade and Damon behind it. As they reached what they thought to be the throne room the figure stopped and took a knee facing a body of an ancient man. "My king, I present to you Damon Dalca, prince of Ore, and Jade Elizabeth Fontaine, daughter of Aldric." The man didn't move yet a medium voice of an elder man echoed through the room. "Always a joy to see M'gi so young, it has become rare in these times." Damon examining further saw that the figure was just skin and bone.<br/><br/>"Your majesty," Damon and Jade both bowed as laughter filled the air.<br/><br/>"No need of courtesy of that length between family grandchild."<br/><br/>"Grandchild?"<br/><br/>"Yes, through your mother." Damon stood silent as chuckling roamed the air."She never told you?"<br/><br/>"She died when I was young."<br/><br/>"No, she is most certainly alive." What had followed Damon's stern silence was another question.<br/><br/>"Why did we get brought here?"<br/><br/>"Because you are heir to the throne, and I tire of living."<br/><br/>"Me? The next high king? What makes me any different than the other M'gi?"<br/><br/>"You are also, like your sister, a Celestial. A race that is one with magic. With your power you can bring Invurse back to a flourishing state, unlike the other Halfling Aldric."<br/><br/>"So am I also Celestial?" Jade asked as a chuckle roamed the air again.<br/><br/>"No child, you are M'gi through and through."<br/><br/>"So I am scary like them?"<br/><br/>"Our men might be of nightmares but our women are of dreams little one. You will see once my daughter Aurora shows herself to you."<br/><br/>"So what do you want from us?" Damon interrupted.<br/><br/>"I want you and your mate, once fully bonded, to take my place as High King."