One Eternal Ember

Chapter 4

Every thought vanishes from my head. Zuko Leventis. Could it be? Maybe I'm mistaken, and this man in front of me has nothing to do with legend or folklore. But the City of Eternals? There is no mistaking that as coincidence. I smile a tight lipped smile and return my gaze to my drink. "Pleasure to meet you Zuko."

"You as well, Kasdeya." He responds quietly.

Zuko Leventis is well known for being a thief, and a warrior for the City of Eternals. His battles are legendary, seeming as he is a four hundred year old Fae warrior. What could he possibly be doing here? What business does he have with the Capital of Thessia? The Royals? I glance at Zuko's companion Roman from the side. His name rings no bells, but I won't let my guard down.

Jax sets down Zuko's drink and slides it to Zuko across the counter. Zuko scoops it in one hand and nods to Jax politely. Atleast he has manners.

"What would you happen to be traveling here for Zuko?" I ask keeping my eye on my drink, slurring it around in the cup.

He takes a sip of his Tonic and looks to me, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Just traveling. I love sight seeing. The City of Eternals has many great treasures, but they get tiresome after awhile. Why are you here?"

I glance to my nails, pretending to multitask. "You mean besides going on shopping sprees, and buying the homeless clothes?" Lilith snorts next to me, and thumps me with her elbow. I thump her back.

"Besides that."

I shrug and turn to Zuko. "I like to travel. Ya know, leave Hendrix and the smell of fish behind. It gets intoxicating after awhile."

He smiles at that, and nods his head slightly. "Indeed. I can see how you would wish to leave. Why here though? The Capital isn't very interesting."

"I like to drink."

At that Roman chuckles and looks to me. "I can second that" I grin at him and take a swig of my Tonic. "Glad to see we can agree."

A loud crash from the door puts me on high alert, as I turn around to see a woman and a man in the entrance. A Royal Crest on their left shoulders. The woman with long blonde hair pulled back in a braid, and pointed ears, a Fae. The man with dark raven hair, and pointed ears as well. Two Fae then. Awesome. I glance to Zuko who's hair covers his ears. I won't be seeing if he is Fae or not today then. He continues to study his drink, as Roman glares at the other men at the bar silently.

"Welcome in Folks. What can I help you two with?" Jax asks kindly, setting a towel down on the bar.

The female Fae turns to him and studies him silently. She is about the same height as Lilith, if not a little taller. The man on the other hand, might be taller than Zuko. "We're here under the orders of the King." the Fae female responds, eyeing everyone in the Tavern. My hands twitch to pull up my hood, but doing so would cause suspicion, and I really can't deal with that now. I hate the Royal Guard. My hatred will never stop the male Fae from making eye contact with me, and grinning.