The Stonekeeper...

28. Supernova

Trellis's P.O.V
I walked through a massive snow storm. It was cold and snow was getting in my face. I noticed someone walking towards me. "Mind if I join you, traveler?" She asked. She sounded old but nice. She was a little shorter then me but possibly the same height as my girlfriend. "I don't know where I'm going." I said. "That's okay. Sometimes it takes getting a little lost to recognize a path." The woman said. "Wait! Stop!" I said and we saw a small house up ahead. "I know this house." I said. "Strange. It wasn't here a while ago when I walked this way. We must approach with caution." The woman said and we approached the house.

I opened the door and saw a mother and her son. "Oh no. A mother elf and her son. They're starving and frozen." I said and the boy looked at me. "The boy's alive!" I said. "Hey! Are you...are..oh. Oh my goodness. You're me." I said and knelt down. "That means...she is...she's.." I couldn't even say anything. "Mother. Wake up mother. Mother?" The boy said, trying to wake the mother up. The woman took a scarf and wrapped it around the boy's neck. "Now I know why the king had Gabilan steal this memory. He wanted me to forget." I said. "Are you mad?" The woman aaked. "No, but I have no memory of her, and I wish that I did." I replied. "Stonekeeper...I am sure you will find some to cherish." She said and I nod, remembering Y/n. We walked out of the house and walked away. "You have spent enough time in this lost memory. I suggest you return to your friends and girlfriend." The woman said. "I get the feeling you are not a part of this memory, but a traveler like me. Will I see you again?" I asked.

"Sooner than you expect. Now hold on tight." The woman replied and suddenly I woke up. I sat up and looked at the memory cube. It then disappeared and I looked down sadly. The tent opened to reveal a soldier from the city of Ippo, in the nation of Lufen. "Trellis, the elf army has made landfall." He said and I nod.

Your P.O.V
I was helping everyone around the city that we were staying in. Patrick ran past me and I was confused. I saw a letter fly over to me and knew who would send it. I grabbed it and opened it. It read:

Hello my love,
The elf army has made landfall so don't worry about me. I'll be alright. Juat wish you were here with me though. I'll be back before you know it. Love you!

Trellis.

I smiled and noticed Riva look at me. "Who was that from, I wonder?" Riva said in a teasing manner. "Shut up, Riva." I replied and she snickered. "Oh yeah. Vigo wants to see you." I said remembering that Vigo wanted to see her. "Thanks Y/n." She said and walked off with Dr Weston. I sighed and kept helping everyone around the city.

Trellis's P.O.V
We were hiding in the bushes waiting to see where the elf army is going to go. "We need to attack now!" A soldier whispered. "Sh." I whispered. "Hm? Prince Trellis, is that you? Our mem do not have enough food to eat or homes to defend. We are here to surrender! Please accept our surrender as a gift from your loyal servant, Logi! I believe we will be better served as your prisoners than as your father's soldiers." Logi said. "Can we trust him?" A soldier asked. "No. Logi has always besn loyal to my father. He's up to something. But those soldiers donnot know that. And we can't simply attack them. Just let me handle this." I said and walked out of the bushes.

"Where are you going?! Trellis!" The soldier called out. "Everybody, weapons down!" Logi said when he saw me. "We are no match for a stonekeeper! Put your weapons down!" The elf army did as they were told and dropped their weapons. "The troops are now yours to command." Logi said, dropping to his knees. The Ippo army tied them. "What are you up to, Logi?" I asked. "What do you mean?" He asked. "You were always fiercely loyal to my father." I said. "My duty has always been to serve the elf army first. Not just the king. It is clear we are no condition to go to war. This is the only way. The war is a fight between stonekeepers, after all. The rest of us are simply pawns in your game." Logi said. I sighed softly and we started to head back to base. "That was probably the easiest battle I've been a part of, mate. All thanks to you!" A soldier said. "The elves are not the real enemy, captain. We have a fight ahead of us." I replied. "Hah! I recommend loosening up a little! We have to enjoy the small victories, mate." The captain said. "Especially when good times tend to be fleeting." The captain said and we stopped at the gates.

"They're back! Open the gates!" A soldier yelled out to the others. The gate opened and we walked in. "The elf army has surrendered!" A soldier said. "The epf prince really did it. He saved us!" Another guard said. "Let the warden know to prepare for a large influx of prisoners." I said
"Yes, commander." The soldier said and walked away. "Trellis...what happened out there?" Vigo asked. "Logi turned himself in. This is very strange. Logi would never act on his own, against my father's wishes. He would do anything for my family. He must still be following orders." I replied. "You think it's a trap?" Vigo asked. "We just have to stay alert." I replied. "There you are, Riva!" The mayor walked over with a smile on his face. "Mayor Birman. I must thank you again for your help and hospitality!" Riva said. "It is the least I could do for our heroes! We are so grateful!" Mayor Birman replied. "Heroes? Our work has only just begun." I said. "I hear what you are saying. But understand, prince Trellis, that our people have been struggling during this war. They deserve a little bit of good news. This is why I am hoping that you will join us for our celebration!" The mayor said. "Celebration?" I asked. "Tonight we will light up the sky with fireworks! We will serve our very best food in a great feast! And you will be our guests of honor!" Mayor Birman replied.

"We really can't take the time to-" I was cut off by Riva. "Ahem, your majesty. They have done so much for us. Attending a dinner in your honor is the least you could do." Riva said. I thought about it and sighed. "I will accept." I said. "Splendid! This will be a celebration that you will not forget!" The mayor replied and ran off. "Relax. Go attend the banquet, and let me worry about Logi." Vigo said. I nod and he walked off. I felt someone cover my eyes and I was surprised. "What! Hey! What are you-" I was cut off by giggles. "Y/n! I should of known." I said and she uncovered my eyes. "Hello Trellis. I got the note you sent." She said with a smile. I gently grabbed Y/n's wrists and spun her around so I can hug her from behind. "So what have you been doing? I never got a note from you at all." I asked. "Helping everyone around the city. Less people wanted help, sadly." Y/n replied. "You heard about the celebration?" I asked. "Yes." She replied. "Well. Maybe think of this as a date." I said with a smile.

"See you tonight, love. Love you." I said and kissed her goodbye. I walked away with a smile on my face and I noticed she was speechless.

Your P.O.V
I stood there speechless. Trellis just planed a date that fast. He walked away with a smile on his face. I shook my head and went to help the citizens. 'What are you doing to me, Trellis?'