The Stonekeeper...

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Emily's P.O.V
I teleported infront of the lady from before. She looked happy to see me. I also saw another lady that was taller than the other. "You made it through! And you haven't aged all that much. Very good." The shorter lady said. "You're the lady I met in the voud prison." I said. "Prison? Oh, the void is not a prison. It is a space away from your world that gives you time to think. It is a place to reflect." The taller lady explained. She remained me off Y/n. "During difficult times in your life, you may need to return to this place to reset yourself. Come on, we'll help you get back to Alledia." Tje shorter woman said. "Emily!" We saw Moze run this way with a smile on his face. "Moze!" I cheered. "I found the protal. But we must move quickly. I think the shadows spotted me coming here." Moze said. "We may have to fight our way through them. I hope you're comfortable flying." The short woman said. "I can manage." I replied. "Let's go!" Moze said and lead the way. "So many shadows. They're following us." I said. "Staring at them won't make them go away." The tall woman said.

"Come on. Stay focused and light on your feet." Moze said and we kept doing. The shadows were about to attack when the short woman gave us some time so we can fly. Moze lead us to the portal and we landed. "Get to the portal quickly! Leave the shadows to us!" The short woman said and I nod. "We'll slow them down." The taller woman said and kept the shadows back. "Send her back, now!" The shorter women shouted. "Hurry, Emily. This gateway will not last long." Moze said and we ran. "I can't just leave you here!" I said. "We must stay here. Someday, you will understand why. And don't worry about them. They can handle the situation." Moze said and the elderly women looked like they were having some fun. "What are you waiting for?! Go!!!" The taller woman shouted. I noticed the women's amulets and was shocked. "Are they...is she..." I shuddered. "Are they Y/n and I?" I asked Moze.

"Just know that you and your sister have a significant life ahead of you both. You both will be one of the greatest stonekeepers to ever live. But for that to happen, you must return to Alledia now." Moze replied. "I'm going to see you three again. Aren't I?" I asked. "For the sake of both our worlds...I sincerely hope so." Moze replied. "I'll see you again, Moze." I said. "I'll be counting on it." He replied and I went through the orange portal. I felt like I was falling when I woke up and I was definitely falling. "Crap!" I said and created a shield around myself. "Emily...please come back. The voice said. I crashed into the ground and I stood up. "Come back." I took a breathe and stood up. "What is your name?" I asked. "Ikol." He replied. "Ikol, I want you to know something. I want you to know that I am not here to follow you. You are the one riding along with me." I said to Ikol. I started to fly into the sky. "May I ask where we are going?" Ikol asked. I ignored Ikol and kept flying. "You're not going to twll me, are you?" Ikol said. "Do you always know where you are going, Ikol? What if I don't know?" I asked. "But you do. I can tell." Ikol replied. "And do you trust me?" I asked. "I...yes. I trist you." Ikol replied.

"Then there's nothing to worry about, is there?" I asked him. Ikol didn't reply. I flew to Volcano, the kingdom of the elves. ""I know where you are going. Don't do this, Emily." Ikol said. "It's time for a change, Ikol." I replied. "I have worked hard to bring the elves under my command. Do not erase this." Ikol said. "Theybare not your pawns. They can sense what you are doing, and that's why they suffer. We can do better." I replied and landed infront of the elf guard. "Stay right there,  stonekeeper! The epf king has commanded us to stop you by any means necessary. You will not get past this door!" An elf guard said and pointed their weapons at me. "Step aside so you don't get hurt. We are going to need your help rebuilding Alledia. We can start by working together in peace." I replied. The guards charged at me and I sighed. "Or we can begin with a fight." I picked up the elves with my stone and I placed them down. I burst myself through the door and walked in. "Ikol...get out of that chair. It's not yours." I said. I noticed elves running away.

"You will not get away with this. Are you not afraid?" Ikol asked. "What do I have to be afraid of? Only one of us is a real stonekeeper. The other is nothing more than a fearful illusion. A scarecrow. Scaring others to get them to do what you want is a sign of weakness. You have become a terrible leader, Ikol." I replied. "Fear allows us to control the chaos." Ikol said through the king. "For a brief moment. Before a collapse. There are better ways to do this." I said. The king stood up and walked down the stairs. "No more games. No more lies." I used my stone to get the mask of the epf king's face. "No more mask." The king screamed and begged. I grabbed the mask and everyone saw his face. It was horrific and he had no eyes. "We can't do the right thing the wrong way." I said. "You have the power of an entire army at your disposal. Don't theow it all away. Emily, wait. They fear you now as they feared me. Will you lead them?" I shook my head. "No. They already have a king amd maybe a queen." I replied and everyone was confused.

Your P.O.V
I saw Trellis asleep, snoring softly. I smiled and knelt down. I shook him softly and he groaned. "Trellis." I said and he didn't wake up. "Baby? Wake up." I said and he woke up. "Morning, baby" I say to him. "Where did baby cone from?" Trellis asked with a scretch. "It was the only way to wake you up." I replied. "Anyway, we've arrived." Trellis nodded and pulled me down. "Trellis! No! Don't go back to sleep! Ypu have work to do!" I said and tried to escape his grasp. "But love. I'm tired." Trellis said. I sighed and felt a kiss on my head. "Alright. I'm up." Trellis said and stood up. He helped me up and we walked out. We saw Logi there with Riva. "Cause any more trouble and the restraints go back on. Got it, Logi?" I asked. "Yes, mistress Y/n. Thank you mistress Y/n." Logi replied and we docked.

We climbed down the ladder on the luna moth and met up with three guards. "The Cielis guard welcomes the return of the guardian council! Stonekeeper Emily Hayes has been awaiting your arrival." I guard said. "Emily's already here?!" I asked. We followed a guard to a library and I walked inside. "Emily?" I asked. "Y/n!" She replied. "Emily!!" I called out amd hugged her tight with tears in my eyes. "Emily! You made it back!" Trellis said and walked over. "Trellis!" Emily called back and let go of me. "You look hardly affected." Trellis said. "I got out faster than Lugar did. But I also feel...something different. I'm different." Emily replied. "Stonekeepers of the guardian council. Welcome." Miss pines said. Vigo and Miss Pines had a chat and I noticed the elf kings mask. "Trellis. I have something to show you." Emily said and everyone saw the mask. "Does this mean he's gone?" Trellis asked. "He was never really there. It was as you suspected. He was being controlled by the voice." Emily replied.

"Just a ghost." Trellis said. "Emily, what happened to the voice?" I asked. "His name is Ikol. And he's still with me. But he will no longer give you trouble. And now you have the freedom to rebuild your kingdom." Emily said. "Emily, wait." Trellis said. "I have to go help Navin and our mom now." Emily said. "On Typhon? But how will you get there? It will take days to prepare a shuttle." Vigo said. "Stonekeepers don't need space ships, Vigo." I replied, crossing my arms. "I see. I will have more to learn about our powers." Vigo said. "You should stay here. Help Riva and Trellis rebuild. We will call you and Trellis through the void if we need your help." Emily said. "I wish you two luck, stonekeepers." Riva said. "Y/n. Please be careful. I don't want to lose you." Trellis said. I grabbed his face gently and kissed him. He kissed back and we pulled away. "Don't worry, Trellis. I'm staying here to help you out. I'mgoing to see Emily off." I said and walked away with a smile.

Emily and I walked out the door and two elderly women walked up to us. The short one gave Emily her staff and they walked away. Emily smiled and got ready. She focused and jumped up and flew off away from Cielis. I watched her fly away.

"Be careful up there..." The wind blew in my hair. The two elderly women stood behind me.

Waiting for book nine to come out.