Kingdoms of old

Chapter 4: Camille's Decision

Shixe stood, anxious to find out Camille's solution.

"Well you said that there was an unclear origin, yes?" Camille asked. Shixe nodded. "So we can't pick sides without knowing who is really in the wrong," she continued, "I supposed we'll just have to ask the dragons so we can hear their side of the story."

Shixe blinked, "But the Dragon Domain is miles away! How do you propose we get there before the tensions turn to wars?!" 

Camille crossed her arms and set her index finger on her chin, looking extremely thoughtful, "Well, Mr. Williams, I'm sure you'll figure it out in that magical library of yours in time." Shixe stared in disbelief as Camille went back into the castle solar to tell Noxus that they were going to settle matters themselves.

Noxus nodded happily, "I am so glad to hear that, I was worried my empire would have to engage in another war after leaving one so soon." Shixe began pacing back and forth outside the room, trying to come up with any plan that wouldn't end in ruin and could put peace to both sides without provoking an unnecessary conflict between the two.

'We couldn't possibly walk; the travel would take months on foot. I hardly know any transportation magic and learning it would take years, so teleportation is out of the question. We could fly, but who would be physically capable and willing to carry us?  And sailing is also an option, but pirates aren't all that trustworthy,' Shixe thought.

He rushed off to the library, passing Leah on the way, "Hi brother! No time to talk I must deliver something!" She ran towards the solar, bursting through the doors, "I brought you that special cake I promised earlier!" (A/N: Just me trying so hard to be serious as I write this-)

"Already?! It hasn't even been a full hour!" Noxus exclaimed, surprised to see Leah rushing into the room again so soon. She ran up to him, holding the cake out for him to take. He just looked at it, confused. "Well what are you waiting for?" Leah asked, she set the cake down for her arms were getting tired from carrying it. 

Noxus glared at her, "Why would I trust you, it could be poisoned." (A/N: Mmmm, trust issues-)

Leah rolled her eyes, "Why would I want to poison you? Just take the cake." Noxus switched to his griffin form, wary of Leah's intentions, "That's exactly what you would want me to believe if you were trying to poison me!"

"'IF'! I have no intention of poisoning you, Lord Noxus! Trust me, I'm telling the truth!" Leah said, trying to grab Noxus's paw to put the cake in. Noxus immediately took flight at the contact, pressing his back against the high stone ceiling. "DON'T TOUCH ME!" he roared.

Camille stood watching, "Leah, perhaps you were too forward." Leah nodded, looking up at Noxus who was still glaring at her. If looks could kill, Leah would have fallen to the ground, dead.

Noxus averted his gaze to Camille, "I would appreciate if you would show me to a room I could stay in for the night. I will be making my flight home tomorrow as soon as I get enough rest." Camille nodded and walked out of the room, Noxus swooping out the door after her and glaring at Leah as he passed her. 

Meanwhile, Shixe was having a rather difficult time finding a way to travel to the Dragon Domain. Camille had put the previous books they were reading back in their proper places and he thanked her internally. 

He had pulled every book off of the shelves titled 'Transportation', flipping through every single one at once and leaving open books covering the table. "There has to be something here..." he mumbled to himself. He went over the ways they could travel in his head, picking out the ones that seemed most probable.