The Arc and the Elf

Winter of Love

Jaune P.O.V

It's been a few weeks since the uniting of the clans and races as one. Since then I have grown much closer with the members of the Western Autumna Clan and many have started to call me Velos. I've even met with the Northern Fae Clan a few times as well as the Northern Sun Clan of Dark Elves. Currently I'm with my love Keylana laying in bed as we are relaxing as tonight is the Winter Moon Festival. I finished my morning routine of chopping some wood and preparing my attire for the festival later tonight. Though while Keylana was resting I was thinking. In a few nights time I have to have gifts for all other clans that are coming for the unification pact. Still haven't figured out what to get them. On top of that I need to figure out my vote for the one to lead the United Clans as Fenfaren told me that for us all to be united there has to be a majority vote of all the Clans as to who will lead. So far I'm the only one of the Autumna Clan who hasn't cast his vote. Of course I'm giving mine to Fenfaren though as he is the eldest and wisest of the Clan and knows more about the Elven politics than I do.

Just then I felt Keylana move and look up at me and smile as she woke up.

"Hello my Knight." She said to me as she ran her hand across my cheek.

"Hello to you my Huntress." I said back as I wrapped my arm around her more.

She then smiled more and sat up.

"Can't wait for the festival tonight." She said as I smiled at her.

Ever since that comment her father made about me passing a test she has been more clingy and more emotional and excited about today.

Just then a knock was heard as she said it was open. It opened to reveal Sir Dremir.

"Lady Keylana you mother and father would like to see you." He said as she nodded and then kissed my cheek and walked out to see her parents....but Sir Dremir walked in and closed the door as well.

"I heard from Lord Fenfaren that you passed your test." He said walking to my armor and adjusting the medal of Honor I have on it from the fight against Farendal.

"That's what he said. No idea what it means." I said as I got up and went to my dresser and grabbed a long green jerkin.

"It means you've been given his blessing my boy." He said as I stopped.

"Blessing?" I asked.

"Yes. His blessing to marry Keylana. You've done things Jaune. Things no Elf has done. You stopped a nearly 3 millennia war and made a pact that hasn't been done in a long time. You faced insurmountable odds and came out the victor. All throughout the Clan your being called Velos the Conqueror and Velos the Uniter." He said as he finished setting the cape.

"What does that mean....Velos?" I asked.

"It's your Elven name Jaune. It has many meanings to it. Dawn-Breaker, Sky-Walker, Lord of Wolves, Dawn-Bringer, Moon Lover and many more. But across-the-board it is a name of good fortune...only given to those with righteous hearts and calm minds." He explained.

"But why call me that....it sounds to much of an honor for a person like me. Like I told Lord Fenfaren. I'm just who I am. I'm Jaune Arc and Velos. Now and Forever." I said.

"And that is why lad. You never once did things for glory or fame. You did them because it was the right thing to do. That's why many also call you Velos the Redeemer." He explained.

I went back to fixing the things in my dresser when I saw it....my old armor and jacket....still with the hole in it from my wound.

I ran my hand over it and looked it over.