Our Life In A New World

Wow, the Council is Really Shitty, Huh?

(Keefe pov) March 22nd, 2018

I could feel the anger and excitement wafting off of the elves around me. The anger came from the Councillors, and their eagerness, probably to punish us, and it was pretty funny, to be honest.

"Keefe Sencen and Tam Song have accused of breaking the law. I shall read the law for those who are not familiar," Emery pulls out a scroll and starts to read:

"'Any and all elves who are gay or queer have broken the pact they are automatically made to swear, with their knowledge. The pact states that the elf shan't be a part of the reason of the matchmaking failing. The purpose of matchmaking is to have stronger elves and create love, but these goals can only be achieved through straight marriages. Those who break this pact are hereby forced for a Tribunal, of where they must tell the truth or face punishments.'

"I believe that explains the situation. Oralie, if you would?" Oralie walked up to Tam and placed her hand on his.

"Are you in a relationship with Keefe Sencen?" Emery inquired this, and I remembered something precious to the both of us.

Flashback~

The weather was warm and windy, the perfect weather to sit in a meadow with. Tam had invited me to a flowery meadow to hang out. I found him relaxed under a willow tree, and when he saw me, he beckoned me over. I obliged, and he smiled warmly, something I've never seen on his beautiful face.

"Hello, Keefe. I wanted to ask you something that I've been thinking about for a long time." He fidgeted with his royal purple hoodie strings and looked at me, determination burning in his silvery eyes. I sat down next to him, and he exhaled steadily.

"I really love you, and I just needed to tell you. I understand if you don't feel the same way, but I thought you should know." He looks down, and I tilt his head up, gently cupping his face with my hands.

"I love you too, Tam. For a while, actually. Would you like to be my boyfriend?" I needed to ask, after all, this was a golden opportunity. He nodded, and I leaned closer, but left a little space between us.

Tam's eyes were easily the most beautiful eyes I've seen, the silver color bringing out the silver tips on his bangs. His lips moved close to mine, and I kissed him softly.

End of flashback~

Tam tilted head up and replied without hesitation.

"Yes. I do, what's the point in lying, after all? I'm gay, and he's bi, and we don't care what you think, or about your matchmaking. We're happy together, thank you very much." He huffed, which was super cute! His honesty surprised the Council, and I decided to back him up.

I stood up, embracing the dress. With a hair flip, I added to my boyfriend's little speech. "That's right, we're together and proud! Our dresses were by choice too, we wanted to show you that we won't let you ruin our lives just because you're homophobic. Send us away, banish us far away, but just know this," I walked towards the Councillors and whispered, "you all know as well as I do that this will be your biggest regret, and if you need us.."

I paused, smirking at their shocked faces.

"You can bet that no one will come, and that you'll remember the one thing that caused it. Forcing people to change who they are, and your ways will be your downfall." I finished with a smirk, and walked back to my seat, heels clicking behind me. I knew this might be a huge mistake,and I'm sure Tam knew too, but this was the best and worst day of my life.

"For your disrespect to the Council, and the fact that you broke a law, we hereby declare the two of you banished to the Forbidden Cities. You will be given a home, some money and nothing more. After four days, you will go to your new home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania." Emery's gaze hardened as he glared at me.

"You will not be allowed back until the next century. This decision was unanimous, and nothing will stop us for extending the punishment if you anger us more. You are both dismissed." Emery shooed us all away, and I left startled, with Tam, Biana and Linh to Everglen.

"Don't worry Linh, it's going to be okay. They know what they're doing, and they have each other. Besides, we'll visit each other. Just keep your imparters with you, alright?" Biana was afraid, I could feel it, but I knew she was strong and would be okay here.

"Don't worry. We'll give you our address so you can visit us. We can hang out for three days and we can pack and get ready to leave with you guys? You two are amazing, and we'll definitely invite you to some human parties sometime." We group hugged, and I was happy.

The sad and surprised feelings I had slipped away with my best friends and my boyfriend. I was happy, and felt confident.

"Come on, we'll help you two pack and then we can have some fun! We'll play truth or dare and have a sleepover. Then we can do each other's hair and cook some food!" Bi smiled widely, and we all nodded, eager for a distraction and just some general fun.

A few minutes later, after Bi and Linh grabbed some stuff and Tam and I changed (and also had a short makeout session, but don't tell anyone!).

I grabbed an empty green bottle from downstairs and brought it up to my room where we were going to hang out. Obviously, spin the bottle was off limits, but we were going to use it for truth or dare.

"I hope that you know this by now, but. If you pick dare and fail to complete said dare you will be declared a wimpy little bitchass. Now, who wants to go first?" Biana declared.

"Me! I'll go first!" Tam exclaimed it excitedly, which was hilarious. I love watching him get excited for these kind of things. Tam spun the bottle, which landed on...

Me! I was ready, and he asked me the all important question.

"Truth or Dare?"

"Dare, cause Daddy didn't raise no cowardy bitch!"

"Alright hottie, I'm going to need you to go to Everglen. You'll knock on Alden and Della's bedroom door, and say, 'Can I come in? Or are you two fucking?' then you'll bolt, while cackling and saying it's a dare."

"You're a mother fucking menace, Song. But I'll do it anyways."

I leaped to Everglen with an imparter, and I called them. (A/N underlined means calls or texts.)

"Okay, I'm in."

"Kiki, I hope you don't die in there. Good luck."

"Get in there! Do your dare."

"Okay, I'm going."

I knock on their door once.

"Hey, Alden? Can I come in, or are you and Della fucking?" I cackled wildly and ran down the hallway as I felt an angry presence behind me.

"I'm sorry! It was a dare! Happy fucking though!" I held up my Candleshade crystal and leaped away before I got slapped by an angry Della.

"Oh my God. Let me spin that damned bottle." I was shaking a bit, and Tam and Linh were on the floor laughing, while Biana was frozen and horror wafted off of her.

"Are you thinking about your parents doing the-" I made loud kiss noises and laughed. I spun the bottle and it landed on Biana.

"Well, truth or dare, Bi?"

"Dare, because why not?"

"I dare you to redo your hair and makeup with your right hand tied behind your back." I grinned wickedly, and Biana replied with a defeated sigh.

"Alright, where are your makeup wipes?"