The Artist and the Angel(A Poth story)

Chapter 31: New Life, Old Friend

Months later(?) Palette's POV

*Click clack click click clack*

I hear the click of a pair of heels on the marble tiled floor echo from  down the hallway. I dismiss it, admiring the craftsmanship in a large, stained-glass springline window as the sun pours its rays into the glass, making it glow. I hear a gasp and then the footsteps move quicker.

"Pal-Pal! Palette!"A familiar voice cheers

I chuckle once hearing her voice. Always eager to meet up, acting like each time is the first time in forever. I turn to see her running over. Her being Tina, the Madame of this Parlicastle. She is a leader in this land, handling all the affairs of the kingdom similar to a matriarch but has a council to advise her and look over her decisions like a democracy's executive and legislative branches. She is a beautiful genius with an endless amount of energy. She was the one who found me, woke me up and helped me find my way through this new life in her world. Shelter, education, healing, everything I needed in the start and I rose through the ranks to her right hand person over the months. After testing to see if I could trust her, I told her everything so she doesn't think I'm a stranger sent down from the clouds. She is very understanding of it all and I've grown to call her my best friend here and there is never a dull moment here.

She runs over, hugging me eagerly with a bright smile. She wears a light blue dress today with puffed sleeves at the shoulders. It had a low neckline, showing her scaly chest. She has mitiligoo, a monster form of the human condition called vitiligo. Her purple scales become patches between lighter and dark as a result. She has a short snout extending out like a lizard's as she has two nostrils and a beautiful smile. Her eyes are a bright blue with an orange-yellow tint behind it.

"Hey Palette! How'd the meeting go?"She asks

"Which one are you referring to? I had two to do so far."I reply

"Either one! Which one was tougher?"She asks

"Well the first one was easier since the students were eager to learn. I'd say the second one was harder since it seemed like everyone was challenging or testing me...But I got through it."I say

"That's wonderful! How are you feeling? Anything on your mind?"She asks

"My......family again..."I sigh

Her smile fades and she nods solemnly.

"I'm sure that they are okay, Palette. You left them in good hands to protect them. And if they're as strong as you say they are, I'm sure that they are okay and are just worried about you. They probably miss you as much as you miss them."She tells me

I nod and we start walking through the halls as we talk. I tuck my hands behind my back, thinking carefully over her words.

This is the best circumstances to have if it keeps them safe from Calludo after all. Plus this is a good life where I serve a purpose, getting protection and care without a risk of being abandoned...Or used.

"Do you know the latest on noble affairs?"She asks

I nod.

"I wouldn't be your right hand person if I didn't."I chuckle

"Well since I have to go to a ball concerning it, I was thinking that maybe-"She begins

"Excuse me, Madame. But we need the Captain for an issue at the South Border Tower."A guard says

"Lead the way."I say

We march out of the halls all the way to the walls and watch towers by the south border. We climb up the steps and get to the top of the south tower. I glance along the horizon, seeing nobody and nothing of concern. The guard points upwards.