Penumbral

Chapter 19: Council Intervention

Alimur squirmid in Aurora's arms awaking the Demi-Human, she opened her eyes and saw her friend shaking, he mumbled incoherent words in a somber tone, the Demi-Human caressed his face and spoke sweet nothings into his ear, the Human slowly stops and his eyes open.

-Damnit... I thought the nightmares would stop... foolish of me- Alimur spoke in an annoyed tone.

-Don't worry even if you're having a nightmare I'll be here to wake you- Aurora assured in a happy tone while ruffling the Human's hair.

With a soft smile he tapped his friend's shoulder and got out of her arms.

-I'm leaving my armor here, but Jorn is coming with us- The Human summons his shadow arm and touches the skull.

-Is that another Beastkin tradition?-

-Yes, they believe souls remain in the skull... that is why I got concerned when that bastard took his body- Alimur concluded while strapping his sword and Jorn's skull to his back, he takes Valok's letters and straps them to his belt.

-So we're seeing the council right now?-

Alimur nods, the duo leaves their room and meets Danlioden in the main area of the guild.

-Good luck- Dan wishes to the duo.

A few minutes later Alimur and Aurora stand in front of a wide building, a tall metal pole held a white flag sporting a depiction of the five continents in different colors, Heytral on the middle was a brownish green, Raito on the west was a whiteish yellow, Grimacreage on the east was a deep black, Elantaheim on the north was a soft blue and on the south was Luldnaw in a rash purple.

The duo is confronted by five guards, the pillars representing each continent, a Stowrfling, a tiger Beastkin, a Darkan, a Telfan and a High Scaleborn, the Scaleborn stepped forward and spoke in regal respectful tone.

-Names and purpose- He questioned in a manner apperant that he had said this thousands of times.

Alimur curses under his breath, his mind raced, fear, anger, there was no escape, to be taken seriously by a gate guard was easy, but a pillar? The situation called for him to give up the secret he so wanted to keep, suddenly it was all relieved once Aurora spoke.

-Mother told me our name was important, I am Aurora Seles and we're here because of Wesche-

-Seles?!- The Stowrfling pillar shouted in surprise.

-Whatever your qualm may be I'm sure the Council will attend, come with me I'll guide you there- The Beastkin pillar spoke with a growly voice.

The duo is escorted inside the building rather unceremoniously considering the surprise at Aurora's name.

-Thank you... but who are the Seles?- Alimur whispered to his friend.

-Mother comes from the Highest of Scaleborns, that's the extent of what she told me-

-Next time we have to ask her about it-

-After this I'm truly curious as well-

The duo's whispers were silenced by a question from the tiger.

-That skull you carry... a bear skull... a friend?-

-Yes... it's... personal and unfortunately related to the subject we brought to the Council- Alimur answered as he fought against a somber tone.

-I see... I'm sure they'll listen... just be careful with your words- The Beastkin responded with a growl.

-No...- A memory crawled from the depths of Alimur's mind -Is miss Jinin still a member of the council?-