A Raven's Choice (Book 2)

Chapter 15: The Linen Clan

Frazior's Point Of View:

After I engulfed the room in flames and poison, the white haired man was instructed to put the flames out and to bring me to their Commander. He pulled two metallic fans out from his hip pockets and started to dance around the flames until they were gone completely. The Linen Clan were masters of blacksmithing and I shouldn't have took them for granted. The white haired man then clasped my arm and drug me to their Commander, scraping my knees against the ground in the process. I refrained from yelping in pain as the Commander's silver eyes pieced mine. "You bested Jude, set fire to my house, and sprayed poison to ensure we died." He paused as his eyes narrowed more. I heard the distant sound of the brunette's flute keeping me held down to the floor. "Unfortunately for them, they will die. But I-" He took a deep breath to be even more dramatic. "I don't require oxygen, for I was built by the Linens." He smiled as the white haired man unclasped my arm. "We will all die?" His eyes met his. "In three seconds." After the three seconds, each of the three men died. My poison was successful after all. The Commander looked back at me. "You are talented, boy. Stand to your feet, the flute no longer sings its song." I cautiously stood, confusion all over my face. "What will you do with me now?" He chuckled. "Considering you just poisoned everyone, I will be busy sucking out the poison before it reaches the prisoners." He paused. "I suggest you not be here when I get back." He stood and start to walk toward the entrance to his room. After he left, I wasted no time. Whether it was an act of kindness or that he really just didn't want his slaves to die, I wasn't going to waste it. I rushed out of the throne room and down the corridor until I reached Florence's room. I knocked hard. A few seconds later, she opened the door. "I told you-" She paused when she realized it was me. "What's going on, kid?" I shook my head. "No time, come with me."

Frazior's Point Of View:

Florence gladly ran behind me as we made our way to the sight where I fell through. Every guard was busy being told to gather to another area, so we didn't get caught. Florence looked at the closed up ceiling. "Not to be a buzzkill or anything, but there isn't an exit from here." Before I could protest, we were magically buzzed up to see Rafael's face above ground. Confused, I asked, "How?" Rafael shrugged. "One of my many abilities I guess." I then looked to see Exavior and Lucy beside him. They both ran and hugged me. I hugged them close and then we separated. "Thank you, guys. I would have died if you didn't help me." Lucy smiled, clearly elated at seeing me again. Rafael shook his head and threw his arms up. "No thanks to the guy that actually saved you. Of course." He then saw Florence behind me. "Well done, Frazior." Florence stepped out behind me and saw Lucy. "Luciano!" She ran to hug her and Lucy was confused. She uncomfortably stepped back. "Am I supposed to know you?" Florence's eyes became sad. "I realize it's been many years since I have seen you as a baby. I'm your mother's, Sanda's, sister." Lucy's eyes lit up. "We have a lot to catch up on then." Florence smiled and nodded as Exavior butted in, "But first, we need to bring you back to the Grosen Queen." Florence raised her finger as an idea hit her. "One moment." She turned to me and held her hand out. "My necklace, if you please." I nodded and handed her the necklace back. She pushed the button as smog happened and little Yosif was released. Exavior flew back in shock. "What is that?" Lucy eagerly looked at Yosif. "Is he your pet?" Rafael and I kept quiet, just watching the whole thing. Yosif put his little hands on his hips. "I have you know, I am not a pet! I am the Great Yosif!" Lucy and Exavior's eyes widened as Florence laughed.

Luciano's Point Of View:

There was something bugging me about Florence, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. I turned to Rafael. "So, how did you bring Florence with Frazior if you just said his name?" Rafael placed his hand under this chin and looked at me as Exavior butted in, "Yea! That doesn't make too much sense." Rafael responded very carefully, "I voiced it like I wanted the surrounding area around him to us. I suppose that meant anyone living as well." Frazior chuckled. "Well, good thing you did! We got our mission complete." As I was about to respond, I heard something in the wind. We all turned to see a bird flying our way. Once it got close enough, we saw that it was mechanical and the color of blue. It cawed and landed on my shoulder, indicating that it was a message for me. It spoke out with King Gorgon's voice, "Princess Luciano, it is my deepest regret to inform you that a world war is coming. I will need to be in this war, so I humbly ask you to come back to the Bunard Clan as soon as possible. I need someone I trust to look after the clan. As to when, it will be in two months on the night of the blue moon. Princess Raven and her large group split up and are working on informing each of the clans. I will make sure word gets out to them in case that fails. King Gorgon, signing off." Everyone turned to me in shock as the blue mechanical bird shut its beak. Rafael responded, "If a world war is happening, we all need to be ready." Exavior patted my shoulder. "Where you go, Frazior and I follow." Frazior nodded. "If you are meant to be in the Bunard Kingdom, we will guard it with you." Florence responded, "I will inform the Grosen King and Queen."