The Good King

'The Graveyard'

The sun rays slipped through the small window, touching her smiling face gently while she was moving around the room.

She did not need to pack a lot of things in her small bag but the look of excitement could not leave her face.

The moment she heard that Elmer was doing well, all of her worries vanished.

Adelia's eyes could reflect joy and warmth, she could not wait to be able to see him again, holding tight into the necklace he gave her and the bag full of the stuff she had gathered in the past year.

Mostly her precious writings that no one knew of.

Taking a deep breath, and one last look into that small mirror before heading outside and leaving behind an empty room that was no longer hers.

Hawk walked towards the back of the house where a magical looking black mere stood.

Silas was eating some grass, her braids falling down, hiding most of her face.

"Hey there"

Hawk said while walking closer towards her.

The moment she saw him, her eyes were filled with joy, Silas walked towards him, while glancing around in excitement, hoping to see Elmer nearby.

"He is not here, I will take you back home now"

He smiled saying while gently patting her head.

'I hope he got some rest at least'

Hawk thought to himself. He had every right to worry about Elmer because he went from nothing to having full plates on his table overnight.

The day felt warmer and Kardia has never been more lively, the change was very visible from day one.

People busy rebuilding their villages with the help of the knights, some girls were sent back to their homes.

The kingdom was full of joy and little peaceful moments, the hope they have always longed for was alive and walking among them.

Since the king's study room was burnt to dust and as the investigation was still in progress, Elmer requested to transform one of the room into a study that he could use.

While waiting for it to be done. He was in Ivor's study taking a look at some documents, organizing the new letters to make sure he would not miss anything while Louis was away.

He suddenly felt something touching his feet which startled him, yet once he looked down he had such a gentle expression on his face.

"Your majesty"

One of the guards said before opening the door and walking in.

"The study is ready"

He then added.

Elmer smiled nodding his head while walking out and leaving whatever secret he discovered there behind him.

While walking in the hallways followed by two guards, he saw Betty and the little prince walking in the opposite direction.

Crossing paths too soon, while Edmund his behind Betty's skirt, she stopped and bowed her head waiting for Elmer to pass by.

She did not expect him to leave the guards behind and walk towards her.

"Betty, how are you?"

He asked.

Taking a closer look at those tired eyes that he tried to cover up with his bright smile was very worried for him.

"Did you sleep well?"

She found herself asking.

Elmer smiled replying,