Remained Unbroken

Chapter 7

I was having fun,dancing and laughing at anything and everything.  Mom was with me. We were having a picnic at this awesome place, I forgot it's name, with an amazing view. It was one of those views that artists love to paint.  It was a valley with a clean river that was glimmering in the sun's rays. There was vegetation everywhere, practically all green. Birds were chirping happily. Butterflies of all colours were flying all around us. I don't know what my mom and I were talking about,but it was perfect. This was what I wanted,to be back home on a road trip with my mom, celebrating my birthday.  Making fun of all the weirdos around us. Appreciating nature and just enjoying the odd life that we had.  But that's in the past tense. The life that we had,we can't have it anymore. And why ? Only because my dad and mom married each other and I was born, now I have to save a world that I've only known for a few weeks cause a war is coming . Yeah,it's not fair, but in life it never is. I mean, I'm only frickin 16! This much responsibility isn't suppose to be bestowed on me. No, I was suppose to become as rebellious as I can and enjoy my life to the fullest.  I was suppose to start a new beginning, a new life that I have to create,not a life that is created for me.  Yep,my life sucks. I knew I was dreaming, so I just enjoyed the little time that I had with my mom. I wished that it could last forever.

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Logan's pov
I woke up to the sound of arguing.  My head hurt and my ears were ringing.  I was in my fluffy ,comfy bed .I don't know who or what was arguing, but their rachet noise was really pissing me off.  Couldn't they do their arguing somewhere else? I couldn't remember what happened. Why am I in pain? Why am I asleep? I was glad that I got a good night's rest but it was kinda odd for me to sleep peacefully and wake up to this much pain.   I tried getting to a sitting position, but my back refused to obey . I decided to just stand instead. After what seemed like hours, I was finally able to stand. I was wearing a white silky nightdress.  I wonder who I borrowed it from, cause I usually sleep with baggy shirts and boxers. I made a mental note to find out whose nightdress this was, and thank the person later. The arguing was getting louder and the more I listened, I started recognizing the voices.  I walked towards the arguing.  Dave, Tris ,Jake, Toya, Diagra, that mysterious woman in charge and some other people who I recognised but forgot their names,were around the long dining table throwing curses at each other. They were all standing up, ready to strangle each other. I had a really bad headache, this noise was just straight out torture.

"What are y'all arguing about?  I practically feel like my ears are bleeding. "I said with a levelled tone. Not loud like the others, I didn't want to ruin my voice .

Once everyone saw me, they shut up immediately.  A few minutes passed by, and everyone was just looking at me. I was getting uncomfortable, I don't like it when so much attention is on me. I tried avoiding everyone's eyes.

I was amazed when Jake stood up ,approached me and said, "Guys, stop staring at the poor girl.  It's clear that you're making her uncomfortable. "He offered me his seat and I sat down.  He stood behind me and cleared his throat.  Everyone snapped out of their trance and Madam Chief ,I should clearly ask for her name, decided to speak.

"Uh,Logan, "she started saying," There is a bit of an issue going on. "She looked around for someone to help her out, but everyone avoided eye contact. She sighed and continued, "We received a letter from the High Council.... "

I stopped her there. "You have a high council? I thought you said that we were the ones in charge here. "I said ,clearly confused.

"Yes Logan, we have a high council. But that's not the big news Logan, so listen and let me finish explaining. "Madam Chief said a bit annoyed. She must be annoyed cause I interrupted her. My bad. I shut my mouth very quickly.

"Thank you, "she said," As I was saying, we received a letter from the High Council.  They have the most authority in all of Kuklos.  Yes,Kuklos doesn't have a ruler but they are those who tried to claim the throne before, evil beings who didn't deserve the throne. So the Lord of Vampires,Lord of Wolves, Lord of the Light Angels,Lord of the dead,  Queen of Witches and Lord of Fairies ,also called the Powerful Six, decided to form the High Council. So that they can protect the throne and choose the best ruler, because the ruler of Kuklos will rule them as well.  So they want a ruler who is worthy.  Now as the High Council, the Powerful Six need to be told everything. So if we want to do something,we have to get their blessing . Now we kinda brought you here to Kuklos without their permission.  And they kinda found out, so they've sent a letter saying that they want to have dinner with you next month. " Madam Chief was fidgeting.  And she's always confident , so that meant that the dinner was not a good thing.