Battle of The Elements COMPLETED

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Titania

The next morning, I sat next to Alex as I reapplied his bandages with clean cloth. His face was wet with sweat from the pain of his wound but he didn't show any sign that he was hurting.

We were going home today. Melanie and Jake weren't coming – Bridgette said she didn't want the king to send them to the labs – so it was just the four of us as we packed up our bags and took to the horses.

Alex winced as he sat on his horse, but other than that, he was ok. As the long journey prevailed.

As we trailed along the countryside, we started talking about what we would do.

Bridgette was the first to propose an idea, "I vote for going to the palace, getting help for the scrapes we have, then, we can stay there for a few nights."

Alex seemed happy with that.

I couldn't lie – I was happy to head home too. I wanted to see my father more than anything.

Harrison hadn't said much since the incident with Alex, but he finally spoke, "I think that's a great idea. We could use some rest."

Dane laughed, "I just want to go to a good bar."

We all laughed.

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We reached the palace in an hour – thanks to Bridgette's shortcut – and I felt my whole body relax when I entered the gates to the kingdom.

Our horses were taken to the stables and as soon as I left Apollo, I ran to my home. I slammed the door open and ran to my father. He embraced me with open arms and we stayed like that for what felt like ages.

Harrison knocked on the door with an awkward look on his face, "Uh, Bridgette said I should stay here until our rooms are assigned."

My father smiled politely, "Of course! I hope you don't mind the mess. I had no idea my daughter had a boyfriend."

I felt my face turn bright red, "He's not my boyfriend father."

Harrison smiled, "It's not like that sir."

My father smiled, "Call me Arthur."

Harrison nodded, "Ok Arthur. So, where can I put my things?"

I smiled – there seemed to be a lot of smiling -, "Just over there." I said as I gestured to the couch.

I went into my room and almost cried as I saw my bookshelves and my indoor garden by the window. I slumped onto my bed and gave a sigh of relief as my head hit the pillow. The smell of me filled my nose and, for just a moment, I was completely relaxed.

Alex knocked on the door with a look of panic on his face, "We have to see my father, now."

I nodded without saying anything and he grabbed my wrist and trailed me to the throne room.

Bridgette was standing with Dane – who had his arm around her, did I miss something? And her face lit up when she saw me. The King sat on his throne with the usual look of displeasure on his face. He saw me and – as usual – averted his eyes.

Next to him, a woman sat smugly on her own throne. She had black hair and green eyes. She wore a silk, purple dress and an extravagant necklace.

Harrison walked into the room and took a stand next to Dane. Alex led me to the group, but I never took my eyes off the woman – she didn't look any older than I did, but someone of her elegance couldn't be called a girl. I saw her tongue gently wipe her bottom lip as the king said his next words, "Alex, meet your new fiancé."