The Writing Prompt Challenge

#7

"You're one insult away from starting a war." 

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" Why do I have to meet with the snobby humans  ," Royce asked with a groan.

"Because we need the money," Caddilac , his mother, scolded, " and its not like you have to marry her. So stop complaining and let me fix your hair. "

" Mom my hair is fine," Royce said  swatting her hand aside as he looked into  the mirror. His hair was deep auburn and spiked. His nose peaked out from under his sharp golden eyes.  He usually had a mischievous grin on his face but his classic  annoyed look appeared, as his fangs slightly showed.

" You need to be presentable by their standards, " she said, " Not ours." 

"Ughhh," he groaned again.  Looking at his mom, " Fine but I'm bringing a change of clothes."

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" Anna , are you prepared," the world renowned inventor, Roger asked his daughter. 

" I can't believe we are actually going to try to talk to the beast," Anna said with contempt. 

" They are extremely powerful , and the war that they would wage could kill millions," he said looking at his daughter with a stern glare, " You will be respectful of them and treat them with courtesy." 

"Fine but I am not going to make it long," Anna said with disgust, thinking of the warbirds that her uncle told her about. They were huge , ugly creatures and part of the Twelry Tribe. Ancient beast ,were said to have raised the first Twelry.  They were said to be ruthless and venomous. She,as well as all the other city folk  around the world despised the Twelrys. 

" I may have to be cordial but it doesn't mean I have to like it," she said stubbornly. 

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"Anna its time, " her father said as they left their home wing and headed to the meeting chambers. 

As they came upon the door  he reminded Anna ," stay cordial." Anna huffed but nodded and the doors began to open. She stepped inside with her father, and saw one lone man. 

"Hello my name is Roger and this is my daughter Anna," Roger introduced themselves. 

" Hello, I'm Royce , " He said bluntly. 

" I was expecting more of your people to be present," Roger said," Don't you have guards?"

"I don't need guards," Royce said with a smirk his golden eyes flashed, " And my family is busy with other business. My mother sends her deepest apologizes for not being here herself. Something has come up that she had to attend to. " Anna gazed at the golden eyed boy with wonder. She had never seen that eye color before and was mesmerized. 

" Your mother,"Anna said confused," I thought a Twelry was going to be sent. 

" A Twelery has been sent," Royce said with a tilt of his head, " My name is Royce Zonde Twelry."

" What," Anna gasped. 

"I don't know what you thought we looked like but it is the truth,"  Royce said. 

" Anna behave," her father warned her underneath his breathe. 

"I understand there is a way we can have a truce," Roger asked as he and Anna sat down on the chairs across from Royce .

" Yes, for seventeen thousand gold pieces and access to the mountain pass of Veran," Royce said, " Nothing more , nothing less. That is what we ask." 

" Are you kidding me, " Anna exploded, " You are evil creatures. You have killed hundred of thousands of people. You are cowards, weak fighters that use their magic to defeat warriors that are stronger than them in every way." 

" YOU ARE ONE INSULT AWAY FROM A WAR," Royce bellowed. He stood up from where he was sitting his golden eyes glowing and his fangs bared, " You don't know the first thing about my family, my people. You didn't even know that I was one until I told you. Maybe the reason for the deaths is not my people's but yours. You haven't had the slightest inkling to learn more about us.  You are fools and I was a fool to think we could have a treaty. " He stood up to leave, but Roger stood up too.  

" We, the Veran,  agree to your terms," Roger said with certainty, " I still have to speak to the world council but I am certain they will agree. We need to stop this feuding and I will gladly take the first step. 

" Maybe I was wrong," Royce said with slight admiration," Not all humans are fools. Talk to the council and then we will be in touch" With that he exited the room and headed back home.Mind filled  with the ramifications of what he just did and of the fiery human girl named, Anna.