Of Love and War

Encantadia: A New Leaf iv

           

Lireo

As days passed the threat of Hathoria starting an invasion is growing. Mine-a and the Lirean council is always on edge with regards on this matter. The queen's days became much longer because of the number of council meetings and visits she does everyday but Enuo has always been there in the background. Accompanying her whenever she leaves and sees to it that the queen is in good health, he may lack the healing ability the normal sapirian has but he's compensated it by studying deeply on potions and brews helpful in restoring and maintaining someones health.

The queen and him are currently atop of the highest tower in Lireo. It has been a routine for the queen to go there to escape her duties just for a time being. And it has been Enuo's self-imposed mission to be there with her, even when she doesn't need someone to talk to. He became part of the queen's "comfort place".

"It has been a long day" Enuo suddenly said

"Tell me about it" Mine-a has gone weary of the things she did especially that day for Pirena already started to attend the royal academy and the eldest of the diwani's acquired a temper very similar to that of her father.

"I've heard Pirena already started to have formal lessons?" Enuo inquired as if he is checking on his child

"Yes, she's already shown interest in the battle arts" Mine-a seemed nervous

"Well about time she venture into other things, that daughter of yours seemed to have read all the books about warring and battle tactics in your study" Enuo chuckled as he leaned on the wall. Mine-a faces him

"And you were the one who was always with her during those times, why did you let hear read those books Enuo?" Mine-a said in a worried tone

"It's just a coincidence that I was always there when she was reading" Enuo shifted his eyes, acting innocent

"Really? Everytime she was in my study you were also there, how was that a coincidence?" Mine-a was amused how the Rehav is acting

"Well you've given me permission to enter your study and it's a waist to let the books in there left untouched" Enuo said in a mischievous tone

"Well I'm glad you were there to guide her. To be honest I am afraid to let her into the fighting classes. She .  . . Pirena has the innate affinity towards war and I fear that honing her battle skills to the finest might bring harm to her" Mine-a said as he turned to face the horizon again

"What you need right now are not doubts my queen, you need to trust your daughter that she will grow into a great protector of the realm with her skills" Enuo assured Mine-a, which made her smile

"You really have your way with your words Rehav" Mine-a giggled also making Enuo laugh

They are already very comfortable with each other to share laughs that even the court maids and guards are gossiping that they are already having an intimate connection. But Enuo never took advantage of that rumor, he was contented to be able to stand close to Mine-a, admiring her from the background, He also respects his older cousin Raquim.

As they shared their laughs a certain Mashna-de is feeling sad just a floor below them

"Oh Alira Naswen what're you doing here?" Muros saw the mashna-de standing in the balcony

"Huh? Oh I was just thinking about something" she snapped out of her daze and tried to act natural

"The Queen and your Rehav are on the top again" Muros said as he heard their voices

"Yes" Alira replied in a gloomy voice

Muros gave him a patronizing look

"What's that for?" Alira asked