To Dwell In Nightmares and Dreams

Lord and Ladies Return

 

"You seem like you've settled into your role a little more than last time I saw you" The Lady of Air said, nothing was detected in her voice so Stiles wasn't sure how to take it. 

"Thank you, I think" 

She smiled a little at his response. 

Stiles decided to say hesitantly "When you first saw me, did you think I was the right choice?"

She looked of into the distance as she replied "I've never doubted the Silver Soul, it chose you for a reason. I was surprised but that was it, I trust you will do well" 

"That means a great deal to me, thank you my Lady"  Stiles said, bowing his head a little in respect. 

Suddenly a couple of portals, varying in colour grow out of thin air, sparking the air with energy. 

"Though you may have to do more to convince them. They haven't been around as long as I have. They have not yet learned to have complete faith in the Silver Soul, despite it choosing them as Lords or Ladies of their district" 

Stiles nodded, agreeing with her as he remembered the others hesitant and some suspicious gazes. 

The other Lords and Ladies stepped through their portals into the garden. They all lowered their eyes and before Stiles and the Lady of Air, bowing slightly as well, some slower than others.

Madam Rucia stepped a little backwards, deciding to give them all some space. 

The Lord of Power was the first one to notice Madam Rucia, his eyes cold. 

"She isn't one of us, why is she here?" 

"She is here under my request, she is head of the servants in the ex Lord of Minds home and a friend of mine, you will treat her with respect" Stiles sneered. 

Madam Rucia didn't hide her smile and a little of amusement as the Lord of Power sweat dropped at Stiles's defence and quick response. 

"I'm sorry Master. I meant no offence!" He said quickly, bowing deeply. 

Stiles noted he has a bit of an ego in the way he looked at Madam Rucia, but the apology seemed genuine and he could feel no anger and the fear disappeared quite quickly after the apology unlike what he'd felt from the Lord of Fire when he'd told him off for not telling him about the disease running through his district. 

Speaking of, the thread leading from the Lord of Power, towards his district looked strong and healthy again, Stiles was glad for that. The Lord looked the most uncomfortable to be here, Stiles had a feeling he was remembering their last conversation. 

Apart from Madam Rucia and the Lady of Air, the most comfortable person was the Lord of Souls, he seemed convinced he was Stiles best friend or maybe fan boy would be the best wording. 

"What a wonderful friend you have. You've clearly grown in confidence since I last saw you, excellent. The Silver Soul did a amazing job picking you, I had no doubts of course, I-" 

Thankfully Ren was interrupted. 

"I think we'd all like to get to the matter at hand, if we could? After the Lady of Air is gone" She gave an apologetic look towards the Lady of Air "We will be without a ruler for two districts, isn't that troubling?"

"It is" The Lord of Power muttered. 

 "As the Grand Master its your job to look after the Districts without rulers. Are you okay with this? One of us can step in if you are not" The Lady of Earth said rather bluntly, looking at Stiles. It was a innocent question in itself but Stiles could feel a hint of challenge through her words. 

He couldn't look weak. 

Well he thought irritably, now you've said that I'm going to have to be, aren't I? 

"I'll be fine. I will handle them until I find replacements though I appreciate the offer"He said stiffly. 

The Lady of Water spoke up again, her voice soft but they could all hear her clearly but there was a slight irritation there as well but not directed towards him "Now that's cleared up. Theres another matter at hand as well. I was contacted yesterday, they didn't go directly to you Master like they should have but I suspect they wanted to see how far they could push your boundaries, given that you are new" 

"Who?" Stiles asked, frowning, suddenly sensing an extreme contempt running through the Lords and Ladies, they seemed to know already who she was talking about. 

She let out a small sigh, as if she'd rather not deal with this as she said "The Supernatural council"