[color=C6DEFF][center][h1]Lila Moriarty[/h1][/center][/color] [sup][@Rai] [@13org][/sup] As Anui started talking, Lila simply stood there, silently hearing his words. She knew deep down inside that she wasn't quite herself right now, things were still confusing to her. In only a few hours, she was given not only vision, but a new life, a new purpose as well. But all of that changed when she saw Anui's face. She wasn't used to all those emotions, but it was clear that Anui was very hurt by her outburst. She couldn't help herself but to snap after so many things happened, her life literally was turned upside down in only a few hours. People she thought were allies turned to be her enemies, strangers turned out to be her allies instead... Without knowing how to apologize and too embarrassed by her actions, she choose to simply be quiet and listen as Anui continued talking. It was only on that moment, that Lila finally stopped talking and thinking about all that, the moment she lowered her gaze to avoid looking to Anui, too embarrassed to say anything, that she realized how beautiful that cave was. Not only the tree had a light of it's own, but the fishes were also shining underneath the boat. All that combined gave that cave a calming, almost mystical feel to it. After a good amount of time passed with Lila saying nothing, just hearing Anui and looking at the beautiful scenery around her, her expression slowly changed. All the chaotic mix of emotions was finally subsiding. After such a harsh shock, she was finally in control of her own emotions once more. When Anui started to talk about the tree and how he went there when he was younger, Lila couldn't help but give a discreet smile. She had just realized how well Anui could read her, even in the chaotic state she was in a few moments ago. Even though they had just met each other, Anui understood her, something that no one had ever tried to do before. Even Mirror, who only tried to 'tame her blood' never tried to understand how she felt about things. Besides that, there were more similarities between them. Even though their past was so different, it was also incredibly similar in a certain way. Both of them were troubled by what they were and their position on this world, their purpose. But now things have changed not only for him, but for Lila as well. When he gently grabbed her hand, kissing the back of her hand as he walked her to the boat, she finally looked at him once more. With a tranquil, but warm smile and a peaceful expression, she answered him. [color=C6DEFF]"Nothing I do or make can change my true nature. I may be still a girl, but I'm also an assassin. I was born and raised as a weapon."[/color] Lila said, with a soft voice, almost whispering, as if she feared to break the tranquility and calm aura that place had. [color=C6DEFF]"But I never had a purpose. I didn't know who I was..."[/color] She said, smiling to him. [color=C6DEFF]"I [I]am[/I] Lila Moriarty. And I [I]will[/I] reclaim what I have lost."[/color] Lila said with a serious expression. She knew nothing about the royalty nor even how to be and act as a royal. She was unfit for the nobility, at least on her eyes. But there was one thing she was born and raised to do. One thing she knew very well... To Kill... [color=C6DEFF]"I can't flee from nor change what I am, Anui... I don't know how to be or how to act as a Royal. I don't know anything about politics... But there is one thing I excel in. To kill..."[/color] Lila said with a soft voice, almost like if she was accepting that side of her. [color=C6DEFF]"I'm still learning how to be 'Lila Moriarty'... I'm still learning how to 'control' all the emotions and new aspects of me I never knew before, but deep down inside, the weapon I am will never cease to exist and the blood I've spilled will always be there."[/color] She continued. In her voice, there was no regret or sadness. She had truly accepted that side of her. Normally, it would be shocking to hear a girl like her speaking about such things with such a tranquil expression, but those words Lila said meant a lot. Although she was still a weapon, she was not only that... Anui had shown that to her. [color=C6DEFF]"Don't worry. It's in my nature, engraved in my body, in my muscles and reflexes. I am and will always be a weapon... But you also showed me that there is much more about me that I don't know myself."[/color] She said, looking to the tree on the middle of the lake, with a distant expression. [color=C6DEFF]"Help me to find out who I am, Anui. Help me to learn, to know who 'Lila Moriarty' would have been if the Moriarty were still alive. I want to know who were the responsible for taking me from my family, but I also want you to teach me how to be a royal so I can be with you..."[/color] She said, with a serious expression. [color=C6DEFF]"I'm still uncertain about many things, including about who I, Lila Moriarty, really am, but of one thing I'm sure. Wherever you go, I will be by your side..."[/color] She said, looking to his eyes, before looking down for a moment. It was obvious that it was still hard for her to put in words everything she was feeling. After a long silence, she looked at him again. [color=C6DEFF]"I... I know I'm a mess right now... I'm sorry if I hurt you with my words... It's still... hard for me to tell you everything I'm feeling..."[/color] She said, in a low tone, struggling to say those words. [hr] [color=0054a6][center][h1]Sophia[/h1][/center][/color] [sup][@Rai] [@13org][/sup] Queen Allo's words, although serious, were true and Sophia understood that. The situation that they were facing really needed to be dealt with as soon as possible... But that didn't mean Sophia wouldn't be happy if Queen Allo came to her after that. It was just how Sophia was. There was a reason why the monks in the temple often said she was like a big mother due to the way she treated not only the other monks, but the young appendices as well, even playing with them, but at the same time, there is a reason why they said that there is nothing more fearsome than an angry mother trying to defend it's children... [color=0054a6]"I agree, Queen Allo. There are indeed more pressing matters at this moment..."[/color] Sophia said, with a neutral expression but giving her a very discreet smile before she turned to King Vrondi again, letting her know that if Allo wanted to search for her after the meeting she would have no problems with it. Going back to more serious things, when Sophia heard King Vrondi saying that the armor was made with the scales of the dragon god, even Sophia froze for a second... Did he really meant [I]that[/I] dragon god? Even for Sophia, who was the Dragon of Knowledge, information about the dragon god was still scarce and elusive... Not much was known about him. Sophia didn't try to hide her surprise when she heard King Vrondi. [color=0054a6]"The Dragon God..."[/color] She repeated, with a mix of curiosity and alarm on her expression. [color=0054a6]"Even for me, finding information about the dragon god and the ancient gods are... scarce... "[/color] She said, lost in her own thoughts. [color=0054a6]"This can prove to be a problem..."[/color] Sophia said. But even though it was evident that she was surprised by that, there was still curiosity and excitement in her voice. Sophia loved knowledge... Having the opportunity to obtain that knowledge, which proved to be so hard and elusive was indeed exciting for her. But before she could say anything more, a phrase King Vrondi said surprised her even more than the matter about the Dragon God and the ancient gods... As soon as King Vrondi finished talking, both Magnixx and Queen Allo also expressed their desire to send some men of their own. Even though Vrondi didn't accept, claiming that the force he was sending through the lands to search for that seer was made of many different kingdoms, just the fact that not only Allo and Magnixx, but even Tydra had no qualms in working together was simply surprising. It was certainly not like the old kings and queens... [color=#FBB917]"The band I sent out are formed from all over this land. They will be the beginning of the new allied forces. With each of your agreement they will fly a banner under all of our names. To assemble exceptional talent across the land. With this we will begin the first step to unified power!"[/color] King Vrondi's voice echoed through the hall, followed by Magnixx, Tydra and Allo clapping, Sophia couldn't help but let out a satisfied and proud smile. [color=0054a6][I]"Have they really changed so much from the old kings and queens?"[/I][/color] Sophia thought to herself. Different kings and queens, different powers and different nations joining forces like brothers and sisters to fight against a common enemy... The thought of kings and queens joining their forces, living in peace and harmony as brothers and sisters surely brought a smile to Sophia's face... That was until she saw Sleeth's frown in the corner of the room... [color=0054a6]"In the face of a common enemy, Kings and Queens of different nations joining forces..."[/color] Sophia said to herself, with a discreet satisfied smile on her face.