Chapter 3
No POV:
It was 1 pm and the Ineritus Pack was calm and relaxed. The Shifters were all relaxing and socialising, as there was no training today. At the very top of the house, was a stressed monarch, who was at the brink of punching a wall in anger. Diaboli was in his office going through plans and mail, when he receives a letter. It was From the Royal Palace in the Divus realm. The letter made his skin crawl and he wanted to rip it into pieces. He took a deep breathe and opened it.
It was a warning letter directly from the King and Queen. Since the Ineritus pack was located, on the edge of the Underealm, it was extremely accessible, and actually visible from the Divus realm, through the barrier. The Magical barrier that separated the two realms was a huge swirling mass, that had the colour, and looked like, Black, tinted transparent glass. It was created by an ancient powerful magic wielder shifter, 100's of years ago, and could only be walked through by those with extreme power, or those allowed in by those with the authority. In this case the L'entrae's. Not many people knew this though, and thought it was just a divide to separate the two realms. The Royals wanted the Ineritus's to Move their location, deeper into the Underealm, so when they expand, the Ineritus won't be visible to the people.
The contents of the letter infuriated Diaboli. He tore it in half, balled it up and threw it out the window. How dare the Royals disrespect him like that, and think he I'll just up and move at will? Those were the thoughts running through his head as he contemplated the matter.
His eyes darkened and a psychotic smile spread across his face. He now sat as his desk eerily calm, and faced the paper in front of him, he started writing a letter back. The Ineritus pack was known to try and start wars, or suggest it, casually but seriously, not afraid to fight, without caring about the laws.
He started writing on the paper, he was suggesting a possible war, if he was told to move. It was bad enough his Packlands were situated in the Underealm at all, he was sure as hell not going further into it. He sealed the letter and summoned Jason to his office. Jason sent the letter off to the Divus realm, directly to the palace, immediately.
2 days later:
A letter came back from the Palace. Diaboli opened it hastily, irked that they sent a casual letter back after being threatened. The letter said, that the palace do no want to start war, and that they were scheduling a visit to try and meet halfway. Diaboli visibly paled. People from the Divus realm were going to come to the Ineritus's Pack, and negotiate, and in exactly 3 days. He growled and, indeed punched the wall in anger. The wall now had a deep fist side hole in it, the plaster falling into the floor. He didn't want anyone from there coming. But he knew in the ends he wouldn't be able to stop them. As if the royals wanted something, 99.9% of the time they would get it. It was bad enough that he had ended up not going through with certain plans that involved Alaia already, he couldn't have nosy guards sniffing around.
Almost immediately he summoned Jason. He told them to give everyone the news, and to make sure that they all behave.
Diaboli: If they embarrass me, or do something stupid, I swear to the Azuron Goddess I will torture them till their screams can be heard from the Divus Realm. Make sure they understand, got it?
Jason nodded and went to announce their Monarch's news to them all. Diaboli sat in his chair, behind his desk, and was deep in thought, he now had to try and make sure that Alaia, was out of sight the whole day, as who knows what could happen...
No POV: The Divus Realm
It was 11:30 in the afternoon. The People in the Divus realm were bustling and happy per usual. But in the Royal palace, things were different. The happy and calm facade the L'entrae's put on when speaking to the public, was non-existent. King Lucierre and Queen Anastasia were sitting, dejected upon their thrones, head in their hands, waiting for news, on one specific letter.
After what seemed like hours, the messenger walked into the throne room. He walked up to them, and after kneeling before them, said,
Messenger: Your majesties, I've come to let you know that D-diaboli has accepted the offer to meet in the Underealm, and try to meet in the middle about the situation.
The King and Queen nod and their demeanour had slightly softened, glad there were no more threats. The Queen then speaks up, her voice was quiet but a little desperate,
Queen Anastasia: And... anything else on the..... Other subject?
Her eyes shone with hope and the king looked at her pitifully. The messenger hunched slightly and avoided eye contact. Lucierre buried his head in his arms, and if it weren't for enhanced hearing his small sniffles and sobs would be muffled. He managed to pull himself together as much as he could, and put a hand on Anastasia's back, as she clamped her eyes shut to prevent the tears from spilling out.
Messenger: I-i'm sorry My Queen. Since that day, a couple years ago, when the spike of energy was detected in the Under Realm, we haven't been able to find anything. All of the Ghost Wanderers that were sent to search for her past the barrier, came back with nothing, both times. The only known living thing there is.....I guess..... Diaboli's Pack House.
The King's head slowly rose, eyebrows furrowed in thought. As he consoled his wife, who was struggling to hold it together, he said, determined but also a little frustrated,
King Lucierre: It's been 16 years. 16 damn years she's been somewhere else but here. She's alive, we know that for sure. We can feel her bond, its faint, but nonetheless, still there. But where? Messenger, you said the only place we haven't searched thoroughly is Diaboli's Pack, right?
The messenger nodded nervously, listening intently,
King Lucierre: Our Guards are going with our head of renovations, to visit The Ineritus, pack. to discuss the land issues. I need you to tell Raven, the Head Ghost Wanderer to secretly accompany the group, and search the Ineritus Pack House. Diaboli is, and always has been very secretive when it comes to his pack house, so we cannot be caught. If we still hit dead ends..... Then we'll have to take further measures, because I really don't know what to do anymore...
The queen jolted up from her seat upon hearing this. Her red eyes blazed and pierced into the king, her fists balled and she spoke, her voice making both thrones rock from side to side due to the power being emitted,
Queen Anastasia: How dare you? I DO NOT CARE if you 'hit dead ends' in the Underealm. We will NOT be taking further measures! If she is alive, we will find her, we will bring her back, and we will get our long deserved chance, If the bond is still there, we are missing something that just needs to be found. Do I make myself clear?
The king gulped and scratched his head nervously, he was 100% scared. He loved her and all of that, and he knew he was a strong king, but when it came down to her anger, no matter what she was saying, he knew better than to oppose her.
King Lucierre: Yes dear, of course, I'm sorry. I understand how you feel, I miss her, I really do, I'm sorry, you can c-calm down now.
The queen instantly smiled innocently, and her hands relaxed, and intertwined. The thrones stop shaking and steadied again with a small thump. She lied back in her chair and gazed into the distance, and said sweetly,
Queen Anastasia: Thank you~
The king took a deep breath of relief. Somewhat embarrassed, his head swivelled to look at the slightly smirking messenger,
King Lucierre: You may leave, you are supposed to be on your way to the Ghost Wanderers, chop chop.
The messenger straightened up and nodded, before walking out the throne room, almost tripping over nothing halfway there. The king and queen shared knowing glances, and sighed, slumping back in place. All they could do was wait and pray, so that is what they did...
Unknown POV:
The Blasted girl is alive. I told Diaboli very clearly, that if he went against me and cut ties, he would never get another chance, and would suffer. Slowly. But no, Mr Big and Scary didn't listen, and NOW, I have no way to contact him. Look what has happened now, I knew that her abilities were coming through before she did, let alone him. He underestimates her strength, soon, very soon, she WILL run away, try and escape from the hell I personally set up for her to enjoy. But it's okay, its fine. When she runs, I will be waiting. My plan is already in play, and no doubt she will walk directly into my trap, and I will be able to proceed with the rest of the plan, without Diaboli. It is a shame though, I must say, after all the work I had to do with Diaboli, it's all going to be thrown away now. Its fine, I have other assets i can use, assets that are right under his nose...
~To Be Continued~
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