forum It's not in the Cards (O/O)

Started September 03, 2019 by @Vuclan-is-tired

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He took a deep breath. "N-no it's alright… It just means what we just saw was the future before it actually happened. We need to start working on a cure and I need to find the assassin… Can you handle things here?"

Lucien nodded. "Oh. Yeah, yeah. What do you need me to do?" He took a deep breath.

"Gather your best medical staff, have them meet me in the library. As well as the king. But keep everything quiet. We don't need all out panic. That will only make things worse."

Lucien nodded, and stood, holding out a hand to help Aki up. "Dad might not be able to come, but I'll bring an advisor to take his place if necessary."

Aki managed to stand with Lucien's assistance. "Thank you. Tell him it's urgent. I need him here. I need my master as well." He took a deep breath and nodded to himself.

Lucien nodded. "I don't know how to help with your master, but I'll do my best to assemble everyone needed. I'll be there too." He gave a small smile.

"I can get ahold of my master. Thank you, Lucien." He says softly, running a hand through his hair. There was panic in his eyes but he shoved away those feelings.

Lucien nodded. He put his hands on Aki's shoulders gently, trying to reassure him. "Hey. It'll be okay. I promise. You don't have to do everything."

Aki glanced at the other and smiled weakly. "Thanks." He mutters before sighing deeply. He looked rather sad, and worry and terrified and… god there were so many emotions running through him. He was so scared.

Lucien smiled a little. "You're welcome." he wasn't sure how to help Aki fell less…worried and scared.

Aki nods. "I best be off. Please have them in as soon as possible." He bows before hurrying off.

Lucien nodded, and went to find the people that Aki had wanted him to get.

Aki hurried to the library, gathering ant Intel he could find and then contacting his master. He knew his master was probably busy, but it was an emergency. "Aki… I know that look on your face. Something is wrong isn't it?" Zephyr asks softly.

Lucien spoke to the physicians first, then everyone else, gathering them as quickly as he could. He was frowning a little as he walked.

"I need you here." he withdraws the notebook. "The king was almost assassinated. And I just found a journal with names and a disease that wipesnout half of the kingdom. Please tell me you can come back." Zephyr nods. "I'll be there soon."

Lucien got his father, helping the older man down the hallway. "Please get better." he said quietly. "I don't want to add a third braid to my hair." the two braids in the left side of his hair were for his mother and René. His little way of remembering them. And he didn't want to have to add a third for his father. Didn't want to be completely alone.

He was pacing the library now, starting when he felt a hand on his shoulder. There Zephyr was in all his magic glory. "I hope that was quick enough." He chuckles. "The spirit realm is a mess. But I got here as fast as I could." Zephyr brushed some hair away from his face and smiles a little. Aki felt his fear slowly drip away.

His father nodded. "I know. I'll do my best not to put that burden on you." he replied softly.

Lucien exhaled. "Okay. Thank you."

Aki smiled warmly, hugging Zephyr tightly. "I'm glad you're here. There's so much… It's so hard to breathe… I'm scared." He mutters. "It feels like the weight of this kingdom rests on whether or not I can find a cure…" He whispers. Zephyr nods and sighs. "I'm sorry, my apprentice." He pats Aki's head gently. "I will help you in the best ways I can." He says quietly. Aki nods in thanks before pulling away. He took a deep breath.

Lucien reached out and touched his father's arm. "Dad…why can't the laws be changed? I know this isn't the time to talk about it, but…why do I have to marry a woman?"

"Because…you know why, son. I'm sorry." His father replied.

Aki smiled a little. "You brought Micah." He mutters, gazing at the giant wolf who wagged her tail happily when she was acknowledged. Zephyr nods and smiles. "I never go anywhere without her, you should know this Aki." Aki nods slowly. "I know… She's always been comforting though… having her here." He replies before looking up at Zephyr. "I have the notebook. But it's not much to go off of." He mutters softly.

Lucien led his father to where everyone else waited, helping the older man to sit down on a bed. He let out a breath.

Aki took a deep breath. "I'm ready…" He says softly. Zephyr nods and they enter. "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. King." He bows politely. "I have gathered us all here today because there is a looming threat to our kingdom. Today the prince and I discovered a room that was created by magic. In that room was a journal, along with many many horrors. This… A plague, an illness or disease is headed straight for us."

The physicians stared, whispering a little at the news. But no one questioned it. Many cast curious glances at Lucien, before returning their gaze to Aki and his mentor.

Zephyr nods. "Things have been off balance in the spirit realm, which means there was a disturbance there as well. This illness will spread, will destroy everything. Finding a cure is necessary." Aki places the book in front of the physicians. "There are notes in here that I don't understand. Due to medical words. Could you figure out these pleas" he asks softly