Lily and Lord Aphmua began to head to the east walking across grasslands and Aphmua got to see some bears,tigers,and a goat."Lord Aphmua!"Lily called from up ahead urgently.Lord Aphmua stopped looking at a adorable pair of tigers that had been playing and ran up to her,"What is it L-ohh...."She quieted realizing that a puddle of blood on the ground was the reason Lily had called."I think where going in the right direction.."Lily stated after a minute of silence.Lord Aphmua nodded and they continued there trek,and Lord Aphmua grew more serious.They came across a cave and Lily quickly checked it out finding nothing.They kept moving and began to follow the trail of blood puddle that where very conveniently there.When the sun began to fall behind the trees when the trail of blood puddles came to a end.It lead them to a abandoned mine or storage room is what Lily assumed,but the entrance was shut tight with a iron door.Both girls approached the door cautiously but nothing but a angry boar interfered with there approach.When the door was in reach Lily whipped out a stone button and placed it,solving there problem of entering even though Lord Aphmua could have just broke it with a pickaxe.They entered even though Lily was pretty sure something bad was going to happen."Lord Aphmua we should be careful,we don't know whats in this place."Lily advised even though she was pretty sure Lord Aphmua already knew that.'Stop trying to stall Lily.'She screamed at herself and followed Lord Aphmua who was slowly making her way down a hallway.The hallway lead them into a good sized room,in which Zenix was waiting.Upon there arrival he immediately ran forward blade at the ready and spoke calmly as if they where having a friendly conversation."This is for the good of everyone,you two will know his rule,I'm sorry Lady Aphmua,Lily."Zenix said before he was upon us.Lily drew Lithem in a flash barely managing to block Zenix's blade that was aimed for Lord Aphmua's throat.She pushed him back while Lord Aphmua drew her sword.Zenix lunged for Lily this time but she blocked and Lord Aphmua's blade connected with his shoulder and blood began to fall down his arm.Zenix gritted his teeth and tensed up while Lily pushed with all her strength managing to offbalance Zenix.While Zenix was reganing his balance Lord Aphmua got him on his other arm,and with a finial hit to the side he was down and bleeding greatly.From the way they had come footsteps began to echo as someone raced down the hallway.Lily and Lord Aphmua turned just in time to see a man, dressed in green throw a strange looking sort of rock at the wounded Zenix and they both then dissapiered."What?Wh-WAIT COME BACK HERE!"Lord Aphmua exclaimed in surprise."Who was that?"Lily asked shocked."I've seen him before,but I have no clue who he is."Lord Aphmua admitted.Out of the corner of her eye Lord Aphmua noticed a door."Wait,Lily lets see where this leads."She said and then proceed to walk threw the door,Lily following.It lead into a slightly larger room with a few crates shoved into a corner and a locked cell.Rushing over they caught sight of the Lord Of Bright Port."It's the Lord!"Lord Aphmua exclaimed flicking a lever located next to the door of the cell.It swung open with a small clank and they entered."Who are you and are you with that guard!Speak now!Don't make me ready my sword!"The Lord immediately questioned and threatened as they came in."No where not."Lily said quickly glancing at Lord Aphmua."My name is Aphmua,and this is Lily."Lord Aphmua then said getting there introductions out of the way."We have been sent to find you by your head guard,Azura from your village Bright Port."Lord Aphmua then explained."M-My village?It still stands?This is..This is amazing!I had feared the worst had happened to it.It's hard to tell how much time goes by in the nether.I feel like I've been there for months."The Lord admitted."It has been about only a week since you where claimed missing,and are you okay?"Lord Aphmua questioned.I'm..I'm alright,I'm rather tired and exhuasted though.It's been a while since I slept or had a good meal.In fact now that I think about it,my body really hurts.I'm not in any condition to travel now."The Lord said with a sigh."It's okay I'll carry you to the village in this lasso,I do have a favor to ask of you thought."She assured."Well speak."Bright Port's Lord insisted."I need your help,my friend Garroth is incredibly hurt and the only way we can help him is with your healing magicks,do you think you can help me in return?"Lord Aphmua asked."I'm afraid that's going to be very hard for me to do."The Lord admitted."What!?"Lily asked surprised."I would normally help you without question for what you have done but...but the masked man used a crystal and took my powers...I think it has something to do with the weakened shadow in the nether.Ahh my head..It hurts just thinking of that things face"The lord informed them with a sigh."Don't worry well talk more later,lets get you home."Lord Aphmua decided and Lily pulled out a golden lasso and picked up the lord and then they began there journey to Bright Port.Once they arrived the Lord was immediately take care of by the village and about a day later they where allowed to speak with him."It's good to be home,and I see that my village has become different while I was gone.The roads are gone and the people are astray.It looks like I need to get back to work to bring my village back to it's former glory."The Lord Of Bright Port began."So what exactly is going on,I've been hearing rumors about lords dissapiering and this..this king.It's like he doesn't want anyone or rather anything even a village to become any better."Lord Aphmua wondered."The king is a very vile man years ago he was a lord much like myself and you but something happened and he became twisted.Not only him but everyone he influenced became twisted as well and swore ultimant loyalty to him.I myself have lost a few noble guards to him due to his influence.Thank goodness the light protects Azura"The Lord rambled."The Light?"Lily questioned."It's a bond between a lord and a guard that cannot be broken,only few guards have hearts that cannot be tainted to becoming those shadow knights.Anyway after becoming twisted he declared himself as king.If a lord does not surrender his village to him well,that lord goes missing.Dead or imprisoned I know not.I left my village to find a way to end all this madness.When I came upon the werewolves and attempted to help but well...You see where I am now."He explained."Yes but can we do anything about this?"Lord Aphmua questioned."I'm afraid after these recent events our best bet is to stand down and hope the king doesn't come after us.Now I'm in no shape to find any answers.I think for the time being I'm going to rest and secure my village,but here it's not full healing magicks but this is the last of my magick healing potions.Take this to your friend.I'm sure it will help him."He said dismissing them."Thank you we'll never forget this."Lord Aphmua promised and they exited the house.They headed back to there boat and began there journey back home.

'Garroth just hang in there a little longer.'

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I,211 words.Be happy peoples for le long chapter!I felt I kinda owed it because I haven't been updating recently!Also you should go check out Tigerflame_Watson!She's a good writer!Also she is going to be helping me a bit on this story so yeah go check her out!Bye!

~Swan

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