The Daughter of Qye

Chapter 21 - The History (2)

There's an actual reason why each Daughter of Qye had to spend the rest of their life inside Suttern and protect the Kingdom.

And it's not only because Qye needs protection.

Or because Qye didn't want to be involved in a war.

It was fear.

The sole reason Suttern needed to proceed with the deal. Not because they fear Qye will be the one to attack Suttern, they fear the possibilities that their enemy would someday gain the knowledge of the power Qye possessed and decided to use it against them. Werewolves are widely known as the enemy of most creatures, there was never any good history between Werewolf and other creatures. 

It's been almost a thousand years since the war that had claimed Tioddre Castle, the one where since then Suttern has changed its name into Suttern Castle.

A long time ago, a Royal Hybrid by the name of Wylard has stated he will not continue the legacy of his empire and anyone who wishes to claim the land and castle should come forward.

The one who did was a Werewolf Family called Suttern and a Vampire Family by the name of Grioyt, one of them was Valon Grioyt.

As cunning as Vampire can be, The Grioyt made a deal with witches, mermaids, dragons, as well as other creatures to side with them and claim Tioddre. However, Wylard had thought it was a cowardice act against Suttern and he decided to help Suttern against Grioyt, defeating them within three days and making it possible for Suttern to claim the then Tioddre Castle.

No one had ever heard of the Grioyt Family after that, some say they decided to go into hiding, others speculated they have decided to end their life with the help of witches. There were also rumors stated they are planning to attack the Suttern, trying to gather people and resources to go against the Kingdom.

Claiming back something that could've been theirs.

The mere thought that someday Grioyt could come across Qye was enough to make the first King shivered in fear, It chills him to the bone and haunts his night. The Councils were called upon as soon as possible, they had to come up with a deal that Qye will never reject, but at the same time has the capability to keep the strongest one within their claws.

And marriage was the only thing that could come to their mind.

There were a few people rejecting the idea, but that was the only way The Councils could come up with. Considering the strongest one among Qye would always be the first daughter in the family and the Crown Prince of Suttern will always be the one to continue the legacy of Suttern Kingdom.

It was a deal that was made only within a week.

Suttern was forcing them to agree or else the only way for Qye to reject was war.

Which would be contrary to every belief, identity and rules, they had obeyed so far.

So Qye could only do one thing, sacrifice.

Lord Valon lived throughout those years, believing that those marriages were merely a political movement that needed between Qye and Suttern. But after almost a thousand years living, witnessing, and watching everything, he knows something was up.

Something is definitely different.

That girl, the First Daughter of Qye is different.

Why else would the marriage be a necessary thing between the two? Knowing well that a werewolf couldn't reject their mate and Qye wouldn't allow having a child of the Suttern.

There must be a reason why.

Lord Valon spends almost a hundred years gathering the vampire family, hiding and staying away out of Suttern watchful eyes. He manages to convince and gather as much as possible to create an army, convincing them that the Suttern will someday become theirs and their first target should be her.

The Daughter of Qye. 

Lady Elleryn.

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Elleryn walks out the door leaving her chamber, the sun is shining through the hallway, as a soft breeze touches her pale skin. Seems like winter is near its end and it's about time she can gather her energy without drinking Qeeup or beg other creatures.

With a light slow step, Elleryn passes through many rooms and along the way sends a regard towards each soldier and servant she happens to meet, her smile had surprised them, though they did bow in respect to her. Upon finding the double door she passes many times, her step begins to rush as she unconsciously skips towards her destination, it’s the library. 

She needs to read books about The Failed Ones, perhaps she can find something through those books.

A way out. 

Things that she never wants to know about before, until now. If her family will have to live in constant danger just because she is the first daughter, then she didn't want to live in that state for longer than necessary. She needs to find a way out of this deal without harming her families and Qye.

The sturdy pale smooth oak double door in front of her was carved with Suttern emblem, a wolf nestled around a crescent moon, a magnificent symbol of the Suttern that ironically was drawn by one of the fairies in Qye. It seems like the relation between Suttern and Qye is deeper than just a facade marriage.

Elleryn pushes the door in front of her, the silence inside the library was the first thing she notices, followed by the bright sunlight that lit the entire room. Each corner with sturdy and polished shelves filled with books which arranged accordingly, a few soft pristine blue couches situated at the middle part of the room and oak tables with books piled up on top of it.

Elleryn examines the shelves filled with books one by one, wondering where she should begin searching.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" a rough voice said, startling her.

Turning around she looks at the tall man in front of her, he seems around mid-forty but age cannot be determined by looks in this world. He has a sharp jaw with a high pointed nose, white hair that style neatly and his silvery white pupils staring right back at Elleryn.

His black uniform indicated his identity as the librarian, his features seem to soften after noticing the identity of the girl in front of him, as if he is glad she has finally come. His eyes seem twinkling with something Elleryn cannot decipher. The man clears his throat, looking around the room before meeting Elleryn eyes once again.

"I can help you find the book you are looking for," he said. Elleryn glances around before nodding her head.

"I need books about the failed ones, also some records about the history of Suttern Castle. It would be helpful if you could get me books about The Deal as well," it tastes wrong on her tongue, to say those words out loud, the failed ones.

Never in a million years, she would say that filthy words in front of other creatures, especially inside the Suttern. If the spirit happened to hear it, their stares of betrayal would keep her awake all week.

Qye never considered The Failed ones failed, at least the Royal Family of Qye never considered to ever use such a word to describe them, just because they can't continue to live inside the Suttern, doesn't mean they failed as a Qye. However, running from their duty to protect Qye, has been considered a failure in the eyes of the citizen, if they cannot protect the Qye, they are considered failed.

Even if the mistake was a simple but lethal one.

Falling in love.

Elleryn swallows her own saliva, hoping to remove the disgusting taste that begins to cover her tongue after saying those words and focus on her current plan, finding records and books to help her figure a way out of this godforsaken kingdom.

"That corner over there will help you a lot, although most of the things you are looking for would be a hundred years old, but I'm sure everything is there. If you can't find it, you can call me. The name is Willy," he said, bowing with respect.

Elleryn murmured thanks to Willy and walked towards the right corner he points just now. She takes a deep breath and begins to search for the book, it takes about fifteen minutes to find all the books related to what she was looking for, and all that thanks to the spirit inside the room, whispering softly and pointing towards each book she was looking for.

Just like what Willy said, most of the books she wanted to read were a hundred years old or perhaps more than that. The brown aged paper and filled with dusted cover, as well as the rusty scent that rushed to her nose, had indicated its age.

Elleryn was sitting on a wooden chair with about six piles of books in front of her when someone put a white sealed old book covered in dust right in front of her. Elleryn raises her head, confused tracing her orbs and meets Willy smiling down at her.

"Perhaps you want to read this as well," he said, pointing to the book. He bows and turns around, leaving Elleryn a little flustered.

Elleryn touches the book that is sealed tight with a thin root, a cursive letter was on its cover, The End of Tioddre in dark brown color, but that's it. She couldn’t find any indication of the author name or the year it's supposedly created. However, there is something about the book that makes her disregard the books she had gathered in difficulty.

A spell had covered it, as if it shouldn't be read by anyone.

But why did Willy give it to her?

She raised her head, searching with her eyes the man from before, her breath turned uneven, deep down she suspected Willy knew something, but what exactly? Her frantic eyes find him immediately, standing on the other side of the room, organizing a book onto its bookshelves in slow and accurate motion.

He stops what he is doing and turns towards her, as if he could feel Elleryn's eyes and he immediately her eyes that had furrowed in confusion, silently questioning him.

And he did the unexpected, or rather said the unexpected. 

Would you want me to tell you, instead?