Ariel and Leon left the building. She could still feel the tension coming from him, and wondered if he had told the council everything. Before she could even ask, he met her gaze with a look that said there was more. "What is it?" Ariel asked. Leon hesitated before saying, "The dark elves see this as a call to war, and they're considering answering it. They do hope the great council will deliver those who wronged them like they are supposed to. However, if they do not act soon, they will declare war on all light shadows." Ariel stopped in her tracks while that sank in. She then looked Leon directly in the eyes and asked, "Is the council aware?" "The great council is very aware," Leon sighed deeply. "I'm just not sure that they actually care. Most of them do not like elves. In fact, I t

