Everwoodstar

The meeting

Chapter two

So they were all looking at us. My mother looked at me with rage and then she said

Queen: "Luna, you have finally decided to join us."

Luna: "Yes, mom, I apologize for getting lost in time. Luckily, Tristan went to find me; without him, I would not have made it."

She stared at me and said in a sarcastic way.

Queen: "Thank you, Tristan. You are always looking out for her."

Tristan looked at her, bowing his head respectfully.

Tristan: "Anytime, my queen."

Then I walked and sat down on my chair.

Queen: "Okay, everyone is finally here. Introduce yourself in the order of the phyla you belong to within the kingdom.

"My name is Malcom, and my phyla is Everwoodstar of the North."

He is half human and half ogre, and from what I have heard, he is the best fighter in his phyla; no man dares to challenge him. He is nineteen, and his voice is deep and intimidating. He wears a slicked undercut haircut and has one blue and one green eye. Rumor has it that he can fight forty men at once.

"Hello, my name is Selene, and I belong to the Everwoodstar phyla of the South."

She is a siren with gorgeous red curly hair and the most radiant skin. She is nineteen years old and has blue eyes. Her tone of voice is calm and sweet. Her phyla is composed of half water and half land. Sirens can walk on land as well as swim in water. The sirens' song is their most powerful attack. They also have a magical fountain where they create healing water using a siren's tear drop and an incantation they sing.

"My name is Kraven, and my phyla is Everwoodstar East Side."

He is a vampire with the darkest black hair and green eyes, and he has a fit body. He is eighteen years old, tall, and well-dressed, with an intriguing and almost dark presence. According to what I have heard, he is a brutal killer. Vampires made a deal with the queen: they would join one of the phylas and swear to fight and protect the kingdom in exchange for a magical spell created by the queen that allowed them to walk in the sun without turning to ashes.

"My name is Braxton, and my phyla is Everwoodstar on the West."

He is a werewolf with black short hair, a black sexy beard, and a fit body. He is twenty years old, tall, and has hazel eyes.

"Okay, my name is Luna from the Everwoodstar kingdom, and I am the daughter of the queen, the future ruler of all phyla."

I have brown straight hair and green eyes. I am a White High Witch.

"And, by the looks of it, a brat," Kraven said softly.

Tristan: "Vampire, you better know your place".

Kraven started laughing and stared at me, saying, "I will not apologize for telling the truth."

Then Tristan charged at him, saying, "I will teach you how to speak to royalty, you bloodsucking demon!" Kraven stood up and prepared to fight.

"Enough!" yelled my mother. "You two need to calm down." She used her paralyzing magic to prevent them from colliding.

Tristan: I apologize, my queen; my behavior was not the best."

Kraven: "I am sorry, my queen."

Then he sat down, and Tristan returned to his standing position. There was only a brief pause before Tristan's father spoke...

Lord Barek stated, "I expect respect, teamwork, responsibility, and, most importantly, loyalty from all of you."

Queen: "You are the chosen ones to protect this kingdom; you will train and obey your commands for no other reason; acting alone or making decisions without the team could cost you your life or one of your teammates. With that said, all of you are expected to report for your first day of training at six a.m.; you may now proceed to your rooms, which Lord Barek will show you."

She got up and exited the room. Everyone started to follow Lord Barek. Each commander had their own room connected by a hallway. After everyone had gone to their rooms, Lord Barek said, "I need to speak with both of you, Tristan and me."

Lord Barek: "You are the next one to be crowned; you cannot show any weakness in front of anyone, and you must especially demand respect; you are the leader and commander, and they must trust every decision you make in difficult situations. Tristan, you are going to be her right hand one day, and I appreciate your willingness to protect her.

Tristan: "Yes, father, I would give my life for her if necessary."

Lord Barek: "Remember, there will always be darkness attempting to seize control of the crown."

He then turned and walked away. Tristan and I continued walking down the hallway. I drew him to a corner of the hall where no one could see and kissed him. I told him thank you for what he did and that it was kind of sexy, and he kissed me back and told me that he can not always be with me, and that I will be far away with that demon vampire at times, and he will not be able to protect me.

Luna: "Do not worry, Tristan." I can protect myself, and you know that this is my job. You have to get used to the fact that I will be fighting battles that no one else can."

He smiled, drew my waist close to him, and whispered into my ear...

Tristan: "Okay, I will trust you, my love. I simply do not want anything bad to happen to you. I have to go, love; I will see you tomorrow after your training."

He kissed me and left. I went to my room to get ready for training the next morning. And in my room, my mother was waiting for me.

Queen: "Luna, tomorrow you begin a new journey, and I want to give you something. This was my mother's, and I hope it helps you as much as it did me; your magic is a part of you, and this will help you channel what little magic you have now until you have complete control over it in two years."

It was an ancient relic half moon necklace. As soon as I put it on, I felt the magic flowing through my veins.

Luna: "Thank you, Mom."

I gave her a hug.

Queen: "Be safe, my daughter.

She asked as she walked towards the door.

Queen: "And about Tristan, should I be concerned that something is going on between you two?"

Luna: "No, Mom, he is my best friend." I responded.

Queen: "Okay, Luna." I will trust you, but you know that cannot happen."