A/N: Oh sweet I finally got through this next part. It's always like this when I write. I come to a part that I have a hard time getting through, but once I get over it, it's like a flood and I can't stop writing! At least this time it didn't fully take another year to get the next part out. Next part I can fully assure you that it's the last part of Ch. 6. Definitely my longest chapter to date. Anyway, many thanks to my editor Todger65 for being SO patient with me! Hope ya'll like this next part.
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After lunch the rulers, their partners, and Ankor head toward the conference room. There was silence as they walked. Torrence and Cerulos led the way. The man recalled the last time the conference was here. It was four years ago and things were less complicated and more easygoing. What happened to the harmony between the clans? It really puzzled Torrence.
"Best focus on the matter at hand, Torrence." Cerulos suggested telepathically.
Torrence turned to his partner and nodded.
Once they made it to their destination, the rulers sat down in designated seats with their partners beside them. Ankor sat in a seat on Torrence's other side since he was in residence there currently. Even though Torrence was the host clan, all rulers had a chance to lead the meeting. This year it was Lord Garrison's turn to lead.
Standing up, he said, "I will now call the Council of Fraidel to order. I thank Lord Torrence and the Water Dragon Clan for their hospitality. First things first, we'll start with events that have happened within the past year. Lord Zephyr, since you're to lead next year's conference, you go first."
Zephyr didn't say much; only that he got engaged this past year. Next it was Torrence to speak.
"As all of you are aware, my father and brother and their partners, Gladius and Andros were killed this year. We're still searching for the perpetrators, but there are very few leads. Only things we do know were they were ambushed and were located near the border of the Redstone Mountains."
"Are you suggestion my clan had anything to do with that?" demanded Rowan, who stood up.
"Sit down; you're acting out of order." Vyx spoke up harshly.
Rowan glared at him, but sat down. Torrence sighed and continued.
"Also, this past year, I too got engaged recently with Lady Galeena, who is my soul mate."
"I am curious about something Lord Torrence. Where is Lady Galeena from?" asked Hugo.
Torrence turned to the dark haired ruler. The man was genuinely curious. Since it was common knowledge amongst the rulers that there were other planets, he saw no issue with letting him know.
"She's from another planet." He said.
"And you two were still able to connect through dreams? I didn't think that was possible for two people from different planets to be soul mates." Commented Garrison.
"Yes it is intriguing. Are you sure she's not originally from here?" questioned Vyx.
"I am sure. She was born there and her family lives there." Torrence replied.
"So how did you travel to this planet and back?" asked Zephyr.
At this question, Ankor coughed into his hand, which drew attention to him.
"Oh, I see." Zephyr grinned.
"Gentlemen, might I suggest you move on?" Cloe suggested.
All nodded in agreement and the meeting continued.
Next was Hugo, who announced that in the past year tremors started occurring in the central region of Nordina.
"It only just started several months ago. They're small, but have been affecting the local area. Currently our cave experts are looking into it." He announced.
"Want me to send some of my people since we get frequent tremors?" asked Rowan.
"Same here." Added Garrison.
"No thanks. I'll manage. I'll contact you if I do." Hugo answered.
Both rulers nodded. Hugo was used to solving his own issues. Still he was always cordial and rarely blamed anyone for anything. And considering how much he'd been through, that was saying something. While everyone in the room lost someone, Hugo lost his entire family in a short time frame. First he lost his twin brother, Hector, as a kid. Sad thing was no one knew what happened to the prince. It isn't long after that, that a deadly outbreak of the slow killing disease, koragan, takes place and takes out a fourth of the Dark Dragon Clan, including the two rulers. Hugo's paternal grandfather raised him until he turned 18 and became the new ruler. It wasn't long after that the elderly man passes away. After Hugo finished his business, the conference moved on.
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During this time, Galeena was with Lagina and the other guests. Currently they were outside touring the gardens. Galeena was encouraged to interact with the other royals and their partners. She decided to get to know Rowan's family. Since Fiona was on duty, she could not converse with her or Eris. Instead, she talked with Lady Catherine and Pyros.
"I apologize for my son's behavior earlier." The former queen said.
"It is alright your majesty."
"Rowan has always had a temper on him, just like his father, Rolland." Chucked Pyros.
This brought a smile to Lady Catherine, but Galeena noticed it did not reach her eyes. She figured it had something to do with her husband's death. Galeena could not possibly imagine how she would have reacted if she lost Torrence.
"Well, I certainly look forward to getting to know you and your family, your majesty." Galeena replied sincerely.
"Thank you child. I do too."
It was at that moment that Meridian showed up.
"How is Aila, Lady Catherine?" she asked enthusiastically, sliding her arm through the older woman's arm.
This act did bring a bright smile to Catherine's face.
"She's doing well Meridian."
"She is your other daughter right?" asked Galeena.
"Yes she is. I guess you've been learning the names of all the royals now, hmm?"
