The waters of the Pool of Tears was still and clear like that of glass, it amazed the Queen every time she visited the Keep. Which wasn't vary often anymore, maybe ten or so years ago she was here more often but that was back in her younger years. She was nearly 55, though you wouldn't be able to tell, not at first anyway. As her hair barely had any grey and her skin still looked young, except for a few wrinkles here and there. She staired at the pool and wondered how many have touched its waters and have gotten their dragon and how many didn't pass the test that the waters gives. She sighed as she touched the cool quartz crystal that surrounded the Pool of Tears, and she woundered if any of this was a good idea.
"My Lady?"
The Queen lifted her hand to her chest as her heart raced, she looked behind her at the man who broke the calming silence. A small smile came to her lips when she saw her first Winged Defender and his dragon Krone. Even after so many years of being in service to her, her Winged Defender looked like he had barely aged. Although she could see his slightly graying hair and crows feet next to his eyes.
"I'm sorry if I scared you my Lady."
"Oh Valor, you always know where to find me." The Queen said as she lowered her hand from her chest and smiled at her faithful knight.
"You are never hard to find my Queen." said Valor as he placed a hand on his hilt of his sword and gave a coy smile.
She could see it in his eyes, that he was happy that she was here. If it wasn't for the news that she was bringing her heart would of soared, but now wasn't the time for such feelings. Her demeanor must of changed as Valor's eyes suddenly looked concerned and he took a step towards her with his right hand stretched out to her. She looked at his hand for just a second before taking it and feeling the warmth and roughness of it, it was suprisingly calming.
"My Queen..."
She looked up into his chocolate brown eyes and for the first time while looking into those eyes, she felt utterly lost. Which must of showed as he gently squeezed her hand, which made her look down and away. She was the Queen she shouldn't let others see her like this, her people looked to her for guidance and protection. But here she was lost and unsure of herself.
"Kendra? What is it? You don't visit vary often anymore.... the Keep I mean." He said the last part before awkwardly clearing his throat. Kendra chuckled softly and smiled before taking her hand away from his and looking up at him again.
"You haven't called me Kendra in a long time, it is nice to hear it from your lips again."
"You're stalling Kendra, please tell me what is weighing on your heart?" He said, the concern never leaving his eyes. It was refreshing to have someone call her out on her worries and in truth she wouldn't normally share such knowledge. But she needed to share it as it was eating away at her and causing her to lose sleep.
Stepping away and going over to a beautifully carved stone chair, she sat down and looked over at Valor and his dragon. "There has been whispers that the Five Kings of Main are joining forces again...."
"We have defeated them before, but this isn't what is troubling you is it?"
"No.... I heard rumors that they have found a way to ride dragons." Kendra watched as surprise spread across Valor's face but he quickly regained himself.
Little Queen, we dragons know the Right and these waters were blessed by Old Wise. We would not let unworthy humans upon our backs.
The voice of Krone echoed through her head and she could sense that what he said was true, but still her worry lingered.
"What Krone said is true...."
"But what if they found a way to enchant something so they too can ride? My Kingdom has stood here for generations, we have accomplished much and we have thrived. But those men, those pigs who call themselves Kings want to see us end and if...... and if they found a way to trick or enchant the dragons, this Kingdom will fall." She said the last part in a near whisper as tears began to well up in her eyes, which she hated but at least it was only infront of Valor. Before she had a chance to compose herself, Valor was sitting beside her holding her hand which gave her a small amount of comfort.
"Do not fear my Queen, for we will preveil. The dragons, for the most part, are on our side. And we have promising recruits that will make great Winged Defenders. Do not worry about our boarders, my troops will defend it well and my spies will gather intel. Your Kingdom will not fall, not so long as your are Queen." Said Valor calmly and confidently as he kissed the back of Kendra's hand. Which made her blush slightly.
"You always did know what to say, to make me feel better... But have your trainee's ready as I feel something big is at work here. And we will need everyone of those riders."
