AN Hey guys here is a nice long chapter for you all on Christmas
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Gregor Pov

As I slowly awoke and adjusted to the light I noticed that Luxa wandered into into my bed. I thought she must just have been lonely but she was trembling like crazy. So I crawled closer to her in the bed and wrapped my arms around her. She started to tremble less and ended up waking. She was shocked to see me hugging her at first then hugged back. “Thank you…” she whispered so quietly that I almost could not hear it. “Anytime.” I said in reply, next we both got up and went of with our day. Once I was dressed Luxa was already gone doing queen stuff so I went to talk to Mareth to ask for some training. I quickly agreed and led me onto his bat to goto the arena. Once we got there I saw cannons being rolled out…. Blood ball cannons. The unusual thing was that there were more the three like last time… there were around 10 filled with 5 blood balls each. That was 50 in total 35 more than before. Once the were in there positions  Mareth walked up to me and held out a matt black sword with carvings of all the animals of the underland. Rats, Snakes, Ants, Roaches, Spiders, Moles, and lots more. “Queen Luxa had the five best blacksmiths make this for you just after you left. It has been helping her not forget you and has been a memorial for you. It was made to show a full underland peace between all species even ants. It is black to match your great fallen friend and is almost exactly the same as sandwiches”. “Wow, it's amazing. Thank you Mareth” “No thank you for giving me the honor and chance to give this to you. Now TO THE BLOOD BALLS!” Mareth said with great excitement. As I stepped in the circle of cannons a man who looked like a higher trainer spoke up. “Gregor the Overlander. I know you may how seen already that there are more cannons and more blood balls. This was made for ragers like you, but it is far too easy for….” he paused for a while until he said “an outrager like you.” I was shocked at what he said and asked “what is an outrager?” “As you know a rager is a fighter far more better than a regular one.  But an outrager is a rager that is far better at fighting…”  “especially when a loved one is hurt” said Ripred while smirking ear to ear. As he walked past me he winked and said “so let's get to it shall we?” “we shall” replied Mareth. As I took a step in the middle of the circle of cannons  I felt the rager sensation arising in my blood. Something I have not felt in years, and I liked it. Before Mareth gave the signal to start the cannons he tossed me a blindfold and said “try using your echolocation” as I put on the blind for I heard Mareth give the signal to start. I clicked my tongue and “saw” the first wave heading towards me. I quickly took stance and swung my sword until I heard massive cheers. When I took off my blind for I saw at least half of Regalia in the stands. But, there was one problem I quickly counted the shells on the ground, 98 halfs. Right when I finished I heard a cranking sound behind me and a blast. I quickly caught the blood ball and crushed it in my hand while turning around and the one that shot that ball, was none other than Luxa. She was snickering a bit but I knew something was wrong. So as I walked up to her smiling face her beautiful violet eyes stared into mine. Once I got to her she smiled and wrapped her arms around me and I did so to. Once the loud cheers stopped chanting started “Crown Him” over and over. Once we heard this we slowly pulled away from then hug to where we each had our hands around each other's waists. When suddenly that same black bat as before flys over and drops a crown right on my head. But this time it is a gold crown with purple and red jewels on it like Luxa’s. I almost notice right away that Luxa recognizes it and I pull it off my head. Once I had it In my hands Luxa was already crying on my shoulder. I called Aurora down and pulled Luxa onto her. “Take us to the royal quarters please” I said “I shall.” Aurora purred back. Once we got there I thanked Aurora and carried  Luxa over to her bed. When we sat down I leaned against the wall near the head of the bed and she dropped he head down to my lap and curled up in a ball. I still had the crown in my hand when she said “It was my father's crown.” “And I want you to have it as yours when the time comes” “Thank you Luxa… I will wear it with much pride.” I responded. Luxa managed to pull herself up to where her head was up on my chest, and put her arms around me. “Well, if I am correct I smell a little bit of love” Said Ripred around the corner. “What do you want my lovely bond” Luxa responded VERY sarcastically. “you and Gregor are needed at Vikus’ quarters.” Ripred stated “we will be there soon.” Luxa replied. She linked her fingers with mine and pulled me off the bed into a hug. When we pulled apart she asked while smiling “Shall we go now?” I quickly nodded and grabbed her hand and she lead the way out. Once we got to Vikus’ room we were greeted by him and lead to a different room. The room was covered in blue tapestries with each underland animal on them. Gnawers, Fliers, Shiners, Hissers, Spinners, Crawlers, Cutters and many I have never seen before. Crawlers I thought to myself, I suddenly remembered I completely forgot about Temp! I suddenly feel really bad and take note to see him later. There is also many couches and armchairs to sit on. The was a few small cabinets with engravings of more underland creatures. When Vikus sits down Luxa and I sit across from him with one arm around each other. “Gregor above… you would ask for the father's blessing to propose to the daughter, am I correct?” Exclaimed Vikus. “That is correct” I responded “Well here it is very similar just you-” “You have to get the brothers too” Howard interrupted while walking in. Next Vikus said “Yes that is correct, and you do have my blessing Gregor but-” “But you will have to fight for mine” Howard interrupted grimly. “Howard!” Yelled Luxa while jumping up off the couch “Luxa” Howard replied grimly. “Luxa it's okay. I'm up for a challenge.” I tell her “B-but-” “Luxa it's okay. I will do anything for you… I will die for you…” I replied slowly. “Now… What do I have to do?” I asked. “I have had a squadron go place a relic that you know very well it the middle of the dead lands. It will be a hard journey but if you will die for my cousin you will do it. We will have medical teams and a squadron watching over you and will only help if it's a serious problem. You will be departing in one week with only a sword and a flier of your choice. The journey will take around five days and will be hard alone with just a flier.” at this moment I noticed that Luxa was crying with her head on my shoulder. I grabbed her free hand with mine and squeezed it to reassure her that things will be okay. Howard and Vikus had left the room to give us some alone time but I “saw” that they were just outside the room with my echolocation. “Gregor… what if you don't come… back.” Luxa said slowly. “I promise that I will come back. No matter what.” I responded “But if you don't-” “No buts I'm going to successfully complete this quest and come back. You got that?” she slowly smiled and sat up saying “Alright I'll trust you…”. Suddenly Vikus popped into the room saying “There is some people that would like to see you Gregor and Luxa.” “We will be right there.” Luxa responded. When we stood up our fingers naturally found each other and interlocked. As we started to walk out of the room I saw a family with a few of the people that I met on my previous quests. Wait… I thought to myself THAT'S MY FAMILY. “Hi?!?” I said while Walking up and hugging my parents. “What are you guys doing down here?” I asked directed to no one. “Gregor! We're staying until after your birthday!” Said Lizzie while leaning against a small pillar. “Wait Your Birthday!!” Asked Luxa with a stern look on her face “When is it!” it took a bit for me to replace which obviously annoyed Luxa “Three days.” I said blankly. “THREE DAYS! WE NEED MORE THAN THREE DAYS TO PLAN THE WARRIORS BIRTHDAY!” she screamed . “I'm sorry for yelling I just want this to be good for you.” she said with sorrow. “Luxa it's okay I don't need a big party.” “Yes you do you are our Warrior… our Saviour. I will have the start planning right away.” she said while nodding to a servant to go give the news. As I turned my gaze over to my family, I noticed that everyone was here, even…. Wait… Mrs.Cormaci?!?! “Mrs.Cormaci what are you doing down here?” I asked while walking up to her. I gave her a quick haug until she responded. “Well I heard that there are some great parties down here in the Underland so I could not skip out on the fun!” “Well it is getting late, shall we go eat?” Ripred blankly said while entering the room. “RIPRED” Lizzie screamed with joy while running to Ripred. “Hey Pup! Why did you have to grow up on me? Huh?” Ripred replied with great sarcasm. Ripred gave Lizzie a small bear hug and started to lead the way to the dining hall. As we slowly walked to the high hall Luxa and I were talking quietly at the back of the group until Maggie came running back with temp beside her. “Gregor! Temp remembers me!” “oh they all do Bo- Maggie you are their Princess. They have all greatly missed you.” Luxa replied to her. Maggie quickly climbed onto Temp’s back and they scurried off. Suddenly I was pulled into a side room by Luxa and she said “Gregor, we must tell your parents about the prophecy and the quest” I nodded in agreement and we both walked out. Just as dinner was ending I spoke up and said “Mom, Dad… Luxa and I would like to speak with you after dinner.” “Alright son” replied my dad. When dinner ended Luxa ushered my parents and I to a private room to talk. Luxa and I sat on one couch and my parents across from us. “Mom, Dad… There is a new prophecy..” I started slowly “No! You are not doing this.” replied my mom slowly raising her voice.

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AN Heyo hope you enjoyed the nice long chapter! MERRY CHRISTMAS