"Welcome to the kingdom of Axurith," Said Aithlin as the portal closed behind them. Before the group a large gate and a castle behind it. Yet, when they turned around they saw a large city spread out before them.

"WOW! This is even bigger than our kingdom!" Asta said in shock as he looked around at it.

"He's right," Leo said in surprise as he looked over with him.

"This is just the capital," Ariraki said looking over her shoulder as she walked to the gates.

"Right. Perhaps we can have a tour later but we should head inside and get all of you settled." Aithlin said as he walked to the gates as well. The two guards stood at attention and bowed their heads.

"Sire!" They both said as they opened the gates.

"Thank you," He said with a nod as they followed him inside to the courtyard.

"WOW! IT'S EVEN BIGGER IN HERE!?" Asta yelled.

"That's impossible Asta," Noelle said shaking her head. Yet, as she looked around, she saw it was a rather very beautiful and large castle.

Aithlin just chuckled slightly and led them into the halls. He waved down a servant and said, "Prepare a room for these guests please."

"Of course and welcome home, sire." They said with a bow before they hurried off.

"Now this way," Aithlin said taking up his walk again. "I figure we can speak to Gaelin to see if he can say where we should start."

"Who is Gaelin?" Asked Fuegoleon.

"Ah. Right, Gaelin is our librarian. He's also very smart and has great knowledge of many different things. I am sure he can have some information for us." Aithlin said with a slight smirk. He led them through the halls and stopped by two tall doors. He stepped in and held up his hand catching a flying book. Books were flying around the room from this way to that way. In the center was a young man sitting down looking at the books as they flew past.

"Gaelin?" Aithlin called. The man turned and a book hit him right in the head.

"Ow...ah...Sire," he said rubbing his head waving his hand causing all the books to stop. "What can I do for you and I am sorry about the chaos right now. I had to reorder all the books due to a little....uh...accident. Yet, never mind that sire, how can I help you today?"

"Well that will take some explaining," he said sitting down moving some books off to the side.

"Of course. One moment if you will though," Gaelin said as he did a spell sending the books back into place. As he did this the others sat down in chairs as well. Gaelin then turned and sat down and Aithlin takes a breath and quickly explained what was going on.

"Ah. I see so they are after these two," He said as he turned to Fuegoleon and Nozel. "Well...let's think now, I do think I have a file speaking about the last people they attacked."

He stood up and walked away and shortly later he came back holding a stack of papers. "This was about seven years ago though...it seems that they attacked a city by the border of Sailia...what else is in here.... Ah! This was most likely related to something that happened in Sailia. They sent over information since it was a city in our kingdom."

"I figured we will have to speak to the Kingdom of Sailia," Aithlin replied giving a look to Rathel who looked away some.

"Well, rumor has it the healer Narndir lives in a small village there. If anyone can figure it out it's him," He replied.

"Alright then. I guess I will send a message there seeing if we can get passage over the border," Aithlin said.

"Excuse me. Can you please explain what you are speaking of?" Fuegoleon asked.

"Of course," Aithlin said. "The Kingdom of Sailia is a neighboring kingdom, we are allies and they are a very powerful and smart kingdom. I should have known we will have to come to them for some assistance."

"Ah. I see," Fuegoleon said with a small nod.

"Sorry, it will take a bit of time to be sure it is alright to cross the border. So until then, I have a few plans I can put in place in the meantime." Aithlin added.

"Actually it will not take so long there is an ambassador here currently meeting with the first prince," Gaelin said.

"Perfect, I will have to speak to him soon then," He said. "One more thing can you get us any information you have on them?"

"It's not a lot but I will see what I can find for you, Sire," Gaelin said with a nod.

"Perfect," Aithlin said standing up. He looked over as a servant came over and bowed. "Sire. The rooms you requested for them are ready,"

"Thank you," He said with a nod. He turned to the group and said, "this Vari. If you need anything while you are here. She can get it for you and she can lead you to your rooms. I have to make sure we can meet with my brother. Rathel and Arasne I want you two to stay with them. I shall be fine."

"As you say," Arasne said as Rathel gives a small nod. Aithlin turned and left the room.

"Please if you can follow me," Vari said. She waited a moment and then left the room. They followed her through the long halls.

"Hey! I have a question," Asta said as he looked at Arasne.

"Yes?" She asked.

"What's this other kingdom like?" He asked.

"Well in truth I have never been there," She replied. "Yet, from what I know it's filled with magic and wonder. Most of it is forest but there are many there who will have a better idea than us. Also if what he said about Narndir is true we will be very lucky."

"Who is this Narndir?" Nozel asked.

"He's a very powerful elven healer. They say he has tones of knowledge of ancient magic and some say he is also an incredible fighter but most only know him for his healing." She said.

"Elven? There are elves here?!" Asked Nozel stopping short.

"Is that a problem?" She asked.

"The elves attacked and nearly destroyed our kingdom," Nozel said but before he could continue Rathel sighed and pulled off his hood finally. It showed his pointed elven ears, it also showed half his face being scared and one of his eyes was of silver color.

"We are not the elves that attacked your home. The elf they speak of can help as well as any other elf Prince Aithlin chooses to go to." He said as he turned to face the stunned group.

"He is right. We have had over 1000 years of peace with the Kingdom of Sailia." She said.

Rathel nods and then said in a slightly harsh tone, "I recommend you hold off on your hate to the elves if you want to know why they want you. Or you can send you home and they will kill you."

"Rathel! Don't be harsh," She scolded turning to face him.

"I only speak what is the truth," Rathel said as he pulled his hood back up. The group was silent but Asta stepped up and held out his hand to Rathel.
"Well. It's pretty cool to meet an elf who doesn't want to kill me!" He said with a grin. Rathel looked at him and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Uh-huh."

"Don't take it personally. This is just how he is," Arasne said shaking her head. "And no, not all elves are like that. So...let's just get you to your rooms now then."