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Judith tried to understand, she really did though she was starting to feel light headed again. For a few minutes it felt as if she was about to fall asleep, she stumbled a little then brought herself to her knees. Marcus flinched as he watched her nearly lose her balance again, he was ready to rush to her to prevent her from slamming her head against the floor. Her eyes rested on Rhyldrin, it had been dark in the cell so she had not seen how badly he was. When they had been walking she had only seen him for a moment but now she was able to see how much damage was relly done to him.

She jumped a little when the dragon approached her then spoke. Judith's ears fell a little and she didn't hesitate to give him her hand. "What is your name?" she asked, she was a bit surprised that she could even bring herself to speak at the moment. She fell silent as he began to chant, she listened to his words though she couldn't understand any of them. She looked up at him when he had finished. "I feel a little better, thank you." she whispered to him. Her eyes ran over the child who stood in front of her, Judith was still a little shocked from everything that had happened.

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Bryon's stomach was twisted up in pain from being so damn nervous. He had not expected the Dragonkin King to allow them to enter the castle and now the Dark Elf Queen and himself were being brought to a room to discuss peace. Bryon wasn't even quite sure what to think of this evening, his mind kept going back to Judith. He was terribly worried about her though he trusted Kane and the other man who the Queen had brought to watch over her and Rhyldrin. He had only looked at her once when she had been brought into the room with Rhyldrin, he couldn't bring himself to see her in such terrible shape. It was his fault, he should have pushed himself to get her sooner.

The room that they entered was what seemed to be a large library, it was a study room more than anything. They did not have seats, though the Dragonkin King sat in one facing them. "I don't expect much guests like I have right now," his eyes shifted from the Light Elf King to the Dark Elf Queen. "I apologize for not having any seating arrangements for you, I will be better prepared in the future." he paused for a moment, trying to think of how to bring light to the subject of peace. "Now, don't be afraid to speak to me. I don't bite." he laughed weakly. "You brought me the medallion, I gave you your friends but you also brought me something that I owe you quite a bit for, my son. Perhaps we could work something out." he smiled.

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A few days passed and the group remained at the Dragonkin Capital, the Dragonkin King insisted that they stay and rest. They had travelled so far and needed energy to travel back. The castle is where they stayed, the King wanted them to feel at home and wanted them to be closely watched by his guards. He knew that their presence in the Dragonkin Capital was unwelcomed by most of his people. Though they would have to get use to the presence of Dark and Light Elves with the new alliance that had been formed. It would take a very long time for his people to accept the alliance but the Dragonkin King looked forward to the future despite the challenges that waited for him.

Marcus had insisted on being assigned to Judith's room, he wanted to keep a close eye on her. He knew that Anna wasn't too pleased with the new alliance, though he hoped that she wasn't as reckless as she seemed to be. Hopefully she would keep to herself and not try to break the new alliance by doing something incredibly foolish. Judith had slept a majority of the time in the room that she was given, only a few people were allowed into the room. One being Marcus, his brother Vrine, Bryon of course and the medic who checked her wounds daily.

Judith was awake rather early, she had been given clothes by a servant since what she had worn earlier was ruined. Her body was still sore and not fully healed. She quickly dressed and reluctantly ate the odd breakfast that was brought to her. The others were prepared to leave shortly, when she opened the door Marcus stood by it. He smiled weakly at her though she spoke before him. "Where is Rhyldrin's room?" she asked, Marcus let out a quiet sigh then shook his head. "You will see him shortly, leave him alone, he needs to rest as much as he can before you all leave." he brought a hand to Judith's shoulder and began to walk with her. "If you have everything then you can wait with the others." Judith crossed her arms over her chest, she smiled weakly then nodded. She was worried about Rhyldrin, the last time she saw him he was in horrible shape. Marcus led her downstairs and to the main entrance of the castle where the other's stood. Though some were missing and Rhyldrin was not there yet.