Second Chance as an Elf

Ch 7: A cruel thing to happen for their son

Naruth said to her mother knowing fully that it was a lie she was just told by the woman who brought this girl into this world.

“Naruth please do not start this with me, I will not argue with my daughter at your age about this adult matter.”

“Why not mom, I am without a doubt a child who couldn’t have such a conversation.”

“I said this talk is not going to happen, do you hear me?”

The queen tells the little girl with her tone to rise high a bit yet not much to be yelled at. Naruth and her mother go into a staring contest until she is the one to lose, running away with tears coming out of her eyes.

She did not wish to see her daughter fall into such a state, but it was done and will take time before the two could speak with each other again. 

“I hope that you will be able to understand my little one.”

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《Utebarr and Adraah home》

Returning home with his son Ethons who hasn’t awakened and when back Utebarr had to explain the cruel fate that their son has come to be a burden that could not be removed.

Adraah listened to this along with the other children there as well. They found it hard to believe yet with the Mark on the young boy's chest it was clear to be true.

Nothing else to be done, only to place Ethons on his bed to rest and to wait until it was time for Utebarr to leave for the meeting about his son.

Right now all he can do for the time being is to sit near the bedside where the boy sleeps.

“Utebarr.” a single word and the feel of a hand placed upon this man's shoulder draw his attention away from Ethons.

Looking back to see his loving wife Adraah staring at him with concern and yet compassion. 

“Adraah are you here as well to look upon the peacefully sleeping face our son is making.”

“You shouldn’t put yourself through this setting here to watch over our boy, I think it best to get some rest or do something to keep your mind busy until it's time.”

“I know, but I would rather be here with my love to enjoy these last moments with our boy.”

“Please don’t say that, I don't want to think of….”

Adraah stopped herself from saying anything further because it was a thing she feared the most.

“I know what you are afraid of for the boy as I do too Adraah, but they're nothing we can do against the decision made in the meeting.”

“Utebarr must it be that we could not choose a different way for the boy. Surely if possible we can find a way to place our son safely away from here.”  

Utebarr gets up from the chair facing his wife after hearing what she just said.

“What are you talking about, are you suggesting that we disobey our queen?”

“I am talking about saving our son Utebarr. You know as well as I do that what curse he has is one that seals the boy for death because there is no chance for him to stay alive.”

“Don’t you think, I know that my love it pains me greatly that I would want to do anything to keep that from happening. Yet what right do I have picking to save my son over the loyalty to our queen that was sworn upon it not right Adraah.”  

“So it is decided that we are to watch as Ethons is put to death after the meeting. Such a cruel thing for a mother having to know and accept the end of a son she brought into this world.” 

Utebarr comes to see his wife's eyes start to release tears that will come down her face. He brings her into his chest so she may go on to cry into him at this moment.

“Don’t give up Adraah we mustn't not as I do have hope the boy will be fine.”

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《Meeting at wood elf Queen throne》

It was time the elf queen had summoned other wood elves part of the village to attend the important meeting on what is to be done with Ethons son of Utebarr now carrying a soul of a dragon inside his body this night.

She explains the parts that were witnessed at this place they are all in now the events that lead to how it came to happen was still unknown. Utebarr was there staying quietly at the time thinking about what he could say that may be of help to his son. 

“As you all know of the situation now, I seek to hear your thoughts on the matter where it must be decided what is to be done with Ethons now bearing that of a dragon soul.”

“My queen out of nowhere it is pointless to have this meeting. We all know what must be done with the boy.”

One of the elves there spoke of their opinion seeing this being a waste of time as the others share the same thought.

“I know that, but I am giving the boy a chance here that I think it fair to at least do that then instead of moving on with an answer already without discussion.”

“That is kind of you my queen, but there is no way of having a serious discussion on this. A curse Dragonborn is already known to have an uncontrollable nature. We have no clue what would happen when the soul is in a child. Luckily he is asleep and there is time that may not be for long if the boy is to awaken.”

Others voice their opinion and the rest agree to make noise among each other.

“The history of the curse Dragonborn is well known and learned since their chaotic period of the things they have done, but they were those who walked that path having a desire for that power. Ethons is young, him turning out like them wouldn’t happen right away.”     

The queen being somewhat the only one defending Ethons looks to his father as the man looks to be still struggling on what to say where everyone stays with their opinions being as it seems not to change from whatever is said.

“It looks like I have come just in time before the end.”

A voice no one there ever heard of speaks and all turned their attention to a hooded finger-walking slowly forward.

“I would like to know who you are, strangers being here uninvited.”

The queen said while some of her people started to be on guard with their weapons ready to be used on this unwelcome guest.

“Queen of the wood elves here, I have come not as a threat, but as someone who could be of a big help to your problematic situation that is being dealt with tonight.”