Elantra was filled with a purplish atmosphere that covered the entire city. Home to the Elates the city felt very spiritual in a way, besides the abundance of Elates, there seemed to be a bunch of other races here as well. Humans, Halts, Elves, and a few Oracles, however, Oracles are a rare species that only come out when a fated role is in motion. This set Zero off, knowing the last time an Oracle came out was for the Queen’s delegation. It was night time by the time the group arrived in Elantra, and Zero felt only anger for returning to her home. “Hey guys what’s going on here that’s gathering all these people?” asked Kali.

“Well you see there is an event in which celebrates Elantra’s creation. And it seems that the event is in full swing.” Replied Ziro. “Yeah, yeah it’s great that everyone is all having fun in fact since we are all here let’s go first to the Queen.” “Zero come on you haven’t been here in years, before you make any rash moves unwind a bit.” Clenching her fist, as well as ignoring Wisp Zero went up the road to a giant tree which is Elantra’s castle, it was the first thing created and thus is the most sacred symbol of the Elates. “Zero wait!” Kali feeling she should finally intervein rushed to Zero but was meet with a clawed hand to the chest. “Ow! Zero what’s your deal anyway?!”

“She needs to answer for her crimes!” “Then what? Then what will you do. What happens if you lose your chance at being free? If you really want to do this then let us speak first.” “I want to do this and I will and if you want to speak first then speak first, but she has to give me answers.” Zero angerly replied, Ziro and Wisp followed behind not wanting to fuel Zero’s fire. After traveling up the road Zero, Ziro Kali and Wisp arrived at the castle’s entrance. Guarded by two soldiers who asked for the groups reason to enter. Zero raised her head as if to yell out only to be immediately interrupted by Kali “We, are her to seek a small audience to the Queen.” “Oh yeah and what would that be?” Questioned one of the guards. “We have two old friends who would like to talk about the past. Is that a good enough answer?”

“Hardly, look it’s a busy week with the festival going on so, if you could please move along.” Ziro turned and saw Zero’s eyes start to glow red with hate, so she pulled out a card of some kind. “Is that?” “it is.” “Terrible sorry please right this way” The guards moved aside and allowed the group to enter, “Thank you for your consideration.” “Ziro what was that you showed them?” Asked Wisp. “Oh this thing? All reaper classes are given special privileges, one of those happens to be entering the Queens castle.” Zero’s eyes turned back to her normal adorable blue eyes as they normally do. Walking down the grand hall the group was faced with a giant wooden door, next to that door was an Elate guard sitting at a desk. “Hey um the Queen is, uh she’s very busy right now. P….please come back later.” Nervously the guard stated. “No.” “N..no?” “Open the door.”

“B….but the Queen is busy I cant disobey my duty!” “Then I’ll open it.” Zero pushed on the door with both her arms and hands and forcibly opened the door. *SLAM* The door opened wide and hit the walls so hard that it felt as if the whole tree was shaken. “WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND DARES TO BARGE IN HERE WITHOUT MY SAYING!?” “I’m sorry Queen Elizabeth she opened the door even after I told her you were very busy.” “Silence Reggie. Now who are you four that have just entered my throne room unannounced?” “Pardon our intrusion Queen, she was a bit harsh.” Kali said apologetically “Yes she was a bit rough.” Added Ziro. “I know that voice but I’ll ask for your names please. I will go first, You are now in audience with me Queen Elizabeth Stri of the Elate people and of Elantra. Who are you?”

“Queen my name is Kali chosen champion of Goddess Myra, This is Wisp her sprite sent down to protect me.” “My name is..” “Ziro. Welcome home I assume that your trip was fun.” “Yes my Queen it was quite the reunion.” “And you in the cloak, you’re an Elate so raise your head and answer me. What is your name?” “As, you, wish, my “Queen”.” Zero looked up right into Elizabeth’s eyes. *Gasp* “My name is Zero. And I’m here to talk to you.” The looked down to see Zero’s cold face staring right into her soul. “Why are you back here?” “Answers and I want them now.”

Elizabeth looked on nervously and waved her servants out of the room. Nodding they left closing the giant wooden door behind them. *Click* with the doors locked the group was alone with the Queen, and after so many years Elizabeth responded first. “Zero how have you been?” “Just fine until I went to my past and saw the sewers again.” “The sewers? Oh that, why would you be thinking about that.” “Because of her!” Zero pointed to Kali who looked on shockingly. “Zero!” “NO Zi, let me talk.” “Alright.” Ziro looked on in anticipation. “Zi? That’s her nickname you gave her?” “Yes that’s what people do when they love each other, but that’s not the point.” “Oh then what is?” “In my memory Ziro screamed to you asking if the mission was just a way of getting rid of me, and you answered yes. My question to you is, why?” Elizabeth Coldly looked at Zero,

“Because you were losing my interest. However I never knew of the consequences of my actions. I never knew you would lose three of your closest friends.” “Four.” “Four?” “Julius also died in revenge.” Zero reached threw her gate and took out the ten photos. “What are those?” “These are pictures of the Whispering shadow members, all ten of us. Solar, Arc, Layla, Julius, Ram, Rom, Sage, Harley, Ziro and me.” “Solar, Arc, Julius, and Layla were all marked with an X signifying their passing, however me Ziro and Sage have been Circled indicating we are alive.” “So what is it you want then?” “I must know where the others are if Sage is here then the others might be as well.” “Yes while it is true that Sage is alive I’m not certain of the others.” “Really?

The queen of the Elates doesn’t know where 3 other Elate souls are? Especially since those last three had such an intimate bond?” Wisp called out accusing Elizabeth. “Hmph I don’t answer to low life sprites!” Starting to glow a bright light Elizabeth turned into Stritosis the spirit god wolf. “But I do. And I know all spirits in all places.” “Whoa…your fur is so white and pure. This is the first time I get to speak to such a god like spirit.” “Likewise, I haven’t talked to a sprite of Myra in decades. Yes while I would know where the other three shadows are why would I tell? What would the benefit be for me? The kingdom? Nothing that’s what.” “Okay, but what about for Zero and Ziro’s well being then?”

“Hmmm well I… can’t refuse for an old friend if that’s what your asking. Very well as much as I liked to get you all out of my presence, I was asked to hide their identities away, thus I have no idea where they could be. I’m, sorry.” Zero fell to her knees clenching the photos to her chest. “Zero are you okay?” “I….I’m fine Zi. Let’s go she’s no help to us.” “I know but we can’t just leave Elantra again.” “Who said we were leaving Elantra?” Zero stood up and walked towards the doors passing Kali and Wisp. “Let’s head to town at least there people don’t hide secrets from each other.” Glaring coldly at the now normal Elizabeth Zero stormed out of the castle and into the market leaving behind Ziro Kali and Wisp to run an play catch up. The festival night was about to begin and at last questions will be answered