Chapter 129: Chapter107

Julia

 

They left early the next morning. Hanno and Flora hoped to reach the border soon. At night there had been no further incident with a willow-o-wisp. The group was complete and the mood was cheerful. Everyone hoped to arrive in their new home soon, although no one knew where exactly they would find it. But reaching the steppe already seemed like a small victory. Yes. It was a small victory.

 

Agathe

 

Cleo had disappointed her.

Agathe was sitting in her dark office. Not one candle burned and the curtains remained drawn. The room was as gloomy as Agathe felt.

When Cleo announced many years ago that she wanted to join the military, Agathe was initially afraid. She had hoped to accommodate Cleo in her group of advisers. In safety. Her advisers kept an eye on the kingdom's finances, laws, and social developments and, as their title implied, gave the queen appropriate advice. Now, they also occasionally advised her three eldest. But back then? She didn't want Cleo to risk her life. Cleo had always been interested in swords. But Agathe reminded her daughter's interest only of the flames in her apartment. A long time ago. So she gave Cleo dolls and stuffed animals. But Cleo was stubborn and finally, her husband persuaded her to give Cleo a wooden sword. For Cleo's seventh birthday. It was among all the fine things a girl could possess, her favorite toy.

Yes. Cleo was probably the first girl to destroy a wooden sword while playing.

At the academy, Cleo showed talent and after three years of school, she begged Agathe to be allowed to attend military school instead of going to the council. Agathe let her. Full of fear. But Cleo flourished and finally, she saw the potential of her strong daughter. She was a capable witch and a capable soldier.

But now she had failed.

She hadn't brought Julia back to her. Had her daughter fallen victim to a dragon?

Dragons. They were considered invincible.

She needed weapons that could kill even a dragon.

Dragons had never come so close, but if they had killed Julia, they should disappear from the face of the earth. If they got closer to her home, it would be their last flight.

Yes. She had to be prepared for all possibilities.

"Honey?" The door to her office opened and Friedrich came in. "I'm back. I met Cleo and Lea earlier. Julia is still missing?"

Relieved, she threw herself into Friedrich's arms. "What was stopping you for so long?"

"A wedding?"

Agathe sighed. "Julia is not back yet. Cleo has failed. I'll let other soldiers look for her now."

"I'm sure Cleo did what she could." Friedrich looked tired. Deep shadows lay under his eyes. "The wedding was successful. During the wedding night, soldiers of the vampires escorted some refugees back to the border, where our soldiers received them."

"That's at least good news." Agathe nodded. "Friedrich? I want my child back!"

"Our child. And, yes. I also want our children back. I'm afraid I have to apologize to Peter."

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"Excuse me? For what?"

"For the fact that I should have supported him better." Friedrich kissed her forehead. "King Heinrich had one or two questions and he described Babette as unsuitable. I have always supported you in all decisions. You know that. But maybe he was right. I don't know."

"He is welcome to keep his opinion to himself. Peter only needs to come back when he is ready to fulfill his duties!"

"And that's exactly where I can't agree with you. No more. I'm afraid he would just resist again. And what do you want to do? Lock him up until he agrees to marry? Darling? The boy is stubborn."

"Then don't agree with me!" She dropped back onto her chair. "I am also looking for suitable candidates for Cleo and Lea. It's time."

Friedrich sat down opposite her. "Cleo and Lea? I don't think Lea is interested in that in general and as far as Cleo is concerned. I had the impression that she was very taken with this young witch, Charlotte."

"Oh? Do you notice that about my children? But not Peter?", the queen scoffed.

"I did notice that Peter didn't like Babette. Nevertheless, I tried to convince him to get married. To sugarcoat him! Now he's gone! A disappointment, I know, but he is our child. Do you want to scare Lea and Cleo away too? And this now? Our youngest has disappeared!"

"Would you rather I let Lea live in her book world? Without grandchildren? And Cleo too? It is their duty as princesses of the kingdom. The two owe it to the crown. They are not citizens who can marry whomever they want. And Charlotte is Cleo's best friend. And that's all she will be. A good friend."

Friedrich rolled his eyes. "Don't be surprised if things turn out differently."

 

Cleo

 

"I will miss you, Lea!", she hugged her younger sister tightly.

"Me too!" Lea sniffled softly. She stood in front of the carriage that would take her to the academy. "And what are you going to do? Are you staying in the castle and waiting for Julia?"

"No" Cleo snorted. "I'm going to Charlotte for a few days. I don't want to be near Mom. Not now."

"I understand that. And then?"

"Then I will plan my next steps. And you?"

"I take care of the academy and avoid mother's latest favorite topic. Marriage. Without me!" Lea snorted and got into the carriage. "The old rector didn't deserve to be kicked out. The conversation with him was terrible. The academy was his life. But our queen was relentless. I tried to change her mind. I like working at the academy, but I don't want to take anyone home. She resents the fact that Julia was kidnapped on his property and how the academy dealt with her disappearance. Mom says they didn't react in time. And that Julia was ill with the disease... Before half the academy fell ill. It was probably a trifle. Did you know that? I only found out from the rector. He mentioned it in passing. You're writing to me?"

"Of course. I promise. And you write to me, yes?" Cleo closed the door and Lea leaned out of the open window towards her.

"I am writing to you. Of course. And, Cleo? You could secretly marry Charlotte!" She winked at Cleo as she instructed the coachman to leave. Lea had already said goodbye to her mother at breakfast.

Cleo waved after her sister, perplexed.

What?

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