The moonlight danced with the fire light casting all manner of shadows around the campsite . Most the men were setting about their evening duties, tending horses and standing guard . The Prince and the Emperor stood together, going over the map between them . There seemed to be a intense discussion going on there, but Kyera knew enough not to worry . She had learned long ago to worry less when they disagree and more when either directly obeyed the other without question .
Raina sat by the Lady Eve as she ground something in a stone basin . The soft rhythmic grinding adding to the already relaxed atmosphere . The smell if stew perfumed the air while the cook tossed in herbs and other essential flavors . Kyera could not help but smile as Clovis set her down at the edge of camp . If only she could capture this moment of pure bliss . Everyone seemed so content, even the father son bickering wasn't enough to upset the scene . The child, Raina noticed her approach and smiled .
AdvertisementThe child ran over and hugged them both . One little arm wrapped around Kuera' waist and the other around Clovis pulling her parents close . They obliged her, hugging her as well . "Momma I have something for you!" Raina promised as she let go . There was so much excitement in her little face, Kyera chuckled .
"What's that, little love?" Kyera asked honestly fairly sure she knew . The scent of familiar herbs filled the air . The intensity if the blend was something Kyera knew well from training . It was a special secret blend know as Shadow Spread . She was shocked to see the ingredients remains laying next to the grindstone .
"It is a super secret surprise! Mordakai told me what flowers to pick and how to mix them up to make a special salv . He said it would help your pains, but…" she leaned up on her tip toes and Kyera leaned down obediently so she could reach her ear . "It has to be a secret cause it is a family recipe and must be protected . " kyera smiled at the child's serious attitude . It was nice to see her mind off everything going on .
"Alright, let us try this super secret medicine . " Kyera followed her to Eve, and Kyera nodded curtsying as though she was still Empress . No matter what happened, this woman was Empress in her daughter in law's eyes .
"She has worked very hard and even ground the leaves and petals herself . " Eve bragged on her grandchild's thoughtfulness . Kyera beamed with pride as well . The color and consistency was perfect . It looked very good, and Kyera wasn't really surprised . A child who picked up Zither so well was bound to have other fantastic talents .
"It looks good but there is only one way to test it truely . Raina, will you apply it to my shoulder?" Kyera asked sitting down on a bolder beside the Lady Eve . Raina stared at her awe struck .
"You want me to put it on like a doctor?" Raina asked, having expected her part to be done . she felt giddy inside, knowing she was being trusted with such an important job .
"Yes, this kind if medicine is best applied by the person who made it . " Kuera explained lowering the shoulder of her dress just enough . Raina's cold little hands rubbed gently over the skin . She massaged the cream into each bruised mark on her shoulder .
Raina watched in awe as the bruises disappeared under her little hands . She looked at Kyera wide eyed and then hesitantly poked the skin . Then she poked it again, a little harder . Kyera smiled at her . "It is really gone, Baby . You did very well on the salv . " Kyera couldn't help but praise the child . Raina glowed with pride and ran over to Mordrin hugging him .
"It worked it worked!" Raina cheered proudly and the prince smiled, picking his niece up . She giggled happily and Mordakai grinned pleased to see her excitement .
"What worked?" Clovis asked curiously, feeling as though he is out of the loop .
Chapter end
Report
|
Donate
Oh o, this user has not set a donation button.
|