Hours into the search for at least two more members no one yielded results, The trio constantly tossing out papers of candidates each one less impressive than before.
Kaiser, simply done with his portion of the stack, simply sits back and sighs deeply at their failure to find anyone remotely promising.
Deakon now pacing back and forth, his hand holding papers, the other resting on his hip.
"Why do we have to keep looking each person is getting worse and worse at this rate we'll have to just go ourselves"
Zoephelia, still carefully reading her papers, nods in agreement and just continues to read the reports.
"Kaiser I think we cut our losses and go with us three for now"
Kaiser leans his head onto his hand and Sighs
"I suppose so how annoying but we should suffice for now"
The three teens all get out of their chairs, only for the room's door to open and strolling in is Kaeya and Priscilla, the two exuding elegance and power.
"Mother what good timing we were just about to leave for your room"
Kaeya walks to the middle of the trio and waves for them to come closer.
"You three are the beginning of a new strike force-
Zoephelia coughs, interrupting her.
"Welll I didn't really have a choice otherwise I'd be at home"
Kaeya just looks at her then snaps her fingers.
"Need I remind you of what the Archangels Said?"
Zoephelia's smirk immediately disappears and is replaced with a frown.
"As I was saying this strike force will be entering the Golden City…."
Kaiser confused walks forward
"What? I thought we were going to heaven to help them, why are we going to the golden city again"
Kaeya motions for them to sit down so she could explain.
The trio then sit down as Kaeya walks to an empty chair and carefully sits down so as not to ruin her dress.
"Before leading this strike force I need to gauge your abilities, and what better than to send you to a place two of you have failed at continuously"
"But this time you must not get caught at all cost
Deakon, the only one confused at this, raises his hand
"What is the golden city, and why must we be discreet?"
Kaeya sits up and leans forward, her hands clasped.
"The queen is alone in the city she is fiercely weary of outsiders she herself may condemn you to an execution"
Crossing her legs again she sits up straight
"Her personal guard Hand picked by the king Himself will hunt you down and kill you, if they find you"
Deakon, surprised by the immediate dark tone, is speechless as the room grows tense.
"The king Himself is Away with his war party He's left his Most powerful soldiers to guard her as he destroys another Elven clan."
"So trust me when I say this do not be found out"
Kaiser still going over potential entries to the city perks up as he remembers a critical detail.
"The princess knows about us two" Kaiser motioned to himself and Zoephelia.
"If we go she'll immediately know it's us and tell the queen immediately"
Kaeya mulling it over stands up and walks towards Priscilla.
"Priscilla will handle the Princess you three will just focus on your target, now get ready you will leave tomorrow morning"
"And just who is our target exactly?"
Kaeya looks at him before she gives him a report on the target
"Many Elves have heard of them but their true face is unknown we only know one thing"
"Their name Ukzoc an extremely intelligent Man , so intelligent he is directly responsible for the elf's healing magic and potions"
"We've only seen him twice in the past 400 years and both times he's had purple hair, and pulsing purple eyes"
"He's been alive for thousands of years he may be extremely old but don't let that fool you, he looks younger than even their queen"
The trio nod as the two older women begin to move
Kaeya and Priscilla leave the room closing the door behind them as the trio now standing begin packing their weapons and armor
Each grabbing hoods to stay somewhat anonymous.
"We will have to hide our features, especially you Zoephelia they will immediately try to kill you if they see your halo"
Zoephelia's eyes go upward looking at her halo, before she simply just shrugs it off.
"Let's hurry we need to go soon"
The trio continue packing rushing to get the essentials for their operation, making sure they don't leave armor or even weapons behind, but bringing food and water.
THE NEXT morning
Kaeya, Priscilla, and Ma'ae stand watch as the younger trio have their packs ready, no grand goodbye ceremony, just morning dew and the chirps of birds.
"Queen,ma'am I think they'll fuck this up spectac-
Priscilla elbows Ma'ae in her stomach, her less than professional language a consequence of that.
"Have you learned nothing you foul mouthed beast"
Ma'ae growls her canines showing as she postures to attack, Priscilla lets her nails harden into steel as they both posture to attack.
"Ready to be put down mutt?"
Before they could go any further a sense of dread makes both women freeze in place immediately, Kayes still staring out at the trio as they head towards the gates.
"how many years and you two still get into that Dumb little spat,get over it or I will retrain you both"
The two women drop to their knees, saying a quick apology
Looking back down the trio finally began their journey to the golden City, the 3 leaving the walls of the Kingdom.
Zoephelia riding her horse is irritated about having to ride despite being able to fly, unsure why they have to take the longer way.
"If we fly this would be way faster, so why aren't we flying? Riding horses will take forever"
Deakon dips his head slightly in awkwardness as he looks away from her. Kaiser simply turns his head towards Zoephelia who's having trouble with the horse who doesn't seem to like her either.
"Deakon can't fly yet he doesn't have wings"
Deakon just continues looking forward while Zoephelia is genuinely confused looking him up and down then just thinking to herself "so much for being a dragon".
After about 5 hours of riding the sun is brightly shining in the sky, animals are playing and running the trio are sitting at a makeshift campsite, zoephelia still in her tent surrounded with magic to block onlookers, Deakon wide awake was sitting in a tree keeping watch, and Kaiser sitting by the fire his sword on his lap.
"Zoephelia we have to go over our plan for when we enter the city"
Zoephelia hearing this from her tent disengaged her magic and walks out her hair fully down and her eyes glowing blue.
"Sure, let's talk about how not to blow up a portion of the city, yes?"
Kaiser narrows his eyes but continues motioning for Deakon to come closer too.
"We have two issues, we don't know what Ukzoc looks like"
Deakon, now on the ground, makes his way over crouching next to the fire.
"True, so how are we even gonna find out who or what they are?"
Zoephelia, her mind racing through options, lands on a risky but potentially good choice.
"We simply Ask the princess"
Kaiser and Deakon look at Zoephelia extremely confused.
To be continued