Chapter 40 Caught

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Evolet pov

We've been riding for six hours through the forest. Fortunately, no one noticed us at the border. Blaze should have figured it out long ago that I'm missing. I know he'll try to find me. I just hope there will be enough time to kill Aalto before Blaze finds me.

My heart was aching being so far away from him. But this was the only way. The only chance I got to stop this war without losing the one I love most.

"We should stop and rest for a while. There's a river nearby. We can stop there and let the horses drink some water. "Amaya said slowing down.

"Ok. But just thirty minutes. That should be enough. "I said with determination in my voice.

We got off of the horses and lead them to the river. It was so cold, but no snow. This was weird, being the middle of the winter.

Amaya took her bag and pulled out some water and food for us. I looked at her confused.

"What? We shouldn't fight on an empty stomach!" she said and I started laughing.

We ate and decided to stay a bit longer. My thighs were still sore from riding for too long.

Someone shaking my shoulders wakes me up.'When did I fall asleep? '

"Evolet! Evolet wake up! Someone is coming! "

"What?Who?" I said jumping on my feet.

"I don't know! But I can tell is just one person. "she said pointing at a shadow in the forest. He was coming our way.

"Ok..stay back and let me talk. If he tries something, I can put him down. "I said pushing her behind me.

Before the horse came to a stop the man jumped off.

"What are you thinking! Do you know how worried I was?! Worried that I would lose both my sister and my Alter? "

"Oren? "came Amaya's voice.

"Oren? What are you doing here? What do you mean Alter? "I asked annoyed that he followed us.

Amaya looked down, blushing.

"Ooohh...I see now! That's why you keep followed her everywhere and looked at her like you want to jump on her!" I said slightly amused.

"Mmm..yeah.." he said scratching his head. "But we are not talking about this now! Tell me! What are you doing in the Water Kingdom? Does Blaze know? "he asked in a serious voice.

"No..he doesn't know," I said in a low voice, tears flooding my eyes. "I left without telling him. Otherwise, he wouldn't let me go. I need to stop this, Oren! I need to stop this war! And I need him! I love him! I can't let him die! You should understand now that you also found your Alter. "I said.

"I do, little sister! I do! But you could at least let me know. I can help you!Please!"

"But Oren.."

"No sis! I'll come with you! Either that or I'll take you back to the Fire Kingdom! I'm in no danger, as I'm not the one you love the most. For the first time, I'm happy you love someone else more than me."He said amusingly.

"Ok, Oren. But you need to promise me that you won't stay in my way. Just promise me you'll take Amaya out of there if something goes wrong. "

"I promise! "he said sadly.

"Come on, let's go! We wasted a lot of time already! "

They both nodded and we left.

Few more hours and we'll be there. I don't know what's going to happen. I don't have a plan. But there's still time to make up one.

After another eight hours, we were near their capital city.

"We need to lose the horses. Would be easier for them to see us if we are riding. "

"Amaya is right! We should let them here and find a way to enter their city without being caught. Then we can blend into the crowd. "Oren said.

"Ok. This is what we're going to do," I said. " Where do you think Aalto will be?" I asked Amaya.

"I'm not sure, but I think he might be in the palace now that King Kai is dead."

"Then we should head to the palace! Amaya, will you show us the way, please?" I said and she nodded.

Few warriors that were at the city gates noticed us.

"Fuck!Guys just pretend you caught me at the border while you had a date or something! They'll probably recognise me. And they will be able for sure to tell that Oren is not a water elemental. "I quickly said in a low voice. They both nodded. "And please don't risk your lives for mine!"

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" one of the warriors asked looking at Amaya. "Why are those two on our land? I can tell they're not water elementals."

"You're right sir! I'm Elaine and this is my Alter, Cristo! He's an earth elemental. We were on a date, you see..and we caught this girl trying to enter our land. So we bought her here."Amaya said.

"Is this true? "he asked looking at me.

"Yes..yes sir! I'm so sorry sir! Please forgive me! I just got lost!" I said trying to seem scared.

"Lost? Who are you? Where are you from? It's hard to figure it out..you don't seem to have an element.."

"Ohh..forgive me, sir! My name is ..Anaisa!I'm from the Air Kingdom. I was running from my father..you see he..he don't like me. Look I can prove you!" I said with puppy eyes moving the air around.

"Ok!Ok!I believe you! "

"Can I stay for the night, sir? Please! I have nowhere to go."

"Well, this is not up to me girl! Our King will decide that! So I'll take you to him!"

"But..what about..mmm..what about my Alter? Do you need to take him to the King too?"Amaya asked.

"No. He is your Alter! I'm sure this isn't a problem now, is it?" he asked a bit suspicious.

"No!No!" Thank you, sir!"

"Good! Now go! I'll take her from here!" he said moving to my side and pushing me forward.

I look back at Amaya and Oren, and nod slightly, so the warriors won't notice.

'That's it! My only chance to end this! Gods help me! Give me strength to kill Aalto! '