((thanks everyone, I toyed around quite a bit putting the little group of veterans together.))
Following Henry's advice, Roderick and Frederick go to lady Beatrice. She knows a lot about alchemy and all manner of plants.
Beatrice:
"Ah I was already expecting you two, should I wait for Henry?"Roderick:
"Henry stays here to guard the castle, it's just the two of us going after the Krinflower."Beatrice:
"Very well.. what you need to know about the Krinflower is that it looks a lot like a white lily. But unlike the lily, the Krinflower has no scent. And also can't be used to cure this poison." Frederick:
"We better be on our way then, the faster we return with it the better."Beatrice smiles:
"Yes, the sooner I can create the cure for Cedric. I will go work on the preperations right away. Take care Frederick. You too Roderick. "Wasting no more time, they get on their horses and quickly gallop towards Pepperwood forest.
While Roderick and Frederick are away, Henry goes to check on Cedric. Elena is also there, rarely leaving her brother's side.
Henry:
"It won't be long anymore brother.. Roderick and Frederick are on their way to get the plant that will cure you."Cedric speaks weakly, barely able to keep his eyes open but he manages to smile slightly:
"That's good Henry.. that's good.." He is not able to say much more, feeling too weak to really talk much at all.
Henry nods to his brother before turning around, not wanting his big brother to see the tears in his eyes.
Elena is quick to comfort Henry while a squire helps Cedric to eat and drink.
Elena puts a hand on Henry's shoulder.
"Don't worry Henry.. as you said it will soon be over."Henry:
"It's terrible to see him like this.. and what if that assasin lied and it is not the cure?"Elena:
"Remember what King Phillip said.. he told the assasin that he would be drinking the cure before Cedric would. You should really follow through with this."Henry:
"Perhaps we should add a bit of the poison taken from the arrow to the assasin's cup as well."Elena:
"Henry! you can't just poison your prisoners!"Henry:
"If what he said is true and the cure works, he would not be poisoned."Elena:
"hm.. what if we just tell him we added the poison to his cup? If it won't work he is not going to drink it willingly."Henry:
"That might be a better solution yes.."In the meanwhile, a much lighter conversation is going on outside.
Herbert:
"We can have the wedding within a week, there will be a grand feast!"Lady Blacktower:
"I am sure she will be thrilled to hear the great news! Marrying someone of the prestigious Blacktower family is the most wonderfull thing!"Baron Blacktower smiles to his wife.
"We have been happily married for nine years, our parents managed to match us up perfectly!"Pierre:
"And you two are such an elegant and lovely couple my lord and my lady! Noble and gracefull, and kind to everyone who washed their hands."Baron Blacktower:
"I wish you two much luck and happiness together Herbert. Hard to believe my little brother is going to get married!"During the conversation, Henry and Elena walk out of the door.
Herbert:
"Ah there is the lucky lady! she is even more beautifull than I thought she would be!"
Elena blinks and looks confused at Herbert, who she has never seen before in her life and then looks at the other Blacktowers and Pierre, who are all smiling and looking expectingly at Elena, who seems to be caught completely by surprise.
"Erhm thank you for the compliment sir, but why am I lucky?"Baron Blacktower:
"My brother, Sir Herbert Blacktower, has agreed to marry you! You will get to be a Blacktower, is that not wonderfull?"
