Lyla was grooming the newly acquired male. The day has already seemed long. From leaving the estate to traveling with her son to Aria, Chasing him through the forest, placing a man to death and sparing another. The woman had decided to give this man a new life, his punishment is knowing that a nobleman died because of his actions, and the guilt of receiving her hospitality. Lyla had finished grooming the man's beard and hair, a skill acquired from many failed marriages in her lifetime.
The woman watched her servant become giddy at the request she had given him. Seeing the rabbit quickly measure and size the new court member. She stepped aside and allowed Arthur to do his work, she looked over to where her son was sitting noticing that Kothar had fallen asleep. A light chuckle escaped her lips, it seems as the day wasn't long just for her. The barber walked over to the Empress and spoke softly. " Mad'am your son is done, seems it was rather too relaxing for him. " a laugh came from his lips " You have a precious boy, I am greatly honored to be able to serve your majesty." Lyla smiled and nodded- He seems precious when he's sleeping, but when he is awake that is another story. - The barber looked over to Syn looking over Lyla's work. " You do excellent work. Your husband is lucky to have a woman who can care for him." Lyla rolled her eyes as the mans back was turned. She had forgotten the rumor that Lyla had to create so suitors would stop bombarding her steps. Lyla has ruled alone since day one, and it has never changed. She never trusted anyone with equal power over her lands. Lyla smiled when the barber turned around.- I better get him to camp. -She looks over to her slumped over son and picked up him- Oi Boy you are getting too big for your mother. -She placed one arm under his legs and the other arm around his back holding him close to her body.- Syn, will you please throw my coat over me.- As the man took her coat off the rack and placed it over her shoulders, Lylas left hand threw the hood over her head.- I wish not to be stopped by a crowd when my son is in my arms -Lyla headed back to the wall, where her men set camp. Lyla wished not to use the Lillian kingdom to stay as it was over run by government officials and she did not want to be bombarded with their issues and complaints. Lyla went to her tent and set her son down on his cot. The woman placed a kiss on Kothars forehead. She left the tent and walked over to the head guard.- This is Syn he will be one of my main guards, possibly replacing you if anything happens to my son while I am in town -The guard swallows his saliva and nods, waiting his turn to speak. He is to stay here as well. I wish not to be accompanied today. "But Mad'am" -But nothing. I can handle myself, do you not have faith in your Lady? "That isn't what.." Plus after today's ordeal, I doubt anyone will test me... -the man interrupted- "There are unknown ships at the dock" -Lyla stopped her rant and looked at him with a frown?- Explain. "There was a fleet of ships that had crashed into the docked ships, 20 dead. There was a large man in white that unboarded, then he disappeared. -Lylas eyes glared, as her chest tightened. Was is Dragon? Is Kothar's father, inland? -Many thoughts ran through her head. Now wasn't the time for her to panic, Lyla started to calm herself. "Before they hit the dock, people claimed to see a swarm of dragons head over the wall, inland" Lyla turned around and walked over to one of the carriages that had their weapons. "Mad'am shall..." No, Stay here and make sure no one leaves or enters Aria until I figure out who is here!- Her voice was stern and darkened with confusion. Lyla grabs her sword and straps the belt to her hip. Two fingers were placed to her lips and a high-pitched whistle rang through the trees. Moments after a thunderous clatter of hooves came barreling to the camp. Clio her 30 hand Shire War stallion came trotting up. Lyla snapped her fingers ordering one of the men to tack him up. She walked over to Syn.- Your duty is to stay with my son, if anyone but I walk into to that tent, you are to strike them down. Do you understand me? - Before he could respond Lyla walked to Clio mounting him swiftly and digging her heels into his flank. Taking off west to the shore. Her coat blown back as her white hair followed. Many people started panicking with the era of panic Lyla was giving off. Was it Dragon.. was he here. if not who was. Before she knew it Lyla was at the docks, she noticed people being pulled out of the water, boats, and docks damaged... She looked around only seeing commoners. Lyla nose twitched with a familiar scent. Her piercing eyes played upon the only standing ships. Lyla walked over to the peacemaker.- Is there any word on who these ships may be? -The man was startled by the woman's voice that pierced through the cries of the wounded and the widows. The man placed down the dead body he was carrying to turn and bow to the Empress. " No ma'dam Lyla. We were too busy trying to save who and what we can. " -The woman threw up her hand cutting him off- Has anything or anyone unloaded? -The man shook his head.- " Only a large man in white. He was almost as tall as the houses. " -Lyla placed her knuckle in her mouth biting on it. The pain kept Lyla from out bursting- Very well. Continue to salvage what you can. -The woman walked away looking at the ships and around the area.-
( This is a short post from Lyla, If you like to read more please go to my page to read more alike it. If you want to read the whole thing, go here https://www.wattpad.com/461691476-making-a-new-man-void-heading-to-aria )
