It was early in the morning in Westwind. The servants had made breakfast ready for Orion, Jewel and their special guest, Hiro. Jewel was awfully quiet. Hiro wondered what could have happened but assumed the worst. When Orion left the room for a meeting, Hiro asked her what was on going on. She had told him what happened after he had left. Hiro felt guilt. “I should have never left you alone. Of course, The Fairy Rapist would knock on your door. It’s my fault.” he said disappointed. Hiro blamed himself for what happened last night. “How could I be so foolish?” Jewel smiled kindly. “It's not your fault, Hiro. It would have happened either way. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.” She laughed about it but deep down she was crying. Hiro looked at her. He couldn't stand seeing her sad. Hiro never had so much compassion for someone. Not even Baldwin, the elf-man who particularly raised him. “I promise you, Jewel. I'll make sure Orion never lays a finger on you again!” Hiro smashed on the table and left.

Hiro stormed the meeting room in. All elf-captains were shocked by his entrance. Everyone in the room had heard the tales about Hiro. You don't want to be on his bad side. Orion looked surprised. “Hiro?” he asked carefully. “I want to make a deal.” “Now?” “Yes now.” The elf-captains looked at each other. What in the name of Eira was going on? Orion sat comfortably in his chair, he touched his crystal amulet that Baldwin had given him a few years ago. “You already disturbed us. Go ahead.” Hiro walked towards the giant map of Eviona that was hanged up at the wall. He pointed at the east, Highland to be exact. “I assume you all are thinking of how to destroy them.” Orion nodded. “I can get it done in a week.” The elf-captains looked surprised. “That's nonsense!” said one of the older elf-captain. “Hear him out.” demanded Orion. “Explain.” “It's simple. All I have to do, is kill Avalon. Without him, who will lead Highland? They will be weak after his death.” “What about his wife?” “I don't kill mothers.” he said tormented. “Your men can do that when you attack Highland from the North. I'll disable their camps close to the border, you finish them off.” Orion liked Hiro's plan. “And what do you want in return?” “Jewel.”

It was awfully quiet after Hiro had said that. “You became addicted to her after one night?!” he laughed. “Do we have a deal or not?” “If you want Jewel, I want Highlands youngest princess in return.”

Pig.

“I heard she is some beauty. Bring her to me alive.” he laughed. “Deal.”

Hiro didn't care what would happen to the princess of Highland. After all, she is a Highlander. All he cared about was Jewel.

“One more thing. You leave Jewel alone until I return.” Orion kept laughing. “Does Hiro have a crush?” Hiro threw a small blade close to Orion's neck.
He missed it by purpose. All elf-captains quickly stood up and surrounded Hiro with their swords. “I missed.” He smirked at Orion. Orion almost choked. “Yes, he did.” Hiro looked at them. “Come on, boys. Can't y'all laugh a little?” Hiro’s attitude made Orion laugh. “Men, put your swords down.” The elf-captains did what Orion commanded. Hiro petted one of them on their shoulders. “For the record, you all should have ended up in the healer’s hands.“ Hiro smiled while he showed his blade for a few seconds. Orion's laugh had faded. “You better succeed now, Hiro!” he yelled as Hiro walked out.

“Have I ever failed?”