Reunion at Sea

Truth

With Varian captured, Elsa had to be Rapunzel's training partner. "I don't understand why we can't just go and question this Ambrosio guy for information!" Rapunzel said as she blasted some fire that Elsa repelled with her ice powers.

"Because he's just a mercenary." Elsa explained. "Ruddiger explained this already. Mercenaries only know as much as is needed to get the job done, he wouldn't know where they are now or what they intend to do with him."

"There has to be a way to find him, though!" Rapunzel cried.

"There is." Kline walked up to them and they stopped training to turn to him.

"Master Kline." Elsa said, bowing her head respectully.

He chuckled. "I have told you, Your Majesty, you need not bow to one such as I." He turned to Rapunzel. "While your personal connection with him has been cut off by dark magic, there is one that may be able to help. The youngest Princess of Koto, Princess Nuru, has a connection to the Cosmos even stronger than myself. She will be able to help us find young Varian."

"Princess...Nuru?" Rapunzel's brow furrowed. "She's only 14."

"And is wise beyond her years. As the Princess of Corona, you will surely be able to visit with her." Kline said calmly. "Either that, or you wait for them to make the next move, and that may end in disaster for Corona."

Rapunzel sighed. "Alright...I'll go to Koto. I have to send a message to them." She walked into the castle.

Elsa clutched at her hands. "...I wish I could do more to help."

"You are already doing plenty." Kline assured her. "Right now, she needs someone like you to be her rock in this difficult time."

Elsa nodded, then looked up at the sky. "...I hope he's alright."

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Black rocks burst through a painted target, prompting cheering from theonlookers.

"You always make such a big deal out of it." Opal rolled his eyes.

Of all the names he'd been given by this group, he had decided that "Opal" suited him best. Though, "he" was actually not fully comfortable either, physical state aside, so..."she"? No..."they" seemed better. Yes, it made sense, since they were two people in one, the host's mind was dormant and had been for forever, as far as they knew.

"Can you fault us for our adoration of everything you do?" Lucas said, walking over to him and taking their hands in his. "You've come such a long way in such a short time, we're so impressed!"

"Thank you." They took their hands away and walked over to replace the target. "However, the Sundrop has been active far longer than I. I must continue to practice, to improve, if I am to beat her and free Quirin." Opal sighed and rubbed at their head. "I need to rest. This body has been overworked."

"I'll take you back to your room." Lucas said, offering them his hand.

Opal took it and let him lead them back inside. "Do you worry that I will fail against the Sundrop?" They asked as they walked.

"Not at all. You are already so powerful, and she has years ahead of you." Lucas assured them. "You will exceed expectations." He took their hand and kissed it. "You already are."

"You flatter me." They pulled their hand away. "But, do keep worshipping me. It gives me more energy."

Lucas chuckled and opened their bedroom door for them, leading them to sit down on the bed before he knelt before them. "I want to worship you day and night. I want to show you how much I adore you, dear Opal, and I want to show my appreciation for you, if you will allow me."