Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3: The Meeting of the Elves

Nicolai and his posse return home thirty minutes after the end of the party. The next day, at 5:30 in the morning, the ever-vigilant Nicolai leads his subordinates (all of them this time) west. Nicolai is considered an important elf, and the meeting to take place in Central City begins with all important people of one area going to their capital, and then from there following their leader to Central City.

The band of elves reach Ezedor after a mere twenty minutes. As soon as the guards at the gate see Nicolai's blowing scarf, they open the gate to let him through. Ezedor is a city of nobles and royalty. There are rarely any elf peasants, and no elf hobos. However, Nicolai prefers smaller villages as living accommodations, rather than the lavish decor of Ezedor. The most lavish areas were those near the center of Ezedor, but unfortunately that was where Nicolai had to go. Nicolai realizes that he is extremely early, yet cannot seem to make cause of why there is no on else here.

Five hours later, Nicolai's great-aunt Urza arrives with Nicolai's sister Sarah. The elves already arrived there start the meeting there. Last to arrive is Klem, whom Nicolai sees as changed a lot since he last saw Klem. Klem is no longer a bright and happy elf with a bounce in his step, he now drudges along with gray shadows underneath his eyes.

Aglard, being the oldest elf, starts the conversation. "As you all know, we have been summoned to Central City for a rallying so that we can rid this world of all evil."
Aglard's magnificent voice booms. "Are there any questions pertaining to this meeting?"

Nicolai was surprised that there were no questions. This could only mean one thing. All the elves, like himself, were determined to overthrow Doom to the point where some may have spent long nights studying about Doom. Since there were no questions, the purpose of the meeting had been defeated and the meeting was over. Just like that. At five minutes, it was the second shortest meeting Nicolai had ever been to (excluding a particularly short meeting where an accident involving hot peppers and fire had postponed the meeting). Nicolai did know something, though. He needed to ask Klem some questions.