Fey Hearted by N. E. Conneely

Author:N. E. Conneely [Conneely, N. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-03-20T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Waterfall looked at the members of the treis and town council. The group was not as large as it had been in the past, as he was a member of both committees and Summersky was absent. The council, which currently had just three members, was completed by Moonbeam and Fireheart. Waterfall tapped his fingers against the table, trying to find words that would do justice to his experience. Until today, he, like everyone else, had believed that the elementals couldn’t speak to the fey. Tonight Ember had spoken. Now Waterfall found himself searching for some reason the elementals had refused to communicate until now. There had to be one. They wouldn’t start talking after all this time without a reason.

“We do need the report,” Fireheart said, breaking Waterfall’s train of thought.

Waterfall was glad that Fireheart was here. He was an older fey whose opinions and experiences were well respected. Years ago, Waterfall had tried to get him to take the position currently occupied by George. For a time Fireheart had considered, but he ultimately refused without offering an explanation. Waterfall had always wondered what had prompted that decision.

“Ember kept the conversation focused,” Waterfall began. “The elementals and the magic had been watching Rebecca for some time. They had hoped she was simply having a difficult time adjusting, though they could sense the discontent in her heart. He was very clear that it is their job, not ours, to deal with humans who cannot thrive.” He carefully outlined the rest of the exchange, wanting to avoid actually retelling it. “Ember also mentioned that he would like to speak to Everblue, to reassure him that this was not his fault.”

“Did Ember say why he was speaking to you? Can all the elementals speak?” George asked.

“I didn’t ask.”

George’s eyebrows shot up. “You didn’t—”

“You’re welcome to go argue with him, but personally, I didn’t feel like questioning something that would consider me an appetizer.”

“We need that information.” George scanned the group, looking for support. “All this time we’ve been guessing at their abilities. Now we can get answers to our questions and learn about them.”

“No,” Moonbeam said. “As the representative of the town council, I can say that we desire that information, but it is not a need. Waterfall has answered the necessary questions. As a whole, we are safe. This was a focused problem that is being resolved.”

“But, what about… W-what if they can all talk?” George sputtered.

“It’s worth investigating but irrelevant,” Moonbeam said. “The elemental fey have not changed. We’ve always known that the kin fey can talk, so it shouldn’t be a shock that the rest of them can speak. Regardless, our relationship with them—kin or elemental—has not changed.”

Waterfall rubbed his temple. Before he could speak, Fireheart picked up the argument. “If you are that curious, I suggest you ask Ember.”

George glared but didn’t reply.

“Why do you think Ember even spoke to you?” Fireheart asked Waterfall.

“I wish I knew,” he answered. He paused for a long time before speaking again.

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