Re-Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Chapter Six - Wounds

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The morning came, and Rex stumbled out of his room, meeting the rest of them.

"Morning folks, everyone sleep well?" Zeke asked, glancing at Rex, who stood hunched against the wall, and he sighed.

"As well as I could in this kind of situation," Rex said, and Mòrag nodded in agreement.

"Figured as much," Zeke sighed.

"Let's take a nice walk over to the hall where the emergency summit's being held, clear our heads a little. Besides, someone's gotta escort Mòrag over there, right?" he said with a grin, making her glare at him, while carefully helping Rex steady himself against her.

"I think I would be entirely capable of finding my own way. Rex, on the other hand, seems to be the one in need to help to get there, but in no way, I will let you do that," Mòrag glared at him, bringing Rex closer to her while glaring at the grinning prince. Rex couldn't help but laugh at their small bickering.

"Mythra's meant to be attending, too, right?" Zeke asked, ignoring Mòrag with a grin, and she nodded.

"Apparently, yes,"

"See? We might as well all head over," Zeke laughed, and they all followed him as he took the lead.

As they reached the Audience Chamber, they were stopped at the doors by the three guards standing there.

"Through here is the venue for the summit of nations. I must apologize, but entry is forbidden to all but the official representatives of each nation," Senelo said and gave them a bow, and Mòrag nodded.

"I guess this is as far as we go, come on, I'll take Rex back to his room," Nia said and walked over to Mòrag, wanting to help him, but she and Zeke shook their head.

"Unfortunately, Nia, Rex is the official representative of the Leftheria Archipelago. Even though small, it still has a formal system set," she said, and Nia nodded, backing up, together with Tora.

"I might not like it, but I suppose I have to play my part in all this," Mythra said, and they all nodded.

"Nia, Tora, the rest of you, head back to my chambers and wait for us there," Rex said, and she nodded.

"Yeah, no problem, but be careful in there," she said, looking worried, and Rex gave her a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry, we'll handle this just fine. After all, there are six of us that are witnesses," he grinned, and Zeke nodded in agreement.

"With so many, it can be hard for them to deny us that," he said, and the guards parted ways for them, leading them into the chamber. They were met with the rest of the leaders of the nations. As Rex was placed next to Mòrag, with her help, they got a few looks their way, but no one said anything. KOS-MOS took her place behind his chair, just like the Blade of Emperor Niall and Brighid did.

"My sincerest thanks to you for agreeing to this ceasefire, Queen Raquara, Emperor Niall," Amalthus said, sitting at the head of the table. Still, Rex ignored it, concentrating on healing his wound. Jin really went all out, even using his own element, making it harder for him to recover. He could still feel the lingering cold in the wound in his chest.

"As I recall from the Osirian Treaty of 350 years ago... the Praetorium was to refrain from intervention in times of war. And yet here you are, intervening," she said, looking cross.

"But, I trust you have a suitable justification, Your Eminence?"

"Naturally, but first, to ensure impartiality in these negotiations. May I present Niranira, Acting Chairman of the Argentum Trade Guild. Furthermore, representing the Tantalese... His Highness the Crown Prince Ozychlyrus Brounev Tantal will also be attending," he said, and in came Zeke, holding his head high. With confidence, he sat down, in front of Rex, with Pandoria standing right behind his chair, just like the rest of their Blades. His announcement got the others whispering in awe upon seeing him.