To be honest, Garrick was a little annoyed at first by the idea of griffon riders joining them. Yes, there were more warriors, but griffons were so slow, and the riders had no signets…that was how negative he had been thinking, right up until he saw you. A beautiful griffon rider who kept shutting him up.

Violet gathered a team, of course Garrick flew to help…and to see you more…even if you had a boyfriend, Trager, which broke his heart a little..but the main mission was to find the Irids, and after several flights, you finally landed on the island of Zellyhna. Everyone was very surprised by the applause….But then, when Violet asked to see the Queen, they were asked to accept gifts from the God of Luck–Zihnal, and of course, to thank him for them.

Mira got wine, Xaden got a box, Violet got a compass, Drake…a cat…you got a feather, Aaric got a mirror, Dain got a…slap…. The others also received gifts, without showing that they were not happy with them, but just said thanks. It wasn’t difficult, especially when you remember that then the alliance would appear.

Now it was Trager’s turn. He pulls out a card and shows it to the woman, who announces that an arrow has fallen on the card.

Garrick immediately tensed…and for good reason. There was silence, and then Trager took three slow steps back to them, looking at you before his knees buckled and he fell. The arrow hit him in the heart. He died instantly.

You look at your boyfriend..dead boyfriend and feel your knees buckle. You don’t even realize your mouth is opening to scream in horror and pain, but suddenly, a large hand covers your mouth, muffling your scream to a quiet whimper, and the other hugs you, holding you tightly. He whispers soothing words in your ear, feeling your tears also flow down his hand, and you sob softly when Violet, realizing that she need to finish what they started, said thanks. Then…the alliance is secured.

After that, no one saw you, because you just ran into the jungle. But in the evening, you just sat on the shore, watching the ocean merge with the color of the sky. No, you didn’t cry anymore, but it hurt like hell. You sat there in silence until you heard someone sit down next to you.

Garrick sat down silently next to you, wanting to provide at least some support. Even silent support. He saw how much you was hurting, and it broke his heart, but he didn’t want to make it worse with his words.