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these issues are important to all citizens of the Kingdom, however, in these situations, it is best to look at things logically. Both issues concern Evercloud, but Evercloud is not needed to address both issues. I volunteer myself and my son, Riverpaw, to travel the land and search for signs of the Ancient. Evercloud can stay here and work with this group on the plan for peace. Should Riverpaw and I find further evidence of the Ancient, then we can reevaluate the situation.”
    “But , Uncle,” started Evercloud. Eveneye shot him a glare as soon as the words left his mouth and Evercloud quickly remembered his promise. Eveneye began to speak before anyone else could add their thoughts on the matter.
    “I have heard all of your positions and I believe that I fully understand where each of you is coming fr om. Each of you speaks for the Kingdom and you must remember that I do as well. The majority of the Kingdom believes in the existence of the Ancients, so I give any matter concerning the Ancients great respect. Yet, the fact still remains that we have nothing but a rumor as evidence. Evidence of the distrust between the humans and ourselves permeates everything we do. Its evidence sits in this very room. It makes no logical sense to me to sacrifice minds and bodies to a rumor, when there is an actual issue they could be focused on. We have scouts that move through Ephanlarea to bring us news. I say, have patience, and let them do their job.” Eveneye now turned his gaze upon his son. “As to the issue of your authority, Evercloud. You carry the authority of the Kingdom and every bear that is a part of it. Do not take that power so lightly.”
    “I apologize , Father. I meant no disrespect.”
    “I know that you did not. There is no need for apology.” Eveneye looked around the room and it seemed that no one had anything else to add. “I believe that this meeting is over, for now. Let us gather again , two days from now, to discuss the plan for peace.”
    Everyone nodded their heads in agreement and got up to leave the room. Eveneye stayed back and kept his son , so that he may speak to him privately. Alone, Evercloud felt he could speak to his father more freely.
    “Father , you know that I love the Kingdom. I would do nothing to jeopardize it. However, your words do not reassure me the way you had hoped they would.”
    “How do you mean, Evercloud?”
    “I may have the body of a man, but still, I have done nothing to prove my worth as a man. If I carry the authority of the Kingdom of Bears into the world of man, will they not fear it instead of embracing it?”
    “I understand your concerns, my son, but you still do not allow for the possibility that this is an issue we can resolve through conversation. You are but our key into that conversation.”
    Evercloud looked at his father with doubtful eyes.
    “I suppose.”
    “I think that it is late, and I think that we should reserve any further conversation for the morning.”
    Evercloud nodded and then follo wed his father out of the room.
    As the castle fell into slumber , the mountain lay silently beneath it. The Everflame burned bright against the blackness of the sky. It was a clear night and if you took your eyes away from the flame, you could see the stars. They twinkled brightly in the sky and if anyone in the Kingdom had been stargazing that night, they may have noticed that one star in particular seemed to be getting slightly larger, minute-by-minute.
     
     
    Chapter 6: Lights In The Sky
     
    When morning came, Evercloud got up and ran to his uncle’s cave to wake his cousin, Riverpaw. There were no lessons to attend on this day and he was eager to tell Riverpaw of the night before.
    “Wake up, you mountain of fur.” Evercloud pushed his cousin’s shoulder, trying to wake him. Riverpaw rolled over slowly and scowled at Evercloud.
    “This had better be a dream.”
    “Come on. Get up. Let’s go fishing.” Evercloud bent low and whispered into his