Forced into Fantasy

Chapter 13 - Creator

Ivy;

My entire body is unable to move, it's almost as if I'm stuck in some sort of a trance as I simply sit staring back at the hooded man who has just told me something that can only be described as absurd.

That I am some sort of a Moon Princess... what the fuck?

What is this guy on?

They must have some incredible recreational drugs here in this world, that's for sure!

I can't help but laugh from beneath my gag at his announcement and this causes all of the hooded figures to look down at me with matching frowns.

If my gag was removed I would tell them they're all insane and need to be committed immediately! This was nothing but hilarious and I had no intention of taking anything they said seriously.

"Is something funny?" the green-eyed woman asked, her left brow raised in question as she watches me lower my head, close my eyes and shake my head from side to side.

I'm obviously unable to speak so I don't know why she would ask me a question and expect an answer from me.

"Remove the gag at once..." the woman commands. 

"...allow her to speak."

The two soldiers standing beside me quickly obey her command, untying the material and pulling it off of my face.

I let out a large sigh of relief as I am finally able to breathe, let alone speak once more.

After a few deep breaths I open my mouth wide in order to stretch it and lick my dry lips. It is only then that I realise the woman is still waiting for my response to her earlier question as she stares directly at me.

"I'm really sorry to be the bearer of bad news and all but... you guys have the wrong person." I announce confidently.

"I'm afraid I'm not this... Moon Princess or whatever it is you're looking for. My name is Ivy and I'm not even from here."

"You bear the marking, do you not?" the hooded man at the centre of the table enquires, the deepness of his voice sends shivers up my spine.

"What marking?" I ask with obvious annoyance now.

"Everyone keeps telling me that I've got this marking but I've never had any kind of marking or tattoo in my entire life!"

"Manus, please... will you show her?" their hooded leader asks, turning his head only slightly to the side, towards the older bearded man.

With his command, the bearded man suddenly rises from his seat.

He then begins making his way down to where I am seated before finally stopping right before me. I stare up at him as he gives me a warm smile.

"If you'll allow me to my dear, I'd like to show you the marking you have been bestowed with." he explains calmly, while keeping my attention the entire time.

I feel as if I can trust him for some unknown reason and I nod my head to approve of his request.

With my permission he smiles and nods, then moving his hand up into the air in a sweeping motion. As he does a glowing blue orb suddenly appears from nowhere and floats in mid-air before my very eyes.

Beside it forms a glowing blue window which reveals the image of Manus' face. It's like the orb is some sort of a Go-Pro and the window is showing whatever the orb views.

"The orb will show you what you are unable to see." he explains before waving his hand once more.

I watch as the orb moves around behind me and then I glance at the window to see the view from behind.