just kids || zodiac story

𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦

𝘁𝘄; 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

it was a lot more different travelling to the kingdom of merila. there were underwater tracks to the surface, everyone admiring the sea life through the glass tubes. the merila siblings simply watched the sealife, making sure everything was okay.

once they got out from the underwater, the carriages stopped and everyone got out. the kingdom had this light blue glistening appearance from the sun and the light reflecting from the water.

there were silk curtains around the pillars and the castle was like a glowing sun in the centre of all the villages. the merila siblings walked over to the castle and pushed open the doors.

"damn, i knew you guys were good with architecture but this is.." capricorn approached the castle, everyone nodding in agreement.
"please, you flatter us" cancer giggled, slowly opening the double doors, "come in, come in."

inside, the hallway had small windows that were filled with water. some were small with fishes inside like cleaner fish or salmons but nearing the end, there were dolphins and sharks. all sorts of marine life.

"dont worry, the wall opens behind them whenever they need to get out. there is a button they're all trained to press so the wall can open for them."
scorpio caught the disturbed glances of the other royalties.

"right.." leo muttered, turning back to the front.
"well, where are the patients?" virgo asked, looking around.
"they should be around here somewhere.. father said that we should eat first though.." pisces said. she turned suddenly and pushed open the doors to the dining room.

there was a long dining table and dishes along the table. chairs were put up for them but nobody was to be seen. they all looked at each other before shrugging and sitting down on the table, ready to dig in.

plates were already laid out so all they had to do was pick. the twelve of them happily ate between themselves, a clear bond growing over them.

"pass me the chicken!"
"here, you want some?"
"this food is amazing! who cooked it?"
"i don't think i ever want to leave this place.. eheh.. so yummy!"
"you should send some over to our kingdom, we would love to eat your cooking."
"i offically declare we all go to each other's kingdoms when celebrations are held to eat each of our amazing foods!"
"haha! as if, sagittarius! keep dreaming."

chatter flooded the room as plates were cleaned and hunger was killed. sooner or later, all of the young adults were treated and happily finished their food.

"god, i feel a lot better now" gemini leaned back on his chair, grinning to himself.
"we should come eat here everyday at this point" aries joked.
"at least that's something we can agree on." leo nudged her brother.

"that was nice but we still have a case to do." pisces stood up, dusting herself.
"woah, woah! slow down hotcakes. there's no rush." capricorn sat up, sipping the last of his drink. pisces frowned, staring at him.

"now, we better go find those patients before we run out of time." pisces ignored capricorn, walking out of her seat and tucking the chair in.
"ah.. you just don't know how to take a break, do you?" capricorn stood up as well, tucking in his chair.

everyone began to sit up and leave before capricorn ran over to pisces and scooped her up, hugging her tightly.
"learn how to loosen up!" he flashed his infamous grin, making pisces snarl.
"let go of me!" she yelled out, struggling against his grip.

everyone watched with confused or shock looks. they glanced at each other and nodded, slowly backing to the door.
"what are you all doing?! help me!!" pisces yelled out, struggling more but capricorn didn't budge.
"good luck dear sister!" cancer yelled back, closing the door on pisces's yell of hatred and annoyance.