DEMIGOD: DAWN OF TIME

THE SIREN QUEEN

"Oh, was that why we had to walk through a portal?" I asked.

"Well yes, but also because the Selene kingdom is very far from the Elysian realm" Abel smiled.

But then, I got confused.

"But I thought Elysian realm was the only kingdom in mystic world".

Zach decided to answer  "Actually, it was. That was when the whole creation lived together as one".
I waited for him to continue. And he just stared, before he then said.

"Until. well, now".

Oh wow, marvelous conclusion indeed.

But I was also surprised to hear that. I thought they said Elysian realm was the only kingdom. So if this kingdom wasq this beautiful, then I can't even imagine how the Elysian realm would be.

I snapped out of my thoughts, as I realized we had reached the palace.

The doors were opened for us. And as we walked inside, I could already guess it, Another marvelous sight.

As we proceeded, we then stopped at a throne room, with a tall beautiful woman sitting on the throne. I was guessing that she was the queen.

She sited us, but when her gaze met mine, it widened a bit. But not exactly the way I was expecting, just like the others. It was almost in an await, and then a slight amusement.

She gently stood up, her beautiful blue gown, designed with precious stones, flowed down to the ground like waves.

And as she gracefully took steps towards us, the gems on her crown were glistening to the gleam from the opened windows.

She was so graceful, yet fierce and strong in the eyes like the other girls. Only hers was much more powerful.

I even felt slight shivers down my arms as she came close to us.

I was expecting her to be angry, since Ivory had said that it was forbidden to bring a human into the mystic world.

So I only thought the normal way, but I got shocking result.

Because she instead smiled very slightly, like that was the most she could do.
And I could also tell the sincerity in it, like she usually doesn't smile at all, but seeing me here, she tried to smile... because...she was happy to see me?

How was that possible?

So I bowed my head like the others did, till I saw them lift their heads back, and I did the same.

Then The twins spoke "it is such an honour to meet you again your majesty, you look beautiful as always".

Indeed, she was very beautiful, and by her face and features, she looked like a young lady. But with her eyes, I could tell that she was a lot older than she looked.

Marvelous.

Then the queen herself spoke
"It is also a blessing to see you again young Knights, how is Milo?"

They seemed happy to be called Knights by the queen, and they answered her happily.

"he's being rescued by his Highness, your majesty".

"I see" she gently spoke.

Then she turned to me and smiled again "And who may this young lady be?"

I was about to answer myself, but the twins beat me to it "Oh this is our human friend Neera".

I felt really touched to be called their friend, I never heard someone call me that before, I only knew the word.

So I smiled in my mind. And soon focused back on the queen, as she spoke again.

"Human, I see?"

Was she finally realising that they had done a forbidden thing, and I was about to receive punishment? Which I am sure would be totally different from that of my world.
And, if all a person's imaginations are real here, then does that mean that all those imaginative punishments are also real?

Like throwing a person in the abyss of torment?
Or roasting you in the great lake of fire?

Then, suddenly, I realized, that I had began sweating in my clothes for no reason.

But out of the blue, the queen spoke again "well, if so. Then you are most welcome to stay in my kingdom. Please, be my guest".

Huh?
What the freaking berries is going on?

I couldn't understand why the queen was not throwing me into an abyss right now.

Or maybe, she wants me to enjoy my moments here, while it lasts. And then, the end arrives.

But, for some reason. I couldn't find any trace of what I was thinking in her eyes. Instead, they spoke of straightforwardness and honesty.

So I became confused again.

But it looked like the explanation would have to wait, as she called maids in with just a clap.

The maids rushed out from the corners of the palace, rushing straight to the queen, awaiting orders.

"Escort our guests to the finest rooms in the palace, and make their hearts comfortable".

Why would we need to be in the finest rooms. We weren't big people. I wasn't.
This only made me more suspicious.

But then, the queen said to us "make yourselves at home, Selene is a place of peace and blessing".

We began walking as the maids directed us.
But the voice of the queen was heard again, "Ivory, I would like to speak with you".

Ivory stood still, while we continued our walk.

Well, I guess someone has to explain to the queen about all these.
And maybe then, a judgement for my punishment would be made.

With that thought, I suddenly had a gulp.