Whispers [complete and non-edited]

Chapter 39

Woohoo! Back on track we are!

Finally I have motivation.

Anywhoop.

Last chapter we witnessed Shayel take the bait of the video...but she wants to go with Sever & Crew to find Laehal!

This time, we're back inside the Fate's Temple, where Laehal, Teriaj, and Mother Nature are going to get something to eat.

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"We should go to Olive Garden," suggested Teriaj.

"There's an Olive Garden here?"

"Of course," Teriaj laughed. "We're only in Greece."

"Greece!" Laehal yelped. "How did we get to Greece?"

By my power, of course. I am everywhere all at once, in the past, present, and future all at once. It is easy to get you to Greece, as it is part of your destiny.

"Huh," Laehal said. It was kind of hard to comprehend, but he got the jist. "So where's the closest Olive Garden?"

It is a ways, but not too far to walk. Now, come.

Teriaj walked out of the Fate's Palace, Laehal trailing behind him.

The outside of the Palace was beautiful--green everywhere, covered by a beautiful blue sky holding the glowing sun. There was a tan brown path of strategically placed stones leading up to the Palace, and on both sides grew trees, from which olives were growing.

"I hope this isn't the Olive Garden you're talking about."

Both Mother Nature and Teriaj laughed.

"No, silly. These olives are sacred, as they grow on the same ground as the Fate's Palace."

"So this is a real place in Greece, then? The Fate's Palace?"

"So sacred that the Greeks keep it a secret from tourists." Teriaj winked. "Which is why we need to sneak away while Mother Nature distracts the guards."

"Wait--"

Hush, Laehal, you will be fine.

Teriaj took Laehal's hand, and then they began to walk to the left, through the olive trees.

"Don't knock any off," Teriaj whispered.

Laehal was careful not to even brush against the branches. Soon the branches faded off, and they could see the guards facing away from each other at the gate leading to the Palace.

"The Greeks believe that Gaia built the Fate's Palace herself. Though that's just a fable. Men--with the blood of the five children of Gaia coursing through their veins--built the Palace, and also put in the murals and equipment. They were the first replacements of the original five children of Gaia," Teriaj whispered. "I can hear the guards talking about the fable right now."

All at once, the guards jumped to the right.

"That's our cue."

Teriaj ran, Laehal nearly tripping behind him, until they were both through the gate and on the other side of the street, where they continued to run between the buildings and emerged on a street littered with flea market tents.

"Are we going to have to go back now?"

"Possibly. But it is easier for Mother Nature to take us in than take us out. Now, let's cross the street again and go to the Olive Garden that is over there." He pointed to the right, where a square building was, bearing a fancy sign on its front.

Laehal and Teriaj looked both ways before crossing the street, then walked down the sidewalk past all the tents. They were filled with things from earrings, to scarves, to dresses, to a spray-on tattoo place. There were even tents selling food, and even though the smell was delicious, Teriaj dragged Laehal along until they reached the Olive Garden, where they entered and were greeted with a smell that made Laehal's mouth water.

"This place smells great," Laehal commented. "I can't wait to taste the food." His stomach rumbled.

"Neither can your stomach," joked Teriaj.

They took a seat at a table, then waited for someone to come take their order.

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