Royally Bound

Chapter 3

As we began our journey through the jungle, I let my eyes and mind wander to explore the wonder filled scenery around us.  The flowers seemed like the colors were so vibrant.  The blues seemed to swirl like waves on the ocean while the pinks and oranges shone our like beams of hope.  The lush greens of the plants that surrounded us weren't quite green.  Some had back hues of blues while others had yellows that came through.

As the jungle rushed past, I got lost in my own thoughts and ended up on my butt as I ran into Jonchristopher.

"Watch where you're going Christy.  You almost ruined pary of my surprise."

"Surprise?  In the jungle?  Do I really want this surprise?"

"Just trust me," he responded as he held his hand out to me.  I took it and allowed him to lead me through the last few feet of jungle before we broke through the foliage and stumbled onto a busy street.  But this wasn't like a New York street.  It was more like a cobblestone path that was filled with carriages that were drawn by unknown beasts.  They had similar builds to horses but there were green with six legs and scales instead of a coat.  They almost looked like oversized snakes with legs.

"What the hell are those?" I asked while pointing to the closest set of these strange creatures.

"Cladaughs.  They are like the horses of Zylon."

"They remind me more of snakes with legs," I said with a smile.

"I guess I can see that," Jon replied with a chuckle. "Now let's get you decent so you can attend your date with destiny."

"About that.  What if I refuse to go?"

"Then I drag you, kicking and screaming, if I have to."

"Ok, I guess I'll go willingly then.  So what is the queen like?  Is she a good queen or is she evil? Is she kind? Is she pretty or ugly? Does she-"

"Woah, slow down!  One question at a time.  But first, let me catch up.  She is a good, kind queen with beauty that is unrivaled by anyone in our land.  She is very much about doing things to better the lives of her people and she will always be married to her country.  I guess you could say she has a little but of Elizabeth the First in her.  Anymore questions?"

"Is she a full monarch or do the people have a say or vote in laws?"

"She is running a full monarchy but she is very conciouse of her peoples needs, as I said before.  We never go without and everyone is happy."

As I continued the questioning, delving inthe people and creatures that we passed.  I tried to explore the history a bit, but Jon would avoid any questions of that sort that I would ask.

As the conversation flowed, we hurried through the town and I let my eyes explore the amazing sights around me.  Some of the buildings looked like the grew out of the ground in a coral-like structure while others looked similar to the man built structures you can find in New York.  There were even a few that looked like living works of ary, flowing in the slight breeze that was playing with my hair.

Jon was taking us through what had to be the most twisted route possible.  I had actually lost count after the fifth turn we took.  So much for making an escape plan.

After twenty minute of the maze like progress, I had to know where we were going.

"Where are  you leading me?"

"I already told you we were going to the castle.  Why do you ask?"

"Well we've been walking through town for a while now and we don't seem to be doing anything but making me dizzy.  How long 'til we get there?"

"Not long now.  The choice of path was purposelly winding.  We don't you running off now, do we?  But, besid3es that, I didn't want anyone to follow us.  It won't be much longer now.  Just a few more turns and you'll be able to take your much needed bath."

"What do you mean much needed?"

"You'll find out soon enough.  Stop stalling and let's go."