The Sleeping Beauties

Part Two

When he came to, he looked outside of the glass. Even though it was an identical view to the one he had seen moments before, he knew it was different. The front of the capsule swung open and sent a rush of fresh air, Viktor just then realizing how stale in the tube had been and how famished he was. He stepped into the lab and headed towards the door. Instead of opening, it stayed closed. He pulled a crowbar out of his backpack and pried open the door. He hoped he would find someone who was awake. But instead, the hallways were absent of any signs of life. He headed down the hallway until he remembered he didn't know where they were going. Viktor pulled out the map he had and followed it to the East Tower to where Cyra slept. He reached a spiraling staircase and started the long trek up the sleek black steps. At the top was a wooden door, which was unheard of since automatic doors were so much easier to produce and use. He opened the door, hoping he would find the beautiful princess and not a rotting body. The door swung open revealing a large room with wooden floors and stone walls. In the corner of the room, a chrome suspension tank, that looked similar to the time machine, slept the most beautiful girl Viktor had ever seen. She had golden blonde hair that fell down her back in perfect curls and ruby red lips that stood out against her fair skin. As Viktor walked closer to the suspension tank he noticed the freckles that dotted the bridge of her nose. When Viktor got close to the tank, the front half swung open. Surprised, Viktor stumbled and fell into Cyra, accidentally, brushing his lips against. He jumped back in time to see her open her violet eyes.
   She groaned. "How long have I been out?" she asked. "I am starving,  I could so go for fries right now."
   "Uh," was Viktor's response.
"Or maybe some pizza. Yeah, I could really go for some pizza," she continued. "Sorry," she apologized. "I am just so happy I am finally awake." "Those hundred years went by super fast, like as if I flew through time."
   Sudden realization dawned on Viktor, the princess was awake! He knew how to wake her up. All he had to do was go back in time, open Cyra's suspension tank. It had been that simple.
   "I have to go," he said quickly as he rushed out the door.
   "Wait, where are you going," Cyra called.
   "To save Vres!" He called back.

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