The Golden Wolf

Chapter 10: A New Horizon

"Miss, Miss. It's time to get up. The royal family will be expecting you soon." Lori shook me softly.

I groaned. "Is it time to get up already?" my voice groggy and not awake yet.

 "Unfortunately, if you wish to dine with the royal family, we must start getting you dressed. The Queen is quite excited to show you around today." Lori explained.

 I sighed. "Fine. Let's do it." I sit up and stretch my sore body. "Um, Lori. I have nothing to wear."

 "Oh, no worries. The Queen sent some up already. She did that while you were sleeping in the healing chambers. She didn't want you to have to worry about anything when you came to. It was very nice of her. "Lori explains while heading through the other door next to the bathroom.

  I finally get a good look at my room. "Holy goddess," I breath out.

 The room was huge with wall length windows on one side. There was a balcony outside with the whole set up. The room had a large pond along the opposite side of the windows with more koi swimming happily around. I climbed out of bed and walked to the window. The sky seemed like it went on forever from this view.

  "Lori, are we in the sky?"

  Lori laughs, "No. Actually quite the opposite. We are under the water. The palace sits high on an underwater mountain. We are protected by a barrier so that the water cannot get in but we can swim freely throughout."

I didn't think it was possible for my eyes to get any bigger, yet they did it seemed. "Wow. This is so cool! I can't wait to see the rest of the palace. What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

I grab the dress Lori set out and threw it on quickly. I did a quick braid, washed my face, and brushed my teeth.

 "Ready Lori?"

She nodded, "Let's go."

 The palace was so much prettier during the day. I could see every detail. The whole palace was decorated in blues and silvers. I had never seen anything quite like it. It was truly breath-taking. Lori and I made our way back through all the twist and turns until we came to the staircase again. Instead of heading down it like I thought we just took an elevator. Surprise overcame my features.

  "Um, Lori? Where exactly are we heading?" I question.

 "Down to the lower level. It's where the royals eat. It's the only place where you can see the ocean from here. It is almost like a giant bubble underneath the palace. You're going to love it." Lori explains.

Excited by the thought I start bouncing around.

"Hurry up elevator!" I laugh out.

 Lori just laughs and leads us out towards the main room. As we crossed under a bridge like structure the room opens up. I stop walking and just stare.

  Wow. This is amazing. Cam says in awe.

 I just nod, completely at a loss for words.

Lori continues into the room and urges me forward. "Come on, they're waiting for you." Lori encourages me forward. "They're going to love you."

  "Alright let's go," I beam and walk through the door.