The group was once again astonished.
Alex and everyone's mouths were wide open.
"This has to be some kind of magic...?" Alex said.
There are too many surprises.
The place they are now standing is now cave filled with land and grass. A tree in the middle is growing a golden apples.
The king said,"This place is likely for someone to relax and enjoy peace."
The king notices a sheets on the grass next to the tree and a basket filled with golden apples. The king was sure of it.
The queen felt so much at ease.
"This place is very nice. Who made or what created this place?" Her voice filled firm, and she felt relaxed by the atmosphere around her.
They badly want to know who or what made this magical place.
Alex noticed a paper on the sheet that was next to the picnic basket.
He peeked at what it was.
The note...
"May I lay down. Seeing the bright sky above my head, joy and calmness took away my sorrow.
May I find calmness in myself to fill the void that was once filled with vengeance.
I hope one day.
God forgive my sinful act.
I have not found comfort for what I have done. The peace that once I have with my beloved loved ones. Were gone, I wish to spend my day with her.
Show her that I did what I had to do.
May her heart rest in peace. Where the land shines above her. May she find comfort on my sacred ground.
Where her dreams grow filled with life.
May one day.
We meet once again on the other side."
Alex had no doubt that the person must have written poetry.
It's telling a hidden message.
Alex says, "What have you done...?"
The message was too simple and sad. What mistakes did the person make and what it was.
There are too many surprises once again.
Alex can feel its pain from the message.
"Hey! What's that...!" Percy points at the tree.
The queen said,"It's a heart-shaped carve on the branch."
King says, "And there is a name in between the heart."
They saw "T... bell"
The 'T' was only a letter they could see and the name. The other letters were carved off or scribble. It seems there was glue but not enough.
Percy says,"Why is there tree in the middle of the land, and there is water flowing beautifully around this place."
The flowers bloom brightly, showing their delicacy.
Their pure scent gives off a nice sense of freshness in the air.
Percy felt relaxed.
Alex said,"We still don't know where to go... your majesty."
The king points the key up.
Bzzz
The key was pointed at the tree.
They move closer and see behind it.
A sword was lying on the grass.
The king says,"I think this belongs to someone, of my family."
Alex says,"And why do you say that.."
The king notices their family crest on the hilt of the sword.
"It has our family crest on it. It must have belonged to one of our ancestors..." The king said.
Alex says,"Did your family own this place?" He was curious about it.
The king says, "To be frank, I have no clue. I'm more puzzled as you are. My family has not told me anything at all."
The king was being honest.
He had no clue of his ancestors. They were all had their history wipe off, but he had no glue of who they were. It seem like someone must have hidden their past and present.
Alex said,"I think your key is still glowing at the tree. But it seems like there is nothing around but apples."
There were no more clues.
King sighs...
"I guess... our efforts were wasted. Let's head back." King says. But he held the sword with him.
It seemed like the sword was a glue.
They left without looking back.
Suddenly...
Thud!
Apple hit the basket.
It lays next to the basket.
On the golden apple, a woman's face was reflected on its golden skin. Showing on the tree, it smiled with joy.
Then it disappeared like a ghost.
...
Back at the wooden house.
Baron was freaking out.
"Why are they taken so long..." His voice filled with panic and frustration.
He was to scare being alone, and his stomach was growling.
Creak...
Baron looks behind and is glad to see a familiar face.
"What took you guys so long... I am beginning to think that you all abandoned me." Baron said.
He was now at ease.
Percy says,"I wish we have..." His tone was filled with regret.
Baron ignores him.
"My king... what have you found?" Baron was curious of what they found down the deep abyss.
The king's show a dusty old sword.
"May I take that you found an old sword?" Baron said.
He didn't expect they were that gone for a while and came back with an old rusty sword.
The king nods.
Baron thought it was some kind of gold and jewelry, but it was old sword.
It seems luck wasn't on his side.
It seem they now have no glue of how to get out.
Ahhhhhhh!
A sudden scream came outside.
Alex and everyone's went out to check.
"Runnnn!" Jay said.
Arron ran ahead of him.
Leo also did as well.
The three knights ran without even looking back at all.
The king was still amazed that they found their way back to him.
Pant! Pant!
They finally got the king.
"Your majesty.... we... we had difficulty on our way.... but we managed." Jay said while out of breath.
Two of his friends fell on the ground to breathe.
They ran for a while, without realizing they lost the predator that was after them.
Baron says,"Finally... you two shall now be our escorts."
Baron was planning to use them as shield.
Percy says,"I'm glad you three survive."
The three knights were also glad.
The king says,"What causes you guys to run..." His voice filled curiosity.
The jay said,"We have no idea... but it was horrified. We barely even looked what it was."
Baron got in front, "Stop whining. It's probably a bird you are running away from."
Baron voice filled mischief.
He clearly tried to act brave, knowing he was the frightened one in the group.
The three knight were embarrassing to even look at them. They probably thought it was.
Percy says, "Don't listen to his nonsense. What matters is that you're alive."
The three knights felt relief.
Hearing Percy words were ease a bit.
Arron says,"I saw something back then, but I think it might be a door." He was sure of what he saw.
Alex says, "Where...!"
The group was now listening close.
They were intriguing about what they found.
Arron says,"Well, I didn't see clearly, but it was just glance."
He told them when all fell on the lake.
They swim ashore.
That when he saw it by chance.
It was blurry, but it looked like the door.
Boom!
The three look back with uneasiness.
The water bubbles up.
It suddenly rises.
Rhhhhhhhrrggrrrr!
The creature roar.
They didn't see it's face. They ran without even looking back at the beast. Arron already explained what happened.
Arron says, "That when we run for our life but what I'm sure, is that. It might be a door."
Alex says,"Show us the way..."
Arron says,"But the beast!" He said with fear.
Alex knows, but they don't have any choice but to find their way out.
The king also wants to leave.
The knights nod.
"Then... we lead the way." Arron said.
Baron says, "Go on..." He said with quick.
They went further into the path.
...
They were now at the destination.
The queen says,"Is this where you saw it?"
The lake was too nice and wide.
The water stream from above was very beautiful. The water fall was very loud.
Luscious says, "My queen. Please stand beside me, I will not let any harm get past me." He was showing love for her.
His dedication of protecting his priorities.
The queen smiled.
"You may feel at ease, my knight." Her voice was sweet and nice.
Luscious stand beside her.
While cautiously looking around. He felt something was not right. It was too nice and quiet. There was nothing but the sound of the water hitting the lake.
Luscious was alert.
"There it is.." Arron shouted.
Both looked at arron.
He ran towards behind the water fall.
Both follow him. When they got there, a door was there.
Baron says,"It seems we still trapped. There is nothing through that door."
The door was there, but there was nothing behind it. It was just a door in the behind the water fall.
However..
The king says,"It seems so... but"
The king had a feeling.
When the king walks towards the door and closes it.
He inserted his key.
Click!
Once again...
The noises of machinery.
The king was now sure.
"The key might be our way out." King said.
Creak!
The door opens forward.
To his surprise, the door showed a forest.
They walk through it.
The king suddenly unfamiliar places once again.
"Where are we now...?" King says.
He was unsure of where they might be.
Alex and Percy say,"We are not far your grace."
Others were curious.
Baron asks,"And where we are then!"
Percy said, "Well... we are not far." He pointed directly at some land.
They all saw a castle not far from them.
Baron says, "It seems pheasant had some good sight. I'll admit that." He casual said it with smirks.
Percy was unpleasant by his tone.
Alex grabbed Percy by shoulder, trying to be patient with Baron hurtful words.
Percy nods.
For now, he won't make a scene.
The king says,"Let's all go..."
Once again, they all walk towards the land.
The door behind them slowly closed.
It will remain there forever.
...
The land of Oykhawn.
Children run freely.
"Hahah!.." laughter filled with joy.
Citizens were walking in the streets wearing poor clothing.
Smiled with joy.
Instruments playing with melody.
Feet stomping and matching the rhythm of the flute.
"Hahaha... HEY!" Loud crowds.
They all dance with joy and fun.
The king says,"I think we might be in another king's territory."
He does not know where, though.
The place to be nice and peaceful. It seem like they are not at their land anymore but to some other kingdoms.
The queen says,"Let's ask where we are..."
Baron is already making a scene.
"Hey, Pheasant!" He shouted.
A random young man stops.
"Yes...?" He said.
Baron immediately reveals his majesty self.
"I am Baron the 7th. I am highly recommend you to tell me. Where are we at?" He said with command tone.
The young man was confused.
"Ugh...well. isn't it obvious.." The young man said.
He pointed at the flag hanging on the wall.
They don't know which flag it was from.
Baron deliberately asks with seriousness tone.
"I have, you know. I don't know that flag! Tell us immediately or else!" His tone was loud and serious.
Alex steps in.
"Sorry about that. My friend here is too rude. May ask which land this is..." He asks polity.
The young man smiled.
"It's alright. I don't hold against him, but since you ask nicely. This place is Oykhawn."
"Oykhawn!?" They said it in their thoughts.
The king says, "It seems we are not at our land after all. I highly don't know where we are."
The young man said,"You guys must be foreigners..."
They all didn't want to say it.
Since they were cautious, and try not to get attention to themselves.
They were all in someone else land. So, of course, they are being over cautious.
The young man smiled,"Since it's your first time here... you should stay and enjoy the festival." His voice carries an excitement.
They now were thinking about it.
The queen says,"Why not..."
King says,"This is a good chance to see of what where we are at."
Percy and Alex nod.
Luscious says,"I follow wherever you go, my queen." His tone is filled with duty and humbly respect.
Baron says, "What the heck! Why not..." His cocky tone.
The three knights were excited.
The young man said, "Follow me... I'll lead you to the stadium where the real fun is at."
The young man lead they towards the coliseum not far away.
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