Xavier showed the guards some sort of identification card then lit his wrist on fire to show his power for a moment. I guess it was some sort of recognition procedure. The doors of the Kingdom were metal doors full of carvings on them. On either side of the doors was the huge wall so smooth that it wouldn't allow any form of escaping unless from a trained professional. The guards let us three in hastily through the doors to the Kingdom. Inside, just like I expected, was just as magical as the outside. The buildings were all too exotic with their own unified set of colors usually varying from black, to grey to blues, silvers, and whites. We walked on a wide road that surprisingly began to fill with people the further we walked inside the Kingdom. They also had traditional clothing here. They mostly wore silk attire with the various colors there are-usually possessing a glint of shine from glitter. We passed a few shops with men and women trying to get us to buy things from them. I declined politely. The rode lit up with moonlight, a lot of candles everywhere, and fire torches. I asked myself how does nothing burns until I looked closely at all the buildings and shops: Everything was exclusivily made of metal
I haven't noticed it until we passed them, but I heard musicians performing to a crowd what sounded like medieval music. Everything here makes me feel like we went back in time to medieval times, only in blue. We were not in a festival, but I wanted to see what it's like in a festival in the supernatural land. In addition, people's powers were showing here and there. I could see some kids manipulating some water bodies into making water bubbles from them (do not ask me how water came to exist on cloud realms. I do not know) and teens with some ability to grow plants, if not the ability to walk through walls. The problem is... we were the odd ones out.
Our attire did not exactly match the rather exotic clothing of the people here. Our powers did not show either. We looked too normal, or too odd in this case. This only tells me societal standards are relative(thanks to Einstien's theory of relativity). I thought these were the only issue with us until I realized the people were moving out of the way and staring not at all of us at first but at Xavier THEN us, the kids following him behind.
"Hey ummm, Xavier" JJ started "Why is everyone looking at us?" JJ beat me to this question.
Xavier paused a little as he led the way through the.... scared crowd. (scared from MiloXavier).
"They don't exactly like me" was his response.
I glanced at JJ and we both had the same thought: this may not be good.
Then finally after an awful lot of walking, we reached our destination: the castle. From upfront, it was even more graceful. An air of power roamed this certain area. Many guards stood on the front holding fire torches as we walked into the open doors. I could practically hear JJ squealing behind me as we entered the castle. There was a great lounge area with a minimal amount of furniture. The walls were black. The grounds were tiled with white and silver tiles. The furniture stood out in pure white, with some pearls decorating the sofas and the table. The stairs on the left forward were also black and white.
Xavier didn't exactly lead us to Lunar immediately as I originally anticipated he would. Instead, we went through a set of hallways-I noticed there was a black carpet now- and then he stopped by an open wide door. "The kitchen," He told us. We followed him through a bunch of other hallways "The dorm" Xavier said in boredom. "General Lunar has a certain task he is doing at the moment. When he comes back we will let you know to talk to him immediately" He told me specifically before he turned to leave as JJ and I entered and put our bags to the floor.
"Are you coming back though?" I asked mainly because he was the only person JJ and I knew in the realm and he seemed to have a demeanor around him that made people fear him. He was the safest to accompany if we didn't annoy him. He paused before answering. He said to be thinking. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't know."
After around two seconds, we heard another voice came from the hallways "Thought you knew everything, Milo."
Milo turned his gaze slowly in utter boredom towards the voice in the hallway "I am too lazy to even answer you" Milo said in a chuckle. It was the first time I had seen him crack a smile since the first time I met him. Who can make this dude smile? I wanted to see who is the new voice, but I didn't exactly do. It was an odd encounter and this is how it went down.
"Milo, let me see the guests," The voice said. It didn't exactly sound young, but it was deep enough to be male.
"No" Xavier said "I don't need you to scare anyone" He answered glancing at us.
"I won't. Or maybe I will, or this will" The male voice said, and then there was a sudden burst of wind that made the windows in the room open on their own and almost strong enough to knock me and JJ over.
"What's that??" JJ asked, a little fear sparkling in his eyes
"I don't know" I answered too quickly. I shook my head at my stupidity. There is a reason I have ghosts. I snapped my fingers and Hannah appeared. Miloxavier who seemed to be looking at me in... curiosity. I must have been too in the moment because I saw him glancing at Hannah and of course, he can't see the ghosts. I always panic when someone looks at them like my secret is revealed. But too soon did Miloxavier's attention land on the shaking JJ. I glanced at Xavier and he looked amused with a tinge of concern in his eyes.
"Saturn, enough of this" Xavier said not exactly making any effort to make it sound sincere. Miloxavier looked like he was enjoying scaring us himself.
"Fine, fine, I'm leaving either way. I have a scout mission" the mysterious Saturn said.
"Where?" Xavier asked looking sideways at the supposed named Saturn. I could not see him.
I noticed Hannah "take a look around, see the people, and make sure if this place is safe" I whispered to her and she nodded before disappearing. I turned to listen to Saturn's and Xavier's conversation again. I haven't heard the last part.
"I know you're guarding it, but it seems rigged to me. It hasn't been open this whole century" Xavier said frowning.
"It's the General's orders. I just have to make sure no one opened it and it is still electrocuted whoever touches it and comes back" I heard Saturn say in a lower volume.
"Alright, if you say so," Mailoxavier says sounding unconvinced with whatever Saturn was saying.
"I will see you soon!" Saturn seemed to be fist-bumping Xavier and he must have left then as I heard the footsteps go fainter. I didn't even get a look at his face but he grabbed my attention so bad. I snapped my fingers again and Ross appeared this time "go after him" I whispered and without hesitation he went after Saturn. I wanted to see what were they talking about. What can be opened, needs to be guarded and at the same time electrocuted who touches it? (This was probably the worst decision I ever made. You will see what I mean soon.)
"What did you say?" I heard Xavier asking and I knew the question was directed at me.
"I said that..." I thought of something quickly "that this place is fancy" I didn't want him to know I sent a ghost after Saturn and another to scout the area. Something told me Miloxavier may be aware of my powers.
"Alright," Xavier said dismissively narrowing his eyes "Well, lunch is soon. I don't know if you noticed, but our clocks are reversed here. The night is our day. If you want something, don't call me. This isn't a hotel" he rolled his eyes as if this has happed before or he may have thought we were bratty children. "But if you NEED something, then you can call for me. Just tell any server in the castle to get Xavier" he paused as if he forgot something "oh and never call me Milo" He said.
"But that Saturn dude called you Milo," JJ said out of the blue and I noticed he was shaking less.
Xavier was about to go when he heard JJ "I know. HE'S my friend." He then left. Did he imply we all cannot be friends? How rude. Did he feel like he is above us in a way? I did not know and I did not care at the moment as my temper rose.
"Now, that was something, did you feel that sudden wind that came?" JJ asked.
"Yes, it was weird. I actually think that Saturn dude controls the wind and he was meaning to scare us, I wonder if he does this to every visitor" I frowned.
JJ laughed lightly "I mean if that is the case, then Mi- I mean, Xavier"I noticed he was scared of Miloxavier maybe"must have been warning us of something upcoming that would scare us." If that's the case, then he may not be that bad" But mainly I feel too weak here with everyone having powers and all. I saw some dude disappear into a wall the other time outside..." JJ kept rambling and I just decided to close the dorm's door and lay on the bed, perhaps take a nap as I waiting for Hannah and Ross to come back with the information.
"Vex?" I heard JJ.
"Yeah?"
"I heard you talking to the uhhh... ghosts" he must have feet weird saying that adn I almost laughed out loud.
"Yeah and?"
"two things, 1) why did you need someone after saturn? 2) why did you never attempt to tell me you have powers, let alone there are realms out here with supernatural? This place is too magical to hide"
"Jeremy?"
"Yeah? You didn't call me JJ."
"I know, and shut up"
"Okay," he laughed as he decided it was also a good idea to nap. He seemed to be too excited with all the magic in the air. "But you need to tell me later!" he said.
There was a fresh pause with no talking as JJ headed to his bed while I tossed around trying to find myself a good position to sleep in.
"JJ"
"hmmm?"
"nevermind" I decided at last. I was going to answer his questions but I decided against it. I wanted to take a nap first then with a fresh mind I would answer him when I wake up.