So sorry for the late update! Got caught in homework and studying almost all day ^^' Anyways, this chapter will officially kick us into act II where things start to get more interesting and far more complex. However, as for antagonist(s), they will have some name drops here and there, but I won't say anything else but that ;) Also, we finally get to meet an interesting character who has importance later on :)

KageNoNeko: Yep! Glad you caught on to that how conversation was hinting to the next major plot point ^^


Spellbound

44/ Dream

She knew she had to be dreaming.

Above her, Ami witness the most beautiful sight she had ever seen: a sky filled with forever night and starry skylights with colors varying from every end of the spectrum. Dust illuminated by the distance lights brought out different shades—giving it an ethereal appearance. This wasn't Earth…no, her eyes skimmed the surroundings where, in the background, a grand ivory castle stood. The architecture was far different from the Aurelian Palace within Elysion. Even the people around her boasted looks that were gorgeously inhuman. Yet, no matter how extrinsic it seemed, it was home somehow. Looking down, her dress reminded her of Suisei when she first saw her in the lake weeks ago. Shocked, Ami walked to the fountain and gasped. On her head appeared to be dainty crystal antlers with icy ivory and blue roses encircling it's thorns around them. Her facial structure mimicked Suisei in every way.

"Suisei!" A voice called out to her. Ami turned to it, and wanted to say she wasn't Suisei, but her mouth wouldn't move. What control she had over her body vanished. Instead, her eyes took in a youthful, petite woman. Her teal hair was tied into a beautiful braided bun, gentle sea-green eyes shone with worry, and both her white and sea green dress and translucent green shawl flowed in the artificial wind. Intricate silver bands shaped like a snake wrapped around her arms to her hands.

Having caught up with her, the woman flicked Ami's forehead, "Oh, Suisei. Can you not run off so much? I swear you act like the Princess in more ways then you know," the woman shook her head.

Ami pouted and held her forehead, "I was only curious, Kaiousei. We don't come to Mare Serenitatis that often, so I wanted to take some mental notes."

"Still, though it may be a peaceful time, I cannot let you out of my sight. Because of this," Kaiousei pointed to the illuminated, glacial jewel centered inside her silver diadem. "You are a treasured jewel to not only the Queen, but to the Mariner Isles—"

"I know, Kaiousei," Ami smiled. Just what was she seeing right now? Was it a memory? But it couldn't be since this was nothing related to her current life.

Kaiousei sighed, "Such a smart, young girl," she placed her hand on Ami's back and guided her to the direction of the ivory castle. "Before long, you'll leave little old me behind."

"No, I won't. You're the only mother and mentor I have ever known."

"Oh, sweet fawn. Sooner or later, there will be nothing left for me to teach you, and by then, you will have transcended."

But Ami could only shake her head as they approached the heavenly castle. To Ami, it felt more like a farewell then a simple visit. However, the odd dream began fading and she found herself opening her eyes, staring at the ceiling. Both confused yet awed.


So, we finally meet Suisei's mentor and motherly figure, Kaiousei. Now, if you realized the interesting choice in name, then you're on to something. Kaiousei means Neptune in Japanese ^^ I won't say anything else, or if she has any connections to our lovely ocean guardian lol You'll just have to see. Until the next update!