The Gargant had done it's job, the group was now in Alexandria. But they were in a place they hadn't know had existed, it looked like a dungeon sort of place.
"We're finally here." said Marcus.
"Yea. That Gargant took forever!" said Rayman.
"Yes it did, but I think it's tired too." said Dagger.
"I never knew such a place existed in Alexandria!" said Steiner in amazement.
"Yeah, and how do we get out?" said Globox, shaking uncontrollably from the cold draft and the spooky atmosphere.
"Hmm... Well... This way!" exclaimed Steiner, pointing towards some stairs (which was the only way to go at the moment). "Princess, let us make haste!"
Wait, Steiner! I know this place! Doctor Tot told me about this place. My ancestors built this place to keep enemies from invading. Doctor Tot also said..." said Dagger.
"Can we get a move on!? I'm freezing my rear off!" cried Globox angrily.
They took a step forward, but suddenly they found a huge fence blocking their way, that had shot up out of the floor.
"You! What kind of trick is this!?" yelled Steiner, pointing at Marcus.
"I didn't do anything! Don't blame me." said Marcus.
"You really didn't do anything!?"
"You don't believe me!?"
Then a fence shot up from the other side, blocking retreat.
"Great! We missed our chance! No I'm gonna die here!" cried Globox, flailing his arms around.
"They fell for it!" cried a voice from above.
"Fell for it, they did!" cried another.
"Zorn! Thorn! I am Steiner, Captain of the Knights of Pluto! I have returned! Let us out at once!" said Steiner as the two jesters showed themselves.
"Too bad, it is." said Thorn.
"You're all under arrest." said Zorn.
"Zorn! Thorn! I've returned to Alexandria to speak with my mother. Take me to my mother!" yelled Dagger.
"Yes, we will take you to see Queen Brahne, whether you like it or not." said Zorn.
"'Capture Princess Garnet,' Queen Brahne said. Ordered us, she did." said Thorn.
"What!?" cried Dagger.
"Lies!" cried Steiner.
"What's going on!?" cried Marcus.
Moments later, Steiner and Marcus were stuck in a cage up high, and Garnet (Dagger) was sitting on her bed in her room, waiting for what fate had in store. "I wonder if Mother will even listen to me... Why did she attack Burmecia? And why did she arrest us like this? I must be sincere with her. She hasn't been herself lately... Actually, she's been acting rather strange since my birthday last year. The same day that tall man visited us... Maybe he had something to do with it. Come to think of it, that was when things began to change. Doctor Tot left Alexandria shortly afterwards, too. What happened that day?"
Just then, Zorn and Thorn entered the room. "Queen Brahne summons you." said Zorn.
"Come with us." said Thorn.
"What!? How dare you speak to me like that!?" said Garnet.
"Quiet!" said Zorn.
"With us, you are coming, and that is that!" said Thorn.
"What was that phrase Zidane told me to use...? Oh yeah." thought Garnet to herself. Then she yelled out-loud, "Get off me, you scumbag!"
"What was that? I do not understand." said Zorn.
"Understand what she said, I do not, either." said Thorn.
"Enough! Now, come with us!" they both said together, dragging Garnet along. They eventually came to a nice room, where Queen Brahne was sitting on a chair.
"Hurry up!" said Zorn.
"For so long, the Queen has waited." said Thorn.
"Mother..." said Garnet, looking up at the hideous face.
"Darling, there you are. Where were you? I've been worried sick. Here, come closer." said Brahne.
"Mother, there is something I need to ask you." said Garnet, walking a bit closer to the massive figure of her mother, the Queen.
"What is it, darling? I will tell you anything you wish to know." said Brahne comfortingly.
"Did you... Is it true that you are responsible for the destruction of Burmecia?" asked Garnet.
"Oh... Well, no wonder you look so concerned. That is far from the truth, Garnet. You see, those Burmecian rats have been plotting to destroy Alexandria for some time. I couldn't just wait for them to attack and destroy our precious kingdom. So, I had no choice but to take initiative." answered Brahne, smiling at her daughter.
"Mother, is that really the truth?" asked Garnet.
"Of course. I would never lie to you." said Brahne, still smiling.
"I don't believe you!" cried Garnet.
"Oh, darling, what's wrong? Why wouldn't you believe your mother?" said Brahne.
Just then, Kuja entered the room. "May I play a part in this act?" he said.
"Act?" said Garnet.
"Yes, an act from a beautiful play... There is a knight on a white horse... and a beautiful princess. It is a tale of tragic love. Overcome by grief, the princess must sleep for a hundred years..." said he.
"You... I've seen you somewhere before..." said Garnet.
"It appears we were destined to meet again. My sweet angel, come to me. I will take you to a world of dreams." said Kuja. He held her in his arms (much to her dislike), and then cast a spell on her that caused her to slump over, asleep. "She is beautiful, even in sleep."
"Hmph, impudent little girl. Zorn, Thorn! Prepare to extract the eidolons from Garnet." ordered Brahne.
Now Zorn, Thorn, and Garnet are in a room with a small, circular table in it. Garnet is still asleep, and she is on the table. "A belated happy birthday, Princess. Hee-hee-heee!" chuckled Zorn.
"Sixteen years old, the princess has become. Draw the eidolons from her, finally, we can." said Thorn.
"Eidolons of eternal life!" cried Zorn.
"Eidolons of infinite power!" cried Thorn.
"Arise from the sixteen year sleep!" cried Zorn.
"Depart after the sixteen year wait!" cried Thorn.
As they said this, Garnet's sixteen-year-old body arose from the table, and floated in the air. She was slightly glowing.
"Let there be light!" yelled Zorn.
"Let there be life!" yelled Thorn.
Garnet's body was now glowing very bright.
"The time has come!" shouted Zorn.
"The time is now!" shouted Thorn.
"Come forth!" hollered Zorn.
"Odin, warrior of the dark!" cried Thorn.
Garnet's body swirled around in the air, glowing insanely bright, and her hair askew. Then she stopped suddenly, and her necklace lifted from her body. Light from her poured into the necklace, and then from the necklace into a gem that Thorn was holding.
"He-he-he! Queen Brahne will be most pleased!" he laughed with glee. "You stay here and watch the Princess, I'll go give this to the Queen, and then ask if we can destroy the body! He-he-he!" he laughed even more, Zorn joining in this time. Then he scampered away with the treasure, laughing to himself the whole way.