Chapter 9


"Fly?" Arnold asked, "how?"

"Magic, of course." Answered Jake as it as the easiest answer in the world.

"Of course." Arnold threw his hands up as he mocked Jake. "Okay, where are we flying to?" he asked.

"To the gateway of Eurasia. Then we have a long journey to the castle of Delithah in the highlands." Jake said.

"Why a long journey? Can't we just fly there too?" Arnold asked

"No, if we use our magic, then the darkness will find us. Once we reach the castle we will be able to prepare for the defeat of Sunil, the dark king." Tim added

Jake held out his hands and said a chant. Instantly the balcony windows flew open, followed by a blinding light. Arnold shielded his eyes and she saw Helga was doing the same thing. Then all of a sudden Helga felt lighter on her feet. She began to feel her feet leave the ground. 'Fly.' Helga had always wanted to soar light a bird, to be free. She looked around but no one was there. "Arnold?" She was worried

"Here, Helga. Where are you?" they were trapped in a vortex of many colors, blue, purple, red, pink, and then there was another flash of light, and endless row of clocks. Arnold could hear Helga's voice but he could not see her, he could no see the others either. What the hell was going on? "Helga?" Arnolds voice rang through the vortex.

"I cannot see you. What is going on?" Helga yelled in confusion. "Jake, Tim, if this is your idea of funny, then you will pay for this," she threatened.

"Shut up! Stupid girl." Tim said, his dark voice ordered. "This is all a part of the plan "your majesty," the words came sourly from his mouth.

As the "ride" slowed, the vortex became less and less bright. It grew to a soft gray and trees appeared. They all found themselves in a dark forest. Arnold ran to Helga's side to see if she was okay. Helga backed away from him slightly so that he would not notice, she did not know what Jake would say if Arnold touched her. The thought of her marriage arrangements rose up in her mind. 'How I long to have you hold me. I am frightened. I would be better off if you were not here next to me. It would be better than having you here and yet have you be so far away.' Helga thought.

"So that was fun." Helga said sarcastically, "What's next?" Helga asked herself.

"Are you ready?" Jake asked," you, lady Sapphire, will be returning home." Helga wasn't sure how to handle hearing those words. All she could do was nod.

Tim pulled out his sword and sliced the air, tearing it. And he jumped through, as did Jake. Helga readied herself to jump but was pulled back by her beloved.

"Arnold? What are you doing?" Helga asked

"Are you sure you are ready- to go home?" he asked, not wanting to lose her in a new world.

"Nope. But I have to do this." she said simply, "you know you don't have to come with me."

"Helga, we've been through this, I'm going." Arnold said with determination and jumped in. Helga took on last look at the only world she knew and jumped in after Arnold. The light whooshed past her, not another vortex. Helga was feeling sick but knowing that her home and her beloved Arnold were waiting on the other side, helped her get over her nausea.


Hahaha, whatcha think? I don't know, maybe some suggestions might help me with the land of Eurasia. Help if you can/ please and thank you. Star.