Chapter Five
By Maylan
A/N: Thanks to those who are reading and reviewing! much appreciated-ness!!
The two woke up startled by a rather large thud from their doors.
"Lass! Open the 'ere doors!" called out Sparrow. Anamaria's snappy remark told him to shut up, which he obeyed. As Sophie sleepily rubbed her eyes and called out, "coming. Hold ya horses -" a gun shot startled her, she jumped back onto her bed clutching her heart. "Gosh." she murmured, as the door flung open, the lock was shot off.
"Sorry." Alex came in, "but you shouldn't lock these doors, they'll trap you in at any moment. Anyway, we're tryin' ta wake yous cause we're here!" He exclaimed. Andrea sat up, stretching her arms. "Here? Where?" she yawned.
"Oh, to the Isle of the Selenta & Almara temple and clans." He stated. Anamaria shushed her brother. "Alex, get! Let them change, then you can brag on later." Anamaria prodded and shoved the two men away, closing the door behind her. Andrea and Sophie laughed, as they heard Anamaria's name calling and bullying fade away.
The Black Pearl was docked, anchor was deep within the crystal blue waters and some patches of coral were being swarmed by brightly coloured fish. The side of that island looked tropical, and serene. Alex started to take on the role as 'guide' and began to lead the group. Elizabeth had to go back and change, as she didn't want her beautiful dress to become wet. Soon after her re-joining, they set off towards the lush palms and shrubs.
"This is the isle of Alamara's temple and her clan. It's atleast a fifteen minute walk from the beach, then you'll see the temple. They're really strict on visitors, lucky I'm known by both clans though... aye! stay close." Alex grinned, walking into the palms. Sparrow followed, mumbling, 'this looks like the island I got dumped at' and Anamaria, with her black hat, followed him. Along with Elizabeth and Will, then Andrea who starred daggers at the lovey-dovey two in front of her and Sophie close behind.
The gang had walked and walked until they finally reached the houses, little huts out of wood and leaves. And, far in front, the temple of Almara.
"Wow." exclaimed Sophie, now walking past the first few homes. Then and there, were a few women had stepped in front of Alex.
"You are not welcome here." said one viciously, keeping her child hidden behind her legs. The three women had black hair and coffee-tanned skin. They had brilliant tatooed designs and had beige clothing. Each one however, had a necklace with a few beads and a single, black-grey feather.
"Tell your head warrior that I, Alex, am here for a visit." Alex replied simply. The vicious one narrowed her eyes, then waved her hand to allow her child to send the message. The three young women still stood their gaurd, as they followed the gang's every move.
"Amelina, Nekita, Millya.. Let them be, they are friends of ours." came a female voice from behind, as the three women bowed and left for their homes.
"Sorry for such a impolite greeting, Welcome back Alex! I see you have some new friends among your travelling?" the woman, wore a beige gown, along with her headress and a long staff. Her chocolate-brown hair was slightly curled, her skin was whiter than others and she had deep red lips that caught everyone's eye. She wore jewellry and had the Almara emblem on her forehead as a tatoo. She looked like just a simple age of a teenager.
"I am the leader of the Almara clan, Nina." she greeted. "Come, and we shall talk and eat." she added, strolling off with Alex in tow.
Sophie and Andrea were not far behind of the gang, as they were in shock.
"Did you see that? It's Nina!!" Sophie whispered. Andrea nodded.
"I can't believe it! She's in the realm too!" the two knew of Nina, as she was one of their classmates and friend.
"We have to try and talk with her alone, maybe she just acted like that, and didn't notice us." Sophie said. Andrea waved and smiled to a little girl skipping by. "Yeah. I think we'll be staying here for the night, we'll have time to, don't worry." She replied coolly. Sophie nodded, as they quickened their pace.
Nina soon found out about Andrea with her 'Magical Maiden Almara' medallion from Alex, who then kindly asked for Andrea to reveal it for proof.
"Yes! That is it!" Nina exclaimed, and she bowed twice. "My, the clan finally finds the rightful Medallion!" she exclaimed.
"Will! Hold still will you!" Elizabeth commanded, as she watched the two Almara women paint intricate designs on his face and chest. Andrea and Sophie had their faces and arms done, Sparrow gleefully (or drunk-fully) had his face painted, Anamaria grudgingly did her left cheek, Alex did his right cheek and lastly, Elizabeth had paint on her forehead.
"It is a traditional thing to do before night falls, as our community gathers and as Almara was the maiden of the sun, we celebrate under the sun. Celebrating the Magical Maiden, Almara." Nina informed, she too had paint smeared on her cheeks. "And, with our own Maiden Medallion, we shall celebrate to the fullest!" she grinned.
"Does the Selenta clan do the same, Nina?" Sophie asked. Alex gasped, and he quickly eyed Nina's reaction. Her fists clenched, and she frowned.
"Oh.. sorry.. I didn't mean to offend.." Sophie said softly. Nina then smiled, "it's okay.. It's just, a few years back the Selenta and Almara clans went different ways. Their leader, which has similar the role to what I have, is Michelle. We were destined by our ancestors, said to be the advisors of the Magical Maidens back in their days. Well, we both had visions of differences between our clans, and they moved high up the mountains, we lost contact. Never see the Selenta clan." Nina murmured.
"Oh.." Sophie raised an eyebrow. 'Michelle!?! She's here too!' she thought, and by the surprised look on Andrea's face, Sophie could tell that she thought the same thing. Both their friends had been sucked into the film's realm aswell!
"Well, the sun is still glowing! I say we go and celebrate before night begins" Alex suggested, as the rest followed, escaping Nina's memories.
Nina began to stand up, among with Sophie and Andrea, which Sophie nudged Andrea. "Ow - what! Oh, I get it.. Uh, Nina?" she called, before Nina could exit the tent.
"Yes?" she turned. Sophie searched Nina's painted face, it seemed like she really didn't recognize them as school mates at all.
"Uhm, Nina.. remember the time where you got caught with your comics in the English text books?" Andrea searched her mind for a example. Nina blinked.
"What is a comic??" she asked. Sophie sighed. "Or the time you and my brother were fighting and you hid his game cord for revenge?" she added. Nina gave no remembrance to their examples. Andrea went for her last example..
"How about the movie, 'Pirates of the Carribean'?" no reply to that either, this Nina had no memory of the two and the 'real' world.
"I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you are saying." Nina gave a smile and held out her staff, "Let's go" she added. The girls nodded, and they walked towards the group of Almara and their own gang.
It was the day after, and Alex announced the gang's leaving. Nina bid goodbye, giving traditional gifts of Almara anklets for the girls, and bracelets for the guys.
"Aye! Good by' lass!" Sparrow called out.
As the gang headed for the mountains, towards the estimated area of the Selenta Clan.
To Be Continued...
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