(No P.O.V.)
The winds tonight are crispy yet the small group is keeping warm within a built lean-to shelter, and the skies are glittering with stars. The North Star is especially bright, and right now, there's a invisible bridge from Neverland itself to Mount Olympus; a crowd of people is flying over the bridge, keeping to it closely.
"It's really rare that we get to visit Olympus those days.", Alexandra spoke with a smile. A awed voice replied, "And I can really see Emma?", revealing a young boy with dark brown hair, olive tan skin, and teal eyes. This is Ryan, one of Emma's cousins. He became a victim of a school shooting two weeks ago on Earth 1 aka the United Talons' home-world, and he is forever 17 years old, having dark blue wings alongside a modern-style version of a toga, white fabric with green leaves weaved from the waist center to splitting to end up on each shoulder, like a 'V' of sorts, and green shoes.
Alexandra smiled warmly, "Of course. You shall see her in one of the trials. Of course, it will be quick enough to decide which trial for you to appear before your dear cousin. Space himself shall see to the trials, and if she succeeds, she shall have Sulley as her guide dragon of sorts, and of course, be a dragon herself.".
Ryan grinned brightly, "No matter how many times I hear that, it's wicked awesome!". Evangeline chuckled warmly, "Indeed.", joining along, "And look, we're almost there.", her light sparkly blue wings aiding her in her flight, and they landed upon the floor of the Great Meeting Room, with Ryan amazed by how the floors are made of clouds yet so solid like cement.
There's already a huge crowd of people, golden tan glows here and there with hints of other skin tones, and Ryan saw that like the others he met in Neverland, these people are animated, and to his happiness, he could make out some familiar faces like Hermes, most of the Muses, Hercules and Megara.
A loud, warm voice called out, "Evie! I am so glad to see you!", revealing the king of the gods and goddesses, Zeus himself as he came down the steps with Hera hanging upon his arm lovingly. A large smile adorned Zeus's face, and Evangeline smiled warmly, "Hello, Zeus. It has been too long, indeed.".
Zeus laughed warmly, "How's it going in Neverland?". Evangeline chuckled lightly, "It's sure becoming more popular these days. (Sighs heavily) We have been receiving more residents lately. I am relieved that you got rid of Hades, but the work has been quite laborious, I suppose, and of course, the other fairies including Alexandra here is helping out, but still...".
Hera comfortingly rested a hand upon Evangeline's wrist with a sad smile, "The war has truly put unneeded stress upon us all. Why, Hercules is quite proud of the fact about several men becoming heroes in their own right, but at the same time, he's worried that Enchantia will run out of heroes sooner or later if the war isn't stopped in time, and Megara quite agrees with her husband for she has seen the same things happening to her chosen favorites as well.".
Ryan blinked in confusion, "But Enchantia is a huge place!", and all faces turn to him, and he blushes in embarrassment, "Er...sorry...". Hera smiled softly, "Oh, don't fret, young one. You are right as well. Enchantia is quite a large realm. Oh, where are my manners? Who might you be?".
Ryan bowed his head, "Ryan, your highness...I am Emma's relative.". Hera nodded, "Ah, yes, that's right. The United Talons' leader. Let's hurry, shall we? I, for once, am quite curious to see the trials that Space has chosen for her.".
They and the crowd gathered around a large round table, even more bigger than the one up in Neverland's Great Hall. Evangeline glanced at Zeus, "May I?", holding up her wand, and Zeus smiled warmly, "Go ahead.". Evangeline smiled thankfully, and placed the tip of her wand, turning the cloud-like table-top into a glass portal, shimmering with blue sparkles.
Evangeline nodded with a content hum, "Everything is set. You ready to give the signal to Calliope?", glancing at Hercules who grinned and whistled. A moment passed before something happened, and Ryan then gasped softly as he saw the white streak flying across the night skies, and with a explosion sound, the white streak became Pegasus, whinnying and nickering as he then landed with a whoop of his wings.
Megara chuckled warmly, "I reacted about the same, kiddo.", and Zeus laughed softly, "Let's see what we got, Space!", looking down at the portal table, making the others look in as well. Way, way down below, in the branches of a spruce tree, resting is a dark-furred fox with bright white markings, and she looked up to see the signal which is the white streak of Pegasus, and then hopped off with a wag of her tail.
(Emma's P.O.V.)
I muttered lightly, "That tickles...", as I felt something on my nose, and sighed softly as I resumed to sleep before the sensation came back, even more harder, causing me to rub my face as I blearily blinked before flashing my eyes open in surprise.
Standing before me is a fox. It's dark brown instead of traditional red-orange, and the bright white markings stood out on the fox, almost like a saddleback and two string-like stripes on the forelegs, and two socks on the hind legs. There's a curly black tuft on its head and bright brown eyes.
As I peered closer, I can recognize that it's a female, and she seemed to smile at me, flicking a ear before turning around and walking away from me, but stopped almost a few feet off as she turned her head around to look at me, distinctly hearing a chitter as she lifted a paw.
I got the meaning, and I realize that I am to have trials tonight if the fox's urging me to follow her, and I quietly, carefully got up from my spot, dodging the arms and legs of my other companions. I got out of the shelter, and looked back to see John sleeping on his back with little Ian on his belly, and Barley on the side, cuddling closely under the coat blanket which I had previously occupied.
I smiled softly and whispered quietly, "I'll be back.", before looking back at the fox who had walked a bit more further on, looking at me as she waited, and I nodded lightly as I then went to follow her into the forest. It felt like perhaps 20 minutes before I saw a building.
Torches and the moonlight aided me in seeing the whole building which is a huge Greek temple. It's like a mix of Zeus's temple and Hercules' villa. Once the fox and I entered the garden part of the temple, a blue glowing shield came down over the entire place, and I couldn't see the forest clearly anymore.
A bark sounded out, and I turned around to see the fox standing up, and I then saw a white glow around the body as it changed shape, transforming into a woman, one I instantly recognized from Disney Hercules! It's Calliope, the tall leader of the Muses, with the curly hairdo in the headband.
She smiled warmly at me, "Welcome, Emma Fischer, to the home of the Space/Teleportation Infinity Dragon Stone. If you pass the three trials, you shall possess the stone, and it mote be so.". I exhaled softly, "No pressure, eh?".
Calliope chuckled wryly, "Indeed. I believe in you, Emma as much as your team believes in you. We have adapted your and their stories to our books, and they will be growing bigger upon page over page with your adventures here.". I grinned softly, "Because you and your sisters are the Muses of the Arts, yes?".
Calliope smiled widely, "You are definitely a independent and smart woman. And that's the gospel truth.", winking at me before flashing out of sight with a echoing laugh of delight as I heard her last lingering words, "You go, girl!".
I chuckled softly before I looked ahead to the great doors, feeling a bit small with the pillars being so tall and complete, and I took a deep breath, "Right, time to do this, Emma.". I then walked on, getting closer and closer as I took in a more clear look at the doors. There is a gold inscription sign on the right door while on the left door, there is a peculiar doorknob which is shaped like the symbol insignia of Zeus and Hercules.
On the inscription is words of a foreign language which I recognize as Greek. I learned to speak and read Classic Greek as it was one of my foreign language choices to do during high school, having been raised and grown in Germany.
Poios baínei edó vrískei to peproméno tous mésa. Min eíste áplistoi óson anazitáte. Vreíte poioi eíste ston eaftó sas.
I read out loud in English as I had the feeling to do it so while touching the doorknob, "Who enters here finds their destiny within. Do not be greedy of what you search for. Find who you are in yourself.". Upon finishing the last word in the inscription, the doorknob glowed white-blue, and my finger prickled with fleeting pain, feeling a tingle for a moment, letting go after the moment as I looked at my finger, seeing no blood, just a faint healed cut..
I heard a loud click, and the door opened up before me, and inside, I could make out more torches, and I nodded, "Okay.", stepping into the big room, watching carefully for any movements as the door closed behind me with a echoing thud. All of a sudden, I felt the ground shake, and I whipped around at a screeching roar behind me, and my heart beat faster as I moaned, "SHIT, shit, shit! I wish I had a wand right now!", running for my life, dodging huge fangs that's dripping in venom.