Author's Notes: I apologize for the last chapter on how it seemed rather unrealistic, but it was the most convenient way to move the story along and start getting to the point which will be in this chapter.

So uhm, reviews are encouraged, as I do take your feedback into account and feel free to contact me if you would prefer to discuss it in depth.

(Silver's POV)

We walked in silence for a few moments; I was so furious that I didn't really know where I was going but I knew that Blaze was walking behind me, as I could hear her footsteps. After what felt like a half hour, Blaze finally spoke,

"Do you want to talk?" I shook my head, "Nothing to talk about."

And Blaze replied, "Don't say that." But I shot her a look and said "Drop it. Now, do you have the gem to open a portal?"

Blaze nodded and pulled a light blue emerald out. She then began to mumble a few words to the emerald and then threw it on the ground. The gem shattered as though it were from the dust that rose, a light formed and grew, and soon a portal was revealed. She took one look at me, and I was looking towards the colony. I let out a sigh, turned to her, and gave her a nod. She took my hand and kissed me on the cheek,

"On three. One...two...three!" We both jumped into the portal.

Traveling through, I could feel Blaze's hand tighten in mine, although, when I would look over to her, I could see only my hand. The feeling of inter-dimensional travel felt similar to chaos control. However, it felt as though I was being pulled somewhere. But after only a short while, I felt myself speeding up and soon, the illusion that surrounded me faded and I experienced the feeling of falling. But I also heard Blaze screaming and when I took a quick look around, I saw that we were nearly 200 feet above the ground, and falling fast.

Acting quickly, I used my powers to stop us and let us down easy, into a wooded area. Blaze had always been deathly afraid of heights and flying even more. However, the lower we got, the calmer she became until eventually, we reached the ground. Regaining her composure, Blaze began to look around, and in a joking tone, I asked,

"So, where are we?" She continued to look around, now looking at the trees, and finally she turned back to me and said,

"We are in the center of the Epistrian forest, not far from the kingdom of the same name." I asked,

"And where are you from?" And she replied,

"I am from the kingdom of Epistria." And I replied,

"So were real close then?" She nodded and I added,

"Race you there!" And darted off, but she called me back,

"Wrong way!" I turned to see her running away and I sprinted after her.

She was much quicker than me, but then I just decided to fly. I was much quicker than she was in the air and I quickly caught her. It was easy dodging trees, but it was the branches that one needed to look out for. We both ducked and sidestepped our way through the woods and eventually came out to an opening.

Emerging from the woods and into a windswept meadow, I could see a city across of it. The city looked to wind its way up the hill and shined brightly in the midday sun. I could hear the faint sound of the ocean and figured that the sea was just beyond the city. I said,

"How does it feel, being so close now?" She replied,

"Pretty good." We ran across the meadow and in a moment, we were at the entrance to the city.

Passing through the gate and into the town, it was alive with midday activities. The marketplace was bustling and people were going about their business. There was something different, the design reminded me of Soleanna. Old fashioned, not sprawling and advanced like Crisis City would have been.

As we worked our way through the crowd, I took Blaze's hand to make sure we weren't separated. People casted us looks of shock and I could see them whisper to each other. I figured we were a sight to see. I was covered from head to toe in dust, with cuts and scratches all over me and tattered torn up cloths. And if they recognized Blaze, what a sight that must have been, since she was missing for who knew how long it was here.

Working our way out of the lower city and up towards the castle, I figured that these were the middle class houses, and I wondered if one was Blaze's. I then asked her,

"Your family wouldn't mind if I stay with you guys, would that." She shook her head,

"Not at all." We continued out of the middle class houses and up to the rich housing. I was surprised, Blaze was rich. But it wouldn't have mattered, I loved her no matter how much money she had.

I wanted to make a comment but as fast as we entered the rich housing, we were past it and now all alone as we continued to walk up towards the castle now, which was the crucible of the city. Surprised, I asked,

"Do you live in the palace!?" And smiled and shook her head,

"Your so naive, but it's cute." I wanted to say something but she let go of my hand as we walked up the steps of the palace. We approached the door and Blaze used one of the knockers to get the attention of the people inside.

There was a rustling behind the door and then a slot slid open. A voice inside said,

"May I help you?" But as the pair of eyes fixed upon Blaze, they froze and the voice said in almost a whisper,

"Impossible." There was fumbling with locks and the door flung open to reveal a Macaw with his eyes fixed upon Blaze.

"Princess Blaze, is it really you?" Blaze gave a nervous smile and said, "Hi James."

Author's Notes: I really made a better effort at spacing this time, I hope it's the best spacing I've done yet.