Authors note: ok so no one gets confused. I kinda base Ryubebe and Sieglolo off of fairies from Yuki Yuna is a hero. The name I'll be honest my phone made up. His original name was Riobebe but instead my phone did Ryubebe. I kinda based Ryubebe off Kyube, but I actually combine Kyube and Yuki's cat together. Sieglolo is also based off Fuu's weasel. I hope that clears up any confusion. I want to thank the followers and readers for their hope! I hope that I will not disappoint your hopes in this story. Please keep reviewing. GOODBYE AND GOODNIGHT!
Chapter 5 - I don't want Sinbad for an Enemy.
"So Ryubebe, what can you tell me about the Artemyra Kingdom?" I asked.
"The Artemyra Kingdom is located in the southeast region of this continent. It is a prominent small country, comparable to the Sasan Kingdom. Excluding the Dark Continent, their territory including the world's largest valley. Everything was obscured and isolated from the outside world."
"Why?"
"Its vast terrain rejects and discourages and outside visitors."
"Wow. Where do you get so much information from Ryubebe?"
"Magi Wikipedia."
"...WHAT!"
"Hahaha, sorry, I couldn't resist. Like I said before, my master created me to help you in this world. If you didn't know anything, then that would draw attention to you, and we don't want that."
As I looked around we sailed into a vast canyon. It was very hot and humid, I hate that type of weather.
"Wait a second...how did you know about Wikipedia?" I asked.
"It's simple, our master put some information about your world into your fairy guardians."
"Oh I see."
"By the way, what is a vagina? Is it the same as Virgina?"
Jenna and I blushed when Ryubebe asked that question.
"Aaaaaaah lets skip that and get back to the task at hand." I said flustered.
"Hmmm, humans are such strange creatures."
Sieglolo laughed, Jenna and I were still very flustered about the question.
Sinbad and Mystras was pointing at random objects on the canyon wall, when something caught their eye in the sky.
"A bird?" Mystras looked up.
"Looks like a bird." Sinbad added.
"But that bird's a little...-" I said but the bird flew next to us.
There were two blonde girls about my age riding that thing.
"That's one big chicken..." Jenna said. "Glad we don't have those back home."
"I know, it's gigantic." I added, amazed at the size of that thing.
"Dude it's even wider then this ship." Jenna said.
"I think we should hide Ryubebe and Sieglolo from those things." I said. "Because they might end up as that thing's lunch."
Jenna nodded and immediately put Sieglolo in a purse. Jenna gave me one as well to put Ryubebe in. He was hesitant at first, but I told him it would be for his own good.
"Look! It's coming back!" Ja'far said.
The bird flew down next to the ship.
"Travelers from the outside world? That's unusual." The older girl with a red tattoo said.
"Hey there!" The younger girl said.
"Hi!" Jenna and I replied.
"What beautiful woman..." Mystras clasped his hand together.
"Guys! If you successfully land in Artemyra, I'll show you a good time!" The older girl said.
"WHAAAAAT!" Jenna and I yelled in unison.
"Oh? Are you two girls?" The older girl pointed.
Jenna and I looked at each other, and then at the girls.
"Uh, yeah, last time we checked." Jenna replied.
"Oh! That's great!" The younger girl cheered. "Then that means you two can come with us!"
"HUH?!" Everyone said.
"Since you two are girls, we can take you to Artemyra the easy way. But the boys have to take the hard way." The older girl explained.
"Sweet! How do we do that?" Jenna asked.
"You two can ride with us on our bird!" The younger girl said.
"Ok...but...are you sure it's safe?" Jenna said.
"Perfectly safe." They both said.
Jenna and I looked at Sinbad and the others. The looks in their eyes said "please stay." Then Jenna and I looked at each other.
"Ok we'll go with you girls." I said.
The two girls smiled while the boys were disappointed. So we hopped on the giant bird.
"We'll see how you fare. Last time, the men couldn't handle the all-nighter, trembling like little fawns.
"That's all men are good for so they might as well work hard at it."
"So prove us wrong, will you? Good luck!"
"Yeah, all right. I'll be looking forward to tonight, then, Sapphire." Sinbad smiled. "I sincerely hope that you, Sapphire, will give me an excellent time." He winked at me.
"...somebody shot me." I muttered.
Then the bird flew away.
"Goodbye guys! See you in Artemyra!" Jenna hollered back.
"...I hate Sinbad..." I muttered.
Jenna and I rode with the two girls on the giant bird. Believe me it was quite a ride.
"So tell me. What's it like traveling with men?" The older girl asked.
"Yeah! Especially that really handsome one with the purple hair!" The younger girl said.
"Please don't remind us." Jenna asked.
"Yeah, it's really been a pain. Dealing with him is no picnic, let me tell you. I wish I could just leave that boy behind." I sighed.
"Really? You don't say. How very interesting." The older girl said.
We flew over the great valley, and finally ended up in Artemyra. The two girls landed in a tunnel. Jenna and I looked around. Artemyra was beautiful, surprisingly there were no men around, just women. There were giant birds flying around left and right, literally.
"Wow! This place is incredible!" Jenna said. "I think I would love to life here!"
"Yeah me too!" I said.
"Well, maybe that could be arrange." The older girl said.
"Really?" Jenna and I said in unison.
"Yes. We'll go talk to the Queen. I'm sure she would like to meet with you." The older girl said.
Then the two waved goodbye and left to go to the palace.
"Well, I guess it's a good thing to go to the Queen now, since we're going to have to go to her when Sinbad and the others arrive." I said.
"Yeah." Jenna replied.
Then Ryubebe and Sieglolo came out from hiding and changed into a white cat and a white weasel.
"Sieglolo, what can you tell us about the Artemyra Kingdom?" Jenna asked.
"The Artemyra Kingdom is a small country with a similar size as Sasan Kingdom, and it is matriarchal nation with a special bond with animals (particularly, giant birds) and reside in the sky, which is why it is called, the City of the Sky. The country is located in the southeastern area of the continent. It is also located in the world's largest ravine and has a hot and humid climate. Similar to Sasan Kingdom, the country is surrounded with difficult terrains, it can only be reached by foot by travelers. But for the Artemyra people, they can travel within the country or outside world via giant birds. As a matriarchal nation, its gender role is reverse to the rest of the world.
The country is dominated by warrior women with strong feminist views, although they well-treated the men of their own country. The people are open-minded to sex; red-light districts and same-gender affection are a norm. They also practice divorce. The warrior women of Artemyra are not only possessed courage and martial skills, they are the only one who can control the giant birds. Their role is similar to men the outside world when it comes to hard labor, defense, politics, and diplomacy.
The men of Artemyra's role and behavior are similar to women from the outside world, they take care and protect the household and children which is why they are seldom seen in public. They often do side jobs such as they also help maintain Artemyra's economy of extracting precious gems and also working in red-light districts to soothe busy women."
"...on second thought, Sasan sounds better." I said.
"...yeah, I don't think we could last long here." Jenna added.
"Hehehe, maybe. But all in all, this country is very good. And since your women, I'm sure you'll be fine. But it's Sinbad and the others I'm worried about."
"Yeah you're right..." Jenna and I said in unison.
"If Sinbad flirts or hits on the Queen...we're doomed." I added.
Jenna and I walked around the Artemyra Kingdom. We were amazed at what we saw. The people-or should I say women, were very nice to us. They were surprised to see visitors, but they welcomed us with opened arms. Not to mention, they all had beautiful blonde hair. Then, a female soldier from the palace showed up.
"The Queen would let see you." She said.
Jenna and I were confused, but we accepted the invitation none the less.
The palace looked like a ancient Roman palace. It was very beautiful and grand. When we came to the thorn room entrance, there was another guard lady at the door. Strange there was only one?
"I take it you're the two travelers that my patrol brought here?" She asked.
"Yes we are. I'm Sapphire from Parthevia, and this is my friend Jenna. She's from Sasan." I said.
"Yes, I can tell you two are from Parthevia and Sasan by your clothes." She opened the door. "Now please follow me, the Queen is very interested to see you."
We walked in, but when we were at the throne, no one was there.
"Oh my, the Queen is gone." The lady guard said.
"I wouldn't say that." I smiled.
"Huh?" Jenna wondered.
"You're the Queen aren't you?" I asked the guard.
The guard was silent, then she laughed. "I'm impressed you found that out so quickly."
"I thought it was strange, how their was only one guard at the entrance. Usually when the Queen's inside, theirs more. But you usually play the guard when visitors arrive, don't you?" I asked.
"My my, you are a clever girl." She walked up to the throne, and put on a golden helmet like crown. "Yes. Yes I do. Far too many visitors have looked down on me for being a woman. That's why I chastise them from the start."
"Wow, that's really clever." Jenna said.
"Why thank you my dear. Now please tell me. What are you doing here, we normally never visitors." The Queen asked.
"Well, our friends, especially our proprietor of our company, would like to establish a trade relationship with your country." I said. Jenna and I kneeled down.
"Hmmm, I see. Are the rest of your group all men?"
"Yes."
"I see. And what is your relationship with them?"
"Pardon?"
"Relationship. What are you to them, and what are they to you. How do they treat you? Good? Bad?"
Jenna and I looked at each other. "To be honest, we never really thought about it that much."
"I see." The Queen narrowed her eyes. "Well tell me about them."
"A, well, our proprietor is a-interesting character." I stopped to think about what to say about Sinbad.
"So he's a lady killer huh?" The Queen sighed.
"Huh?! How did you know?!" Jenna quickly covered her mouth.
"I can see it in your eyes." The Queen walked to us. "Oh the pain and hardships you girls have faced. I am so sorry. But don't worry, you're among your fellow sisters now. And you don't have to suffer anymore." The Queen walked away. "Don't worry girls, I'll take care of your men problems once in for all."
"Tell me. How do you put up with a man like him?" She asked before she left.
"You get use to it." I slightly shrugged.
"I see." Then she left.
Jenna and I gave each other worried glances at one another. Something inside us said, this was not good.
Jenna and I were invited to stay inside the castle as long as we wanted. We slept there for the night, and planned to meet Sinbad and the others in the morning. Ryubebe and Sieglolo curled up in our beds, and we all went to sleep.
Morning came and Jenna and I got dressed and waited for Sinbad and the others to arrive.
"I hope that made it out ok." Jenna said worried.
"Yeah I know...look! There they are!" I pointed to where Sinbad and the others were walking. Jenna and I ran over to them.
"Heeeeey, you guys finally made it!" Jenna ran up to them.
"Took you long enough." I said.
"Well it was your fault for leaving us!" Sinbad yelled at me.
"How is it my fault!" I replied. "Anyway, these people live in tunnels in the cliffs. They also use birds as their main mode of transportation."
Then a really bird golden bird came up from behind us, then flew away. A little girl was riding it.
"This place is in incredible!" Sinbad said.
"Well we're not here as tourists. I would suggest going to the Royal palace now, but...you guys stink!" I said and Jenna and I backed off and covered our noses.
"They don't have any inns here, because they never had any visitors here." Jenna explained.
"Yeah, let's just find them a place to bathe because...their stench is unbearable!" I added. Of all days for my nose to be clear, it just had to be today.
"Oh I know, they can take a bath in the river at the bottom of the valley." Jenna said. "Or the red-light district."
"Red-light district..." Mystras and Sinbad said.
That's did it...
"I guess we bathe in the river." Ja'far said.
"Ja'far, don't you think it would be extremely rude of us to appear unwashed in front of the queen?" Sinbad said with a serious expression. "So...lets go to the red-light district!"
"Out of the question." I bluntly said.
"Sapphire! So you're saying it's ok to stink like this!" Sinbad yelled at me.
"You guys just arrived! If you cause any trouble with a lady now, imagine the consequences!" I yelled back.
"Jenna, the red-light district is a paradise where you're surrounded by women, right?" Mystras asked Jenna. Why he asked her is beyond me. "I read about it before!"
"What in the world were you reading?" Jenna asked.
"Sinbad just bathe in the river already." I said.
"Alright, alright. Fine..." Sinbad surrendered.
"Good, you all bathe in the river, while Sapphire and I go to the palace." Jenna said.
Then we ran to the palace before Sinbad asked us to stay with them.
.x.X.x.
The boys arrived at the palace where Jenna and I were waiting. We stood in front of the throne room where a female guard was their.
"You've come along way." She said. "Her Excellency is waiting. This way, please."
The throne room doors opened.
"Her Excellency is not in her best mood." She walked to the throne. "Please be mindful of what you say."
The six of us kneeled down on one knee.
"Your Excellency, we are extremely delighted for the honor to have an audience with you. I am Sinbad, the proprietor of Sindria Company. It's an international trading company based in the Reim Empire. We are here in hopes to establish trade with you country." Sinbad explained.
The queen remained silent.
"Your Excellency, do we appear inept in any way?" Sinbad asked.
The queen still remained silent.
"If something is bothering you...-" Ja'far said.
Then the guard lady started laughing as she walked towards the throne. "It's been a while since I've had male guests. It's been even longer since I had female with male guests."
The guard lady grabbed the figure by the neck and threw it a side. The figure was a blonde stuffed fool.
Then the guard lady put on a helmet like crown and sat on the throne. "Go a head male guests, entertain me. I am Mira Dianus Artemina, Queen of Artemyra."
The boys were shocked, but not Jenna and I.
"Far too many visitors have looked down on me for being a woman. That's why I chastise them from the start." The Queen sent us a evil smile.
Sinbad and everyone else was afraid. But Jenna and I knew we would be alright, since we were girls. It's times like these, I'm glad I'm a girl.
"There are four men and two women. In letters prior to this meeting, the company's advisors were two women named Rurumu and Sapphire."
"Rurumu is pregnant right now so she had to stay behind." I said. "But I'm the other advisor, Sapphire."
"I see, and there is another girl with you besides the four men." The Queen said.
"Yes, her name is Jenna Diancia." I said, and Jenna nodded her head.
"Alright, you two can stay, but the rest leave. I will negotiate this with Sapphire and Jenna. I have no desire to speak to men." The Queen turned away. "Men are only here to produce our offspring, that's it. How can I speak about diplomacy with such people?"
"Please, give us a chance." Ja'far pleaded.
"Enough! I told you men to leave. I will speak to Sapphire and Jenna about this, and only Sapphire and Jenna!" The Queen ordered.
Sinbad then stood up. "Please wait, Your Excellency." Sinbad then started to walked up to the throne.
"Sinbad stop! Let me handle this!" I said to him.
Sinbad ignored me and just kept walking. "I will never betray you. I only intend to do it best to benefit this country and your Excellency."
Sinbad grabbed the Queen's wrist and put his arm around the back of her waist. "Please believe me. Your Excellency." Sinbad sent the a one oh his charming smiles.
"So, that's how...you've been seducing women all over the world right,? Even your two female companions?" The Queen said.
"I'm different from other men." Sinbad said calmly.
"You're wrong." Sinbad and the others were surprised that his charm didn't work with the Queen. This is the three woman that refused him. One, Jenna, because she's in love with Mystras. Two, the Queen, because she's a warrior woman and doesn't fall that easily. And three, me, though I don't know the reason why.
"You know. I take pity on your female companions, Sapphire and Jenna. Making them fall prey to your charms." The Queen brought her spear to Sinbad's face. "You will pay! Seduction is a man's shallow wit. I'll show you the terror you'll face when you deceive women."
Oh this is baaaad. Not only had Sinbad hit on a girl from Artemyra, he hit on the Queen! Oh, this is not good.
Suddenly, everyone was surrounded by Artemyrain Warriors wit sharp spears.
Jenna and I were grabbed by the arms and pulled aside.
"Take the men away." The Queen ordered.
"Yes!" The all replied.
"Hey! What are you doing to Sapphire and Jenna! Give them back!" Sinbad ordered. Suddenly Sinbad's sword glowed and so did the Queen's spear.
"Oh, so you're also a King's Candidate, master of a Djinn." The Queen walked to over to Sinbad. "A metal Vessel sorcerer...you're not just a boor." She took his sword. "But that still doesn't change the fact how you offend me, and your two female companions. I have pity for those two girls."
"Hey! We don't know what the others are hiding! Strip them all!" The Queen ordered. "But left the two girls alone please. Their safe."
"WHAT!" Jenna and I screamed. Jenna and I covered our eyes, while the boys were being stripped.
"What's wrong girls?" The Queen asked. "Haven't you've seen a man naked before?"
"Nope. And we're not starting now." I said covering my eyes.
"Oh the horrors these men have put you through." The Queen sighed.
What horrors?
"When your male tormentors are dead. I welcome both Jenna and Sapphire, to become citizens of Artemyra! You will be welcome will opened arms my future sisters!" The Queen proclaimed.
"What really?!" Jenna and I both said in unison.
Then, the Queen took the naked Sinbad, Mystras and Ja'far to the edge of a cliff. While Hinahoho was tied up with rope. The Queen wanted us to watch the end of our, how did she put it, a , "tormentors," but we just stood there covering our eyes with our hand. To embarrassed to see the boys naked.
"Valley of the Dead, our country's deepest and darkest. No on survives this fall. You shall starve and crumble to dust."
"Your Excellency, please don't punish our friends." I asked.
"Yes please. Sure they maybe a pain in the butt sometimes but their still our friends." Jenna added.
"Oh you poor girls. Even through all the stuff they put you through, you're still defending them. But they must pay for what they had done!" The Queen answered.
"No! I don't want to die here!" Mystras pleaded.
A girl walked up to Mystras, said something, then pushed him off. Sinbad and Ja'far were next.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
"Mystras! NO!" Jenna cried.
"Sinbad! Ja'far!" I cried.
"He's powerless, even as a Metal Vessel sorcerer. Don't worry girls, your troubles are over." The Queen smiled. Jenna and I opened our eyes finally.
The Queen walked over to Hinahoho. "You're one of the Imuchakk, the tribe from the extreme north. We'll be examining your unusual physique." The Queen explained.
"You're not going to dissect me are you?!" Hinahoho asked.
"What a great body."
"So burly..."
"Look at those muscles!"
Oh dear...this is sooooo not good.
"I'll make you experience something even more terrifying then death." The Queen said.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
"Sapphire, Jenna, would you care to join us?" The Queen asked.
"Aaaaaaah no, we'll pass thank you." I waved my hand avoiding the subject.
"Yeah. Sorry." Jenna said.
"Hmmm, ok. Suit yourselves." The Queen replied, as they took Hinahoho away.
...poor Hinahoho...
"So um, what do we do now?" Jenna asked.
"That's a good question. I don't have the slightest idea. I guess we stay here." I answered.
"I guess so." Jenna replied.
"..."
"..."
(Tumbleweed rolls by)
"Don't you think we should transform and go down their and help them?" Jenna asked.
"Well, they could already be dead by now, I mean, nobody could survive that fall." I answered.
"Their not dead."
"Ryubebe..."
"Sinbad and the others are not dead."
"That's surprising." I said.
"Yeah." Jenna added.
"Sinbad is not one to die so easily. He plays a greater role in all this. He will come back Sapphire. He will come back, to you."
Ryubebe locked eyes with me. Shivers ran up and down my spine. I was scared, I don't whether is was what he said or how he said it, but, I was scared. Sinbad will come back to me? How? Why? Sinbad was dead, end of story...right?
I looked down into the deep, dark valley. "Sinbad, just who are you?"
"Like I said before, Sapphire. He is someone who you do not want as an enemy."
I stared at Ryubebe, and then at the canyon. "Sinbad is dead. That is the final answer. He and the others are dead, no one could survive that fall. Let alone to starve don't their. They are dead and gone."
Jenna looked down at the valley as well, with Sieglolo around her neck. "Goodbye Mystras. I'll miss you. And goodbye Ja'far, you were a great friend."
"Sinbad, I don't know what to say. But I'll saw this, you were a good friend, but I wish you weren't a flirtatious lady-killer." I said.
Then Jenna and I walked away from the valley, with Sieglolo and Ryubebe around our necks.
"So um, what do we do now?" I asked.
"You can start by screaming in terror!"
We turned around and saw Zadimus floating in the air. He had a dangerous smile on his face.
"Hi there gorgeous. Miss me?" Zadimus asked me with a dangerous smile.
"Not on your life!" I said. I don't know whose worse. Sinbad or this guy.
"Oooooh I love it when you get feisty gorgeous! You have no idea how it turns me on!" Zadimus said with wicked glee.
"Dude...that sounded so wrong..." I said.
"I know..." Jenna replied.
"Now! Shall we let the fun begin!" Zadimus raised his hand and we were once again transported to a different dimension once again.
"Not this place again!" Jenna whined.
"Hahahaha! Yes! Here is where your dead corpses shall rot!" Zadimus explained.
"Quick girls! You must transform!"
"Right!" Jenna and I yelled out in unison.
The summoning necklace and bracelet glowed brightly. Our bodies were about to transform.
"I don't think so ladies." Zadimus said.
We were suddenly attacked by something very large and very fast. The glow from the summoning necklace and bracelet vanished, and we were back to our human forms.
"Oh no! Zadimus interrupted the transformation!"
"Hahaha! Oh yes! With a little help from my friends!" Zadimus explained.
Jenna and I saw two hideous snake and spider creatures with very large fangs in front of us.
"Do you like them? I go this idea from our last encounter!" Zadimus laughed. "Their called Predavexs."
"Great now what do we do?" Jenna asked.
"Can't we transform again?" I asked.
"Yes. But you have to wait awhile! Your bodies aren't use to the new transformations yet."
"Well that useless..." I sighed. "Then I guess we have to go with the old stand by...RUN!"
Jenna and I ran away before those creatures could attack us again.
"HEY! WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'TE GOING?" Zadimus yelled. "Well what are you waiting for! GET THEM!" He ordered his creatures, they didn't hesitate to comply with the order, and they gave chase.
Ryubebe and Sieglolo held the creatures off with some of their own attacks. It didn't do much damage, but at least they were distracted. That was, until the creatures got fed up with them. They whacked Ryubebe and Sieglolo away, and went after us again.
"AAAAAH! THEIR RIGHT BEHIND US!" Jenna screamed.
"DON'T LOOK BACK! KEEP RUNNING!" I yelled.
But it was to late. The spider creature pinned Jenna down with her web, and the snake creature coiled me up with is tail.
"HAHAHA! IT'S BEEN FUN LADIES!" Zadimus laughed.
The snake creature tighten its tail around me, and the spider creature looked like it was about to eat Jenna. Ryubebe and Sieglolo were serious injured. It really did look like the end of us...
"aaaaaaah" I muttered. I was running out of breathe. This snake creature was squeezing the life out of me, literally.
With what little strength Sieglolo could muster, he cut the web that Jenna was tied in and she was free. Jenna healed Sieglolo and Ryubebe immediately. Then she turned her attention to me.
"SAPPHIRE!" Jenna cried out.
"...run Jenna...hurry..." I couldn't last must longer.
"No Sapphire! I can't!" Jenna cried out.
"It's...ok..." The snake creature tightened its grip on me even more. "aaaaaaah...I'll be...alright...please...go..." I begged.
Zadimus was starting to get worried. "That's enough!"
The snake creature immediately uncoiled its tail around me, and my body fell to the ground. Jenna, Sieglolo, and Ryubebe immediately rushed to me. I was barely breathing, and my body had bruises all over it, from the snake creature's tail. The two creatures ran to Zadimus's side.
"I'll give you one chance Sapphire. Join me, and together we can rule this world!" Zadimus offered.
Jenna healed me, but I could barely stand, at least I had some energy to reply. "Don't you think your little pets would get jealous..."
Zadimus scowled, then the snake and spider creatures got angry. They charged towards us.
"Predavexes no!" Zadimus ordered. But the creatures didn't listen.
"LEAVE HER ALONE!" Jenna yelled. Then her body started to glow brightly. I thought she was transforming into her spider form, but when the light faded, she didn't transform I into a spider. In fact, she got a new set of clothes, or in this case new armor.
She had a silver feather plated armor that covered her chest, with a large metal flower over it, and she wore a large silver feathers billowing skirt that has metal feather plating in the upper area. Her stomach and neck were uncovered, and she has large metal feather wings, as well as a wing-like headpiece.
"Wow...she looks like an iron angel." I said.
"Well, actually silver. But we'll go with that."
Jenna was holding two swords, one in each hand, when she charged the snake and spider Predavexs. She soon cut them down to size, that creatures exploded while she posed in front of the explosion.
"I always wanted to do that!" Jenna cheered.
"Grrrrr. This isn't over yet ladies. I'll be back!" Zadimus declared, then he vanished as quickly as he appeared.
The scenery began to go back to normal, and Jenna changed back into her normal clothes.
"Well that was fun..." Jenna said.
"Yeah, I agree. But what was all that about anyway?" I asked.
"Jenna has activated one of her Elemental Transformation."
"Her what?"
"Each girl has two Elemental Transformation. Jenna's is metal and something, and yours is fire and water. The other girl, we're not so sure. For you to activate it, you much touch something of that element."
"But I didn't touch anything metal when I transformed?" Jenna said.
"Your wrist did. Did you forget that your summoning bracelet is metal?"
"Oh? Point taken." Jenna said
"Look. We've been fighting all afternoon. In now night time." I said.
Jenna looked up. "Yeah your right."
"But still, that one question remains." I stated. "What do we do now?"
Jenna, Sieglolo, Ryubebe, and I were silent. That was, until a giant bang and a flash of lightning broke the silence. We all looked up into the sky. We saw the Queen transformed into some sort of three headed creature, and she was fighting a blue dragon...like...man?
"It can't be...it just can't be?!" I said.
"Why? What? What's wrong? What's happening?" Jenna asked.
"That man the Queen is fighting! That's the same man you was fighting me in my Lamia form in my dream!" I explained.
"WHAT! That's the man you saw in your dream!" Jenna said shockingly.
"Yes! I recognize him!" I answered.
"Sapphire are you sure that's the same man?"
"Yes I'm positive." I answered.
"Sapphire...do you know who that man is?"
"No..." I answered.
"Sapphire...that man...is Sinbad."
"Sinbad...no...it can't be...it can't be him..."
"It is."
That's Sinbad! So in my dream, if that Lamia was me, and that blue dragon like man was Sinbad. Then...why did Sinbad seem so angry. And why, was someone trying to kill me?
"Look! Sinbad changed forms!" Jenna pointed.
I looked up and indeed Sinbad had changed forms. He was now, a nine-tails fox with white fur. His hair changed to white and it became. His ears also look like ears of a fox. He also had eyes on his palms. Gross.
"This is incredible! I've never seen anything like this before!" Jenna said.
"Your right! But I don't know what to be more surprised about. The fact that Sinbad is the same guy in my dream, and that he can change to different forms! Or that fact that he's still alive..." I said.
"I wonder who will win?" Jenna asked.
"Sinbad."
"Sinbad? How do you know Ryubebe?" I asked.
"Because...he already won."
We looked up and saw the Queen frozen in ice and she was falling. Sinbad had won. But in my dream, does Sinbad win that fight too? That last thing I remember, was being struck by a giant lighting bolt. I guess that what's finishes me off...
I gave Ryubebe to Jenna, then I ran to where the battle was, I heard Jenna, Sieglolo, and Ryubebe calling me back. But I had to be sure. I just had to be sure it was really Sinbad. Sinbad transformed back into his blue dragon man form.
"Sinbad!" I cried out.
Sinbad turned around and smiled at me. It was him...it's really was him. Sinbad flew down to me. In this form he was taller then he normal was, and much more robust.
"Sinbad...I-I thought you were dead." I said.
His smile grew wider. "I came back. I came back...to you."
My eyes widened, and I could feel a warm blush on my face. Sinbad leaned closer to my face. Was he about to kiss me? No...Sinbad is a flirt, all he does it just tease women. Especially me...
I ran away from Sinbad, before he could do, whatever it was he was about to do. But, I didn't get far. I ran away far enough that a normal person wouldn't be able to catch me. But Sinbad in this form, was not normal. He grabbed my wrist before I made it back to Artemyra. He pulled me over to face him, it hurt. Then he glared down at me, his golden eyes were scary, they sent shivers down my spine.
"Sapphire. You are staying with me." It wasn't a request, it was an order.
.x.X.x.
It was now morning and we all waiting in front of the castle to wait for the Queen's approve to come it. I thought long and hard on what happened last night.
(Flashback)
"Sapphire. You are staying with me." It wasn't a request, it was an order.
"Sinbad..."
"You will stay with me, right by my side. I will not let you stay here in Artemyra. No one will take you from me."
(End flashback)
Remembering that sent cold shivers by my side. Ryubebe's words echoed in my head.
"Sapphire, Sinbad is someone who you do not want for an enemy."
He was right, I don't want Sinbad for an enemy. But, that dream I had. Was it the future? Was it showing me that Sinbad would be my enemy someday?
"Sinbad, Her Excellency is expecting you."
I looked up and one of the guards came and to us to come. I followed Sinbad and the others inside.
"Sapphire. What happened last night with you and Sinbad?" Jenna asked.
"...it's best not to tell Jenna." I answered. I wonder if Sinbad was in his right mind, or even, if he has a right mind.
"I see...well do you know what is going to happen to us? Are we going to stay here in Artemyra?"
"I don't know Jenna. I don't know."
We all walked into the throne room.
"Your Excellency, they are present." The guard kneeled down.
We saw a, how can I delicately put this. A "interesting" sight. The Queen was having her naked body massaged oil or lotion. And right in front of us to.
"Where were you? I was getting tired of waiting." The Queen said.
"Your Excellency, to have audience with you once again is a great honor." Sinbad said.
"Enough of that. Do you really think that you can get away with this?" The Queen asked. Then she got up, luckily her back was facing us.
"This is highly inappropriate." Jenna whispered to me.
"I know." I whispered back.
"My skin was scarred from yesterday's battle. My beautiful body is ruined. But, it's been a long time since I felt such excitement. You're the first man to ever pin me down and defeat me, Sinbad." The Queen smiled.
Sinbad smiled back. "Last night was unforgettable for me, too."
"Dude! That sounded so wrong!" I whispered to Jenna.
"I know right!" Jenna whispered back.
"At this time, a decision has been made for Artemyra to officially join hands with the Sindria Trading Company. As Queen, this is the first time I've formed a contract with this company. I reread the terms of trade that were proposed in the letter. It's not a bad deal. I will dispatch a diplomat from our country to your company. We will collaborate as much as we can. As our isolated country flourishes with more commerce, the lives of our citizens will be enriched." The Queen said.
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency. And I asked you. Let Sapphire and Jenna stay with us, since we survived the fall. They have the right to continue their journey with us." Sinbad said.
"Hmmm, I will agree to that. The truth is Sinbad, I don't want you as an enemy, Sinbad. Even with such great powers, you devoted yourself as a merchant. What are you trying to do by coming out here? What is your true agenda?" The Queen asked.
"Your Excellency, I have had a dream that must be realized. When you held that Metal Vessel, did you not feel the weight of its power? My duty as the King Vessel, recognized by the Djinn, is to create a world without war. And I need your help, your cooperation to make it happen." Sinbad explained.
"A world with out war?" The Queen questioned.
"Yes." Sinbad answered, then he stood up and took out his sword. This Metal Vessel will trigger a new war that will threaten the equilibrium of the world. In order to prevent and be prepared for such a situation, I must share ideologies with powerful figured like you to establish an alliance. That's how we can achieve a "world of acceptance." Sinbad put his sword away.
"You're asking Artemyra to join that world of acceptance?" The Quenn asked.
"So far, I've already formed an alliance with Rametoto of Imuchakk and Darius, the Knight-King of Sasan." Sinbad explained.
"You formed an alliance with countries that ban foreigners?" The Queen said in a questionable tone.
Sinbad nodded and then pointed to Mystras. "This is Mystras Leoxses, the son of the Knight-King. He travels with us as a representative of Sasan."
"Sasan is not a wealthy country either. I'm sure the Knight-King would've eventually invaded neighboring countries to expand his territory." The Queen stated. "The immense power of a Metal Vessel makes conquering nations a piece of cake. But he lost, didn't he? He was defeated by you, like I was."
Sinbad smiled and nodded.
"If you wanted to, you could destroy a whole country. The Knight-King must have surrendered to your power and agreed to form an alliance. Sasan has an established relationship with Reim, too. If the legendary sorceress of Reim knew about the Metal Vessel, things could've been very different." The Queen said.
"The "legendary sorceress" of Reim?" I questioned.
"You must know if you're a merchant of Reim." The Queen said.
"We're not familiar with Reim territory, aside from Napolia." I said.
"The legendary sorceress of Reim...devoted herself to Reim, supporting the empire's prosperity. She's a sorceress who's lived for 200 years." The Queen explained. "A legendary Magi."
"200 years old!" Jenna said.
"Wow, but um, what's a Magi?" I asked.
"It's still an obscure existence. But they appear in legends all over the world. They've appeared during crucial to guide the lives of many and enlighten the world. They are the great sorcerers of creation, with a special calling as the "selector of the King." That is a Magi. The Magi possess power beyond human understanding. When they swing their wand, a tower appears where the King's power is stored. They have the ability to guide the chosen one as the King. We think that these Dungeons appearing all over the world are the towers mentioned in the legend." The Queen finished.
I wonder...could the person who summoned us...be a Magi?
"Your Excellency, what kind of person is the Magi?" Sinbad asked.
"I've told you already. They are still a mystery. But if I were say anything, I believe Magi are those who are blessed by the "Rukh." The Queen said.
"Rukh?"
"The Rukh are the head waters of life that flow through the this world. Magi that are blessed by the Rukh...could be the embodiment of our world's will. That could explain why the Dungeons are appearing all over the world and how we're both Capturers. There might be some force that's influencing this to happen." The Queen walked over to Sinbad. "In any case, you're the only man I've ever approved of. Let's form an alliance."
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency."
Sinbad and the others left, but the Queen wanted to talk to me alone.
"You were right Sapphire. Sinbad is an interesting man." The queen said.
"Humph."
"Tell me. How do you put up with a man like him?"
I shrugged. "You get use to it."
"Is that your answer for everything?"
"It's the only answer I got."
"You know, Sinbad won't release his hook on you that easily, or at all."
"Humph, I'm sure he'll release me, because, he never had a hook on me in the first place.
"How interesting. He's seems very possessive of you." The Queen said.
I sighed, I thought about what happened last night. She was right. Sinbad maybe possessive of me. But I doubt it.
"I doubt it Your Excellency. Like I said before. Sinbad is an interesting man. And when I mean interesting, I mean strange and confusing."
"So do you like him?" The Queen asked.
I didn't hesitate, I didn't blush when I answered. "He's all yours Your Excellency. He's all yours."
"Hmm, I don't want him. And I can't see you don't want him either." The Queen walked away. "You don't want him...yet."
Yet? Sorry but I don't want him at all. Sinbad is not my type. Never have, never will. But...Sinbad does scare me...and...I am concerned on what he said.
His words echoed in my head. "Sapphire. You are staying with me."
What he said, wasn't a request, it was an order.
"Sinbad...are you to be my enemy some day?" I felt breeze blow threw my hair. "Sinbad...just who are you."
.x.X.x.
Daytime came and it was time to left Artemyra. Jenna and I were already on some giant birds. The Queen was saying goodbye to the boys, she already said goodbye to us. Then her seven children came to her side. They were adorable, the played with Ryubebe and Sieglolo last night, they were sad to see them go. Then Pisti, the Queen's youngest daughter, put a feather is Sinbad's hair. How cute. The eldest one put a feather in my hair, same with Jenna.
Then Sinbad and the others joined us on the giant birds, and we left Artemyra and headed towards the Reim Empire. When we arrived, Sinbad introduced our three new companions. And with that Ryubebe and Sieglolo called Jenna and I.
"What is it Ryubebe?"
"Sapphire. Jenna. We must go to our master. There are things we need to consult with. They will help you on your journey."
Jenna and I nodded. And with that, Ryubebe and Sieglolo vanished. In no time at all, night time came. Jenna stayed with Mystras and they explored The Sindria Company, while I went to go find Sinbad. I found him standing alone the balcony.
"Sinbad...what are you doing out here?" I asked.
"Sindria Trading Company has come a long way." Sinbad said.
"Yes, this company has become a prominent company of Napolia."
"I believe it's all because of the people we've met so far. Each and every encounter was essential. We made it here because of our comrades. I feel like there's a great force that's drawing is together."
"Sinbad..."
Sinbad turned around and put his hands in my shoulders. "Sapphire, listen to me. Our journey together is not over! In fact, it has just begun!"
He turned around and pointed straight forward. "I see it. I see it all. I know where I'm going."
Suddenly the night sky was filled with falling stars. And Sinbad turned and faced me once again. He looked up at the falling stars, and then I did. We watched in amazement at what we saw.
"Sapphire...I...am special."
My eyes widen, and my heart started racing. The look in his eyes scared me. Ryubebe told he that Sinbad was a miracle child, one who was born with great strength and power.
Great strength and power? Sinbad, what role do you have in all this? Just who are you?!
Then, I heard Ryubebe's voice in my head.
"This world is about to face an unexpected future of change. So remember this Sapphire, Sinbad is someone, who you do not want, for a enemy."
Thank you everyone for enjoying my story! I will continue Set Your Sails for Adventure! so don't worry. I'll will probably follow the story plot from the manga now, either that or wait for season 2 of The Adventures of Sinbad to come out. But I think I'll follow that manga now. Thank you all once again for reading my story. Please keep reviewing!
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