'Court rise' the royal announcer yelled as the queen filed in with her attendants into the court room, she walked gracefully, nodding and acknowledging the greetings that came from her subordinates who lined up at the sides of the hall.
Her visitors, which were the trio were made to sit directly close to her throne where talking to them would be an easy task.
She sat down on her throne, a majestic monument of silver and gold and called on the trio to stand before her.
'Can the visitors please stand before me?' she said and quickly the three lined up in front of her. Her gracefulness and aura was too severe for them to act reluctant, it was almost as if she posesssd magic of her own.
'Ask her if she has any powers!' Aruora whispered to the other two as they stood before the queen. Lisa quickly used her elbow to shun her as it was considered an act of disrespect.
'You don't suppose,i know your names already now... do you?' the queen asked smiling, she was a middle aged woman, with long red hair and overly freckled face, but she was extremely beautiful with her golden crown and a regal gown of silver and Emerald embroidery.
'Uh...i am sorry your majesty my name is Lisa_ no last names and this is my friend Amir and mu sister Aurora' lisa said, gesturing at her companions.
'Good, now i will get to the point...i have a job or rather Jobs for you and your party can you deliver?' the Queen asked.
'Depends' Amir muttered and the Queen sneered.
'There is a monster problem in the forest's capital and if the rumors are right, you three are expert monster killers of immeasurable power?' The queen asked and they all nodded in agreement, like yes men.
They knew they were not necessarily required to give the queen any answers, especially it's this woman's family that facilitated the massacre of thier coven 17 years ago. But there was just something about her that made them answer...
'Excuse me your majesty, do you possess powers too?' Amir asked and the Queen smiled.
'Not that i know of, why do you see any witch traits stuffs in me?' she asked.
Not at all your majesty, you just exude that supernatural energy'
'Must be the royal blood, i don't particularly know' she replied.
'What monsters are attacking the capital your majesty?'
'The rumors says that it's a cannibalistic horse with a horn that moves at the speed of the wind, can you be able to kill that?'
'Yes' Amir replied confidently.
'Now let's talk payment, what will you three like to have?'
'Uh... your majesty we haven't made up our minds yet let's talk after the job is done ' Lisa said and the Queen nodded.
Off they went into the forest searching for the monster terrifying the vicinity, they were still dolled up in their gowns and suits as they moved from the palace directly to the forest. Aurora held a hand fan over her face to block the sunlight's rays while the rest marched freely.
'Why are we on this again?' Aruora asked as she fiddled her gown. Lisa smiled and shrugged besides they didn't need combat to fight all they needed was thier spells and speed.
As Lisa was about to suggest that they split up, Amir grunted 'Found it' he growled and made a high jump into the distant space away from where they stood.
'Now what is he doing?' Aruora sighed , rolling her eyes. She was still getting used to Amir's intense spirit and overbearing company.
'Well , let's wait'
Suddenly booms and clasps were head, the sound of two strong beings going at it. In a few seconds, the neigh of a horse was heard and in an instant, Amir was back holding the servered head of the horse, it's mouth open revealing it's incisions and fangs and the horn on it's head, half broken.
'Well that settles it let's go' Lisa said and they all nodded, going back the way they came. As they arrived at the palace they threw the head at the feet of the queen in the court and she clapped excusing thier lack of etiquette.
'Splendid' she sang and then asked them what they wanted.
'We want gold pieces and a ship of our own' Aruora said almost immediately before anyone could conjure a thought, her English faltering but clearly understood at the same time. The two gazed at her surprised and confused.
'Oh? Are you three planning on making travels?' she asked, her tone dropping.
'Yes, to India, we are off on a mission' Lisa replied gullibly.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, the nobles gazing at them maliciously. Amir squeezed his fist ready for a fight, he sensed the evil intent immediately. Aruora's magic surging mildly. They weren't letting them go anytime soon.
But the queen sighed, clapping her hands twice to gaim their attention, she stood up and walked down the steps to meet the trio
'There is no need to get all riled up, it will be a sin to make an enemy out of you three. Trust we couldn't capture if we tried' she said
'That's right' Aruora said, her accent heavy.
'And if were to try anything funny, i supposed you would have killed us?'
'Everyone of you' Amir confirmed.
Lisa watched all this unfold with confusion, crazy how ghetto a diplomatic setting can get within a few seconds.
'Done! Your ship and money will be ready by Tommorow' she said sighing and a mumur rose in the court, the nobles whispering to themselves.
'Scilence!' the queen yelled and a pin drop, deafening silence enveloped the hall. It was so quiet that one would think they had gone deaf.
'This court session has ended, come to the royal bay for your price tommorow' she said and walked out of the court.
The trio then followed immediately, retiring back to the servant quarters to wait for the next day.
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The next day.
The gazed at the magnificent ship before them, it was so huge and intimidating that they almost couldn't accept it.
'Now that's a giant ' Amir muttered
'Isn't she beautiful?' the queen asked from her carriage.
'Yes! It's perfect' Lisa said smiling
'You will find everything you need in the storage underneath, good luck and make sure to return in the future, we will hold it down here as best as we can' the queen said and without waiting for an answer, rode off in her carriage.
They climbed into the ship, gazing around.
'How do we move this thing?' Amir asked and Lisa shrugged and looked at Aurora.
'I know a spell' Aurora replied and closed her eyes and began muttering the spells, a cracking sound was heard and when the duo looked to find out what it was, a sigil was drawing it's self on the body of the sheep.
'This is an enchantment spell,now the ship is protected and can move on its own' she said after finishing the spell,
'Wow, teach me!' Lisa yelled jumping around Aurora.
'I am going to check the supplies' Amir said as he opened the latch and went down the stairs into the interior.
'Now sister, finish your story' Lisa said immediately dragging Aruora to a cooler side of the ship.
Aurora sighed. The ship vibrated and started moving on it's own, the steering rotating. They were now off to a brand new chapter. But first! How did Aruora reserve her magic in this bland country?.