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‘understand faster’ I just want to wake up from this
crazy dream.” Sophie was really starting to feel the effects of what they had
done.
    “You are awake Chosen, not dreaming as you think.” Giving her a huge
smile the female emphasized, “It is better this way. Why would you want to
dwell on an obviously violent world?” When she saw that Sophie was attempting
to move she said, “Please remain still until The Three are ready for you. I
will give you some medication to help with the effects of the memory block.”
    Sophie was relieved to feel the pressure ease off her mind. She was able
to look around and was astonished at what she saw. The room was obviously a medical
exam room, but the displays she was able to see were something out of science
fiction.
    “I am Medical Director Helis.” Sophie wasn’t sure why but the woman
placed her fisted hand against her chest and then bowed low. “It is with great
honor that I greet The Chosen.” Sophie wasn’t sure what was going on and didn’t
know what to say. When the doctor just stayed bowed over she started looking
around for someone to help. That is when she noticed they were not alone. There
were five strangely attired males all in the same bent over state as the
doctor.
    “Look—” she started to ask but got interrupted.
    “Chosen!” Three voices spoke at the same time and Sophie jumped on the
bed.
    “We are The Three.” Again, the voices spoke as one. The three figures
hurried over to stand before her bed. They were all so small. Sophie was
starting to see a trend here. They all had the slightly elongated face and
long, skinny fingers as they did that same fist to chest, bowing thing. Only
one of the three moved from the bow to stand upright.
    “I am One.” This female had blond hair, and stood about five feet tall
with long limbs and was wearing some type of iridescent black robe. She had a
friendly vibe to her and just like the doctor her shocking blue eyes radiated
warmth. “We are so very happy that you are finally here Chosen.” Looking
patiently at the prostrate figures of those around her, One said, “They will
stay bowed to you as long as you wish it.”
    Sophie looked around shocked at the people around the room. “They don’t
have to stay bent over.” Her hands waved helplessly around the room. “Can you
tell me what is going on?” At her words, the others all stood upright again.
    “The Three will explain.” Sophie jumped when they all talked together. It
was creepy and frankly getting on her nerves.
    One of the females waved her hand in front of her robes, “I am Two.” Just
like One, Two radiated warmth and friendliness. She had the same long limbs,
covered in an iridescent blue robe and similar blue eyes as One.   Two had black hair and a creamy dark mocha
complexion. “You are The Chosen. The foretelling told of your arrival. You will
bring about peace to the Three Kingdoms.”
    “Okay.” Sophie laughed, “I’m dead.”
    “The Chosen is not dead.” Two reached out and roughly pinched her arm.
    “Oww.” Sophie glanced at the red spot, “There has to be a mistake, I
can’t be this ‘Chosen’.” The shock of being shot was nothing compared to what
Two had said.
    “That is what The Chosen would say.” The third female smiled. Just like
the others, this female was long limbed, with strange features. She had the
same blue eyes with a fair skin tone, but her hair and robes were red. “I am
Three. The foretelling was correct and you are The Chosen.”
    “I am having a dream or hallucination.” Sophie closed her eyes tight.
“This will all go away when I wake up.”
    “The Chosen is not dreaming or having incorrect vision.”   Helis spoke up and Sophie looked to see her
standing by The Three. “I have done a check on her, she is fully healthy. See
the scans.” The medical director ushered The Three to the displays that Sophie
had seen earlier.
    Noticing her hands shaking Sophie tried to smooth down the