Sapphire Kingdom: Quest Two (Dragon Quest Series Book 2) Read Free

it made any sense. The entrance way was literally bare. There were no decorations, only a silver floor, with gold walls, and dimly lighting the area was some of the globes of energy lining the walls. Directly in front of us was a door, which was now guarded by three guards. As I began to closely look around it seemed that this entire room was filled with guards.
    Prince Leev led the way to the other door causing the guards to part as we passed through.
    Now this room is what I would expect a room in a castle to look like. It was large and filled with many different doors and halls, and on the walls between them were luxurious gold and silver couches, as if this was a sort of waiting room. After exploring the castle and leaving it several different times, I never encountered this room.
    The sound of voices coming up one of the halls caught our attention. I turned just in time to see the King, Nolin, Mina, Zarf, and Raven enter the room.
     
     
     

 
     
    Twister
    Location: Castle
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    Raven was the first to speak as she sashayed into the room. “What is so important that you had to interrupt our meeting, nephew?” She asked before she realized that he was not alone in the room.
    Judging by the looks on everyone faces, I could tell that the guard did not disobey Rṓ gaire.
    “What are they still doing here?” Zarf blurted out his eyes looking as if they were about to pop out of his head.
    “So, I see you have made your decision to stay.” The king stated as they walked closer toward us.
    “It’s not like we had much of a choice.” Angie murmured right before I elbowed her in her side.
    “What was that?”
    “In all honesty we had all intentions of returning back to earth, but the portal wouldn’t allow us to leave.” I explained.
    “I understand.” The King sounded disappointed to hear that, but he quickly masked it with a smile. “Now that you are here, I need to know your decision.”
    “We are not really sure ourselves.” April admitted out loud.
    “Behold the saviors of Eupai.” Raven laughed sauntering closer to us, wearing a long golden gown. “Look at them, they are pathetic, weak little girls. You are wanting me to trust the future of our world to them?”
    Maybe it was my imagination, but it seemed that her eyes paused on April for a few seconds, as she scowled at us.
    “That is enough Raven!” Mina shouted stepping closer to Raven.
    Turning to look at Mina a disturbing smirk appeared on Raven’s face, making me wonder about the history between them.
    “Look who has finally found her voice.” Raven smiled, without letting it reach her eyes. “Oh, at last I have found a way to make you bring out your claws.”
    “They have always been out, I’ve just sharpened them, just for you.” I could visibly see the sweat forming at her brow, as she clutched the fabric of her dress.
    “This ceases now!” The king stepped forward ending Raven and Mina’s exchange. “Raven you are dismissed.”
    The glance Raven sent the king’s way was deadly as she quickly plastered a smile on her face veiling her animosity. In watching her walk away from us toward the King, I could have sworn I heard her whisper something to him.
    “ Rṓ gaire. I will see you in my quarters as soon as you are dismissed.” She stated without turning around or giving him a chance to respond.
    “Did I miss anything?” Angie blurted out, as she look at me in confusion.
    “I think that business…has always been personal.” April whispered as she looked up at Rṓ gaire, reminding him of his comment earlier.
    “My apologies girls, I hate you saw me like that.” Mina held her head down in shame as she stepped toward us hugging each one of us. “Whatever you decide, I am glad that you are here.”
    As everyone began to move closer to us, I noticed that once again Zarf managed to disappear unseen.
    “We have much to discuss.” Nolin said leaning against his cane a little more than he usually did.
    “Yes,