Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"But...you shouted that you wanted to go the the Shadow Realm..." The water guardian says, slightly confused.

 

"Yes and no. You were not yourself. Why should you apologize for something you technically did not do?"

 

"How do I apologize to people who aren't here?"

"See those mortals? They're at my throat. I'm stuck with the shit the Hive Bastard left me." She grunts.

 

"Do you think she just wanted to apologise?" The Shadow asks.

"It could be a trick to get what she wants..." The air guardian says, glancing at Xlentia.

"But...you saw what the army did. She couldn't possibly be evil after them!" The forest guardian says.

"I say we let her go the the Shadow realm." The water guardian says.

"I say we don't unleash a god the most powerful army was required to defeat on the Realm of Shadows!" The air guardian says.

There's some discussion amongst the group, before a final answer is made.

"Alright, you can go the the Shadow realm. We'll arrange a transport." The air guardian says to Xlentia.

 

"Thanks... and... uh... think you can use your magic things to help me get there? I can barely stand..."

 

A large portal begins to form as four ice pillars latch onto Xlentia's feet and legs, strengthening them. A heavy wind lifts Xlentia, and a mass of vines and wooden hands lift her stomach and chest up from the ground.

 

"Is this what kidnapped mortals fees like?" She comments, surprised just how much the guardians are helping.

 

The guardians seem to be exhausting an awful lot of power, only able to get Xlentia through the comparatively small, but just big enough, portal before collapsing from exhaustion.

Xlentia finds herself outside the main kingdom of the Realm of Shadows, the large palace easily visible. Her gigantic presence seems to cause panic within the city, Shadows screaming and hiding in their homes as they easily see Xlentia.

 

She crawls up to the palace gate, making efforts not to crush anything that looks important or alive.
"Excuse me... how are those who battled me recovering?"

 

"Jesus fucking christ!" A guard swears, noticing Xlentia's size but standing his ground.

"T-They're recovering well." The other guard says nervously, intimidated by Xlentia.

 

"I know how it feels." I say, before flying back up to the ceiling to review my notes.

 

"How soon until I can visit them? The spirit of their dead friend is fuckin' with my stuff and won't stop. If apologies fly over her head, then I'm stopping the harassment at the source." She grunts.

 

"They're close t-to fully recovered, I would t-think soon. The queen's form's spirit is currently having a s-sort of body made for her, though, if that's who you're referring to," The guard says, shaking slightly, "Y-You could speak to her if you w-want."

 

"Yes. If she's willing to stop toying with me and accept an apology, I'll speak to her now."

 

The first guard opens the gate, before heading into the palace.

A long while later, after the guard returns, a cloaked, glassy figure steps out of the palace, their face and body hidden by their cloak. The ground makes a slight 'tink' noise, like metal on glass, as they walk.

"Yes...?" The figure, voice recognisably Stephanie's, asks.

 

"I want to talk... look, if I were mortal I'd ask to serve you, but I'm not. So, if you stop messing with my stuff, I'll help you and your friends. And I'm sorry." Xlentia says, bluntness the form of her sincerety.

 

"You're sincerely sorry for ending my life...?" Stephanie questions, pulling back her hood to reveal a glass face and long, glassy hair. However it, and Stephanie's body itself, move like it's not made of glass at all.

 

"I made a vow to my brother I would never kill someone without reason. Thanks to the Hive Ba-aaahyou know, I broke it. So, yes. I am." She says.

 

"Very well..." Stephanie says hollowly, turning to re-enter the palace.

 

"What do I need for you to take my word?" Xlentia calls, frustrated.