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CHAPTER 8

As we walked, Larian followed, but at a distance. Anarya explained that everyone had breakfast together. This was every morning pretty much. She told me to be ready to answer assloads of questions I've already told her.

So by the time we got there, everyone was seated. The dining room was humongous! In the center was a large round table. The food was spread all around. We took our seats and I was properly introduced to everyone.

The table was divided into four sections. The men, women, girls, and me. The men consisted of the Emperor, Head of War, High Priest, and Larian. The women, the Empress, the other twos' wives and Rena. The girls being the sisters and Anarya.

Anarya was right! After we ate, everyone asked questions I'd answered and then some! Everyone had their areas of interest. The men, government. The women, family life. The girls? Well, me! I answred everything to the best of my ability to their satisfaction.

After breakfast, everyone had their daily schedules to attend to. Even the kids! Including Anarya sadly. Her knowing my pretty good judgement she said it was ok if I explored some more.

There were rules though. The basic ones of course.

1. You're a guest! Be comfortable! Make yourself at home!
2. Don't touch what you think you shouldn't! (chances are, you shouldn't!)
3. Ask! If you need help, find someone and ask!

So I set off on a trek through the giant palace. I saw more of what I already saw and things I hadn't. It was like MTV Cribs or something! Yet those houses are like baby shoe boxes compared to this! As I walked, I met many servants who reminded me of Anarya's 1st and 3rd rules.

I somehow found my way outside. I was in a courtyard or something. I inadverdantly ended up in a garden. Like everything else, it was huge. It was split into sections. Like one was "Foods". Another was "Medicinal". The last was "For Admiration And Decoration".

Unlike the medicinal section, this part made my oddly calmer and clearer. I was in a daze almost. I couldn't feel my feet. I just seemed to float. I heard the sound of soft humming not far off at all.

I followed the delicate beautiful noise to find Larian's sister, Rena. She was very beautiful. She was wandering as I was, humming to herself.

She stopped and without turning said, "It seems you have found my hiding spot haven't we?"

I stopped myself not knowing what to do. I took a step back. "O-Oh! I'll go!" I said.

She giggled and answered, "No! It's fine! Please, join me!" and I walked in her direction. When I was close enough, she finally turned and smiled warmly.

She was by far, the youngest of the women. But I could tell she was respected by them. She wore a simple dress as the girls but unlike them she wore a tiara.

I followed her a short distance to a pond. The area was a central spot because all around wre the other plants. Rena sat down by the pond and I did as I was told and joined her.

We were silent for a long moment. staring at the pond reminded me of how I got into this mess. It made me smile and chuckle.

"What?" Rena asked.

"This pond..." I responded.

"What about it?"

"It makes me think of when I met Anarya!" I answered. I told her the whole story. She thought it was pretty funny herself. "Earlier, I met Larian," I told her. "He told me she's run away many times before," I added.

Rena sighed and picked a flower with blue and red petals. She looked at it and said, "I must apologize for him! He always been that way!"

"Oh, it's ok! He'd fit in on Earth nicely!" I commented. There was laughter then silence again.

"It looks like I may be empress and he will not rule!" she said.

"Why is that?" I wondered. Even though it's not like it's a problem to me! I'd much rather prefer it that way!

"The way he treats Anarya is not the way we'd like him to! At this rate, they will not be wed and I will rule by myself for a time!" Rena explained.

"Don't you have to marry too?" I asked her.

"Not necessarily! You do not need a spouse to rule. It is highly encouraged though," she answered.

Then I asked her, "Well is there someone you want to marry?"

"Actually yes! His name is Kirsomis! He ius from the next planetover called Terayshun. He was well liked by everyone. Even My brother had taken a likimg to him! Then...he left. To fight. Fight for his empire! We are currently at war witha nearby galaxy called Dytarius!" she explained.

Rena stood and helped me up as well. "It would be wise to return inside! Dinner approaches quickly!" Rena informed me. She thanked me for spending time with her and I did the same.