I walked forward a bit before pausing and looking around. Sothing about this place just called to and made feel at ho. It was like a part of my soul belonged here, and it felt amazing!
"Who dares enter my forest from the portal of a goddess?!" A cute female voice bood almost squeakily, and I had to think on my feet fast. What would be a good grand gesture for a Titania, Queen of not only the fairies but of all Fae? She did just win a battle, it seed, so how could I make her day even better without getting myself attacked?
"My lady, I am Galio, God of Cats. I have co to speak with you on a matter of great importance," I called out as calmly and respectfully as possible. It wouldn't anger an all-powerful being like Titania, even if I could just put her over my knee.
"You are the God of Cats? I have heard so much about you, but I never thought that I would actually et you so soon!" The voice said, and then there was a burst of tinkling laughter as a small fairy flew out from behind so bushes in front of .
The fairy was breathtakingly beautiful, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She wore a simple green dress that billowed out around her as she flew in front of , leading the way through the forest. We ca to a stop at a massive tree with vines wrapped all around it before she ducked inside an opening near the bottom.
I followed her into what looked like a massive underground cavern lit by glowing fungus on the walls and ceiling. There were all sorts of creatures moving about doing their own thing as we walked through what looked like a throne room up ahead.
The closer we got, the more I could see just how beautiful Titania really was. She was not just so minor goddess like Laguna; she was true royalty. She sat on her throne with a look of boredom on her face as we walked in, but as soon as she saw , her eyes lit up with excitent.
"So, you are the God of Cats? It is truly an honor to et you! What brings you to my forest?" Titania asked as she leaned forward in interest, and I bowed before stepping forward.
"I have co to speak with you about a matter of great importance," I said gravely, and Titania's eyes rolled at the next part. "I have co to warn you about a cult that is trying to summon a dark goddess into this world."
"So, tell about you, and a cult sounds bad, but that is Tallia's problem. What did you co here for? I know it isn't for help with that, but you have proved to be able to take on much greater tasks than this! What I want to know is what you want from ?" Titania asked, rising up from her throne, her skin having a strange blue and purple tone that faded to pink. She ca over and circled slowly, and my mind raced.
I needed to think of sothing that would interest her, but she already seed to be interested in my body, so maybe I could use that to my advantage. I just had to be careful not to anger her or make her think that I was trying to take advantage of her.
"I was hoping that you could help understand more about the Fae and maybe even help find a place in this world," I said cautiously, and Titania stopped in front of , looking up at with a smile.
"See? Was that so hard? I think that can be arranged," Titania said as she took my hand and led toward her throne. "But first, let us celebrate your arrival! It is not often that we have such honored guests in our midst."
I wanted to tell her that we had to get going and that I had a wagon that was running from cult mbers, but to this goddess, that wouldn't an much. For so reason, I wanted to be a lot nicer to this goddess compared to the others. Sothing about her told that I needed to be very careful of her feelings, and that made think of how shy her daughter, Skylar, was.
"Thank you for your hospitality, my lady," I said with a smile, and Titania's eyes sparkled as she clapped her hands.
"Excellent! Now let the festivities begin!" Titania declared, and all around us, creatures began to appear out of nowhere, so playing music while others brought in food and drink. It seed like the party was just getting started, but I had to make sure that I didn't spend too much ti there.
As the night wore on, I found myself getting more and more lost in Titania's world. It was like nothing that I had ever experienced before, and I found myself wanting to stay here forever. The creatures were all so friendly, and they treated like royalty. Titania herself was an amazing hostess, making sure that I was never without a drink or food.
I knew that I had to leave soon, but I didn't want to go. This felt like ho in a way that nowhere else ever had, but eventually, Tallia would co looking for , and she would not be happy if she found here partying instead of working on our mission.
"Titania, thank you for your hospitality," I said as respectfully as possible as I bowed before her one last ti. "But I must be going now."
"So soon? The party has just started!" Titania protested, but I shook my head.
We can co back another ti because this really has been an amazing ti, but I can't very well enjoy myself, knowing the rest of my family is running from an enemy that I don't fully understand yet. Plus, I have Goldy taking my place right now, and she has classes to get back to teaching," I explained, but then Titania scowled.
"Ahh! so it was her! that little witch told you to catch in a good mood, didn't she?! Fine, no matter! Just so we are clear, Goldy does not have to teach those classes for another month!" Titania declared, and I frowned as a golden portal opened.
"Good, that ans she can stay and help you watch over Galio," Tallia said as she waved for us to co through, but both Titania and I looked at each other in confusion.
"How did you know I was ready to go?" I asked in confusion as I looked from Titania.
"I have never been kicked off this island, so I can co and go as I please, and I have been checking to see when you are ready," Tallia said in a matter-of-fact voice, but Titania snorted.
"Yeah, right! You just wanted to see if Galio and I were getting along!" Titania accused, but Tallia shrugged.
"That too," Tallia admitted before turning back towards the portal. "Co on, we need to get going."
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