“I bring you no harm, “she speaks with short breaths in between, “I only seek aid please—-my, “she tries to continue to speak but her voice was lost. Tina looking on realized whomever laid wounded on the ground posed no threat, slowly she walks over to join Kit. Standing next to her she felt another tug at the hem of her cloak this time it felt more forceful.

“Kit!” She yells while jumping in the air.

“Tina, what is it!?”

“Something grabbed a hold of my cloak!?” The wounded woman lying on the ground turns her head at an angle staring at a frightened Tina then back at the ground.

“Do not be alarmed she will not harm you.”

“She, I see no one else!?”

“Look, towards the ground, “the woman says growing weaker with each word spoken. Both Kit and Tina look towards the ground not sure if they were seeing clearly they shake their heads hoping to adjust their eyesight. With a quivering hand she reaches up pulling back her hooded cloak revealing her face.

“My name——-my name is——–.”

“Queen Avile of Cordelia, “Tina says shockingly completing her sentence for her.

“Yes, and she is Koi most trusted and loyal friend.”

“She is——, Kit says in disbelief looking at Queen Avile then at Koi, “A pygmy? Pygmies only exist in fairytales!”

“I can assure you we do exist and are very much real.”

“It was you who tugged at my cloak?”

“Yes, but not to frighten you but to ask for help and aid can you assist us?” Tina walking towards Queen Avile kneels down beside her taking her trembling hand into hers.

“It would be honor to assist you both.”

She had no idea what caused the shift in her daughters behavior, however Queen Maias patience was wearing thin with their disappearing acts. Before the sun was set to rise her daughters would venture off only to return before nightfall. With the possibility of becoming the next targets of Jennicus reign of terror she needed to be made aware of their whereabouts at all times. Daiya awaiting for Dana to dress joins her in her chambers. Plans had been made to spend the day with Lara and Auscha, upon opening her bedroom door Dana was surprised to see two of her mothers royal guards awaiting her.