The Five Warriors (The Four Worlds Series Book 1) by Ford Angela J

Author:Ford, Angela J. [Ford, Angela J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-09-08T18:30:00+00:00

AN AUDIENCE WITH A KING

At midday the Mermis, Malaseya, Melair, Ima and Ena, came to lead the five to the hall of the King. They appeared at the door dressed in pure white gowns, beckoning the five to bring everything and follow them. It seemed they walked in a dream as they glided through the wide halls of the castle. Clear bubbles floated above them, rising towards the highest towers. As the five followed the Mermis, the tune to their song changed and voices rose throughout the castle in a wailing song of honor and respect.

Looking behind, Marklus could see a multitude of Mermis falling in line behind them. The females wore long flowing white gowns with their hair braided back, tied together with silver horse hair. The males also wore white with silver diadems on their heads, leaving their bright hair long and free. In both hands each Mermi carried a small, solid, circular object, composed of a palpitating liquid. Their sweet harmonies blended like a spell as they filed into the heart of the castle. The floor, if it could be called that, was clear with clouds drifting below it. Elegant white columns that shot up to the open air far above them held up the room. Mermis cascaded into the heart, looking east towards a dais where their King stood.

King Vincsir was an ageless Mermi whose very presence commanded respect. He stood over six feet tall and carried a golden scepter with a globe undulating on top of it. On his head he wore a golden circlet, simple like the ones the other male Mermis wore. His sleek black hair fell to his shoulders and one could tell his solemn face had seen many joys and unspeakable woes. His slim but muscular body was covered in a gold tunic made of feathers and he wore a long, flowing, purple robe. He stood unmoving as the five warriors entered his shrine of light. As if performing a ritual, each Mermi walked to their places while Malaseya led the five to stand in front of King Vincsir. Malaseya took her place on the right-hand side of the King’s dais with Melair beside her. Ima and Ena moved to the left-hand side, facing the five warriors.

When the last Mermi had filed into place they closed their mouths and the music faded. Above their heads bubbles continued to rise into the sky, and the sweet perfume they produced grew even stronger. The five could hear the audible intake of breath before the Mermis began chanting. “All hail King Vincsir of Spherical!”

King Vincsir raised a hand to silence them. Then he turned his gaze on Crinte and Crinte found himself surprised to find the King’s golden eyes mirrored his. “Welcome, Crinte the Wise, to Spherical. We have long awaited your presence here and have prepared a gift for you and your companions.” Without waiting for Crinte to answer he turned his gaze on the multitude of Mermis standing before him. “Prepare the serum,” he commanded.

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