“What?????” Both Kristal and Claude yelled in unison.

While they were still trying to process what they just heard, the door to the chariot flung open.

A long green leaf was laid as a carpet before the entrance of the chariot.

“You...uhhh...you can read thoughts and uh...uhmmm you can communicate....so...uh...you’ll read my thoughts....we need to escape!!...act discreet!!” Claude said as he tried to act subtle. He gathered Kristal’s gown for her but was stopped by giant termites!!

“@_@”

Luella cleared her throat and said “forgive me your majesty, they are your handmaidens"

Kristal smiles nervously and tried to keep her face expressionless. She walked towards a large cave under the...