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"You should never do this again, alright? Distracting me to help the others turn their back to the King is not a right thing to do, Malva," Cressida admonished, choosing her words carefully keeping the tiny fairy's delicacy in mind. Malva's had her gaze fixed towards the ground, embarrassed about getting caught. 

"Royal Empress Cressida and Royal Empress Malva arrived at the Sylphian Quarters. Open the Royal Gate," an announcement coursed through the air, and the gate opened, welcoming the two Royal Women. The guards bowed to them as they walked through the Quarters' entrance.

"We were waiting for you, dear. Did you scold Malva? You know, she still has a lot to learn," Cressida's husband pulled her for a side hug, displaying a warm smile. Cressida pulled out of his embrace and sat on the bed, looking at a perplexed Hana. The man then tousled Malva's hair with an assuring smile.

"Hoseok, she looks calm," Cressida mumbled as she caressed the girl's cheeks with her tender hands. Hana stayed silent, not knowing what she should utter, being surrounded by beings who were either blessed with a superpower or hold an efficient skill.

"She didn't revolt and didn't talk back either," Minerva spoke, scooting herself beside the young girl and Cressida threw a knowing smile. She turned to see Jimin, feeling uneasy and agitated as he kept fidgeting with his fingers. Not wanting to raise the topic when having everyone around, she ignored it for the moment.

"Where is Brother Yoongi?" Cressida asked as she stood on her feet, scanning her surroundings and the expressions on everyone's faces faltered. Cressida tried to comprehend their appearances and turned to Hoseok who delivered the message to her in his mind. Twitching her lips, she nodded in cognition. 

"Let's try to be perceptive of what Brother Yoongi has done and talk with him later in the Royal Chambers. For now, let us work on how to proceed with the issue," Cressida mouthed, altering her stance to be in everyone's field of vision. Everyone agreed to her, with due respect to her unparalleled governing skills. Had it not been for Cressida, the realm would be a wreaked havoc with the King's negligence lately.

"Sister Malva, you told me that you got a very nice and a pretty Earthling in our land. Now tell me where she is or else I am going to hunt the whole quarters and break the record of Brother Namjoon's Destruction Capability," a sharp and loud yell rushed through the room and everyone's lips curved up even before the person walked into the quarters.

"Royal Descendant Namjoon and Royal Descendant Jungkook arrived at the Sylphian Quarters. Open the Royal Gate," the announcement confirmed their anticipations as Jungkook and Namjoon walked into the room, the elder with a soft smile and the younger with a wide smile, letting out excited squeals and coos.

Hana couldn't help but smile as the youngest came jumping towards her while flapping his hands like a penguin.  Malva ruffled the younger's hairs as he scooted beside Minerva, pushing the two women to the other side of the bed with his muscular strength.

"She is still new, don't scare her with your peculiarity," Galen hit Jungkook's arm playfully and glanced at her husband who placed his arm around her shoulder with an endearing dimple smile. The both of them averted their direction towards the awed earthling after a series of fake coughs and throat clearings by the others. 

"So, what is your name? Which place did you come from? You look like that girl, the one who I asked what her kind is and she reported to me some guards of that area. But wait, you don't look completely like her. That time I didn't know earthlings aren't aware of us and thought all of them were living under a stone. But you know what made me hurt like hell? Brother Namjoon commented that I was the one who was living under the stone. But then, Brother Yoongi contradicted it, telling that water can't live under the stone...," Jungkook spoke continuously while Hana's brain started doing somersaults trying to connect his points and discern the information.

Without taking notes, I can't even remember what points Mr. Han says and this man is speaking something without a gap, how can I decipher his words? What if he asks something from what he blabbered? Ugh!, she thought to herself, faking a smile to him as if she was listening to him with great enthusiasm.

"Jungkook ah, stop it now. She doesn't know anything about us now so keep that excitement aside. She might be staying for some time with us till Minerva finds a solution to send her back to earth, so you still have time to narrate your Adventure to Earth Dairies," Jimin patted the Water Descendent's back with a smile while the latter frowned as his tales of Earth had been interrupted.

"Do I have to stay here for some time? I don't know anything that's happening here and I really appreciate your effort to keep me safe and medicate me but I need to go home. I need to go and tell..," Hana words halted in their tracks as she was about to spill her plan. She wasn't sure it was safe for her to reveal her plan of exposing their realm to the people on earth so they could survive.

"Firstly, I understand your concern and I know it's hard for you to assimilate the things happening over here but it's a wonder that you made it till here. Everyone who tried to enter through that portal dissipated in the midway," Cressida disclosed the hard truth, collapsing Hana's soul inside her body. She thought that was the only solution and could be the potential reason why she was here.

"We never had this kind of problem before so we aren't up with a handy solution at the moment but trust me, we will work our best on it. But then, all you need is patience and all you have to give us is time," Cressida mouthed in a tone of assurance, holding the disturbed girl's hands, gently massaging her wrists with her thumbs.

"I just gave Majesty his medicine and he is taking rest. Yoongi is with him," Jin entered the room as the guard announced his arrival. Malva quickly fluttered her wings and transformed into a tiny figure, ready to take her position on her husband's shoulder and Jin passed a sweet smile at her usually yet adorable action.

"Can I play with her today?" Jungkook asked and Hana coughed vigorously at his choice of words. Namjoon quickly shook his head in negation as he knew the meaning of those words on the other side. 

"What he means is he wants to show your around and maybe, talk about a few of his annoying tales on Earth where people thought he was a lunatic," Namjoon was quick to pick up for Jungkook and Hana nodded with a smile.

"But she will be taking rest today and you can have fun tomorrow. She is not strong enough to walk around in the building and I don't want you to flood the whole palace to help her," Minerva was careful enough to have a thought on his power to control the holy liquid effortlessly. Jungkook frowned as Galen ruffled his hairs, adoring his cutesy face. He is the youngest and the most pampered after all.

"You control water?" Hana asked, having her gaze fixed on Jungkook and then turned to Jimin, remembering the time when got furious upon knowing Yoongi turning his back on them. She didn't fail to notice the lanterns blazing with a sudden flame.

"Fire?" She asked and Jimin nodded with a smile. Her orbs then traversed to Hoseok who quickly lifted his palm and a small ball of luminescence appeared out of nowhere. Her eyes sparkled in the bright light and Hoseok closed his fist, resulting in the light ball fading away.

"Wow! He has a hang on the light," Hana mumbled under her breath, still in awe at the moment that happened seconds ago. For an umpteenth time, she wondered if it was a dream but her supposition was an utter failure with Namjoon generated a small twister, moving his hands swiftly and skilfully. 

"Holy Shit!" Hana cursed as the twister was directed towards her which quickly transformed into a cool breeze. Namjoon smiled and turned to his wife, who shook her head in disbelief. Anyone could mistake them for flaunting their powers but they were just making things easier for Hana by captivating her with their powers. She could at least get to a clear conclusion of what they actually are. 

"Here's a pretty flower for you," Jin forwarded a flower and she was confused about what power he holds. He has given a flower before boarding the horse carriage as well.

"I control Nature and the reason why you had the stones flying in the air before you boarded the horse carriage is because of Yoongi. He can control the land, Earth in your language," Jin explained and Malva nodded, totally unnoticeable to Hana's eyes.

"I work on potions and Sister Cressida takes care of the realm's governance. Malva is a fairy and Minerva is an angel. You will slowly understand who we are as days pass by. Don't worry, if you need anything. We will always be there for you. This is Sylphian quarters and messages are carried through the air,"  Galen explained and handed her a bottle of air.

"Every time you want to send a message to me or my Lady, Galen, just inhale the scent and call for us in your mind, we will be there for you or send someone to your service in the least," Namjoon elucidated and Hana nodded, amazed at the magical container.

To test it out, she pulled out the rubber cork and inhaled the strong scent.

I am hungry, She thought to herself and looked at Galen and Namjoon who exchanged quick glances.

"We totally forgot about that. Please consider our sincere apologies. Anyone over there?" Namjoon yelled, and two guards ushered with lustrous metallic spears in their hands.

"Order the Royal Cook to prepare a sumptuous meal for our guest. Try to make it as early as possible" Namjoon ordered and the guards paced away with quick steps. Hana wanted to intervene and tell them that it's fine but she got intimated by the authoritative tone Namjoon had while commanding the guards.

"Thank You," That's all she could mutter.

"You didn't ask what power does Majesty holds, right?" Minerva asked, taking Hana's hand into her hold. Hana wasn't oblivious about the extra care and concern Minerva is showing to her but she doesn't have an idea why she was doing that.

"What does he control?" Hana asked and Jimin's face straightened.

"The strongest power in this world," He paused and let out a breath.

"He controls Ether"

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"Holy Shit!" Hana gasped and quickly closed her mouth as she noticed the silhouette approaching her in the dark. She closed her eyes, cursing herself a million times in that one second for pulling out an adventurous stunt while everyone was sleeping.

"You shouldn't be wandering in the palace late at night when you don't even know the right place to hide when the King appears," the King's voice simmered through the corridors and Hana wanted to cry for getting caught. She wanted to know the place without someone keeping an eye on her for her research. It lied in her instinct to take down inferences in whatever she observes. From the morning, someone was always beside her and she couldn't have her alone time.

"I...I was..just..walking ..around," Hana stuttered and the King smirked, snapping his fingers as a lantern got lit just above them. He scanned the girl from head to toe as he took steps towards her. The girl shivered as she was being stared at with his hawk eyes and lowered her head to avoid his intimidating gaze.

"You are not a Royal and you don't have the permission to roam around the quarters at this time. Anyone over there?" Taehyung yelled and a few guards came rushing to him. Hana closed her eyes, her head facing the ground as the guards stood in front of the king, bowing to him respectfully.

"Who allowed her to walk out of the Sylphian Quarters?" The King roared and the guards flinched at his tone. Hana's heart pounded like a crazy automated drum beat, her courage and sanity dripping under his gaze and tone.

"We thought she was a Royal Guest, your Highness. We are sorry if we are not supposed to let her out," one of the guards who looked like an old man uttered while the rest nodded their heads in agreement.

"She might be a Royal Guest but it should be your duty to ask one of the Descendants or the Empresses if she is allowed to walk out of the quarters, isn't it? From now on, slide away from your assumptions and be responsible," Taehyung admonished and turned to Hana who continued to stand with closed eyes.

"Don't come to this side of the Royal Palace again. And don't come out of your quarters unless you are called. Or else I would have to assume that you are here for something bad," Taehyung mouthed in his deep voice and Hana opened her eyes to lock her scared eyes with his terrorizing ones.

"Wh...What?" She stammered, not knowing how to reply to his previous words.

"Why are you tensed now? Did you come here for something? To gain our trust and backstab us for the Darker powers?" Taehyung asked, his orbs darkening as the light started flickering above him, indicating the seriousness of the atmosphere around them. 

"I don't know who they are. I didn't come to do something against you. That's all I can say and it's your choice to believe me or not," Hana spoke, gaining confidence as she spoke the truth. Yes, she came to find a solution to save her planet but she didn't have any connection with the so-called Darker Forces.

"I just hope it's the same but if I come to find that you are lying. Trust me, you wouldn't imagine what I could do to you," He threatened as he moved closer to her. Leaning his face down to her ear, he slid her hair strands to a side and she gulped at his proximity. His body was radiating heat and she felt utterly uncomfortable with their current position.

"I see, Minerva cast her protective charms on you," Taehyung spoke huskily in his ears as he stepped back. Hana took a breath out of relief and stepped back.

"Please take her back to her room safely and inform Brother Namjoon and Sister Galen of her walk in the Palace late at night," Taehyung ordered and the guards bowed. Hana didn't utter a word but turned away to walk in the same direction she walked to get to that place. She didn't want to apologize as she did nothing wrong and thought he was a King to the realm, he was no ruler for her. And she didn't have any respect towards him for treating her like an inferior. She was not usually the one to talk back much but this time, she wanted to speak for herself.

The guards followed her on either side and Taehying watched her retreating figure with great concentration. Looking at a half-burned circle mark on his right shoulder, he sighed and clenched his fists.

"The chaos had been enough already"

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A/N: I am so sorry for the delay. I had some very distressing issues going on and didn't have time as well as mood to update. It's kind of personal so I didn't share anything on my message board. I am sorry for taking a long break without informing you guys. Hope you all are fine and healthy. Stay hydrated