Greetings - Chronos Story

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Greetings - POV Belle, The Liar I walked away from that auction, fingering my new rings. What a catch! I will be able to resell these for a higher price, much higher than 10000 coins. Gah! Some idiot crashed into me. “Watch it!” “Apologies ma’am.” A young woman with fair skin and red hair bows. “I did not mean to hurt you.” Hm. Much nicer, and she’s female. I should be a bit gentler. “Sorry. I thought you were someone else.” I reply smoothly. “I did not try to offend a wonderful women such as yourself.” “That is fine. May I ask where you are traveling?” “I seek a pawn shop to trade my most valuable wares.” She’s not that nosy…is she? “Wonderful! Pawn shops have so many opportunities! I myself am seeking the opportunity to investigate a troublesome problem within the Realm of Time.” Hm. “A problem?” I ask. “The Time Heir is aging. Slowly, but she is. She is getting older, though Aria still is a teenager.” Hm. That would be a nice job wouldn’t it? “Hey! Stop! I was-” a duo burst in. An emerald haired girl protests. “Hush” the redhead holding her says. “What’s happening?” I ask “This girl was trespassing on Royal Property.” “I DIDNT SEE THE SIGN!” “Slow down.” Artemis says. “Who are you?” “Reeva. I take it upon my own to personally capture Outlaws.” The redhead says. “Nova. I was trying to warn someone with power.” The emerald girl says. “About what?” Artemis says, intrigued. “THE QUEEN IS AGING!” An interesting silence. Two agree. The one named Reeva is skeptical, but Artemis seems to be a…Peacemaker of sorts. “I know.” Reeva admits. “Me as well.” Artemis seconds. What? And how do I not know this! “EXACTLY!” Nova bursts. “AND I HAD AN IDEA!” “What? I welcome ideas.” I reply. “We should check the Clock of Stars. The only one that can repair it, if it’s broken, is Gallay Marken. He’s dead, so we need his creations. The Silver Bells.” Nova explains. “I had them, and then they were stolen. By a girl with magenta hair and a boy with silver.” Reeva gasps. “They are the ones who stole the inheritance rings!” “Not to mention length of the trip to reach the Mysterious Desert.” I point out. “I have a solution. When I was in possession of the Silver Bells, I met a boy named Lennox. He has a device to teleport anywhere.” Nova breathes. Was it just me, or did she swoon? “So we need to find the thieving duo and a man named Lennox.” Artemis amends. “Should be piece of cake.” “How?” We chorus. Tracking down 3 strangers seems pretty difficult. “With bait.” A voice declares. Voila! The girl in question had revealed herself from the bushes. “I know what you seek. And I can provide it.” She leans back toward the bench. “Ikos?” The silver boy walks into view. “Nicky and I can help.” He does not say anymore. And I feel as if I imagine it when he moves closer to…Nicky. “What he MEANS is our skills are useful. I can charm almost anyone. Ikos here is a Mask of emotion, a boy who can always keep a secret.” Ah. I didn’t imagine it. Nicky has moved closer too. “Now that you so called criminal duo is here, let’s combine efforts to find Lennox. And Reeva darling, put that away.” Reeva hastily pockets her garrote wire. “A Quest!” Artemis exclaims. “The Quest of Bells and Stars!”