The massive city which sprawled further than one could see while in it. Dancing lights stretching and sparkling, work their way through and across the city. Neon signs advertising on buildings emitting the familiar hum, giving a welcoming call into the nightlife which the city was always in. I knew one thing though, the bright lights, and glamor hid many things.

I was pulled out of my fond memories when I heard Ynos ask, “What is that?”

“What do you mean? That’s a city, silly.” I responded with a teasing nudge into him.

“A city, she says. I’ve never seen one that big…” I heard Sidus mumble, the ever pessimist.

“It doesn’t look like a typical mortal city.” Immy added, as her eyes reflected the brilliant lights of the city and the wonders which lay within.

“It doesn’t look like a Celestial city either.” Breta mentioned, offering up the information to Aether.

That's when Zephyrion spoke up, and clarified, “Fas is unlike other places. Here, everyone lives side by side.”

I leaned over Ynos and whispered, “Many things live here, gods, dragons, and other fascinating creatures.”

“Fas, is the name of the city?” Essie asked, seeming like herself again, and laced with excitement.

“Yes, it is.” Zephyrion answered.

“Aren’t there any problems with that? I mean, I know things aren’t as tense between us and the gods outside of the main plane, but still,” Aether started, then paused for a moment, before continuing, “Is it really okay?”

“I’m not sure how things are in the main plane, but we do things differently.”

“Oh! I can’t wait till you meet my mom!” I shouted in excitement.

“I’m afraid that won’t be possible at the moment.” Zephyrion interjected with a shake of his head.

“Ah, what happened?” I asked, my nerves getting the better of me, as my heart sinks.

“She left Aynezh on a mission.” He answered back, seeming not paying much mind to how I am doing.

I felt my heart sink a bit more, I had thought that she would’ve stayed and been waiting for me, to welcome me home.

“Was she not worried about me?” I mumbled, pondering what would make her leave.

Zephyrion scratching his head, which I noticed when he is being more honest than usual, spoke up saying, “She said that no offspring of hers would die easily and that you will eventually find your way back.”

Knowing he was being more honest, and was a little concerned about me allowed me to put away those thoughts about my mom coming back to my usual self, and feeling like my mom is watching out for me, I explained, “Of course! I’m not a weak child anymore!”

That’s when Zephyrion, who nodded at my rebound, turned to Aether, “You will be meeting with the leaders.”

“The leaders of Fas? Is it something akin to a council?” Aether asked.

“A council? No, nothing of the sort. The city only has two rulers, a dragon, and a god. You’ll understand soon enough.” He explained.

As we descended down toward the town, I could catch Aether and the rest all amazed at how Fas is. The familiar open top buildings, which dragons nested on sometimes in groups, while god or goddess houses were right next to a dragon’s as no one was holding back with their aura’s.

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“So what do you think?” I asked Ynos, flying up closer to him.

“It is… different.” He responded, seemingly not bothered by gods and dragons being so close.

After some flying across the city, we came up to the temple. The temple stood proud and grand compared to even the city, as it held both the rulers of the city.

“We are here.” Zephyrion mentioned.

Zephyrion lead them up to the door then gestured for them to enter. I followed next to Zephyrion and stood next to him and gave them a wave of my tail as encouragement.

“I’ll be waiting for you to come out!” I said.

“You’re not coming?” Ynos asked, seemingly confused.

“No, I can’t. Only those invited have the permission to go inside.” I explained.

I could tell Ynos didn’t want to accept this, but nodded anyway.

Aether gave a bow to Zephyrion before leading the group inside of the temple. I watched as their figures all disappeared inside of it.

“So, you still don’t like swimming?” I grinned and nudged Zephyrion, knowing he didn’t like swimming with me cause I always got him wet.

“You're not getting me into any water with you.” He replied, not looking at me.

“Awww come on! It would be so much fun!” I explained.

“No, it will not happen. Especially since you might freeze it over.” He continued to refuse.

I sighed, knowing once he made up his mind he was not going to budge, so I made it happen. I created a large ball of water and splashed it down over him, chuckling as I started running away from him.

“Hey you little!” He explained chasing after me, “I just got all this cleaned!”

“Guess you're gonna have to catch me!” I giggled and kept running through the streets, as some roads still felt familiar, I trusted my ability to get lost and stopped tracking where I was.

Shortly after I stopped hearing his calls for me, as I chuckled more. Then before looking where i was going I bumped into someone which made me stumble. I held my head, and apologies for being clumsy, as I looked up and saw my favorite goddess.

The goddess which stood before me was Saccharum. The goddess of sweets and treats. She always had a very sweet and gentle smile, as her curly auburn hair flowed down past her shoulders, matching her simple but elegant cooking coutfit, decorated with muffins, and many other sweets. Her scent was unmistakable like that of freshly baked cookies. Her golden amber eyes sparkled with life as she recognised me.

“Lost sweety! You're here!” She exclaimed, before scooping me up and holding me close, “Oh I have some new treats for you!”

Struggling in her iron like grasp till I heard I was gonna get treats, “Oh I would love some! You make the best ones!”

My tail wagging in anticipation of the best treats among gods and dragons. When I remembered something.

“Have you got any chocolate?” I asked.

“Chocolate?” I can’t say I am familiar. Will you show me what they might be?” She was eager to learn about a new treat as I was to have some.