Enchanted Forest - Queen Dianthe's Trust Part 2

The Bee led the way as the 3 ladies followed its lead.

As they got further from their gathering spot, Queen Dianthe started to notice something. She then spoke: It seems that we're heading to the Oakley Woods. Despite its peaceful nature, Oakley Woods is known for its unfriendly-looking Tree inhabitants. Especially Oldey Oaks. So who knows, your friends might be in deep trouble for intrusion.

Mikan and Buzzie exchanged worried glances as they both secretly prayed for their other 2 friends' safety and well-being.

As Queen Dianthe, Buzzie and Mikan arrived at a spot in Oakley Woods, where Sapphire and Chronelia were at. They were surprised at the sight. Chronelia(In her Time Rolypoly form) resting on a branch wrapped around her balloon body of an Large Elderly tree with a face smiling and swaying its body. While Sapphire was seen lying down and floating in the lake with her balloon body faced upwards. She started to sing a tune as a frog on her balloon belly waved its hands to act like a music conductor. The trees around the lake started to dance by swaying their bodies left and right, while dropping more apples in the process. Chronelia and Sapphire both turned their heads as they noticed the three ladies catching their breaths.

Sapphire stopped singing as she raised her hand from the lake, waving as she called out to them: Oh hey! Its Mikan, Buzzie and Her Majesty! It's good to see you again!

Chronelia leaned towards the right as she bowed her head and greeted: I bid thee welcome once more, dear friends. Pray tell, what hath drawn thee back hither in the first instance?

Mikan looking puzzled, greeted and asked: Heya, Sapphire, Chronelia! You guys seemed... alright? And the trees all seemed, quite jovial too?

Both Chronelia and Sapphire looked slightly confused upon hearing the question. Sapphire replied with an uncertain tone: Urm... Yeah! Everything here is alright? Why did you ask?

Buzzie initiated: Well... You see...

Buzzie explained to Chronelia and Sapphire about the News that her little Bee friend has shared. Chronelia and Sapphire exchanged expressions. Chronelia let out a small snicker, followed by Sapphire. Gradually, the both of them started to burst into laughter. The trees around them too also started laughing as more apples dropped from their heads.

Mikan looked extremely confused as she questioned: Urm... I don't get it! What's so funny?

Sapphire gradually stopped laughing as she wiped the water off her balloon body and leaned forward to the edge of the lake as she explained: Well you see, after all if us split up to collect more apples. We came across this spot as we saw lots of apples on these trees. Though coming here was not an easy feet due to its uneven terrain and long distance. So we ended up here, our resting spot to be exact. Chronelia turned into her Time Rolypoly Form while i decided to rest in this lake here!

Chronelia continued: Ere long, we were taken aback as a grand arboreal giant employed one of its limbs to ensnare my personage. Much to our astonishment, visages of the trees emerged, bearing countenances most unwelcoming. Particularly that venerable Elder Tree, which appeared to have misconstrued me for its cherished fruit. We readied ourselves for the direst of fates, yet it transpired, they were in truth the most amiable of beings! They seemed inclined to extend a most gracious welcome into their realm.

Oldey Oaks gawffled with laughter as he added: GAWHAWHAW! Indeed, how silly of me to confuse a large fine young lady for my apple. Guess i really am old!

Mikan and Buzzie looked confused by their clock friend's peculiar speaking manner but Queen Dianthe seemed to have understood Chronelia. Queen Dianthe concluded: So long story short, the both of you were welcomed by the Oakley Woods Trees! That's a good surprise! I figured they are actually friendly beings despite their looks!

Sapphire chimed in: Oh! They are also quite helpful too! They agreed to give us their apples for our Apple Picking Mission!

Oldey Oaks added once again: Yes, we did! But in return, I asked them quite a request! As all of us trees have been very lonely with no one visiting us, why not keep us company for the time being! And this young fish lady right here is a VERY talented singer! We all just LOVE her amazing voice!

Sapphire blushed as she waved her hands: Aww, you flatter me, Elder One!

Oldey Oaks raised Chronelia as he also commented: I got to commend this young lad too! She did a huge favour with her time arrows! Speeding up the growth process of our young trees to de-aging some of the older folks here physically and mentally! Man... how youthful have we became!

Chronelia bowed her head with pride as she thanked: It is with the utmost delight, Esteemed Elder!

Oldey Oaks boomed with Laughter, followed by everyone except Mikan, who is seen laughing nervously. As a thought came to Mikan's mind, she broke the mood: Say this reminds me... Didn't Buzzie mentioned something about the situation was initially out of control?

Queen Dianthe stopped laughing as she realized it for a moment.

Mikan and Queen Dianthe both looked at Buzzie with a concerned look. Buzzie shrugged her shoulders as she stared at the bee intensely. After much bee talk, Buzzie stroked her back of her head with embarrassment as she laughed nervously: Ah well i'll be mistakened... The Bee had a poor choice of words. He meant, they were keeping the situation UNDER control. Not OUT OF control... Hehehe... I do sincerely apologise...

Queen Dianthe and Mikan both laughed as Queen Dianthe assured: It's alright, my little Buggie. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. What's most important is everyone is alright!

Mikan added on: Her Majesty's right! Besides, I'm glad to see everyone is having fun together! All right everyone! Let's continue to pick more apples! We still have quite some time left!

Everyone cheered in agreement as they all started to pick the rest of the apples together. Sapphire continued to sing the song as the tree dances, while Chronelia continued to shoot more arrows to young trees and apples to speed up their growing process at the same time, retaining the trees' youthfulness.

And so...

To be continued

[Super-Abilities explained]:

[Sapphire's Mermaid]

(Sub-Ability: Allure Voice - Pop)

Like a mermaid/siren, Sapphire has a powerful voice which has allure or influence anyone's emotions when listening. Her voice has a few modes:

• Harmony: Creates a serene and tranquil atmosphere to ease other's mood to keep them relaxed. Like a healing process and mostly for older folks or people that needs a break.

• Encore: Creates a passionate atmosphere to pump up other's spirits. Mostly for encouragement or motivational purpose.

• Pop: Creates a vibrant atmosphere to brighten or "color" one's perspective, giving them life instead of viewing the world in black and white. Mostly to evoke joy and positivity.

• Tempo: Creates an thrilling atmosphere to pace up one's mood. Evoking excitement in one's life instead of a mundane and monotonous outlook. Giving life and passion to one's mood.

• Mesmerize: Creates a hypnotizing atmosphere to take control of a person's mind, mood and personality. Ultimate brainwashing ability that is deemed dangerous. (Sapphire swore to never use this for evil purpose).

<Drawbacks>

- Some of the songs she sang has a mix of modes, could cause a potential confusion to her targets. There is a small chance of them going berserk due to confusion.

- Each Allure Voice modes will last for 15 minutes, so in order to keep it as long as required, Sapphire has to keep singing.

- Allure Voice has no effect to others with noise-cancelling device, barriers or earpieces.

[Chronelia's Chrono-Dilation]

(Sub-Ability: Time-Arrows)

- In any inflation state, regardless of Time Rolypoly or Normal Rolypoly form, Chronelia can shoot out Time Arrows to her desired target. Each Time Arrows will accelerate or decelerate the speed of her targets.

- Aside from Movements and reaction time, Time Arrows are able to manipulate the age of her target. (Though she only use that upon request and approval by the other party). She will grant them their desired years.

<Drawbacks>

- The number of arrows she produce depends on her Clock Roulette, ranging from 1 to 12. She'll have to keeping rolling the roulette each time she used up her time arrows, which creates a buffer time for her reloads.

- Her Time Arrows effect on her Targets can only last for the number seconds. Which means, her targets movement will be under her effect for 15 seconds before their movements revert back to normal.

- However for Time Arrows effect for age on her targets will remain permanent after they have reached their desired age. Reversion of age is not allowed.