Original X-roads-2003

    I jumped off the ladder and looked out the opening, I blinked my eyes in disbelief. It was like a whole other world, blue skies, sun, clouds trees, grass, houses, and a waterfall where the wall of gears were above.
    “Wellllll,” an white haired old man walked up to us. “I’llll be, we haven’t had visitors here in I don’t know how lllllong.”
    I wasn’t surprised.
    “Where are we?” Jabetto asked him.
    The man took Jabetto’s hand and shook it, “I’m Halllll, and you’re on Llllllam.”
    “I’m Jabetto, this is Jasylin, Empress of Caslitak.” he pointed back to me.
    “Don’t be spreading that around.” I pushed him.
    “Royalllllity!!!” he rush to me and bowed as he took my hand and lightly kissed it. “Wellllll, Empress of Casllllitak. I hope you enjoy your stay. You must rest a whilllle at my house.” he let go of my hand and walked to the nearest house.
    I glanced at Jabetto and followed Hal.