"This path is rugged," Ammit said leading the way as they walked deeper. Getting to a different path, the trees here were dry and shady, dry leaves fell drastically from each tree. There were no signs of birds or squirrels, it was so quiet that the sound of their feet crumbling on the leaves echoed everywhere.
"We have been walking for hours, how long are going to keep on walking," Maria asked as she scanned around. The atmosphere of these woods was a bit tended and hot.
Ammit turned at her, "Haven't you walked for a long time?" She raised her eyebrow and looked away.
"That doesn't answer the question" Maria glared at her sternly.
Nodding Ammit walked further not answering her. They kept on walking as the scorching sun hit on them. Sooner, they got to a lake. Ammit walked in it gesturing Maria to follow. As they crossed, Ammit began to whistle to the surprise of Maria who wondered what was going on. After crossing, Maria looked ahead and saw a small village before them.
Turning to Maria who looked confused, Ammit came closer to her, instantly, she removed her veil. Surprised, Maria's eyes widened in shock as she looked at her veil on the ground.
"Why would you do that?" She inquired still shocked.
Ammit turned around facing the village, "Tie your hair, the villagers here are not nice at all" she notified.
Maria glanced at her veil then back at Ammit who began to walk towards the village. She quickly packed her hair in the best and quickest way she could as she followed suit.
Getting to the gate of the village, A short bald man with broad shoulders and long sprunting beards came forward holding a spear. He looked so mean with his chest visible without clothing.
Maria stood beside Ammit, she was a bit scared as she stared at the short bald man. She glanced at Ammit and was surprised that she stood firm without any sign of fear on her face.
"Tu Chi Sei? (who are you?)" The man asked in a strong Italian accent as he locked eyes with Ammit.
Looking intensively at him, Ammit smirked, " Sono qui per vedere la regina (I am here to see the queen)" she responded not removing her gaze from him.
The bald man turned to Maria studying her carefully. Slowly, he looked back at Ammit, "Venga con me (come with me)" he let out opening the gate wide for them.
Maria surveyed around as she and Ammit followed the man closely. People walked past them whispering to one another as they stopped to stare. Little children held their mother's cloth tightly, they looked at Ammit with fear on their faces.
Maria glimpsed at Ammit who showed no concern to the people's reaction, her eyes were focused on the bald man who leads the way.
Finally, they got to a huge gate that stood afar from the other houses. At the front of the gate stood two men who held spares in their hands. One was tall and huge, looked more like a fiery gaint, he was bald too and his bare chest was filled with muscles which made him scarier. The other man who stood by him was also tall with the same body features except he has hair on his head and a mark underneath his left eye.
"Loro chi sono? (who are they?)" The huge bald man asked looking angrily at Ammit who stared at him closely.
The short bald man turned to us and back at his fellow guard, "Sono qui per vedere la regina ( They are here to see the Queen)" he stated drastically.
The other guard with a mark under his left eye looked at Maria who gulped down in fear but tried to compose herself, she wondered who they are and where they are.
The man looked at Ammit who stood impatiently, " Cosa ti porta qui? (what brings you here?) He asked.
"Siamo qui per vedere la regina, abbiamo affair con il nostro (We are here to see the Queen, we have business with her)" Ammit responded fearlessly.
The man eyes them closely, he turned his gaze to the short bald man who led them in, " Spere che none siano con armi? (Hope they aren't with any weapon) " he asked.
The bald man nodded in affirmation. The tall bald man motioned them to follow him as he opened the gate. They walked through a long hall which was so quiet that Maria could hear her breathing. The man led them through a door. Going in, the door directs them out of the building. A small but beautiful lake stood before them, water so crystal clear, and beautiful birds flew around them.
"Mia Regina, some qui per vederti (My queen, they are here to see you)" The guard let out bowing slightly.
A beautiful lady looked in the direction his voice came from. She had long blue hair with full eyebrows. Her face, white as snow just like Ammit, she wore a blue dress and her skin glitter near the water.
Beautiful maidens surrounded her as they adorn her feet and hands.
Her face lightened and a smile came across her mouth as she saw Ammit.
"Puoi andare! (you can go)" she ordered dismissing the maids and the guard. Making sure they were gone, she stood up from the bank of the lake, her feet shone beautifully as she walked closer to Ammit.
"Benvenuta Sorella, a lungo (Welcome sister, long time)" she said beaming with smiles as she hugs her.
"It's nice meeting you again Aynaet" Ammit responded smiling.
Releasing her grip, she looked closely at Maria who stared at her intensively, "Immagino che lei sia il mondo (I guess she is the one)" she asserted walking towards Maria.
Aynaet stared at Maria, her emerald eyes sparkling in delight. Suddenly, she smiled and hugged her to the surprise of Maria.
"Welcome sister, It's good meeting you" she whispered.
Quickly, Maria removed her grip from her, a frown appearing on her face, "I am not your sister" she expressed.
With smiles on her face, Aynaet turned to Ammit who held a smirk. She looked back at Maria making a mocking sound with her mouth, "So sad" she let out in a mockery tone, "I guess the truth was too hard for you to comprehend".
Raising her long blue hair, Aynaet showed Maria the two dots by the side of her neck.
" We are classified by numbers through these dots" Aynaet explained, she glanced at Ammit and back at Maria, "She has a dot, I have two and I know you have six at the same spot we do" she smiled moving away from her. "Accept the truth, if you don't, I wonder why you are here" she muttered.
Maria clung to her fist in anger, she knows she is a nun and should be able to control her anger but deep down, this Aynaet travesty made her blood boil, she just wants to knock some sense into her.
"I am only here to stop this prophecy from occurring, I don't want to be part of this, Never!" She declared looking sternly at her.
Chuckling, Aynaet turned back at Maria, "Let's watch and see how it goes" she smirked looking back at Ammit, "Come on, we have a lot to do".