[Scene opens in the grand hall of the palace, the tension slowly dissolving after Inavy claims the Blade of Chaos.]
Queen Zenia (stepping forward, emotion still present in her voice):— "Let me look at you properly, my grandson…"(She gently touches Inavy's face.)— "So much of Julius… and even more of Mary."
Inavy (smiling softly):— "It's an honor, Queen Zenia."
Queen Zenia (grinning):— "Enough of that, child. Call me grandmother."
Inavy (nods):— "Yes… grandmother."
[She looks behind him, noticing his companions.]
Queen Zenia:— "And who are these brave young ones by your side?"
Darius (stepping forward dramatically):— "I AM DARIUS VALTIER, I'M 16 YEARS OLD, AND I LOVE EATING JUNK FOOD!"
Inavy (groaning and facepalming):— "You embarrass me in front of royalty…"
[The Queen laughs warmly.]
Queen Zenia (laughing):— "He has spirit! I like him."
Inavy (gesturing to Diana):— "This lady here is Diana."
Diana (frowning, arms crossed):— "Lady? Seriously? I'm not some 'old noblewoman,' Inavy."
Queen Zenia (chuckling):— "You must be the one keeping these boys in line."
[Then, Zenia's gaze lands on Rose, curious and intrigued.]
Queen Zenia:— "And who is this radiant young woman? Wait… Rose Eldara, is she your… girlfriend, Inavy?"
[Inavy and Rose both freeze, caught completely off guard.]
Inavy:— "I—uh… we… it's complicated—"
Rose (blushing):— "We're… teammates!"
Queen Zenia (smiling knowingly):— "Ah… young love. How refreshing."
[Cut to the palace tour — they walk through luminous corridors, glowing with advanced Nionderian tech: floating crystal screens, automated libraries, ambient aura control.]
Darius (amazed):— "Woah… this place is like ten cities inside one."
Diana:— "The energy here flows like it's alive…"
Rose:— "It's beautiful. You can feel the aura all around."
Inavy (looking at Zenia):— "Grandmother… is it okay if we stay here a little longer? Not just a few days… maybe years. We want to learn. Grow."
Queen Zenia (eyes welling up):— "My dear boy… You and your friends can stay an eternity if your hearts desire it."
[Later that evening… Zenia personally arranges their rooms.]
Queen Zenia (smiling warmly):— "You boys will sleep in the East Wing. Inavy and Darius, you'll share a chamber. Girls, the West Wing — Diana and Rose, yours is near the garden."
[They all nod, grateful. Then Zenia leads them to a sealed chamber.]
Queen Zenia:— "And this… is the Royal Training Hall. Enhanced with an ancient system that amplifies the flow of Primordial Aura."
[As she opens the door, soft winds rush out. The floor glows in patterns that pulse with energy. The air is dense with power — but light, breathable.]
Queen Zenia:— "This place was built to train heroes. You're welcome to use it whenever you wish."
Cut to: Hero City – Valtier Estate
[Lorien Valtier stands near a glowing orb of communication. His hands are behind his back, staring at the cloudy sky through the glass window. A shadow of worry creases his brow.]
Lorien (to himself):— "Three days… and no word from them. Especially Darius…"
[He taps the orb and calls someone.]
Lorien:— "Diana. It's Lorien. How are things going?…You do remember Darius's birthday is coming soon, right?"
[He waits in silence, hoping for a reassuring voice from the other side.]
To be continued…