The three nobles made their way through the castle halls.
"Equestria, you say? Not sure if I been there yet." - said Vox.
"You should go for a quick visit, I'm sure Princess Celestia wouldn't mind."
He smiled.
"Maybe one day."
They continued down the hallway, chatting until Azil remembered about something.
"I'm going to check if your room is ready, I'll meet up later." And with that, he was gone.
Vox and Twilight continued until they reached the study room and sat down.
Shortly after a guard gave them tea and some food. Twlight informed him how she end up there.
"And that's how I end up here." - she finished before more tea. "This tea is really good by the way."
"Thank you, it's not from this world, I bought with me after a visit. Fortunately, it can be plant here." - he took a small sip. "As for your little problem, it is indeed interesting, in a way the spell should'a worked fine, but something interfered it. It can be fixed, it just may take some time though."
"How much time you think?"
The elder mage thought for a while.
"Well, it depends, it would be much easier to create the spell with an object from your world which I assume you don't have it right now," - Twilight shook her head in response. "in that case I'm sorry to inform it might take a few days due to being quite the complicated spell."
That answer didn't quite pleased Twilight, she couldn't that long, what they noticed she was gone? Or maybe they thought she was kidnapped by some new crazy vilain? Or maybe...maybe?
"Princess, you alright?"
Twilight snapped from her panicked moment and gave a nervous giggle.
"Sorry about that..."
"It's alright young one, I'm sure you're thinking about your loved ones back home. I know the feeling too well." Vox finished his tea and smiled. "I'll try to act fast, meanwhile do enjoy the stay here, I'm sure Azil wouldn't mind showing you around this wonderful place." With that he winked at Twilight, and a faint blush appeared across her face.
A knock on the door was heard, followed by Azil opening it.
"I'm sorry for the delay, I had to take care of some...things." He shot a knowing glance at his master.
"Twilight, wouldn't you mind giving us a moment to talk? It's been a while since last time." - Vox asked with a kind smile.
"Of course, take your time, I'll just go to the library."
Azil coughed, getting their attention.
"Bastion is outside to escort and help you, if needed. This may take some time."
Before leaving the room, Twilight gave them a smile and closed the door. After making sure they were gone, the guardian sat down. He poured some tea into the cup and took a small sip.
"It's them again?" - his mentor asked, which Azil nodded. "They sure are persistent."
"Unfortunately, yes they are, though it's been a while they haven't stirred. I may know why."
"Princess Twilight?"
He nodded. "I'm sure they felt her magic, after all when I found her, she was being chased. I felt the magical surge, so did they."
"Got any ideas how to solve this?"
Azil gazed at the window, this was a rather delicate situation, he had to be very cautious. That's one reason why he ordered Bastion to keep an eye on her.
"I already increased the security around perimeter and the king knows about this. For now, I'll stay close to Twilight to make sure nothing happens."
"Just don't get too close." He laughed a bit.
"I-I...I didn't mean like that!" - he said with a small blush. His mentor laughed before going back for more tea. "You know I can't..."
"I know young apprentice, but let's forget about all this and discuss other things, like your magical trainings."
Meanwhile, in one of the many hallways, Bastion led Twilight to the library, in a very awkward silence. She knew something was off, not because the amount of guards she passed along the way. She was very sure they increased more, but why? Were they expecting problems? Also, the way Bastion looked everywhere was a clear sign that something was off compared to yesterday.
"Is everything alright Bastion?" She had to ask, even if she knew the answer. The guard looked at her and smiled.
"Yes princess, no need to worry."
Yesterday at Azil's office
"Your majesty, I have an urgent report for you." - informed Bastion.
"What is it?"
"We have received some reports about movements deep in the forest."
"Animals?" - he inquired. Bastion shook his head. He just sighed, already knowing the exact answer. "It's them again?"
"Indeed sir, what's your orders?"
Azil summoned a feather, ink and paper.
"Increase the security around the perimeter and send some invisible voidlings to the forest. If they're there, we will know."
"Is that all, your majesty?"
He started writing a letter.
"Yes, that is all, I'll inform you later if needed." The guard saluted and took his leave. "Actually, keep an eye on Twilight for me, will you?"
"Of course."
Twilight's eyes scanned almost every book within the library. Some of them she could actually read but others seemed gibberish to her, probably void language or knowledge gathered from other worlds.
One thing she had to ask later is how many different species of void creatures was there. Perhaps one of these books contained that information.
Twilight was glad that Azil's master had agree to help her with the teleportation spell. Vox seemed to be kind and gentle, it reminded her of Princess Celestia in a way. Granted he did warn about taking some time, the alicorn just wished she could somehow let them know she was alright.
"She doesn't seem like much royalty."
"Something tells me she doesn't like using her title very often." - guessed Azil.
Vox rubbed his grey beard, humming slightly.
"That also reminds me, she's not wearing any clothes. How odd."
"Should I arrange some?" - inquired Azil, trying not to think too much about it.
"Please do, it may help defuse some future issues that can happen." Azil nodded, his master wasn't wrong, not to mention that Twilight was already purple, with some clothing it would easily do the trick. That's what he hoped so.
Later that day
"Clothes for me?" - asked the princess.
"Yes, it's tradition to wear these besides the fabric is very comfortable and the armor pieces are very light. Now Twilight, if you don't mind I got some much delayed paperwork to deal with." - the guardian gave her a bow, before leaving the room.
Twilight glanced at it, at least the colour combined with her fur.