Dragon Children Chapter XIV: A Visit to Paradisia

(Note to Readers: As of next update, I will be taking a break from my updates. I need to get the creative juices flowing. In its place will be a whole new story. I might even alternate)
Pandora watched from her scrying pool as Sophia recounted her story of how Stephan had killed her husband and daughter.
"So, she still grieves for them." she thought. "This gives me an idea."

Drak approached Saiyune. "I have received a message from Pandora." he said. "We are to enter Paradisia."
"But I thought that it was impossible to enter Paradisia without dying." said Saiyune.
A goblet materialized before her. "Drink that." said Drak. "It will induce a state that is close to death. This will alleviate that."
Saiyune nodded and drank. Her heart quickened, then slowed until it almost stopped. She found herself in an arid, desert-like void. There were melting clocks on the landscape.
They soon came upon a green-haired and green-eyed girl wearing a white dress that came down to her ankles. She was quietly picking petals off a flower. The girl looked about ten years old.
"Who are you?" the girl asked.
"My name is Saiyune. Your mother has asked for you." Saiyune said.
"My mother? But she wants me to wait until her work is complete."
"She feels she needs you to help her." Saiyune explained.
"Then I shall help you. My name is Ariel, by the way."

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Meanwhile, Jewel had grown hungry in her cell. She approached the cell door, which was guarded by a bat-winged demon.

"I'd like some food, please." she pleaded.

"Your mother has said you are not to be fed more than once a week." said the guard.

Suddenly, a dragon appeared at her window. It was Abdiel. He had a slain deer on his back.

"Your mother's spell did not work fully on me." said Abdiel. "I am working on an escape plan. In the meantime, eat this deer. You will need your strength."