Within The Dimenscape And Beyond

Chapter 5: Working Objective

No One's POV:

"And here is where you'll be staying." Tabitha says to Walter with a proud smile on her precious face. Accompanying her were Max and Raven. "I hope the three of you are comfortable here. I am so happy to see you again, Walter, and to know that you are raising two beautiful children. Later, I will be able to help you out if you ever get any blood cravings. Let me know if you need any help."

"Oh, don't worry, your majesty, but I will make sure to let you know about that." Walter says through an aching head. "You've already done so much for me and my kids, and I can't thank you enough."

Tabitha couldn't help but smile a little bit more after his comment. "Please, just call me Tabitha. Just know that if you need help with anything, like your new powers, then don't hesitate to ask for help."

Walter nods. "Thank you." He enters his new room and prepares himself for a well deserved nap.

Both Pika and Cubo were already sleeping in their new rooms. The small children were pooped out and were sent to their own rooms by Amity and Pearl who were with Dollop and Zania. Cubo had a little trouble slithering at first, yet after Tabitha demonstrated an easy way to move, he eventually go the hang of it. Pika on the other hand was already flapping her wings and flying a few inches off the ground.

Earlier, Cole had sent her a message that he and the boys were on their way to their apartment. He had also said that Hunter was taking two secret agents, that had followed Walter into the Dimenscape, into the dungeon of the castle. So far Tabitha hadn't seen both her husband and her brother in-law in a while, but she wasn't worried.

They were alright.

But what about her?

Raven, Max, and the Queen stood there in silence for a bit before turning away from the room, and quietly walking away. The three of them make their way down the hall silently as mice in a crowded kitchen; not saying a single word.

Max wanted to speak but couldn't form any words to say. He was still distraught about how his mother reacted to the strange knife that Loki attained in the hours before. There was so many things that she had kept from him. From everyone. But to know that she, somehow, didn't even trust Cole enough to tell him about a simple weapon was baffling.

Raven, too, was feeling left out of her sister's story. She had soon found out about the situation after the large family instantaneously returned from their forest trip. She knew that Tabitha had many secrets but this seemed... different. But not in a good way.

The handmaiden soon left to attend to her duties, leaving both Prince and Queen alone. The two hadn't spoken since the incident, and they both couldn't stand long silences.

"So... did you finish your homework?" Tabitha begins, thinking it the best conversation starter. Max immediately nods in response. "That's good... good. Are you okay? You seem quiet."

Her son scoffs at this. "I could say the same thing about you. I know that you're hiding something from me." His bright spring green eyes sparked with intimidation. "You're hiding something from all of us."

Tabitha couldn't help but silently gasp, quickly moving away from her son. She swiftly makes her way down the hall, through a door leading to a bridge high above the castle grounds. Max instantly follows her onto the autumn decorated passage, trying his best to keep up with his mother.

"Mom! Stop hiding things!" The prince exclaims, teleporting in front of her with a distressed expression. "You shouldn't be hiding anything this important from us."

Tabitha quickly dodges him and proceeds to scurry away from the small adolescent. "I'm sorry, Max, I just can't tell you. You wouldn't understand." She tells him. "Please stop."