The Queen's palace was just like she remembered. Green vines woven around great pillars, light peeking through. MK stood in awe, gazing at the beauty of the place she'd missed for so long. At the same time, Nod gazed at her with a similar awe reflected in his eyes.

Smiling at the two of them, the young Queen gracefully walked towards them, leaves opening to reveal her.

"Your Majesty." They said simultaneously, bowing to receive her.

"MK! What a pleasant surprise. What brings you here - and how are you here without my magic?"

MK sighed. I guess this wasn't her doing as I'd hoped. "I thought you may have brought me here, actually."

"No, it wasn't me. What happened?"

"May I speak to you privately?" MK whispered, glancing at Nod. He frowned, realising that he want shim out of the room

"I'll be waiting outside." He muttered, walking out.

Gently taking MK's hand, the Queen smiled. "Tell me."

MK was proud of the Queen's maturity. She's been told of the young Queen's struggles to adjust to a royal life. "I… I wished to be able to be with Nod once again," She blushed. "And now it appears I'm literally.. able to be with him."

The Queen frowned. "I would assure you that I could make you normal once again, but I have still not gained complete control of my powers. I'm afraid you will have to remain in this state until I find a solution."

MK struggled to hold back a grin. She would have some time to think about her decision to stay or not! "That.. would actually be very good. I have missed it here."

"I'm glad. Would it be suitable for you to stay with Nod in the meantime? I know how well acquainted you are with him, and it would be the most comfortable accommodations, both personally and physically."

Physically? MK snorted internally. Yes, it would very comfortable… physically.

After finishing their conversation, MK took her leave of the Queen and stepped outside. Nod was leaning against a wall, a frown marring his chiseled features.

"Hi." MK said, radiating a smile.

"What was so private?" He asked angrily.

"I'm sorry, I just.. There were some things I needed to discuss only a girl would understand."

"Like what?"

"Can we not have this conversation? I'd rather not fight, when… We have so many other things we can do…" MK said suggestively, stepping closer to Nod. At her close proximity, Nod forgot all his anger, and melted in desire. Taking a deep breath to settle her nerves, MK stepped in closer and pulled him in for a scorching kiss. He kissed her back furiously, weaving his fingers through her hair. The bodies flush against each other, desire radiated through them. Just as he was running his hands down her back - they heard a loud, "Get a room!"

Cheeks flushed, MK pulled away, separating herself from Nod. Cursing his luck, Nod turned around to face a guard. "Stop watching the show!" he shouted in jest. Laughing nervously, MK pulled at his leaf armoured arm.

"Let's go to your place - that's where I'm staying."