Mariya is walking around the Castle, Dante behind her. Mariya stops for a moment before heading to her and Axel's room, having a feeling she'll need the phantom's mask.

Mario steps back out into the gardens, sighing as he makes his way back into the castle. They had gone to several worlds, and so far, they had only at best one other to help them out. The odds were still well against them...

Kaine and Azull were standing in the Throne room, looking for either Mario or Mariya and Axel.

Mariya goes into her closet, and finds the Phantoms mask and whips off the dust, stepping out before leaving, heading to the Garden to await Axel.

Mario enters the throne room, sighing as he enters and pausing when he sees Kaine and Azull. "I wasn't expecting to see you two here. Is something wrong?"

"Mario, Azull and I must be honest with you, is there a place in Radiant Garden larger then this we can talk at?" Kaine asks.

"It's rather important." Azull says.

Mario raises an eyebrow. "Probably in the gardens, but if you want something more private, maybe the simulation room downstairs."

"Simulation room sounds good." Azure says. "Lead the way, if you will."

---

Axel steps out of the Portal, and into the Gardens. He spots Dante, and walks over, ignoring the Phantom behind him. He smiles when he sees her. "Well, hello there beautiful."

Mariya smiles wide at Axel. "Hey there, handsom." Mariya says, standing so she can kiss Axel. She then spots the Phantom, and she seems surprised. She hands him his mask. "I wondered why I felt why I should find this after all these years. I wonder if it had anything to do with Xamira.....oh well." She says, shrugging her shoulders. "I was gonna go into town to go get some Maternity clothes."

"Already?" Axel asks.

"Better now then later." Mariya says.

Axel kisses her. "Be careful, okay?" He asks, kissing her again.

"Will do." Mariya says, heading out. "Love you."

Mario nods and leads them down to the simulation room. As he passes through the computer room, he calls to Tron. "Tron, I want cameras and audio off in the simulation room; we have some sensitive topics to discuss that must be of absolute secrecy."

Azure and Kaine follow Mario, holding hands.

"Understood, Mario." Tron says.

---

The Phantom watches in silence before putting on his mask. "Where may I stay?" He asks.

"Follow me." Axel says, walking to the bedrooms.

Xildus, meanwhile, goes to the stables to get some rest in preparation for the runs he will have to perform in the coming days.

Mario enters the simulation room, locking the door behind them and making sure the red lights on the cameras are off before continuing. "So, what did you want to tell me?"

Dr. Matera passes by Xildus, smiling. "Hey Xildus, want anything?" She asks.

---

"Mario, Kaine and I are Draconis, a species that only exists on our home world." Azure says. "As well, we can turn into Dragons."

Kaine watches Mario, ready to Protect her. Oddly his heart has the same burning as Azure's, yet it wasn't so full of light as her's.

---

Axel finds an empty room far away from his and Mariya's. "If I here anything-"

"I understand." Phantom says. "When is Mariya due?" He asks.

"Not for awhile, she just found out a few days ago." Axel says.

Mario blinks a few times at this. "...At this point, nothing should really surprise me, I suppose," he responds. "In any case, why open to me?"

"I felt that you, along with their majesties were the only ones we could trust to tell." Azure says.

"We thought it better to tell you now, then for you to find out later." Kaine says.

"Plus, we sense war on the horizon, and we wish to help." Azure said. "The Draconis were always great soldiers."

---

Axel goes back to the garden to await Mariya he picks some flowers knowing which ones were Mariya's favorites.

Mario gives a nod. "Thanks; we really need the help. And also, thanks for trusting us."

Azure nods. "You know where to find us when the time comes." She says, before walking out with Kaine.

---

Mariya returns not long later, Dante carrying her bags. She has him put them in her room before she goes to find Axel. She spots Kaine and Azull. "Visiting?"

Azure nods. "It's so beautiful here." She says.

"They don't call it Radiant Garden for nothing." Mariya says, smiling.

"Your majesty, could we speak to you and your husband in Private?" Azure asks.

"Of course." Mariya said. "Come, we'll go find my husband."

Once Mariya finds Axel, they all go somewhere private where Azure and Kaine tell Mariya and Axel what they told Mario. Mariya and Axel seem surprised, but welcome the help. "Thank you." Mariya says.

They both nod, and head back to Maelstrom Peak.