Before The Immortals.

Strange air filled with a redolent, unworldly fragrance, veiled with darkness while walking through the portal, soon shimmering hues of gilt red-yellow seen at the end of what it looks like a well crafted tunnel appeared to only trapped the darkness from within and no furthermore. Entering into the light would stung the very eyes of every first timer there, revealing a large courtyard, the estranged walls whispering ancients secrets to those who listened close, glittering towers sets as the full foundation, casting a warm, gentle glow of what looked like a hidden palace's architecture blended in ancient civilizations. The young queen at the center of it all doing nothing but mesmerizing the timeless beauty of the place. 

It was here she would undergo her training surrounded by the wisdom and potency of the Immortals. 

"You are here-Welcome, the Protector." An impassive low yet mysterious voice echoed, filling the courtyard with it's grace. 

Wren tracing it to a raised dais overlooking the whole palace providing a sense of grandeur. 

However, the young Queen surprising felt no hostile presence however she could clearly see a little figure ordinarily sitting on the dais. 

Wren turned around hoping to see the two immortals who brought her here but saw no one. 

She stood still, staring back at the little figure ln the dais for a while."Greetings, Ancient—I mean Immortal one—" Wren greeted at last with a bow. "I'm honored to be at your present…"

"… Are you prepared to learn the secrets of your training and the responsibility attached to your name, Protector?" A voice questioned just behind her. She rolled her eyes noticed a large muscular hunchback Immortal staring down to her. 

Her thought, she didn't even sense the massive body walking up to her. 

The large figure behind her was more larger and bigger than any Female Aurorae she had ever seen. 

"Though it won't be easy but, it worth it. Be strengthen." Another voice, heard coming from a fat fair skinned Immortal lady holding a set of large beads in one hand, walking out of another direction to her, peacefully.

"—At long, Last—"

"--Seeing her physically seems—" 

"--Nostalgia~" 

Two voices inter-lapping each other, revealing two identical female twins with all known sheathed weapons around them, the young queen's eyes can see. Lastly, the brawny figure along with the two faced creature walked in. 

"We come to pledge our allegiance to the protector to abolish the sinful inhabitants who will rise and cloak this world in tribulation. " 

"--Ugh! Shut it.." one of the twins said.

 "--when last I've felt this embarrassed, eons ago? –"

"--Even the most enlightened one among us, isn't reciting all of that..."

"Cringe--" The twins shivered as they spoke. 

"Beat me…" the two faced creature said. She glanced at the young Queen. "You haven't answered our question, Wren, are you ready?"

The young queen stood before the assembly of the immortals, her heart ponding in excitement. 

Feeling their piercing gazes upon her, each one assessing her worth. 

Learning everything I can to protect my loved ones including the world is my fate anyways. She said to herself. 

She gazed around the courtyard, gladly taking in the imposing figures before her.

The hunched-back Immortal, with his twisted spine and knowing eyes. 

The two-faced Immortal, with her chiseled two-faced features and unnerving smile.

The brawny Immortal, with his rugged demeanor but gently gaze.

The truly-enlightened Immortal, with her calming presence yet mysterious.

The Immortal twins, with their piercing eyes and hands on their weapons ready to battle at any give moment. 

Then at the dais, the ordinary shadowed little figure sitting at the uppermost place overseeing everything from there. 

Each one of them holding secrets, powers and wisdom beyond the young Queen comprehension that couldn't be possibly measured up.

"Yes, I'm definitely ready." Wren proclaimed meeting the gazes of the Immortals with a fierce inner strength, her heart beating in joy. "When should we start? Am I facing all of you at once?"

"Ah, very funny." the two-faced creature grinning, showing her fangs. "You are starting with only me, of course~"