Ruins of Gold

"Is this it?"

Regis asked, as his eyes remained fixed on the peculiar view outside the window.

Beside him were Pandora and Killian, who had similar expressions that were filled with shock.

At the entrance of the strange site stood a well-kept black sign adorned with elegant golden patterns, its letters intricately engraved in shimmering metal:

Ruins of Gold.

Aurum had a crestfallen expression on his face as he spoke with a grave voice, "Yes. This is where my beloved daughter and I's family resides."

His eyes seemed to have a myriad of emotions dancing within.

Sadness. Nostalgia. Loneliness. 

Meanwhile, Aurelia dug further into her father's embrace; her eyes tightly closed as she gripped his garments tightly.

Noticing this, Pandora looked at her with a worried expression.

"Should we take a rest first?" She whispered to Regis.