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backseat, exhausted from the unexpected battle and the miles of running.
    He woke up some time later in a huge bed inside of an amazing room. Sumptuous pillows and a silky soft comforter enveloped him as he stared around the room in awe. Beautiful silk drapes surrounded the bed which was made of rich dark colored wood and embellished with intricate carvings. Curtains of deep royal purple decorated large windows that reached up to a vaulted ceiling high above. He also noted that one entire wall seemed to be made of some sort of advanced holographic technology. It displayed in stark detail a dazzling view of a rainforest canopy with every shade of green imaginable glistening in the light of the morning sun. As he sat up to get a better view, he began to realize that this wasn’t a dream.
    “Ah, you are awake your majesty. It’s truly an honor to finally meet you.” said a friendly voice in the doorway.
    “What’d you call me?” asked Eiris groggily.
    “I called you majesty.” he replied.
    “Yeah, but why?” asked Eiris with a dumbfounded expression.
    “Because that is what you are. Royalty.” he said. “Forgive me your majesty, I should have introduced myself. My name is Jannis. I’m one of the Turans chosen to escort you safely back to your home planet. Atlantis.” informed Jannis.
    “Atlantis? A planet? asked Eiris.
    “Yes, it is.” Jannis laughed. “I’m aware of what the humans believe Atlantis is and I can assure you, it isn’t what you’ve been led to believe. I’ve been sent to fetch you, as Marz is waiting for you on the observation deck.” he smiled.
    “Marz?” asked Eiris, who was beginning to feel as if he’d never understand anything ever again.
    “Yes. He has been watching over you since you were first sent here to the earth as a child.” replied Jannis.
    “Really?” replied Eiris with a hollow laugh. “And what about that crazy bird on your shoulder? Was he watching me too?” he asked sarcastically.
    “Ah. This here is Estophin. He is of a species indigenous to my home planet, called Cerebral Falcons. I’ve had him since he was just an egg.” he said.
    “Ok. So the bird thing earlier really was you?” Eiris asked in astonishment.
    “Yes, that was my doing. I have the ability to see what he sees when I choose it. So I’ve been using him to watch over you and recently to try to communicate with you.” he said as Estophin screeched.
    “So you’re telling me that I’m an alien?” laughed Eiris sarcastically.
    “Technically yes. But in many ways the humans are aliens to us. I understand this is a lot to process all at once. But Marz will explain things to you far better than I can. There is a wardrobe in your cosmetic chamber, you might want to change into more comfortable clothing.” said Jannis as he exited the room.
    Eiris somehow managed to get out of the bed and stumble over to the door he had indicated. He looked inside and was astounded yet again. This wardrobe was bigger than his entire shed room back home! As he was feeling quite overwhelmed, he simply grabbed the first outfit he came to and began to pull it on. When he had changed into the royal looking clothes, he looked into a nearby mirror and could barely recognize himself. As he studied his reflection, he began to think about how poor he had been growing up, but how inside he had always felt like he was meant for something more. Sensing that these people could tell him more about who or what he was, he came out of the wardrobe and followed Jannis to the enclosed observation deck.
    “Marz, here is Prince Eirisidae Penatia.” said Jannis humbly as he exited the observation deck.
    Slowly walking inside, Eiris knew that the presence he’d always felt since he was a child, was now humbly bowing on one knee, right in front of him.
    “Prince Eirisidae Penatia?” asked Eiris.
    “Yes. I’m certain you have many questions.” he humbly replied as he rose.
    “Yeah. Who are you?” asked Eiris.
    “My name is