was it only just a dream?

She tried to slow and calm her breathing as she lay there, still stunned and uncertain what had happened. Sunset eyes were closed as Venom tried to regain her bearings, which did not happen before she heard Chimera’s voice call from the pathway. The Empress blinked open her eyes to find his concerned features before he smiled at her, obviously trying to assuage the fear and confusion within her.

He teased her slightly, reminiscing about the time, many years ago, that he had found her when her leg had broken. Chimera brought a grin to her features with that as he wrapped himself around her and held her to his chest. "Careful,” she warned lightly as she revealed the wound upon her leg. "I don’t even know what happened myself. If it weren’t for my leg I would believe it had all been a dream.” She told him in disbelief.

"I was in the oasis when a mist began to form and three beasts appeared and bid me follow one of them. I don’t know what the purpose was but when we reached the destination I fell.. Into lava.” Just like her father, but why was she still here?

"Venom"