When the massive double-doored gate swung open noiselessly, Evie and her men stood there for a few seconds to catch their breath from the sudden unexpectedness of how it happened. After taking that few seconds to adjust their emotions and thoughts, they stepped through the opening of the massive gate.
Since the princess had taken her hands off the gate's surface, the previously glowing amber sheen that had enveloped the whole gate was slowly fading as they all walked into the area just further past the gate.
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Creation is hard, cheer me up! VOTE for me!