Preface:

The task is to write a short piece of 500 words or less that consists only of dialogue, which is not my forte.

It must also qualify as historical fiction and contain a mythical creature.

 I'm a bit close to the line here because I'm trying desperately to stick with my Flat Earth theme, which has become difficult.

A Transcendental Zoom

"Wow, Maisie, this must be important.

"Joey, you make me smile, for you everything is exciting."

"It's not just exciting, it's important."

"And, what makes you think that?"

"Because it's One of Six."

"So?"

"Well for one this is the first time; he's called all of us disciples and our mechanoid spirits to a transcendental meeting."

"Well then, you'd best shut up and listen, the grump doesn't like to repeat himself.

"Disciples gather around we need to discuss what our Mechanoid Spirits discovered during an etheric visit into the Automaton's minds."

"Wow One of Six, that sounds exciting."

Roo, please try to keep your Joey quiet, while my human One of Six, is transcending?"

"I'll do my best Piñata."

"I was about to say, that the Red Flame Lily Clerics have gone insane and joined forces with the Automatons, allowing them to return and regenerate the Deep-Sea Naval Base."

"They plan to use the base's machinery to capture and enslave humanity."

"And how the hell, will they do that?"

"Piñata will explain."

"Celest, how's your ancient history, have you heard of a mythical creature called a Siren?

"No, why would I, we aren't taught history!"

"Now, now Celest, there's no need to be rude."

"Telescope, I'm not a child anymore, and has it become rude, to speak the truth."

"Thank you, Telescope, I understand where Celeste is coming from and will explain.

"There once existed a race of beautiful women called Sirens, whose voices were irresistible, but hating men they used their gift unwisely and lured sailors to their deaths on the rocks."

"Thought that was a myth."

"Well, it's not and the clerics had recordings of the Siren's voices, stored at the Monasteries archives and the Automatons altered its code and used it to lure grownups to their Deep-Sea Naval Base, where they were brainwashed and enslaved."

"Well, that should be fun, means there'll be less of them to boss us around."

"That's quite enough young lady, be quiet or I will sever your link."

"Relax Telescope, I too was once an impetuous child."

"Celeste the clerics were duped, the Automatons were only playing along, and the Red Flame Clerics have been enslaved."

"Wow, really that's something to celebrate."

"You might well think so Joey, but it won't be long before the Automatons send adult drones in search of us."

"Why on earth would they do that, we're only kids and offer them no threat?"

"For you, that is true, but not for those among us, who are entering puberty and soon to become young women and men, who could be gathered as a supplement to the enslaved workforce."

"Oh, come on it's going to take years for the Automatons to enslave what's left of the adult population, and you'll only be of interest when you have some real muscle."

"Joey, there's something you would be wise to remember, 'no one likes a smart ass', and your sarcastic lack of compassion will be remembered when they come hunting!"