Chapter 4: The Future Guardian

 

Lezard: "Lezard and the ladies continued to walk to their destination, before noticing a delicious cottage up ahead."

 

Twortz: "Stop the commentary-?"

 

Lezard: "There." *He giggled and pointed forward, drawing Rachael and Twortz's attention to several straw-made huts.*

 

Rachael: "The huts look Hawaiian?"

 

Lezard: "I believe this is The Seaside Village."

 

Twortz: "Could we please rest?" *She sighed, taking deep breaths.*

 

Lezard: *He noticed the sweat pour off Twortz, causing him to hiss in disgust.* "If you don't mind me asking-"

 

Twortz: "I do-"

 

Lezard: "What on the lost Astragons caused you to be so large?"

 

Twortz: "Excuse me?"

 

Rachael: "Lezard, that isn't an appropriate question to ask?"

 

Lezard: "I was just curious-"

 

Twortz: "Curiosity killed the cat?" *She growled, raising the frying pan with killing intent.*

 

Lezard: "Jinkies! Please, I'm too young to die!" *He squealed, sarcastically wiggling his bottom to each side.*

 

Rachael: "Oh brother." *She face palmed and continued to walk towards the village.*

 

Twortz: *She noticed Rachael face palming, causing her to cough in a professional-like manner.* "I apologise for allowing my personal feelings to get the better of me. I would like you not to mention my figure or weight again, please?"

 

Lezard: "What a shocking turn around? Of course! I'll try my best-"

 

*A young man squealed and ran down the shore, catching the party's attention.*

 

?????: "Me needs help!" *He squealed and struggled to lift his feet off the sand, causing him to awkwardly lean to each side.*

 

Twortz: "What is it now?" *She hissed under her breath, staring at the man in an annoyed-like manner.*

 

Rachael: "Who-?"

 

?????: "Bad, it bad!" *He whimpered in fear, running towards Rachael in a fright.*

 

Lezard: *He observed the man, tilting his head in curiosity.* "A young man, with a deliciously small nose ran towards me and the girls in fright."

 

Twortz: "There is nothing delicious about a nose."

 

Lezard: "Allow me to pick my own adverbs, thankies!"

 

Twortz: "How unprofessional." *She pretended to cough the words, glancing at Lezard.*

 

Lezard: "Lezard ignored the large vile beast and continued to annoyingly describe this gentleman's appearance."

 

Twortz: (I'm better than this-) *She gritted her teeth and looked away, closing her eyes in a calm-like manner.* (He's the type of customer that would disrupt the entire dining room-)

 

?????: "Lucky needs help, hyuck hyuck." *He chuckled in fear and rubbed his ears, bending over to catch his breath.*

 

Rachael: "Umm.." *She stepped back and slightly bent her knees, trying to look at his face.* "What's wrong?"

 

Lezard: "Ooo!" *He gasped in amazement, taking a closer look at the man.* "He has one blue and green eye, but you can't really tell because he squints one eye, naww, that's cute."

 

Twortz: *She stared at Lezard with an emotionless face.* "What. Are. You. Doing..?"

 

Rachael: "What's your name?"

 

?????: "Lucky, hyuck hyuck. Lucky my name." *He leant up and continued to rub his ears, trying to express his distress.*

 

Rachael: "Lucky?"

 

Lucky: "Me?" *He pointed at himself, as if he was confused.*

 

Twortz: "It appears he dresses himself, it's quite apparent..."

 

Lezard: "That's mean." *He frowned with a sarcastic pout.* "Poor little Lucky."

 

Rachael: (He has autism?)

 

Lucky: "Lucky find help, help please." *He rocked back and forth, as if he was nervous to hear their answer.*

 

Twortz: "We can't just-"

 

Rachael: "Unacceptable." *She spoke under her breath, quickly looking at Lucky with an enthusiastic smile.* "Of course, we'll help you."

 

Twortz: "..."

 

Lezard: "Rachy, one. Meanie, zero."

 

Twortz: "Please be quiet." *She coughed and spoke in a professional-like manner, causing Lezard to whine in defeat.*

 

Rachael: "What's wrong, Lucky?"

 

Lucky: "My friend, he sick. Needs help." *He grabbed Rachael's hand like a child and stepped back, as if he wanted to run back in the direction he came from.*

 

Rachael: "Let's go?"

 

Twortz: (She really is like Ashton..) *She sighed in thought and hesitantly nodded her head.*

 

Lucky: "This way, Lucky show!" *He spoke with determination and pulled Rachael forward, running onto the sand.*

 

Lezard: "Oh no, not more running." *He pouted and stretched his arms, as if he was about to run a marathon.*

 

Twortz: "Suck it up." *She spoke in a condescending manner.*

 

Lezard: "Ouchies. And here I was thinking you were allergic to running, bwarharh." *He hobbled past Twortz and onto the sand, chasing after Rachael and Lucky.*

 

Twortz: (Allergic?) *She tilted the frying pan and stared at her reflection, observing her triple chin in disgust.* (I know what I am.. I can't help it-)

 

Rachael: "Twortz!"

 

Twortz: *She looked up and started to waddle across the grass in the direction the party ran towards.* (Unless they're going into the water, there's no need to go on the sand and waste energy.)

 

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*Luna, Nathan, Trevour and the champion walked around thick trees, stepping over rocks, sticks and other obstacle-like parts of the terrain.*

 

Trevour: *He frowned in exhaustion and quickly tugged Luna closer, allowing her to blissfully avoid a thick tree.* "Should we rest, everyone-?"

 

Nathan: "No."

 

Champion: "We should at least wait until we're out of this Purity Zone." *She spoke with a high innocent-like tone of voice.*

 

Trevour: "O-Okay."

 

Luna: "I'm gettin' tired." *She looked up and sighed with a dropping jaw.*

 

Champion: *She noticed the smeared black make-up all over Luna's face.* "Do you possess Rostical?"

 

Luna: "Gah! Not this Rostickal thing again!"

 

Champion: "Oh my? I don't under-?"

 

Trevour: "Nathan has temporary memory loss, and Luna appears to not know any basic fundamental rules of this world.."

 

Luna: "Aye?"

 

Nathan: "What are you talking about?" *He raised an eyebrow in curiosity, before placing his hands on his head.*

 

Trevour: "I have a hard time understanding how someone, no matter where they're from, does not know the basics of life."

 

Luna: "I-..?"

 

Champion: "Well, I'll be happy to teach you." *She smiled and spoke in a carefree manner, as if she didn't care.*

 

Nathan: "So, she's from the stars?" *He looked confused, pointing towards the sky.*

 

Trevour: "I'm not sure, sir-"

 

Luna: "Stop talkin' like I'm not here, and I'm no damned alien!"

 

Trevour, Champion and Nathan: "Alien?"

 

Luna: "Wat the f-?"

 

Champion: "So, Rostical." *She smiled and hobbled to each side, as if she wasn't bothered by Luna's lack of knowledge.*

 

Luna: *She pouted in a defeated-like manner, as if she wanted to leave.* (If I knew where I was and if my vision was back, I'd ditch these freaks-)

 

Champion: "You have Neurons. Neurons are-"

 

Luna: "Just stop." *She sighed, causing the champion to look confused.*

 

Trevour: "But, madam, she's telling you what you should already know-"

 

Luna: "Did Lance put you up to this? OK, come on out, brother."

 

Trevour: "Lance? A weapon?"

 

Luna: "No, my-, gah! Don't worry 'bout it-"

 

*The champion and Trevour suddenly gasped in pleasure, causing Luna to pull an awkward face.*

 

Luna: "If anythin' rank touches me, I won't be afraid to bite that shit off-"

 

Nathan: "No, I think that means we're out of the Purity Zone now."

 

Trevour: "Affirmative, sir. Heh heh." *He smirked and took a deep breath filled with growing confidence.*

 

Champion: "Oh my, this feels great."

 

Luna: "I gotta admit, you're determination to keep up this stupid joke is-" *She paused in mid-sentence, causing Trevour to stop.*

 

Nathan: "What is it now?"

 

Luna: "Who's there?"

 

Champion: "Who? Who are you speaking to?"

 

Luna: "The wind? Someone's standin' next to me, right?"

 

Trevour: *He looked past Luna, causing him to shake his head.* "Negative. There's nobody there, madam."

 

Luna: "But that feelin'?"

 

Trevour: "See?" *He swayed his arm across, showing that nobody else was there.*

 

Luna: "Oh, yea."

 

Trevour- "Excel-" *He paused in realisation.* (Blast, she got me again.)

 

Champion: "Now that I have Rostical, I'll take my leave-"

 

Nathan: "Huh?" *He looked confused, glancing in the direction Luna mentioned.* "I feel something coming towards us."

 

Luna: "See?"

 

Trevour: "But-?" *He gently let go of Luna's elbow, slowly becoming weary.* (This woman.) *He thought to himself in confusion, glancing at Luna.* (Everything about her doesn't make sense-)

 

Champion: "If you're running away from the warriors, maybe it's the stress clouding your judge-?"

 

?????: "Noellll!" *A deep snarly roar echoed from the forest, causing the sounds of bristling leaves to be heard.*

 

Luna: "Wateva that was, it wasn't me."

 

Champion: "That sounded like a Scoldrant."

 

Nathan: "Well, it certainly isn't a warrior."

 

Champion: "Oh my, you're right." *She spoke with a smile and hobbled backwards, keeping a safe distance from the forest.*

 

Nathan: "It sucks, I don't have a sword-"

 

Luna: "Why are you bein' such a pussy? Use your fists like a man."

 

Nathan: "Like a man? That's sexist."

 

Luna: "Huh-?" *She sounded shocked.*

 

*A large green chameleon stepped outside the forest, glaring at the party with its elongated eyes.*

 

Scoldrant: "Nooeell."

 

Trevour: "Sir! Since you can't currently fight, take the madam!"

 

Luna: "I have a freakin' name!-"

 

Nathan: "Just shut up! If you want proof about Rostical, here's your chance."

 

Luna: "Ah, sure! I'll keep my eyes peeled open-"

 

Trevour: "You said you're a Rostical User, what elemental affinity are you?!" *He shouted in a worried-like manner and stared at the Scoldrant with a frown.*

 

Champion: "What is it weakened too?"

 

Trevour: "It looks reptilian, perhaps ice? Or maybe fire since it's green-?"

 

Nathan: *He held his head in pain, as if he was remembering something.* "It's weakened to the ground affinity."

 

Trevour: "Ground? Fantastic."

 

Champion: "How do you know that?"

 

Trevour: "He's a Scoldrant-" *He paused in mid-sentence.* "I mean-"

 

Nathan: "Tssk-" *He sighed, glancing at the champion.* "I know my Scoldrants. Trust me."

 

Luna: "Borin'-"

 

Scoldrant: "Noelll! Sonic Roar." *It roared out of shock wave at Trevour, causing a vortex of wind to blow past him.*

 

Trevour: "T-Temperamental!" *He crossed his arms, standing in a solid form.*

 

Champion: *She stood out of the vortex's range, watching Trevour hold his own.* (His stance is very strong-)

 

Luna: "Pathet-" *The vortex of wind violently blew her clothes and black hair back.* "Gah-?!"

 

Nathan: *He frowned and stood in front of Luna, weakening the shock wave's strength.* (That's strong for a mid-strength Scoldrant-)

 

Champion: "I have this! ICICLE EDGE" *She swayed her arm downwards, causing four spears of ice to blast down from the sky.*

 

Nathan: *He looked up, watching mist spiral around the falling ice spears.* (She uses ice!-)

 

Scoldrant: *It suddenly hopped to the side, closely avoiding the ice spears.* "Neololooo-"

 

Luna: "C'mon! Use your magic already!"

 

Nathan: "She just did."

 

Luna: "Yea, no." *She sounded unconvinced.*

 

Trevour: *He straightened his arms and clapped his hands shut, causing a brown glyph to zigzag underneath him.* "SWIRLING SANDPIT"

 

Scoldrant: *A splash of sand swirled around one of its legs, causing it to lean to one side.* "Noe-?"

 

Champion: "Excellent!" *She swayed her arms and spun around, causing a blue glyph of swirls to draw itself underneath her feet.*

 

Luna: *She stared into space with a dropping jaw, as if she was imagining what was happening.* "Bull. Shit."

 

Trevour: "Let's do this, madam!" *He shouted with an echoing voice and dropped to one knee.*

 

Champion: "Right after you! AQUA LIQUID" *She swayed her arm up, causing a sudden wave of water to splash the Scoldrant across the face.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noel!-" *It lifted its foot and hopped back, preparing to charge towards Trevour.*

 

Nathan: (It freed itself!) *He formed fists, as if he wanted to participate in the fight.*

 

Trevour: "Oh, no you don't! DUST STORM"

 

*A ring of sand splashed like water and grew in speed, suddenly erupting up underneath the Scoldrant's chin.*

 

Scoldrant: "Neeeooo!-" *It roared in pain, as a high pressured stream of moving sand violently grazed its scales.*

 

Trevour: "Fantastic!-"

 

Scoldrant: "Sonic Rush." *It swayed its leg to the side, blowing a scattered shock wave past Trevour.*

 

Trevour: "Ah-?" *He slid across the ground and stumbled back, falling onto his back, causing his armour to rattle.* "St-Sturdy!"

 

Champion: (The ability to use sand is very rare!-) "Use a rock based attack and we'll try and crack its legs, allowing us to flee!"

 

Luna: (Th-They're using m-magic?!)

 

Trevour: "I can't."

 

Champion: "Oh my? You can use sand? You have to use rock."

 

Trevour: "I'm afraid not-"

 

Luna: "K-Kill it!" *She screamed with growing fear.* "With fire! With fire!"

 

Nathan: "It's resistant to fire!-"

 

Luna: "Burn it! Fire!-" *She twitched in sheer terror, causing Nathan to grab her.*

 

Nathan: "Shut up-"

 

Luna: "D-Don't tell me wat to-, th-this is fucked!-"

 

Nathan: "I'm holding you because I'm here. I know its weaknesses, okay? I'll make sure you're fine."

 

Luna: *She uncontrollably twitched in fear.* "Fucking magic, man!"

 

Nathan: "I promise." *He tightened his hold around Luna, emphasising his words.*

 

Luna: *She slowly nod her head in understanding.* "W-Wateva..."

 

Champion: (This isn't good. Despite regaining the ability to use Rostical again. I'm still weak from running away from them-)

 

Trevour: *He leant up and awkwardly stood on his feet, straightening his body.* "It's got a strong Rasticplash behind its attacks-"

 

Scoldrant: "Sonic Roar." *It leant back and opened its toothless mouth, roaring out a shock wave.*

 

Trevour: *He quickly clapped his hands and focused, causing a brown zigzagged glyph to draw itself under his feet.* "DUST-"

 

*The vortex-like shock wave hit Trevour and blasted him off his feet, knocking him across the ground.*

 

Luna: "W-What's happenin'?" *She looked to each side, trying to hide her obvious fear.*

 

Nathan: "If I had my sword-"

 

Trevour: "Ooof!-" *He heavily hit the ground and coughed, frowning with gritted teeth.* "That was a critical-"

 

Champion: "I have an idea!"

 

Scoldrant: "Noel!" *It suddenly crawled towards Trevour and raised one fin-like arm, readying to hit him.*

 

Nathan: (It's fast!) *He shuffled further away from the Scoldrant, ensuring Luna was at a safe distance.*

 

Trevour: *He raised his arm over his face, bracing himself for an attack.* "No!-"

 

Champion: "MYSTIC SHIELD"

 

Scoldrant: "Noelll!" *It swept its arm across, only to be blocked by a silver glass-like shield.*

 

Trevour: *He watched the Scoldrant lean back and suddenly jab towards him, hitting the shield.* (She knows Mystic Shield? She's a defensive and offensive Rostical User-)

 

Nathan: "What's the plan?!"

 

Champion: "Do you know your incantations?"

 

Trevour: *He shook his head.* "Negative!"

 

Champion: *She quickly hobbled towards Trevour, keeping a fixated stare on the Scoldrant.* (I don't like fighting in striking distance, but I need to tell him my plan!)

 

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Lucky: "This way, hyuck hyuck." *He suddenly stopped in the middle of the shore, causing Rachael to look to each side in confusion.*

 

Rachael: "Where-?"

 

Lucky: "My best friend downstairs."

 

Rachael: "Downstairs?"

 

Lezard: *He hobbled up to Rachael and Lucky, taking deep, exhausted breaths.* "Where has the delightful Lucky taken us?"

 

Lucky: "Need wait, hyuck." *He rubbed his eyes and rocked back and forth.*

 

Rachael: "He says his best friend was downstairs?"

 

Lezard: "Down-?" *He tilted his head towards his feet, causing him to notice a sand coloured platform.* "Ooo."

 

Twortz: *She noticed the party clutter together, queuing her to walk onto the sand.* "What did you find?"

 

Lezard: "These glyphic markings-"

 

Rachael: "The patterns on the hard sand?"

 

Lezard: "Bwarharh, these aren't just any patterns."

 

Lucky: "Glyph is charging, we go when flash."

 

Lezard: *He nodded his head, taking a closer look at the glyphs.* "You don't often see these kind of markings, but I'm sure they're similar to transportation."

 

Twortz: "Transportation? Have we found accommodation?" *She bent forward and exhaled, causing the sand to blow away.*

 

Rachael: "Wow, you must be puffed, Twortz."

 

Twortz: "...?"

 

Lezard: (Hmm? Her breath. Was that Astragon induced?)

 

Lucky: *He noticed the glyph underneath the party glow, causing him to applaud in excitement.* "It ready!"

 

Twortz: "I don't see any sort of accommodation-?" *She noticed the area around her started to blur and swirl, causing her to drop the frying pan in shock.*

 

*The frying pan hit the platform, causing a loud echoing sound to vibrate the air.*

 

Lezard: "I see."

 

Rachael: "W-What's happening?!"

 

Lezard: "We're being teleported."

 

Twortz: "T-Teleported-?!"

 

Lezard: *He coughed to clear his throat.* "The area blurred with Astragons and swirled, as the glyph began to generate enough Neurons to teleport the amazing party to its destination."

 

Lucky: "Hyuck hyuck!" *He jumped up, clapping his hands in excitement.*

 

Lezard: "Our delicious man, Lucky, jumped in happiness, ignoring the girls-" *He looked at Rachael and Twortz, causing him to look awkward.* "With faces of despair and terror-"

 

Rachael: "I'm getting l-light headed?" *She started to buckle at the knees, catching Lezard's attention.*

 

Lezard: (We haven't teleported yet, why is she displaying such symptoms-?)

 

*The glyph glowed and suddenly flashed a bright purple light, blinding the party.*

 

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*Rachael, Twortz, Lezard and Lucky slowly opened their eyes, noticing it was much colder than before.*

 

Rachael: "Where-?"

 

Lezard: *He looked up, noticing he was underground.* "Delicious! The underground catacombs underneath The Seaside Village?"

 

Twortz: "Underground, excuse me?"

 

Lucky: "We under water, hyuck hyuck." *He giggled, jumping on the spot.*

 

Rachael: "Urgh.." *She moaned in a sickly manner, placing a hand on her head.*

 

Twortz: *She picked up the frying pan and slowly stood up, almost losing balance.* "I vaguely hear the beach outside?"

 

Lezard: "Ooo! You're playing too?!" *He giggled and shook his bottom, observing the area around him.* "The majestic scenery was lit up by a natural green colour. It was distinctively underground and had several crystals-"

 

Rachael: "They look like solar lights?"

 

Twortz: "Are they really-?" *She waddled towards the closest glowing crystal, causing her to gasp in amazement.* "Rachael, these are crystal."

 

Rachael: *She sat on the ground, taking deep breaths of exhaustion.* "Cool-"

 

Lezard: "Are you okay, little monster?"

 

Rachael: "Yeah-"

 

Lucky: "This way, this way, hyuck hyuck!"

 

Lezard: *He looked at Lucky's back and bent down, helping Rachael onto her feet.* "I think it's time you tell us what's happening, Lucky?"

 

Lucky: "Friend, he need help!"

 

Twortz: *She twirled the frying pan in her hand and swayed it to the side, noticing a loud whoosh-like noise.* "Hmm?"

 

Lezard: "Scary wind noises?" *He glanced over Twortz and looked into the distance, trying to spot where the noise came from.*

 

Rachael: *She sniffed and wiped her forehead, as if she wanted to continue.* "I don't know why I suddenly feel like crap-"

 

Twortz: "Are we going to make a move on?"

 

Rachael: *She breathed through her mouth and stared at the ground.* "Lead the way to your best friend, Lucky."

 

Lucky: "Oh 'kay! Hyuck, hyuck." *He smiled in an oblivious-like manner and started to jog down a rocky path.*

 

Lezard: "Let's go-"

 

Twortz: *She suddenly power walked with a slight waddle past Lezard, trying to keep up with Lucky.* (Wherever we are.. When have I given up? I need to keep telling myself this-)

 

*Twortz firmly held onto the frying pan and smiled in determination.*

 

Twortz: (I'm a survivor.. I had to deal with unimaginable stuff back in Dee Highs. The same applies here!)

 

Lezard: *He wrapped Rachael's arm over the back of his head and started to follow Lucky and Twortz.* (I like to think of myself as a carefree person, but-)

 

Twortz: "You should not bounce around like that. You could become a hazard to not only yourself, but others."

 

Lucky: "Bouncy Lucky is a happy Lucky."

 

Twortz: "Tsst." *She rolled her eyes, as if she disapproved of Lucky's behaviour.*

 

Lezard: (She is too serious in my honest opinion-)

 

Rachael: *She looked to her side, staring at Lezard with a smile.* "Thanks, Lezard."

 

Lezard: "Oh? For what, missy?"

 

Rachael: "We don't know each other and you're willing to help out to such extremes."

 

Lezard: "If I don't try, how else could we become besties?"

 

Rachael: "Hehe-"

 

Twortz: *She placed her hands behind her back, keeping a straight face.* "Rachael, don't get left behind." *She spoke without looking away from Lucky.*

 

Rachael: "Sure!"

 

Lezard: "..."

 

Lucky: *He suddenly felt his chest and squealed in fright, catching the party's attention.* "He hurt, it can't control!"

 

Rachael: "He's hurt?"

 

Twortz: (More like, who can't control themselves?)

 

Lucky: "At bottom of spiral path." *He started to run, causing Twortz to frown in determination.*

 

Lezard: "Our friends, and Twortz-" *He mumbled the last two words.* "Started to run down a spiral path along the cave's magnificent wall, which slowly led downwards-"

 

*Lezard leant away from the wall and looked down to the side, noticing eerie green mist-like light on the bottom.*

 

Rachael: "That looks like a long drop, doesn't it?"

 

Lezard: "Yuppers! It looks deliciously scary."

 

Rachael: "You talk funny." *She spoke with a smile, as if she wasn't being mean.*

 

Lezard: "Well, I could talk like my mother. All strict and stuff." *He spoke in boredom, glancing at Twortz's back.*

 

Rachael: "What are your parents like?"

 

Lezard: "Sorry, I only reveal that on the third date."

 

Rachael: "Hehe."

 

Lezard: "Bwarharharh."

 

Lucky: "Hyuck hyuck!" *He laughed out loud.*

 

Twortz: "What appears to be funny?"

 

Lucky: "They giggle, I do too, hyuck hyuck." *He chuckled and started to rub his ears by habit.*

 

Twortz: "How much longer until we reach our designated target?"

 

Lucky: "Another twenty spirals." *He smiled and continued to jog down the path.*

 

Twortz: *She looked up covered in sweat, noticing she was only one spiral down from where they started.* "Another twenty?!"

 

Rachael: "Could you run a little faster while still supporting me?"

 

Lezard: "Ooo, let's try?" *He giggled and started to hobble slightly faster down the path.*

 

Rachael: *She swayed to each side, as if it was more awkward to run.* "No use-"

 

Lezard: "Oh dear-" *He stopped and accidentally tripped on Rachael's foot, causing their legs to lock in a scissor-like manner.*

 

Rachael: "Good grief!-"

 

Lezard: *He suddenly stumbled to the side, causing them to gasp at the same time.* "We're going to fall off!-"

 

Twortz: *She looked up, frowning in an annoyed-like manner.* (Rachael forces us to save this autistic child's friend, and she's the one lagging behind-)

 

Rachael: *She leant over the path and watched one of Lezard's feet slip off the path.* (No!-)

 

Lezard: (I-I'm about to fall?!)

 

Rachael: (I can't see the bottom, but it's a huge drop! Maybe the same size of a small building in the city!-) *She rocked her body back, trying to use the motion to pull Lezard away from the ledge.*

 

Lezard: "If you reach The Ruins of Estel and meet my father, tell him I love him-" *He spoke on his breath in a serious-like manner and purposely let go of Rachael's arm, so that he wouldn't take her with him.*

 

Rachael: *She watched Lezard fall backwards in slow motion.* "No!" *She swayed her arms in a grabbing-like motion, causing a curved platform of rock to shoot out from the ground underneath.*

 

*The platform caught Lezard and swirled back on to the path like a boomerang, knocking Rachael off her feet.*

 

Lezard: "I-? You saved-?" *He spoke in shock, as if he wasn't expecting to be saved.*

 

Rachael: "Argh!" *She screamed in pain, as her shins started to bruise from where the platform knocked her off her feet.*

 

Lezard: "Oh noes!" *He noticed the platform of rock suddenly spiral down the path at an increasing speed.*

 

Rachael: *She scrunched her eyes shut in pain.* (It hurts too much-)

 

Twortz: *She stopped with a frown and turned around, readying to yell at Lezard.* "What are you doing up-?"

 

*Twortz paused in mid-sentence, watching Rachael and Lezard ride the rocky platform directly towards her.*

 

Twortz: "What-?"

 

Lezard: "Brace for impact!" *He hissed at Twortz and covered his face, readying to collide into her.*

 

Twortz: "This will ruin my day-"

 

*The platform hit Twortz and swept her off her feet, continuing to spiral down the path.*

 

Twortz: *She collapsed on top of Rachael and started to yell in shock.* "Where did this come from?!"

 

Rachael: "Ahhh." *She started to scream louder, corresponding to the increasing speed of the rock platform.*

 

Lucky: "Hyuck-?" *He looked behind him, noticing the party in striking distance.* "Wha-?"

 

*The platform swept Lucky off his feet, causing him to sit on Twortz's back.*

 

Twortz: *Her face was forced closer to Lezard.* "Your odour is very distinctive."

 

Lezard: "Well, excuse me." *He sarcastically spoke in a girl-like manner.* "I've been trying to find someone very important. It's not my fault I've neglected bath time."

 

Twortz: "And-" *She growled at Lucky.* "G-Get off me!"

 

Lezard: "Could be worse."

 

Twortz: "How?"

 

Lezard: "You could be the one on top."

 

Twortz: "Excuse me-?!"

 

Lezard: "And you're certainly excused." *He smiled, ignoring Twortz's hair which flapped in his face.*

 

Lucky: "Wee!" *He chuckled and clapped his hands, as if he was on a theme park ride.*

 

Rachael: *She opened her eyes, noticing the platform slowly spin at an angle, causing her to gasp in shock.* "We're going to fall off the edge!"

 

Lezard: "Jinkies! Everyone lean away from the ledge!" *He started to lean away from the ledge, causing the party besides Lucky to do the same.*

 

Rachael: "It's not working!"

 

Lucky: "Lucky picking up on speed! Hyuck hyuck." *He chuckled with growing excitement, as if he was really enjoying the ride, oblivious to the danger.*

 

Twortz: (We need something else to push-) *She thought with urgency, triggering a flashback of the frying pan creating a whoosh-like noise.*

 

Lezard: "Rachael, please stop this!"

 

Rachael: "Stop? Me? How can I stop this?!"

 

Lezard: "It was you that did this, wasn't it?!"

 

Rachael: "No!-"

 

Twortz: *She struggled and awkwardly freed her hand, allowing her to move the frying pan to each side.* (I'm not sure how this works, but-)

 

*Twortz swayed the frying pan, causing a loud whoosh-like sound to slightly push the platform away.*

 

Rachael: "What was that?"

 

Lezard: "She's making herself useful!"

 

Twortz: *She swayed the frying pan like a large fan, causing more noise to slightly push the platform away.* "I-It's working!"

 

Rachael: "Awesome work, Twortz! How are you doing that?!"

 

Lezard: "She excels in Astragons! It's magnificent, even for her!"

 

Lucky: "Weee!" *He clapped his hands, noticing the path become more rigid up ahead.* "More fun!"

 

Rachael: "What was that, Lucky-?"

 

*A natural slope in the path suddenly knocked the platform, causing it to spin back towards the ledge.*

 

Lezard: "Jinkies! We're riding it faster than before!"

 

Twortz: (I have to-) *She swayed the frying pan, causing a whoosh-like sound to echo.*

 

Rachael: "I heard it, but nothing happened!" *She was pinned down under the party, effectively disabling her from looking over her shoulder.*

 

Lezard: "What a fun way to die?"

 

Twortz: "I don't give up!" *She continued to sway the frying pan, ignoring the fact it did nothing.*

 

Lucky: "Weee! Hyuck hyuck!" *He wiggled his bottom on top of Twortz, oblivious of it hurting her.*

 

Twortz: (I can't!-) *She gritted her teeth in desperation, noticing the green mist as the platform slid closer to the ledge.*

 

Lezard: "Goodbye cruel world!-"

 

Twortz: (I feel sick!-) *Her body glowed a shade of blue, catching Lezard's attention.*

 

Lezard: "An Azure Burst!-"

 

Twortz: "Words?" *She looked up in confusion.* "Who said that-?"

 

Lezard: "In name of The Astral Plains, say them!"

 

Twortz: *She frowned and tightly held the frying pan, readying herself to sway it.* "Sonic Rush."

 

*Twortz swayed the frying pan, blowing a scattered shock wave into the air, pushing the platform all the way to the side of the wall.*

 

Rachael: "You did it!" *She shouted in a victorious-like manner, watching the platform chip away at the wall.*

 

Twortz: "Sonic Rush?"

 

Lezard: "Jinkies! What a spin-chilling attack-"

 

Lucky: "Hyuck!" *He chuckled with his mouth open, listening to the air swirl in his mouth.*

 

Twortz: (That felt, extraordinary!)

 

Rachael: "What's happening? I can't see in front of us!"

 

Lezard: "Umm-" *He shuffled onto his backside and stared ahead, causing him to squeal in fear.*

 

Twortz: "What appears to be the problem?"

 

Lezard: "The cave's wall suddenly takes a sharp corner! It's like a wall in front of us."

 

Rachael: "What does that mean?"

 

Lucky: "We got splat, hyuck hyuck!"

 

Twortz: "I'll blow us away from the wall?" *She readjusted the frying pan, readying to sway it.*

 

Lezard: "No! With your lack of Astragon control, we'll be blasted back and fall down."

 

Twortz: "Then, what is the correct procedures for us to take?!"

 

Rachael: (Even in a situation like this-) *Her head bobbed up and down every time the platform hit a bump.* (She sounds so professional.)

 

Lezard: "I.. Don't know.."

 

Rachael: *She ignored the pain in her shins and slowly leant up, staring in front in shock.* "Whoa."

 

Twortz: *She noticed Twortz's stance on the moving platform in confusion.* (Wasn't Rachael light headed? How is she riding this platform so easily-?)

 

Rachael: "M-Maybe we should lean to the left before we hit the wall?"

 

Lezard: "Not sure if you've noticed, but we're kind of moving at quite a fast pace, little monster."

 

Rachael: "But-"

 

Lucky: "Splat, splat, splat." *He leant to each side, as if he was singing a song.*

 

Twortz: "What should we do?!"

 

Rachael: "..."

 

Lezard: "Brace yourselves?"

 

Rachael: *She watched the pebbles on the path vibrate, before the platform ran them over.* (I don't know if my memory was hazy because I was filled with adrenalin.. Was I really the one that saved Lezard?)

 

*Rachael thought to herself in curiosity, triggering a flashback of when the rock pillar shot up, hitting her in mid-air.*

 

Rachael: (I felt a connection I've never experienced before, but-) "No, what am I thinking? It's not possible."

 

Lezard: "Okies! Brace yourselves, everyone!"

 

Lucky: "This will make booboo." *He spoke in worry and closed his naturally squinted eye, preparing himself for a crash.*

 

Rachael: (That feeling.. It's natural, like feeling fear or excitement..) *She formed fists, staring at the cave wall they were about to smash into.*

 

*Rachael's body started to glow a shade blue, instantly catching Lezard and Twortz's attention.*

 

Lezard: "Holy fish-cakes! You know Azure Bursts too-?"

 

Rachael: (This feeling.. I've got weight on my arms.. It's like, they're moving through sand or dirt-)

 

*Rachael slowly moved her arms, as if they were buried or in water.*

 

Rachael: "Kah-?" *She suddenly coughed, as if something was caught in her throat.* "What-?"

 

Lezard: *He noticed Rachael's discomfort.* "Don't fight that feeling. The throat is where the Neurons and Astragons mix when a new technique is learnt-"

 

Rachael: "I don't-" *She twitched to the side, causing her to gasp at the wall next to her.* (It felt like it responded to my movement!-)

 

Lezard: *He focused back in front, tightly crossing his arms over his face.* "This is it-"

 

Rachael: "Rock Pillar." *She punched to the side, causing a sheet of rock to erupt up, forming a smooth arch around the wall.*

 

Lucky: "Yay! Fun again, hyuck!" *He smiled in relief, watching the platform slide on the newly formed wall, causing him to lean on one side.*

 

Twortz: (Smooth?)

 

Rachael: "Hehe?!" *She smirked at her fist in amazement, as if she was suddenly enjoying the ride.* (It's like a slippery dip at an amusement park, or at Adventure Land in Dee Highs-)

 

Lezard: "The party rode on an unnaturally flat rock, down a singular path which reached the bottom-" *He spoke with a smile, as he fell into the green mist.*

 

Lucky: "Yay! We cut heaps of time." *He smiled, clapping his hands.*

 

Rachael: *She spread her arms and focused, causing the platform to slide down the path in a smooth-like manner.* (I absolutely don't believe this-)

 

Lezard: (She's even controlling the rock under us from vibrating-)

 

Lucky: "Lucky can't see, hyuck!"

 

Twortz: "Sonic Rush." *She shouted with an echoing voice and swayed the frying pan, blowing away the mist.*

 

Rachael: *She watched the mist in front suddenly sway to the side, revealing the ground.* "We're about to slide across the ground! Brace for a bumpy ride!"

 

Lezard: "Whaaaa." *He whined in shock.*

 

Rachael: "Ahhh!"

 

Lucky: "Weeee."

 

Twortz: "Hooeee!" *She whined in a sing-like manner, bracing herself.*

 

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Trevour: *He watched the Scoldrant slam its fin into the shield, causing it to crack like glass.* (This Mystic Shield won't be able to last long-)

 

Champion: *She hobbled up to Trevour, taking a deep breath with urgency.* "I have a plan. Right now, we're too weak to fight a powerful Scoldrant-"

 

Luna: "W-Wat's them glassy cracky sounds?!" *She twitched in fear, causing Nathan's annoyed frown to turn into an understanding pout.*

 

Nathan: *He watched Trevour and the champion talk behind the cracked silver shield.* (What's happening over there?)

 

Trevour: "D-Do you think it will work?"

 

Champion: "I may not look it, but I've experienced many battles."

 

Trevour: "Got it-" *He stood up and punched his fists together, causing a brown glyph to form under his feet.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noel!" *It jabbed its fin-like arm into the cracked shield, causing it to suddenly shatter.*

 

Champion: "Now! Icy swirls call down upon me, frigid skies grant me power-" *She spoke with an echoing voice, as a blue glyph formed underneath her.*

 

Trevour: (Okay-) "DUST STORM" *He punched one fist into the air, causing a swirling eruption of sand to blast into the Scoldrant's face.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noel!-" *It leant back, sneezing out the sand.*

 

Champion: *She raised her arm and looked up, watching ice explode into materialisation.* "ICICLE EDGE" *She swayed her arm down, blasting thick ice spears down towards the Scoldrant.*

 

Luna: "Everything is echoin'?" *She continuously tilted her head to each side, trying to decipher the unnatural sounds of the Rostical.*

 

Trevour: *He intensely stared at the ice spears, watching them plummet directly on top of the Scoldrant.* (That Rostical was incantation boosted-)

 

*The spears suddenly exploded into miniature glaciers on the Scoldrant's back.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noell!-" *It wailed in pain.*

 

Champion: "Oh my, now!"

 

Trevour: "The aurora lights bend and swirl the gravel into liquid, turn to dust and sand, watch it vacuum your sins-" *He shouted and dropped to the ground, placing both hands on the dirt.*

 

Nathan: (An incantation!-)

 

Trevour: "SWIRLING SANDPIT"

 

*Rings of sand swirled around all four of the Scoldrant's legs, effectively sinking it.*

 

Nathan: (He's able to sink something that large into the ground!-)

 

Champion: (I had a feeling he knew an incantation to a Rostical-) *She smiled to herself in thought.*

 

Trevour: (Excellent. Everything is going to plan-)

 

Champion: "AQUA LIQUID" *She swayed her arms in a fluid-like manner, causing waves of water to crash around the Scoldrant's feet.*

 

Nathan: *He watched the Scoldrant continue to sink into the ground.* (I see. The ice on the Scoldrant's back is adding weight-)

 

Trevour: *He quickly stood up and punched the air above him.* "DUST STORM"

 

*An erupted of swirling mud-like sand spiralled up the Scoldrant's legs.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noeeel?!"

 

Champion: *She cupped her hands and a blue glyph shined underneath her.* "POLAR SNAP"

 

Trevour: (They're like muddy pillars-)

 

*Snow swirled and floated around the muddy pillars, instantly freezing them.*

 

Scoldrant: "Noelll!" *It tried to pull its legs out of the frozen muddy clump.*

 

Nathan: (It's stuck!) *He thought in shock, watching the Scoldrant struggle to move.*

 

Champion: *She quickly hobbled around, facing Nathan and Luna.* "Let's go!"

 

Trevour: *He stared at the Scoldrant in amazement.* (Everything went just as she planned! What a combo!-)

 

Nathan: "Trevour!"

 

Trevour: "Oh?" *He faced the party and noticed them running away.* "Coming, sir!"

 

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*Rachael, Twortz, Lezard and Lucky slowly came to a stop, ignoring the swirls of dirt left behind them.*

 

Lucky: *He hopped off the platform and smiled, clapping his hands in excitement.* "That was fun, hyuck!"

 

Twortz: "Yeek-" *She quickly rolled off the platform and sighed in relief, brushing dirt off her clothes.*

 

Rachael: *She smirked and sat on the platform comfortably, taking a satisfying breath of relief.* "Wow."

 

Lezard: *He awkwardly stood up and brushed his garments, giggling to himself in excitement.* "Wowza indeed, Raz."

 

Rachael: "Raz? I like it."

 

Lezard: "Bwarharh, thankies."

 

Lucky: "Let's do that again!"

 

Twortz: "..." *She sniffed and placed her hands behind her back, standing in a professional-like manner.*

 

Lezard: "Not me! I was lucky I didn't poop!"

 

Twortz: "Excuse me?"

 

Lucky: "Lucky didn't do?" *He looked over to his backside in confusion.* "Lucky confused?"

 

Lezard: "Bwarharharh, nothing to worry about, my dear Lucky."

 

Rachael: "Hehe." *She smiled at Lezard and Lucky's conversation.*

 

Lucky: "Come, this way!" *He pointed to a cave entrance, before walking towards it.*

 

Rachael: *She pushed herself up and smirked, staring at Lucky's back.* "Let's go."

 

Lezard: "Roger!"

 

Twortz: "Isn't it suspicious that we're following this autistic man deep underground?"

 

Lezard: "Does it matter what his mental condition is?"

 

Twortz: "Yes?" *She spoke as if it was an obvious answer.*

 

Lezard: "How do you trust people?"

 

Twortz: "..."

 

Lezard: *He quickly hobbled after Rachael, glancing at her in a curious-like manner.* "Tell me, Razzypoo. How long could you use Remenistal for?"

 

Rachael: "I'm speechless, really? I could never do that before."

 

Twortz: (Am I the only one thinking clearly? I don't care how special he is, it's the fact we're following him, deep in an unimaginable place.. We have no idea what his intentions are-)

 

Rachael: *She started to walk forward, chuckling in disbelief.* "How did I-?"

 

Lezard: *He hobbled by Rachael's side.* "The technique Rock Pillar, that's a ground-based Remenistal."

 

Rachael: "And that means Rostical?"

 

Lezard: "Bravo." *He giggled, enthusiastically shaking his bottom.*

 

Lucky: "Lucky here." *His voice echoed from within the cave, catching the party's attention.*

 

Rachael: *She shook her arms and stepped into the cave, listening to their footsteps echo.* "My arms feel really weird."

 

Lezard: "They're probably not used to the Neurons."

 

Twortz: *She looked up and sighed, shaking her head.* (As bad as it sounds, I can't leave them.. The walk back up is too great-)

 

*Twortz sighed again and silently followed the party through the cave, listening to their conversation.*

 

Rachael: "Could you please explain what Neurons are?"

 

Lezard: "Neurons, they're like an energy source. Depending on the person's Neuron level, it can determine how strong one's Remenistal, or Rostical is."

 

Twortz: (So, these Neurons are similar to a battery?)

 

Rachael: "Does that mean everyone has different levels of Neurons?"

 

Lezard: "Of course. It's the same reason why we don't all have the same coloured hair and eyes."

 

Rachael: "So if you got a lot of Neurons, your Rostical becomes much stronger?"

 

Lezard: "Yes. It's also not Remenistal, everything incorporates Neurons. Neurons can also boost physical attributes."

 

Rachael: "I don't quite get what it does-"

 

Lezard: *He shook his head.* "It's easier to understand when I explain both."

 

Lucky: "Astra-Astragons! Hyuck hyuck." *He giggled and rubbed his ears, leading the party through the tight dark cave.*

 

Twortz: (Even this autistic man knows what these Neuron things are...)

 

Lezard: "Exactly right, little monster-"

 

Lucky: "Rawrr." *He pretended to be a Scoldrant.*

 

Lezard: "Bwarharh."

 

Rachael: "Hehe. So, these Astra-Astragons?"

 

Lezard: "Astragons. These guys are responsible for the manipulation of space."

 

Rachael: "Wow?"

 

Lezard: "Neurons may determine the quality of one's power, but Astragons determine the size of one's attack."

 

Rachael: "Is that all Astragons do?"

 

Lezard: "It also determines the Rasticsplash of an attack."

 

Rachael: "What's a Rasticsplash?"

 

Lezard: "Well.. An example would be-..." *He looked up to the cave walls, staring at bright glowing crystals in thought.* "Ah! Like a fire based Remenistal, the Rasticsplash can determine how burnt you get from the attack."

 

Rachael: "The flame's heat.. Wouldn't that have something to do with Neurons?"

 

Lezard: "Jinkies! You catch on fast."

 

Rachael: "Hehe."

 

Lezard: "Although that's true, the Rasticsplash is like the aftermath or additional bonuses one can do."

 

Rachael: "If I had a lot of Neurons, that would mean I could erupt an entire building sized rock?" *She punched her fist up, implying a piece of rock erupted out of the ground.*

 

Lezard: "Nope. The size of the rock would be determined by your level of Astragons. The Neurons determine how hard the rock would be."

 

Rachael: "How would that work with water?"

 

Lezard: *He chuckled in an impressed-like manner.* "Not many people would ask about the other elements. Neurons and Astragons play their respective roles, but are different with each element."

 

Rachael: "So, water?"

 

Lezard: "Regarding the water elemental affinity, the Neurons determine how strong the water is, for example, its current."

 

Rachael: "And the Astragons?"

 

Lezard: "They determine your ability at controlling the water, and how much you're able to manipulate."

 

Rachael: "Hehe, that's wicked. Twortz, imagine me using water!"

 

Twortz: "..."

 

Lezard: "Unfortunately, not many people can use different elements."

 

Rachael: "They can't?"

 

Lezard: "People are very lucky if they're able to use more than one elemental affinity."

 

Rachael: "Fair enough."

 

Lezard: "Despite all this. Being born with Neurons or Astragons is very rare."

 

Rachael: "Oh?"

 

Lezard: "On top of this, both Neurons and Astragons are needed to be able to use Remenistal."

 

Rachael: "W-What? If having one is rare, then-"

 

Lezard: "Rostical Users are very rare to come by."

 

Rachael: "So, even if you have heaps of Neurons, if you've got no Astragons-"

 

Lezard: "Then you can't fart out a wind-based Remenistal."

 

Rachael: "Oh?"

 

Lezard: "But, you've got Azure Bursts, Ougis, and abilities."

 

Rachael: "Oh?" *She sounded intrigued, as if she wanted Lezard to explain.*

 

Twortz: (I'm a realist.. This just isn't possible.) *She continued to walk behind the party, gently touching her temple with a frown.* (It isn't..)

 

Lezard: "That's why I'm very intrigued about your Remenistal."

 

Rachael: "How come?"

 

Lezard: "The lucky rare few that are born with both Neurons and Astragons are aware of it. Some naturally excel in the skill, while others need to be trained up."

 

Rachael: "Hehe." *She formed a fist, looking at it with a confident smirk.*

 

Lezard: "It's very unusual how an adult only just activated her power?"

 

Rachael: *She shrugged her shoulders.* "I don't know what to say-"

 

Lucky: *He walked out of the cave and smiled in amazement.* "Wow! Lucky amazed! Amazed!"

 

Lezard: "Ah-" *He hobbled out of the cave and stood by Lucky's side.*

 

Rachael: *She stopped next to Lucky, slightly squinting her eyes in shock.* "Are we still underground?"

 

Lucky: "It bright, bright."

 

Lezard: "The party stood on a grassy field-, ooo! There's even butterflies and flowers." *He observed his surroundings in amazement.*

 

Twortz: *She noticed she stood on top of an enormous pillar, as the ledges curved downwards.* (I thought we reached the bottom? But I can clearly see the grass growing over the ledges.)

 

Lezard: *He looked up, squinting his eyes at the light.* "Despite being underground, physical Neurons lit up the cave like sunlight."

 

Rachael: "If that isn't the sun-"

 

Twortz: "How can vegetation grow under here? Even artificial light can't sustain flora."

 

Rachael: (Physical Neurons?) "That's because the light is Neuron filled. Neurons are pretty much an energy source."

 

Twortz: "What?"

 

Lezard: "Absolutely right, Razzicle!" *He smiled at Rachael and glanced at Twortz.* "Were you not even listening to Lezard's one-oh-one on Remenistal?"

 

Twortz: "Regardless, how much further?"

 

Lucky: "We tried to find friend, he went bad. He sick."

 

Rachael: "Lucky, how much further?"

 

Lucky: "Up there." *He pointed to hill with a distinctive dirt path which spiralled around it.*

 

Lezard: *He noticed flickering light on top of the hill.* (What's up there?)

 

Rachael: "More walking?"

 

Twortz: "Perhaps I'll sit this one out."

 

Rachael: "If you need to-"

 

Lezard: "That explains a lot of things." *He spoke on his breath, glancing away from Twortz.*

 

Twortz: *She frowned, gripping onto the frying pan.* "Actually, I just changed my mind. I'll come."

 

Rachael: "Wicked. As what Ash would say, that's completely acceptable."

 

Twortz: "Yes."

 

Lezard: "Shall we make a move on-?" *He looked at the hill, noticing Lucky half way there.* "Holy fish-cakes! The little monster is half way there!"

 

Rachael: "Come on." *She smirked and started to jog towards Lucky.*

 

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*The champion, Luna, Trevour and Nathan ran down a small grassy slope, instantly noticing a small village in the distance.*

 

Luna: "M-Magic?!" *She hissed to herself in a trance-like state.*

 

Champion: "What is wrong with her?" *She slightly changed direction, quickly hobbling towards the village.*

 

Nathan: "I have no idea.."

 

Trevour: *He looked over his shoulder, staring at two large distant mountains in the distance.* "We might be out of Sorrowprax's view, but I won't be comfortable until we're under a roof."

 

Champion: "Oh my, I was going to say something similar."

 

Luna: "M-Magic..."

 

Nathan: *He pulled Luna's arm, as she started to slow down.* "We're nearly at the village." *He grunted in an annoyed-like manner, implying for her to hurry up.*

 

Luna: *She recalled the sounds of the party's previous fight with the Scoldrant.* (All this time.. This is real-)

 

Champion: "I haven't familiarised myself with backwater villages. Where is this again?"

 

Trevour: "This is Nikitik Village."

 

Nathan: (This is near my home-.. I think?)

 

Champion: "Does anyone have one of those RPG bags?"

 

Trevour: "They're the bags that can store limitless amount of items without ever expanding or getting heavier, right?"

 

Champion: "That's the one." *She smiled, continuing to hobble to the village.*

 

Nathan: "We just broke out of Sorrowprax. Even if we had one, I don't think we would've had the luxury of getting it back."

 

Luna: "RPG?" (This is real, but these acronyms.. Gah-) *She frowned in confusion.*

 

Champion: "Do we need a pass or anything like that to enter?"

 

Trevour: "Negative, miss. It has an Inn and a crafting shop." *He spoke with a smile of relief, listening to the faint sounds of people in the village.*

 

Nathan: "What about money?"

 

Trevour: "Leave that to me, sir."

 

Champion: "Money?" *She whispered to herself, looking at Trevour.* "I'll come too."

 

Trevour: "Sure thing."

 

Nathan: *He looked up, noticing the sun had started to set.* "I think we should rest for the night."

 

Trevour: "Sir?"

 

Nathan: "I usually prefer to sleep outdoors, but if I have an opportunity to sleep at the Inn, I'll take it."

 

Luna: "..."

 

Trevour: "Sounds excellent, sir."

 

Champion: "We'll get the supplies and you book in a room for us?"

 

Nathan: "No worries." *He spoke in a deep voice and nodded his head in agreement.*

 

Trevour: "Excellent." *He slowed down and started to walk in a more casual manner, stepping into the village.*

 

Nathan: "Why are you slowing down? Shouldn't we do what we gotta do quickly?"

 

Trevour: "We don't have to worry here. This is one of the few villages where warriors are-"

 

*A man noticed Trevour and gasped, causing nearby people to bow down to one knee.*

 

Luna: "I-It got quiet, wat's happenin'?"

 

Champion: "Oh my?"

 

Nathan: "They're bowing down to Trevour?"

 

Trevour: "Fear not! My appearance today is not business or threat related. Please carry on." *He shouted with a smile, causing the villagers to stand back up.*

 

Champion: "What did you do?"

 

Trevour: "Since this is the closest village to Sorrowprax, the warrior's have the most influence on them."

 

Villager A: *She ran up to Trevour, enthusiastically smiling with an opened mouth.* "C-Can I get you anything?"

 

Trevour: "No thank you, madam."

 

Villager A: "O-Of course." *She sighed and tilted her head down, slowly shuffling away.*

 

Trevour: "Sir-" *He caught Nathan's attention and pointed to his right.* "The larger house behind that small water fountain is the Inn."

 

Nathan: "Thanks." *He nodded his head at the champion and Trevour and started to walk away.* "Oh!"

 

Trevour: "Yes?"

 

Nathan: "Can you get me a sword?"

 

Trevour: "Erhm-?"

 

Champion: "We'll see what we can do." *She spoke with a high tone of voice, smiling with her eyes shut.*

 

Nathan: "Great." *He sighed in relief and pulled Luna's arm, causing her to stumble behind him.*

 

Luna: "Wat is with your fetish in havin' a sword?"

 

Nathan: "Tssk." *He frowned, purposely ignoring Luna's question.*

 

Luna: "Nah, I'm serious, aye?"

 

Nathan: "It's not a fetish."

 

Luna: "Wateva."

 

Nathan: *He sighed and walked up to the water fountain, purposely shoving Luna on a wooden bench.* "Stay here."

 

Luna: *She listened to the water flowing behind her.* "You're pretty harsh on a woman."

 

Nathan: "I don't care what gender you are."

 

Luna: "Oh? So, you a girl beater, aye?"

 

Nathan: "No, that's not what I-" *He shook his head and turned around, storming towards the Inn.*

 

Luna: *She looked down and raised her hands, waving them in front of her face.* (My eyes.. I still can't see anythin'-)

 

*Luna thought to herself with quivering lips, oblivious to the passing villagers who stared at her in shock.*

 

Woman: "Are you alright-?"

 

Luna: "B-Back off!" *She grunted, causing the woman to suddenly walk away.*

 

*Luna looked down to her lap, as tears of blood ran down her cheeks.*

 

Luna: (My eyes constantly hurt. I don't know where the hell I am, and there's all this unrealistic shit goin' on..)

 

*The sounds of a wooden door opening caught Luna's attention.*

 

Nathan: "I was able to get two rooms." *He waited for a carriage to wheel by before walking towards Luna.*

 

Luna: *She sniffed and quickly wiped the blood off her eyes.* "Good."

 

Nathan: "Tomorrow..-" *He sat down on the wooden bench next to Luna, looking up to the orange sky.* "I've been thinking about you lately."

 

Luna: "Y-You wat?"

 

Nathan: "Huh?" *He mumbled in realisation.* "I-I didn't mean like that."

 

Luna: *She looked away with blushing cheeks.* "Good. I don't even know what you look like, aye."

 

Nathan: "I was thinking.."

 

Luna: "Don't hurt yourself, aye."

 

Nathan: "No, I'm serious.. "You don't really know how things work around here, right?"

 

Luna: "Yea, sure. It's pretty tough bein' an alien."

 

Nathan: *He paused, raising an eyebrow.* "I'll escort you to Silver Wind Island."

 

Luna: "Aye?"

 

Nathan: "Silver Wind Island is the biggest city across both continents."

 

Luna: "If it's the biggest city, why haven't I heard of it?"

 

Nathan: "..."

 

Luna: "Well, why?"

 

Nathan: "You'll get answers there. Its research facility also contains The Library's archives."