Rise of the Crystal Caravan

As most of you know; the world is covered in a radiation known as "miasma." Miasma is a thick ,radiation like substance, that can mutate people into monsters; if they stay in it for too long. However, special crystals can keep the miasma away, but they can only last for so long. However, a crystal can be recharged; with special water called "myrrh." Three drops of myrrh can give a crystal enough power to keep the miasma away for one year. The villages must send out a band of warriors called a "Crystal Caravan" to collect myrrh for their crystal.

The village where our tale begins is a small village called Tipa. Our heroes are all close friends; who have been together since they were kids.

The current caravan of Tipa has gotten too far up in years to travel anymore, and has sustained too many injuries. So a new caravan must be chosen. Many people have volunteered, but none have shown as much promise as: Alex the Clavat, Ra Luna the Selkie, Ilias the Yuke, and Lyle the Lilty. Therefore the village elders Roland and Malayde have chosen them to be the new caravan. They're all 13 and have trained in fighting and using magicite.

Prologue

The Day Before They Set out

"I guess tomorrow begins the journey." Said Alex. "Alright, might as well get some training in before getting ready for tomorrow."

Alex isn't like any of the other kids in Tipa. His parents were murdered, in front of him; by a swarm of monsters when he was four. His uncle took care of him and tought him how to fight until he died from an illness when Alex was ten. So Alex has lived alone for 3 years, focusing on training, so he can protect his friends. Since Tipa is such a small village; everyone pitches in to supply him with necessities. He tries to run his parents business as a Blacksmith. Which, in his case, is very hard to do.

Because he's been alone for so long. He has obtained a sort of cold attitude, with very few emotions. He's also obtained a very protective nature. Because he promised his uncle that he would protect everyone; so he does everything he can to protect his friends.

"It'll be pretty hard without you here." Said Ra Luna's father Muh Jica.

"I don't do that much." Said Ra Luna, daughter of the tailor, out of modesty.

"Your father's right. You have talent at being a tailor." Complemented her mother Roo Jay.

"Actually. She's right, she doesn't do much." Teased Gul Toh her little brother.

"You little!" Ra Luna laughed and chased him.

" Momo Phi a little help."

"You got yourself into that mess, so you have to get yourself out." Said her little sister Momo Phi

"Oh, come on."

"No."

As this was going on. Her mother went into the kitchen and began to make dinner, and began to tear up.

"Do you have to go in the caravan tomorrow?" Asked Ra Luna's mother

"Yes, mother, I do."

"Just remember. As soon as you're through getting myrrh; come back as soon as you can!"

"Alright, dad, I understand."

"*sigh* What am I going to do without you?" Her mother said while hugging her tightly.

"Don't worry mom you'll be fine. Gul Toh and Momo Phi will be here."

Ra Luna was a bit different from the average Selkie. Most Selkie's were thieves and put themselves first; however she's more caring and kind. She's wants to be in the caravan to see the world. She's always had a connection with Alex.

You're polishing you're lance?" Asked Chad his little brother.

"Yeah, there's no point in carrying a dirty, scarred up weapon." Responded Lyle.

"Come on boys, dinner's ready!" Called Lumarl Lyle's mother.

"Okay we're coming."

They started going downstairs to eat. When they got down there. Lyle found a surprise. A cake made by his family as a farewell gift.

"Guys..."

"It's a going away gift." Said Chad

"We helped her make it." Said Mia his little sister

"They worked very hard on it." Said his father Ted

"...Thank you so much." Said Lyle somewhat speechless.

"Well there's no point in letting it sit there."

"Yeah! Let's eat."

"Mom."

"Yes, Chad?"

"Can I go in the caravan with Lyle?"

"No, you need to get stronger first." said his mother while giggling.

"Okay! I'll train everyday and become even better than you Lyle!"

"I'll be looking forward to it. We'll have to do some sparring when I come back and see how much better you've gotten!"

Lyle like most Lilties. Is pretty wild, hyper, and active. So magic's not his forte. He is the son of the merchant family. He's always dreamed of being in a caravan and being able to fight a variety of monsters.

Ilias was figuring out what all she was going to carry. She planned on carrying a lot of stuff, since she can leave most of it in the caravan.

"Hmmm, maybe some of these, a few of those."

"Ili (that's her nickname.) is all of this really necessary?" Asked her brother, Elgove

"There's no point in going unprepared."

"Well I guess that's true. Just don't go overboard and carry too much stuff."

"That's what the caravan is for. I can store it there, so I'll have it with me."

"I guess that would help."

"Anyway, thanks for helping me pack."

"No problem, you are my sister after all."

"I can't wait for tomorrow. I can finally study so many different things and places."

"You always did love studying."

"I can't help it, I like learning."

"I guess that's what happens, when you're the first born of an alchemist."

"Ili, Elgove dinner time." Called their mother, Arisha.

"Coming mother." Responded Ilias.

When she got down to the bottom. She found plenty of star carrots and rainbow grapes.

"I figured, it wouldn't hurt to have some of your favorite food before a journey such as this."

"Thank you mother. You didn't have to do all this."

"I wanted to, so I did,"

"Sorry I'm late honey." Said her father, Seiberg.

"You got wrapped up in your work again?"

"mmm Yes."

"That's typical dad for you." Said her little brother Enselus while lightly laughing.

"Hahaha so true." Agreed Ilias.

"Dad, no comment." Asked Elgove.

"No. Because they're speaking the truth."

Everyone began to laugh.

Ilias, the daughter of the alchemist, has always been interested in learning. She always wanted to study the other places in the world, but the miasma hindered that. Then she saw the caravan as an opportunity to get out and do research. Ilias is normally quiet and can focus very well, so magic is nothing for her.

I know it's a little boring, but it'll pick up later. Please excuse my grammar errors, I am still a kid.