Chapter 1- Apocalypse

Marko looked out at the ocean with his ocean blue eyes and breathed in the scent of it, today was the most important day of his life it was the day he would drink the Nectar of Ninani to see if he would summon a spirit animal. He then looked at the flag for Oceanus ,his home, and there on the flag was Mulop the Octopus Great Beast and then he took a good luck charm out of his pocket and looked at it "Apocalypse one of the 5 Lost Souls." Marko said as he starred at the great Salt Water Crocodile then he ran his hand through his black hair and headed out the door to the ceremony.

A impressive assemblage had gathered in the square. Then Marko remembered that the Chiefs daughter was going to drink the nectar as well there was a grandstand for the Chief and his family as well as assortment of ocean birds, fish in tanks, and there was even a Amayan Alligator chained to a post. But the thing that really excited him was that Kalani ,their queen, was there on the stage along with Katoa ,the green cloak that gave them nectar, and some man that had brown hair and brown eyes but, he had a lynx with him.

Marko then walked over to the bench and bowed to Oceania ,the chiefs daughter, and sat next to the Evans son Max. He then scanned the scanned the crowd and saw his mother waving along with his elder brother.

Katoa then walked to the front of the stage with her lemur perched on her shoulder and her graying hair in a braid and spoke "Attention my fellow Hundred Islanders! Before the eyes of man and beast, we are gathered here today for the most sacred thing in all of Erdas and to see which beast will unite with one of these 3 lucky candidates; Lady Oceania, Max son of David, and Marko son of Will." A loud cheering erupted for Oceania and died at the mention of the other two. Katoa then opened a flask and raised it above her head "Oceania Marina, come forward." The crowd then erupted with cheers again as Oceania made her way to Katoa and kelt in front of he "Receive the Nectar of Ninani." Oceania then took a sip from the flask Marko was practically on the edge of his seat and he looked around to see if anything would happen. Nobody spoke and nothing happened Oceania then gulped and hung her head as she walked back to the bench. "Max son of David, come forward."

David then walked up to Katoa and knelt before her "Receive the Nectar of Ninani." Katoa then raised the flask to his lips and he took a sip and of course, nothing happened. "Marko son of Will, please step forward." Marko then felt pale now all the eyes where on him he thought he was nervous before but now he thought he was going to a heart attack. Marko then rose to his feet and walked to Katoa and knelt. He felt his hands shaking and Katoa just smiled and said "Receive the Nectar of Ninani." Marko took a sip from the flask and swallowed. It tasted absolutely amazing almost like honey suckle!

He then stood up and a tingling sensation then started in his chest and spread out to the rest of his body. The birds began to cry out the, Alligator then started thrashing around and snapping his jaws, and the fish started swarming in their tanks. The ground began to tremble. The sky darkened, as if a tropical storm was going to hit them. A brilliant flash pierced through the darkness, it was like lightning but closer than the lightning that hit old man Jenkins blacksmith shop.

Onlookers gasped and started murmuring. The flash of light then stopped and Marko had to blind at least 10 times to make his vision clear. He felt surprisingly joyful despite the fear he just had.

And then he saw the Crocodile.

Marko's jaw dropped his village has had experiences with Salt Water Crocodiles, and he almost died because of one of them, but he still loved crocodiles. But this crocodile was enormous! It was at least 3 times as big as the biggest crocodile he has ever seen! The crocodile had green scaly flesh with bits of black, humongous jaws and teeth, strong legs, and a tail that looked like it could snap you in two if it were to hit you with it.

But the eyes were orange like the sunset. Wait orange eyes and a salt water crocodile? Only 2 other people had a Salt Water Crocodile but they used Bile to summon them so they cheated. But ORANGE EYES! Only 1 Crocodile had orange eyes in Erdas history. Apocalypse. The great Crocodile opened its jaws and made a roaring sound and the water around the island receded at least a mile and then came back a minute later.

This was him, this was Apocalypse the Salt Water Crocodile said to be able to control water. The one that was apart of the Lost Souls, THE Lost Souls that are apart of the Great Beasts but were killed after they defeated Gerathon and Kovo with their powers.

The crocodile then made its way to Marko and its head was at his waist when it stood up. It's muscles bulging with strength. The crowd backed away with fear, in a usual encounter he would have wrestled it and killed it to bring back to the village to eat but, this was Apocalypse. Marko held out his hand and the crocodile put his snout to his hand. The touch was electric, and Marko's tingling immediately ceased.

For a instant, Marko felt brave, intelligent, and strong. He breathed in the scent of the crocodile, which smelled pleasantly like the ocean breeze, and saw the details of his scales with enhanced scenes.

Then it all ceased in an instant.

Marko then smiled and laughed happily and hugged the great crocodile. The crowd starred in awe as a 11 year old hugged one of the most feared creatures in their village. He had done it he had summoned a spirit animal. Not only that but it was one of the 5 Lost Souls and his favorite of the Lost Souls!

Oceania, the Chief, and Kalani lead forward interested in what just happened. His elder brother smiled at Marko, his mother clapped, and his father nodded approvingly.

The stranger in the green cloak next to Kalani walked up to Marko and put his hand on Marko's shoulder. "I am Firnen and this is Frost." He said looking down at his lynx. "I have come to take you to Greenhaven Castle. I won't pressure you to take our vows. But stay close to me and I will defend you from harm. You are needed greatly in the Greencloaks."

Marko nodded. This was to much to digest for Marko so he just went with the flow. Kalani then stepped forward next to Marko and the crocodile and said in a loud and powerful voice. "My fellow Hundred Islanders! On this day we celebrate the return of our savior! News of this will be celebrated all across Oceanus and Erdas! Fore Apocalypse has returned!" She then lifted up her arm and in her hand was a good luck charm that was in the shape of a crocodile.