AC: The Arc 3 begins and some plot discovery came for the story and will explain more what you've read in the prelude. You will also see more of the good side of Navare'par.

Arc 3: The temple of the desert

Chapter 1: The cavern

It was a dark and empty cavern. Nothing could be seen around it. It was too just too dark. Suddenly, in the air, a flash of light occurred and two being appeared. It was Navare'par and Illumina who were in the air. Illumina couldn't see anything with her head in the stomach of Navare'par and the M'arrillian realised that he couldn't see anything. It was too dark to see. One thing was sure in his mind, he didn't feel the ground. He also knew that the human was with him and squishing his big gut.

"...Human...We're going *Starts falling* toooooooo fallllllllllllllllll!" Screamed Navare'par.

Illumina was unstuck of him and she felt with him and she shouted in fear.

Navare'par landed on the ground.

"Urgh! Dammit...That hurt." Said the M'arrillian.

He heard Illumina screaming.

"That will hurt even more with my fight against Ica." Commented Navare'par.

He could try to catch her, but he couldn't see anything. Also, he didn't have time to move. Illumina landed directly at the middle of his stomach. Navare'par grunted in pain when he felt his jelly belly body squished half through him. Illumina bounced in the air and felt once again in the stomach of the M'arrillian.

"That hurt a lot. Hope it didn't hurt...My appetite." Whined Navare'par. He moved his head at her. "...What did you do human?! You just intervene into my duel against Ica. I was victorious! You couldn't do something like that."

"I was the only one not forbidden to act in the fight." Replied Illumina a little confuse. She was lucky to fell on the stomach of the M'arrillian, anywhere else and she was coded. "I cannot let you murder Ica! He's my friend!"

Navare'par raised his head and he tried to look at her. He didn't saw her, but he still felt her on him. He didn't comment about this it right now.

"It is my mission to kill him before he destroy Perim! He is just using you." Said Navare'par.

He felt her moving on his stomach and he felt the she is turning at his direction.

"You are wrong. It's the opposite! He's here to save Perim!" Shouted Illumina.

"That's useless...Anyway...Where are we?" Asked Navare'par. He knew humans travel a lot and she might know more about it.

"I...I don't know. I can't see anything...Hey! Now that I think about it...Why didn't you fly when you were in the air?!" Shouted Illumina remembering that the M'arrillian could fly. "Did you want to crash on the ground?"

"Hey! I often forgot things when everything happens too fast. IT HAPPENS THAT I CAN FORGET THINGS SO GET OVER IT!" Screamed Navare'par in shame because of his stupid mistake.

His voice echoed in the cavern.

"Fine! You don't have to scream." Said Illumina.

"Good...Now...Can you get off me?" Asked Navare'par.

Illumina grunted and she moved away from his stomach. She stood up and she heard the sound of the M'arrillian standing up. He then bumped against her.

"Watch it!" She shouted pushing his fat stomach.

The M'arrillian backed away.

"Sorry...Too bad I could see anything." Said Navare'par.

"Hey...Why aren't you doing anything against me?" Asked Illumina.

"...*Sigh* I already told you that I'm found of humans." Said Navare'par. He managed to put a hand on Illumina shoulder. "I'm just frustrated about what you have done. I'm not angry at you. Listen human. If we could see something...I'll help you get out of here. Promise me to say nothing about Ica. I don't want to know why you want to protect him. Listen." Warned the M'arrillian seriously. "I will not hurt you, but I will shut you up if you try to say anything."

Illumina said nothing. She was glad and lucky that the M'arrillian was helpful.

"Anyway...All we need is light." Said Navare'par.

Illumina thought about it and she remembered that her necklace forged by the Cothica produce light. She took it in in her hand and pointed it at the direction of the M'arrillian. The blue crystal from the necklace started to shine, even under the special tissue making it invisible. The blue light shined and revealed the cavern and the fat M'arrillian looking at her. He putted his hand in front of his face.

"Not strait at me." Said Navare'par.

Illumina moved it away and looked around. The M'arrillian did the same.

The cavern was of orange color and seemed to have some sand passing through some holes in it. The cavern was well sculpted and it meant that it was use long ago.

"Where are we?" Asked Navare'par. He turned at the direction of Illumina. "You should know it. You are the one who used the Flux Bauble."

"Where is it?" Asked Illumina.

They looked around and they found nothing. Navare'par turned around and Illumina saw some pieces of the Flux Bauble.

"Found it." Said Illumina.

"Where?" Asked Navare'par.

"You're...I think it's with the armor covering your butt...If you have one...If you have one crush it. It's not usable anymore." Said Illumina.

"...We have to use the long way to get out of here." Said Navare'par looking on the ground. "Sorry. Even if I remembered I could fly...Well...The gravity would break it anyway."

"It's alright...I'm over it...I don't know why we are here...I only thought anywhere else in the city to be honest...He didn't brought us in the city." Said Illumina a little confuse by this.

"Anyway...I don't know where that light came from...Only that it's coming from you, but it will be useful to get out of here...So...Take the lead human, I'll be near behind you." Said the M'arrillian.

"And to know you might try something. You kidnap me and try to kill Ica." Replied Illumina.

"It is my job and my living." Said Navare'par without too much emotion. He tried to hide them.

He looked at Illumina and he saw her glaring at him.

"Alright...I'll march by your side." Said Navare'par.

Illumina said nothing and she continued glaring.

"Fine! I'll take the lead!" Shouted the M'arrillian.

Illumina pointed one direction and Navare'par opened the march. He walked forward with Illumina behind him.

"Don't take it wrong. I just feel like there is something dangerous in front of us to be honest." Said Illumina.

Navare'par turned at her direction and he saw that she was honest. He didn't analyse her emotion good enough. She wasn't glaring at him, she was unsure. He walked first and he wondered what danger lies ahead, if there is one.

In Al Mipedim

Tobek walked first at the direction of the castle with Ica and Tigerslash behind him. They followed the mipedian without saying anything, but Tigerslash was definitely worried about Illumina and he grunted a few times. He was frustrated about their incapacity to help her for now.

"Tigerslash...You should calm down. We will save her. The M'arrillian will not hurt her. There is nothing for him to gain." Said Tobek.

"You're going to trust his word that he is found of humans!" Shouted Tigerslash. "He's a M'arrillian! They're monsters! Anyone of this tribe is a monster with thirst of control and domination."

"That's racist." Commented Tobek. "You should learn a little more about them before saying things like that."

"The M'arrillian is also a tribe created by Cothica." Said Ica. "Cothica doesn't hate their tribe. It will be pained to hear you said that about them."

"Screw the Cothica! This isn't like in your time! They tried to conquer Perim twice and enslave us under the command of Aa'une. It's not happening right now because they are still in a civil war, even after 3 000 years!" Shouted Tigerslash.

"They have been created by the Cothica just like the five other tribes. I will not accept another insult." Warned Ica.

Tigerslash wanted to give him a piece of his mind and a punch on his face, but the problem was that Ica is wearing a mask and he wasn't sure if a punch on his face will make him uglier or...somehow, prettier. They continued walking while Tigerslash just wanted to put him out of his way.

His mind went back to Illumina and he wondered if she will really be alright. He tortured his mind again and again, imagining the worst case scenario. He could only guess that she will be found dead. He closed his eyes while walking behind Ica and he grunted.

"Illumina...I...I never said how I felt for you." Said Tigerslash. "Why am I so afraid?" He asked quietly.

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Maybe because she is a human. Only a few creatures befriend a human...Even fewer befriend multiple humans. You might be the only one who fall in love with a human...More than a crush. There were strange crush before. Some were homosexuals and others heterosexuals. It was the big question about how humans do it.

That voice again...Shut up. It's not the right time! Said Tigerslash in his mind. The voice he heard worried him. He said more than one sentence this time. At the same time, maybe the voice is right? Maybe he should listen to it. Maybe you are right...Maybe...It's because she is a human.

You are in danger of losing her. You already notice her blushing with Ica. Ica is stealing your love.

But...He isn't...interested. Said Tigerslash in his mind.

Do you really think it is that way? He already get attach to her when Tenebrae cursed her. He tries to hide his love. You do not have much time. You have to do it now.

Do it now? What do you mean by that? Asked Tigerslash to the strange voice.

You have to confess your love for her before it is too late. If you take too much time, Ica will steal her and you will lose her.

Ica...He'll...do it? Asked Tigerslash to the voice.

Of course he'll do it. He doesn't care that much about you. He gave you some information to use your love for her at his advantage. You are her body guard, so his mind is focus on his mission. You have to make sure she loves you.

...I will...I will confess my love to her when she is safe. Said Tigerslash with a firm determination. He wasn't even aware that he was losing her that much.

Tigerslash waited for a moment and he heard nothing. He wondered what the voice it, but he tossed that question aside.

He followed them at the castle.

Unknown place.

Hahahahaha...This is all but good news!

A voice resonated in the oblivion. Tenebrae was plotting for his return to Perim.

Arise my most powerful servant!

Water came to the oblivion and something appeared. It was foreshadow by the oblivion of this world and was partially transparent. He wasn't physically in this place and it was only an astral projection.

"What do you want master?" Asked the servant.

I want to know your report on finding the legendary battlegears.

"I have found nothing for now. It is difficult to search the energy of the gear to locate them." Said the servant.

Hum...Exactly as I guessed. I should know the Cothica was smart enough to hide his most powerful creation from me. Continued searching and watch my...future bride.

"What? Future bride? Oh...You mean her." Said the servant. "I'll make sure she won't die."

She survived my...Warth...Fuhuhu. You may go now. I want to make my evil laugh alone.

The servant nodded before disappearing.

...Illumina and Ica are currently separated and Tigerslash anger is rising. Tobek joined the group and the fat M'arrillian is with Illumina. Everything is going exactly to my plan. Illumina. Your world will be mine too. Hahahahahaha...Hahahahaha! HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

AC: This is the end of the first chapter of this Arc. The plot thickens even more now.