Author's Note:
I am happy to say that all spelling mistakes have been improved! (as promised last time)
For those who have read the first chapter and then came out thinking "What is happening in this story?" I thought a few clarifications would be helpful. The setting in the first chapter is the shadow games (Specifically the fight Jaden had with Camilla and basically what happened during the aftermath of the match)
I would also like to warn everyone that there will be original characters popping in on the story most of the time and that from this point on I will not be following the exact plot of the story since I am suiting the plot to the story and not the other way around (I know that's technically cheating but hey it's a heck lot easier ^_^ )
Lastly reviews actually comments would be really helpful as I wish to know the things I need to improve on.
Other than all this everything is fine and I hope you enjoy reading!
Chapter 2: And the wheel starts turning
"JADEN, WAKE UP!"
"Um… Hm…"
"JADEN!"
SLAP
"OUCH, Syrus quit it! I get it! I'm getting up just give me a minute to pretend I'm peacefully waking up after a good night's rest instead of being man-handled by my best bud at 2 in the morning …" grumbled Jaden.
"Quit whining Jaden, didn't you hear what Chumley just said… Oh were in big trouble now… Don't you realize how terrible this situation is, everyone's worried yet all you're doing is burrowing under your blankets and acting like nothing's wrong!" Syrus shouted, panting after unleashing all of that bottled anxiety.
"Ok, Syrus first of all look into my eyes"
"All right that's it" Jaden said appreciatively after Syrus started to respond to his order.
"Now I want you to take a deep breath and then slowly let it out, you got that?" and again Jaden had to smile after seeing Syrus nod his head in agreement.
WHOOO
The sound of Syrus inhaling and exhaling very audibly could be heard throughout the quiet dorms but instead of being creepy as it normally would the sound was very soothing or shall we say even life-saving in Syrus' case.
A few moments later, when Jaden saw that Syrus was once again in control of his emotions Jaden spoke up.
"Ok so you want to explain to me what all that fussing a while ago was about? I mean it's not like you expect me piece everything together when all I have to work with is being rudely awakened and then forced to divert a major panic attack, which you owe me for by the way, I tell you what if you promise to take over cleaning duty for a week I'll consider all debts wrote off, how about that sweet deal isn't it?" Jaden finished flashing off a cheeky grin.
"Why you no good inconsiderate jerk and here I was considering thanking you for helping me earlier. I realize now that you don't deserve even an ounce of gratitude especially not favors and what's this I'm hearing about taking over bathroom duty! The only reason you're assigned to do it is because most of the junk and the mess that's accumulated there is all your fault!" Syrus shouted flaying his arms to further emphasize his point.
"All right, all right I get it I'm sorry for trying to manipulate the situation and exploiting the poor little victim who nearly suffered from a panic attack whilst doing something as harmless as waking a per…" Jaden abruptly stopped after taking notice of the nasty glare Syrus directed at it.
From the way Sy's facial muscles were scrunching up and the fact that Jaden could see Syrus' mouth opening up, Jaden was willing to bet an entire month's worth of allowance that Syrus' was getting ready to lecture him so instead of having to face another 10 min. lecture (5 if he's lucky but then again he never is so 10 it is) Jaden decided to change the topic fast.
"Sy quick wasn't there something you needed to tell me, something urgent?" Hearing the Jaden's hasty insert and reading it for what it really was: a last minute crude distraction Syrus face darkened even more.
With half a mind to ignore Jaden's statement, it suddenly dawned upon Syrus that it was best to give Jaden the message first then beat Jaden up later for his insensitive verbal abuse.
Meanwhile Jaden, who was sweating over Syrus' decision, became extremely relieved to see the storm clear in his friend's eyes.
"What I was TRYING to say earlier…" Syrus began to say with a dangerous bite present in his voice. "was that apparently Camilla's castle wasn't destroyed at all, it's still here. Chumley saw it with his own eyes a while ago while he was out investigating some weird noise he heard while half-asleep. He wasn't sure if he was dreaming or not but since it didn't hurt to check he got up and scouted the area. At first, he couldn't see anything wrong but on his way back he swears he saw the castle appear before his very eyes."
"What I don't believe this! This better not be a joke or Chumley's in big trouble…" Jaden exclaimed cutting of Syrus' narration
"That's what I thought at first but then…" Syrus suddenly trailed off as if unsure whether to continue or not.
"But then…" Jaden prompted needing to know what it was that spooked everyone out.
"But then…" Syrus continued albeit with a shaky tone. "Chumely brought back evidence, evidence that everything he was saying was the truth."
"Evidence? What kind of evidence?" Jaden demanded.
"This…" Syrus replied and with that he reached into his pocket and pulled out a hastily folded note.
The note was written in a crisp sheet of white paper. The paper itself looked expensive but with the dozen or so marks littered on it probably from the abuse it encountered with its past viewers it lost the elegance Jaden was sure the paper was supposed to convey. The writing was in script and like the paper everything screamed neatness and elegance. The words inside were short and concise yet after reading them a spark of fear was left in Jaden's heat and he couldn't help but feel nervous about what lay ahead of them.
I am here on a quest
To discover the worthy
Those in disarray will surely not last
So I hope for your sake
That you won't disappoint
But put on your best
And fight to the last.
-Yaisha