Chapter 2: Meeting Sinbad, Dungeon Number 1

I had been traveling around Partevia for three years and had finally decided to leave. I was nearing a small village by the name of Tisan suddenly hearing a commotion from a group of people. Pulling my hood and scarf tighter around me. I disguised myself as a boy to avoid stares of people who would think it weird a girl to be traveling by herself. I also over the years learned I could manipulate the rukh in uncommon ways. I could make fire and manipulate water, bring about a tornado and even cause an earthquake if I wanted to.

As I got closer to the crowd it turned out to be someone denying the militaristic bastards that recruit for the army. "I'm the captain of the western boundary platoon, Dragul. You should've received enlistment notices from the platoon by now. Report within three days."

The other guy responded with "What if I said no?" I had to admit he had guts. But the rukh were reacting strangely to him. They were almost calling to me. Then Dragul goes and kicks him in the face. "You don't have a say in this matter. This is an order, not a request from the army."He says

A kid then runs up and the guard kicks him away and my blood runs cold. Then Dragul has the nerve to say, "No need to be hasty! You'll also be able to serve your country in five years as manpower." I start glaring at him hoping looks could kill. But before I could say anything the boy with purple hair stands up and says, "Hey you...Wait right there...Manpower? Just what do you think we are?"

"Exactly as I said. It's natural for a citizen to serve his country." Says Dragul. "You citizens are and indispensable manpower for the war against the Reim empire" I look at him horrified. How could he say something like that.

"Were not tools you could use in the war. My father never came back after he joined the troops. Same with every man in this village. I'll never join the army." says the boy. I clutch my necklace thinking about how my father should've stood up to these bastards but didn't. Then it seems like Dragul has the nerve to threaten this boy. "Sinbad...I heard you had a mother? Refusing to the summons is national treason. Don't ever forget that your treason will also affect your mother." then he just had to mention the thing that took my father from me, "You're also aware of that Dungeon, aren't you? The magicians of our country told that there is an immeasurable power sleeping inside it. That is why we have to obtain that power at all costs. That is the imperial command from his Highness. Not only for this country, but for its citizens. Sinbad. In the end, didn't your father also join the army for the sake of his country. Remember this well."

Then he goes to stab the boy and I interfere. The next thing he knows is that i'm blocking his blow with my daggers. I then say, "This is why I hate you militaristic bastards. You think you can just boss everyone around like their ants beneath your shoe." I have a determined look in my eyes "Now leave before I make you." Dragul just glares and leaves.

I turn to the boy and he just looks at me with wide eyes then smiles. "You didn't have to do that. But thanks anyways. My name is Sinbad." I return a smile and remove my scarf enough for him to see, "It was no problem. I've seen so many people killed or forced to serve in the army by bastards like him i couldn't just let him do that." I said. "By the way my name is Ruby. I've been traveling around the Partevian empire for the last three years." He then stares at me wide eyed. "Your a girl!" Sinbad exclaims. I sigh and respond, "Yes I am a girl. It's just easier to travel when you look like a boy." I then smile and continue "I'm going to the Dungeon Sinbad If you want a ride just ask. I'll be at the port. But you have to decide, do you truly want to change the world." He just stares at me dumbfounded and as I walk away I say, "It was nice meeting you Sinbad." He finally snaps out of his stupor and says, "It was nice meeting you too."

Later that night I was sitting in my tiny boat waiting for Sinbad. The rukh said he would be here so I was waiting. Then I hear a noise, like someone approaching. Then I hear, "Ruby. You said if I needed a ride to ask. So can I have a ride." I turn to him and smile, "of course. The rukh said you were coming so I was waiting for you. Hop on we should be there by tomorrow morning at earliest. Afternoon at latest." He smirks and hops on.

"Hey Sinbad. Do you have room for one more, because you're a man who seems willing to do the right thing no matter what." I say "And that's a man I would follow." He just stares at me with calculating eyes and he smiles and says, "Why didn't you just say so. I could use some company and from the stunt you pulled earlier I can tell you're a good fighter." I sigh in relief but he continues. "By the way what else can you do?"

"I can shoot a bow and arrow. I can also manipulate the rukh to move water, earth. Create fire and manipulate the wind." I say. "Though I'm not like normal magicians but I don't need spells."

"That's amazing. It will certainly come in handy in the dungeon." Says Sinbad. "Yes it will. We should get some sleep. See you in the morning."

When morning comes we had reached the dungeon and we saw Dragul standing there being the militaristic bastard he is. I stand next to Sinbad while he makes a speech, "Brat? You're also one. Aren't you? Listen Well. I will have this Dungeon's power for myself. I won't let you have that at any cost. You who do nothing but torment people...Never!" We run toward the dungeon and see a guy in green that seems familiar. Then it comes to me, "Yunan! is that you?" I say. He looks at me wide eyed and smiles, "Ruby it's good to see you. Are you following Sinbad?" He asks. I say, "Yes I am."

He then turns to Sin, "It's right there, Sinbad. That is the entrance to the Dungeon. Once you're in, you won't be able to get our till you clear it. Are you prepared?" he says. Sinbad has a confident glint in his eyes that seems kind of cute. And says, "Yeah. I've made my decision, that I'll definitely come back with that power." We then run towards the door and as we make our entrance Sin grabs my hand and pulls me in and a light envelops us.

We see a red planet and Sin reaches out to touch it. Next thing we know we're in a room that looks like it's going to fall apart. Then Sin says, "This is…?" We then run forward and we see the most amazing room ever. And it's full of dragons. "So this is...a Dungeon?". I think

This is going to be fun. I haven't seen Baal in a while so I wonder what he's been up to.

I then look the other and we start running toward a new adventure. A new me.