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Long ago in the lands of Chima, there was a great female warrior named Leona. She protected from terrible disaster from a dear friend who was corrupted with greed and suffered serious injuries. When she was resting, the hole that swallowed her whole tribe, including her friend (cough, cough) I mean, former friend, increased threatening to wipe out Chima permanently. She went back to the place where the hole was getting bigger, her tribe land. Before she vanish, she told her dear animal friends that one day Eagerus will come back to finish what he started. But she said that another warrior, a descendant of hers, will come to protect Chima.

Now we're going to head into the story, starting with my OC, Ariel Leona Bakersmen.

And if I forgot that in the prologue, I do not own Legends of Chima or their characters

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Chapter 1

On Earth…

"Arie, dear. Arie!" called a grown feminine voice. "Where is that girl?" A middle - age woman stepped out of the doorway and onto the porch. A breeze blew by, lifting her curly reddish hair. "Coming, Mom!", another voice rang out from the fields that surrounded the old farmhouse. A teenage girl ran out of the fields, her long fiery red trailing behind her like a endless river. Coming up to the farmhouse, she'd quickly ran up the stairs and stopped to catch her breath. "What do you want?", she said between breaths, panting. "Arie, I thought I told you not to go anywhere unless you tell me. Otherwise I wouldn't have to worry and think you got yourself killed or something", her mother told her. "Sorry. I just woke up this morning and saw the fields. I felt like nature was calling me to come and play", she said honestly. Mrs. Bakersmen sighed. Oh, Arie, she thought. Ever since her husband and Arie's father was killed in a car accident, and she recently found out who the driver was, she moved with her daughter to the farmhouse that was given to her by inheritance from her great aunt. She didn't mind, just as long as she knows that she protected her one and only daughter.

However, this didn't stop Arie from becoming reckless. Everyday, she often comes back from school with a note of complaint from her teachers, saying that she should stay where she belongs. Although Arie was an extremely bright student and often brings up the highest grades in her class, she was also the target of the school bullies, especially the popular crowd and the teachers. She wasn't exactly the 'favored' student, because of her intelligence and athletic ability, she was a threat to the kids and the teachers. So Mrs. Bakersmen put a stop to that by pulling her out of school and started homeschooling her. But there wasn't anything she could teach her, since Arie was still in her second year of high school and that she was a college professor. But they managed to figure out a solution.

After Arie finished her studies, she would often go out to the fields and explore, coming back telling her mother stories of her adventures, especially about seeing animals that stand and walk on their hind legs like them from across the river. didn't mind hearing her daughter's stories, for she thought that she made them up. But after hearing them for the next couple of months, she began to worry. Maybe Arie was growing lonely and wanted attention. Well, she couldn't blame her. Even after she took Arie out of school, she has no friends. And to top them off, she often putting together her studies for the college, so she had no time for her.

But she was not lonely. Arie couldn't understand why, but she could see them. And when she go to the fields, preferably the meadow, she would look around to try and see if she had imagined them. But every time she did, she would pinch herself and muffle herself, in fear that she should startle them.

Meanwhile, as the girl talked to her mother, neither of them notice a dark figure coming towards them. That is until he stepped on a stick. "Who's there?" shouted. Then noticing the stranger, she whispered, "Arie, get behind me." Arie knew too well that when her mother whispers in that tone, it meant 'danger'. Nodding her head, she softly walked behind her mother, reached out and grabbed her hand. , once she felt her daughter's hand in hers, shouted out again, this time in a much protective tone, "Who's there?" The stranger, as he continued walking, laughed. "Oh, come on. Don't tell after all these years, you still don't recognize me." She narrowed her eyes at the sound of his voice. "Don't play dumb with me, Eugarus. I know why you're here. And you are not going to lay one finger on her." "Oh, I'm sooo scared", he said, mockingly. "Anyway, while we are on the subject, I know she's behind you. I also know that you are unarmed, while I", he gloated, pulling out a gun, " am. So, how are you going to defend her?" "Like this", she hissed. "Arie! The bo staff!"

Not hesitant to ask questions, she reached over and grabbed a broom. Tossing it over her mother, she knew what her mother planned next. Positioning herself near the edge of the porch, she waited for her mother to give her the word. "NOW!" With that, she sprang off and dashed into the fields.

At the Bakersmen's house…

Mrs. Bakersmen watched as her daughter disappear into the fields, knowing in her heart that she would never see her little girl again. Focusing her eyes on Eugarus, she asked, "Why do you insist on taking everything from me?" "How long will you keep the truth from her?", he questioned a smug look spreading across his face. "Let's cut the chase. You have already taken Derek from me and Arie. And now you decide to kill my daughter? I don't understand what truth you're talking about!" "Don't you remember the legend we studied in college?" "The Legend of Leona, Chima's greatest female warrior? I do remember. But I do not see what it has to do with Arie." "She is the one. And sorry about the misfortune of your husband. I merely thought that she would be in the car. I was not after him, but your daughter. I will take her out, even if it means chasing her back to where it all started." "Over my dead body!" She cried, lunging at him before he pulled the trigger. Swinging it down she hit him in the squarely in the left shoulder bone. " You wretched woman!" With that, he punched her in the stomach, throwing her off balance. Leaving her no time to defend herself, he punched her again, this time in the left arm. Without her fighting arm, she was vulnerable. He raised his arm again, putting every bit of power into this hit. It hit square into her stomach, leaving her wheezing and crumbling to the ground. Hearing the sound of a blade pulled out of its sheath, she looked up, seeing Eugarus hovering over her with a dagger in his hand. He leaned over to her face, closing over her ear, saying, " Farewell, Catherine." She suddenly became as still as a statue, he seized the opportunity and thrust the blade into her chest. " Now, excuse me. I believe it's time to get acquainted with her." He turned and walked into the fields, heading towards Arie.

Mrs. Bakersmen watched as he vanished into the fields, her shaking hands pressed on the wound. Gasping for air, she collapsed on the porch. Her breathing gradually grew slower and slower. As she stared out to the fields, she shakily lifted her hand towards them, whispering, "Be safe, my little Ariel." And with that, she drew her last breath. Her arm slammed onto the floor, becoming cold and limp. And her sky blue eyes became dim. There she remained, motionless.

In the fields...

Arie had never ran so fast in her life. But she knew she couldn't stop. She also knew that if she head back, the strange man would be there, probably waiting for the perfect chance to shoot her.

Why is he after me? And how does he know my mother? What was he going on about?

All these questions pounded in her head as she ran further and further. A gunshot rang out, sending the animals out of their homes, scattering them around the fields.

He's right behind me! She panicked, causing her run faster. She didn't know what to do. She was at the brink of her energy, when all of a sudden, a voice spoke in her mind.

Go to the meadow. Once you get there, head to the river. As soon as you reach the river's bank, swim to the other side.

Puzzled by this, she almost drew to a stop. That is until again, she heard another gunshot. Come on, Arie. You'll have to figure this out later. Right now, do what the voice said, and run to the river!

She sprinted off towards the river. Stumbling, she made it to the meadow. Then she headed down the path. Running, she only looked forward. Not behind her, nor beside her.

Not looking straight ahead, she stumbled upon an old tree root. Picking herself up, she started to continued running when a sharp pain shooted up from her ankle. Uh, she groaned silently. I must have twisted it when I tripped. "Arie! Arie! Where are you?!" A voice shouted out. Oh, no.

She quickly turned and sprang to the river, wincing as the pain throbbed at each step. Thankfully, the river was not too far. She barely, but got to the river bank. Looking around, she spotted a path of mossy rocks leading to the opposite bank. Walking to them, she placed her foot on the first rock. A rustling startled her. Whipping her head, she saw the frightening man, standing a few feet away.

"Come here, you little migit!" He rushed towards her like a pack of wolves after their prey. Quickly, she hopped on the next rock and then the next. Jumping on the center of the path, she nearly slipped and fell into the river. Eugarus stood at the bank, pulled out his revolver and point it to her back. Targeting his aim, he pulled the trigger and then ... Click.

Struggling to keep her balance, Arie was spooked by the shot. Losing her balance, she fell into the river. She flailed her arms and legs, trying to reach the surface when she remembered ... She can't swim!

Somebody, help me.

Her lungs were burning. She coughed, swallowing gulps of water. The last she remembered seeing before blacking out was a ancient crocodile man wearing ancient clothes swimming towards. Welcome to Chima, young Odd.

Then everything went black.