Hey, readers! Welcome back to A New One Rises! I have finished this chapter and am going to try and get a new chapter up each week. I say "try" because school is gonna be tough for me this year. I am homeschooled so we have sorta started on the school year already and my load is gonna be a big one. There is the main reason for why any chapters get posted late and I didn't say every week on the same day so be watching. Also, I lost the notebook that I have been writing out the story in and just found it today so yay the story doesn't have to be rewritten! Now, I have wasted enough of your time with my problems, on with the story!
Chapter 2
Dang it! Why can't anything be unhostile in this place?! Jason thought to himself. Having almost been eaten by both flora and fauna, nearly chased off the island on multiple accounts, and now, being chased by some mecha mohawked freak who wanted his pelt. "Dude, seriously, bug off! Find something else to pester, will ya?"
"Skulker does not give up the hunt just because his prey wishes for him to!"
"Aw, c'mon! I don't need this!" Jason frantically searched for a place to hide, however, he hadn't noticed during his crash landing that the trees thinned out near the mountain. All he could do was keep running and pray that he could lose him on the way.
"Our chase is nearing its end! Prepare to meet your doom. In fact, you should feel honored to perish at the hands of the Ghost Zone's greatest hunter!"
Jason knew he should be more concerned about getting to his destination, but the Skulker's words just seemed too ominous. Ghost Zone? Jason thought. What does he mean Ghost Zone? He dismissed it for a later time when he could actually think about it.
A few minutes later, Jason found himself at the foot the mountain. "Nowhere to go but up," Jason said beginning to scale the mountain as swiftly as he dared. He managed to get about a third of the way up when a ray hit a couple of inches to his left. Skulker was still following him. "If I ever get out of here, I will smack the next person with a mohawk I meet."
"Be reasonable," Skulker yelled. "You will ruin your pelt if you fall. Just climb down, and die with the pride that you weren't ended by a lesser being."
"You know what, Mechahawk? You're really getting on my nerves. For the last time, BUG OFF!"
Jason continued his ascent with Skulker still unrelenting in his hunting zeal, shooting volley after volley of energy blasts. Next thing he knew, there was a loud bang, a flash of light, and suddenly he was dangling by one hand on a crag of rock. "Way to go, Mechahawk! You actually almost got me! Keep it up, it's really improving the climb!"
"Well, since you asked so politely," Skulker replied preparing to fire another missile. Jason took the opportunity to throw a loose rock at Skulker's arm, effectively jamming it. Pressure built up immediately and exploded, destroying Skulker's arm.
"Ha, take that!"
"You'll pay for that whelp!"
Jason didn't care to hear any more out of Skulker so he chucked another rock at him. It met its mark, and this time in his face, damaging both his mouth and eyes. After that, Jason scrambled up the rest of the mountain, finally reaching the ledge where the cave was located.
"Gah!" Jason gasped as he pulled himself up onto the ledge and rolled over. He had never felt more tired in his life. Reluctantly, He picked himself up, knowing he wasn't safe yet. He still had to get inside the cave.
Drawing closer, the feeling that this was something he should probably leave alone grew stronger. He really wanted to turn back, but he knew he didn't have many other options. He finally pushed aside all doubts and entered the cave which turned out to be a short tunnel.
Upon reaching the end of the tunnel, he came into the inner chamber of the cave, and it was huge! He hadn't expected it to be so big inside when he had seen where it was in relation to its position in the mountain. Glistening stalactites and stalagmites of varying sizes encompassed the cavern, also dotted with small pools.
"Amazing, isn't it?" asked a voice from behind.
Jason was immediately pulled back to reality as he jumped and turned around to see whom the voice belonged to. His gaze quickly locked on to a tall green gaseous figure floating two feet away. Jason wanted to yell in fear, but thought better of it.
The figure appeared to have a slight yet ever shifting form. It s few non changing features included fiery blue hair, a torn gray and white cloak, and black gloves with a red line going down one side. Its face, when solid, had a look of slight amusement and understanding.
"I wouldn't have expected the first human to enter this cavern would be so calm, although I can tell you are quite fearful and confused." it said.
"Oh-ho-ho, that's an understatement! I have no idea where the heck I am, I have had to fend off the inhabitants of this place since I got here, heck, I don't even know how I got here! None of this makes any sense!" Jason yelled hysterically.
"Calm down, I'm sure it hasn't been that terrible for you," it replied ignoring the look of disbelief on Jason's face. "If you would just listen," it continued, "I shall do my best to explain."
Jason struggled to regain control of his breathing. Once he had done so, he composed himself and stared at the thing before him. "Fine, I'm calm. Now, could you please tell me where I am?"
Well, looks like Jason has gotten himself in some trouble since last time. What will this new character do? Will he tell Jason what he wants to know? Will he take advantage of his helplessness and ignorance, and use him for his on ends? Will my chapters ever get longer? Find out next time on A New One Rises!
