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Chapter 3

The thing about jumping into a portal made of fire and darkness is that if you realize it's a bad idea halfway in your pretty much screwed. As soon as I had jumped in the portal. I realized something: Where does this portal lead me? Was this a trap? Would demons appear at the end of this portal? I really wished I had thought of those questions before I had jumped. How did the portal feel like? I'll sum it up in one word it was hot . . . really hot! The comfortableness was 0/10. I was thrown sideways and smashed into the edges of the portal. It went like this for about 20 minutes until finally the portal opened wide and I was thrown onto a moist floor and I heard birds singing, animals whispering and demons roaring. I looked up and saw canopy trees and vines. I realized that I was in a jungle and that confused me because there were no jungles in Egypt as far as I knew. Another thing weird thing was that I could hear the animals talking, it was faint but they were definitely talking. It is him! The one chosen by the fire lord himself! I backed up nervously and almost tripped when I looked back my jaw almost dropped there was a chasm at least 50 feet across but the terrifying part was that golden fiery light was being thrown all over the chasm emitting the jungle in a ghostly light. I immediately walked backward and looked back at the canopy were a bunch of little eyes stared back at me curiously. I tried to communicate with them through my mind. Please! Help me! Who sent me here?! The animals stared back at me for a couple of minutes before responding: It is complicated young one. Enemies of darkness have begun to rise! You mean like Grizelda? Yes! We do not know how he escaped! He terrorized our families in the Dark Age! When there was no light! Just cruelty, greed and corruption. Those where terrible times ruled by the one and only Demogorg- all of a sudden the jungle began to shake and the chasm light became brighter and larger. He is coming! The animals shouted. Be brave young one! Then they were gone. I turned around and a huge jet of flame leap out of the chasm and land right in front of me. Then the flames took on the form of a man. To start with he was 50 feet tall at least twenty feet taller than Grizelda, his four arms were covered in muscles and chains with 10 foot long swords in each hand. He wore armor that seemed to be made out of lava. He had a brutish face like a broker from Wall Street but the most unique thing about him were his eyes. His right eye was dull red like a camp fire full of warmth and hope. The other eye was yellowish white and it was full of rage and destruction like the dark side of nature. I could tell that this guy would either be your best friend or your worst nightmare. He took a step towards me and I cringed he radiated such power and royalty I felt like a peasant next to a king. The fire lord looked at me and said Jack Ryder, we meet at last. I am Zephyros lord of music and fire. I just looked at him in shock I couldn't believe I was standing next to one of the most powerful beings on the planet. The h-honor is m-mine my l-lord I managed to stutter. Zephyros laughed heartily and the earth shook. I'm sorry that this arrival was so sudden but I needed to get you away from SAD. Welcome to the amazon! He said spreading his arms. A sanctuary were men, animals and demons can live together in peace. I had to admit I was impressed getting demons to live with humans and animals in harmony seemed like a forgotten dream. So why did you summon me here my lord? Well maybe because I want you to be a host. I couldn't believe what was happening, how big of an honor it was right now. So? What do you say? He asked. I will not try to force you into hosting me. The choice is yours. I considered it for a moment and I wanted to say yes but then I thought of beautiful Sarah and hilarious Jordan (even though I would punch in the face the next time I saw him.) could I be so selfish to leave them there while Arthur took control of SAD and destroyed everything I loved about that place? In that split second I made my decision. Yes. I told Zephyros. Very well. You will have power beyond your wildest dreams whether you use it for destruction or peace is up to you. Now let me grant you a little gift. He flicked his hand and a burning sensation appeared in my back I collapsed onto the floor and my eyesight went fuzzy. When the pain finally stopped I shakily got to my feet and glared at Zephyros. What was that?! I shouted at him. Instead of looking shocked or angry that I had survived his attempt to kill me. He smiled at me and me and said how do you like them? I looked at my sides and gasped I had grown wings! They were extremely big and lava red. They were majestic and absolutely stunning. Now to get to business. Zephyros evaporated most of him went back into the chasm but a part of him floated towards me and went inside my chest and I gasped. The feeling was incredible I felt like I could lift mountains and destroy skyscrapers. How did I feel like? I felt like a God. Are you ready? We must find godlings. Why? I asked. He hadn't explained this part. For months we have heard rumors of enemies rising from hell. Wreaking havoc on villages and cities. My subjects are panicking. I send my best warriors to defeat them and the only things I get in return are their heads in duffel bags. We have to make an army of godlings to send them back into the pits of darkness. Are you ready? He asked. I took a deep breath and cleared my mind of SAD and of my friends. The past was in the past. This was my destiny. Let's go hunting and I flew into the night sky.

Now back to the present. You might be thinking, wow! We found an entire army of godlings and defeated all the demons and lived happily ever after. The truth was No, we didn't find any godlings. Not one and everyday my arguments with Zephyros got worse and worse. Right now we were hiding in the underworld. No, not the Greek underworld with that idiot Hades. He creeps the heck out of me. In the crime underworld where corruption and cruelty were common place. I'll tell you one thing the underworld is a terrible time and place to be in everything that's not you want's to kill you: bounty hunters, Bagats, angry girlfriends and the frickin doctor. By the way Bagats are shape shifters from the Philippines but now they reside in Indiana and the underworld. They have been in a killer mood ever since heat beat the pacers. Go figure. The gang war is also starting to tick me off, the vampires, demons and the spirits were all fighting for control of the underworld. I supported the vampires because they were fair and supported order but every time I decide to have a calm stroll, gangs would show up and start blowing things up. Right now I was in a bad mood so I immediately went to the bar were half the occupants were either asleep or drunk. Right now two gang members who werewolves I assumed because man those guys were smelly and super ugly were arguing with the bartender, a harmless old guy named Addler. Addler had always been nice to me so I decided to help him. Girls, Girls your both pretty and can you shut up now? Both of the members turned around and forgot about Addler. Excuse me?! They both said. Both of the guys turned around and glared at me. The werewolf on the right said to the one on the left. Abe, I think we should teach this little freak some manners he said cracking his knuckles. I think so too Josh said the guy on the left. Abe did a taxicab whistle and 10 werewolves appeared: backup. I should have been terrified but a lot had changed since I had hosted Zephyros I was no longer afraid of things like before. How cute! You hired your own little boy band. You dare mock me in front of my brothers! Bellowed Josh his eyes full of rage. No. In front of your boy band. I shot back. Josh howled and more werewolves arrived on the scene. Another boy band!? Are you guys going to sing for me? That's it kill this pansy! Then all the werewolves charged at me. I decided to end this battle before things got messy so I ignited my hand in flames and slammed my fist into the floor. The tremor was so powerful that almost all the werewolves were knocked out. The only one's still conscious were Abe and Josh. Abe gaped at me. That's not possi-he never finished that sentence because I punched him in the face. Then I grabbed Josh by the throat and slammed his head into the table. Both werewolves were unconscious. Then I took my seat. Addler thanked me over and over again. Hey buddy. You ever need a favor just ask. So I did. Hey addler? Have you seen any godlings around here? I expected him to say no, but to my shock he nodded yeah I have actually. Where?! Addler pointed toward the palace of the vampires. The king's daughter is a godling?! Yep he said. Thank you! Addler I said as I ran towards the king's palace. I decided to take an alternative route because I knew the king's guard wouldn't let me in but as I got near I began to notice little details. The windows were broken; guards lay sprawled on the ground and fires flicked inside the building. I immediately flew toward the top, opened the hatch and flew inside. I stuck to the roof and stayed in darkness I looked down and saw that most of the vampires were panicking. The king was trying to stop the chaos but failing miserably. Then the front doors of the gate blew open and a giant stomped into the room throwing them across the room. The king immediately stood up from his throne grabbed a tall cloaked figure, his daughter I presumed and tried to run for it but the giant blocked their path, grabbed the king and threw him across the throne room. Then cold evil laughter rang out and a man with a black hood stepped into the room I had to control my rage because I remembered that man all too well from the assassination of Zugore Benjamin. Well, how are you doing today King he mocked and kicked him straight in the ribs the king grew even paler and groaned. Enough! Shouted the woman the king had tried to escape with. Her hood fell off her face and I was stunned by her beauty. She was gorgeous. She had short black hair, high cheekbones; stunning blue eyes she had a slender body and wore a skin tight leather black suit and black boots. I could have stared at her all day but the black hood said well, well he said slicking his hair back aren't you beautiful. You know who you remind me of? My wife. She was beautiful just like you but then an accident happened and she looked horrible and every day she cried and I couldn't stand it he said as he walked toward her slowly. Then one day I come home and she's dead. Now I'm always smiling because baby I've walked through hell to get here and nothing is going to stop me. The daughter kneed him in the groin and the black hood fell off his face. His face was handsome but cruel with brown hair and his eyes danced with evilness. I've met a bunch of people some kind, some selfish, some heroic and some cruel but there are men out there who can't be negotiated with some men just want to see the world burn and he was one of those people. Ooooh a little fight in you he said winking. Yeah I like that. Then you're gonna love me and I dropped onto the battlefield.