A/N: Sorry for the late update and very short chapter (Only 1k words), but this had to be split and the other part is going to be around 3-5k Words so dont worry! (More info in the authors note after the chapter. Enjoy!


Jaden and the his chosen crew had been called to the chancellor's office for last prepping before heading out on their mission.

"So let me get this right, again." Jaden started, "I can only take six people with me because of practical reasons?"

"Yes, it would be very impractical to take, say 20 or 50 people with you, considering you have to have transportation, food, and supplies for everyone, and also because the more people go the more of them are at risk of dragging you behind. You seven, are just the right size for keeping care and looking out for each other. Not too small to feel like you are alone, and not too big to be unable to control." Chancellor Shephard calmly answered.

"And also -" Cashmir stood up from his seat and walked towards one of the paintings in the room whilst talking to the crew. "The places you are going and paths you are taking won't support a bigger mass of people. For example, your first destination the Temple of the Wanderers, in Granite Falls wont be a place where a mob of 50 people would be able to go. If you are lucky, all seven of you will make it there unharmed, with some luck that is."

Jaden could feel Alexis tense up beside him, and as he looked around, he could see that some of the crew grew anxious.

"Look guys." Jaden said softly, and quietly. "You don't have to come if you are afraid. I wont hold it against any of you if you decide to stay here." He finished.

There was a long silence, which was only broken by Cashmir doing whatever he was doing at the painting. Poking it? Maybe? Jaden didn't know, he didn't care.

Finally Syrus spoke.

"And let you have all the fun?"

"Or take all the glory?" Jesse continued with a smile

"Or let you have all the greatest duels and adventures?" Bastion finished.

"Never ever would we let you go alone." Chloe confirmed.

A small smile made it's way to Jaden's lips. He knew he had made the right choice choosing his friends. They were the most loyal people he knew, and he knew that with them on his side, the mission wouldn't be impossible. Cashmir returned to the table where the crew waited, he was carrying a piece of paper, old paper that is. Jaden couldn't remember what it was called, parchment maybe?

Cashmir laid the parchment onto the table and opened the folds to it's full length. It was some ancient language, Jaden could see it wasn't english.

"This is the prophecy of the Old God, it's a prophecy that the Oracle of the first Wanderer saw and wrote down. It says."

"Within the darkest night, there shall rise a new knight.

A Knight whom once was king, of the gentle darkness that lays within.

Before he can fulfill his destiny, he must first find peace.

That starts from Granite falls, where he will look for these"

*On the piece of parchment there was a drawing of an eye, that was on the loop end of a key.*

There was a long silence after Cashmir had finished reading the prophecy. Jaden may not know the language written on the parchment, and he may not know what everything in the prophecy meant, but it had lit a spark inside him. A spark that told him he was part of something bigger now, and that this was his destiny.

"This isn't the whole prophecy. As you can see, the parchment is ripped from the bottom, meaning that most likely the rest of the prophecy is in the Temple of Wanderers in Granite Falls. That is where you are headed." Cashmir then rolled the parchment back, handing it to Jaden, with something else aswell, a small note. "It contains the insturctions on how to reach the temple when you are close to it. No need to open it now. It will all make sense when you get there.

Chancelor Shephard stood up, signaling the crew to stand up aswell.

"You are from this point onwards on your own, I wish the best of luck to you each in your efforts, and may the light guide you." Shephard said as he then hugged everyone, and signaled them to leave the room.

:*:

The crew had packed and were all walking with their bags full of money, basic survival supplies and such towards the dock of the Academy where a speed boat awaited them.

"Do you have any idea where to go first?" Syrus asked. He probably didn't mean to insult Jaden, but the word came out a bit harsh.

"Yes, we are headed to Granite Falls." Jaden answered bluntly.

"The one in Washington?" Jesse asked.

"Nope, the ones in China."


A/N: I apologize again for the short chapter, but it's due to me cutting the original chapter in half as I want the first bit of traveling (which will have (SPOILER SPOILER) the first duel aswell (finally)) to be completely in one chapter rather than split into this and the next one. So expect the next chapter to be around 3-5k Words!

ALSO, I would like yout feedback on the little prohpecy part, good or bad idea? Good rhymes or not? And any reviews of the story are appreaciated!

Have a wonderful day, and cya next time! :3