Chapter 10: In Marucho's dreams
Joe's POV
As soon as the wind started blowing It took us to another place. It was a dungeon, with a lot of ponds. I woke up next to a smaller pond and saw Klaus trying to wake Marucho up.
Come on, Marucho! - Klaus shouted.
Where are we? - I asked.
I don't know, It's somekind of a dungeon I guess... - Klaus said.
Then Marucho started waking up.
W...What happened? - he asked.
Then Frosch appeared in front of us.
This is the place your test will be. - he said - Marucho, I believe you know this place really well...
Marucho looked around and he froze.
Oh no... - was the only thing he said.
I will give you a riddle that will help you past the test. - Frosch spoke. Then he said the riddle.
Long ago, a monster lived in here,
Be aware, again he might appear,
The ground is his best allie,
Water is his biggest fear,
Remember, to pass this test,
You have to make him dissapear.
That's all from me, now good luck with the test... - Frosch said and then he dissapeared.
Marucho, where are we? - I asked.
This...This is one of my dreams... - Marucho said with fear.
You mean, you dreamed this? - Klaus asked.
Yes, I dream this dream at least once a week, I...I don't know why... - Marucho answered.
And...What's the point with the riddle? - I asked.
I don't know about that. - Marucho said - But as It said, there's a monster in here. Before he appears, he always roars in my dreams. Then I start running and hide, but he always finds me. In the end, I always run into a dead end, and when he tries to hit me, I wake up...
Well, I think It's time we end this dream of yours. - Klaus said.
Yeah! - I shouted.
Then we started walking through the dungeon. Marucho knew every inch of this place since he dreamed this a lot. We were walking in circles for an hour maybe.
So, how long are we gonna walk like this? - I asked.
I don't know... - Marucho said - I'm trying to figure out the riddle.
Everyone is! - Klaus said.
Yeah, but I have no idea what it meant. - I said.
Me neither... Klaus said.
Roarrrrrrrr! - In one moment, we heard a big roar.
Is that roar what you were talking about? - I asked worried.
It's him! - Marucho shouted - Run!
We started running. Soon the monster was behind us running too. He was tall and grey, and his body was like a monkey, the only difference is that he was running like a human.
He's gaining on us! - Klaus shouted.
I know, just keep running! - Marucho shouted.
We were running for a long time, and then we saw a hole where we could have hide.
Lets hide in here! - Klaus shouted.
No! - Marucho shouted too - I hid in here once in my dream, but he found me!
Then where should we hide? - I asked.
Nowhere! - Marucho said - I've dreamed this dream enough times to hide in every possible place but It was no use. He found me wherever I hid. But...I never tried running, so lets try it out now!
So we continued running. But the monster was still behind us.
I, Kalimda, the keeper of this dungeon, will not let anyone disturbe It's peace! No one! - the monster shouted.
Kalimda? - I said.
Keeper of this dungeon? - Marucho said.
You didn't know he's the keeper? - Klaus asked.
No... - Marucho said - In fact, this is the first time he even spoke!
We were running as fast as we could.
Hey, lets split up! - Klaus said - That way we'll confuse him and win in time!
Well, lets try... - Marucho said.
Then we all started running in different ways.
Marucho's POV
I was running so fast that I got really tired. I realised that Kalimda wasn't chasing me so I sat on the ground to rest. Why did Frosch chose my dream to be my test? Or, maybe I was dreaming this because I was meant to deal with It later... So I can know what should I do, and what I shouldn't... Everything is just so complicated. Then I sighed. I stayed in the same position about five minutes, and then I got up.
I started walking slowly because I didn't wan't the monster to hear me. I heard that someone was walking so I quickly hid behind a wall. It was Kalimda. But luckily, he didn't notice me...
That was close... - I sighed.
Then I continued walking and heard someone shouting.
Helpppppp! - the voice shouted.
Joe! - I said to myself. I ran to the direction the voice came from and hid behind a wall. I saw Joe running like crazy. As he passed by the wall I hid behind, I grabbed his hand and pulled him. I quickly put my other hand on his mouth so he'd stay quiet. Kalimda didn't notice I pulled Joe aside and thinking he was still running, he continued running in the direction Joe ran.
I owe you one Marucho... - Joe said.
No sweat... - I said - Now lets find Klaus!
We continued walking through the dungeon, but there was no sign of Klaus. It's like he dissapeard into thin air.
I just wanna scream right now for him to show up! - Joe sighed.
Don't you dare to do that, or we are gonners! - I warned him.
Yeah, yeah, I know... - Joe said.
As we walked, we saw a hand with a white sleeve behind a big rock. We thought for a second, and then we both shouted quietly - Klaus!
We ran towards the rock. As we got behind It, we saw Klaus laying on the ground.
Klaus, wake up! - Joe said as he moved his shoulder.
Then he woke up.
W...Where am I? - he asked.
You're with us... Don't worry... - I said - But what happened to you?
I was running really fast, and I didn't notice that there was a rock in front of me. So I ran into It and tripped. I fell on the ground here and I guess I was unconscious, since you found me sleeping... - Klaus said.
Then we heard a roar.
Kalimda! - we all said at once.
Run! - Joe said and we all started running.
We were running for some time, but then we reached a dead end.
We're doomed! - Klaus shouted.
Then the monster appeared behind us and started to talk.
Ground Trap!
Kalimda shouted and then a wall appeared from the ground. It grew bigger and bigger untill we couldn't do anything to escape it. Then, the top closed and It was like we were stuck in a cube.
Now what? - Joe asked.
I don't know... - I said - This never happened to me in my dreams...
That's great! - Klaus said sarcasticly.
Hey, Kalimda! - I shouted - Why are you doing this?
I have my reasons! - Kalimda shouted back - The only way to escape is to defeat me! But you can't! Hahahahah!
Then Kalimda left. I knew that by hearing him walking away.
Long ago, a monster lived in here,
Be aware, again he might appear,
The ground is his best allie,
Water is his biggest fear,
Remember, to pass this test,
You have to make him dissapear.
Joe said the riddle and spoke.
I think the riddle is about Kalimda. - he said.
Well, It makes sence, since he's a monster. - Klaus said - He's the keeper of this dungeon and that proves that he lives here, and he appeared when he noticed us. This is exactly what the first part of the riddle says...
All of us sat on the ground. We were sitting like that for about ten minutes.
The ground is his best allie,
Water is his biggest fear,
Remember, to pass this test,
You have to make him dissapear.
I kept repeating this part of the riddle about five times... I had to figure It out.
The ground is his best allie,
Water is his biggest fear,
Remember, to pass this test,
You have to make him dissapear.
That's It! - I jumped up and shouted really loud - I figured It out!
You figured out what? - Klaus asked.
The other part of the riddle! - I shouted again.
Well, don't just yell, spill It out already! - Joe shouted.
Then I started talking.
Okay, so the riddle says:
Long ago, a monster lived in here,
Be aware, again he might appear,
This part tell us about Kalimda, that he's still alive and here.
We knew that already... - Klaus said.
Just listen! - I shouted.
The ground is his best allie,
Water is his biggest fear,
Remember what he said when he made the wall? - I asked.
Yeah.. - Joe said - he said ground trap.
Exacly! - I said - The ground helps him, and that's his power, that's why It says the ground is his best allie!
It makes sence! - Klaus said - That must be it!
And, water is his biggest fear! - I said - He's afraid of the water!
Why do you live in a dungeon with ponds when you are afraid of water? - Joe asked.
Just leave it... - Klaus said.
Remember, to pass this test,
You have to make him dissapear.
We must defeat him to pass this test, and the previous part tells us how! - I said.
The ponds! - Joe shouted.
He's afraid of water, so we should lure him into the ponds! - Klaus said.
That's it! - Joe said - That's our test!
Yes! - I said.
And, this is where our new powers come in... - Klaus said.
What do you mean? - Joe asked.
Well, I can't do anything with my power to destroy the wall... - I said.
But we can! - Klaus shouted.
You're right! - Joe said - With the power of the Aquos energy, we can make a hole in this wall!
And thats how you'll prove that you can use and controll your power! - I said - Then I will transform and get us out from here. You'll lure Kalimda in a pond and that's where I step in... I'll use my new power to breathe under water, so I can hit him.
And, that's how we'll pass our test! - Klaus said.
But wait! - Joe said - Didn't the warriors say that the powers have negative energy?
Yeah, he did, but we have to try... It's our only way out of here! - Klaus said.
Yeah! - I said.
Lets do It then! - Joe shouted.
So, here's the plan... - I said as I told them my plan and they agreed.
You ready? - Klaus asked.
We sure are! - Joe and I said.
Power of the fearless Water, release!
Marucho got his black shirt again, and also his black and dark blue pants. His blue jacket appeared, and also the blue fingerless gloves. His glasses dissapeared.
I'm ready guys! - I said. They nodded.
Joe and Klaus raised their hands with their bracelets in the air, and shouted.
Aquos energy, give us your power,
Let us use It, and victory will be ours!
Their bracelets started shining blue, and then Joe and Klaus attacked.
Energy Blast!
They both shouted and their power hit the wall on the top. They made a big hole so we can escape.
Alright! - they shouted and made a high-five.
Now It's my turn! - I said.
Water Tornado!
I shouted and a tornado appeared under us. It took us to the top and we went out through the hole.
Remember the plan guys? - I asked.
Yeah! - they shouted.
On three... - I said - One...Two...Three! Go!
We started running. Joe and Klaus went behind a rock that was near a pond, and I was in the centre of the dungeon shouting.
Kalimda! Show yourself! - I shouted - If you're not a coward, come here and fight!
Then I heard a roar. Kalimda heard me and started running towards me.
So, you finally decided to stand up and fight, huh, kid? - Kalimda said - Too bad you can't beat me...
Oh, watch and learn you freak! - I shouted.
Rock Storm!
Kallimda shouted and attacked me. I made a shield to protect me.
Aquos Defence!
I shouted and made the shield. I started to walk slowly to the pond, close to the rock where Joe and Klaus were hiding. I was walking, and walking, and walking, and finaly lured Kalimda to the X point, as we called It.
Now guys! - I shouted.
Right! - Joe and Klaus said as they got out of their hiding place.
Water Supreme!
Joe shouted and attacked Kalimda.
Energy Strike!
Klaus attacked him too.
They hit him together unexpectedly, and Kalimda fell into the pond.
Nooooo! Water! Get me out of here! - Kalimda shouted.
Sorry, but we have an unfinished business with you! - I said. Then I looked at Klaus and Joe - Wish me luck guys! - I shouted.
We sure will! - they said.
Then I jumped into the pond and thought - I sure hope this works...
Air Power!
I shouted before I got into the water. But I didn't felt like I can breathe, the water was all around me and I didn't have time to get to the top for air. Luckily, I took a deep breathe before I jumped so I had about 10 seconds till the end. In no time I was out of air. I closed my eyes and covered my face with my hands. Then I let go of my face and I started breathing the water. I felt that I was drowning. Then I thought in my self - Sorry guys, I really wanted to help... If only the spell worked and I could have breathe... I really wish for that...
What's happening down there? - Joe asked worried.
I don't know... - Klaus answered - But I can't see Marucho anymore down there...
You mean, he didn't make It? - Joe asked.
He must make It! - Klaus shouted - Come on Marucho! We're all counting on you!
Yeah, you can do this! - Joe shouted.
They holded their hands and hoped for me to survive. Their bracelets glowed even more. It was the only thing they could do from up there.
I heard them shouting and chearing on me. They were right. I can do this! I have to believe in myself! I will breathe under water and destroy that monster! I can do this!
Then my body started glowing blue. The light was so bright and strong even Klaus and Joe could see it.
What's that! - Klaus shouted,
It's Marucho! He did it! - Joe shouted.
He was right. I did It! I was breathing and talking under water!
Alright! - I shouted - Say goodbye Kalimda!
Water Explosion!
I shouted and an explosion appeared in the pond. Kalimda started screaming because of It and soon he dissapeared.
I did It! - I said as I gasped. I couldn't believe It was over! I passed the test!
I got out of the pond and saw Klaus and Joe shouting.
Way to go Marucho! - Joe shouted.
Good job! - Klaus shouted.
They helped me stand up and then Frosch appeared in front of us.
Congratulations! - he said - You solved the riddle, passed the test and you were able to control you power! Your determination was so big so It removed the negative energy from your powers!
So we did It? - Joe asked.
We passed the test? - Klaus asked too.
Yes, you did. - Frosch answered.
Alright! - Joe shouted.
It's all thanks to Marucho! - Klaus said.
Thanks, guys... - I said as I fell on the ground.
Marucho! - Klaus shouted.
What happened to him? - Joe asked - Tell me Frosch!
Don't worry... - Frosch said - He's just exausted from the test and the pressure he passed through today. Now let me teleport you back to Magicland where you can rest...
Lets go! - I said - I'm tired of this place... By the way, Frosch... Was I dreaming this dream so one day I could face It?
Lets just say It was your destiny to face a dream for real... But don't worry, you won't dream It anymore... Exept if there's another test huh... - Frosch smirked. Then we all started laughing.
Okay! - Frosch shouted - Next stop, Magicland! - he shouted as we teleported.