"Is it me or is there a lot of mazes in this forest?" Mary pointed out.
Thankfully, it didn't take them to the entrance, unlike how it was before. But there were mazes in the big forest. Who knows when they'll make it to Tret and Laurel? Still, they continued their search in the forest. At first Mary thought of splitting up, but the rest just said no, worried if they might get lost and the only person with a phone is Teressa.
They spotted a brown creature that seemed to want the group to follow it. Without any other choice, the group chased after the creature. Then Jody spotted a very sturdy looking branch.
"Hey! This branch is safe for us to climb on! Let's go! Hurry it up, guys!"
The moment they all stepped on the branch, it started moving, giving everyone a hard time to keep their balance. After a few seconds they all fell to the branch on their butts. When they looked up, their jaws immediately dropped.
"Sorry about that children"
A tree with a female face looked down upon the Adepts. They were stuck on words. Could this be Laurel? One of the Waelda tribesmen?
"A-are you Laurel?" Teressa asked.
"Yes I am," the tree replied, "And you are?"
"My name is Teressa. I'm the apprentice of Matthew and Karis," the brunnette answered.
"Is that so?"
"I'm Jody. I'm the daughter of Amiti. Sorry about...you know..." Jody sheepishly said.
"No need. Thank you for your understanding"
"Name's Mary! I'M THE CRAZY LITTLE MONSTER OF TYRELL AND SVETA!" Mary yelled pushing Teressa out of the way.
"Goodness..."
"I'm Crown, miss. As you can see, I'm the son of Rief and Himi," Crown said.
"Wonderful to meet you"
"And I'm Lillian. I'm the granchild of Felix and Sheba," Lillian introduced herself.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!" the team yelled.
Lillian replied, "Oh yeah. I forgot to mention that. Sorry"
Lillian is the grandchild of Felix and Sheba...two of the Warriors of Vale... That would explain why she can mind-read. But how did she end up in Border Town? Felix and Sheba live in Lalivero. Maybe she and her parents moved. Either way, everyone was surprised about Lillian's secret. How can one forget if they're related to two powerful warriors? Then they heard a loud yawn. So loud, they needed to cover their ears.
"What's with all that racket?" a male voice boomed.
Everyone, but Laurel(no duh. She's a tree), turned to see Tret. Isaac and Matthew's other Waelda tribesmen friend. He had the face of a man. In Mary's opinion, he was hideous. But unlike her dad, she didn't say that outloud. She would, but didn't. Everyone was astonished by how old Tret was compared to Laurel.
"Awake at last are you Tret?" Laurel responded.
"Yes I am. And who are these?" Tret asked looking at the Adepts below him.
"They're the descendents of the Warriors of Vale and the Keepers of Light," Laurel answered.
"Is that so? I really need to catch up on things. Hmm... Yes I can sense it in their auras as well. Except for that one over there. Who might you be young lady?"
"My name is Teressa. I was found and raised by Masters Matthew and Karis, sir," Teressa replied, "I don't exactly know who my parents are"
"Really? I can sense that you came from two powerful Adepts I once met"
An idea popped in the leader's head, "Really? Do you know who they are, or what they might've looked like?"
"I only met them once. It was many years ago. I'm sorry, but no. I do not remember what they might have looked like nor do I remember their names?" Tret replied.
"Oh..." she said in disappointment, "Thank you at least for the small information"
"Now tell me, what brings you children here?" the female tree asked.
Jody responded, "See, the people of Kolima are being terroized by the Mountain Roc. So we're in search of it to slay it, so that it would no longer bring grief to Kolima Village"
"Well you kids are in luck. When Matthew and the others were here they needed to locate either an Adept with Slap Psynergy or the Slap Glove to awaken it," Tret informed.
"Oh yeah my mom has that Psynergy! But I don't see the use of it. I mean all you have to do is take your hand and slap someone. Like so," Mary slapped the Water Adept.
"OW!" Crown yelled in pain clutching his now red cheek.
Everyone, including Tret and Laurel, sweatdropped. Though, Teressa also looked like she was going to strangle the beastgirl.
"Be careful though. It may be awake but it is extremely powerful and dangerous," Laurel warned the Adepts.
"Don't worry. We'll be really careful not to get eaten by that gigantic bird," Lillian said.
It made everyone else in the team feel terrible dread. They know the stories of how big the bird was. It can create a storm just by flapping it's wings! The Warriors of Vale and Keepers of Light have fought it and were victorious. Question is: Will they be able to defeat such a creature?
"Very well. I wish you children the best of luck," Laurel lowered her branch.
"Nice job flesh guys!" a brown creature hopped on Jody's head.
"Hey you're Fishbrain's daughter! Nice to meet you! At least you weren't overboard like your dad," Jody sweatdropped at the Djinni's comment, "I'm Pewter by the way. Mind if I join you guys?"
"Sure okay," Jody shrugged her shoulders.
The Djinni entered the blonde's body, causing her to go up a class. With that, Jody and the team left the forest in search of the Mountain Roc.

The group have finally reached their new destination. Talon Peak. It seemed like a very dangerous and rocky mountain, filled with many cliffsides, but that won't stop them. So they decided to risk it(Mostly Mary).
As they made their climbing two Gryphons and an Ape appeared! Everyone drew their weapons for battle. Teressa shot out Tornado, Jody used Spire, Lillian, attacked with Bolt, Crown used Froth Sphere, and Mary used Nova. The tornado of sparks, rocks, bubbles, and fire caused major damage to the creatures.
The Ape smashed his fists on Jody, the first Gryphon increased it's own attack, and the second Gryphon collided it's beak on Mary.
"Healthy Wind!" Teressa made a purple breeze that the two injured girls.
Mary got really upset with the half-bird, half-lion.
"You stupid feathery rodent..." she growled, "Take this you winged rat! Fume!"
Everyone's jaw dropped. Mary just learned a new Psynergy attack! The fiery dragons smacked down on the Ape and Gryphons. Still just one more attack would finish the job.
"Gust!"
"Flint!"
"Fever!"
"Chill!"
"Waft!"
Combining all five Djinn attacks, the group finally finished the three monsters. All three creatures fell in defeat, whereas the team high-fived their victory.
They continued their treacherous climb to the nest of the so-called "divine creature". It took many hours, almost slipping of moments, until finally they reached the top of Talon Peak. They were surprised to find that nothing was there. Not even a small, tiny, ant. Just nothing but air and a hollow space. Then they heard some evil cackaling.
"Hey Scorpio, aren't these the little squirts the boss was talking about?!" a female voice giggled.
"Sure is Aquarius!" the male voice said.
Everyone turned to see two people in their mid-thirties. The female had dark blue hair and blood-red eyes. The male had jet-black hair and venom-green eyes. They both seem to wear black combat clothes. Something gave the group a feeling they weren't nice people. They felt as though the two adults were Dark Adepts.
"Who are you?" Teressa yelled.
"I'm Scorpio," the male replied.
"And I'm Aquarious," said the female, "Aren't you kids the cutest wanna-be heros?"
"Remember the mission..." Scorpio informed his partner.
"Oh yes I know. I just figured I might have some fun"
They both each raise one of their hands. Everyone else was confused at what they were doing. Then there was a loud bird-like screech. They looked up and gasped. The Mountain Roc has appeared right before them! 'How was that possible?' Teressa thought, 'Unless...'.
"So you're the ones who sent the Mountain Roc to attack Kolima Village!" Teressa pointed at the villians, "You're controling it aren't you?!"
"Smart girl. Just like your mother," Scorpio said sinisterly.
"My mother...?" her eyes widened, but she shook it off.
"Whatever! We can take you cowards on!" Mary yelled confidently.
"Sorry kids. We can't play now," Aquarious winked, "But you can play with our little 'pet' "
And with that the two adults vanished into thin air. Leaving the group to fend off the Mountain Roc on their own. The bird let out another screech. The group drew out their weapons. First, they each sent out their Djinn to attack, causing the bird to scream in pain. Though due in the process it lashed out on Lillian and Crown, throwing them near the edge. Thankfully they didn't. The two twelve year olds got up and charged at the Mountain Roc, combining their Psynergy.
"Tornado!"
"Ice Horn!"
The tornado of ice collided with the great bird, causing serious damage to the beast. Mary and Teressa nodded and used their Djinn again.
"Vortex!
"Lava!"
The collision gave the bird some major damage. Still it seemed to have kept its ground. Out of nowhere it lifted Teressa with it's beak and threw her in the air.
"AAAAAAAAGGGGHHH!" she yelled in pain as she hit the ground with a loud thud.
Jody got really mad and suddenly used Odyssey. The four swords clashed the bird, then a larger one came down and destroyed the smaller ones. Everyone's jaw dropped. Jody used a new attack! Looks like she doesn't need any help with Psynergy anymore. The Mountain yelled in pain and charged at Jody with rage. Mary stood in front of the eleven year old and blocked the attack. Teressa ordered her team for a combo.
"Tornado!"
"Odyssey!"
"Flash Bolt!"
"Ice Horn!"
"Fire Orb!"
A twister filled with lightning, swords, icicles, and orbs of fire collided into the giagantic bird. Instead of falling in defeat, the Mountain Roc flew away in terror. The group high-fived their victory. No longer will the Mountain Roc terroize the people of Kolima.
Everyone made their way down the mountain in order to bring the arrival of the great news: The Mountain Roc has been defeated.