Chapter Ten: Flooded Tunnels
The duo arrives at the chamber.
Mystery Man: Welcome to the fifth chamber challengers.
Remi: (crosses arms) OK then. We get it, your the chamber master and all that right...? Just cut to the chase. (Is tired and annoyed)
Mystery Man: I am Aqua Dire. Let's have a race shall we?
Remi: (blinks) A race...? A race WHERE?
Aqua: (points) There are two tunnels and both are connected. This is a race for our life. Game begins when we went inside the tunnels. The both of you will take left where I take the right. Once you two are already at your position, I will explain more. (leaves)
Remi: A race to the death... (Looks back at Layton.) Are you ready Hershel? It is the only way to get to Luke after all.
Layton: I am. Let's go.
(goes to the left opening of the tunnel)
Tunnel takes on a cave like appearance, the smell of water is everywhere. Small hole in the sides of the walls are everywhere.
Remi: I don't like the looks of those holes...the smell of water is strong...I got a bad feeling I'll be able to wash out all the sand from my mouth after all. (Sarcastic)
Aqua's Voice, Echoing: Rules are simple. Just run down to the end of the tunnel, which is just about two miles.
Layton: It seems too simple unless...
Aqua's Voice: That's correct Layton. However, the water doesn't flow until both keys from each tunnel are removed. Layton, do you see a small item to your left?
Layton: (looks)
(sees something silver)
Yes I do!
Aqua's Voice: When I count to three, we grab it and the game starts.
Layton: Alright!
(grabs the key)
Aqua: (does the same)
3... 2... 1...
Aqua and Layton: (pulled the key out of their slots)
Some of the water starts dripping.
Layton: Remy! Run!
(starts running)
Chamber Five: Flooded Tunnels
Chamber Master: Aqua Dire ("Deadly Waters" in Arabian)
Challengers: Professor Layton and Remi Altava
Rules of the Game:
Players must make there way through the tunnels of water which are slowly being filled up. They must work there way to the end of the tunnels before the Chamber master reaches the end and locks them inside. Make your way to the end before you drown!
Remi: (Gasps follows after, running hard) ...! (Slowly but surely tunnels begin get soaked with water)
Aqua's Voice: What's the matter? Afraid of a little water, rushing down the tunnels? That's absurd! Kids these days would love to try this, but eventually die from it. They should improve their agility first before trying this challenge! (laughs)
Layton: Remy, please remind me not to make Luke try this... His choice of words worry me.
Remi: Don't worry! I'll make sure you NEVER forget! Heck, after this Luke better be thankful if he can go outside again after all this, right? (Huffs)
Both the chamber master and the duo kept on running, but they can't see who's winning. Oh no...
Rem: (Watching the ground, as water reaches there ankles) ! Great...I hope we got enough time~
Layton: I hope so too...
Aqua: Aww... What's the matter? Are you two hydrophobic? Better make haste.
They hear his wet feet going faster.
Layton: (runs faster)
Remi: (shouts) Some of us are busy here! Shut up and race kidnapper! You're just all talk! (Only meant for Aqua, Layton and Remi can talk all they want.)
(Runs faster too)
The three kept on running while preventing themselves from slipping.
Remi: (Leans on wall, ) ...(Panting) Gah...
Layton: Remy, be strong! We're almost there!
Remi: (Picks up speed, following Layton) ! Right! (Water up to waist, cant run as fast now)
Layton: (slows down a bit) We musn't give up, Luke's counting on us. (tries to pick up speed)
Remi: Right! of course! (Foot gets stuck between a couple rocks under them) ! Hersh-(trips into water)
Layton: (stops) Remy!
(tries to help her)
Remi: (Gets pulled back up) Gah! Thanks! (frees foot, keeps going)
Layton: Come on, we're almost out of time!
Water's rising slowly.
Remi: (Nods) ...! (Keeps going) Just a little more! I feel the exit ahead~
Aqua's Voice: (laughs) I wonder who will win?
Remi: (Huffs) ...I thought I said shut up! (Picks up more speed) I have had enough of you!
Layton: My word... (tries to catch up with Remy)
Remi: (VERY made) Think your so tough! See how you like this! (Keeps going) ...(Slowly but surely, getting ahead of Aqua. Little did they know)
The duo are a few meters away from the door.
They find the door under water, starting to close!
Remi: (gasps as she swims) Hershel! Hurry! (holds breath dives into water! Putting her hands and feet on the ends of the closing doors! Trying to keep it open for Layton)
Layton: (holds breath then swims to the door)
(grabs Remy's hand as he reached the other side)
Remi: (Gets pulled inside, Door closes, another within opens, water gets drained out.) Ahh! (Goes tumbling down the hall) _;;; Did...we...just make it..?
Layton: (pants) I'm... not sure...
Silence just filled the air.
Remi: ...(Shakes head) ...Well, we cant hear another person screaming under water so...I guess... (Looks back at door) ...
Layton: I guess so... (lowered his hat, covering his eyes)
Remi: (Sighs, helps Layton up) Come on. Let's keep going then.
Layton: Thank you~
As they were walking, they hear something. Is it music?
Remi: ...? Is that...a flute? (Music continues till they reach a dark room)
Remi: (Comes to a dead halt) ?
Mystery Woman: Welcome! I envy you for making it this far. But now it is time to face you song of death~
Layton: The song of death...?
End of Chapter 10
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