Chapter 9: The Problem with Quigs
On his adventure on Veelox, he found out a truth about himself. One that came very handy…
The boys (and girl) walked to the black pyramid. It glistened in the sun, and was hot enough to fry an egg. But, the scorching heat waving off of the pyramid onto them was going to be the LEAST of their problems.
"Hey, Uncle Morrison! What's that rock display?" Daniel asked, with NO idea what was about to happen.
"Daniel. Run." He whispered forcefully. Daniel ran the opposite way of the rocks. And the "rocks" jumped out of the ground.
"What in Halla's name?! What is a Denduron quig doing on my territory?!"
"It doesn't really matter where it is. The Phantom thinks he can do what he pleases. So, now we fight."
The Phantom watched as the other travellers ran ahead. He passed his look over to the boy. He groaned. He hoped that the boy could toughen up, or else he may have to arrange a little "accident", but that would have to wait. It was too risky. But, the quig was EXACTLY what he needed. He lowered his pet's defenses. The creatures were as stupid, and so easy to take over. Even a child could do it. Most people would think that the powers should stay hidden. However, he didn't think like that. His grand scheme was going to be put into play. It would be absolutely perfect!
Daniel was running for his life. This was not a "run from Matthew because he's mad at you" run. No, this was more a "run, or end up in the creature's stomach" run. As he looked back, the eyes went from a bright yellow, to red irises. He wished mentally that the creature would impale itself on a pole. Its eyes went yellow and well; let's just say it got very messy, very fast.
Alyssa ran over to congratulate her new partner on his success.
"Hey Daniel, you just killed your first quig without laying a hand on it! How do you feel?"
"Like I'm going to be *urp*"
Alyssa evaded out of the way just in time to avoid Daniel's vomit comet.
So, what did you think? I'd love to hear from you! Sorry about not updating frequently! Who is the dreaded Phantom? Let me know your guess. Be careful, it's not obvious…