Sorry I wrote the chapter late, but school started and, you know... But even though I wont stop writing! :)
Chapter 12: The invisible star
Komba's POV
Komba! Wake up! - I heard someone shouting. I opened my eyes and saw Nene trying to wake me up. Shun was sitting on the ground and thinking something.
I'm up, Nene! - I shouted - Cut It out already!
Whatever.. - Nene said.
Hey, Shun... - I said - What are you thinking about?
Shun turned over to me and looked in me strangely, then he turned around and answered.
Nothing... - he simply said.
It doesn't seem like nothing to me... - I smirked.
You never change, do you? - he said.
Never mind... So, what do you think the test will be about? - I asked.
No idea... - Nene said.
Then we saw a green light glowing deeper in the woods
Hey what's that? - Shun asked.
Lets find out! - I said and started running towards the light. Shun and Nene were running too. We made It to the light, and saw Oberus standing there.
Oberus? - Shun asked.
Welcome, to your testing area, Brawlers. - Oberus said - This is a very special place, a place that only some people have entered.
Why is It so special? - I asked.
You'll find out by yourself... - Oberus answered - Also, be aware, because this area is full of dangers...
Dangers? - Nene asked.
Yes... - Oberus anwered - I will tell you a riddle that will help you pass the test, and learn about the dangers hidden in here.
The world of invisibility is her protection,
To find her, you must go on the right direction.
She glows like the shining sun,
Hiding, is what she considers fun.
Be aware of the purple signs,
The yellow ones, might help you in times.
I don't get It... - Shun said - The riddle doesn't tell us anything about the test...
Yeah... - I agreed.
Actually, It tell's you a lot Shun... - Oberus disagreed - Soon you will understand. Now, good luck with your test, I will be waiting you on the place where we should meet.
Then she dissapeared.
Oberus! Wait! - Shun shouted. But she was gone.
What did she meant with I'll be waiting you on the place we should meet? - Nene asked.
I don't know... - Shun said - But we have to find out!
Yeah! - I shouted - So lets start searching through the forest for things!
Nene's POV
We were walking through the forest to search for things that might help us, but till now, we found nothing...
This is driving me crazy! - Komba shouted.
You know what? - I asked Komba calmly.
What? - he asked.
IF YOU DON'T STOP SHOUTING AND YELLING WE WON'T GET OUT OF THIS PLACE! - I shouted so loud Komba covered his ears.
What is It Komba? - Shun smirked - Afraid of Nene?
Are you crazy! - Komba shouted.
Shun turned around to Komba.
No. - he said and started walking again. Komba was left without words. He just stared and gasped. Then I passed beside him.
Loser... - I mumbled when I passed.
Did you say something Nene? - Komba asked sarcasticly - I didn't quite hear you...
I didn't say anything... - I said - Anyway, you didn't answer Shun's question...
You guys are completely out of your minds... - Komba said.
Shun raised an eyebrow - Are we? - he said.
Well, unlike you, we're trying to do something fun while walking... - I said - And, the only thing you do is shout when you're bored...
Hey, what do you think the riddle meant? - Komba asked changing the subject.
What, you don't know what to say so now you're changing the subject? - I smirked.
Nene, I'm serious... - Komba started talking seriously - And as for that, we'll finish It when we pass this test...
Fine! - I said - Anyway, I have no idea what the riddle meant...
Or what It was talking about. - Shun said.
Hey, guys... - I gasped when I looked up in the sky - Where's the sun?
Probably behind a cloud... - Komba said.
Wait, there aren't any clouds... - Shun said - It's sunny, but there is no sun on the sky...
That's weird... - Komba said confused.
This is somehow conected to the riddle guys, I can feel that... - I said.
Yeah, me too... - Shun agreed - And I also have a feeling we'll soon find out how.
We were standing there for a minute and than Komba started shouting.
Aaaaaahhhhhh! Help! - he yelled as a trap door opened under his feet. He fell into It and then the door closed.
Komba! - Shun shouted.
Then another trap door opened under mine and Shun's feet. We also fell in It.
Ahhhhhhhh! - we both shouted.
Shun's POV
After we fell into the trap, everything became dark. I don't remember anything that happened after that. I woke up locked in a cell next to Nene and Komba. Our hands were tied behind our backs. The cell was locked too, so we had no chance of escaping.
Nene and Komba were already awake.
Where are we? - I asked.
No clue. - Komba said.
After I fell into the trap, I don't remember anything... - Nene said.
We were sitting like this for about half an hour and then we heard footsteps. Someone was coming. When the person got closer, we saw that he was dresses in a light armor. He was a guard or something like that. When he saw that we are awake, he called someone, probably other guards.
They're awake! - he shouted.
Then, as I suspected, other guards showed up. They were all wearing the same light armor. Now there were six guards standing in front of the cell. One of them unlocked the door, and the rest got in.
Hey, what are you doing? - Komba asked as two guards caught him on his arms and pulled him up.
Following orders. - one of the guards said as he continued to hold Komba tightly.
The other two guards holded me, and the fifth one Nene. They leaded us out from the cell. As everyone got out, the guard that unlocked the door now locked It and then he caught Nene on her other arm.
Hey, what's the point! - Nene shouted - Even though I'm a prisoner, I'm still a lady, and you should respect that!
But the guards didn't say anything this time. I saw Komba trying to stop himself from laughing.
Then they started leading us through a hall. It was a long one, we were walking about five minutes.
We finally reached the end. In front of us was a huge door which were guarding two guards. When they saw us, they nodded and openned the door.
As the door started oppening, a really bright light started glowing. The three of us closed our eyes, but It was still burning us. The guards leaded us through the door and we entered another long hall. But this one was light, furnitured, and secured with guards. It was like we were in a castle. We reached the end of this hall too and there we saw a boy, dressed as a prince, who nodded to the guards and told them to wait here. Then the boy standed in front of another huge door that was guarded with four guards. He entered It, and after five minutes he returned.
The queeen is expecting them. - was all he said when he got back.
The queen? - I asked.
Where are we? - Nene asked.
Leave us alone! - Komba shouted.
That freacky boy didn't say anything, he just ordered the guards to bring us into the room he went before. The guards followed his orders and they entered the room with us. It was a throne room! We were walking on a red carpet. We made It to the end, and there was a big throne with a woman sitting on It. That was probably the queen, since that freak called her like that...
Yes Shun, that is correct. - the queen spoke.
What is correct? - I asked - And how do you know my name?
Correct is that I'm the queen... - she said - I am Queen Medalia, the queen of The Green Meadows.
The Green Meadows? - Komba said confused.
Yes. - Queen Medalia said - The Green Meadows is the teritory you've been spotted on. And also Shun, I know your name because I have the power to read other people's minds...
After she said this, the first thing I thought about was Alice. She gained the same power from Exedra.
We have a very high protection in here, that is why you have been treated like this. Now that I know why you are actually here and that you mean no harm, I believe I can leave you finish what you started. - the queen said - I am very sorry for the bad threatment you had.
It's not a big deal... - Nene said.
Guards! - the queen shouted - Untie our guests!
Then the guards quickly untied our hands and went back to their places.
So, Queen Medalia, why is there so high security in here? - Komba asked.
It is because of a kingdom called The Dark Fields. - Queen Medalia answered - It's king, called Morgonius threathens our lands and tried to occupy them once.
I see... - Nene said.
There is a thing you should know... - the queen said - You have to choose a kingdom where you will continue your mission, because the other kingdom will treat you as enemies. I am sorry, but those are the rules.
So, where are we goona stay? - Komba asked.
Also, have in mind that the teritoty of this kingdom is marked with yellow signs, and their kingdom with purple signs. - Queen Medalia added.
Then I froze. The riddle got into my mind.
The world of invisibility is her protection,
To find her, you must go on the right direction.
She glows like the shining sun,
Hiding, is what she considers fun.
Be aware of the purple signs,
The yellow ones, might help you in times.
The riddle! - I shouted - It makes sence now!
Nene and Komba loked at me confused. Queen Medalia smiled at me. It's like she knew that this would happen.
Guys, we have to stay here... - I said - That's what the riddle says!
He's right! - Nene said as she thought on the riddle.
Yeah! - Komba agreed too.
I'm glad that you made the right decision, Brawlers. - Queen Medalia said.
Also, Queen Medalia, can I ask you a question? - I asked.
Of course! - she said.
Why is It sunny outside but there is no sun? - I asked.
The queen gasped. I guess she didn't expected for me to ask this, but she still replied.
It's because of our secret source of light. - she answered - It is called The Star. It lives in the invisibility world.
The Star? - Komba asked.
Why does It live in the invisibility world? - Nene asked.
Well, the legend says that The Star is a very strong and powerfull source of light. At first, It appeared in here, but her energy was so powerfull the people couldn't stand It. - Queen Medalia said - That's why The Star decided to live in the invisibility world. Because of her great power, the light is able to pass and lighten our world too, and on this way, no one will be hurt.
And, can people who turn invisible see her? - I asked.
Yes. - the queen answered - And there, you can't be hurt by her.
The world of invisibility is her protection,
To find her, you must go on the right direction.
She glows like the shining sun,
Hiding, is what she considers fun.
Be aware of the purple signs,
The yellow ones, might help you in times.
Nene said the riddle. She, Komba and I looked at eachother and then shouted at once.
The Star! - we yelled.
So, I guess you figured out the riddle! - Queen Medalia said happily - Congratulations!
Thank you for helping us, Queen Medalia! - Nene said. We all bowed to her.
I was nothing... - she said - And remember, if you need anything, you are always welcome in here, and, since you have the power to teleport, It will be easy for you to come.
We all smiled at her. Then Komba asked.
I don't want to be rude, but... Did you read everything in our minds Queen Medalia? - he asked.
Well, even though I am a queen, I still respect people's privacy. - she said and smiled - Don't worry Komba, I only read what I needed to.
Then we all started laughing.
Well, I guess we should be going now? - I asked.
Yeah! - Komba shouted.
It was an honour to meet you, Queen Medalia! - Nene bowed while she said this and so did we.
Safe journey Brawlers! - the queen said before we left.
We exited the throne room. I noticed Nene blushing.
Nene? - I asked - What's with you?
Oh, It's nothing. - she said - Now lets finish our mission already!
Yeah! - we all shouted.
So, how do we all get to the invisibility world since only Shun has the power of invisibility? - Komba asked.
Simple... - I said.
You and I can use our power to make a spell work on more people, and when Shun uses his invisibility, It will be used on us too! - Nene said.
Alright! - Komba shouted.
Then Nene and Komba raised their hands with bracelets in the air and shouted.
Ventus energy, give us your power,
Let us use It and victory will be ours!
Their bracelets started glowing green. We all holded hands and closed our eyes. We concentrated our energy.
Power Merge!
Komba and Nene shouted and they made a spell so they could become invisible too.
Ready? - I asked.
Yeah! - they nodded.
Dissapear Act!
I shouted and the three of us started glowing green. After a couple of seconds, we dissapeared. We went into the Invisibility world!
It was the same, the same trees the same sky, the difference was that we were invisible and no one could see us, exept other invisible people.
I don't feel any difference... - Nene said.
Yeah? - Komba said - Well look at the sky!
We all looked into the sky and saw The Star. She was small, but very powerfull.
She's beautiful... - Nene gasped.
Yeah... - I said watching The Star.
Then The Star made a very bright light appear.
I can't see! - Komba shouted.
What's happening? - I shouted.
Ahhhhhhh! - we all shouted.
Nene's POV
I woke up on a meadow and saw Komba still unconscious and Shun who just woke up.
Now what? - Shun asked.
They're just teleporting us into different places! - I said as I stood up - Wake up! - I shouted to Komba.
Then Komba started waking up.
Again with the shouting thing? - he said still sleepy.
Huh, so you confess I was right the last time? - I smirked.
No I don't! - Komba shouted - We didn't even finish that fight!
Well we are gonna finish It right now! - I shouted.
We started arguing about the same thing again.
You know...Sometimes I wonder how I ended up with you two... - Shun said.
Hey! - If It wasn't for me, we wouldn't pass the test now! - I shouted.
Whatever... - said Shun - So lets see...is Komba afraid...or not? - he smirked.
Hey! - Komba shouted.
Then we all started laughing.
In that moment, Oberus appeared in front of us.
Well done! - she said - You passed your test!
Yeahh! - we all shouted.
So, what now? - Shun asked.
I will teleport you to Magicland where you can wait for the others to pass their tests. You are the third group that passed It. - Oberus explained - In a couple of minutes all of them, should come back.
Alright! - Komba shouted - Lets go home!
Yeah! - we all shouted and Oberus teleported us.
