Disclaimer: Sorry people! Tons of work for those couple of months, here's the new chapter!
The Darhaka, a familiar enemy to the Prince, emerged out from the aftermath of the previous battle. Kratos readied himself as Leonidas lent his soldiers to safety. The Prince made sure everyone left but only the God War stood firm on his ground.
"Kratos! We have to go! Fighting it won't solve anything, it's just too powerful! We need the sands of time!"
"Fool! There is nothing that I can't take down! Besides I have defeated a God before!"
"But this isn't like any other God you've faced before Kratos! Believe me I have fought and defeated it by using the sands and only the sands of time can stop him! Now we must go to safer and higher grounds!"
Heeding the Prince's advice, Kratos sheathed back his blades and made for the escape. Fate knew that these two opponents would meet again when the time arrives. As the group went into the castle, they were greeted with gears and other mechanisms. All were astounded by the structure of the interiors but now was not the time for scenery gazing. They had a mission and they have to finish it. Walking down the main hall the passage began to split into 3 paths.
" Well it looks like we've to split up, who knows if we'll meet together." Leonidas ordered some of his men to follow Kratos and the Prince before walking into each of the 3 paths. The path the Prince took was a rather long and safe one, with no traps springing in between but was still on his guard. Coming towards the end they were greeted by a lone girl.
"Princess Kaleehna? Is that you?"
"Prince, time and time we meet again. Surely you aren't planning of taking me out from this castle?" Princess Kaleehna was a mysterious lady, no one knew how she came to the castle and why she intends to stay. But everytime trouble arose for the Prince she was there to help.
"Kaleehna, I need the Sands of Time to reverse the effects of a war currently going on, with it I can find the source of the outcome. And I will get you out of here."
"It's no use, with the Darhaka here it has reconstructed the entire castle. You will have to find 3 keys to unlock the main room to activate the Sands, I'm sure you will meet your friends eventually. Beyond here lies a challenge you must pass in order to get what you want. I'll wait for your good news Prince."
"Come men, we must have faith and pass the challenge. I hope Leonidas and Kratos won't be having a hard time."