Chapter 14: Creatures be gone
Chan's POV
Wow! - I heard as I woke up. It was Keith. We were in a beautifully furnitured room. There was a white couch in the middle of the room. Dan was lying still unconscious on It. In front of It was a big led TV. The windows were covered with white curtains. The walls were also white. There was a light brown carpet on the floor, and there were brown pictures on the wall.
Where are we? - I asked.
I don't know... - Keith answered - We're probably in testing area.
Yeah... - I said as we both saw Dan snoring - And Dan doesn't even break a sweat.
You can say that again... - Keith sighed.
I think It's time to wake him up... - I said with a smirk. Keith was confused at first, but then he got my point.
Oooh... - he said - I think you're right... - he grinned.
So we went to the couch. Keith was from the back side, and I was from the front side.
On three... - I said - One...Two...Three!
DAN! - we both shouted. But, Dan didn't wake up.
Seriously! - Keith sighed.
We're on a mission and he doesn't even break a sweat! - I shouted - Well then Kuso, you're asking for It!
I went to the back side of the couch where Keith was, and together we pushed the couch and Dan fell on the ground.
Runo! Stop punching me! - Dan shouted as he woke up probably from his dream. Keith and I sweatdropped.
What? - Dan asked like he didn't knew what happened.
Never mind... - Keith sighed. Then Apollonir appeared in front of us.
Welcome to your testing area Brawlers! And...good job on waking Dan up... - Apollonir said.
Keith and I smirked.
What did you do to me? - Dan asked.
Well...we just woke you up... - Keith started.
On a hard way... - I finished.
Dan was confused.
I think you should leave that for after the test... - Apollonir said - However, when you leave this room your test will begin. I will give you a riddle that will help you if you solve it.
Creatures from the doom,
Want to rule the world.
They live in the darkness,
Hidden in a wall.
No one must see them,
So they can win,
But if you do,
They will disappear into thin air.
... - Everyone was confused.
I told you that your test will begin when you walk out from this room. Then if you are on the right track, the riddle will become clear. - Apollonir explained.
Ok... I guess - I said.
I still don't get it... - Dan said.
Well, safe journey Brawlers! - Apollonir said as he disappeared.
Well, lets do this! - Keith shouted.
Yeah! - I shouted too - The faster the better.
Dan went to the door and opened It. A very bright light appeared and Keith and I couldn't see anything. When we finally got used to the light and were able to see, Dan was gone.
Dan? - Keith asked.
Where are you? - I shouted.
He probably went out. Lets go! - Keith said.
Ok... - I agreed and we got out.
Dan's POV
When I opened the door, I saw a man in front of me. He was holding some kind of glass that made a bright light appear so Keith and Chan couldn't see anything. Before I could say something, he caught my wrist and started to massage It. In that moment, I felt dizzy and in no time I fell on the ground unconscious. Then, when I woke up I was in this deserted city alone.
Where am I? - I asked my self - Chan! Keith! Can you hear me! Where are you! - I was shouting but no one answered.
Well, I guess I'm on my own... - I said as I got up and started walking through the city.
Keith's POV
Dan! - I shouted. We went outside the room which was actually a house in a deserted city. Dan wasn't outside, so we started searching for him.
Where are you? Dan! - Chan shouted.
Can you hear us? - I continued shouting.
Ugh! It's no use! - Chan was nervous - He could be anywhere!
Well, It's not our fault he just ran off and didn't wait for us! - I said.
Yeah... You're right. - she agreed - So, which way should we go now?
Lets go that way... - I said.
Okay... - Chan said - Here we come deserted city!
So we continued walking and the only thing we saw were deserted streets and houses. We were walking for hours, and we still didn't find Dan. Then, we found an old man sitting on a chair in the garden of one of the deserted houses.
Hey, maybe he could help us... - Chan said and ran to the man.
Wait for me! - I shouted and together we came close to the man.
Excuse me, did you see a boy pass here? - Chan asked the man as soon as she came to him - He has brown hair and brown eyes and wears a red jacket.
Hmmm, I think I saw one boy with a red jacket. - the man answered.
Can you tell us where he went? - I asked.
Sure... - he said - Guards! Take them! - he shouted.
H...Hey what are you doing? - Chan shouted as guards came from the man's house and caught her and me.
Did you really think I would just answer a question to some people who randomly appear in front of me? - the man said.
Well...yeah... - I said - We're just looking for our friend...
Your friend? Sorry, no can do! Hhhhaahaaahaha! - The man shouted - Take them to the mystic wall!
The mystic what! - I shouted.
You'll see... - the man said and he went into his house.
The guards continued walking us to that mystic wall the man was talking about. We passed a lot of houses, buildings...even a museum... We walked until we got to a deserted street that was out of the city. There were no houses or buildings. On the left side of the street there was only a whitered tree, and on the right side...there was a wall... A big long wall. The was only a small door on the wall, which was probably the entrance. The guards took us to the door, and knocked on It. The door opened and they quickly pushed us in. Then the door closed. Other guards welcomed us after they left us. God why is this happening to me! These guard were better that the others. They didn't grab us or something... They just requested us to follow them. That's a relief... There was a small village behind this wall. The people were kind, and they lived in small half-broken houses. The guards took us to one of the houses. The house had a small garden, and there was also a purple tent. The guards told us to wait, and one of them got into the tent. After a couple of minutes, he got out of the tent.
The princess is expecting you. - he said.
The princess... - Chan said.
Lets just get in... - I said and dragged her in.
When we got in, we were amazed. The tent wasn't actually a tent. It was an enormous room! It looked like a small tent from the outside, but on the inside It was really big. In one corner there was a desk with a white fancy chair. On the chair was sitting a woman, that was probably the so called "princess". Well, she was wearing a beautiful white dress, and she was very pretty. On the other side f the desk there were two chairs. One of them wasn't empty. A boy with brown hair was sitting on It. He looked really familiar.
Welcome, Brawlers! - the princess said.
In that moment the boy turned around and shouted.
Chan! Keith! - he shouted.
Believe it or not, It was the idiot who ran away earlier ago.
Dan! - we both shouted.
Where were you! - Chan was angry.
Yeah you just ran away! - I agreed.
No I didn't! - Dan explained - As soon as I opened the door, a guy kidnapped me. I was unconscious and when I woke up I was in the middle of a deserted city. I looked for you but I couldn't find you. Then I saw a man and asked him if he saw you. And he just ordered his guards to take me here! Then other guards brought me here in the princess' house, and here I am...
Wow, the same thing happened to us. - Chan said.
I think you should leave the explaining for later... - the princess interrupted us - There are more important things we need to talk about now.
Yeah, the princess is right. - I said.
Call me Diana. - the princess said.
Okay, Diana, so why are we here? - Chan asked.
Yeah, you didn't tell me anything because they weren't here! Now they are, so It's time for an explanation! - Dan said.
Calm down Dan! - Diana said - You won't find out anything if you continue with your whining.
Dan sighed.
Okay, so first, no one except the three of you should know my name. - Diana said - Call me the princess in front of the others.
Okay... but why? - I asked.
Only the people I trust know my name, and they aren't much. - she explained - Only you, and five other people you will soon meet, and will become really important in your life. My name isn't just a name, it's a key that can unlock a certain person's past which he doesn't remember.
And who is that person? - Dan asked.
That I can not tell. - Diana said - But you will find out really soon.
Okay, we won't tell your name to anyone Diana. - Chan said - So will you continue with the explaining?
Yes. - Diana agreed - So, you were sent to me because of your test. I am the one that is supposed to tell you the story of the Creatures of the doom.
Wait, isn't that the first sentence in the riddle? - I asked.
Yes, It is Keith. - she confirmed - The Creatures of the doom are ancient legends that were sent on this land to protect It from the dark wizards. In the beginning, they were doing their job really well, and the wizards were forever banished from our lands. But then, the creatures were annoyed because there was nothing for them to do, except to sit in front of our kingdom's gate and protect It if an enemy approaches, which never happened. So they started attacking our villages, to destroy them. They threatened that they will rule the world. We were scared of them, they could have destroyed our whole kingdom! So we sealed them in a special wall from which they could never escape, even we can't open It. But they figured out a way to destroy the whole world from the inside of the wall.
How? - Dan asked.
By creating a spell for eternal darkness. - Diana answered - People can't live without the sun, and they are using that! But to do the spell they agreed to the conditions. One of them is this: If they want to do a darkness spell, then the must become seeles.
What does that mean? - Chan asked.
That is an ancient word that means that you mustn't be seen by anyone. If someone sees you, you will disappear. That is why we need you. We need your help to figure out of a way to see them, that is the only way to stop them... - Diana sighed.
Well what can we do? - I asked.
I am sorry, but if I tell you that, I will solve your test and your riddle. - she said.
So, that means that you know the answer? - Dan asked.
Diana didn't answer. I guess she understood how dumb Dan is already. Way to go Diana! Okay, I shouldn't be thinking this.
Wait, the wall where the Creatures from the doom are sealed, is that the mystic wall?
Yes, It is. - Diana answered - Remember, you don't have much time to solve the riddle and destroy them, you must think fast and act quickly. I will leave you alone in here to think. When you are ready, tell the guards that the princess sent you and they will lead you to the mystic wall.
Okay. - Dan said.
Thank you for everything Diana. - Chan said.
Yes, thank you princess. - I said and we all bowed.
Hey, no need to call me princess, that is just a nickname I use so no one will ask me questions. - Diana said - Everyone thinks I am from a royal family, but I'm not.
But, why the princess? - Dan asked - There are many other nicknames you could use.
You will find out soon Brawlers, real soon... - Diana sighed - I just hope nothing goes the wrong way. - she said this really quiet only I heard her.
Diana, did you say something? - I asked.
She was probably thinking something so when I asked her she didn't hear me.
Diana? - Chan asked worried.
W-What? - Diana snapped - Did you ask me something? Sorry, I wasn't listening.
I asked you did you say something. - I said.
Oh, no. Nothing important... - she said - Well, I better leave now. Good luck, Brawlers, and remember, soon we will meet again. - she said as she got up from the chair and left.
Dan's POV
So, we are alone now. - I said. I know I sound dumb but, that is kind of my nature.
Yeah, well there is a paper here, we can write the riddle there. - Keith said.
Yeah. - Chan agreed and started writing the riddle.
Creatures from the doom,
Want to rule the world.
They live in the darkness,
Hidden in a wall.
No one must see them,
So they can win,
But if you do,
They will disappear into thin air.
Well, the riddle is to destroy the Creatures of the doom, that's the only thing It says. - Keith said.
Yeah, but It doesn't say anything about how to destroy them... - Chan said.
That means we have to figure out how... Crap! - I shouted.
Well, Dan, It's a test where we have to prove ourselves, did you really though It would be so easy? - Chan was nervous. And I guess she's nervous because of me.
Great, now we're gonna fight and we won't have time to pass the test and who knows what will happen... - I shouted.
Now you're blaming me! - Chan shouted.
Shut up! - Keith shouted. Then we stopped fighting - Stop fighting and start thinking of a way to see those stupid creatures!
He's right... - I said.
Huh, whatever... - Chan said.
Then there was only silence. Everyone was thinking about a way to pass the test, except me. Well Alice got a really cool power to read other people's minds. I wanna have that power to! Or Shun, he can turn invisible whenever he wants to. I wonder did they pass their tests. The others got cool powers too.
Flashback
Your groups will be created by the atributes you use. - Lars Lion said.
Dan, the Pyrus atribute gives you the power of X-Ray vision. - Apollonir said.
Cool! - I shouted.
Chan and Keith, you have the power to use the Pyrus Fire energy. - Apollonir finished. Then Chan and Keith got dark red bracelets.
That rocks! - Chan shouted - Real powers? So cool!
Spectra didn't say anything.
Shun, the Ventus atribute gives you the power of Invisibility. - Oberus started.
That's cool... - Shun said.
Nene and Komba, you have the power to use the Ventus Wind energy. - Oberus said as Nene and Komba got their own dark green bracelets.
Cool! Awesome! - Nene and Komba shouted.
Marucho, the Aquos atribute gives you the power of Breathing under water. - Frosch said.
Wow, I can breathe under water! - Marucho shouted.
Joe and Klaus, you have the power to use the Aquos Water energy. - Frosch finished. Klaus and Joe got dark blue bracelets.
I will use It with honour... - Klaus said.
Joe sweetdropped - Cool! - he said.
Alice, the Darkus atribute gives you the power to Read other people's minds. - Exedra said.
Wow! - Alice said as she gasped.
Ace, Ren, you have the power to use the Darkus Moon energy. - Exedra said and Ren and Ace got their dark purple bracelets.
Awesome! - they both shouted.
Runo, the Haos atribute gives you the power to Heal. - Lars Lion said.
That's great! - Runo shouted.
Baron, Fabia, you have the power to use the Haos Sun energy. - Lars Lion finished. Fabia and Baron got dark yellow bracelets.
Yeah! - Fabia and Baron said.
Julie, the Suptera atribute gives you the power of Speed. - Clayf said.
Alright! - Julie shouted.
And you, Billy and Mira, you have the power to use the Suptera Sand energy.
Cool! - Mira and Billy said.
These are the new powers you'll get. - Apollonir said.
End of flashback
Everyone got so cool powers. Even my power is cool. I can see things through doors, walls, people... Wait, I can see things through walls. That's It!
X-ray vision! - I shouted as I jumped up from the chair I was sitting on.
What does X-ray vision have to do with the Creatures of the doom? - Chan asked.
Guys! Apollonir gave me the X-ray vision power! I can use It to see them through the wall! - I shouted.
Yeah, he's right! - Keith shouted - Dan you solved the riddle!
I smirked on that comment.
Well, Dan, I never believed I'd say this but I guess you do have a brain in that head of yours... - Chan said.
Thank you... - I said.
Well, what are we waiting for, lets go to the mystic wall! - Keith shouted.
Yeah! - I said and we got out from the tent.
We saw the guards and went to them.
The princess sent us. - Chan said.
The guards looked at each other and nodded.
Please, follow us. - One of them said and they led us to the mystic wall.
Good luck! - The guards said when they brought us and left.
We were standing in front of a really tall wall. The Creatures were probably behind It
So, we're here. - Chan said.
Okay, so I'm gonna try and use my power so we can all see them. - I said - On that way the X-ray will work for sure...
Okay, well Chan, I think we should activate our bracelets... - Keith said.
Yeah... - Chan agreed.
Then they put their hands with the bracelets in the air and shouted.
Pyrus energy, give us your power,
Let us use It, and victory will be ours!
Their bracelets started glowing red and they got their powers.
Nice job guys! - I shouted - Now, It's my turn.
We holded hands. Chan and Keith concentrated on sharing the power, and I concentrated on activating It.
X-ray Vision!
Our bodies started glowing red and a circle appeared on the wall. Slowly, a picture started to appear in the circle, the X-ray vision worked! But then, I felt my head burning.
Ahhhhh! - I shouted as i fell on my knees and holded my head - It burns!
What is It Dan? - Keith asked.
M-m-my head! It hurts a lot! - I said in pain. As soon as I let go of Chan and Keith's hands the circle disappeared. After a couple of seconds, my head didn't hurt me anymore.
Are you ok now? - Chan asked.
Yeah, I'm fine. - I said - Lets try again.
So we did the same thing again, and the circle appeared again. But as soon as the picture started to appear again my head burned me again.
Dan what is happening to you? - Keith asked.
I don't know. Everything's fine in the beginning, but when the picture starts to appear my head hurts a lot! - I said.
Maybe it's the negative energy... - Chan said.
But why does It affect me? - I asked.
Well, the six ancient warriors said that the powers are affected with negative energy and some of us won't remove It easy. - Chan explained.
Chan's right. - Keith agreed - But that won't stop us. Come on lets try again I have an idea.
Chan and I were confused.
Come on! Trust me... - Keith insisted and we agreed.
Okay. - I said and we holded hands again - Ready?
Yeah! - Keith and Chan shouted.
X-ray Vision!
The circle appeared again and the picture started to appear. But before the negative energy affected me Keith used his powers.
Energy Blow!
He used his powers to delay the affection of the negative energy! Well, he sure has a brain... Chan also got the point, and she used her powers too.
Negative Gone!
With this, the negative energy didn't affect me and picture appeared! We saw the Creatures of the doom! The were tall and black, and they were working on a potion.
Wow... - We were all amazed by the view we saw. Then in one moment, the creatures started to disappear! One by one, all of them were gone in a minute. Then the X-ray stopped working.
We did It! - Chan shouted - We passed the test!
Yeah! - Keith shouted.
But I didn't feel happy. I knew we finally passed the test and we will finally see the others, but still, something bothered me. But I don't know what...
Dan, what's wrong? - Chan asked me.
I don't know... - I answered - I just don't feel happy, I feel like something's bothering me but I don't know what...
Then Apollonir appeared in front of us.
Good job Brawlers! - he said - You passed your test!
So, we're going home now, right? - Keith asked.
Well, not quite. We have something better in mind... - Apollonir said.
And what's that? - Chan asked.
You'll see... - he just said.
Apollonir? - I asked.
Yes, Dan? - he turned to me.
Did the negative energy really affect me, or It was something else? - I asked.
I thought you'll ask me about that... - Apollonir sighed - Remember the connection you had with Magmel?
Yeah, but what does that have to do with this? - I was confused.
Well, Magmel was your enemy, and he was linked with you. - Apollonir started - Even though he disappeared when you defeated him, a part of his negative energy still exists in you. That negative energy doesn't bother you, but It didn't allow you to completely remove the negative energy the powers have. Thanks to Chan and Keith, the negative energy didn't affect you the last time, but that doesn't mean It's gone. You will have to concentrate on your powers, feel Magmel's negative energy and control It... That's the only way to remove the negative energy from your powers.
Chan and Keith gasped.
Magmel's negative energy exists in me? - I asked.
Yes. And It will exists forever. - Apollonir confirmed - But you don't have to worry about that now... I will transport you back to Magicland where you will meet with the other Brawlers. I'm sure you have a lot to tell each other... - Then Apollonir used his magic and teleported us.