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Chapter Twenty: Fact and Emotion (During and End of Week 5)

Ray and Allie popped out of the veil breach into the temple. They split up and did everything they had to, like showering and brushing their teeth and such. They may be able to in the Creature realm, but it just wasn't the same.

After freshening up, they talked to Master Chavez. "Master Chavez!" Ray called. "We need to show you something!" Said man turned around.

"Yes, Raiden?"

Ray took out the small, heart-shaped stone and gave it to him. Master Chavez's eyes widened as his mana felt doubled. Maybe tripled!

"What is this?" he asked, astonished.

"The heart of the dragon's tooth." Allie said simply.

"I've never heard of it."

"We figured. Can you keep it safe for us?"

"I will keep it safe with me at all times." he said. "Count on me."

Ray and Allie bowed to him before going back to Fire.

Gabe washed up, noticing bags under his eyes. Woah. Have I not been sleeping properly?

He bowed to the Masters before returning to Water.

He glanced at the projection. 74%.

He hadn't even begun on the Southwestern quadrant, and he was already becoming tired.

It would be nice to see Allie and Ray the next day.

Ray summoned Gargle, who gave both Ray and Allie watersuits. They banished themselves to Water.

Gabe greeted them. "Nice to see you guys."

"Hey Gabe." Ray said. "How's Water coming along?"

"87% into the Southeastern quadrant." he said. "Hopefully we should be done tomorrow, but then we start the hardest quadrant."

Allie winced. "Ooh. Sorry to hear that."

"You're almost done." Ray said, optimistically. Gabe smiled half-heartedly.

"Maybe."

"Stay optimistic, 'cause I'm joining you." Allie joked. The three of them laughed together.

"What about Fire?" Gabe asked, turning back to the holo-projector.

"Just outposts and the palace..." Allie started.

"And the Heart of the Dragon's tooth." Ray added, hoping Gabe would catch what he meant.

"Oh so-" Gabe stopped. "Wait, what?"

"We found it. Believe it or not, it was because Morkaz attacked Bob. When he fell, we explored a cave nearby. The Heart of the Dragon's tooth was hidden in the passage." Ray explained.

"It's also why my arm is bandaged and Ray's ankle is too." Allie said, rubbing her arm.

"Did Infernus do anything about it?" Gabe asked, worry lining his expression. Ray and Allie nodded.

"We haven't seen him since Infernus told him they were going to have a 'chat'." Ray said, thinking.

"What...what does it do?" Gabe asked.

"It made me feel immensely more powerful." Ray said, remembering the feeling of the stone touching his skin. "Like flames were roaring through me."

"It's like...battle mana or something." Allie said.

"So you can search for the stone of Water while you're here." Gabe said, realizing their plan.

"Yup." Allie said. "Cause I'm pretty sure I won't be helpful in rebuilding. I'm no good with techy stuff."

"I don't know..." Ray said. "You may not be Gabe-level, but you're pretty handy with your tablet."

"Eh." Allie said, as Gabe sputtered.

"What, I'm a level of tech geek now?!" Ray and Allie burst out laughing. Gabe eventually laughed along.

"We can start looking for the Water stone on my projector." Gabe said, shifting the topic.

"There's a huge chance it isn't in the city." Allie reminded him. "The Heart was in a random cave in the middle of nowhere."

Ray nodded. "Yeah, Allie might end up looking around while you build."

Gabe also nodded. "Alright. But you still have to help me sometimes, I want to be as efficient as possible."

"Yeah, I know." Allie said. "You just want to see your girlfriend..." she teased him slightly.

Gabe flushed. "Wh-whatever."

"In any case..." Ray said, hiding his snicker. "...we also know more about everything that's happening. For example, we found out the decoys are coming to Allie because they use the power of the Cloak."

"And that the Choten is still alive." Allie added, ominously.

Gabe recoiled, eyes wide. "No...I mean, we've discussed it, but he can't actually-"

"He's not strong..." Ray said. "...but he's trying to heal. He may try to take over again."

"For now, we need to focus on the keys." Allie added.

Gabe nodded. "Alright." He turned to the projector so Ray and Allie couldn't see the terror in his eyes.

The Choten is alive...

Ray sighed. "I should go." Allie and Gabe nodded. Ray summoned Bob and banished himself to Fire. Allie stretched and sighed.

"I'm going to prepare myself a room." she said. Gabe grunted, which Allie took as an "okay", and walked into her new room. Setting it up to her preferences, she lied down on her bed.

"Hey!"

Allie jolted up. "Ray?"

He grinned his signature grin. "Yeah."

"No. You're a decoy." Allie groaned. "I swear to god, you need to stop messing with my-"

Decoy-Ray covered her mouth with his hand. "Shh." he whispered. "Let me tell you the last lines."

Allie sighed and nodded.

"When the five are together and aligned, the chant will seal fate, intertwined." decoy-Ray finished.

Allie nodded. "Okay. I will find the five and make the portal to answers."

"Don't forget the price you pay." decoy-Ray reminded her.

"What is it?!" she exclaimed. Decoy-Ray only smiled as he faded away.

"Allie?" Allie turned her head to the doorway to see Gabe. "I heard yelling, so I-" He stopped short when he saw the tears running down her face.

"I know it makes me weak to cry." she murmured darkly. "But I've had it with these stupid decoys...constantly playing with my emotions. What is the damned chant? What kind of price will we pay to find the damned portal to answers?"

Gabe sighed. "I'm sorry Allie."

"It's not your fault." she muttered. "I'm going to summon Cryptic Worm and search for the Water stone." Gabe could only nod as she walked out of the room.

Questions, questions, answers are lost

The portal to answers can be found, at a cost

The lost answers are connected in a web of truth

The first key is the heart of the dragon's tooth

The second is the gem of the shining star

Whose light gives hope to near and far

The third is a sparkling crystal jewel

Which is made of water, warm and cool

The fourth is a stone of spiritual union

The tribal god's special fusion

The fifth and last is compact darkness

Whose power is terrifying and heartless

When the five are together and aligned

The chant will seal fate, intertwined.

Author's Note: Please don't kill me! School is killing me enough! I know...excuses excuses, but school is really a pain right now. I know you want to murder me for my update speed...I want to murder me too. (That makes no sense.) I hope you're enjoying the story...I know it has too much dialogue, it's not well written and the plot is weird...please bear with me.

-Phantom