Chapter 20 : Warrior of the Northern Lights
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Finally , the crew made it across the Canadian / US border with out anymore trouble . Now if they could only make it to the ruins in the Canadian Rockies everything would be perfect .
" Canada , I am home . " Bobby Roode said as they crossed the border undetected .
" Smell that Canadian air . " Jericho said and Adam Copeland and Jay Reso breathed it in .
" No disrespect to your homeland , but I would take my USA , Kentucky air over Canadian air any day . " Harris teased them .
" And US beer taste way better than the Canadian brand . " Storm said annoyed by the fact he hadn ' t had a single drop of beer since the night at Raven ' s House .
" Don ' t worry my favorite Cowboy , we will find you some US beer as soon as we find a town . " Raven told him smiling .
" Okay , " James said as his smile came back .
" Oh , my favorite Cowboy . " Jericho mocked .
" Shut up , Y2J . " Storm glared at him .
" Storm , is gonna kill you . " Roode chanted .
" Roode , please stop that . " Amy said , as everyone except James , Aaron , Undertaker , and Kane chanted what Roode was chanting .
" See , what you started Bobby ? " Jericho asked . He wasn ' t chanting either because it was directed at him .
" I know I ' m good , but it has been a while since James kicked somebodies head off . And since for the last weeks on Impact it was mostly me getting those Last Calls , it would sure be nice for somebody else to get it for a change . " Roode said to Jericho .
" Are you really betraying a countrymen , Roode ? " Jericho asked the It Factor another question .
" Hey pick you over my Beer Money brother . I don ' t think so and I can ' t really go against Fortune either . " Roode said holding up the Fortune hand gesture .
" Sorry about your damn luck , Jericho . " The Cowboy said to him .
" Hey , what about the Wildcat ? I thought I was apart of the brotherhood , too ? " Harris looked at Roode and then at Storm .
" Don ' t worry Chris , I wouldn ' t leave out my AMW partner in crime . " The Tennessean looked at the Kentucky native .
" Yeah , Wildcat we wouldn ' t leave you behind , man . " Roode said to him .
" Good , I feel loved . " Harris smiled .
" Cool a threesome between Storm , Roode and Harris , my three favorite guys . Can I watch and video tape it , so I can bring it up for my personal amusement ? " Raven grinned .
Matt and Jeff gagged at the thought and Jericho , Copeland , and Reso both looked at Raven confused by what she just said . Amy smirked knowing her friend was teasing . But , Mark , Glen , and Aaron shook their heads not wanting to get into it . Storm , Roode , and Harris looked at her with horror at what she just suggested .
" What ? " Raven looked at the stares she was getting from Storm , Roode , and Harris .
" You did not just suggest that the three of us make love to each other , did you ? " The Wildcat asked hoping the answer was no .
" Yeah , I did . Why ? " Raven asked confused .
" We are just friends , Raven . " Roode said .
" Yeah the Cowboy doesn ' t roll that way , darlin , " Storm was shocked by the comment , too .
" Guys , I was just joking . Do you think I would really want you guys to do that ? If the Wildcat can make sex jokes , then I can , too . Cause somebody did think it was all that bad when they commented on me staring at the Cowboy ' s ass during a certain trip to the bar . I wonder who that was ? " Raven asked offended that they thought she was serious .
" Harris , " Jeff said looking at the Wildcat .
" You are buying your own beer , James . Oh , and I hope you like sleeping by yourself for a little while ? Or maybe you could cuddle with Harris and Roode , because you are getting the silent treatment . " Raven said pissed at them .
" Raven , " Storm said to her .
" No , hush . I don ' t want to speak to you . " Raven glared at him .
" Angel , " Harris tried to reason with her .
" That goes for you to Harris . Roode don ' t even think about opening your damn mouth either . " Raven said to Harris and then turned to Bobby Roode . She put her horse into faster gear .
" Raven , don ' t go to fast . " Mark said to her .
" I want to hurry up and get to the ruins Mark . " Raven said to him , as the Canadian Rockies came into view .
" We understand that , but you do not need to hurt yourself or the horse . " The Deadman ordered .
" You ' re right . " Raven said slowing Typhoon down . They rode on up the mountain and the ruins came into sight .
There standing infront of them was the signs of an old wall that looked like it belong to a broken down fort and former foundations of houses and cabins .
" So , these are the ruins you told us about Harris ? " Aaron asked looking at the Wildcat .
" Yeah , this is it . " Harris looked around at the ruins .
" So , this might be where the Wolverine Shaman spirit rests , Aaron ? " Bobby Roode asked looking around at the foundations that held buildings .
" Could be , Roode . " Aaron answered the It Factor .
Raven dismounted her horse and walked over to the wall of the ruins .
" Raven , what are you doing ? " Glen asked her as the others dismounted their horses , so they could follow her lead .
" If it is possible something is here , then we need to search the area thoroughly . " Raven answered putting a hand on the wall .
Raven went into her own world as usual to think over every possibility of this location . What could have happened to this place ? Did it fall into ruin because people no longer used it or was there something that caused this place to be deserted ? Was Salina , my mother ever hear ? There has to be answers to everything or some clue of the old treasures and gifts of the Shaman Warriors . Those were the thoughts going through her head when Amy touched her shoulder .
" Raven , what are you thinking about and why are you so quiet ? " Amy asked .
" Don ' t pick my brain Amy . " Raven ordered , she hated when people tried to break here of her free thought process .
" Raven ? " Amy questioned .
" Stop , this isn ' t a wrestling ring , so , there is no use trying to get in my head . " Raven glared at her .
" But , if this thought process is something that we all need to know about and hear then you need to spill it . " Harris said .
" Chris Harris , don ' t even start with me . You didn ' t like it very much when Asmodai was in your body and going through your brain , and I don ' t like it when people try to invade in the only place that I can find peace . My brain is my free will , my way of processing everything that concerns me and what I am thinking does not concern anyone here . I will let you know when it does . " Raven ' s phoenix eyes began to flash in anger .
" Raven , you are being really childish right now . " The Wildcat said to her .
" Wildcat , " James looked at him .
" No , Storm . She needs to change this attitude that has been showing ever since we left Hulk and Sting . " Harris said serious .
" Attitude ? You think I have an attitude problem , Harris ? Well great that adds to list of other problems I have right now . The other problems in my life Chris , ones that have tore my heart to pieces , so excuse me if I want somewhere peace in my life to retreat to when I had enough or when I need tranquility . The only place that allows that right now is my brain , because even my own house isn ' t safe anymore Chris . At least when this deal is done you get to go back to a peaceful and calming afterlife . " Raven said angry .
" What is that suppose to mean ? " Chris growled .
" Everplace here on Earth that at one point had some meaning to me that should ' ve been peaceful , has been touched by evil . Painful memories are in those places and ones that even time can ' t heal . There are dark memories in some of those places that no one can heal or could even imagine . My heart was ripped to shreds and still cuts like a thousand hot jagged needles piercing every inch of me and it can ' t be mend . My own body has been tainted by evil and darkness , sin . There are some sins that cut deep than death , that makes you feel dirty everytime you look in the mirror . You can ' t fix everything and once certain things are taken from you , you can ' t get them back . There is a certain innocences that I can ' t get back or can be repaired . " Raven said her anger calming down as a teardrop fell down her face . She didn ' t want to fight with the Wildcat and she didn ' t want to bring up bad memories .
" Raven , I wish I could go back and fix that , but I can ' t . " Harris said knowing what innocences she was talking about . It was something Asmodai caused him to take from her and Harris wished it had never happened . Chris relaxed his temper .
" I know you would . " Raven said as she walked to the edge of a frozen pond .
" Raven , don ' t go out there . " Mark said to her .
" I ' m not , " She said as she looked down at the ice and saw it , " Whoa . Aaron you might want to see this . "
" What ? " Aaron asked as he and the rest of the group came over to the frozen pond .
" Look down through the ice sheet . " Raven said .
When they looked down they were shocked to see buildings under the ice .
" Is that Atlantis ? " Jeff asked getting a you are stupid look from everyone else .
" Jeff , there is no such thing as Atlantis . " Matt said to his brother .
" Yeah , there is Matt , " Aaron said causing everyone to look at him .
" What ? " Adam asked .
" Atlantis is a real place , it belongs to the Guardians of the Sea , but it is located in warmer climates and tropical water . So , Jeff that is not Atlantis . " Aaron explained to the group .
" Okay , then what is the place below us and the ice ? " Roode asked .
" The Wolverine ' s Den . " Aaron answered .
" That is the where the Wolverine Shaman spirit is contained ? " Jay Reso asked .
" Yes , it is . The Wolverine Shamans hid their temple and everything with it below what appeared to be a frozen pond . There is a reason you could find the Sabertooth ' s Layer , Harris . " Aaron glanced at the Wildcat .
" What is the reason ? " Harris asked confused .
" Because the Sabertooth ' s Layer is protected by dense forests on top of high altitudes . Yes , it is located in the Northern Hemisphere , but I think it maybe in the Siberian Region of Northern Asia . That area was also covered in ice and snow during the Ice Age , so , it is our best bet to search there for the Layer . " Aaron said thinking .
" So , how do we get down there ? " Jericho asked .
" No , clue . " Aaron answered .
" There has got to be away and I think the wall is the key . This place was a fort of some sort , because that wall use to be attached to a tower that overlooked the mountain . Guards must of used the tower at some point to keep a watch out for enemies . I bet there is a door or passageway to get down to the Wolverine ' s Den . " Raven said going back over to the wall . Something had to be there she thought .
" Then let us find it before demons show up or Lilith and Leviathan . " Storm said .
" Agreed . " Harris said .
So they began searching the ruins for the passage to the Wolverine ' s Den below the ice sheet . They were just about to give up , when Harris hit a chest .
" Hey , guys there is a chest over here . " The Wildcat said to them as Aaron and Raven came over to him .
" Wonder what is in it ? " Aaron questioned .
" No clue . Wildcat can you open it ? " Raven asked Harris .
Chris Harris pushed the top of the chest open . They were amazed to find rolled up paper in the chest . There were also old books , jewels , and a map of some sort .
" Well that is interesting these are treasures of the guards that us to protect these lands . The books are ancient stories of the how the wolverines came into existance and how the ruins below us were made . They are apart of your Shaman ancestors ' history Bobby . So , I suggest you keep them and read over them if you want to learn more about your Shaman spirit and the warriors that came before you . " Aaron said to him .
" Okay , I will . " Bobby Roode said taking the books .
" What about this map ? " Harris asked looking it over .
" It looks like a map to the ruins and their are ancient writing on it like the book that Chris gave us . " Raven said rubbing her hand over the writing .
" Can you read it like you did the book , Raven ? " Storm asked her .
" It says the top is the lock and the jewels are the key . To unlock the door bend the lights of the north into the mouth of the Ice Guardian . This can only be done by the Warrior of the Northern Lights "
" Top ? Top of what ? " Jericho asked confused .
Raven looked around to the guard tower high above them . It towered over the whole Rockies as a look out for the guards that use to watch over the area .
" That guard tower . If the guards were put in place to protect the temple and those who lived in the area , they had to have a means to open the gate and also to keep evil out of the temple . " Raven said .
" Not a bad start . Let ' s go . " Storm said . The others started to follow him , but Raven stopped them .
" Wait , " Raven said making them hault .
" What ? " Harris asked her .
" We need to figure out what the rest of the instructions says . " Raven said .
" Raven ' s right there is no point in charging into the guard tower , not know what we need to do . " Mark said . So , the guys sat in the snow and thought about it .
" So , anyone have an idea yet ? " Jay asked clueless .
" Don ' t disturb me , I am thinking . " Storm said .
" Is that hard for you Storm ? " Roode asked .
" Yes , I haven ' t had any beer in a while . So , it kinda makes it harder to think straight . " Storm said .
" I have it figured out . " Raven said everyone looked at her amazed .
" So , tell us . " Harris said to her .
" Roode must unlock the gate using the jewels in the chest . He is the only one allowed to touch them . His powers are of ice , the Ice Guardian is a wolverine and the Warrior of the Northern Lights is Bobby Roode because his Shaman spirit comes from these lands and his animal spirit is the wolverine . " Raven said looking at Bobby .
" Me ? " Roode looked up at the tower .
" Yes , the way you have to arrange the jewels are in the form of the lights of the north . The jewels are in different colors and they allow light to pass through them . The colors will unite to shine into a picture on the wall of the fort . The picture is probably a wolverine and the lights will need to hit the mouth of wolverine to unlock the door . " Raven instructed him .
" Okay . But , what are these lights and how does it work ? " Roode asked her . He got to his feet and reached into the chest taking the jewels .
" They are lights of the north , there is a natural phenomenon that happens only in the northern sky when the light of the moon hits water or ice that bounces or bends lights into the sky . The Northern Lights , are the lights that must join to hit the mouth of the wolverine . We can ' t go up there with you because it won ' t work with us there with you . Just like how Aaron explained a while back that I am the only one that can give you guys entrance to Molten . You are the only one who can gain us entry to the Ruins of Northern Canada . Good luck , It Factor . " Raven said to him .
" I will do this . " Roode said walking towards the tower . He summoned his armor to him just in case he needed it .
" Be careful Bobby . " Storm silently said as he watched his friend go into the door of the tower .