A/N: There won't be much Umi and Clef in this chappie. (Sorry to
disappoint you U/C fans!) Anyway after this chappie, the chapters after
this will be about a part of the group. Example: The next chappie will be
mainly about Umi and Clef (Give ya guys a hint for the coming events). So
anyway this chapter should be rather long here it is!
Chappie 5: Explanation of the Jewels; Group separated!
As soon as they had got back to the castle, Clef and Lantis began to discuss plans. Clef decided to go research while the rest went to sleep. Several hours later, Clef summoned the half-asleep group and pulled out a very large and ancient book.
Ferio mumbled," It's 3:00AM in the morning' Clef. what did ya call us for?" he said yawning.
Clef grew angry, irritated from lack of sleep and too much stress. Umi tried calming him down but he went away and yelled. "WELL, IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RESCUE HIKARU, BE MY GUEST AND GET OUT!!!!!!!!"
Lantis spoke, slightly impatient." What did you find!?"
Clef glared and said," Lantis, we know you want to find Hikaru but could you PLEASE be more patient!"
Muttering angrily, he nearly ripped several pages of the book, until Umi hit him and he realized what he was doing. Trying hard to control his temper Clef finally calmed down and found the page.
" Well, the book here says this.
"Normally the jewels are in a temple. Wind, Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, Life and Death. But there are many dangerous tests for each jewel. All of them have one except for the Death jewel. Which has two."
"Well it is worth anything to get Hikaru back!" interrupted Lantis.
Clef turned and gave a death glare at Lantis (^O^) he continued talking. " As I was saying before I was so RUDELY interrupted.." he stopped and looked at Lantis." The tests are very dangerous, and there is a 90% chance that on the journey, we will be separated. So I want everyone to know what to do in case that happens. The ones who end up in the South will go southeast and southwest to look for the jewels of wind and water. The ones who land north will travel northwest and northeast for the jewels of Life and water. " Seeing everyone's shocked looks, Clef said," Don't worry! I will give you all a map (it is enchanted of course) so you can't get lost! Anyway, last of all the ones who ends up in the Center of Cephiro which means near the palace, will travel east and west. They one or ones who do will have the hardest path. They will go and get the jewels of Fire, metal and Death. Tomorrow at dawn we will set out for the journey so I advise you to get a -"
Clef stopped his long lecture and looked around. Umi and Lantis were wide- awake listening carefully but Fuu was half-asleep and Ferio was snoring. (A/N: I'm basically going to use Ferio to lighten up the mood when the story gets maybe a bit too serious.)
"WAKE UP!!!" Clef yelled. Ferio jerked awake and looked around sheepishly. Clef coughed then continued,"Now all of you, I would advise you to go and pack and get a good rest cause you'll need it." Snapping his fingers, he and Umi disappeared."
It seemed that none of the group was able to sleep. All of them with the question, 'Will this be the end?' in their heads. Dawn came and they got ready their supplies and readied their horses. Mokona saw them at the door. Eyes teary he said one last "Puu!" as they left and began the quest.
Several minutes after departing, Umi asked,"Where will we head first?"
Clef thought for a few minutes and then answered,"South." Not 5 minutes after he had said that the group was caught up in a whirlwind and separated.
Ironically, Kyuko had sent it to help them find the jewels quicker. Kyuko laughed." If you all went and tried to go together to gather the jewels it would take you ages (she's exaggerating) and I wouldn't wait that long would I?" then she chanted:
"Water, Mage to North you go, While further down south will be the Prince and Wind. Last of all, the commander; alone will go to the heart. To gather the jewels I send thee to the directions I chose!"
She then laughed evilly her laughed echoing throughout the castle." This will be very interesting indeed."
A/N: I know! Don't kill me! This chapter was mainly some explanations about what will they be doing in future chappies. So if it was rather tiring and boring, sorry! I promise this though; the next one might be a lot more exciting.
Preview of the next chappie: Chappie 6: Guardian of the Water temple! Prt.1 Umi's test!
Clef woke up his head searing with pain. He saw Umi lying a few feet away from him and he reached out and shook her gently. She stirred and asked,"What happened?" Clef did not respond. His eyes were on a structure some 50 feet away from them. Floating on top was a jewel!
Tune in next time! Ja ne!
Chappie 5: Explanation of the Jewels; Group separated!
As soon as they had got back to the castle, Clef and Lantis began to discuss plans. Clef decided to go research while the rest went to sleep. Several hours later, Clef summoned the half-asleep group and pulled out a very large and ancient book.
Ferio mumbled," It's 3:00AM in the morning' Clef. what did ya call us for?" he said yawning.
Clef grew angry, irritated from lack of sleep and too much stress. Umi tried calming him down but he went away and yelled. "WELL, IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RESCUE HIKARU, BE MY GUEST AND GET OUT!!!!!!!!"
Lantis spoke, slightly impatient." What did you find!?"
Clef glared and said," Lantis, we know you want to find Hikaru but could you PLEASE be more patient!"
Muttering angrily, he nearly ripped several pages of the book, until Umi hit him and he realized what he was doing. Trying hard to control his temper Clef finally calmed down and found the page.
" Well, the book here says this.
"Normally the jewels are in a temple. Wind, Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, Life and Death. But there are many dangerous tests for each jewel. All of them have one except for the Death jewel. Which has two."
"Well it is worth anything to get Hikaru back!" interrupted Lantis.
Clef turned and gave a death glare at Lantis (^O^) he continued talking. " As I was saying before I was so RUDELY interrupted.." he stopped and looked at Lantis." The tests are very dangerous, and there is a 90% chance that on the journey, we will be separated. So I want everyone to know what to do in case that happens. The ones who end up in the South will go southeast and southwest to look for the jewels of wind and water. The ones who land north will travel northwest and northeast for the jewels of Life and water. " Seeing everyone's shocked looks, Clef said," Don't worry! I will give you all a map (it is enchanted of course) so you can't get lost! Anyway, last of all the ones who ends up in the Center of Cephiro which means near the palace, will travel east and west. They one or ones who do will have the hardest path. They will go and get the jewels of Fire, metal and Death. Tomorrow at dawn we will set out for the journey so I advise you to get a -"
Clef stopped his long lecture and looked around. Umi and Lantis were wide- awake listening carefully but Fuu was half-asleep and Ferio was snoring. (A/N: I'm basically going to use Ferio to lighten up the mood when the story gets maybe a bit too serious.)
"WAKE UP!!!" Clef yelled. Ferio jerked awake and looked around sheepishly. Clef coughed then continued,"Now all of you, I would advise you to go and pack and get a good rest cause you'll need it." Snapping his fingers, he and Umi disappeared."
It seemed that none of the group was able to sleep. All of them with the question, 'Will this be the end?' in their heads. Dawn came and they got ready their supplies and readied their horses. Mokona saw them at the door. Eyes teary he said one last "Puu!" as they left and began the quest.
Several minutes after departing, Umi asked,"Where will we head first?"
Clef thought for a few minutes and then answered,"South." Not 5 minutes after he had said that the group was caught up in a whirlwind and separated.
Ironically, Kyuko had sent it to help them find the jewels quicker. Kyuko laughed." If you all went and tried to go together to gather the jewels it would take you ages (she's exaggerating) and I wouldn't wait that long would I?" then she chanted:
"Water, Mage to North you go, While further down south will be the Prince and Wind. Last of all, the commander; alone will go to the heart. To gather the jewels I send thee to the directions I chose!"
She then laughed evilly her laughed echoing throughout the castle." This will be very interesting indeed."
A/N: I know! Don't kill me! This chapter was mainly some explanations about what will they be doing in future chappies. So if it was rather tiring and boring, sorry! I promise this though; the next one might be a lot more exciting.
Preview of the next chappie: Chappie 6: Guardian of the Water temple! Prt.1 Umi's test!
Clef woke up his head searing with pain. He saw Umi lying a few feet away from him and he reached out and shook her gently. She stirred and asked,"What happened?" Clef did not respond. His eyes were on a structure some 50 feet away from them. Floating on top was a jewel!
Tune in next time! Ja ne!