A little note to anyone out there that loves or like to read humor stories I was just reading a story written by Alex and Akiko and for some reason the story inspired me to write chapter 8 and I'm feeling really happy so I'm gonna recommend this story to anyone who likes humor storie. I've read many stories where the authors insert themselves in it but so far this is the top one on my chart. So anyone in the mood for humor I recommend Defective Detectives by Akiko and Elena/Alex. I was feeling soo guilty for not posting ch.7 earlier and to make me feel worse my concious was driving me nuts by pounding the word guilty in my head so I decided to add ch.8 as a bonus and as an apology for not posting in so long. So once again I apologize. Now go on what you wating for an invitation? Go READ!^_^

Disclaimer: Do I have to repeat myself? Glares at you I didn't think so now on with the story! Triad is not my character he belongs to TD *Triad Orion*

Italics: a person's thoughts.

( ) Author notes and my basic rantings and ravings.

What do you mean UNDEAD?

"TRIAD……………..!" That was the one word Picard had uttered after the chicken incident a while ago. They had eaten their meal and were now sitting in the dining room after finishing desert. The chef had come running after hearing Picard yell and had seen the chicken and the worm walk out. His face had turned bright red and he had started a stream of curses in japenese. Who knew what he was saying? Then he had taken of his hat dropped it on the floor and started stomping all over it all the while screaming and cursing. Picard didn't look so friendly either his eyes were practically glowing and he looked like he would kill anyone on the spot. All of the adepts were afraid to approach him for fear he'd lash out at them.

Some of the chef's helpers had come running in 2 took the chef to his bedroom to lie down and let his blood pressure go down in case he blew up or anything and to calm down a bit or he was going to need surgey if a blood vessel exploded or something. 2 other helpers came in and cleaned up the mess left over by the long gone chicken and worm. After the mess was cleaned up Picard had apologized to the adepts and had the cooks bring in a new meal for them to eat. No one really enjoyed the food they all ate with fear afraid their food would start dancing too. Everyone unconciously kept checking their food for any stray worms here and there or anything that looked even remotely like a feather. Even Garet was eating wih caution for fear he'd choke on a drumstick or something.

"I'd like to apologize to you young ones. I'm very sorry about this incident. My young friend he's about your age is an "inventor" and he likes to invent things like the flying machine and some other gadgets as well anyway my guess is he got to the chicken before George did and tinkered around with it making it look like it was really alive. Right now he probably heard me and ran off somewhere so when he comes back you'll get the chance of meeting him before I punish him for this incident."

"Oh no. Please don't be so harsh on him I'm sure he was only doing it as a joke and it was kind of funny now that you think about." Mia laughed remembering the chicken dancing.

"I agree with Mia you shouldn';t be so hard on him. Besides now that you think about it it was a really funny idea. Wish I'd thought of it first. I'm looking forward to meeting Triad he sounds like a real character." Isaac smiled thinking of a similar plan to cook up when they get home. Mom would probably have a heart attack if I did this at home.

"I agree with Isaac it was a very funny joke."

"It's just that this was not the first time that this happened. You see Triad's done this before many time when we also had other guests. Unfortunatly they weren't as kind as you most of the ladies even ran out of the Inn screaming."

"Even if it was on purpose you shouldn't go and punish the poor guy. He probably only meant it to be funny not scary."

"I agree with Garet I don't think it was meant to make the customers run out of the Inn screaming and never coming back."

"Alright. I guess I'll let it go unpunished but either way I'm going to have a talk with him."

"Man I'm so full that I don't feel so good. Ugh!" Garet was making weird noises and he didn't look so good either. His face was kinda green I think from eating waaay too much. He had seven helpings of everything and had tried four different desserts with the exception of only four desserts In the first place.

"Well of course you don't feel good. You ate everything that was made even the stuff that didn't look too appealing. I wouldn't be surprised if you actually ate the chicken and maybe even part of the worm if they were still here."

"I would not. I'm not that crazt I'd rather starve then eat something that gross looking. I'm even willing to bet that I can stop eating for a whole day I'll bet you 10 bucks."

"You've got yourself a deal" Isaac, Ivan and Garet each slapped a 10 on the table.

"hey Mia aren't you gonna bet? Come on it's fun we get to watch Garet try REALLY REALLY HARD to control himself!MWAHAHAHA " Ivan laughed evily.

"He's at it again Isaac. You better do something or next we'll be watching him jump out the window and start terrorizing the people outside." Mia turned to Isaac and said "I'f you don't do something I will. I don't even know why the phsychiatrist had to give him medication that gave sideeffects."

"Maybe because he was the one who said he wanted it? DUHR" Garet said and then turned back too his food.

"My My. Arent's we feeling smart all of a sudden."

"Actually no I'm not going to bet along with you guys but I will hold the money until the deal is over. If Garet succeeded as holding his apetite for one whole day then he gets the money if he doesn't then Isaac and Ivan each get 10 from Garet."

"Can it Isaac" Garet glared at him and let out a huge burp you could hear it all way outside and no wonder the whole town's windows exploded one by one after hearing the great belch of Garet the Chomper.

"If you guys are finished eating we should get going now I would like you to meet my friend Leon."

"Ooops! Sorry Picard let's go guys." Isaac and the others got up and followed Picard out of the Inn. They soon reached the Sanctum where Leon was. Instead of leon Picard found Jake and Sage siting down and playing chess they heard Jake yell and went forward to investigate.

"YES! AHAH! I WON! HAHAHA! Now you me 35 bucks Sage sp PAY UP PAL!" Jake had won the chess match and Sage looked like he was about to cry.

"Ah I see you won again Jake. You never cease to amaze me at chess. What did you do this time cheat?"

"Watch it Picard I beat you as well so don't start. And this coming from the guy who lost his boxers and had to teleport back home in case some wild and crazy woman decided to rape you. I still laugh about that day when every single one of you guys lost to the Great Duke of Chess me." Picard turned a slight shade of pink and said

"Don't forget Sage here lost more he had to walk home only in his boxers and it was either give up the boxers or give you $50. Now that was funny." Isaac and the others looked at the 3 men in a funny way and shook their heads sadly. There were too many crazy people in the world and it couldn't get any crazier.

"I'm sorry I'd like to introduce you to my friend this is Jake the guy with brown crisp hair and over here is Sage the I-use-gel-everyday-to-make-my-hair-look-drop-dead-gorgeous guy. He's a little into hair gel." He made the cooky for a brain sign and smiled.

"These are Isaac the leader, Mia the healer, Garet the eater, and Ivan the terrorizer. They're the adepts that are after the party that came here 2 days ago they told me the whole story and I decided to tell Leon so do you guys know where he is?"

"Ya. He's inside I think there's something bothering him because he's been upset for 2 days now. He isn't acting the same and he hasn't been eating not only that but he's been in there for 2 days. Maybe you should go talk to him I think he senses something isn't right with the balance of nature or power."

"Alright thankyou Jake. Let's go young ones." The guys followed the now worried Picard curious as to what was wrong with his friend. They approached the room and Picard spoke to the door.

"Leon I know you're in there may we come in?"

"Ah just the man I was waiting for and I see you brought your young friends with you." Isaac and the others gasped wondering how Leon could know they were there when the door wasn't even open. Picard opened the door and they went inside the dimlit room.

" Ah! Welcome my young friends please have a seat and I will be with you shortly." A man of about 80 ushered them in he was aging with years his blue eyes once sparkling with mischieve now grown blind in the years of growth. His once blue hair now silver and shining in the light. He greeted them pleasently and went into a nearby room coming out wih a big silver and blue book in his hands.

"I am Leon I am pleased to meet the brave souls who were able to stop Saturos and Menardi in their tracks once and for all, those 2 needed a good lesson and they got one."

"I'm sorry if I seem rude but how do you know Saturos and Menardi?"

"Isaac also know as the smart leader of the team I can see why you are leader you are a wise one young adept." Isaac blushed and thanked him for his comment.

"No need for introductions I know who all of you are. I'm not the mayor for nothing you know I know everything that's been happening for the last 100 years."

"Dang and I thought Babi was old man what have you been drinking pops milk?" Everyone stared in shock at Ivan. Mi covered her face, Isaac just smacked himself while Garet just sat there staring at Ivan with his mouth open. Picard's mouth moved up with the tiniest bit of a smile while Leon just stood there and burst out laughing.

"IVAN! I'm shocked how could you say such a thing?" Mia asked him not believing her ears.

"It's alright you one he's just being funny. He reminds me of myself when I was his age I was as wild as him."

"But let us not dwell on this for now I have something very important to discuss with you young ones and especially you Picard" His face turned very grave.

"now I'm sure Picard told you all about the legend of the five maidens, yes?"

"Yes he did why?"

"Because it seems that there is another evil out there that wants to make a repeat of history and once again destroy mankind. Right now there is a man out there gathering an army of humans and demons alike. When I say demons I don't mean just monsters I mean an army of the undead made from sand and easy to destroy but thousands shall roam the earth. I sensed it last night. The balance of nature has shifted and the dark half of the balance has begun to consume the light side if this continues on then there is no hope for mankind. If he succeedes in conjuring up his army then the world as we know it shall be no more. You four are the destined ones you must take the place of the five maidens and stop him our world is depending on you all of these people out there aling with your families and loved ones are all depending on you. Compared to this prophecy lighting the four lighthouses looks like a joke. I do not know the name of this man but all I know is that you must stop him at all costs. I fear that there is no one who can unlock the powers of the necklace anymore except for one. You must start searching for the decendent of Mercury she holds the powers of Mercury deep inside of her You must hurry or everything will be destroyed." As they were listening they suddenly heard a crash and some shouting and screaming coming from outside.

They all rushed outside and gasped at the horrible scene in front of them…….

YES! Finished ahhhhhh! Gotta go ch. 9 will be up sometime during the week be on the lookout for it. catch everyone later and remember R+R or else……….

~CeruleanNasuti~