Chapter Five:
After the discussion with Menardi and Saturos Ivan immediately returned to his bed and woke up a few minutes after everyone else. They were having breakfast down stairs as Ivan just went down the stairs and out of the door being avoidant of his three companions not saying a word like a mindless zombie. The streets were crowded, full of people the sound of cattering echoed through the busy metropolis the stores were opened showing theuir most prized items through the windows just like any day the people continuing to live their normal routines.
"That is a very rare herb and in those quantities it would cost a lot of money." A female said to Ivan being the owner of the herb stopre. Ivan casually leaned forward on the desk using it to support himself up his purple eyes looking right into the females.
"That does not matter. I need that herb." Ivan responded with a monotone voice and not his usual voice that made it seem like he was so nice. That innocent look gone from his eyes replaced with an icy continuous glare.
"Well, sir, you sound very serious about buying such a expensive item. Please wait here as I go to the back and get some." The female said with a smile on her face her hand running through her orange hair. She turned around and went to the back of the store as there were neatly placed crates with the name of the herb carved into the wood. She went to the one in the corner a very small one not very noticeable and pulled out a bag and threw in the green smashed up herb until the bag was full. She closed it with some string and placed it on the counter.
"Five portions worth; ten thousand coins please." Ivan put his hand in his baggy pocket and felt the inside with his fingertips. His long hands wrapped around the string and pulled out a velvet pouch. He opened it and threw out enough golden coins to pay for the purchase. The woman looked at him with surprise did not expecting a mere teenager to spend so much money like that. He closed the pouch and stuffed it back in his pocket.
"Thank you for your purchase." She smiled as she took the coins and put them in a green velvet pouch. He made a weak smile like he cared and immediately left the store. His fingertips felt the bag that was full of the herbs his fingers playing with the thin string that kept it shut, a smirk crept upon his face.
Ivan started to go down the series of roads that he did the night before his eyes looking at the unlit candles that were placed within the light poles. The men and woman in his way not noticing the young teenager and accidentally shoved him making him bare his teeth and growl in response. There was a unlit campfire the pieces of wood covered in a thin layer of ash a little shelter built under a nest of trees and bushes Felix, Jenna, and Kraden all sitting by the tent in silence as Alex, Saturos, and Menardi spoke a conversation of whispers.
Their eyes glanced up as they heard the rustling of the bushes they made a smirk on their face as they saw Ivan approach them with a bag. He sat next to the trio and put the bag in front of Saturos.
"Good Ivan." Saturos managed to say as he untied the string anxiously and saw it full of the smashed up green herb, "Now you just need to follow the plan and we'll be fine." He said happy to see that his plan was coming into a full effect.
"Saturos, I need to now why you want to get rid of these children. We have other matters to attend, like lighting the other three lighthouses." Alex interrupted his happy mood as his eyes looked over to Ivan with a evil glare not liking that one of their four enemies was standing before them being their slave.
"The answer to that is very simple, Alex. For one they are our enemies they are the ones who are trying to stop us from accomplishing our goal if we eliminate them now then we do not need to worry about our plan having any flaws and secondly they have one possession that we need; the Mars Star. The only way which we can light the last lighthouse is if he have that item."
"Isaac guards that Star with his life he does not show it in the open and does not tell anyone where he hides it." Ivan included returning the same icy evil glare at Alex.
"Well, then, I completely understand your plan but I do not see why we have to bring it to such extreme actions, but, Saturos, I trust you so I will just follow along." Alex said crossing his arms and closing his eyes to contemplate his thoughts. Saturos just nodded towards Ivan.
Ivan left the scene and quickly returned to his three companions who were putting on their armor planning to continue their day even if they did not know where there young friend ran off to. They greeting Ivan a hello and mentioned that they were planning to go outside and train a little bit fight off some monsters and try out some new psynergy.
"Sorry to ruin your little plan, but I was sort of thinking that Isaac can help me train today in the fields. Help me to learn how to use a sword a little better, as I was always interested in the art of swordsmanship." Ivan said responding to the explanation of the day. The three adepts looked at each other then at Ivan.
"Sure I can help you." Isaac said wrapping his cloak around his neck. He tied a knot then went over to his pack where he drew out a short sword in his stealth and placed it in Ivans possession to use for the day the young teen responded with a smile as he put the stealth over his shoulder.
The Earth and Wind adept left Isaac explaining to Ivan how to exactly grip the short sword, as that problem already seemed to have arisen. Garet and Ivan just looked at each other liking the thought that they could finally be alone for the day.
The city was too busy to train in even the outskirts seemed to be full of warriors who seemed to be sparring amongst one another. Isaac and Ivan found themselves going to a field that was completely abandoned just a open field like they were stuck in the middle of no where. Hills and many trees like it could have been meant to be an arena if they replaced the many trees with benches surrounded the field. The two began to train starting with the simple tactics of how to slash the sword correctly and how to strike on certain angles where it inflicts more damage upon the opponent. It was tiring very quicxkly as beads of sweat began to roll down from their forhead because of the scorching sun their mouths feeling dry having to take many breaks for water.
Ivan seemed to be anticipated to spar and test out his new acquired skills. Isaac finally sparred with Ivan not trying to be too hard on his friend as he was obviously more experienced than the wind adept. Their swords clashed together Isaac having more strength then him was taking the offensive side was Ivan found himself to block the sword with his own and jump back so he can dodge being sliced into two pieces. Ivan tried to do a few tricks that he was taught but Isaac obviously knew how to block them.
Isaac took a quick slash towards Ivans head and he quickly ducked. The ground shook the grass and the trees made a ruffling noise like a tornado was just about to pass. It looked like the ground would split in two, but it just jolted their frames side to side losing their balance. There was a flash of light from the other side Isaac immediately turned around, "What the heck?" Isaac said planning to run to the scene but Ivan swung his foot at Isaacs ankle the Earth Adept falling to the ground. Ivan got up and looked like he was going top help his fellow companion up.
But he did not help him he swiftly moved to the side turning behind seeing a large boulder right about to fall on the Earth Adept who just noticed the large piece of rock coming right towards him.
[ Authors Note: Cliffhanger. I'm evil I know. Well tell me how you think of this chapter and we can see what happens once I write the next chapter and my brain gives me ideas. ]
After the discussion with Menardi and Saturos Ivan immediately returned to his bed and woke up a few minutes after everyone else. They were having breakfast down stairs as Ivan just went down the stairs and out of the door being avoidant of his three companions not saying a word like a mindless zombie. The streets were crowded, full of people the sound of cattering echoed through the busy metropolis the stores were opened showing theuir most prized items through the windows just like any day the people continuing to live their normal routines.
"That is a very rare herb and in those quantities it would cost a lot of money." A female said to Ivan being the owner of the herb stopre. Ivan casually leaned forward on the desk using it to support himself up his purple eyes looking right into the females.
"That does not matter. I need that herb." Ivan responded with a monotone voice and not his usual voice that made it seem like he was so nice. That innocent look gone from his eyes replaced with an icy continuous glare.
"Well, sir, you sound very serious about buying such a expensive item. Please wait here as I go to the back and get some." The female said with a smile on her face her hand running through her orange hair. She turned around and went to the back of the store as there were neatly placed crates with the name of the herb carved into the wood. She went to the one in the corner a very small one not very noticeable and pulled out a bag and threw in the green smashed up herb until the bag was full. She closed it with some string and placed it on the counter.
"Five portions worth; ten thousand coins please." Ivan put his hand in his baggy pocket and felt the inside with his fingertips. His long hands wrapped around the string and pulled out a velvet pouch. He opened it and threw out enough golden coins to pay for the purchase. The woman looked at him with surprise did not expecting a mere teenager to spend so much money like that. He closed the pouch and stuffed it back in his pocket.
"Thank you for your purchase." She smiled as she took the coins and put them in a green velvet pouch. He made a weak smile like he cared and immediately left the store. His fingertips felt the bag that was full of the herbs his fingers playing with the thin string that kept it shut, a smirk crept upon his face.
Ivan started to go down the series of roads that he did the night before his eyes looking at the unlit candles that were placed within the light poles. The men and woman in his way not noticing the young teenager and accidentally shoved him making him bare his teeth and growl in response. There was a unlit campfire the pieces of wood covered in a thin layer of ash a little shelter built under a nest of trees and bushes Felix, Jenna, and Kraden all sitting by the tent in silence as Alex, Saturos, and Menardi spoke a conversation of whispers.
Their eyes glanced up as they heard the rustling of the bushes they made a smirk on their face as they saw Ivan approach them with a bag. He sat next to the trio and put the bag in front of Saturos.
"Good Ivan." Saturos managed to say as he untied the string anxiously and saw it full of the smashed up green herb, "Now you just need to follow the plan and we'll be fine." He said happy to see that his plan was coming into a full effect.
"Saturos, I need to now why you want to get rid of these children. We have other matters to attend, like lighting the other three lighthouses." Alex interrupted his happy mood as his eyes looked over to Ivan with a evil glare not liking that one of their four enemies was standing before them being their slave.
"The answer to that is very simple, Alex. For one they are our enemies they are the ones who are trying to stop us from accomplishing our goal if we eliminate them now then we do not need to worry about our plan having any flaws and secondly they have one possession that we need; the Mars Star. The only way which we can light the last lighthouse is if he have that item."
"Isaac guards that Star with his life he does not show it in the open and does not tell anyone where he hides it." Ivan included returning the same icy evil glare at Alex.
"Well, then, I completely understand your plan but I do not see why we have to bring it to such extreme actions, but, Saturos, I trust you so I will just follow along." Alex said crossing his arms and closing his eyes to contemplate his thoughts. Saturos just nodded towards Ivan.
Ivan left the scene and quickly returned to his three companions who were putting on their armor planning to continue their day even if they did not know where there young friend ran off to. They greeting Ivan a hello and mentioned that they were planning to go outside and train a little bit fight off some monsters and try out some new psynergy.
"Sorry to ruin your little plan, but I was sort of thinking that Isaac can help me train today in the fields. Help me to learn how to use a sword a little better, as I was always interested in the art of swordsmanship." Ivan said responding to the explanation of the day. The three adepts looked at each other then at Ivan.
"Sure I can help you." Isaac said wrapping his cloak around his neck. He tied a knot then went over to his pack where he drew out a short sword in his stealth and placed it in Ivans possession to use for the day the young teen responded with a smile as he put the stealth over his shoulder.
The Earth and Wind adept left Isaac explaining to Ivan how to exactly grip the short sword, as that problem already seemed to have arisen. Garet and Ivan just looked at each other liking the thought that they could finally be alone for the day.
The city was too busy to train in even the outskirts seemed to be full of warriors who seemed to be sparring amongst one another. Isaac and Ivan found themselves going to a field that was completely abandoned just a open field like they were stuck in the middle of no where. Hills and many trees like it could have been meant to be an arena if they replaced the many trees with benches surrounded the field. The two began to train starting with the simple tactics of how to slash the sword correctly and how to strike on certain angles where it inflicts more damage upon the opponent. It was tiring very quicxkly as beads of sweat began to roll down from their forhead because of the scorching sun their mouths feeling dry having to take many breaks for water.
Ivan seemed to be anticipated to spar and test out his new acquired skills. Isaac finally sparred with Ivan not trying to be too hard on his friend as he was obviously more experienced than the wind adept. Their swords clashed together Isaac having more strength then him was taking the offensive side was Ivan found himself to block the sword with his own and jump back so he can dodge being sliced into two pieces. Ivan tried to do a few tricks that he was taught but Isaac obviously knew how to block them.
Isaac took a quick slash towards Ivans head and he quickly ducked. The ground shook the grass and the trees made a ruffling noise like a tornado was just about to pass. It looked like the ground would split in two, but it just jolted their frames side to side losing their balance. There was a flash of light from the other side Isaac immediately turned around, "What the heck?" Isaac said planning to run to the scene but Ivan swung his foot at Isaacs ankle the Earth Adept falling to the ground. Ivan got up and looked like he was going top help his fellow companion up.
But he did not help him he swiftly moved to the side turning behind seeing a large boulder right about to fall on the Earth Adept who just noticed the large piece of rock coming right towards him.
[ Authors Note: Cliffhanger. I'm evil I know. Well tell me how you think of this chapter and we can see what happens once I write the next chapter and my brain gives me ideas. ]
