Chapter 1 Resurrection
Flames.
It was everywhere, surrounding me in a demonic hell of fire. It danced in my eyes, heat enveloping my whole body. I ducked nearly in time as a wooden plank, already burning, fell down at the spot where I stood just now. It's lighted debris flew up to my white sleeve, burning holes on it before fading into dying embers.
Stupid Maro…I silently curse as I tried to find to find a way out of it. Why did he have to knock over that pot when he was at his death?? Sure, he took the arrow for me, but he could have left that stupid pot of fire burning for me. I could have finish the Miburo dogs off and made my escape before this. A piece of half burning wood blocked my way. I kicked it away. I thought I saw the shadow of a door there.
Shit, I cursed again, as I proceeded to it quickly. Spots of yellow and black danced at my vision, and my head felt as if it was made of metal. Looks like I had breathed in too much smoke. I covered my nose with my sleeve, sucking in the filtered air.
It was a door; I kicked at it viciously, but it didn't budge. I removed my sleeve and whammed my shoulders into the door. I heard a sound behind the door. Like objects rattling.
Shit, the door must be have been nailed down. Now I remember. In case the Miburo dogs had found a way to here, I was supposed to finish them off. This door was to prevent them from escaping if I failed.
To kill two birds with one stone, I recall the hooded magician saying. Then I didn't pay attention as I was confident I could finish them off.
"Chih!!" I rammed into the door again. How ironic. Since I had failed in my mission, was I destined to die here too?? I kicked at it furiously, and heard the sound of something chattering to the floor behind. Good, it seemed I had managed to discharge something.
My vision was almost filled with the black spots. The air I breathed in was hot and full of smoke. I choked on it and coughed, covering my nose. It didn't stop the smoke from entering. My head weighted even heavier. The door swayed before me and I felt myself falling.
Falling…falling…it was so hot…can't find cool air…