Cry Of The Carniave
Ice's Elusive Illusion
A magnificent furry body stirred below the sub arctic zone of the undisturbed cave. Opening its amber eyes the creature yawned lazily, showing long pearly fangs inside its reddish jaws.
For hundreds of years this monster had laid dormant, defending a gigantic crystal that shone with radiance so bright, it rivalled the sun itself. The crystal's polished surface glinted with a dazzling effect, much like a diamond. Thousands of explorers had searched for this priceless gem, only to realize at the last moment that they were prey for the beast. The creature's paws were lined with razor-sharp claws, perfect for ripping apart prey. Silver armour covered its back, enclosing the main weakness of the beast. A pair of nocturnal eyes glared out of the darkness...
Jay tiptoed across the frozen ice, careful not to fall into any of the thawed holes in the floor. Jay didn't seem to be disturbed by the cold as he used a fire torch. I shivered hard, rubbing my arms as we trekked across the barren snow. I wish I had brought my cloak! It was freezing in the Crystal Cave; a chilling wind kept blowing out of the entrance. My frock definitely won't help me in this situation! I thought. If we waited any longer, we could get frostbite from the cold! Icicles hung down like icy daggers from the ceiling, threatening to crash down on us at any moment. Why on Earth did we come here? I wondered, I would have much rather stayed at the camp!
"Jay, w-why ar-ar-are w-w-we here?" I chattered, rubbing myself for warmth. Jay was observing Master Glen's message, searching for a clue in the mysterious poem. "We have to retrieve the Ice Guardian's armour," replied Jay, his green cloak billowing in the icy air. As Jay spoke, a white mist rose from the depths of the cave. I watched the smoke curiously. Jay nodded as he squeezed my hand tightly.
"This is the correct place Laura," he said. "Stand here while I repeat the poem." I did what I was instructed to do. Jay began to recite the poem…
"Fire, Water, Ice, Air,
Show thee what is hidden there…"
Suddenly I saw eyes in the darkness. Glowing eyes. Something in the darkness hissed. Just then I heard a loud noise; something was scraping across the icy floor. I tugged at Jay's cloak nervously. Something was out to get us…
"Jay!" I shouted urgently. Jay looked up to see the frightening eyes. A huge furry body emerged from the darkness. It bared its fangs as it cracked the ice beneath its feet! It let out a mighty roar, its claws swiping at us.
Jay and I started to run really fast as the beast chased us.
"AAAAAAHHHHHH! It's the ICE GUARDIAN!" Jay cried. I fell to the ground, tripping over a widening crack in the ice. The beast lunged at me, its jaws widening… But Jay took out some of the fire powder and threw it in the Ice Guardian's eyes. Some of the powder landed on the ice and melted it, creating a large hole in the frosted ice.
"RRAUGH! I can't see!" roared the Guardian as the powder started to crackle and burn its eyes. It fell into the hole, water splashing out.
I held on to a white iceberg as Jay helped me up onto land.
"Jay, how did you-" I began to say. Jay winked slyly, his azure eyes sparkling like sapphires.
"The element of ice is weak against fire," he replied "That's why I threw the powder at it." I was sopping wet and cold, water dripped from my frock.
Suddenly the Ice Guardian appeared from the water. It dove underwater, revealing that it now had webbed feet. My jaw dropped.
"You're kidding. It can swim?" I gasped at Jay. Jay nodded briefly.
"Yes, it can. Since Ice is a dual element, it also has the properties of water."
"Which means…" I said; I was extremely puzzled by what he said.
"We have to attack the Ice Guardian when it least expects it." Jay said as he withdrew his elaborately decorated sword from its golden sheath. He also took out some items I couldn't identify.
"What are they?" I asked Jay.
"They are the items I received from Leo Naern years ago before I met you," explained Jay. "I had a feeling they might help me with my job. But as it turned out, they will help us with our quest."
Jay crept quietly to the waterhole with Master Glen's gadgets as I watched. One of them looked like a compass, the silver pencil glinting in the light. Jay drew a large circle with the compass, stood back and he cried: "Pyro Demen!" Immediately, a fiery circle surrounded the hole and the water started to bubble like it was boiling. The Ice Guardian leapt out, roaring with pain. While the burns distracted it, Jay quickly ripped the silver armour off the otter like beast.
"Got you!" he yelled at the Ice Guardian.
The Ice Guardian hissed at him as it glowed a crystalline white. The beast continued to shine as it reformed, growing taller and more human with every minute. The shaggy fur receded, leaving pale white skin. Claws became nimble delicate fingers. The true Guardian stood before us. She was a young female, wearing a white furry gown. She had white short hair and serene azure eyes. Snowflakes drifted around her and an aura of coldness extruded from her body. We shivered as the cold affected us.
"I am Freezia, the Ice Guardian. I protect the crystal of Illusion from ignorant mortals. Who has called for me?
