I'll add the personalities soon...Give me time...I'm too sleepy to write at the moment. Oh and Annika Lee was it? Thanks for the advice hehe subukan ko ausin ung story para sayo at kay Tom Valor.
Here is Chapter 4 of Punishment. Please enjoy!
Chapter 4
Ace stood there, shocked, stunned, you name it. It's understandable really. The Zenith was among the most powerful guilds in Midgard, second only to the legendary guild, Destiny's Rival and its brother guild, Immortality Achieved. Both comprised if the heroes who freed Rune-Midgard from the clutches of the evils that roamed the land.
The others stared on in disbelief.
"I-I…M-me?" Ace strained to say.
"Yes. You, sir Algiz, are invited to join the Zenith. We have kept a close on eye on you ever since you finished your…mission for the mage academy.
Ace's eyebrows narrowed in suspicion. How did he know of that? Ace thought. Of course, he was wizard. A high ranking one, but Ace was oblivious to this fact. The thought disintegrated from his mind with a question from the wizard.
"So what would be you final answer sir sage? Of course, I'll give you more time to think it over, if need be," the wizard offered kindly. Ace glanced at Kat, hoping to get some help on this matter. She smiled at him and nodded her approval.
"Alright wizard, I accept your offer," Ace said after a while. The others shouted their congratulations to him.
"Excellent, excellent," the wizard made no effort in hiding his glee. He then handed a communicator and an armband to Ace.
"Use this as a means of contacting your guild mates," he motioned to the communicator in Ace's right hand.
"And that armband shows your loyalty to the guild," he gestured for Ace to put it on.
"Oh where are my manners, I have forgotten to mention my name. I am Arthur Stormraid."
Ace gaped at the wizard in front him. Other gasps were heard from behind him.
"THE Arthur Stormraid?! You're a legend in the academy!" Ace exclaimed, surprised. The wizard chuckled lightly.
"Oh please, enough of that," Arthur smiled at him. Then his eyes lit up.
"Would you like to visit our base? It's not far from here," the wizard offered. "If you want, you can bring along a friend, if it'll make you comfortable."
Ace thought for a moment, deciding on who he should take. Wait, he didn't need to think for this one.
"Kat, I'll take you along," he suddenly blurted out as he turned to look at the priestess.
"A-alright Ace…If you want me too…" came Kat's soft reply. Arthur then spoke into his communicator. Moments later, a priest appeared right beside Arthur, almost knocking the wizard down.
"Oh sorry about that Arthur," came the priest's deep voice, seeming to issue forth an air of authority.
"No worries Avalon," the wizard grinned. The priest noticed Ace and his friends looking at them.
"Is that him Arthur?" he whispered to Arthur. The wizard nodded in answer.
"Oh, high priest Avalon! What a surprise to see you here!" Kat stepped up and bowed at the priest. Avalon raised an eyebrow at her; something seems familiar about this woman…
"Lockheart? Katherine Lockheart? Haha! Nice to see you again! Long time no see priestess!"
Kat smiled at the man before her and bowed respectfully at him.
"Shall we get going then?" Arthur spoke up, impatience present in his voice.
"Sure sir Arthur. Kat?" Ace answered as Kat nodded and went to him.
"How about you guys? Where will you be while we're gone?" Ace turned to the group.
"Oh nothing much, guess we'll be in the inn resting," Jack said.
"Maybe by the caves as well," Nicholas added. Regan and Lance nodded in agreement.
"Alright, now that that's settled, let's go!" the wizard motioned for the priest to open a portal. Avalon held a small gem in his hands, uttering a quiet prayer and soon Ace found himself on the ground dizzy again.
"Ack…Can't get the hang of those warp portals," Ace groaned. Kat giggled at him just when a thunderous voice came from behind them.
"Welcome back master Arthur. How did your search go? Successful I hope?" a giant asked Arthur.
"Yes. Here he is, the one I've been looking for," the wizard pointed at the sage. "By the way sir Algiz, this is Bruno, the head of the citadel guardians here," Bruno bowed at the mention of his name.
"Pleased to meet you Bruno," Ace tried bowing too but was having a bit of difficulty. Kat was behind him again, tugging at his robes. She seemed to be afraid of Bruno.
"Kat c'mon. He isn't that scary. Now get out of there," Ace sternly told Kat. She moved away from him, hear head down, arms folded. But Ace hugged her.
"I-I'm okay Ace…" She whispered but still he hugged her. He made sure she really was okay before he released her. They caught up with Arthur and Avalon who were already far from them. Soon they were at a huge double-door. Bruno pushed back the doors and they went in. Arthur uttered a word of thanks to the giant. Inside, they were met by a knight.
"Hey master, hey sir Avalon!" the knight yelled from the other side of the room. Heads turned in the knight's direction.
"Well, I'll be going…" the priest mumbled as walked off.
"This is Raven Slenderfang. Raven, this Ace Algiz, a new recruit and Kathering Lockheart, his priestess friend," the wizard introduced the two. Ace offered a hand shake but the knight didn't seem to see it. He was concentrated on…Something other things.
"H-hello…" Kat mumbled, she noticed that she was under the gaze of Raven and quickly hid behind Ace.
Damn, she saw me…The knight shook his head, sighed and went back to his seat to sleep.
"Some guy…" Ace muttered.
Don't worry...It gets better in the next chapter, be patient and review