Since all my Final Exams are done (Yay!) I'll be updating a bit more. On with the story! (As I'm sure you all have numerous questions about it right now...)

Chapter 6: The Monster, the Wizard, and the Realization of Destiny

"Josh, what the heck is going on?" Kenny asked nervously.

"That pathetic fool "Josh" cannot hear you!" the creature (Inside Josh's body, remember) said. It continued, "You shall never reach the Elemental Trials! Prepare to die!" It held its orb of energy at the ready. Just when it was about to fire it and obliterate the unsuspecting kids, a voice rang out.

"Not so fast!" shouted the man. He turned out to be a wizard. He held his staff aloft, and shouted, "Soul Divide!" A beam of energy struck Josh, sending him sprawling, as well as causing a bright flash. When the flash subsided, Josh lay unharmed, as did a shadowy figure that looked like some kind of demon.

"Ugh. Dietz, you are a major pain in the neck, do you know that?" The creature asked.

"As are you, Gradius... As are you." the wizard Dietz answered.

"Silence, wizard fool! Were you not here, I could have defeated them!" Gradius shouted. He then turned to the group of 6. "Next time we meet... You shall not be so lucky. Dietz cannot defend you forever!" After that, Gradius teleported back to the dark castle in a flash.

"Could itr be happening? No! It is too soon... They are not ready... Well, fate waits for nobody... I only hope they can succeed at such young ages..." Dietz said to himself. "They MUST be ready..."

"Hey, wizard guy! What the heck's goin on here?" Kenny asked, a tone of fear and annoyance (An odd pair, don't ya say?) in his voice.

"Patience, young one." Dietz said in a smooth, calm voice. "Teleport!" he shouted, and the 7 (The teens plus Dietz) were transported to an area of ancient ruins.

"Where are we?" Antoinette asked.

"Yeah, and what the blue blazes was that THING that cameout of Josh's body?" Mark yelled.

"Yes... Dietz, right? It is about time you explained yourself." Josh said calmly, like he wasn't worried. In all actuality, he was more worried than the rest of them. 'This feels like a bad RPG... And that cn't mean anything good...' he thought.

"When we are inside the Chamber of the Tablet, all shall become clear. Follow me." Dietz said as he entered the ruins. Soon the 7 reached a large labrynthine series of halls. "Stay close, or be doomed to wander for the rest of your days!" he warned sternly as they journeyed through the maze of halls and passages. After about 20 minutes of this, they reached a large door. Dietz opened it up and the group entered the new room. "This is the Chamber I spoke of. Each of you must place your hands upon this stone in turn."

"Then I'll go up first," Kenny decided. He placed his hand upon the tablet. The room began to glow red as he did this. Soon, a voice only Kenny could hear said, in a smooth, yet booming, beautiful and clear voice, "Chosen Warrior of Fire! May the power of the flames protect you in their firey embrace!" Suddenly, orbs of red energy appeared and zoomed into Kenny's body.

"Wha-What's happening to him?" Josh yelled in shock.

"He is realizing his destiny..." Dietz said.

END CH.6. So... What's going on? Find out soon, on When Worlds Collide!