Beastfire-Thank you!
Frus: Okay, Ivy.
Saga: -whispering to himself- Hmm…both in the same place at the same time…
Chapter 12
Otto, Sprx, and Adriana landed on a huge asteroid. They began a hurried search of the surface, and soon discovered a plaque. There were letters written on it, but they were in no real order, and in fact, many were at odd angles or upside-down.
"How are we supposed to figure this thing out?" asked Otto. Sprx began to look at the sides of the plaque and the surrounding area. He quickly found a mathematic equation.
"I guess this has something to do with it," said Sprx. Adriana looked at it, then waved her hand over the plaque. Light copies of the letters appeared over the letters appeared in the air. Adriana straightened them , but grouped them based on how they were originally. Then, the three of them began to study the equation and compare it to the letters. Eventually, they came up with a strange assortment of words.
"It must be some sort of chant," said Adriana. She spoke the words an a gateway appeared. She, Otto, and Sprx stepped through and found themselves in a dimly lit temple. There were carvings on the walls which depicted a group of heroes fighting a dark shadow. In one picture, the smallest male began to glow and he attacked the shadow. However, the story was unfinished.
In Shuggazoom City, a desperate fight was occurring. It seemed that nothing could defeat Saga, or even harm him. The only chance any of them had was that the Shining Power, whatever it was, would be strong enough. Saga's attention was focused on Frus and Ivy, and he fired strange blast of energy at them and slashed with his claws. Antuari and the others attacked whenever they had the chance, which was often since Saga's new huge and sinuous form was coiled around many buildings. It was this distraction that saved Frus and Ivy.
Back in the temple, Adriana led Sprx and Otto towards the central chamber. When they reached it, they saw that it was a deep indoor pool with an alter rising from it, near the back. Torches that burned green fire rested in holders on the walls.
"So I guess that we just swim over there, huh?" asked Otto. No sooner had the words escaped his lips than a huge snake-like had erupted from the water, followed by two smaller ones. All three heads were trained on Adriana, Otto, and Sprx.
"Who are you that think that you deserve to wield the power that I have guarded for centuries?" bellowed the creature.
"We are from Shuggazoom. We need the power to defeat an evil that plagues us," said Sprx.
"I will give you the same chance to prove yourself that I have given to every other who has come to claim the power. If you want it, take it!" hissed the beast. It then struck out with all three of its heads. It began biting at the heroes and blowing ice blasts.
Using their individual powers, they defeated the two weaker heads and injured the main head. The middle head reached back and grabbed something in its mouth. It went deep into the murky water, dragging the unconscious heads with it, and the room seemed to dim.
Otto dove in, followed by Adriana and Sprx. After what seemed like a very long time, Adriana broke the surface, carrying Otto and Sprx. Clutched in Otto's hand was a small glowing orb.