Where there's light...

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Wasabe? Moving on to chapter five, which is actually going to be part one of a two bit mini-saga. I still am short on reviews, so just click on the little "submit review" section at the end, it only takes a couple seconds. Unless...(gasps in horror), NO ONE IS READING THIS! God, that'd suck. Anyway, prove me wrong on this so I can update more!

Chapter 5: Voyage to Lemuria

Part one of two

The party headed south as fast as they could, hoping to avoid meeting another one of the dark demons. They stopped briefly in Bilibin, then set off for Kolima.

"Hey, wait a sec!" said Ivan, as they traveled near the main path into Kolima Forest.

"Hmm, what Ivan?" asked Isaac.

"The Wise Tree, Tret! Do you think he can help us?" asked Ivan.

"Oh yeah! The Wise Tree! He might be able to give us more info." Great said.

"Um, sorry, but what is the Wise Tree?" asked Sheba.

"Yeah." Jenna added.

Ivan looked at Isaac oddly.

"You're engaged to Jenna...and you never told her about Tret!" he said.

"Well, er, ah...Jenna, let me tell you about Tret," said Isaac.

"Basically, Trent is an ancient tree who lives in Kolima Forest. Garet, Ivan, Mia and I had saved him while we were looking for you. He's very wise and may know about our quest."

"Okay! Anything else you didn't tell me about, Isaac?" Jenna said slyly.

"Urm, ah, no! Nothing at all!"

They traveled into the forest. At least here, the lighthouses seemed to be helping. No monsters lay on the path now, and the journey to Tret's hollow was peaceful. Soon, they saw the face of Laurel, Tret's tree wife.

"Why, greetings adepts! It has been a long time since we have seen you." Said Laurel.

"Hrroooom! Isaac and company! What brings you to my peaceful forest?" commanded Tret.

Ivan stepped forward.

"Oh wise Tret! While peace abounds within your forest, it is not to be in the outside world! Monsters are getting more powerful and numerous, and strange demons formed of evil energy are using the power of the elements! We ask you if you have any idea of what has befallen Weyard." Ivan said.

Tret and Laurel thought.

"Hrrooom! Strange indeed! Laurel, can you check the outside world for these demons?" asked Tret.

"I'll try," replied Laurel. A wave of psynergy fired from her bark and disappeared off into the distance. After a few moments she spoke. "Indeed, Tret. These monsters are foreign and powerful, more terrible than the creatures that infested your forest two years ago."

"Hrrooom! Bad news, indeed. Unfortunately, I know nothing that can be of assistance to you, except to go to the lost kingdom of Lemuria. Perhaps someone there has an answer."

The party left the glade feeling cheated.

"Great, so the great tree spirit can only tell us to do what we planned to do in the first place? That's cheap!" said Garet angrily.

"It doesn't matter that much, Garet. We may as well just keep moving to Xiang: I left our Lemurian boat there." Said Isaac.

So they traveled on across the planes, but after a while they began to sense something amiss.

"Hey, we've been walking for a long time now. Isn't their something we're missing?" asked Sheba.

"Yes, there's something not right..." said Mia.

"Holy crap...the Mogul Forest is gone!" cried Garet. Suddenly they realized it: there was no forest now between Kolima and Xian anymore!

"All right! No more chasing monsters through the forest anymore!" said Garet happily. "We can walk directly to Xian!"

"Yeah, than goodness." Said Ivan.

"Well, let's keep going!" said Jenna cheerfully.

They carried on, happy at their good fortune not to have to deal with the evil forest anymore.

They crossed the bridge and before long had entered the Xian temple town.

"Ahh, the smell of silk! Good memories!" said Mia.

"Where's your boat, Isaac?" asked Sheba.

"Well, technically, it is Felix's boat, but I stored it behind that cliff there! Come on!" said Isaac.

The party went around the small cliff to find a dock over the river that flowed through Xian. Inside was the Lemurian ship!

"Alright! Does it still fly?" asked Jenna.

"Well, the wings are still on, so hopefully." Said Isaac.

They clambered aboard and Isaac got out the Black Crystal that controlled the ship.

"Get ready, we're going to try to fly soon, so prepare for that drain on your psynergy!" warned Ivan.

"Right, right, let's just get moving!" said Jenna.

Isaac powered up the crystal, causing it to move the ship out of the dock. Once they were outside, Isaac gripped the crystal tighter.

"OK, on three! One, two...three!" The six friends concentrated their psynergy on the wings, and the ship took flight!

"Oh, Yes! We're back in the air!" said Garet happily.

"By the elements, I'd forgotten how much this drains you." Said Mia.

They flew over the land and river until it led to the ocean. Then they flew a little longer until the fog crept in.

"Phew! Alright, Lemuria's close, so let's put the ship down." Panted Isaac.

The ship sank until it alighted neatly on the water.

"Damn, I'd forgotten how hard it was to fly this thing." Said Garet.

"Especially with only six people," said Ivan.

"Oh good, there's the entrance!" said Mia happily. They sailed through the shortcut into Lemuria and glided into the ancient harbor.

"Wow, doesn't the place look...better?" asked Jenna.

"Odd, where's the town?" asked Isaac.

There was silence until Sheba snapped her fingers.

"That's right! You four never came to Lemuria, did you?" asked Sheba.

"Well, no. We just heard the stories you told of where and what it looks like..." Garet scratched his head.

"Well, don't worry! The town is up ahead, so it's hard to see from here." Said Jenna.

"Well, then, shall we?" asked Ivan.

The band of six carried on to the town of Lemuria until they were stopped by the guards.

"Oh, wait! I remember you two! You came with Senator Picard and that Felix guy, right?" the first guard asked Sheba and Jenna.

"Yeah, but wait! Picard's a senator now?" asked Sheba bewildered.

"Yeah, got elected just after he came home. Who are these four?" the guard asked.

Jenna and Sheba introduced Mia, Ivan, Isaac, and Garet to the guards.

"Alright, you can go. Remember: no funny stuff while you're visiting, OK?" asked the guard.

"K'. Come on Isaac! Lemuria's really cool!" said Jenna. They six rushed by to take a look at Lemuria.

The town had been prospering, and the people seemed much more happy with life. Nothing was broken anymore, and everything seemed fresh and vital once again. The group gazed in wonder at the city once more until a familiar voice was heard.

"Jenna? Isaac? Everyone! Holy shit! It is you!" the group looked over to see Felix rushing towards them.

"Big brother!" Jenna cried. She ran to meet her brother, who picked her up in a great hug.

Felix seemed very happy. He'd grown a full beard and was more cheerful than he had been before.

"By the gods, I'm glad to see you all? Why are you here? What's going on?" asked Felix.

Ivan and Isaac looked at eachother unhappily.

"Um, we'd better get Picard in on this before we tell you." Said Ivan sadly.

They waited for Picard's Senate meeting to end, then after some cheerful greeting explained the new problem. Picard sat gravely.

"I've vaguely heard of this happening before. It's from and old prophesy, I believe. Mayhaps King Hydros has an answer..."

"Yeah, maybe." Said Felix. "But on the other hand, that means that Picard and I are going to be travelling with you guys again, eh?"

"Yeah, you will be. But first, we need some answers. Come on everyone." Said Isaac.

And stop there. Like I said, two parter here. I clarify though: the first part was getting to Lemuria, and the second is the adventure in Lemuria. Technically, there is a third part to this, but I'm making it separate because I can. >) Anyway, review now, or I'll attack you in your dreams, Freddy Krueger style!