Chapter 5: A Empty Place; An Evil Presence

Sonshi

"Pat..Pat…Pat..." The sound of our footsteps on the ground below us was the only sound we could hear. Walking towards Eiyorei's and Kamaite's run down shack, we chatted about our adventures and experiences.

"Here we are!" Eiyorei went to open the door and from out of nowhere, a hoard of bats flew in our direction.

"Ahhh!" Airashii screamed at the top of her lungs and ran about in circles. Kamaite quickly casted Magmus Exorcimus in fear of more undead in the shack.

Realizing nothing was wrong, I stepped in and switched on the light. Everything was in a mess…

"Who did this! We just did our spring cleaning!" Kamaite pulled his hair and fumed up. Patting his shoulder, I assured him that we'll help him clean up. After an uneasy lunch, the five of us walked towards the Geffen Tower.

"This is weird… Usually there are many novices training around here…" Eiyorei used his clenched fist to hit himself. "This can't be happening… Must…be…dreaming…" Walking across the bridge, it used to be a cheerful walk, however, now the atmosphere hung heavy above our heads, an evil omen was descending upon us…

"Oh my Odin! Look!" Seido pointed to the city gates. The city gates were rusty and they were beaten down. Hesitating no more, we ran towards the wizard tower. An eerie mist was surrounding the tower and no townspeople, merchants or guards were to be seen.

"We were gone for a moment… How could this have happened!" I exclaimed in shock and worry. I pressed the elevator button and the red glow from it was the first time it made me feel such a weird cold wind.

"Diippp……Dixxx…Bang!" The elevator then went down in a flash before our eyes. Crashing close beneath our feet. Having no other choice, we took the stairs. It was a nasty climb of seven floors up and worse still all the traps were set, with alarms on. Airashii could not disable the security system, neither can Kamaite override it.

"Damn these spiked walls!" Seido was finding difficulty in jumping and ducking between the moving spike walls… This was only the second storey, the third was set with invisible traps on the walls and floors, a single wrong move from any of us could set the entire storey to self-destruct, blowing us with it.

"Form Change!" Airashii had changed her form to a beautiful dove and was flying towards the stairs of the fourth storey. Leaving the rest of us standing here, unable to cross.

"Grawk…Grawk…!" A familiar squawking was heard in the distance. Eiyorei soon recognized the sound as Ichimotsu, his gryphon friend. We hopped on his back and 2 by 2, he brought us across.

The other three levels were far tougher but we got through. Arriving at the stairs of the seventh storey, every piece of furniture seemed in place. Eiyorei, Kamaite, Ichimotsu, Airashii, Seido and I spilt up and searched all the rooms.

"There's no one in sight… How weird…" Seido started playing with his bow, waiting for the others. "Hey guys! The weapons are all missing!" Eiyorei came running towards us, panting heavily and with a pale face. "This entire city is now haunted…" Kamaite and Airashii returned pale faced.

"What…about my dad? Did…..something hap…happen!" Airashii cried and used my shoulder. Though my right shoulder was bruised and now wet, I continued letting her use it.

"Hey…hey… Wait a minute. What's this?" Kamaite picked up a note pinned under the table and read it out loud, "To anyone who reads this, the evil forces have obtained the black Orb and invaded the cities of Geffen, Morroc, and Payon… Gather resources and proceed to Rune Mingard. You are our ONLY hope… -Kyonai"

Upon hearing this, everyone started breaking down and was desperately saying, "This can't be true…" Over and over…again…

Not having a warp to Prontera, we planned our trip and realized that it would take a dreadful three days walk to the castle. We stocked up resources and began our journey to our first stop, the Jungle Of Undead… Little is known about the valley except that one great warrior resides there, protecting all who pass…

Nothing interesting here, just passing by… Havin writer's block now……… Argh… Apologies to all for such a boring and lame chapter… X.X