Chapter 7:
Legends are stories that have a meaning, even if it is not apparent at first.
Titan Forest
Lisa glared, once again, at the back of Gora's head, causing him to shiver. "Is there something wrong Lisa," he asked.
"It's nothing," she replied.
Gora shook his head in disbelief then turned back to the book he was writing in. "What are you doing Gora," asked Sakura looking over his shoulder. What she saw was a small handbook with pages covered in writing, illustrations, you name it. "I'm putting some finishing touches on this field guide for you guys to use. I just need to add a few more notes," Gora replied. When he was finished he stood up and handed it to Sakura. "This handbook was written by my parents and I have put a few of my own notes in it so you all can use it more efficiently," he said at her confused expression, "Now, you may want to start looking up stuff about Titan Forest."
Sakura looked at the index and then quickly turned to the page and read, "Titan Forest is a forest completely covered in mystery. They say a shaman named Diro put a curse on it making it so that no one could make it seem like it keeps on going forever, although it really is only about 10 miles in diameter. Also, it is said that this man had cast a curse on the creatures of the forest, causing them to grow to colossal sizes. It is also said that a sorcerer named Siro had decided to try and pass through this forest and once he had walked 5 miles in had erected a stone monument with the words saying, Those who touch this place shall be free to escape from this forest, and had cast a spell on it which made the writing come true. This monument is still in tact today. Wow, this Siro guy seems pretty neat."
Gora smiled softly and said, "Yeah he was, although he isn't exactly the friendliest of people."
Sakura, Syaoran, and Lisa decided not to ask.
2 hours later:
"Finally. We made it," Syaoran said as the forest came into view.
Then a voice from behind them cried out, "Hey you guys!"
Everyone turned to see to figures heading towards them. "Hey we know you guys," Sakura exclaimed as the two figures came closer.
Name: Evellia
Race: Elf
Job: Cleric
Age: 13
Height: 4' 6"
Weight: 88 lbs.
Hair Color: Silver
Eye Color: Hazel
Experience Level: 10
Equipment:
White Staff
Cleric's Garbs
Travel Sandals
Traveler's Cloak
Holy Symbol
Name: Falk
Race: Angel
Job: Longbow man
Age: 14
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Blond
Eye Color: Brown
Wing Color: Brown
Experience Level: 14
Equipment:
Custom Bow-Maker-?
Green Tunic
Leather Boots
Green Headband
Iron Sheathe Knife
"So what are you guys doing here," Syaoran asked the two ex-competitors.
"Same reason as you," Falk replied.
"Enough chit chat you two! We need to get going now," Lisa said impatiently.
About 3 hours later:
"ARRGH! Gora are you sure we're not lost," Lisa asked for about the billionth time.
"I told you that we're almost there! So will you just shut the hell up," Gora snapped at her. This threw everyone off guard because they Gora had always been patient with them up to this point.
Everyone was silent for about half an hour when they suddenly heard a loud hissing sound. "Everyone out of the way," Gora shouted as he whipped out his staff.
Sakura/14
Syaoran/14
Lisa/14
Evellia/10
Falk/14
Gora/16
Vs.
Anaconda (1)
The anaconda lunged at Sakura but Syaoran intercepted it with his sword and sent out a shockwave while exclaiming, "Cleave!"
Sakura quickly followed up with a Howling Wind attack. However, all they seemed to do was phase the abomination. "I said get out of the way," cried Gora as pushed them aside, "Hydro Lance!"
The anaconda shrieked with pain as a large blue spear stabbed it. Falk then notched an arrow into his bow, drew back and fired it straight into the beast's eye. Lisa and Evellia quickly followed up with a Sonic Stab and Holy attacks. "Now to finish it," Gora exclaimed, "Brim-Storm!" Large fireballs started to rain from the sky and the anaconda started to disintegrate as it writhed in pain.
Gora turned towards Sakura and said, "What were you doing? I thought you would've known that Air spells have little effect on reptilian monsters. It said so right in the book."
Sakura looked down hurt and whispered, "Sorry."
Syaoran however looked at Gora and said, "What are you getting mad at her for! She was under pressure so she wouldn't be able to know what to do off the top of her head! Not all of us are perfect like you are Gora!"
Gora cringed at this, turned and said, "We should get going."
As he started to walk off Sakura stopped him and asked, "Gora, do you think you could teach me?"
Gora merely nodded then continued to walk on.