To Find the Infection
Chapter 9: Brief Intermission
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Majotte shouted in fustration. The thick smoke had already begun to sink away into the late night sky, but Zain and Rahk had already escaped. It would be impossible to know exactly where they went, unless they thought of something, and very quick.
Majotte shot into the sky, much higher than the midnight clouds. Unaware of where the two cowards had flee, he began to raised his hands and spin in every direction. His hands began to glow yellow, then small energy beams shot out of each hand. The rapid fire attack crashed into any random spot Majotte shot at. Majotte shot everywhere, for a long time as well. Erutan paced on the ground directly below Majotte, trying to find a way to figure out where Zain had run off to.
After three more minutes of blasting away at the nothingness in the sky, Majotte finally decided that it was no use, that he was simply wasting energy. He began to float back down to the ground in a hurry. He landed roughly right next to Erutan. The ground beneath Erutan's feet trembled at the landing.
"Come on Erutan, let's find them." Majotte called out to Erutan.
Erutan's hair was still shot up, spiking a powerful red color, electricity was occasionally cackling around his body. "I did manage to see where they last where before they flew off." Erutan said. He pointed towards the thickening clouds towards the South. "They went that way." Erutan finished. He and Majotte levitated into the air once again, and begun the hunt for Zain and Rahk.
Zain's heart raced as he and Rahk shot back towards the ground. He had never been so close to a battle like that before, and he knew that the rush he felt during the fight would come again. He looked towards the thick forest that lay ahead of Rahk and himself.
"Rahk, come. This way to the forest." Zain said. The forest truly was thick, the density of the forest made it almost impossible to walk through, but this didn't stop Zain. Zain walked closer and closer to the trees and shrubs. He stared at the forest for a few moments, then, in an instant, the greenery spread apart, and created a stone pathway that lead deep into the forest. As soon as Zain and Rahk passed, the opening snapped shut with a loud clap.
"This is the way to the ruins that were once the Woodling's home." Zain said. "The trees are almost impossible to move, unless you're a Woodling. We can buy some time here." Zain added.
"Well.." Majotte said to Erutan. "I want them to know, that we mean business before we go look for them." he said. He shot back up into the clouds above Erutan, unable to spot. He smiled, and begun to roar. His muscles began to increase in mass, and his body began to shake with overwhelming power. The clouds began to clear the sky as they swirled around Majotte's being. The clouds then suddenly paused, then a light burst through. A golden figure floated where Majotte was last seen. Majotte's hair was golden, and a shiny yellow aura surrounded his body. He levitated back down to Erutan's level, and looked back at the direction they were meant to go.
"I think I forgot to mention," Majotte said, "That I am a Saiyan." He chuckled, and shot off towards the direction. His swift movement caused the remainder of the clouds to split, and a sonic boom was heard throughout the night sky. Erutan paused at the sheer speed Majotte had aquired in this new stage. He shot off in the direction too, and began to look for Zain.
"Erutan, come, I think I feel them." Majotte shouted. Erutan stopped in mid-flight, and looked around. Sure enough, Majotte was right below him, staring at a thick green forest. "I can feel them, they are in there." Majotte said. He began to walked towards the trees. He grabbed two nearby trees that blocked the path, and tried to rip them from their roots.
Surprisingly, he was unable to do so. Majotte was amazed at how something as simple as a tree stopped him. He was unable to break through the forest. "How did they get in there?" Majotte questioned. "It doesn't matter, I still sense their power." Majotte added. "If they decide to fly off, I'll feel it. What do you say we camp by Erutan?" Majotte asked.
Erutan smirked. "Sure, maybe we'll wait for a bit."
Rahk followed Zain into the ruins. The place was a wreck. Many buildings still stood, but they were rotting. The stones thaat held the walls together were decomposing. It wouldn't take time much longer to destroy the remains.
"You alright Zain?" Rahk asked.
"I'm fine Rahk. This place just brings back memories." Zain said. Zain began to walk towards a single building in the back of the village. It was covered in vines and greenery that held it together along with the stone. "This way." Zain told Rahk.
Rahk followed Zain towards the building. He looked towards Zain with a grin. "This is your house, isn't it?" he asked Zain.
"Yes it was." Zain replied. They entered the building. It had no door, it was just an opening. The ground was covered in toys. One in peculiar looked just like Zain. Zain stared at the doll, and bent down to pick it up. He held it firmly in his arms, and felt the fine sewing that contained the doll's innards. "Mother made this for me." Zain said. "We must meet her."
Rahk looked confused. As they walked down towards a starcase into a basement, Rahk asked, "Wait, didn't you say that the Woodling raced was wiped out?"
"Yes, it was." Zain said. Once they entered the basement, there stood a grave in the middle of the room. A large stone lay on top of moved soil, and engraved in the stone, was the words: "Gwenalin, Mother and beloved Daughter. A Gem among the Woodlings." Zain knelt down next to the casket. On the side, a picture was engraved. The picture displayed a creature with eight wings, and a powerful looking body. Zain began to pray to the creature, and towards the grave.
Rahk watched on in silence. "I'm uh...sorry for your loss Zain." Rahk said. Zain stood up, still staring at the grave. Rahk walked towards the steps, and sat on them. He rested his head in his massive hands. He decided to change the subject. "Zain, did you notice that boy that was helping Majotte?" he asked. "Didn't you feel his power when he took off that golden band? It rocketed. Any idea's why?"
"He has a piece of the Earth Orb in him I suppose. I felt a weird energy when he took off the band. I guess the band contains the power of the orb when worn."
Rahk sat in silence, then a loud roar echoed across the sky above. It was loud enough that it bounced off of the walls of the room. Rahk laughed.
"What the hell was that?" Zain told Rahk.
"My stomache!" Rahk shouted back. "I guess we should get something to eat, we haven't really eaten since Tanna's house, and we are going to need it for the fight." Rahk explained. "You know this house more than me, so lead me to food." he laughed.
Erutan concentrated on the forest. He threw his arms towards the trees. They vibrated in place, then completely stopped. He was surprised. "How can those simple trees resist my powers?" Erutan thought. "I don't think my powers can break through." Erutan said. He looked towards Majotte. He sat on the dirt next to Majotte, and stared at the forest. He grabbed his golden band, and snapped it back on. His hair suddenly flopped back down and pointed forward, and returned to its black color. "It's a shame, I really wanted to show Zain my power."
Majotte turned towards Erutan. "Come to think of it, since when had you been able to do that? You took it off earlier too, and I felt a large power erupt from it." Majotte said.
"I really down know." Erutan said. "All I know is that it contains the power of the orb shard that the old man had given me. He said not to remove it unless I intended to kill." Erutan said. "It makes me much stronger, and my powers of the elements increase." Erutan said. "Majotte, would you be surprised that I could destroy the world?" he asked.
"Why no, it's only natural for a person who can control the Earth." Majotte said. "I'm going to get some rest, we'll start again later tonight." Majotte said. He crossed his legs, and rested his arms on his sides. His body floated in the air, and in an instant, Majotte froze, and a small barrier surrounded him.
"Okay Majotte." Erutan said. "Although I don't really need the sleep," Erutan yawned, "It would be nice to have some extra energy." He fell flat on his back, and stared up at the night sky. His mind went blank, and he fell into another deep sleep.