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Author's Note:
This is foreshadowing chapter.
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Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the story idea and any OC(s).
Rating: T for language, sexual themes, and physical harm.
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Chapter 53:
ACT 2:
Prologue
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Far away in an unknown location, there was a large mountain surrounded by heavy clouds. These clouds were so thick and black; no light can pierce through them.
On one side of the large land form, a hooded figure with a backpack was climbing his way up. The journey was hard and dangerous; strong winds threaten to push him off, lightning threaten to hit him from the dark clouds above his head and thunder frequently try to shake him off the ground he cling to.
All these factors will certainly lead to his death if he hadn't been prepared or most importantly careful. It gets worse as he continues to travel further up the mountain. But even so, the figure was determined to make it to the very top by any means.
As he reached for a ledge to grab on, a shot of lightning nearly struck him. He gasped in surprise, losing his footing in the process. Fortunately, he managed to hang on to the ledge he was already on. Looking down, he saw no bottom ground - a certain death if he ever loses his grip.
He sighed in relief before looking up at what nearly hit. The culprit of the lightning stick wasn't just an ordinary thunder cloud. Instead it was a dark grey, nearly black cloud with a face.
The hooded man realized this cloud as a wild Lakithunder cloud, one of many that live around this mountain top. For whatever reason, this one was attacking him.
He swung to his left, nearly dodging the lightning it shot at him again. He could see that the Lakithunder cloud was getting ready to strike again. His free hand began to spark with blue electricity. He swing slightly forward as he shot a small beam of blue lightning at it to counteract the Lakithunder cloud's yellow one.
The situation was dangerous; too dangerous for his liking. He gripped the mountain side again and searched around for a larger edge. He spotted one just up ahead; large enough for him to stand on.
He ducked his head as another shot of lightning nearly struck him. As quickly as he began climbing up towards the edge as the Lakithunder cloud continue to hover over him.
After a few close calls, he made it to the edge. He jumped on top of it and turned to deal with the Lakithunder cloud. It shot a lightning bolt at him which he dodged by jumping. With both hands sparking, he strikes back at the cloud.
He smiled when he managed to hit but that smile quickly disappeared when he saw it remained relatively unharmed. It came closer to him and he tensed, trying to think of something to scare it off. He tossed another lightning bolt at it, hoping to create some distance between them. But instead of dodging it, the Lakithunder cloud ate it.
"Uh?" He blinked in both surprise and confusion.
The Lakithunder cloud swallowed his attack. It licked its lips before turning towards him again. The hooded man blinked before realizing what was going on.
"Oh, so you're hungry," He realized. "Alright then,"
Putting his hands together, he formed the biggest lightning ball he could muster. With all his might, he tossed it as far away as he can.
"Fetch!"
The Lakithunder cloud turn in the direction he tossed it and flew after it. The hooded man sighed in relief before returning back to his task in hand.
It was unclear how long it took him to he traveled up the mountain. With the constant clouds in the way, he couldn't tell how many days have passed since he began. With every cave opening he came across, he would rest his tired body before continuing on hours later.
Eventually, he did make it pass the dangerous thunder clouds that surrounded the mountain and came across a clearing. Looking up, he saw a long stone fleet of stairs that will lead him to where he needs to be. With a deep and heavy sigh, he began climbing once more.
Many hours passed but eventually, he did make it to the very top. As he stood up on the last stair step, his eyes widen at what he saw.
It was a temple of some sort - one that has been hidden on top of the dangerous mountain for over hundreds of years. Because of the unusual thunder clouds and lightning that surrounds the mountain, no plane or any aircraft for that matter can explore around the large mass and discover its ancient secrets. Of course, many had tried to scale the mountain on foot but that usually leads to fatal injuries and death. Only a handful of people throughout history had manage to climb to the very top of the mountain, and live to speak their tale. But any breakthrough they could have shared with the world remained with them until their graves.
The man walked in further, being the first in centuries to make it to the top. He was completely amazed by the mysterious temple. The whole thing seem brand new, like it remained untouched since the day it was built.
Suddenly, a large crack of thunder deafened his ears. He groaned in displeasure as he tries to get the ringing out of his ears. As it starts to clear, a booming voice filled in its place.
"You have came a long way, traveler." It said. "Very few are able to survive the journey up here. Tell me…what is your purpose of coming here?"
"I'm...looking for the Thunder Mystic. I heard I can find him here."
"If it's the Thunder Mystic you're searching for then look no further,"
Looking up, he saw the clouds forming above him. Suddenly and without warning, a huge lightning strike struck down in front of him. He shielded himself as he back away, not sure what was happening.
The lightning began to shrink and lessening its intensity. He uncovered himself and watched in wonder as it began to take a humanoid form. His eyes widen when the lightning disappeared and a woman stood in its place.
"I am Raia; the Thunder Mystic that reside on top of this mountain."
He blinked; the woman was beautiful. She had shoulder-length blonde hair and electric blue eyes. She wore a long sage robe that bare little cleavage, knee high boots, and a lightning staff.
"You seem surprise," she said in a loud yet feminine voice. She was not amused by his surprise expression as she kept her expression blank.
"I-I'm sorry, from the descriptions I heard about you I wasn't expecting a woman."
"That is suspected; all those who sought out a Mystic are surprise to learn that we are all female." She explained in a monotonous way. "Now tell me… what is your purpose of seeking me?"
"Great Thunder Sage Raia,"
The hooded man stepped forward. He drew back his hood, revealing himself to the mystical being before him.
"My name is Luigi, and I wish to train under your guidance,"
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