It was a little past noon. Ching and Abyo have set foot on the unexplored island. The two of them began to search for their lost friends, but Pucca and Garu could not be found.
Ching and Abyo found some strange things on the island though. Such as Arrow Heads, small pottery, and ripped pieces of cloth.
That's when Ching heard Abyo calling for her.
She quickly ran to Abyo to see what's wrong.
"Take a look at this!" Abyo said while pointing ahead of them. Ching gasped at the sight of what she saw.
The giant stone statue, standing tall and proud just off the shore of the beach.
"Is... Is that, Pucca?" She asked, studying it's almost identical resemblance to her best friend.
"I don't know." Abyo responded. "But it sure looks like her."
"I have a feeling we should explore the other islands." Ching said. Abyo agreed.
The two of them then crossed the shallow waters that separated the other islands from each other.
Meanwhile.
Pucca and Garu where surrounded by a bunch of little their little versions. The Puccas and Garus were in the middle of a chant. When they finished, one of the tiny Pucca look alikes made an announcement.
"My brothers and sisters! We must go and inform our other Brethren from the Purple Chicken tribe and the Cloth Rip tribe!" One of the little Puccas said. The group of little look alikes then dashed off, chanting some sort of celebratory cheer as they ran into the brush.
Pucca and Garu were alone. It seemed like the perfect time to try to sneak away. The two went off, looking for a safe way back to the main island where the doc was located. They had to figure out how to get past the tiny Puccas without being seen. Garu and Pucca searched for an alternative way to get past the island that the Pucca tribe was located on, but so far there was no way of getting around it without risking being seen.
Suddenly, Pucca and Garu reached the other side of the Bamboo island, there was a large bamboo tree that fell down in such a perfect way that it practically made a bridge that lead up to another island. This island had what looked more like a small mountain, not for from the base, but there was a cave not far from the end of the Bamboo bridge. Pucca and Garu were curious about it and went to get a closer look.
Meanwhile.
Ching and Abyo were lost.
"Ching..." Abyo groaned "we've been searching for hours. Do you really think they're here?"
Ching was starting to worry, but she stayed hopeful. "I don't know, Abyo." She said while looking forward. "But I have this feeling in my gut that they are here. I mean, what was the deal with that giant statue that looked like Pucca? There is just something about the atmosphere that makes me believe that Pucca and Garu, must be here somewhere."
Before Ching could finish talking, Abyo called over for her. His voice sounded very baffled.
"Ching?.. Could you come here for a sec? I think i found them..."
"What do you mean you found them?!" She said as she quickly went over to him.
"Take a look." He said. They both peered out from the bushes and got the biggest surprise of their lives.
They saw a massive crowd of tiny people, that looked just like Pucca, and Garu.
"Wh-what on earth?" Ching whispered in disbelief.
"What should we do?" Abyo whispered to Ching.
"Let's just watch them for a while." She replied. "Maybe we can get some answers about what is going on on these islands."
They listened intently as they watched the tiny Pucca and Garu looking people converse.
"Have you sent the invitations to the others, my sister? One of the Puccas asked another.
"Yes, my sister." The other replied. "The Purple Chicken tribe and Cloth Rip tribe should be here soon."
"I can hardly believe it!" One of the small Garus said while hopping in excitement. "Our time to gain enlightenment is almost upon us!"
"Enlightenment?" Abyo said curiously.
"What are they talking about?" Ching whispered, also confused.
Suddenly they heard what sounded like a bunch of footsteps. They were getting louder.
"Ah! Greetings my brothers and sisters!" One of the Puccas called out while waving. Ching and Abyo, who were completely in shock.
Right before their very eyes. A tribe of tiny Chings and Abyos came into view.
"Oh my gosh!" Ching whispered. Her voice was shaking. Abyo was too shocked to say anything.
"My sisters, what have you called upon us for?" One of the tiny Abyo look alikes asked.
"You see" a little Pucca began. "Our time is fast approaching! For our Masters Above are returning to us!"
The little Chings and Abyos all gasped.
"It is true my brothers and sisters!" Said another Pucca. "Two of the four members of our Masters Above have already arrived on our lands!"
"Are you being truthful!?" One of the little Chings asked.
"Indeed we are!" Replied a Garu.
Then all the little Puccas and Garus all hollered at once "Pucca and Garu are among us right now!!"
On that note, all the members of the Tiny Ching people started jumping and cheering. The little Abyos all ripped their shirts off in celebration.
"I think now would be a good time to go." Ching whispered over to Abyo.
So they decided to book it before the tiny versions of them took notice of their presence.
Ching and Abyo were running through a bamboo forest. As they dashed through, they couldn't help but think about what they heard.
"Did they say Pucca and Garu were here?" Abyo asked.
"I think so, but they kept saying "their Masters Above." Ching replied back. The only so called Master Above that I can think of is Master Soo. But they specifically said Pucca and Garu!"
Suddenly both Ching and Abyo bumped into something, or someone, and fell to the ground. When the two got up, they had the most splendid surprise.
"Pucca! Garu!" Ching and Abyo shouted. Pucca ran over and gave Ching a big hug, while Garu happily greeted his old sparring buddy.
"Did, did you guys see them?.. The little, clones of you?" Abyo asked curiously. Pucca and Garu both nodded.
"Say, what's in this cave?" Ching asked as she looked into the large hole in the mountain. Pucca picked up two sticks, and rubbed them together until one of them lit on fire. She now can use it as a torch.
"I guess Pucca is leading." Ching said, as they all ventured into the caves.
After a while they came to a section of the cave where they found some cave writing.
"Hey look at this guys!" Abyo said as he saw some drawings of the little Puccas.
"It seems to be some sort of prophecy." Ching said. "I could read it if you guys want."
Pucca smiled and nodded her head, eager for story time. Ching began to read the prophecy written on the cave walls.
"It reads: For centuries, it was cold and dark. Our people have lived under the word, of our Masters Above for decades. You must be willing to give anything, to bring yourself closer to them. For they have given us everything we could ever need. Master Pucca, the most powerful goddess of the four, created the universe with only two claps. Master Ching, the goddess of life and harmony, has created the earth, and given the land everything necessary to sustain life, and balance the harmony of the universe. Master Garu the god of honor and skill, provided us with emotional strength and will power, to defend ourselves, and to fight for what we believe is right. Master Abyo, god of defense and judgement. He continuously watches over us, keeping us safe from outside attacks and bringing victory to our people.
One day they will all return down from the heavens, when that day comes, Masters Ching, Garu, and Abyo will give Master Pucca their energy and allow her to speak for the first time. She shall sing her song of enlightenment. Upon hearing her beautiful song, we will all be able to see beyond the naked eye, to ascend beyond the mortal realm. Until that day comes. Praise Our Masters Above!"
"What a story" Ching said as she was catching her breath from reading.
"So those little versions of us, think we are their gods or something." Abyo said while pondering.
Suddenly they felt a presence near them. They looked around but there was nothing there. The gang started hearing what sounded like evil whispers.
"Wh-who's there!" Ching said into the darkness as everyone got ready to flee, just in case they had to.
That's when shadows started to appear in the light of Puccas torch.
Some dark, ghostly figures started to appear seemingly out of thin air. They also looked exactly like Pucca, except their skin was grey, their shirts were black, they had a sinister smile with very sharp looking teeth, and a strange red substance seemed to be leaking from their squinting eyes.
"Well, well, well." One of them said in an unsettling whisper voice. "It's been a while since we've had visitors. Hehehehe"
"Who, a-are you." Ching asked nervously. The little demonic Pucca look alikes chuckled for a moment before one of them spoke.
"We are the unfortunate souls that were said to be unworthy of our Masters Above. Our people said we were tainted. They called us Non-believers."
The caves echoed with the demonic Puccas creepy laughter.
"We have been sentenced to linger in these accursed caves until our Masters Above come to judge us... But you four aren't our Masters Above are you? Hahahahaaa."
Now the laughs of the creepy ghastly Pucca look alikes were even more refined.
"If that's the case, you four will definitely have a lot of fun here. Hehehe hahaha ha ha he hehe ha haha!!!"
On that note, all the disturbing demonic Pucca beings all either retreated into the darkness, or faded away into thin air.
Everything was silent. Until Pucca and the rest heard footsteps behind them. "Do my eyes deceive me?!" Said a cute little voice.
The others turned around to see a tiny Ching.
"Are you really Master Ching and Master Abyo?!" The tiny Ching person said as she looked at both Ching and Abyo.
"I mean... That is our names." Abyo said awkwardly.
"OH MY!!" The little Ching yelled in excitement. "All four of our Masters Above have arrived! Our time of ascension is near! Come my Masters Above, we must begin the ceremony!!"
The tiny Ching look alike then ran excitedly out of the cave to go tell the others.
"What are we gonna do guys?" Ching asked.
Pucca, Garu, and Abyo all shrugged. Nobody had any clue what was to come next.