Hey guys... Welcome back to Planet-X. It's been a while since I last wrote a story, and published it. Because, a few weeks ago I was preparing for the exam, and a few days ago I started my exam, and five days ago I just finished my last exam.

Therefore, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting...

And now is the first day of my holiday, for a month ahead. I will try to write a better story than before, because a month is not a short time.

Chapter 11: Shadow in The Shadow

"Come on, Jewel." Blu said, holding Arthur on his back, walking toward the window.

Jewel just followed him without saying anything, but when she knew what he was going to do, Jewel started saying, "Blu... Don't tell me if you..."

Blu interrupted her, "Yes, of course. We shall come down by jumping from here. Or maybe you found an exit door? "

Jewel looked out the window, "Okay, but this is too high, Blu. Are you sure?" She said.

"It's okay, Jewel." Blu replied calmly, "Most importantly, be careful with your strength.

Jewel replied with a small nod.

"Let's do this." said Blu

Meanwhile, two birds who are likely police officer, because it is known the name of the male is Guyrick officer, who comes from unit seven. He and the female are searching for an entrance at the backyard school. But, considering the electric power has been turned off.

"It's quiet, electricity was turned off, and there's no way in." Guyrick said in a low voice, whispering as he looked around, "What do you think, Jenna?"

"I don't know." The female replied, Jenna, from unit one, "We're late. Something bad happened here a while ago, and anyone who disable the power here didn't want anyone to go inside."

"Yes. I think so." Guyrick replied.

"But, where..." Before Jenna finished her sentence, a sudden loud noise came, like something was falling against the ground from the front yard of the school.

"What was that!?" Guyrick wondered with a little surprise.

"Come on, Rick. We need to find out." Jenna replied, run to the source.

"Hey! Wait!" Guyrick replied, then ran after her. He stopped next to Jenna, looking at her shocked face. He followed her gaze direction, and found something surprising.

"Guyrick, call for medical team! Now!" shouted Jenna, and immediately approached it. And it turns out, it was Arthur, surrounded by a little crushed ground around him, "What just happened?"

Elsewhere, 240 meters from the school, and 3000 meters from Agharti City. On a quiet, dark street, lit by dimly-lights at the curb. Blu and Jewel walked without direction. At first, they were silent, none of them said anything. Until Blu starts talking,

"It's my fault," He said with a soft voice, but Jewel could hear him a little.

"This is not your fault." replied Jewel with a soft tone.

For a moment they were silent, walked slowly looked at the buildings seen in front of them.

"I was thought this was going to happen, and I was act stupid thing didn't came with her." He said with disappointment.

Jewel thoughtlessly walked over to him so close that make Blu surprised to see her staring at his face very closely, "Hey..." Jewel said, looked him in the eye, "We are gonna save her, right? We have no time to complain about this."

Blu feels awkward staring at her eye very closely, he say with a stammer, "You-you're right." Then, he walked backward slowly with a flushed face, "Besides complaining will not change anything." He said, feeling better this time.

"That's what I wanted to hear from you." replied Jewel with a smile, "Blu... Let's go."

"Ya... Agharti City." He replied, "Martha, please wait a little longer..."

"We are gonna save you." Jewel went on.

Light of courage, carrying a step without a doubt. They walked, then ran toward Agharti City full of light gleaming skyscrapers and heavy traffic. Have no idea what they'll find there.

At the same time, at the busy entrance of Agharti City passing by vehicles. One of the vehicles is white, somewhat like a limousine, it's just not wheeled, or drifts more precisely. The limousine window was open a little, and inside it, there is a blond female bird. She sits in the air, alone in a large passenger room. Her face looked moody, peeking out the window.

"Miss." Suddenly the driver called her, and she gasped.

"What? You shocked me." The blonde bird answered grossly.

"Forgive me. But soon you will get home. Please, prepare yourself."

"I knew it."

"You have never been home for this 3 years. Surely your father really missed you." The driver looked at his passenger through the rearview-mirror above him. He could see an unhappiness in her face that was staring out the window, "Are you okay, Miss?"

"Yes..." The blonde replied in a weak voice, "Perhaps..."

"Blu..." Jewel called him, looking at the ins and outs of the city.

"Yeah, I know," replied Blu,"This is a big city. Anyway, let's go round for any information."

They are both now at the southern entrance of the city, called Giujolk district. When entering, it shows 10 o'clock at night, but it seems time does not affect the activity in the city.

"Where do we start from? She can be anywhere." said Jewel, walking slowly.

"I don't know. But I know what we should do. First, we need to find a map. There might be a map around here." replied Blu, looking around,"Can you... uh?" He has not finished speaking, when Jewel suddenly disappears from his gaze,"Jewel... where are you?" He walks slowly, looking for her. Apparently, she was across the street. She approached someone who leans against the wall with a hat covering his face.

"Excuse me, sir." Jewel calls the bird leaning against the wall, "Hello..."

"Uh... Who?" The bird jerked and saw her in front of him, "Oh... a young lady? Uh, Is there anything I can help you?" The bird replied politely.

"We're looking for a map. Map of this city. Do you know where we can get it?" Jewel asked politely.

"We? Are not you alone?"

"Yes. I'm with my friend. He..." Not until Jewel finished speaking, Blu suddenly came and scolded her.

"Geez. You worry me. I think you got lost in this big city when you first visited." said Blu in an irritated tone, when he reached her side.

Jewel chuckled, and replied, "Sorry. I think we can get it if we ask someone."

"So you're looking for a map, aren't you? This is the first time you've come to this city, right?" Asked the bird.

"Yes, you could say that." replied Jewel.

"Hmm..." The bird took off his hat. On his head, a white feather appeared around the red feathers. Then, he immediately put on his hat again, "Ah... I have one. And how lucky are you guys... I am a Khadye."

"Khadye?" Blu and Jewel said in unison.

"Yes, that's right. A Khadye, or so-called mapmaker, because that is my job." The bird explained, walking in through the alley flanked by two buildings.

"Wait, Jewel." Blu holding her left wing, "Can we trust him? This is the first time we come to this city. We do not know much about this town yet."

"Therefore we need to follow him. After all, he made the city map, or maybe we can get information from him. This is our chance to save her."

"You're right."

"Hey! You still want the map or not? I have it in my place." The bird called them from the alley.

"Yes, we soon catch up with you." replied Jewel, and then she glanced at Blu, "Look, nothing to worry about. Come on Blu."

They both ran after the bird. They enter a dim alley and filled with puddles. It seems to be caused by the rain, although they don't remember having rain around here.

"Is it still far?" Asked Blu.

"No. The place to make the map is at the end of this alley, because here the atmosphere is calm enough to concentrate." The Bird replied,"Where did you come from, by the way?"

"Coming? We... uh... the countryside, close to this city. The south village." Jewel replied haltingly.

"I see. That means we are neighbors. The village seems to be calm enough to make a map." replied the bird.

"Then why?" Blu asked curtly, suspiciously, "Is that a problem?"

"Not really." The bird replied with a sigh, "Hey young lady... Looks like your boyfriend really protects you, huh?"

"Wh-what? Boyfr-?! No-no-no, he is not. We just friends." replied Jewel with a flushed face.

"Hahaha... ya, ya. Oh... that's it."

Blu and Jewel saw a door lit by a dimmer light above it, "So you two wait a minute here." said the bird,"I'll get the map." Then he went into, leaving Blu and Jewel alone.

In the surroundings, they are only see a darkness without any light. There was only one lamp, the lamp above the door. They both, somehow feel awkward with each other. They waiting in silence. Blu just pacing slowly, until Jewel opened the conversation.

"It seems to be late at night." Jewel said, looking around, then looked up, "Even in the city, the stars still look bright and glittery."

"Yes..." Blu replied. He suddenly remembered something, "Uh... Sorry Jewel. I didn't mean..."

"It's all right, Blu. You don't have to apologize." Jewel interjected, with a smile on her face.

"Jewel..."

"Sorry to keep you waiting." The Khadye bird suddenly came out of the darkness of night.

"Huh... How did you get there?" Blu asked in puzzlement.

"Does it matter?" The bird asked curtly, and Blu could see his evil grin.

"So, did you get the map?" Jewel asked.

"Here's the map," replied the bird as he pulled out a scroll, "This is the latest map."

"Thank you, that way we can..." Jewel was about to take the scroll from his wing, but it seemed the bird was holding it back.

"But your life..." The bird said with a terrible face.

"What?" Jewel's response was a little surprised.

"Our life?" Blu also seemed surprised by what he said.

"That's right... Your life can be our new source of income." The bird replied in a horrible tone. His aura is different from the bird who they encountered just moments ago.

"Damn you!" cried Jewel, disappointed to believe him. Then, Blu hold her shoulder and pulled her slowly out of this place.

"This is a trap... We have to get out of here." whispered Blu.

"Where do you want to go?" Suddenly a mysterious voice comes from the darkness around them.

"Who's there?!" exclaimed Jewel.

"It is impossible for a prey that falls into a hole full of predators can get out of the hole safely." Another mysterious voice emerged.

Blu and Jewel looked bewildered and glowering around them. After a while, they found themselves surrounded by three birds carrying iron rods.

"You can not escape!" exclaimed The Khadye, "Give up now! cause you will not be able to defeat us!" From behind him reappeared two birds, also carrying iron rods.

But, Blu and Jewel just stood silently... then grinning.

"Give up, you said? Do not be kidding!" Jewel snapped.

"We only need that map. Stop this madness, and just give me the map!" Blu said with a high tone.

"Well, you asked for it." The Khadye replied, "Boys! do it." He shouted. Five birds ran toward them, intending to attack them, "Do not worry... We will not kill you, because your life is precious to our boss."

Blu and Jewel are now surrounded by five birds with iron rods. However, they remain calm, with a wary gaze.

Blu sighed, "There's no other choice."

"We just need the map, but if in a peaceful way it can't, there is only one way." said Jewel.

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