Author's Note: An update on my life. I will be starting college this Friday, and due to that, my last update will be on Thursday, until I get used to the whole college life. So I want to thank you all in advance for being awesome readers! On to the next chapter!
Chapter 9: Splitting Up
Logan POV
We continued walking through the town until we arrived in the outskirts of town, where the land ended and the barrier began. Marivel snapped a finger and the ground split open, revealing a set of stairs that led into the ground.
"Be careful, the stairs could be covered with ice, I haven't used this entrance in a long while." She said, holding her hands out to catch herself if she slipped. Lower and lower into the earth we went until the stairs stopped. Another snap and lights began switching on, illuminating the dark room. When I could finally see I couldn't believe my eyes.
An airship! A real, honest airship with the name 'Highwind' painted on the side. After getting a better look at it I doubted that this immense machine could ever get off the ground. We climbed up the stairs that led onto the ship and I lost my train of thought.
"Okay! Let's get this bad boy in the skies!" Ashley said, assuming the pilots position. Kendall watched him like a hawk, standing outside the bubble of personal space, but close enough to step in at a moment's notice.
"James, come help me get the motor running." Marivel said, dragging James toward the engine room. Lilka sat down in a passenger seat and Carlos sat next to her, talking about the Raypoints and ley lines.
"Tim! I need you to open the map, because I forgot where the Raypoints were." Ashley commanded, I couldn't help but feel like he took this 'captain' role a little too seriously. Within a few minutes James and Marivel returned and the engines roared to life.
"Get ready for the time of your life!" Marivel exclaimed while clapping her hands and jumping up and down. The aircraft lifted off the ground, and we were airborne!
Suddenly, the roof split open letting the snow fall in as we made our ascent. From the main window I could see the huge blanket of white everywhere; it looked so beautiful, reminding me of the typical Minnesota view.
Kendall POV
"Logan, who's going where? We need some kind of plan before we go there." I said staring out the window, my eyes growing wider while we headed for the first Raypoint, Muse. The changing scenery, and endless blue skies made me wish that we never had to leave, but I was beginning to miss my mom and sister.
"Okay, well based on what I learned from Lilka and her friends. Because of our 'talents' we each have a Raypoint that is our 'element'. Fray supports the spell casters, namely me and Lilka, Geo for the mechanics, Marivel and James, Wing for the ninjas and summoners, those being Tim and Carlos, finally Muse for the physical fighters, you and Ashley." Everyone looked at each other and nodded. I didn't quite understand how a summoner and a ninja got the same Raypoint but I didn't bring it up. After a while they all turned their attention back at me.
"So due to time constraints, we have to split up. After we activate all the Raypoints and activate the portal, we only have a few minutes before the portal closes. There are no do over's. Once it's open and shuts, it stays that way for a decade."
After hearing that I knew that we had to get this right, otherwise we would be stuck here for 10 years. I wondered if time behaved differently in these different dimensions, because time literally flew by here, while back at LA, it went painfully slow.
"We're at Raypoint Muse, James and Marivel, is the ship okay to stay in the air for a long period of time, while we activate the Raypoints?" Tim said from the computer screen where he remained for the entire plan. Marivel nodded and said that the ship could hover for days before the engine would start to give out. Ashley lowered the ship, until they could jump and not break anything.
Carlos POV
After dropping off James and Marivel at their Raypoint, we soon found Raypoint Wing, floating above the ocean, and it was a long drop down. We jumped off the ship and landed on the 'ground'. I kissed Logan before jumping though, and Tim nodded at Ashley. I had to know if anything was going on between them because Ashley looked a little disappointed when all Tim did was nod.
Logan POV
Our next stop was Raypoint Fray, where Lilka and I jumped off the ship and landed on the grassy field. Off in the distance I noticed a volcano, and figured that Fray must have meant Fire. Lilka said she could teleport us there but I politely refused, hearing about Carlos mishap. I didn't want to land in the volcano by accident.
Kendall POV
We were the last to get off, at Raypoint Geo, surrounded by mountains and one small strip of flat land. Ashley put the airship in standby mode and jumped off, landing a few feet behind me. We walked toward the Raypoint, which looked like a rectangular building with columns and ancient sculptures.
INSIDE THE RAYPOINTS
James POV
Upon entering the Raypoint, I heard the sound of rushing water, dripping into puddles, and the taste of it filled the air.
Carlos POV
When Tim and I entered the Raypoint, I heard the sound of howling winds, making weathervanes spin, and the constant breeze caused Tim's Pooka to hide under his poncho.
Logan POV
Lilka opened the door to the Raypoint, and I was greeted by the warmth of fire, the stifling air and the burnt smell that filled my nose.
Kendall POV
Ashley kicked the door open and entered the Raypoint. The sound of groaning earth, the uneven ground and the quiet atmosphere caused me to walk with a bit of hesitancy.
A/N: I'm sorry this is so short. But the next 4 chapters, if I can get to them before college, will be each group's time within the Raypoint. Thank you to everyone who reviewed and I hoped you enjoyed this short chapter! I can promise the next 4 will be longer, almost 2 thousand words, but I'm not positive about the length. Have an excellent day everyone! ~RAY~
P.S. I'm sorry for all the POV switching. Sorry if it got confusing. But I couldn't write it all in one POV, that would be weird.