Hey guys, ultimateTORINOR here, back with an all new chapter for Shards of a Crystal! Also, it's to say I lied. The TDI cast doesn't really appear in this chapter much, unless you count the last few lines. Sorry. This chapter is more about Telan, and what role he still has to play in the story. I still don't own anything about TDI, but I do own Telan (he's my first OC). Also, thanks for everyone who reviewed so far! 5 reviews, and I really hope to get more! You are all awesome! Anyway, I hope you look over the fact that all of your favorite characters don't appear, and please enjoy the next chapter of...Shards of a Crystal!
Talen felt himself slowly lift off the floor. Going higher, he looked around alarmed, and noticed a light ever expanding across the ceiling of his tomb. He looked down at the floor and noticed a person lying on the floor, with a pool of blood surrounding him. Talen studied the still figure a moment more, before drawing back in alarm.
Is that…me lying down there? Am I…dead?
Not wishing to see his body any longer, he turned back towards the light, and was astonished at what he saw.
People of all shapes, sizes, and colors were waiting for him, hand in hand. A brilliant sun shone behind them all, but it was not a harsh, glaring light, but a gentle, caressing glow that seemed to illuminate that wondrous place beyond the light. One man stepped forward towards Talen, and smiled at him. Talen smiled back.
There is no fear here, he thought, nor is there pain or death. There seems to be only light.
The man held out his hand, as if waiting for Talen to take it. Talen floated up to them, that happy group, and reached out for the man's hand. Inches away, Talen hit what seemed to be brick wall. Astonished, he tried again, but to no avail. He reached out desperately for the man, for him to take his hand and pull him towards that paradise. The man's smile turned sorrowful, and he slowly withdrew his hand and stepped back into the numerous crowds.
Talen shouted, Wait! Please, come back! Take me with you!
No one seemed to hear the young spirit, and the light slowly began to fade. Talen watched, helpless, as the light was replaced by the darkness, and then he was alone. He watched the ceiling, waiting against hope that the light would again appear. He waited, and then slowly sank to the floor in despair.
Do not cry, Telan, citizen of Nabudis. You are not alone. I am here with you.
Telan looked up swiftly, and was astonished to find a woman floating in the air next to him. The woman floated gently down to sit beside him.
Telan looked at her, puzzled. Who are you? Why are we here?
The woman smiled comfortingly at him. We are both here because we have a role still left to play.
Telan stared at her. A role? What kind of role? And you still haven't told me your name.
The woman looked him in the eyes and told him, You will know when the time comes. Yours is a most pivotal role, Telan citizen of Nabudis. As to your second question…
The woman slowly floated away from him to the center of the room. Telan looked up at her, and then his mouth opened in shock as she began to change shape. She was a man now, back bent from a hard life. That form faded, only to be replaced by that of a child, carefree and innocent. Telan stood up, watching this event with wide eyes. Every form that existed in his world, she seemed to imitate for a moment, then, finally, she returned to her woman form. She smiled at him. We are the balance of all things. We are the life of all things. All things must be heard. We are the Crystal. Will you help us, Telan, citizen of Nabudis?
Telan stared at the woman/Crystal for a few moments. Trembling, he then sank to his knees, and wept. I will, great Crystal. I will…do anything.
The woman floated down to him and lifted his head. Thank you. Watch over my shards, Telan, savior of our land. Wait for the ones who are meant to travel to our world.
Telan looked questionablyat her. How will I know when they are here?
The woman smiled at him one last time and then slowly began to fade. You will know…when…the…time comes. Remember…your role is not over.
The Crystal then faded from sight completely and Telan was faced with the complete darkness of the cave again. He was afraid again, alone in the darkness and with only his own body for company. He shuddered, and wished he had something to keep him company.
One of the crystal shards blinked. Telan stared, puzzled, at it. He was astonished when it suddenly was full of light, illuminating part of the cave. This magic repeated itself, until all 22 shards were filled with light. Telan looked all around him, studying his surroundings. The entire cave was now lit, and he was no longer afraid. Telan found a comfortable spot in the bright room, and he settled down to wait. Moments later, he dozed off, comfortable and happy, basking in the light of the Crystal.
He dreamt first of the Crystal, who told him it would be all right, that when he woke the chosen would be there. He had accepted that, and the Crystal had faded into the mist. He waited for a moment, and then he was suddenly in front of a house in the countryside. His house in the countryside burned down so long ago, his family lost. However, as he approached, Telan could see his little sister through the window waiting for him. Telan smiled, as a tear rolled down his cheek, and began his long dream.
As Talen slept, the seasons turned in Wawanakwa, the weather changing from comfortable to scorching hot. The months past by, and the winds started to pick up, and the leaves fell off the trees. Steadily getting colder, snow started to fall and it blanketed the ground. Months later still, the weather turned back to fair, the snow disappeared and the wildlife reappeared, ready to get back to life. Men also came, placing cameras wherever they could find a logical place for them. Still, Talen slept, sheltered in the Crystal's light. Spring slowly crept by, and on the first day of summer, when the weather was warming up, Telan suddenly stirred and woke.
Telan slowly got up and reexamined the chamber, only to look around in awe. The 22 crystal shards, once all looking identical, were now all different colors. Red, blue, green, purple, black, grey…and different colors that Telan couldn't describe. Telan looked at the ceiling, and was astonished to find the ceiling he had once thought a bare wall was now covered with intricate designs and symbols. Tears pouring from his cheeks, he shouted to the heavens, They're HERE! THEY'RE FINALLY HERE!
Meanwhile, a young man about Telan's age walked down the dock to the island, followed closely by a giant man in an apron and 22 teenagers. At the end of the dock he turned around, spread his arms, smiled, and exclaimed, "Welcome to Camp Wawanakwa!"
Second chapter is done. The cast of TDI will now take center stage, and they will officially start their quest soon! Probably. Anyway, I'm not sure how this chapter turned out, but I feel that it's...okay. I hope that it will sustain you until I get the next chapter out, which will be eventually, as school started again and finals are looming in the near future. Anyway, please review about what you thought about chapter 2, if you could, and thanks for taking time out of your day to read my story! Thanks!