They met on top of a mountain that divided their villages.
The villages were enemies so they could not be together.
But their love was strong and they found a way.
The two lovers discovered a cave underneath the mountain that divided their two villages. Inside the cave lived a wise gargoyle that saw the love they had for each other. He also saw desperation of the situation they're in for they long to be together in peace. The gargoyle, gifted in the art of magic decided to pass the art down to them, hoping that they can use it to find a way to be together in peace. They became the first human sorcerers. They use their new found sorcery to create a labyrinth of tunnels throughout the mountain. The lovers used these tunnels to secretly meet. Since they were the only ones who knew how to get through the tunnels, anyone who tried to follow them will be trap forever in the labyrinth.
But one day the man didn't come. He died in the war between the two villages.
Devastated the woman unleashed a terrible display of her magical power, she could have destroyed them all.
But instead she declared the war over. Both villages help her build a new city where they can live together in peace.
The woman's name was Oma and the man's name was Shu. The great city was named Omashu as a monument to their love.
The guitar quietly played its last chords as Lily finished telling the story, "And that is the legend of the two lovers." Everyone clapped when she finished her story. Well all except Goliath, who had one arm around Elisa's waist. It was a beautiful tale of love, lost and peace. Elisa could relate to the legend very well. As she listened to the story, it reminded her of the relationship she and Goliath have. Though there's no war stopping them from being together there is something that's stopping them. She understood the hardship it was for them to be together but it was worth it. It was something she wanted with Goliath. She knew she wasn't the only one thinking it. Goliath too was thinking the same. During the telling of the story Goliath wrapped his arm around Elisa's waist and pulled her closer to him. Elisa was surprised by what he did but welcomed it none the less. She looked up at him and smiled. He smiled in return. She then lends her head against his shoulder, waiting to be closer to him. Even now that the story is finished they held each other, not wanting to let go.
"Wow, what a romantic story. Wasn't it guys?" Angela said with a wide smile as she looks at both Elisa and her father as they were still holding each other closely.
"Hmm… yeah very romantic." Elisa said embarrassingly as she and Goliath pulled away from each other.
Goliath too was embarrassed, "Quite."
"Yes, it is one of my favorite legends to tell around the campfire." Lily said.
"And you always tell it with such compassion, my love." Lei Wei said as he gave her a kiss on her forehead.
"Not to mention the curse that goes with the legend." Jun said.
"Curse? What curse?" Goliath asked.
He explained, "The curse said that those who trust in love can make it through the caves. Otherwise you'll be trapped in there forever."
"And die." Mei added.
"Oh yeah and die." Jun said.
"Now, now children you know that the curses aren't real." Ming said.
Mei chuckled, "We know mother but it makes the story more fun."
"And a little creepy too." Jun said.
"Now then we must get going. We are not too far from the entrance to the cave." Lei Wei said. They all got up as Li put out the campfire. Lily then reached into her bag and took out a pair of torches.
"These torches will last us for about two hours. It will be just enough for us to get us through the cave." She then gave one to Elisa and kept the other one. She then lit up them both and they began to walk to the cave. As they walked towards the entrance of the cave they all heard a loud rumbling, roaring sound coming behind them.
"What was that?" Jun asked.
"I don't know son." Li said. They heard the rumbling sound again. But this time, it was louder and closer than before. Listening very careful Lei Wei tried to determine what the sound was. His eyes widen when he recognized the sound.
"It's water. The river must be rising more quickly then I realized." Suddenly giant waves of water rushed towards them.
"Run!" Goliath yelled. They all ran quickly inside the cave trying to escape the water. But the water was catching up to them. It hit the mouth of the entrance with such great force, causing the rocks inside to collapse. Everyone trying their best to avoid the falling rocks, but in doing so got separated in the process. While dodging every rock in sight, Goliath noticed a large rock about to fall on Elisa.
"Elisa watch out!" Goliath yelled. He quickly ran towards her and pushed her out of the way, landing on the ground. Goliath then put his body on top of Elisa's protecting her from the remaining falling debris. A few moments later the sound of falling debris finally stops. Slowly Goliath got up bringing Elisa up with him.
"Elisa, are you alright? Are you hurt?" He asked with a worried tone.
"I'm fine. Thanks Big Guy and thanks for saving me." She said with a smile. He smiled back. Elisa then picked up the torch and looked at the giant wall in front of them.
"Angela! Angela can you hear us!" Elisa yelled, hoping that she or anyone will answer back. Angela and the other slowly got up from the ground, making sure no other debris will fall on them. As they got up they saw a giant wall in front of them.
Lei Wei looked at everyone wanting to see if they were ok, "Is everyone alright? Lily?"
"I'm ok, my love. Li? Ming? Are you and the children alright?" She asked.
"Yes, yes we are all fine." Li said while holding Ming and the children, who were shaking because of what happened.
Lily then turned to the young gargoyle, "Angela, are you and Bronx ok?"
"Yes, we're fine." She said. She then looked around trying to find her father and Elisa.
"Where are father and Elisa?" Angela then heard Elisa's voice coming from the other side of the giant wall.
"Elisa! Father! I can hear you. Are you guys alright?!" She shouted.
Elisa and Goliath breathed a sigh of relief, hearing her voice, "Yeah we're fine. What about on your side? Is everyone alright?"
"Yeah, we're good here. But we're stuck inside the cave though the entrance is completely blocked." She said.
"And there's no way we can dig our way out either." Elisa said.
"There's only one thing to do. We're going to have to find a way out ourselves." Goliath said, "Lei Wei, Lily do you think you'll be able to find your way out of the caves?"
"Yes, we should be able too." He said
"Alright, take the others and lead them out of the cave. Elisa and I will follow this tunnel and see where it leads." Goliath said.
"Goliath I should warn you these tunnels can be unpredictable. Tread cautiously." Lily said.
"We will." Goliath said. He then turned his attention to Elisa, "Elisa, are you ready?"
She nodded, "Yeah, let's go." And with that they walked deeper into the tunnels, not knowing what lies ahead or what they will discover in the tunnels…