The Wren-jet landed on the surface of Dahlia. Everyone disembarked, and then the Wren-jet transformed back into Wren.
"Now that's more fun than the submersible." Wren said to himself, but Sean had overheard him.
"I agree. Much faster." the prince replied.
"Right, we're here. Let's stop chinwagging and get that gem." Lune said, keeping the party on track. Sean lead the party up the flights of stairs. As soon as they reached the top, a terrible sight lay before them. Bodies were littering the ground, and some of the pillars had fallen down. Sean could hear a voice.
"Help! That varmint deliberately made this pillar fall on me!" It was the familiar voice of Rhys. Sean sprinted over and tried to move the piece of pillar, but it was too heavy for him to even budge.
"What happened, Rhys?" Sean asked.
"That despicable, pompous brat Lyle. He dropped a pillar on me and laughed like a little schoolboy!" Rhys replied angrily. Sean sighed.
"That's not Lyle." the prince said. Rhys looked fierce.
"Excuse me? Yes, it was Lyle! Who else would wear a cloak like that, and who else would speak in such a common manner, AND who else would carry a staff like that? I knew he hadn't completely forgiven me, but that's taking it too far!"
"It isn't Lyle, though. He's been possessed by Dark Force." After Sean had finished speaking, Rhys turned very pale.
"Dark Force? Not... that's preposterous! Orakio and Laya sealed it on Samesina!" Rhys finally said after a few minutes of silence.
"It's been released, though. Two demons named Sanqar and Malignus released it with the Layan Eyes." Sean replied.
"So you're saying that Laya's Treasure was a fake all along? I mean... this is utter stupidity spilling from your mouth, Prince Sean! Of course Laya's Treasure is real, isn't it?"
"No. Orakio's twin brother, Rulakir, said that that was to cover the fact that Dark Force was sealed on Samesina. Would you like to know that there's evil beneath your feet?"
"If Orakio's twin brother said it, I may be able to believe you. But, you must release me from my predicament, this instant!" Sean obeyed and called Wren and Lune over to help. Their combined strength was able to shift the pillar and free Rhys. He stood up and brushed himself down.
"It took you long enough! Now, what makes you return here? If it is true that Dark Force has returned, then it will have gone back to Samesina." Rhys said. Wren explained the situation with the Sword of Eternal Justice. Rhys reached into his pocket and took out the Sapphire, handing it to Sean. The prince placed the Sapphire into the hollow, and it clicked firmly into place. The blade of the sword began to glow an intense shade of cerulean blue.
"It's worked! Dark Force, here we come to kick your dark butt!" Sean yelled.
"You were saying...?" came the sinister reply of Dark Lyle. He threw a dark bolt at Sean, which knocked him to the floor.
"Lyle, you pompous varmint! What has possessed you to hurt your grandson?" Rhys shouted, unsheathing his hunting knife and baring it threateningly. A change seemed to overcome Dark Lyle.
"What is this... resistance? Rebellious vessel, I command you to stop right now!" Dark Lyle shouted, but even that couldn't stop the real Lyle overcoming the possession.
"Rhys! I didn't intend to... oh, look what I've gone and done!" Lyle panicked, rushing to Sean and turning him over. He was merely unconscious, to Lyle's relief.
"So it is true. Dark Force has returned." Rhys said, but his gaze shifted towards Ayn, who had been standing out of the way with Laya.
"Ayn, my son! Prince Sean said you were dead!" shouted Rhys, rushing over and embracing Ayn.
"Well, Father... it's such a long story. Where would I begin? We'd better wait until after Dark Force is defeated." Ayn replied.
Meanwhile, Sean had come around, and Lyle was struggling to overpower Dark Force.
"Don't forget what I told you, Sean. Use the Separa Technique, then attack Dark Force with the Sword of Eternal Justice!" Lyle said, just before Dark Force regained control of him.
"Catch me if you can!" Dark Lyle said cruelly, before using the Ryuka Technique to return to Samesina.
"Damn that Dark Force!" Sean growled. Meanwhile, Lune had been talking with Rhys.
"Look, Rhys... what about Alair? Is she OK?" Lune asked.
"I don't have a clue. Dark Force trapped me before it went for Alair." Rhys replied.
"Where was she when Dark Force attacked?"
"She was on the opposite side, but I'm not sure if she's still alive. She took a malicious blow." After Rhys had finished speaking, Lune checked the rubble on the other side. He finally found Alair, but she wasn't moving at all.
"Alair! It's your brother, Lune! Wake up!" Lune cried, slapping Alair gently on the cheek. She didn't make any response. Lune then checked her pulse and her breathing. Nothing.
"Oh no... Dark Force has to be defeated!" Lune shouted, cradling the lifeless form of Alair in his arms. Sean strutted over to him.
"What happened to her?" the prince asked, with a concerning overtone to his voice.
"That vile Dark Force killed her! I want to have a go at Dark Force, for what it did to my sister!" Lune said frustratingly in reply.
"I would come and help, but then I would be leaving Dahlia undefended!" Rhys had overheard what Lune had said.
"Father, if you want to go and defeat Dark Force, I'll stay here." Ayn said.
"I'll stay as well." Stuart said.
"And so will I. We'll guard Dahlia with our lives!" Laya announced. Rhys acknowledged and strode over to join Sean, Wren and Lune, who were ready to go.
"Well, then! What are we waiting for? We should destroy the despicable Dark Force and save Lyle!" Rhys said. Lune nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, you're right. Let's go!" Sean shouted, and on these words, Wren took out the large wing-like parts and used them to transform into the Wren-jet.
"Can you get there within four minutes? I have a feeling Dark Force will delay no longer!" Laya shouted.
"Good luck, everyone!" Ayn and Stuart shouted together.
"From what Laya said, we've only got four minutes to save the world. Let's get going!" Sean yelled, climbing into the Wren-jet. Rhys and Lune followed, and then the Wren-jet zipped towards Samesina, towards the Chalst Province.