Hey guys! Long time no see.

As we get closer to the end of the school year, things only get more hectic, so I apologize for my lateness :P

This chapter is pretty short, only a bit below 1000 words, sadly.

I guess that's it for the author's notes, so as always:

KingsIsle created Wizard101, it is not a figment of my own imagination alone.

Enjoy :)

Part1

Whirlwinds of sand, islands connected only by rickety wooden bridges, and an oasis at the center with a palm tree shadowing over it. It seemed barren and like a hard place to inhabit. Many years ago, though, the Kroks had flourished in this world, leaving pyramids and tombs as their legacy.

The world of Krokotopia was still with merchants and a library on its floating islands. Some wandering spirits as well, perfect for training the younger wizards.

Though, the sun felt good, the wizards sent by Ambrose could not just dawdle, relax, and bask in the warming sun of the desert world.

"Man! That sure was crowded!" said Zac as they got off the Grizzleheimian boat. He stretched a bit and asked. "Remind me again why we couldn't the spiral door here? You guys kinda left me out of it.."

"(goodness -.-) Because that'll take power from Bartleby, power he can't afford to use at this moment." Cody responded, fixing himself as well.

They had come from by the boat of a trader from Grizzleheim who was at Wizard City.

Ambrose had closed off the entrance into the great grandfather tree, so the group had to find another way to their destination...that also included the excited initiates who couldn't wait to train in another world.

So, the heroes asked the traitor in Olde town, where he was, if he could take them to the world of the mighty Kroks, and guess who overheard.

Yep, the initiates, all ready to leave the city of Wizards and head for this sandy world in the spiral.

That resulted in an overcrowded boat ride. Nothing can be worse than being squished up against a stranger.

And worse yet, there weren't many boat parking places so they had to circle around TWICE.

Once landed, they stretched, dusted off, and Caroline went off somewhere.

"Guys! I found Talbot. He might be able to tell us what's going on and why Ambrose sent us here." said Care, returning from the oasis in the middle of the Commons area.

The group walked toward the Middle-aged Marleybonian dog dressed in black and white.

"Good morning to you young wizards. Are you here to train?" asked Talbot. "Ah, where are my manners. I am Sergeant Major Talbot. Though you may call me Sergeant."

"Good day to you, sir ^^" Caroline smiled and bowed politely. "Ambrose has sent us. Would you mind explaining to us why he sent us?" she asked in a sort of Marleybonian accent.

"Wow, not a dash of shyness. Good job, Care :P" whispered Zac. "lol, shush." Caroline whispered back.

The sergeant told them of the brisk behavior the wandering salamanders, kroks, and undead were exhibiting. The wizards who had come to train can not defeat them without help. It seems as though the new and improved minions have a new influence behind them.

Major Talbot then left to go report of their coming to the other officers on duty.

"Okay, guys, how about this?" Caleb started, drawing out a plan in the wet sand by the oasis pool. "Sophia, Zachary, and Ryan, you guys go to the Pyramid of the Sun. The enemies there are mostly fire."

The trio nodded and formed a little group.

Caleb continued, "Sestiva, Miguel, Bailey, and Daniel; you guys get to go to the Krokosphinx, *sarcastically* yay!

"And finally, Caroline, Cole, Mason, and I will be going into the Tomb of Storm. I assume that's their headquarters since their queen is buried there.

"Are we all good?" He looked around.

"No, wait." Said Daniel. "I'm ice, why am I going to the ice place?"

Caleb glared at Daniel for a second. "Uh-huh, hmm. Okay, join the fire group."

"They'll ice shield" he protested.

"Fine. Mason, do you mind switching with him?" Caleb asked, hesitating a bit.

"Huh? Oh, yea, sure... no problem." Mason responded, asking 'what are you up to?' with his facial expression.

"Are we good now?" Cal looked around and they all nodded.

"So we'll be meeting over by the library after 3 days. Ask around, battle a bit if you have to, and get some information about what is going on."

They all stared at him for a moment.

Sigh. "I don't mean to take leadership position so suddenly, but time is of the essence and I don't think anyone else has a plan, do you?... Well, let's get going, too late for that question."

"Good luck guys!" said Caroline as her group rode their mounts to their first obsticle.

Groups:

Zachary, Sophia, Ryan

Mason, Sestiva, Bailey, Miguel

Caleb, Caroline, Cole, Daniel

So, recently I've been having a slight writer's block, and regents and finals are coming up as well as an audition. So the next 3-4 chapters are gonna be the last until the middle of June.

Anyhow, rate, comment, suggest, review, etc. Thanks :)