Author's Note: Alec finally did it!
What job do you think he'll choose? (The title kinda gives it away)
Second Author's Note: I also revised this chapter. More action (maybe...)!
"Three Snails!"
A cracked blue snail shell flew out of Alec's hand and landed on a pig, shattering and knocking the poor thing out. He took the thin skin of the pig and shoved it in his pack. He flinched a bit when the pig blood touched his hand, but he told himself he had to be stronger than being afraid of just a little pig blood. He charged forward and slashed the neighboring mushroom and collected the mushroom cap. Suddenly, bright light appeared at his feet and a surge of power alerted Alec that he had finally made it to the next level. Alec excitedly took out his Beginner's Skillbook and touched the Nimble Feet picture with his hand. A glowing light wrapped around his wrist and was absorbed into his skin. A flood of new knowledge flowed through his mind.
"Okay, Nimble Feet, just follow the picture in the book… and… I got it!"
His legs felt fresh again, boosting his speed by a lot. He dashed through the field, throwing his snail shells and waving his sword.
I promise, I'll get to my job advancement!
He said this mentally, with conviction, and swung the sword even harder.
He was going to make it. He promised.
"Ah, Joseph! How nice to see that you have grown!"
A woman, no older than her twenties, stood upon the steps that led into the giant Nautilus.
"Thank you, Kyrin. It's very nice to see you too." Joseph replied, wiping the blood off his knucklers, which had spent most of it's time smashing pigs to the ground.
Kyrin brushed away her amber hair, covering her olive colored eyes. Her eyes seemed to be strong, but gentle at the same time. She slowly strolled over to him and handed him a set of knuckles. Joseph looked back in surprise of her gift. It was a set of Normans Grips, the ones he had been saving mesos for. He had almost enough mesos for them. He did not know why she had become so generous. Kyrin chuckled, and seem to feel his uneasiness.
"I'm giving this to you because you are one of my best pupils. I have never had anyone so diligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate. You deserve this." She said, with a smile.
Joseph quickly bowed several times and gladly took the knucklers and put them in a safe place. He then bowed another several times and left, humming a tune.
Kyrin slowly walked back to the front of the ship, and looked out the window.
"The gifts will fail him at the time of need."
Kyrin whipped around and was face to face with a mysterious person.
"Who are you! And how did you get past the guards outside?" she exclaimed.
"That is not important. The man who offers you gifts cannot be trusted." The figure simply said. "It will fail him in the time of need."
"But-... how did you-..." Kyrin stuttered.
Suddenly, like a bad recording, he vanished, leaving no evidence he was ever there. Kyrin looked around frantically. Who could have gotten past the guards? No one ever did…
Come on… come on…
Alec threw his last snail shell, flying into one of the mushrooms with a satisfying crack!
A bright light appeared and another, final surge of power came from the ground.
He had finally reached the right skill level after so many days and weeks of training and training. He quickly chugged down an orange potion and gagged. Even after drinking his 50th bottle, he still couldn't adjust to that bittersweet taste. The potion looked surprisingly creamy and smooth like a smoothie, but when it made its way down his throat, sharp bitterness stabbed at his tongue.
He looked in his spellbook once more and touched Nimble Feet again, giving him new knowledge. He was so excited that even without Nimble Feet, he ran faster than anyone had ran before. He charged past a few teenagers, old ladies, and victorious warriors to make his way to the cab.
"One way trip to the ship please."
The cab driver nodded politely and pointed to the back. Alec pulled the handle of the door and jumped into the taxi. He closed the door and they were off to the infamous pirate ship.
The Nautilus.
I'm sorry for such an abrupt ending. I just couldn't think of any more ideas to write down.
Another one of my infamous writer's block.
Wish me luck... =)