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Chapter 22
The MBF5 were driving through the Salt Flats as they have a mission. "Okay guys. Remember what Sage told us," Vert said, "Yeah. We got it," said Zoom as the StormShock is open. And once they went through it the team landed a zone full of mirrors, "Whoa… that's a lot of mirrors," Agura said looking around in awe. The zone itself has so many mirrors until Tezz spoke, "Everyone we have a problem."
"What's wrong?" Stanford asked, "This zone is very difficult to get out and I can't find the Battle Key," he said, "That's not good. So we're trap here," Zoom said, "No. Remember what Sage said? She said we have to find someone that can help us find the way out of here," said Vert, "Yeah… but where? We can't find them because this zone is fill with mirrors and it's like a maze," Agura said.
"You don't have to. You already found us," said a female voice and that made the team to startled in surprise and shock, "Who's there?" Vert called out with demand tone,"Please. You don't have to be afraid and demand," said the second voice, "Okay… but where are you?" Zoom said that's when something merged through the mirror walls. Two identical like alien-human beings merged out through the mirror walls and walked toward the MBF5.
"Greetings. Welcome to Mirror Zone. I am Arica. And this here is my twin sister, Acira. We are the Mirror Twins," Arica introduced herself and her twin sister. The team were quite shock of seeing the sight of twins, "Uh… hi. Er… nice to meet you both. I'm Vert, leader of the MBF5 and this here are my teammates," Vert introduced himself and his teammates,"A pleasure. As you are here… you wanted to get out of here, am I right?" Acira asked kindly, "Yes. Do you know where the Battle Key is?" Agura asked, "Yes. But you must pass the test," Arica said, "A test?" Zoom repeated, "Yes. You must pass the test before you acquire the Battle Key." Acira said, "There are three tests. One of you will take the test. Once you accept the test you'll be sent to the Mirror Maze and find the exit of your way out." Arica said, "I see." Vert said understood, "But… who will volunteer if you're worth to take the test," Acira asked them.
About few moments of silent, Vert broke the silent, "I volunteer," he said that shock his team, "Vert? Are you sure about this? I mean the test might be quite difficult," said Agura, "But I have to," he said as Vert exit out his Saber, "I volunteer as well," Tezz said stepping out his Splitwire, "I volunteer too," Stanford added climbing out his Reverb, "You guys sure? What if you fail," Zoom said, "If we fail… there's no way getting out of here," Vert replied before he turn to face the Mirrored Twins, "We're ready."
"Are willing take the test," Arica asked, "Yes. We're willing to take the test," Tezz said, "Very well," Acira waves her hand as three mirrors appear in front the three mutants,"Walk through these mirrors and you will enter the Mirror Maze and the exit for your way out," Arica said Vert, Tezz and Stanford turn to Agura and Zoom, "Wish our luck you two," Vert said to them, "Yeah. Good luck," Agura said.
The three mutants went through the mirror and once they're through Vert arrived the Mirror Maze. "Whoa. So this the Mirror Maze? Wow, this is cool right, guys?" But no one answer, "Guys?" Vert turn to face Tezz and Stanford and as he did they weren't with him anymore, "Hey. Tezz, Stanford where are you guys?" He called to them but no reply.
"What's going on?" Vert asked until a familiar voice echo throughout the Mirror Maze, "Your teammates are in different Mirror Maze. They must take the test alone because there are three tests." Arica's voice echo throughout the Mirror Maze, "So you must do the test alone… Vert." With that, Vert look to his path and took a deep breath, "Okay. Relax, just find the exit. Then I'm out," he said to himself. Then he starts to walk through the Mirror Maze. In few minutes, he stop his track when he sees two mirrors, "Okay. What are these mirrors for?" Then suddenly Arica appeared out of blue, "Whoa, where'd you come from?"
"Vert. This is your first test. Choose the mirrors that leads the exit. But look closely to them and you will see something through them," Arica said Vert walk over the right side mirror and he's shock when he sees the images of his childhood friend through the mirror, "Hey. That's my childhood friend," he said, "Indeed. If you choose that mirror, you might never come back… ever," said Arica, "Oh… But what if I choose that mirror," Vert pointed the left side mirror, "If you choose that… your memories about your childhood will be erase."
That shock Vert a bit. He look at the mirror that shows the images of his childhood friend. Sigh, as he gives in. Vert walk over the left side mirror before he glance the right side mirror, "I'm sorry, Max." He whispered as he went through the mirror. Vert passed the first test and the result is; give up his memories of his childhood friend.
With Tezz, he was wondering around the Mirror Maze before he heard a familiar voice, "Over here, Tezz." The mutant wolf teen look over ahead and saw Acira standing in the center with the two mirrors behind her. Tezz walk over the Mirror Twin, "Acira, what are you doing here?"
"To present. Your leader has pass the first test. Now it's your turn. Choose the mirrors that leads the exit. But look closely to them and you will see something through them," said Acira, Tezz walks over the right side mirror and sees the images of his teammates having fun, "Is that… my team?" He asked, "Yes. If you choose this mirror you cannot come back."
"What if I choose that," Tezz pointed the left side mirror, "If you choose that mirror… your emotions of happiness, joyful and fun will replace into sadness, gloomy and lonely,"Acira said. Tezz look at the images of his teammates before he sigh as he gives in and walks over the left side mirror. Then he went through the mirror as he passed the second test and result is; give up his emotions of happiness, joyful and fun.
With Stanford, he was running through the Mirror Maze until he heard two voices, "Over here, Stanford." The mutant serpent teen stop running, look over ahead and sees the Mirror Twins. "Hey. What are you guys doing here," Stanford asked them, "To present you. Stanford, your two teammates has passed the two tests. Now this is the last test. Choose the mirrors that leads the exit. But look closely to them and you will see something through them," Arica said.
Stanford walks over the right side mirror. And is shock when he saw an image of his… father, "Dad…?" His father was playing the violin before he stop playing his violin he look over and saw Stanford. He smile, placed down his violin and bow as he walks over his son, "Hi, son. You look grew up now when I last saw you as a little boy." Stanford's father said with a smile. Stanford shook his head if it's a dream, "Is that really you, dad?"
"Of course it's me." He replied, "I… I can't believe you're… there within the mirror," said Stanford, "Yes. And I could tell you're not human anymore. You're a mutant serpent… right?" His father asked, "Yes. How do you know?"
"Remember I told you before I passed away? I always watch over you and our family," He said, "Oh, I see. I really miss you dad… after you passed away. I feel like I'm giving up all of my music and singing," said Stanford as tears willing up his eyes. His father sigh, "I understand how you feel, son. But remember I told you to keep on sing about the singing whales. That way I always be with you," His father said, "Oh… Arion, dad." Stanford whispered his father's name, Arion.
"Stanford, if you choose this mirror and to be with your father… you cannot return." Acira said Stanford was about to say but his father interrupt, "Go, Stanford. I'm sure you have a heartbroken in your heart. But… just remember I told you; I'm always watching you and our family. And keep on sing about the singing whales. Don't forget that." Arion said with a soft smile.
"Okay. I will. I'm gonna miss you, dad." Stanford said as he walk over the left side mirror and before he go through the mirror, "Stanford… I'm so proud of you when you become the protector." Arion's last word and that made Stanford smile as he went through the mirror. He passed the last test and result is; give up about his father, Arion.
Once Stanford exit out the Mirror Maze. The three tests have passed and the results for Vert, Tezz and Stanford; Vert no memories about his childhood friend, Tezz's emotions were sadness, gloomy and lonely, and Stanford heartbroken about his father.
"You guys did it! You passed the three tests," Zoom congratulate them, "Yeah…" Vert said with sad tone, "What's wrong?" Agura asked, "During our tests. We gave up and sacrifice," Tezz said feeling so gloomy, "Yes. And I feel heartbroken," Stanford said as the Mirror Twins appeared to congratulate them, "Congratulation for passed the tests. Now we will give the reward," Arica and Acira raise their hands as the Battle Key float down. Acira give the Battle Key to Vert, "You may leave this zone. But before you leave… we shall return your memories and emotions." Arica snapped her fingers as Vert's memories return and Tezz's emotions of happiness, joyful and fun return.
"Hey. My memories are back," Vert said, "And my emotions come back to me," Tezz added. The Mirror Twins turn to Stanford, "As for Stanford… we're so sorry. We can't bring your father from the dead," Arica said that made Stanford feel sad and cry a bit, "But remember what your father told you; he's always watching over you and your family. Also keep on singing about the singing whales," Acira said, "Yes. I'll remember," Stanford whispered before he felt an arm around his shoulders.
Stanford look and Vert who gave him a sad smile, "I understand how you feel Stan. Now let's go home everyone," Vert said. As the team return home, Stanford was in his room now feeling miserable. He still missed his father, Arion after he passed away. But still remember his father's words that he's always watch over him and his family. Also keep on singing about the singing whales. Just then Stanford heard a knock on his door. "Who is it," he said, "It's me, Tezz."
Stanford told Tezz that the door is open. The mutant wolf teen enter Stanford's room, once he close the door behind him, Tezz went over to Stanford, "I have something to tell you, Stan." Tezz said, "Uh, what is it?" The serpent teen asked, "Back at the Mirror Zone. What happen during your test," he asked, "Oh... I saw my deceased father. He was a great singing in the world. Until he passed away when he was in ill and I really missed him so much." Stanford said as tears willing up Tezz wrapped his arms around Stanford as he hugs him, "I understand how you feel." he said, "But remember what the Mirror Twins told you. He's always watching over you and your family. Also keep on singing about the singing whales." Stanford nodded in understood as remember his father's last word.
Ends here. Hope you're free to read my story. See you later and have fun reading! :)