The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 15
The gang were now inside the village as they were looking around they also needed to know what was going on with the village people and see if they needed help
Finally we're here. Punk said
So this is Burkaqua village. Sophitia said
I know this place looks incredible. Jaster said
Stay focused everyone we need to find out what's going on. Batman said
The guy in the bat suit's right we're here on business. Zegram said
You do know his name's Batman right? Kisala said
To me he's just a guy in a bat suit. Zegram said
I'm more than just a guy in a bat suit. Batman said
Hey, whatever floats your boat. Zegram said
Come on let's go check out what's wrong. Banner said
Yeah, let's go. Jaster said
So do these guys have a Chief we can talk to? Punk said
Only one way to find out. Zegram said
They were walking up all of the stairs until they were at the Chief's house
This must be the Chief's house. Sophitia said
Okay. Let's go inside then. Punk said
Wait. Batman said
What's wrong? Kisala said
I hear some people talking inside. Batman said
Some people? Jaster said
Shh. Batman said
They all stood still as they were listening to what was going on
There's no time to lose! Please Chief, you must decide-for the village. the first person said
Hmm... the Chief said
If this keeps up, we'll be wiped out. We'll have no choice but to turn to the Star God... the second person said
Star god? Seriously? Punk said
Quiet! Batman said quietly
Sorry. Punk said
We've already decided on a sacrifice. Why are you hesitating, Chief? This'll save the village! the third person said
Hmm... the Chief said again
Listen, Chief! The Dark Fruit is increasing even as we speak. The more you hesitate, the more lives will be lost. the third person said
Hmmmmmm... the Chief said once more
Wait, maybe there's another way, another solution. Qrann said
What are you saying? Qrann, i know how you feel about Miri. It's devastating to lose the one you love. But still... the second person said
No! That's not it at all! Don't you see?! No kind of sacrifice can save our village! Can't you understand that? Qrann said
Sacrifice...? Kisala said
What you never heard of a sacrifice before? Punk said
I have but...who are they sacrificing? Kisala said
What are you doing here?! a voice said
They all turned and Lilika and her sister Miri
Lilika...! Kisala said
Hey jungle girl what's shaking? Punk said
Lilika said nothing as she went inside the Chief's house
Huh? Kisala said
(Signs) Miri said
Miri also went inside the Chief's house
Was it something i said? Punk said
Let's just be quiet. Banner said
Ah, Lilika. Is the purification complete? the Chief said
Yes. I present to you...the sacrificial maiden. Lilika said
Miri...! Qrann said
Well, then, Chief...We shall make preparations to proceed with the sacrificial rite tomorrow morning. the third person said
Hmm... the Chief said once again
No! Wait it's too soon. At least wait until the next full moon! Lilika said
Impossible. We can't afford any more victims. the third person said
Nrgh... Lilika groaned
Also while you were away a strange man came to our village. the third person said
What did he look like? Lilika said
He had white skin, long black hair, red eyes and he was wearing strange clothes. the second person said
What did he want? Lilika said
He said he was looking for some people but we don't know who. the second person said
I see. Lilika said
Wait someone's looking for us? Punk said
Batman do you know who it is? Sophitia said
He sounds familiar but i don't know. Batman said
Anyway the ceremony is tomorrow. Place Miri in the Maiden Shrine until the appointed hour. the third person said
It has already been decided. Don't get any smart ideas, Qrann. the second person said
The two people went back to their homes Qrann was walking out as well until the gang again
You again? I thought i told you to get lost. Qrann said
I owe these people a favor, Qrann. Permit them to stay. Lilika said
Lilika! Don't you care about all of this? You put up your own sister as a sacrifice...And it's all your fault Miri's blind, too. Qrann said
Wait i thought she was attacked by a monster. Banner said
She was attacked by the monster but it's Lilika's fault. Also stay out of this. Qrann said
Sorry, my bad. Banner said
Anyway how can you be the head of the Burkaqua warriors when you can't even take care of your own sister? Qrann said
You're right...it's my fault... Lilika said
(Flashback)
Aah! Young Miri groaned
Miri! Young Lilika yelled
The spider monster was approaching their mother and it killed her
Aaagh! the woman screamed
Mommy! Young Miri yelled
Mom! Lilika said as she got angry
Lilika, help me! young Miri said
Why, you-! Lilika yelled
Angered that their mother was killed Lilika rushes off to kill the spider monster but she was no match for it
No! Lilika said
The spider monster then turned it's attention to Miri
Lilika! Miri said
The spider monster rushed towards Miri as she screamed
(Flashback ends)
That was the day the light faded from Miri's eyes. I couldn't save our mother...what a horrible memory for Miri to bear... Lilika said
Then don't make her into a sacrifice! We can help her out of this. Qrann said
No, Qrann, we can't...as warriors it is our duty to protect the village. There's nothing i can do... Lilika said
Humph. Fine warrior you've turned out to be. I'm going to check on Miri. Qrann said as he left but not before looking at the gang again
That was intense. Banner said
I'll say. Punk said
You all-don't do anything stupid. One false step and you're dead. Qrann said as he now left
Did i hear that right? Miri's going to be sacrificed? Kisala said
It's the only way. Lilika said
The only way? Sophitia said
We don't know why the Dark Fruit keeps increasing. The Villagers touch it and get poisoned. We'll be wiped out for sure if this continues. We need the Star God's power to put things right again. It's our last hope. Lilika said
How terrible... Kisala said
Lilika then left
Ah great. Looks like we're gonna be stuck here awhile. Zegram said
A few hours later
It was nighttime some people were awake while some were asleep
Jaster, you want to go see Miri? Kisala said
Yeah, she's at the Maiden Shrine, right? Which building is that, i wonder? Jaster said
Well, we better find it quick. They're going to sacrifice her in the morning. Punk said
Right let's go. Jaster said
They went to search for the Maiden Shrine so they can talk to Miri
After looking around they found it but Kisala stopped them
Wait. Kisala said
Again with this? Punk said
You guys wait out here i'll go talk with Miri. Kisala said
Are you sure? Batman said
Don't worry i'll be fine. Kisala said
Okay if you say so. Punk said
I'll be right back. Kisala said as she went inside
Inside the Maiden Shrine house Miri was in a cage as she was talking to Qrann
How many times do i have to tell you? Sacrificing yourself is insane! Come on-don't do this! Qrann said
(Signs) Miri said
Miri? Qrann said
It's all right. As long as it'll help everyone, i'll be okay. Miri said
Don't you understand, Miri? You being sacrificed isn't going to help anyone. The Star God won't lift a finger for us. Qrann said
But i have to, or Lilika will get in trouble. Miri said
That's not true! I know your sister doesn't want you to do this, either. Qrann said
I wonder... Miri said
Qrann was done talking to Miri and left Miri then heard some footsteps
Miri... the voice said
Even though she couldn't see she heard her voice and it was Kisala the girl who saved her earlier
Kisala? Miri said
You're sure about this? Kisala said
Uh-huh. I'm okay with it. Miri said
Miri... Kisala said
But after i'm sacrificed to the Star God and no longer around, will Lilika be able to make breakfast by herself? Will she know the right medicines to use when she's hurt? I wonder if she'll be all right without me. Lilika... Miri said as she was crying
Miri... Kisala said sadly
It appears Miri is about to be sacrificed tomorrow and who is this mystery person that is looking for the Warriors stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED