June 4th 1918, Excavation site 64 in northern France, Dimension 63

Five figures stood in front of the glowing light, which shone down from the ceiling. Finally, after what felt like years, but in reality were mere hours, they managed to open the portal to Agatha.

"Well" began Tank Demspey, the American Marine "that's it. Let's go"

The other four nodded and together, they stepped into the light. But to their shock and surprise, they were all thrown back violently.

"ONLY FOUR!" came the ethereal voice of Samantha, the mysterious girl that guided them through the steps. "THE STAFFS ARE THE KEYS! THERE ARE ONLY FOUR STAFFS! ONE HAS TO STAY BEHIND, AND GUARD THE GATE!"

"WHAT?!" Yelled Edward Richtofen, the German scientist.

"It is quite a dilemma I believe" muttered Takeo Masaki, the Japanese Samurai.

"Da, seems like one has to continue the fight" grumbled Nikolai Belinski, the Russian soldier.

The fifth one, a young man from Greece, who stumbled into this whole situation mostly by chance, took a deep breath. "I will do it" he said with determination.

"!" The other four turned around in shock and stared at him. "Are you sure buddy?" Asked Dempsey.

"I am" nodded the Greek. He took another deep breath and looked at his four friends.

"Centuries ago, the great Spartan king Leonidas and his brave 300 warriors fought for days against the Persian army, defending the gate that led into Hellas. They could have fled or joined the enemy, but they prevailed. I don't know if I also carry the noble spartan blood in my veins, but I bear the name Leonidas as a memento to the bravery my people once possessed. You go and continue your journey, I will cover your backs" he finished with a grin.

In awe at the display of courage, the other four came to an agreement without saying a single word.

Dempsey stepped forward and pulled a knife out of his jacket. He presented it to Leonidas and said "The drill sergeant of my boot camp gave me this knife when I finished my training" he flipped the knife in his hand around and continued "said it saved his skin quite a few times, and it did a good job for me too. Now it will serve you buddy" he gave the knife to Leonidas and gave him a strong hug.

Next came Nikolai. He opened his backpack and pulled out a small ax. It looked worn from time, but the blade was still shining. "Babushka taught little Nikolai how to hunt bears. This is axe I used for gutting first bear I caught" he smiled fondly at the memories. "Babushka gifted axe to Nikolai, now Nikolai gifts axe to you comrade" He shoved the axe into Leonidas' hand and gave him a strong handshake.

Then Takeo stepped forward. He pulled the sword from his hip and presented it respectfully to Leonidas. "Kanashimi no michi, or the path of sorrows in your tongue. A heirloom of my family, many ancestors of mine carried this blade. My father once gifted it to me, but now, it needs a new wielder. You are worthy to be the next one who carries it" With a deep bow, Leonidas accepted the beautiful Katana, Takeo bowed back to him.

And then came Richtofen. Out of a small metal tube he pulled out a shiny scalpel. "The first surgery I did to save someone's life was done with this scalpel. Maxis stood next to me for the whole operation" he gave the small blade to Leonidas and stepped back with a small nod.

Leonidas looked at the gifts he got and then at the Primis. A few tears were in his eyes. "I thank you for these gifts my friends. I will guard the gate for the rest of my life and I wish you the best of luck in your future travels!"

The Primis gave him a smile and a nod, then they turned around and stepped into the light pillar, ready for the next fight.

Leonidas turned around, ready to leave the Crazy Place and start his guard duty, but just as he opened a portal back to the surface, the voice of Samantha echoed in his ears a last time.

"YOUR GUARD WILL NOT BE IN VAIN. NEVER!"

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