I am updating a little late to had to work some kinks out.
Anderais: Those are some really good suggestions for monsters. I don't have a plot for the story as in the end game. I plan for many upcoming chapters to have more of a rpg quest style that anything and him leading a group of people. Definitely going to all the monsters you said into the story.
I plan to change the story to a 'mature' theme even one with lemon, in the going future.
…On with the story.
"I found you," they both spoke simultaneously.
Beast Boy's gaze fixed on her as she removed her hood. He took in the changes time had wrought upon her. She had definitely grown since the last time he saw her. Her features were sharper, her posture more confident, and she exuded an air of maturity that wasn't there before. Yet, what caught his attention most was the intensity in her eyes, a death glare that pierced through him.
"Raven, why are you so mad?" he asked, confusion lacing his voice.
"How do you know that name?" she demanded, her tone edged with suspicion.
"What are you talking about? We are a team. The Teen Titans. Does that ring any bells?" Beast Boy questioned, his brows furrowing.
"No, it doesn't," she replied curtly, her glare unwavering. "I've never heard of the Teen Titans."
"Why are you angry?" he asked her again, his frustration growing. "If this is the first time we meet, then why are you angry at me?"
"You... you... You don't even know why, do you?" Raven said, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and disbelief. As much as she wanted to be furious at this... creature, she couldn't. It wasn't his fault.
Feeling her anger begin to subside, she spoke more calmly, "Yes, my name is Raven, but no, I am not your world's Raven. I was born here." Her face no longer held hate, but irritation still lingered.
"I see. That's too bad," Beast Boy said, looking at the ground, his shoulders slumping with disappointment. Then a thought struck him. "Wait, you said you weren't my Raven but this world's Raven, right?" he questioned, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Are those ears for show?" she retorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Yes, that's what I just said to you."
"How did you know I was from another world?" Beast Boy asked, curiosity mingling with his confusion.
Caught completely off-guard, Raven looked at him, her expression softening slightly. "I am impressed that you spotted that," she admitted, a hint of grudging respect in her voice.
"So, the reason I knew is because the one who summoned you to this world was my mother," she replied, her tone casual, as if discussing the weather.
"...What?" Beast Boy said, his voice barely above a whisper. He kept staring at her, disbelief etched on his face. "So, your mother is the reason I was dragged from my world, repeatedly called a goblin, and chased around by a group of knights?" His voice rose, anger flaring up. "Why would she do that?"
"No, it wasn't my mother's fault... I think," Raven replied, her confidence wavering for the first time.
"What do you mean, you think?" Beast Boy demanded, his frustration mounting.
"She was ordered by the king to summon a hero to help with the increasing number of monsters, but..." Raven began, her voice trailing off.
"She summoned me," Beast Boy finished for her, his tone flat.
"Yes," Raven confirmed with a nod, her eyes meeting his.
"...I want to go back home. You guys don't want me here, and I don't want to be here. So just send me home," Beast Boy said, his voice tinged with desperation.
The look on her face told him to brace himself for bad news.
"You can't send me back, can you?" Beast Boy asked, though it sounded more like a statement.
"I don't know," Raven admitted, her voice tinged with regret. "After you left as a bird, my mother sent a signal spell. One that meant 'Find the green hero, I don't think I will be able to leave for now.' It was after some time that I heard through my familiar that they put her in the king's personal prison for failing to summon a hero."
"Isn't that a bit extreme?" Beast Boy questioned, disbelief coloring his tone.
"The spell wasn't a simple one. There were many ingredients used that cost a fortune, and I don't know if you heard, but people are laughing at the king for summoning you," Raven explained, her irritation evident.
Beast Boy looked at her, understanding dawning. The reason for her anger and now sadness was more clear. She was afraid for her mother.
"I am trying to find a boy named Luke, but after that, I'll go and get your mother back to you," Beast Boy stated firmly, his resolve clear.
Raven stood there dumbfounded. One of her abilities was to know when someone was lying, but him—the supposed goblin—wasn't lying. He was going to help her, a stranger, and the woman who was the reason for his pain. A sudden memory for her childhood crossed her mind.
'…Hero'.
"Fine," she said aloud, her voice firm but no longer hostile. "If you really mean that, then come to my hut after you find Luke. It's on the edge of the forest, near the northern border of the town. We'll discuss this more then."
"Got it," Beast Boy replied, nodding.
"I'll find Luke and come to you."
As the sun began to set, Beast Boy found himself at the entrance to the dungeon. The structure loomed ominously, half-buried in the earth and framed by crumbling stone arches. Vines and moss clung to the ancient stonework, and a faint, eerie glow emanated from within the dark maw. The air around the entrance was thick with the smell of damp earth, mingled with a metallic tang that hinted at the presence of monsters and the battles fought here.
The area surrounding the dungeon was bustling with activity. Adventurers of all kinds were roaming about, preparing for their expeditions or celebrating successful returns. Some adventurers wore very shiny armor that literally reflected the sun light, their ages varying from seasoned warriors with grizzled beards to younger fighters with fresh faces full of determination, 'maybe soldiers '
One man, probably in his mid-thirties, stood out with his impressive, ornate plate armor adorned with intricate designs. A massive sword hung at his side, its hilt encrusted with jewels. Next to him, a young woman, barely in her twenties, adjusted her leather armor and checked the string of her bow. Her quiver was full of arrows, each fletched with brightly colored feathers. A group of three older adventurers, probably in their forties, wore mismatched pieces of armor and wielded axes and maces. They laughed and joked with each other.
In contrast, a robed figure stood apart, face hidden under a deep hood. The only visible part of this person was a slender hand clutching a staff adorned with glowing runes. Beast Boy assumed it was for magic, though he didn't fully understand the significance of a cool looking stick.
Merchants had set up makeshift stalls, selling a variety of items. One stall displayed an array of potions in every color imaginable, some bubbling and others emitting a faint glow. Beast Boy watched as an elderly merchant with a bushy white beard enthusiastically pitched a bright blue potion to a skeptical adventurer. "This here will make you stronger than a troll for an hour! Guaranteed!"
Another stall was laden with weapons of all kinds. Swords, daggers, and axes lay in neat rows, their blades catching the light. The merchant, a burly woman with tattoos snaking up her arms, demonstrated the sharpness of a dagger by slicing effortlessly through a piece of leather. Beast Boy's eyes were drawn to a peculiar staff adorned with a crystal that pulsed gently with light.
Other stalls offered armor, some finely crafted with intricate designs, others more practical and sturdy. A young boy, perhaps ten years old, was helping his father display a set of chainmail, holding it up to show its flexibility and strength. Nearby, an elderly woman sold charms and trinkets, each one claiming to offer some form of protection or luck.
Beast Boy kept to the shadows, careful not to draw any attention. He transformed into a small, stealthy animal—a cat—and slinked past the crowds, making his way to the entrance unnoticed. Once inside, he shifted back to his human form, his senses heightened and adgested as he moved silently through the dark corridors of the dungeon.
The air grew colder and more oppressive with each step. The flickering torchlight cast long, wavering shadows on the damp stone walls, and the sound of dripping water added to the eerie atmosphere. Beast Boy's eyes darted around, scanning for any signs of movement. He encountered various monsters along the way—giant rats with razor-sharp teeth, skeletal warriors wielding rusted swords, and slime creatures that oozed across the floor while gliding around them as a bird or dashing through them as a cheetah.
Beast Boy fought some of them, but that was only when he noticed a adventure or a party was about to meet there end, transforming into different animals as needed. As a tiger, he pounced on the giant rats, his powerful jaws making quick work of them. When faced with the skeletal warriors, he shifted into a gorilla before delivering swift, precise and powerful blows to their exposed bones. The slime creatures were trickier, but as a large bird of prey, he swooped down and used his talons to rip them apart or crush there core with ease.
After the save, some were afraid of him and still ran away while others showed there appreciation for the help. Like..
"So, I just have to go that way right" beast boy asked the fallen knight who he had saved two minutes back from being eaten by a group of rats.
"Yes, just go straight and then you will find a cave with a pond infront of it." The knight was giving him directions "and that cave has the first level boss and after killing it you will be able to go to the next floor"
"What is the boss"
"The first floor boss changes every now and then," the knight explained, "but they are recurring monsters. You should be prepared to face one of these:
1. *Giant Rat* - A grotesque, oversized rat with heightened strength and speed. It relies on its brute force and agility to attack intruders.
2. *Skeleton Warrior* - An undead soldier clad in rusted armor, wielding a sword and shield. It's resilient and difficult to bring down.
3. *Big Slime* - A large, gelatinous creature that can split into smaller slimes when damaged. Its body is highly corrosive and can dissolve anything it engulfs.
4. *HobGoblin* - Larger and stronger than the average goblin, armed with a heavy club or axe. It uses its sheer strength to overpower adventurers."
"These monsters might not be the most powerful in the dungeon," the knight cautioned, "but they can still pose a significant threat if you underestimate them.
Beast boy nodded at the knight.
Following the directions, beast boy found the entrance very easily. Now it was the hard part.
He walked into the cave. It was well lit with tourches. Infront of him was a huge door. No handle or anything and just as suddenly ten door spung open.
Beast boy walked into the room and the door slammed shut the room was lit up by the tourches in the wall.
The Skeleton Giant stood at the far end of the chamber, as tall as an elephant. Its hollow eye sockets glowed with an eerie blue light, and its bones gleamed unnaturally in the dim light. Beast Boy prepared himself for the fight, knowing he had to rely on his agility and cunning.
The Skeleton Giant noticed him immediately, its movements surprisingly quick for its size. It swung its massive arm toward Beast Boy, who narrowly avoided the blow by transforming into a cheetah, darting around the room with incredible speed.
The Skeleton Giant was fast and sturdy, Beast Boy circled it, looking for an opening. Transforming into a bear, he swiped at the giant's legs, trying to destabilize it. The giant staggered but did not fall, retaliating with a swift kick that sent Beast Boy tumbling across the chamber.
Undeterred, Beast Boy got back up before charging as a chetha at full speed and changing into a bull he ramd at the skeleton's joints on his leg breaking it. The giant crashed to the ground with a deafening thud, one leg rendered useless. But it wasn't over yet. The Skeleton Giant dragged itself forward, its bony fingers clawing at the ground.
Beast Boy transformed back into a bear, roaring as he charged at the giant. He swiped at its skull with powerful blows, each strike sending fragments of bone flying. With one final, mighty swipe, he shattered the Skeleton Giant's skull. The eerie blue light in its eye sockets flickered and died, and the giant collapsed into a heap of bones.
The massive doors to the next floor opened up.
That's it for this chapter. Give me your thoughts on this I would really like to know if any improvement can be made.
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