3 hours passed and the people were still in shock and disbelief that the kingdom of Ignisia has fallen, smoke and rubble filled the hole area, the castle had been destroyed, and many casualties had been found, the castle guards, royal nurses, and servants, some had survived but all were injured except for the kings and queen...They survived due to Gambit's effort to shield them all.
King Arin and the other rulers have gathered around for a meeting.
King Arin: The Luminary has declared war on this kingdom, and whatever we are fighting is within this kingdom...I have to move my people away from this fight.
Queen Calantha raises her hand to speak," Bring your people to my kingdom, they will be safe there."
King Ryker: You cannot evacuate 100,000+ people in the middle of war...they will get wiped out. I suggest we divide them to decrease their number...that way they will be easy to protect.
King Arin: Thank you, and now for the plan...
Underneath the castle...
Oarkborn sits down after using a lot of his energy to shield himself and Mole" Mole!! Are you okay, boy?" He stares down where Mole is sitting.
Mole: Yes, I am fine... Your strong.
Oarkborn: Takes years of training to achieve such feet.
Mole: So, how do we leave this place? The entrance is closed, it might be hard for you to get through...
While Mole talks, he hears a sound from the other side of the collapsed door, " Huh, what's that sound... it sounds like packing." And suddenly, from a tiny hole in the rubble entrance, a head pops out, Mole screams in shock, "yaahhh," only to find that it's only Terri. " Terriii!! , How did you get here?" Mole hugs her.
Oarkborn: Is that what I think it is?
Mole: Terri, meet Oarkguy, Oarkguy meet Terri, she's my friend.
Oarkborn: My name is not Oarkguy, let's just get out of hear
While Mole struggles to pull Terri inside, Oarkborn shrinks himself to an average human size and goes to help Mole. Oarkborn grabs Terri by the neck," Let's try to be quick about it." Mole looks at Oarkborn born, then goes back to pulling. A second later, he realizes that Oarkborn has shrunk. " Aaaahhh, what happened to you? " Mole asks Oarkborn, then they pull Terri in and also create an exit." I shrank myself."
Mole: You can do that?
Oarkborn: Yes, we can; your mother did this her whole life, even though it's a difficult technique; she was able to do it almost her whole life.
Mole: Wow, that's amazing, you're really cool.
Oarkborn and Mole start digging out the hole that was made by Terri so that they can fit through in order to get out of that place...
Once was a river ( River of Eldred). Lloyd and Shawn walk. What's on their mind is a message from Zephr, not knowing what, but keep moving by the side of the river. " Lloyd, let's stop here for a few and rest." Lloyd and Shawn sit under a tree to get some shade and escape the sun's heat waves ." We should probably hunt for food; fishing is out of the question. "
Lloyd: All of this exercising is killing me. I can't move anymore.
And suddenly Zephyr appears from behind. "I went back and got you something to eat on your way to Aquarian. "Lloyd and Shawn were shocked by his sudden appearance. "You're gonna give us a heart attack, don't do that," Lloyd speaks in a loud voice of penic.
Shawn: Why are we going to Aquaria anyway?
Zephyr: Ignisia is at war, and if you are there, you might get killed.
Shawn: huh... The war hasn't started yet. We saw the castle get attacked from afar, but that was only a declaration.
Zephyr: Yes, you're right ... the real reason is Lloyd ...Lloyd must not be captured by the enemy's hand.
Shawn: Oooh, I remember mother saying the same thing...I'm aware of what Lloyd has.
Zephyr brings out the food he brought. " For now will hide in Aquaria. "
Somewhere in the desert in Aerthys ( Adhering Desert ), Aria and Zeke are walking, wearing gowns that cover their heads ." Why did you do this?" Zick asks Aria. But Aria ignores him and continues to look straight ahead, but Zick keeps asking her, " Listen here, child, I did this because I felt like it ...so don't ask me why." Zick looks down as he continues to walk, "Get down!!" Aria pulls Zeke down to blend in with the sand, " Make sure you hide your energy," then a few seconds later, a yellow light passes on top of them, heading in the direction they're coming from. " (sigh) They didn't see us, let's keep moving ." They both stand up and start walking," ( I can't let them have this kid, he's too important)"
News about the distraction of Ignisia spread all over Aerthys like wildfire, bringing shock to the people, for it is believed to be the strongest kingdom, and now it has been destroyed. " Uncle ...Uncle, did you read the newspaper? Did you?" A child runs to his elder, " I have not my child, give it ." The news brought shock to every eye that reads the newspapers, "What will become of the people of Ignisia now?" The old man asks himself.
4 days later ...
In the desert of Adhering, "if we pass through this desert will reach their base." Orion commands his four men... Marvellous, Lyra, Bongani, and Gomez
" Our objective is to rescue the Blackwood child and do it more swiftly. " As they advance, they come across 5 Luminari members. " Orion of Ignisia, what brings you here ?" Orion faces them head-on. " I came here for Blackwood Zick. Give us back the child, and no trouble will come to you." One member of the Luminari group takes his hoodie off and speaks, "I'm the leader of this party. I've been charged to look for an escapee by the name of Blackwood Zick." Orion is wondering what's going on, but as he is lost in thought, one of the Luminari members attacks him. Marvellous, with his quick reaction, he blocks the coming attack on Orion
Marvellous: If you touch him, I will end you, right now!!
The Luminari member backs away, then they all turn back. "I'm sure I will be seeing you in the coming months," the Luminari walks away ...Then Marvellous asks Orion, " Do you think they were telling the truth?"
Orion: I'm not sure, but what I'm sure about is that Zick was kept a secret and now even low-seaters at the Luminari know his missing. I think he was not lying...For now, let's go back to our campsite and gather our thoughts.
In the Greenlands...
Mole: This is the place where I found Terri.
Oarkborn: I think this place can do very nicely
Mole: Why did we run away from Ignisia? And why didn't we go to Thorn village?
Oarkborn: Your brothers, you, and the Blackwood clan are in danger.
Mole: Danger??(wondering why)
Oarkborn: You will be hunted by a colt called the Luminari as well as the Blackwood clan.
Mole: Why, though?? What do they want from us?
Oarkborn: The Luminari are trying to free a dangerous being called Theodoros sealed away for thousands years, It was believed that the blood of his bloodline can free him but a few days ago the Luminari found a clutch to that seal, and that clutch is the Blackwood clan member ...So we must take you as far as possible and keep you away from them.
Mole: I don't know who you're trying to protect, but I'm strong, I can take them.
Oarkborn: Don't be stupid, Mole!! This cult has existed for more than 800 years now; they are very powerful ...You won't take them down alone.
Mole: Can I ask you this?
Oarkborn : Yes ask.
Mole: How am I supposed to be the strongest if I can't fight the strong?
Oarkborn: You're too young to be facing a force that powerful, Mole... Grow, and your strength will grow with you. If you want to be the strongest, have a bit of timing.
Mole: This is not fun at all. I have not had an adventure. This was my big break
Oarkborn looks at him and Loughes, " Haahuuhaaa, you carry your father's spirit, let me train you ...then you will see why you needed to wait "
Mole looks at Oarkborn with excitement and smiles, " Terri, stop pulling my hair!!" The Terragrim pulls Moles' hair in excitement.
Through the woods, a speedy horse ride passes through several trees, then suddenly, a vision comes to mind. A human, like a shadow on its knees, looks at several other shadows with weapons facing it. Then, the shadow speaks, but the words are not clear, and its voice doesn't reach the ears of the visionary. " What was that, she as herself. "Then, as she rides, we see that it's our own blind lady sent by Thorn Burnham arriving at once was a beautiful land, but it's now destroyed ...Ignisia.
To be continued...