SoulDefender, this is the name of the guardians that protect poor souls that achieved great things in life.
They're giants-- The bigger they are, more are the souls they protect.
Sadly, Kephriel doesn't have a great relationship with any of them.
Well... he eats souls...
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It's been two weeks now...
Me and my friends got used it-
I mean, we all went crazy after realizing this wasn't some sort of dream... but that's how it goes, i guess...
Now there's something scarier to care about:
History class.
I was slouched in my chair, my head resting on the desk.
Dao was staring at me quietly, while Niran and Preecha were leaning against each other, deep in their dreams.
Well... atleast this is the last day of school before the spring holidays...
My thoughts are interrupted by the bell ringing, while Preecha suddenly spoke up.
"Yo, we doin' it tonight?"
Niran looks away, his eyes widening ever so slightly.
"Im not sure if it's gonna be safe."
I tilted my head, a curious expression forming on my face.
"Doing what?"
"We want to explore the city's abandoned temple...
To know more about this.. God of death ..."
Kephriel spoke up, making all of us flinch.
"There's nothing you need to know.
I already told ya everything!"
Dao glared at him, her eyes full of anger.
"We can't trust you, yet."
"Yeah,well... i saved your friend from death!"
We all sigh, packing our bag's and heading to Dao's house.
One of our classmates suddenly spoke up, her tone full of eagerness.
"Woah guys! Urbex? Can i come too?"
She was a girl, maybe a bit taller than Dao.
She had powerful eyes full of determination and concentration.
"Uhh... no."
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As we walk through the streets, i can't help but notice how the spirits seem to be less than usual.
I dont ask Keph:
He's probably gonna say some stupid thing, like "It's because they're scared of me."
Niran mumbled, running an hand through his short hair.
"Uhm...
where are all the scary spirit monsters?"
Kephriel answered, his tone cold.
"They're preparing for their festival, in hell-"
Dao interrupted him,
"Uh? Excuse me? Why don't you go there too, then?"
Preecha played along, a determinated expression on his face.
"Yeah, you'll be a fun attraction."
Suddenly, both of their mouths got sealed shut.
"There you go..."
Once we reached Dao's house, we set up on the table, thinking about our plans.
All we had to do was go to the temple, search around for informations...
and then come back.
As i sat down, a loud rumble could be heard from the bathroom.
"Yo, Keph! You know how to use the bathroom, right?!"
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After eating, Keph started explaining the situation.
I dont know what he said... i fell asleep, he talked so much he sounded like some brown noise.
When i woke up, all of my friends we're ready.
I quickly put on my shoes and follow them, without asking any questions.
As we roam around the city, Dao clinged to me, i could feel her body trembling ever so slightly.
I tried to not care about it.
And, for maybe the second time in my life, i actually felt some kind of emotion, just barely.
We reached the temple, that was just outside of the town, and Keph started smirking.
"Cmon... lets go, my friends."
He said while entering the building.
Our flashlights pointed at the walls, revealing all the different designs and paintings that looked really, really old...
Dao and Preecha stopped to analize the different drawings and signs on display while
Keph stood beside them, explaining the meaning of each one with a proud expression on his face.
Me and Niran adventure deeper into the place, entering another room, our breaths becoming faster at every step we take.
I gasp as my flashlight suddenly turned off, and i felt the air around us getting colder...
I quickly glance at Niran, whose flashlight died aswell.
"Hey..."
"Tchi, Tchi... Tchi..."
i freeze as i hear mumbles coming from behind us, and i quickly turn around.
It was a spirit, a strange one, we've never seen anything like that before.
He's short, with long arms and torso, his legs wide.
He wore a strange mask, but that was a great thing... i can't imagine how ugly he was.
Out of instinct, Niran punches it, making the creature stumble away in anger.
"Ow... Tchi!"
The entity backed away even further, before punching the air into a force field that threw us against the ruined stone walls.
"Keph!"
I call out, but my words seemed meaningless.
Me and Niran decided to stood up , distracting the entity with screams till it randomly collapsed.
"Guys! What happened!?"
Dao suddenly yelled in fear, her voice breaking the silence in the room.
"We called for you! Didn't you hear us?!"
Keph pouted, faking a sad and desperate tone.
"That's a Nakwi.
A fighter.
When it hits someone, it absorbs energy and sound to deal powerful hits,
They usually get hired to kill innocent and poor people...
by screaming so much, you probably 'overclocked' it..."
Niran adjusted himself and nodded quickly, reaching over to take the boxing gloves the spirit was wearing, without anyone noticing.
I did, but... he probably just wanted to 'analyze' them.
Dao sighed before she started telling me what she just learned.
"We can't get rid of Kephriel, Raf.
The texts say that once cursed, there's no going back."