Navan
But soon, the icy mountain of happiness and courage melted into waters of terror.
When they reached the Dark Lands, nobody needed to tell them. The ambience, the choking breath of phobia, and the oppressive atmosphere filled the jet.
All they could see were skulls diving freely in the air. It was a stark contrast to the beauty they had fallen in love with,the vista that mesmerized them had turned to dread them.
Ryan: This is creepy.
Ely: I thought I was the only one who thought that.(silently)
Suddenly, a large greenish furious eyeball opened beneath the flying jet. Almost instantly, the jet was attacked, causing heavy turbulence,this was the beginning
Alicia: What's happening?!
(Her voice made it clear he wasn't ready to die.)
Kylock: It seems like something attacked the jet!
Before he could finish, the jet was blasted again.
Kylock: Brace yourselves!
The jet began to break apart. This was far worse than they expected. This wasn't an adventure ,it was a game of life and death.
Then an immense strike hit the jet. It shattered and they fell from high altitude
In the air, it felt like death was guaranteed… until they landed on rough, cement-like ground.
They gathered themselves like survivors of a terrible accident,because they truly were.
Iriel: So much for one hundred percent durability.
Ely: What in the world is happening?
Kylock: The jet was attacked.(Sharply)
The place was extremely dark. The wind was high, and roars echoed from afar.
Alicia: Bywhat?
Before she finished, a greenish blast like a comet attacked them. They split up and looked up.
A black, fierce, gigantic bird roamed,like something they've never seen before. This wasn't an adventure, it was a game of life and death, above them.That sight sent chills down their spines. Phobia took control,
Its wings overshadowed them like eternal darkness. It roared fiercely… but gracefully.
Alicia: What in the world is that thing?
Kylock: I don't know.
Another strike shot at them. Ely ran beside Kylock, while the other three moved to the opposite side.
Kylock: Everyone attack!
Ryan shot blue flames into the sky at the bird. Alicia attacked using her long, sharp, spidery legs. Iriel fired her blasts. Kylock shot electron bolts.
But Ely could do nothing.
Ely: How do I attack?!
Kylock: Jam your fists together!
He did it immediately, and the force of his fists launched upward, striking the bird in the air.
Ely: At least I'm useful.
Unfortunately, their efforts were a waste. They didn't even scratch it.
The bird was sharp, agile, and highly skilled. It attacked them like a dragon spitting fire, hitting them with brutal force.
Its strength was twice theirs. They were beneath it.
Ryan: Do you think this is working, Cap?(cos he was certain it wasn't)
Kylock: We have to continue, or else we're done for!
Ryan: We're done for right now!(They were sure this creature was ready to murder them.
Alicia: I'm starting to regret this.
Iriel: This is no fun. This is dangerous.
It amazed them how this creature was stronger than Marthadon's greatest beings. Their attacks couldn't suppress it, and they were getting tired.
Ryan: Now what…? (weakly)
Kylock saw his soldiers weakening. He had to find a solution, he was their captain ,so he forced himself to think harder,his alien neurons worked very greater this time ,he was somewhere tight they had to
That was when he noticed something: whenever they attacked in chorus, the bird moved a little.
Kylock: Maybe this is the solution.
(He thought to himself.)
Everyone cease attack. Attack only on my command!They were surprised, but they obeyed, he has proven himself to be a good captain, trustworthy and more powerful)
Kylock started running in a circle, generating energy through his system. After a while, he leaped onto the bird.
Then he began running around it,from its head to itsfeet,while still in the air. The bird flew higher in confusion as blue stripes covered its body.
Now was the moment.
Kylock used the bird as a stepping stone, leaped higher, and gathered all his energy into one punch. He struck the bird and landed on it.
The creature cried out in pain (this was practically it medicine being returned to it)
Kylock landed among them.
Kylock: Ely! Throw Ryan and Alicia toward its eyes!
Ely : what (thunderstruck)
Kylock: That's the only way,if we don't want to die!
Ely: (as he heard this, he caught his grip) Okay, come on, guys.
(He lowered his hands, and the two stepped on them. With his strength, he lifted them up. They leaped high toward the target,its eyes. Ryan stabbed the left eye with his flamethrower, while Alicia struck the right eye with her spidery sharp blades. The creature's eyes flared in pain.)
Kylock: (through the comms) Give it more energy!
(They infused more energy, as their captain commanded.)
Now jump off!
(Immediately, they removed their blades and jumped off, landing stealthily using their left hands on the grounds,a bit iconic too
Kylock: Now Ely and Iriel, attack!
They attacked without hesitation,Iriel blasting ,Ely sending out the energetic force
Kylock: Stop(It was as if he knew what would happen. The creature collapsed onto the hard ground like the walls of Jericho… but surprisingly, it didn't die.)
Ely: I'm sure this thing isn't dead yet… or is it?
Kylock: No. Everyone attack!
(They poured their greatest energy into it. Zadox stood in the air, smirked suspiciously, and flew away. He was observing they were really strong, he thought and let's see how long they could last. Their energy was powerful enough to bring the creature to its end. Its body started cracking, and Kylock noticed it.)
Kylock: Everyone run!
(They didn't understand why, but they obeyed. He had proven himself trustworthy,a good leader,so they followed without hesitation. As they fled, the creature's body cracked faster and then exploded. Iriel and Alicia were fast enough to reach Navan, but the other two were slow. Kylock placed his hands behind them and, with his speed, got them into the cave of Navan immediately. Inside the cave, it looked like an old dome. Lightning ushered them in. Some struck in front of them but did them no harm. The ambience was eerie and strange. Even the oxygen sent sudden chills down their spines.)
Kylock: No worries. It's just a hologram.
(He was referring to the lightning. Still, the aura of the place was deadly and devouring. The dark atmosphere planted phobia, and the silent noise brought freezing fear. They walked carefully, and their steps made no sound, but this place made silent echoes that increased it horror,
After a while, they saw a long vertical staircase.
Kylock: We go gently.
(He stepped onto it, then slowly started moving. His warriors followed in the same careful manner.)
(Back at the fortress, Hazel was controlling the Skik… but it got destroyed by something she didn't know.)
Hazel:oh no