They looked around weakly. They were in a cave-like place. Above them was a circular yellowish pattern, and on the floor beneath them was another circular pattern—different from the one above.
The situation sent chills down their spines. The cold breeze of phobia caressed their systems.
They weren't wet, and neither were their clothes, the traps were enough, already, this was even worse.
Ely: Where in the world are we?
(From the shadows came Lilyo, wearing Zadox's steel suit— the mask.Bluntly he was Zadox
Shock slapped them hard as they stared at the daredevil and trickster,the sight they beheld gave thier system an imbalance for a while, what was happening, they were totally lost, not in Navan but in thier minds
Zadox: You must be surprised… the same way I am to see you survive up to this stage, (what was he saying they thought
Iriel: The Koran
Zadox: It seems you guys are too good to be new recruits.
(He walked around gallantly, speaking softly with pride and glory. it was bold that he was enjoying this.)
Zadox: Let me start with an introduction.(as if he knew they needed one)
Twenty years ago, I was a striving young master of science. I discovered a power source,an energy that could change Marthadon forever. When I was about to show it to the world, they came… calling themselves the Mart Force.
They took away my home, my dream, my discovery,everything I ever worked for,,in the name of protection.
(His tone turned mischievous, mixed with anger)
They said they had "convicted judgments." I was thrown into the depths… down into dimensions. I became an alien in a strange land, stripped of everything I had.But everything changed when I recreated my dream and gave it to new inhabitants, preparing them for war,for the conqueror's future to come.
I came back… and found a mother who disowned her own child in peace of mind, while I burned in pain.
But right now, I have no reason to be angered. With my plan, I've gotten you exactly where I wanted you.
Alicia: (in disbelief) I thought you said we were to get an antidote.
Zadox: You are stupid, Mart Force. You are very stupid.
The only antidote you are to get… is your demise.
(His voice echoed through the walls with fury and energy.)Your death is the only antidote to my fury. And guess what? I will kill you slowly.(a smirk curled on his face as he said this,
(He punched the cave wall. The circular pattern above them lit up yellow and began overshadowing them one by one. Pain surged through them, as if they were being squeezed.)
This will squeeze out every energy in you… including your life force.
Unfortunately,you won't witness my victory over Marthadon.
Zadox :and see how it feels to be stripped of everything, when I am done with Marthadon am sure you will understand well,but sadly you will be dead by then Mart Force
Kylock: You don't have to do this.
Zadox: I said that twenty years ago too. The same way I felt… you will feel too.(as if he had just accomplished his long term goal)
(With a force that shook the cave, he flew out, leaving them behind. It was as if he left them to think about their demise. Negative thoughts flooded their minds.
Ely: Seems like we escaped sudden death… just to die slowly.
Iriel :everything we went through that was just exactly what he expected
Alicia :this is crazy, flaming baboons, everything just to end up here, and we were only playing his game (with a tone of regret and a bit of anger)
Kylock: We can't give up now. There has to be a way out of this.
Ryan: (sarcastic) Let me guess… we think out of the box?
Kylock: Yes.
Iriel: So much for the Mart Force.(it slipped out before she could stop it, and she didn't bit her lip for that)
Alicia: (regretful) Seems like we're going to die here.
Kylock: This is not the time for remorse. We only have to be strong. Take it as part of the training
Ely : wow (sarcastic )
Kylock: The bravery that brought us here,I'm sure it's still there. It only needs to be awakened in us. More than a thousand lives depend on our survival. Come on Mart Force we keep fighting,we can't die here(these words typically become a potion of strength for them, they didn't want to die either, they just needed an influence of hope.
Those words worked on them. They snapped out of it. They had to get out of there. Ryan lifted his head, gazing forward at the darkness beyond as if answers were there,his past brushed his senses the sudden death of his parents,he couldn't end it now never, immediately it hit him.
Ryan: I have an idea.
Ely: Spit it out.
Ryan: How about we overload it?
Kylock: How?
Ryan: I'm sure this thing has a limit to the amount of energy it can drain… but if we give it more than that.
Alicia: It's going to go kaboom,I guess
(Ryan nodded.)
Ely: Just like any electrical appliance when overloaded, It blows.
Iriel: But how do we generate that much energy?
Kylock: Our bodies generate 6000 joules of energy per hour.
Ryan: That must be enough (as if he knew how much this could possibly drain before getting overloaded, but it was a risk they were willing to take, thier lives depends on it even Marthardon.They started generating energy. Bluish light overshadowed the yellowish glow around them, overpowering its effect. After a while, as if it would not work,fuck they can't die,Ely noticed a crack.
Ely: It's working.(to them it worth the risk now)
Kylock: Now we give it all we've got!(the crack was a morale booster for thier souls
The crack widened along the pattern. In no time, it shattered. They were freed,both physically and mentally , released from the fear of dying.
Ely: I thought I was going to die…
The jubilation didn't last long before Kylock noticed cracks in the walls.
Kylock: Seems like the celebration won't last, before this place collapses,we need to get out before it caves in.
The cave was already shaking from its roots.
Alicia: What in the world?
Immediately, Ely destroyed a rock that was about to smash them.
Ryan (in a deep whisper): Looks like we're moving to phase two.
Ely: We'll take care of this.
Ely and Ryan began smashing the falling rocks. To them, this wasn't even close to the faintest horror they had seen. Meanwhile, the other three searched for a way out.
Kylock: I'm sure everything is connected to this place.
(He pointed at the patterns on the ground in front of them.)
Alicia: Really? I thought he struck the wall.
Ryan (still smashing): We don't have time for jokes here
Kylock: I can see six zodiac signs of Marthadon.
Iriel: And I can see six of Earth.
Alicia: Then the other six must belong to another dimension.
Kylock: Then we rearrange them in pairs. Each dimension's zodiac signs must match together.
Kylock touched one symbol. A green light shone. He dragged it into place. The other two joined him, and soon they finished the circle—but there was still a blank space in the center, the collapse of the building wasn't under control any more
Iriel: Looks like we're missing one.
Kylock: We need a connection between these signs.
Ryan (joking): The sun.
Alicia: Yes,the sun is the only connection.
Iriel: But there's no sign of it here.
Kylock: Then we need something that represents it.
Ryan: Heat. My heat energy. I think it could work.
Kylock: I think you're right, with a bit of your energy, it could work
Ryan stopped smashing and stepped forward. Ryan placed his hands on the blank space and he released a burst of heat energy. Instantly, the green light glowed through every symbol. The destruction stopped abruptly, and a side of the cave opened.They didn't waste a second. They ran out of Navan, and the opening sealed behind them.
Ely (with a long sigh): That was too close… but we made it.
Simply that adventure could have killed them,it a pity that what's ahead is much greater than that
Phase two