(Titus POV)
It’s been a few days since we’ve gone into The Dark World, and it couldn’t be worse. It’s like a warzone out there. Many swarms of demons have attacked us each day. Then, when we think it’s over and can finally rest, more appear in our sights.
In other words: we have not made any progress. If we keep this up, we will not make it to Gabe in time. So it is time that I devised a plan.
I looked around at my comrades around me. They were getting extremely fatigued from fighting the demons. It made me wonder: is Gabe even alive after going through all of this?
Shaking my head of doubt, I tried to concentrate. We’ve been mainly attacked in the air and on the ground. What about the underground? Like a sewer system or tunnel. Now that is an idea! However, do the demons even have that? If they did, it would most definitely be hidden from plain sight.
I glanced around the area in mid-flight before shouting at the others, “KEEP IT UP, WE CAN’T
(Gabe’s POV) “Inside the demon lord’s castle!? Isn’t that the place we’ve been trying to avoid!?” I shouted in horror. Azz nodded, “Yes, but we may have a chance now.” I cocked my head in confusion. “You’ve had your change of power already, and it’s much more powerful than any demon power that I have seen in my lifetime.” I was still confused, so he repeated what had happened the night before in as much detail as possible. “I DID THAT!?” “You did.” “Why don’t I remember?” I asked. He looked like he was thinking for a moment before answering, “I honestly don’t know. I didn’t even realize it was you in the first place. Then the way you were acting… it was like it wasn’t you at all...” “Huh?” “Never mind that.” He then continued, “All that matters is we have the upper hand now. I think with a lot of training, you’ll be able to control it in no time, and we’ll be able to get to The Arc
I slowly blinked my eyes opened, ‘Where am I? What happened?’ It was so dark; I could barely see anything. I tried to move, only to realize that my feet and arms were chained up. “W-What!?” panicking, I attempted to stretch out my wings, but they were bound too. Struggling, my chains rattled and scraped against cold stone, creating a huge racket. The last thing I remember was going out with my team to investigate some rumors about the demon lord. It was said he was planning an attack and soon. Then, when we were on our way back, I vaguely remember that something pricked me in
(Gabriel’s p.o.v) It’s been a few hours since I woke up. I had a bandage wrapped around my chest and back from before. Healing magic appeared to be used on me, but only enough to save my life. I guess she wasn’t kidding about not wanting my death. I thought back about what she said. Is Faith really dead? I remember the first day I met her, it was at the market square near the Queen’s castle. I and Titus were running errands for mom and dad. If I remember correctly, I was eight while he was fi
(Gabe p.o.v) (Back to present day) Faith and I were great friends when we were kids. My dad provided us with a way to stay in contact and still play despite her being a princess. I was so glad that my father used to be the head of the royal guard. In fact, it wasn’t long before Titus joined the castle guard and then the royal guard. But that wasn’t my reason for joining the guard. I did not want to be like my brother or dad. I knew if I joined the royal guard or even a special unit deployed by the queen, me and faith could be around each other all the time. It really broke my heart when her mother and that man got married. Ori
(Titus p.o.v) I strode over to the throne and kneeled to my queen and king. “Rise,” she stated. Standing up, I remained silent. “Do you have it?”
(Gabe pov) I looked around as we entered a nice-looking inn. Of course, everything appeared faded. Similar to most of the Dark World so far, the colors aren’t as bright. In fact, most things appeared black and white, like my now soaking clothes. As soon as we were in the foyer, Ava called out to her sister. “SIS!”
(Gabe’s POV) After what felt like hours, we finally stopped in a clearing. The strange man turned to me, “We’ll camp here for the night.” “It’s nighttime!? How can you tell!?” He sighed, “You get used to it after a while. A way to tell is that there is no stars in the sky when it’s day and stars at night.”
(Gabe POV)The capital is humongous! There are many types of buildings I’ve have not seen before. Not only that but there are lots of strange lights coming from the buildings and streetlights.“Stop gawking!” Azz warned.I took his warning and tried my best not to stare at every little thing that came my way. But it was really tempting to do so. The city was amazing. Nothing I’ve seen at home before.
(Gabe’s POV) “Inside the demon lord’s castle!? Isn’t that the place we’ve been trying to avoid!?” I shouted in horror. Azz nodded, “Yes, but we may have a chance now.” I cocked my head in confusion. “You’ve had your change of power already, and it’s much more powerful than any demon power that I have seen in my lifetime.” I was still confused, so he repeated what had happened the night before in as much detail as possible. “I DID THAT!?” “You did.” “Why don’t I remember?” I asked. He looked like he was thinking for a moment before answering, “I honestly don’t know. I didn’t even realize it was you in the first place. Then the way you were acting… it was like it wasn’t you at all...” “Huh?” “Never mind that.” He then continued, “All that matters is we have the upper hand now. I think with a lot of training, you’ll be able to control it in no time, and we’ll be able to get to The Arc
(Titus POV) It’s been a few days since we’ve gone into The Dark World, and it couldn’t be worse. It’s like a warzone out there. Many swarms of demons have attacked us each day. Then, when we think it’s over and can finally rest, more appear in our sights. In other words: we have not made any progress. If we keep this up, we will not make it to Gabe in time. So it is time that I devised a plan. I looked around at my comrades around me. They were getting extremely fatigued from fighting the demons. It made me wonder: is Gabe even alive after going through all of this? Shaking my head of doubt, I tried to concentrate. We’ve been mainly attacked in the air and on the ground. What about the underground? Like a sewer system or tunnel. Now that is an idea! However, do the demons even have that? If they did, it would most definitely be hidden from plain sight. I glanced around the area in mid-flight before shouting at the others, “KEEP IT UP, WE CAN’T
(3rd person) Both demon knights pointed to the stranger with white hair. Soon the strange monster-like demon rushed forward. It tried to grab the boy with its many limbs too, but he dodged them all. Azz yelled, “GET OUT OF HERE BEFORE YOUR KILLED!” But the younger male did not listen; instead, he rushed forward much like Azz did earlier. “YOU IDIOT!!” When one of his swords started to get pulled in, he smirked. Suddenly light engulfed the field. Blinding all in it. Once the light cleared. The boy’s sword was no longer halfway in the beast’s body, and Azz was on the forest floor with his eyes wide in surprise.
(Gabe POV)“Any new leads yet?” Ralph asked casually as he served Azz and me tea.I sighed, “no….”He smiled, “No worries! I’m sure you’ll figure it out soon enough!”I smiled back at him, “Thanks. I’m sure we wi-!”“Don’t be a fool, we don’t know if we’ll find anything yet.” Azz interrupted.Looking down, I could only feel sorrow. Will I ever see my brother again?That’s when a someone rushed into library, “Sir! Some of our resistance members are being attacked! We ne
(Azz POV)“He’s not at the station!” Arthur announced quickly.Ralph added, “Nor at any of the restaurants in the city!”“No one has reported anything yet!” Fayda said sternly.“We need to find him! Keep looking and making calls!” I demanded.When I got back from delivering an order, no one was here. I called Ralph, Fayda, and even Arthur to see if Gabe was with them. I panicked. Gabe was not with any of them. So, we started to make calls around the city to see if he has been spotted anywhere. However, we haven’t had any luck yet.‘Where could that darn boy be!? Didn&
(Gabe pov)“Feeling better?” Fayda walked into the room just as I finished up my tasks around the shop.It’s been a few days since I 've been sick and I am feeling a whole lot better. I was no longer blacking out and my emotions are now in my control.“Yeah! I feel great!”She let out a sigh of relief, “Good…” The doctor then looked me seriously in the eyes, “So Azz told me you don’t know a thing about the corruption prosses and sent me to explain everything.”I hung my head low, “Yeah… the process to become a demon….”Fayda then asked me to
(Gabe POV)URG! I feel as though I’ve swept this shop for the millionth time today! Azz still hasn’t told me squat on anything! I rely on Ralph for most of, if not all, the information! Not only that, but they have me working day and night to clean the shop, so I’ve got nothing done on finding a way back home!I sighed; it has been two weeks now since I came here. I have hardly interacted with anyone besides Ralph and Azz. I see Arthur occasionally, but he’s too scared to share a word with me. Azz has basically put a ban on me leaving the building because of some unknown reason. How much boring can It get?That’s when I felt it: anger. I felt more anger than I ever felt before in my lifetime. That’s when I threw the br
(Titus POV)They should be here. From what I’ve gathered, the priests live on the outskirts of the town surrounding the castle. It’s a peaceful place surrounded by trees and other greenery.Looking around, I could only slump my shoulders in defeat. I just can’t find them!“What do you need child?”I turned around startled, “!”The priest apologized, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.”“Grover, right?”“Actually, it’s Giles. Do you need Grover?” he asked concerned.
(Gabe POV)The capital is humongous! There are many types of buildings I’ve have not seen before. Not only that but there are lots of strange lights coming from the buildings and streetlights.“Stop gawking!” Azz warned.I took his warning and tried my best not to stare at every little thing that came my way. But it was really tempting to do so. The city was amazing. Nothing I’ve seen at home before.