Node’s eyes slowly opened, drooling from his mouth.
“Huh?”
On seeing Peirce awoken and Sniffia still tightly hugging him, his face brightened up while laying on the sand without lifting his body, he was too lazy to move,
“well, well, well, what do we have here? A boy back from the dead.”
Peirce was totally confused, he looked around, only the twinkling of the stars were visible on the cloudless skies, he looked at where he was gripping onto the soft sands beneath his palms lightly illuminated by the twinkling stars as he regarded nothing but dimmed sands around them.
He glanced at Node laying on the sand half asleep.
“W-where… are we?” Peirce slowly enquired.
Sniffia broke the hug, “We are on our way back to Grandma, of course!”
Node sprung his upper body up from Sniffia’s shout, as his long black hair were disheveled with sands.&nb
Peirce stared at the sky, what I’m I…? Who I’m I…? The reasons with the chest pain; my heart suddenly beating this fast, What will grandma say to me in times like this?... I really miss her.All of these thoughts raged on Peirce’s mind over and over again.He was lost in his own reflections.Node scratched his chin, stared at him as he spaced out. Was the truth too hard on him?Sniffia lowered her head while dusting the sand on her disheveled blond hair and ears. Ugh! This sands are starting to get on my nerves! Then she glanced at Peirce.“… Peirce...” Sniffia called Peirce out from his thoughts. “You only went into a deep sleep that's all to it… just like the other day without ever resting you carried me on your back to the village however this time around your deep sleep was longer, your heart stopped and that really scares me.” She emphasized.Peirce after
Sniffia squinted her orange venomous little eyes glaring it at Lazarus, to her all Lazarus was were unveiled in his character as a sly, dishonest and a troubled old man;Gosh… that eyes of hers remind me of a certain woman. He blinked, stared at Peirce. How is he coping around such frenzied girl?Lazarus sighed.“Yeah… that will do.” Lazarus stared at each and every one’s eyes, he continued. “I’m Ojinwuo Lazarus the Shadow Inhumane as you all know and how I got to have my iconic name… I trained harder than any other Inhumane out there and master the way of the glow.”“The way... of the glow?” Both Peirce and Node thought out.“Yeah, the way of the glow as an Inhumane, is by shaping the glows on the body then materializing it as a weapon of choice just like mine,” he glowed only on his arms then materialized the black glow into a wrist reaper on both h
Sniffia and Node tilted their head side ways. Torzillas... a desert beast after us… For what reason?Immediately, Peirce held their hand and ran.“I will tell you everything you know however we need to be alive to talk about them! Isn’t it?!” He said as he was already near Lazarus running.“Old Mister! How come they are after us, do you steal anything from them? Or…?” Peirce asked staring at the egg around Lazarus’ arm.Lazarus was first startled on how fast the teenagers could be. Unknowingly to him they were all steered by Peirce’s unfathomed speed on the sand.“I steal nothing, child but burrowed this!” He said, showing the teenagers the large egg in his arms as they ran. Node eyes widened. “And child, I’m not an Old Mister, are you provoking the Shadow Inhumane? Did you forget my name already?”Peirce only grinned as he faced his front runni
The drenched scenery in the woods was varnished with slashes, craters, trees debris and the tied large sacks of diamonds collected from the Bounty collector laid perfectly on the ground, invoked Azra and Aguda to inspect who or what did all these and why to Aghogho and every other Expat who betrayed them at the city of the bounty hunters; the sacks of diamonds here only means it was never a theft got wrong making every questions asked directed to why?Staring at Aghogho’s cold body amidst the piles of body on the bloody floor and on the branches of the trees round about them, Aguda walked around heavily until his legs slowly failed him, though they were the ones who broke the trust and loyalty between them however the Expats laying before him were once beings he called friends and that could never change the good memories he had with them.His big body fell with a knee and a lowered face dispirited also appeared to be praying for the deceased.Behind
Meanwhile at the Humane Kingdom’s Palace was seated on the throne King Randall glancing at the Divine Humanes before him with two unrecognized beings kneeling, few Royal Guards in blue cape stood around the corners of the throne room.After being told to the king of everything that happened on retrieving Jared as the Divine Humanes encountered the Bounty Collector’s henchwomen and henchmen by Gage along with Dante and who the Revealers truly were by June. He sighed, the king had been through a lot within those days too; He lost the Divine Humane of strength to the hands of an entity outside this world, the kingdom was invaded by the Male Aurorae after all it was predicated to the public as Lady June mentioned; startled by the child he’d have soon and his beloved birthed female child who may be married into the Nymphs sooner than expected was named the protector of the world by two mysterious creatures who identified themselves as th
Frankenstein observed the cavern he was in as the stained bandages were been unwrapped from his lightly regenerating body by an assistant in the sect and another holding a looking glass.He stood with a thought of indebtedness while staring at his reflection, every part of his regenerating body were scalded as though it was exposed to a terribly hot steam with little or no hair on his scalded head, he won’t have survive the clash against the sudden blazing green light however he was favorably saved by beings who he'd called his patrons then his eyes widened, looked at Dryad’s uncle at the doorway staring back at him.“We need the boy!” He cried, Dryad’s uncle didn’t say a word as he stared into the redness of his eyes then Frankenstein continued, “His cells is the key for the soon to be creepers to keep their sanity, trust me, he is the completion of project liberation.”Dryad’s uncle gently came
“… By thinking too much about life, is it a bad thing? And By trying to make it better, is it a good thing?...” Beth could hear those distinct words of Randall’s coming from the top of the belfry as she climbed up the stairs. On getting to the top, she stood in front of the rust-covered bell while staring at Randall in his Royal dress without his cape standing in an opened area of the belfry, a space where no one could see from the ground but the person above could see clearly what was below. The belfry was located just outside the kingdom, built on the grassy grounds decades ago, now it was like a fossil which was still maintained and furnished by the king himself with beautiful flowery of various sizes sprouting wildly on the antiqued walls and floors whereas outside the hardened watchtower the fragrances windswept those flowers which travels around the place and the nostrils of every being that walked by. She exhaled and inhaled before
Upon the bonfire the five mysterious figures were spotted, the fifth one sat on the shoulder of the biggest figure among the five just as strong wind blew across the village.The flames from the bonfire beacons on the five mysterious figures under the cloudy night, cladded in white robes and masks on their face, having a rune engraved on each of their mask except the one seating on the shoulder; The whole face was wrapped exposing only dried mouth and eyes. Making one wondered, how in the world were they standing in the large prepared fire without getting themselves inflamed?! Lazarus eyes widened, the mysterious beings before him gave off a familiar vigors.“They are… the bounty collector's underlings… how do they know…? Was I being followed?” He swiftly rolled his eyes around recollected they’d be more of them hiding in the shadows preparing for an onslaught against their mark.Sniffia held her dagger
"CHAINS MAY BIND THE BODY, BUT NEVER THE BEAST." Silver-Maned Beast Being Proverb.Peirce and Node tore through the ancient Forest of the Giants, their boots slapping against the damp ground, breath ragged in their throats. Behind them, a monstrous growl shattered the silence like thunder, the sound of snapping jaws echoing far too close.“Remind me again why I’m the bait?!” Node wheezed, panic laced through every word, his arms flailing like an uncoordinated scarecrow.“Because you’re the faster runner!” Peirce shot back, leaping over a fallen log, his eyes locked ahead, jaw clenched with grim resolve.“Faster! How?! And I don't regenerate like you two do!” Node shouted. “Why not toss only yourself into the woods and call it a distraction?!”Peirce huffed. “Just because I heal fast doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt when something bites my spleen!”The forest blurred around them—gnarled trunks stretching into the mist like crooked sentinels, branches overhead clawing the sky like skeletal
The young queen's eyes scanned the grand hall for the voice, her gaze darting between the now-familiar marble pillars and crystal chandeliers that cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the the large place. Suddenly, she spotted a familiar figure –July, standing by the entrance with an air of quiet confidence. With a burst of excitement, the queen rushed towards July in a speed that would put the speed of light to shame, flinging her arms around July in a tight hug, lifting her off the ground, completely with ease.July's eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly returned the hug, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Wren, it's so wonderful to see you again!" The young queen gently dropped her then pulled back, her eyes shining with tears like a morning dew. "Ms. July, why didn't you come back to the Humane Kingdom after all these years of leaving without informing me? I've missed you so much!" July's expression turned solemn, her eyes clouding over with memories like a stormy sk
"The Divine Being, with the help of the dragons and a small group of humans who remained loyal to their world, fought valiantly against the Destroyer and its Tainted followers," the voice said.Darkness crept over the world, like a suffocating shroud. The Tainted emerged, their bodies twisting and contorting, elongating into grotesque, inhuman shapes. Wren's gaze fell upon one Tainted, its eight arms splayed out like a macabre spider. Each arm wielded a different instrument of war: a drum, its surface etched with ancient runes; a flute, its melody a haunting whisper; a harp, its strings vibrating with an otherworldly energy."The battle raged on, with potencies and swords clashing in a spectacular display of light and sound," the voice continued."As the battle intensified, the Divine Being bestowed upon some of the humans fighting alongside Him a precious gift: armors and weapons forged from "Dinosaurium," a metal not from our world, said to be one of the hardest in the universe. Thi
The runes on the floating pillars pulsed with an ethereal glow, casting a luminous aura on Wren's face. As the environment transformed into a storytelling atmosphere, the air vibrated with anticipation."In the dawn of time," a low, rumbling voice began, "humans - that's what we called ourselves before we became known as the Immortals - lived in harmony with dragons, cultivating thriving communities on the ground while the majestic creatures soared through the skies."The scene unfolded like a rich tapestry, woven from threads of sapphire, gold, and crimson. Wren's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she beheld the ancient world, teeming with life and vitality."Life was simple," the voice continued, "with humans farming, crafting, and multiplying, unaware of the impending turmoil that would soon disrupt our peaceful existence."A dark silhouette loomed on the horizon, casting a dramatic shadow across the landscape. Wren's gaze remained steadfast, her heart filled with a deep sense of won
"With pleasure!" The Immortal twins said in unison, their voices weaving together in perfect harmony like the sweet, haunting melody of a mournful violin. Then, a profound silence dawned on the three of them, heavy with expectations that hung in the air like the promise of a thunderstorm.The silence was so oppressive that every breath and heartbeat seemed to build towards a crescendo, as if the very fate of the world hung in the balance. Then, a large sword dropped among the hovering weapons, cratering the ground mere inches from the female twin's warrior-like boots, which gleamed with a deadly sheen in the faint light.Simultaneously, a dual sword dropped near the male twin, its blades flashing like shards of ice in the dim illumination. Then, in the blink of an eye, the Immortal twins charged at the young queen with deadly precision, their movements a blur of steel and shadow.Wren dodged their attacks with incredible agility, bypassing the middle of the twins' crossed weapons with
The air crisp and cold with a hint of mystique. The young queen stood, hands clenched before the hunched-back Immortal in the very heart of the ancient forest. Unknown to her, many days passed by while continuously sparring with the two-faced Immortal, took a toll on her.Her fists gently lowered by the hunched-back Immortal large palm. The Immortal’s eyes gleamed with sympathy beholding the young queen’s exhaustion, his gaze filled with deep understanding of the weight she bore. “Protector,” The hunched-back Immortal spoke in low, rumbling voice, Wren stared with her face swelling and discolored. “Have you had a bubble bath before?” “Uh…” The young queen snickered in pains at the Immortal’s joke then she steeled herself, her determination evident in her unwavering gaze. “I was born for this,” she declared, her voice firm and resolute showing no fear or resentment towards all that happened to her so far. With a subtle nod, the hunched-back Immortal spoke. “Now that the air around
The air around was icy grip with tension. Wren facing off against the two-faced creature for the first ever lesson she could get from the Immortals. The dimly lit chamber, once a grand palace materialized into new architecture, revealing an arena, a vast and rugged expanse, consisting of various obstacles looming on one corner. The towering walls of rough-hewn stones enclosed in strong breeze. Deep, yawning chasms that seemed to swallow all light and sounds of a really large sparring terrain of solid grounds as shrinking shadows closing in like a suffocating shroud. The two-faced creature eyes blazing with an otherworldly hunger, sneering at Wren as the palace changed in the background. “I’ve witnessed your skills so many times.”“Witness?” Wren asked then noticed her clothes were modified into distinguished fighting clothes. “Yeah. I was also there when you froze up a dust devil—but I’m not impressed. Yet.” The two-faced creature sharpened fangs elongated as red-mist strongly ooz
Strange air filled with a redolent, unworldly fragrance, veiled with darkness while walking through the portal, soon shimmering hues of gilt red-yellow seen at the end of what it looks like a well crafted tunnel appeared to only trapped the darkness from within and no furthermore.Entering into the light would stung the very eyes of every first timer there, revealing a large courtyard, the estranged walls whispering ancients secrets to those who listened close, glittering towers sets as the full foundation, casting a warm, gentle glow of what looked like a hidden palace’s architecture blended in ancient civilizations. The young queen at the center of it all doing nothing but mesmerizing the timeless beauty of the place. It was here she would undergo her training surrounded by the wisdom and potency of the Immortals. “You are here-Welcome, the Protector.” An impassive low yet mysterious voice echoed, filling the courtyard with it’s grace. Wren tracing it to a raised dais overlookin
Beautiful starlight flashed amazingly through the gaps of moving darkened clouds above as almost deafening silence intruded the scene below. Sidikat, stood unmoved staring sharply to Peirce distance away from her front, shortly after, Lazarus appeared along the two little beast being girls walking behind with side looked eyes. “Excluding my daughter, who are those two boys… sons of your friend?” Asked Sidikat. “No. I—" Lazarus stuttered. “I know everything alright, I’m just—” She zoomed to Peirce, clawed her fingers tightly around Peirce’s neck. She was so fast that none of them couldn’t move even for Lazarus. “Now tell me the reason why I shouldn’t claw out your wide pipe right at this very moment, destroyer of worlds?”“Windpipe?! How dare you!--” Node yelled strained grunted exacting with all his strength to stand upright. “Stupid. Trying really hard to look tough. Look around, I’m really getting annoyed with that attitude of yours, boy with long hair-- among my daughter and