Splatting sounds resounded as they walk past to the creatures’ lifeless bodies. They could not believe that they can survive a swarming attack from their own captivators. But what’s more shocking was their classmate’s sudden transformation to a spiky monster that is capable of killing a once-considered dangerous flying predator. Their eyes continue to set on their classmate’s spiky body. “You’re killing me with those gazes, hahaha.” Jay joked. “H—How?” stuttered Jessie. “I’ll explain later, after we get out from this place. We don’t have much time; our classmates’ lives are at stake. Not too long from this, another bunch of bees will know of their comrades’ death and will surely notify the queen. If that happens, we’re dead meats. Confused but convinced from Jay’s reasoning, they proceeded to the plan immediately. The continue to ran fast inside the hive, making the lights flicker as they move in haste. Jay is now on his four feet, making himself fast enough to outrun everyone. The transformation did him pretty good in running. Alex thought. “There!” Kent muttered. An exit appeared, revealing the sticky environment that they have just got into. Moving very slowly, they peaked at the sides and they saw normal bees, busy with their own jobs, making juicy nectars and putting it on the walls of the hive. “Will these bees notify the queen if they saw us?” Matt asked, “Surely, yes.” Alex answered. “The bees’ antennas are used to communicate to their queen since these bees can’t utter any words unlike the other big ones. However, I think, with their size, it may take time.” Alex added. “So, moving fast will increase our survival rate.” Kent said. Alex nodded and everyone immediately understood each other. They jumped into the sticky nectars and covered themselves with it. Making the literal sweetest human they could have ever imagined. A sweet smell kissed their nostrils and went inside their body’s senses as they continue to cover themselves with the sweet element – the next part of the dangerous escape.
Yellow-coated mascot brimming with sweetness veiled the escape team. “Are you all fine?” Kent checked her classmates. “Good thing it’s good for the skin.” Christian answered. “I don’t know. I feel gay with this stickiness.” Matt grossed but he knows it’s necessary. “But what about, Jay? He became spiky.” Asked Jessie. They looked for Jay and shocked how he became normal again – human again. “How?” Alex asked Jay. “Transformations are controllable.” Jay explained as he continues to pour some sweet nectar on his body. “Good, now we get back to the plan.” Kent interrupted. The plan was to cover ourselves with the nectar after we pass the tunnels that lead to the dungeon. But the next part of the plan was the most difficult of all, this part may not be effective. If not, then they’re dead sweets immediately. “Now, we wait.” Kent commanded. Wet, sticky but sweet, they squatted on the ground of sticky nectars and waited for the plan’s next phase.
The bees’ ability to communicate through their antennas are highly commendable, not too long since the winged creatures, crossbows in their right hand, came flying rapidly towards them. The common little bees were swept trough the air as the creatures’ wings flapped so fast that it cannot be seen by the naked eyes. “You. Humans. Get. Out. How?” asked one of the bees who came swarming at us. There are ten of them, who came at us with their gazes express with such hostility. Getting anxious, Christian stepped backwards and grabbed Alex’s hands, seeking comfort. Alex understood their situation. If this doesn’t go well, we’ll end up dead. Alex thought. Kent faced the swarming bees with confidence, trying to wit their way out of the situation. “Take us to your queen.” The bees laughed. “Human. Joking. We. Kill. Humans. Not. Eat. Them.” The middle bee, obviously don’t know how to speak fluently, but at lest they understand each other. “Humans. Filthy.” The bee added. The bee’s antenna moved, signaling his comrade to fire shots. The creatures pointed their arrows to the escape team. The escape team closed their eyes as they saw how the creatures, with no hesitation are now pointing their crossbows to them, taking their preys in an instant. Not having a choice, Jay decided to change to his animal form but Kent stopped him. “Wait.” Suddenly, a cloud of common bees came swarming towards the creatures. Kent smirked. Her plan worked. The bees put their lives on making honey. Unlike these intelligent creatures who know nothing but to shoot, the common bees are the most important creatures of this hive, for the reason that they keep everyone alive. They don’t want their nectars to be spilled on dead bodies especially with those covered with blood. They will do anything to stop it from happening even with the destruction of the creatures higher to them. The creatures stopped and waved their hands, shoving the swarming bees flying to every angle of their yellow bodies. When the creatures suddenly stopped and decided not to shoot the escape team, the bees flew from the sides, continuing with their jobs. “You. Humans. To. The. Queen.” One by one, the creatures grabbed the escape team, making their way onto the queen as what they have planned. Alex was amazed, of how the plan had worked out well. He’s proud of his classmate’s teamwork and knowledge. And he knows, that they all feel the same.
Passing the golden tunnels, they went through several tunnels, exits or entrances alike. They knew that they couldn’t achieve it just by themselves. There’s no way one could memorize such maze just by looking at it once. The tunnels are so much alike that they are confusing just by looking. But with these creatures, that’s a different matter.
Humans grabbed by their feet; the creatures continue to fly through the tunnels. Thanks to the honey’s sticky characteristic, it’s not easy to remove it from their body just by facing the wind. A big familiar opening has been seen, and the team knows that they are now reaching their destination – the queen’s nest.
The spacious space is a home to the most powerful bee in the hive. With her intimidating height and massive wings, she’s no denying that she’s on top of the food chain. The queen does not possess any weapon, but it’s still dangerous to attack her when they don’t know her abilities. The creatures put the escape team on the golden-plated floor of the queen’s floor. Still being covered with the sweet nectar. The massive seven-foot-tall bee stood up, revealing its majestic appearance to the lowly humans. “You’re all still alive?” the queen muttered; her furry feet stepped onto the floor walked around the escape team. Kent stood up, giving the queen her honor by bowing. “Thanks to your hive being made of food, we were able to survive this place.” Kent replied. “Oh! I didn’t know humans love nectar. I guess I still have a lot to learn.” The queen bee, treated as the most intellectual creature in the hive, can converse pretty well unlike her constituents. Her voice may sound like she’s making a deep connection with the lowly humans but her face shows all signs of disgust. “I won’t ask about how you got out from the cell since you told me earlier that humans eat nectars, but killing twenty of my men is beyond logic. It seems like there’s someone among you who possess this world’s power.” The queen said, alarmed. “I see, so you already know about your men.” Kent replied. “We, the bees are topnotch when it comes to communication because we use waves. Bad news is the report of the creature responsible for your escape hasn’t been done for they have been exterminate in an instant.” The queen replied her furry hand on her chin trying to think. “I guess there’s no point in this conversation, I already guessed that you already made up your mind about us having the need to be extinguished.” Kent sighed. The queen went back to her golden throne and she crossed her legs and smiled. “Entertain me more.” The stationed guards started to move. Pointing their arrows to the escape team. The team decided to crowd themselves in the center. “What do we do?” asked Christian, his lips are shaking. Kent looked at Jay where Jay immediately nodded and decided what to do. Jay’s body began to change, dark-colored spikes grew from his body covering the back of his head to the back of his body. Jay grabbed some of his spikes and gave it to his classmates – now, they have a weapon. “How?” the queen whispered as she saw the spiky body of a human who just transformed, trying to keep her curiosity to herself, but Alex heard it. But he doesn’t have time to think, he needs to fight for his life, their life.
The team was chosen based on their abilities, if unprecedented fights happen, Kent knows she can rely on her team. Matt smiled. Matt has always been fond of fighting, dealing with it in the old world was such a hassle, because you can’t just punch anybody you think is worth punching. But in this world, they have the luxury to do that. Having the spike in hand, he ran towards one of the guards who’s pointing the poisonous arrow at him. A whooshing sound alarmed Matt that the arrow has been fired, he immediately jumped to the side, dodging the arrow, and swung his weapon into the air which decapitated the massive bee. Kent smiled; she knew she could count on her team. They’re athletic after all.
CHAPTER SIXDecapitated on her sight, the queen became remorseful, her beautiful facial features left her face, showing nothing but extreme rage. She clenched her fist and ordered all the guards in her throne to attack simultaneously. “Let’s go!” Kent commanded, sounding like a captain in a war. Like assassins in broad daylight, the escape team moved swiftly as they dodged the arrows. A series of attacks came from the massive creatures but it seemed like they can’t hit anyone but the floor. The bees flew, making advantage of their wings. The escape team became worried. they can’t go against flying enemies. Then Jessie ran, not showing his classmates that they’re in a disadvantage and threw his weapon into the air and successfully pierced one of the bees. “I guess javelin throw is a sport to me.” Jessie smiled. Jay smiled, too, throwing Jessie another piece of his spike. “Thanks.” Jessie
Yellow predators turned lifeless and fell into their own golden graveyard. The sighs of the tired and wounded humans are the only music inside the hive. Lying onto the cold floor and some are aiding the other. Awoke and elated of the victorious battle between the supreme leader of the hive, they decided to rest. “Is everyone awake?” Kent asked her classmates. Their heavy bodies weighed them down, but they managed to nod. “Great. Guys, because of all our efforts, we emerged victorious. We may still have some problems like how we get out from this maze-like hive but I know we will, soon.” Kent’s voice assured her team. “Jay, I didn’t know you can grow spikes from the front of your body, too. I thought you could only grow it from the back.” Confused. “I could, but I don’t, since it’s a hassle whenever I walk.” Jay replied. Kent nodded and stared intensively at Jay. She remembered the promise that Jay said about his
CHAPTER EIGHT“Only a scratch?!” he shouted, after trying to slice the man with a turtle mask. Noel had always been proud of his ability to deal piercing slices. Thanks to his long, sharp claws, he had always been good in close combat. But this thing, my claws are useless with it. It seemed impenetrable. Giving so much thought to his enemy in front of him, a whooshing sound stopped Noel’s thoughts and made him take a leap backwards.“Slow, but intensively powerful. The marshland is a scary place.” He realized.If this monster is a humanoid turtle monster, why doesn’t it have its big shell on its back? Instead, a tattered, greyish clothing like a typical homeless man.“Kill…” the monster muttered.What a shivering voice, Noel thought. The monster continued to step slowly towards the humanoid cat.“I can’t deal with him like this.
“There’s a monster that needs to be defeated.” Noel said in a serious tone.“What kind of monster?” asked Alex. He noticed that his classmates are now giving all the attention to the mysterious cat man.“He’s a turtle man.” Replied Noel.Everybody looked at each other. The class might have considered that this monster, is not as ferocious or dangerous as the queen bee. For it is merely a turtle. Curious about the monster, Alex asked again.“Given that you’re asking for help, this monster might be dangerous and strong.”Noel chuckled. “Incredibly.”Alex nodded. He then looked at Kent, waiting for her response. Kent immediately get what Alex intended and asked Noel again. “How strong can this monster be?”“He’s got a bludgeon in hand, if it hits you, your skull will be crushed – into pieces.” He answered. “this monster
Walking along the darkened path of the marshland, eight brave souls decided to put their lives in danger. Surviving in these lands means they are ought to battle with creatures they haven’t seen and known before. But its absolute power can help them thrive in these lands.Gazing at the sky above, his eyes are glowing with adoration. Heavenly objects shone enough light for them to see in the dark. “Three moons…” Alex muttered. Blinking exhibits his disbelief, he sighed… they really are in a new world, he thought. Silent splashing sounds continue to resound as they stamp on the marshland’s humid environment. Life is abundant. Glowing insects are emitting their own light, turning their night into their own day. The sweet breeze kissed their skin as they continue to walk slowly and vigilantly towards the enemy’s territory. Their hands are holding spikes, thanking their classmate Jay, who became a porcupine man, not too long ago.
Darline’s knuckles tightened up, walking towards Kent who was lying on the ground looking at the night sky above her, “your fault!” pointing her finger at Kent.Kent tilted her head slowly, looking at her friend’s raging face. Kent couldn’t utter a word, she knows she should be the one to save Christian, but she didn’t. She’s still powerless. Protecting herself from her classmate’s rage could only spark another conflict. She decided to just agree and listen. That’s the only thing that she could do.“How could you? He’s our friend! Our classmate! You let those creatures eat him!” Darline’s tears continue to fall to her cheeks to the dry ground, making it the only liquid that nourishes the now dry soil.Still processing the dreadful experience, Gloyd, Ivan and Maeje sat down to the dry land, gazing at it, different emotions taken from them, leaving only the sadness behind. Alex moved tow
The dark sky soon gave up into light as the sun started to rise. Its joyful color burned the night of loss into a memory of tragedy.Heavy footsteps sounded as they followed the slow rushing sound of the lady’s tiny leafy feet who introduced herself as one of the guardians who ought to protect this world, as she had said.“Where are we going?” Alex asked.“To death.” Rabi replied.Faces of extreme confusedness flooded on the students’ expressions.“You’re joking, right?” Gloyd said in disbelief.“Not really. The place where we are going is the place of death. The creatures there are responsible for every death that happens in the marshland, we call them the Carthae also known as the scavengers of death.”“Are they the gods of this world?” Alex asked.“According to the legend, they were the first species who lived in this world, not us,
Glad and contended of the news of Christian being alive, the students began to set out to a new journey. But the poetic scavenger of death still left the team with a mind, so confused they stopped for a moment of thoughts.“leisurely but extremely mighty, I cudgel with a stick to beat. Beware the earth that is soft, my house isn’t worth to carry.”Alex repeated the poem. It may have been said once by the carthae but his ability to recall words is a topnotch in their past world. He put his spiky weapon on the ground, that was given by his classmate Jay for protection, and bit his lip. Alex’s lip biting is common to see in their past world. To him, it helps him think harder than what an average thinker would do. Their classmate’s life is in danger after all, he needs to think of the clue to be able to save his friend.What could the poem possibly mean? He thought. “Do you guys have any idea? He asked his classmates. He
Stars glow endlessly above the marshland, unaware of the battle below it. As the cold breeze continue to blow in a moderate force, the others who are anxious, extremely worried of their classmate's unconscious body gives heat to the ones in need. Aiding each other, relieving the ones who seek comfort in their tired and exhausted bodies and minds."Belle went back after giving us a head start to escape from the southern border. She said that we should give it up because it was swarming with enemies and she said that the others, who can transform were facing the queens, giving us nothing but only ourselves, to protect the hive from above and below." Jessie said sadly, looking at the wounded friend who sacrificed herself for them.Kent looked at Belle who Maeje have been busy attending her wounds with the plants her found in the marshland. Maeje put the plants one each of the wounds after wiping the blood on Belle's body. She almost tore her clothes to cover Belle's wound
"I've always wondered how it felt like to fly." Christian said.His newly-found power has driven his strength to multiply, giving him the ability to be able to fight the weary butterfly queen with only his own."This suck." Said the weary queen, yawning. Putting her tiny hands in front of her mouth.Everyone looked at Christian who transformed without them knowing for their attention were occupied by the seemingly endless battle.Gloyd looked at the rampaging termites inside the eastern border who Alex kept occupied, protecting the hive from them. "Kent, the screech happened when the queen of the termites died. Can Christian do something about this?" said Gloyd who's worry about Alex, catching his breath. "Please do something about Christian, I'll help Alex." Gloyd said, after noticing Alex on his knees. He flew in an instant, below, tearing the termite's skin who was about to land a strike on Alex as its mouth opened. Kent nodded and flew nearer to where
The battle continues to rage on. Not one, but on all of the borders who thought could defend them from the attacks. Noel continues to defend the northern border from the vicious ant queen while the others continue to fight the weary butterfly queen on the East and the others a mixture of monsters coming from the three queens has led the West and the South troops to defend the hive with their lives.Lying on the wet land of the marshland, the corpse of the fallen queen of the termites had finally reached its peak in life. Kent and Gloyd moved towards the queen's dead body and expected to see what they found, "Where should we give this one? We don't have a choice but to choose someone already to put a huge impact in this battle." Gloyd said as he grabbed the white-colored syringe from the corpse's body. "I know who." Kent said. With her remaining strength, she flew swiftly, together with Gloyd to someone who might be useful to put this power into its greatest potential.
Noel crushed the enemies who stood there, giving a way for the three queens to pass in an instant. His new appearance shook everyone who saw it. Unlike his humanoid figure covered with a dark veil, he has now transformed into a giant black panther – more powerful and more agile than they have ever seen before. His feline-like eyes tantalize with devilish aura as both dark and white colors mixes, corrupts those who seek to destroy him. His razor-sharp claws can tear the enemy flesh into pieces, not minding the sturdiness of its target, treating all of them the same."I see that you needed help." Noel said in an arrogant but reassuring tone. His appearance in the battlefield can greatly increase the human's power. Especially that they're now on the brink of defeat.Like death itself, collating the enemies on sight, Noel's new fearsome power has surpassed all the odds as he put end on almost every enemy in the north. However, that didn't continue when the queen ant
Gloyd's shriek echoed around the hive, to warn everyone that the army has marched their way towards the bee hive that they despised the most – putting end to it after decades of hatred.Matt's group was on the north side of the hive, witnessing first, the inevitable march of danger.Kent gazed at the approaching enemies appraising the situation, "The ants were the only ones who are coming towards us." Kent said.Alex, stood in front of the wall, convinced himself that they should survive this battle no matter what. "Let's wait for them to come near." Alex said.The enemies are near now and Kent immediately ordered to rain poisonous arrows towards the enemies. "Everyone, fire!" she cried. Countless numbers of arrows were fired towards the marching ants, poisoning them as they pierce their way in the gigantic ant's skin. Hundreds of ants died in an instant as the poison continue to spread inside their bodies, refraining their ability to move and breat
Gathering around the golden-colored hall, the beautiful guardian of the marshes continues to speak after hearing Alex's opinion on the matter of the hatred of the other creatures, living in the marshland. "Alex was right. When the queen bee capitalized the land with her barbaric acts, the other stapus were forced to leave and evacuate the lands that were originally theirs, making the queen bee's hive the only kingdom in the South. Although their methods of nurturing the lands were surprisingly good, their selfishness was a different matter." Rabi continued. Alex looked at Kent and she seemed doing well. Alex did not just say it because it would make Kent feel better, but he said it for everyone to know that even if they didn't know that the queen was part of something big, they still have taken the correct measure, to survive. Alex spoke slowly, "Can we talk about this to them? A preside a treaty?" Rabi sighed, "That is the best turning point of this
Reaching the ground with its bare hands, the earth came to his command, giving him the ability to manipulate it as it continues to take different forms.The convenience of this had given everyone the opportunity to build their own gardens. Plating crops in one of the strategies to put sustenance on their lives. Alex looked at everyone who were busy cutting the trees to make planks so they can reinforce the soil that is destined to be used for planting.The usual vast turquoise sky continued to give them the moderate temperature that is good for working outside. With the marsh's cold climate, there is no reason for them to slouch because of the heat.Lynne approached Kent, slowly. "Kent, I need to ask you something." Lynne said.Kent immediately put her attention to the request of her friends, "Yes, of course.""Can I be the one to be in-charge of this garden? Gardening is one of my fortes and I really love to be part of something big. It will give
Their grins were all over the hive as they wear the newly made shirts, pants and even dresses. All colored in white, they all look members of a certain cult in some of the movies. Belle, who just acquired the spider monster's power was very happy helping her fellow classmates.Jessie walked slowly approached Belle, busy making blankets for everyone. "Thank you, Belle for the rugs. Now I will never let the kitchen run mess." Belle smiled, "No, thank you instead, for giving me this opportunity to help. Now I can finally see myself contribute in this new existence." They both hugged each other and went back to their tasks.Alex looked at Belle and was satisfied with everyone's decision. They can never find someone whose skills are more suitable than Belle's, therefore, she was indeed the best option."Alex!" shouted Belle, when she noticed him looking at her in the hall. Alex smiled, and walk closer to Belle, "You're really having fun, about this. Don't you feel we
The spider shrieked. It rose one of his legs, preparing for an attack. Alex swam immediately to the other side. "Call someone to help! Now!" Alex cried, running away from the other side so that the others may escape and call for help."What about you?" Ivan shouted, nervous of Alex's situation."Don't mind me, I can buy time." Alex said, ensuring everyone that he would be safe until they get here. But he only though of that. there's no guarantee that he would still be alive because this monster is definitely agile and big, with its eight legs it can outrun him for seconds. "Run! Now!" He cried. He looked at the monster who was still on the other side of the river, hesitant to cross it.I hope it just stays there. Alex hoped. Suddenly the enormous spider monster jumped towards the other side and went directly to Alex who came running immediately after witnessing it.Alex ran fast and saw the syringe just beside his clothes. He thought of using it but witho