"So-called Dark Lord is the one who wants to unleash the supreme powers and according to him you are the pure soul who are the key to the lock. And you are the one who can defeat him." Alex began the discussion by explaining the meaning of prophecy according to him.
After having lunch, they felt exhausted therefore decided to get some rest, only to be woken up by Miss Emily for the evening tea. The afternoon nap was essential as their mind diverted from the traumatic memory. They started the discussion where they had stopped last.
"But he is so powerful, how are we going to defeat him? He has already killed both the couple gruesomely." Vivi said concerningly.
"Technology, Vivi dear. It has made wonders in the weapon sector. We can use those against him. His entir
Two days passed and there wasn't any sign of magic in the air. They all memorized a few easy spells and took some different places in the study room, away from each other, to concentrate fully, with some tiny objects. Leo looked at the small pea kept on the table, annoyingly. Failing for the 1000th time, he decided in his mind that this was his last try. He closed his eyes and focused all his attention on the pea and whispered the transformation spell, "Mutatio." Grain shook vigorously and transformed into a small green leaf. He felt satisfied finally for wasting two precious days on practicing sorcery. In order to confirm, he turned back the leaf to pea and changed it again to leaf. He looked at his work proudly and called for others. "How did you do it?" Adi asked, looking at the feather
Warm breeze hit their face as they stepped outside. There weren't many houses around. The place was somewhat deserted. People around them were countable. They realized no one was suspicious about them as they strolled on the streets. "Looks like pills are working." Alex commented. "Of course they would." Leo said proudly. "Yeah yeah" Alex rolled his eyes. They came across a small village and stopped there. A long, stout stick on which a wooden board hung was buried at the entrance of the village. The board displayed the village name, Inkdon. They decided to take a look at the village. It was strange that in spite of having many houses, there weren't many people on the streets. And those who were out, were not
In a medium sized room, there sat a man in his 40s, on a wooden chair, behind the table. His balding head hidden under a pork pie hat. He appeared a little healthy, afterall he was a magistrate and had few villages under him. His thick moustache covered his upper lip. Black eyes were hidden behind the closed lids. Hands placed on either side of the temples in a deep thought. The room was ominously quiet. Silence broke by a knock to his room. His brows drew together, looking annoyed by the disturbance. He opened his eyes to see four figures entering the room. "Good morning sir." Leo greeted, bowing to him. "Hmm. How may I help you?" came a monotonous reply from the magistrate as he had been saying the same lines for all these years of his service. "Sir, we have came h
In the series of houses, there stood a vacant house. It was made of stones arranged in a pretty thoughtful manner so that the pieces fit together, just like tetris. It had thatched roofing and clay tiled. On the front door, there marked a number with a white chalk, '13'. “Is this the house?” Alex enquired. “Should be. Number thirteen, same as the key number.” Leo said, looking at the key in his hand. “It's old and shabby.” Alex remarked, taking a gander at the house. “We are in the medieval period Alex. What do you expect, a skyscraper?” Leo said, walking towards the main door and others followed him inspecting the stone house. “Leo, let me open the lock.” Adi said with a timid grin, extending her hand towards him,
"Hmmm...Now, are we going to invade the house? Let's go then." Alex said, rubbing his palms together and smirking evilly. "Bad idea. There are people around us, Alex." Vivi said, checking out the people who were buried in the work while some lurked. They currently stood in front of the witch's house. The key which they used last time to enter the house was taken away by the man whom the magistrate had sent to take them to their new house. "We can use the window. Three of us can distract the people around us while one of us quickly enters the house." Adi proposed. "Ohh this is better. This way people won't notice...umm.." "Me," Leo said completing Vivi sentence, "I'll enter the
“Did he go?” Alex whispered. “I think so. There’s no sound around except for the screeching of some creatures.” “What are we waiting for here then? Let us move out from here before they decide to feed on us.” Alex cried. They started walking briskly out of the forest leaving the sticks that were stacked up behind. After a few minutes of walking and running, they caught the sight of their stalker lurking in front of the woman's house where Adi and Vivi had entered. “What a creep guy!” Alex commented, looking at the man disguised himself in black who was now peeking through the window. “He is just doing his job Alex.” Leo stated dryly. "Whatever"
*Giggles* *Giggles* *Giggles* “Geneva, that was so fun.” Vivi said, trying to control her laughter. “Yes, mamma is always fun. She tells joke. Me laugh.” Jen said. Her little eyes squeezed as an enormous smile plastered on her face. “Aww Jenny you are so cute.” Adi said, patting her head. “Thanks, Auntie Adi.” Jen smiled, hopping, unable to control her happiness. She was extremely happy to have guests at her house. Due to the Dark Lords’ torment, not many people entered this village. Only on rare occasions, people came to meet their relatives residing here. Adi returned her a bright smile. To be honest, she was a little nervous when Leo advised them to meet the lady and seek help from her. She was trying to figure out how to approach her. But when they knocked on the door, the lady opened the door with a radiant smile which made her more approachable. In fact, her hospitality makes the person feel at home. T
After listening to Geneva they were completely devastated. She didn’t describe the gore in detail but her tears were enough to express the torment the couple went through. She went towards the kitchen wiping her tears and a short discussion began behind her back. "Leo, didn't you say the couple was still alive?" Adi asked, lowering her voice so that Geneva couldn't hear her. "I still say they might be alive." Leo whispered. "Whom did the Dark Lord kill?" Vivi asked. "Maybe it was another couple and the Dark Lord faked the death of the couple." Alex gave his opinion. "Why would he want people to believe that the couple died?" Leo murmured. Geneva entered and saw the people lean forward whispering something. She looked at them curiously. Not knowing what to do she cleared her throat to get their attention. They straightened themselves as soon as they saw Geneva watching them. "We were j
"Adi, ready to leave?" Leo asked her standing outside their room waiting for her."Yes," came a reply from her as she exited the room."Let's meet the King before we leave," he proposed. Adi nodded and followed him. The weapon was securely placed in their bag, so there was nothing to worry about.As they exited the passage, they saw King standing there ordering something to Fredrick. Leo saw King smiling gently at them as they approached."Greetings my Majesty," they both greeted. The King nodded."We will take your leave, our Majesty. As we had informed earlier, we need to get to our mission," Leo said politely.The king nodded, understandingly and said, "I have a few things to discuss with you before you go."Leo looked at him confusingly, wondering what the King wanted to discuss. He didn't want to reveal their real identity to anyone as it might put them into serious trouble.The Ki
White castle was decorated with seasonal greenery, making it a heavenly beauty. It appeared like different colours were splattered on the white canvas in a particular design. It was well illuminated. Huge crowd had begun to gather to get a glance of Royal stone. Moreover, they came to see the brave couple who won the weapon."Leo, what will we wear?" Adi asked, looking at him."We should have brought the clothes yesterday when we were in the market," Leo sighed."Should we go quickly and get some clothes for us and Mick?" She proposed."Sounds like the only option,"They heard a knock on their door, which caught their attention."Yes?" Leo asked
Footsteps making a squeaky sound resonated in the dark passage. The smell of rusting iron bars mixed with blood flared Leo's nose. He looked into the empty cells. They were extremely dirty and had no ventilation either, making one feel nauseous.He frowned at the thought that the King had captivated Mick in these cells for a small crime he committed. He wasn't worried about Mick but it didn't feel right that he was suffering like this."Is Mick in one of these cells?" He snapped back from his thoughts hearing Adi's voice."No my Lady. These are punishing cells. The people who commit the brutal crimes are tortured here. Mr Mick is in the holding cell which is down another floor," The servant replied politely as he continued walking.Adi sighed in relief as she heard those words. She looked at Leo's face who too was now relaxed compared to a few moments ago."He is fine Leo,'' Adi whispered. It didn't feel right speaking
"HOW DARE YOU COME IN FRONT OF ME WITHOUT IT?" Chantal yelled at the two witches in front of her, making them shudder at her squeaky voice."S-sorry Master. W-we didn't know the guards were standing at the edge of the forest." One of the witches said, gulping."You came with the bad news." Chantal whispered. "NOW DIE!" She yelled, moving her hands in the air.Both the witches looked at her horror struck. Chantal set fire on them. Forest echoed with the agonizing cry of the both witches. They stood petrified screaming in pain, helpless.Chantal cursed under her breath, "You will be hunted human. You don't know whom you have a grudge against." She hissed and left the place, flying on her broomstick.*****Leo opened his eyes and found himself on bed, sleeping."ADI!" He screamed and sat straight."I am here Leo," Adi replied calmly, moving her hand above his head. Leo quickly pulled her into his arms and felt re
'Why is the Master so anxious about the thing in the trunk? I wonder what was there that even a mere human dared to enter the forest. Nevertheless, I have to find that man before the Master decides to kill us.' A witcher thought as he flew in the forest, looking for Leo. He wasn't bothered about neither the man nor the stolen thing. Fear made him search for Leo."There he is." The witcher said, looking at a man, carrying a woman on his shoulders."Okay Finn, time for some action." He said to himself and swept towards Leo.He was near Leo, when he heard a sound of two witches approaching the man. He stopped in his tracks and looked at the three people mocking each other."You are here, human. You have caused enough chaos." A witcher hissed."Our master is angry with you. Surrender the thing you stole and we will spare you and your mate." A witch jeered at Leo."Perhaps I feel, Master, is angry with your retardedness."
Adi stared at him with her wide, lifeless eyes. She was shocked as she hadn't expected Leo to shoot her, so did the witch. She looked at Leo horror struck."H-how did you know?" The witch asked, stammering.Adi's body hit the ground and began to melt. Soon the green liquid covered the ground. Leo smirked at the witch."I knew it wasn't Adi after she hugged me. My Adi won't smile after killing someone. Moreover she knows how important the task is for us. She won't argue with me. I didn't know the location therefore I used this shapeshifter." Leo answered."You knew from the beginning about this filthy creature." The witch hissed. Leo smirked at her again."Now, tell me where my Adi is." Leo demanded. Pointing
"Ugh! this place is making me feel nauseous." Adi commented, looking at the strange items scattered on the floor.Items contained nails, hairs, blood jars and other stuff which were so distorted it made one difficult to recognize them. As soon as they entered the hut, a strong rusting smell welcomed them. Hut had two rooms separated by a criss-crossed bamboo partition."I wonder what kind of rituals they practice." Leo said looking at the things, feeling uneasiness."This foul odor is making me uncomfortable. Where is it coming from?" She asked, scrunching her nose, displeased by the strong smell.Leo shrugged looking around and moved towards the other room exploring it."Now we know the source of foul smell
"How far do we need to go?" Adi asked, looking at the huge trees around them."Until we come across something or someone." Leo replied as he continued to walk deeper into the forest."Are we going in the right direction?" She asked again. She never left Leo's side ever since they entered the forest.Fredrick had provided them with sufficient weapons for safety measures. The weapons were effective against the witches. They didn't know how many witches they would encounter in the deep, dark forest. They didn't know if they would return alive from the forest, as the rumors say the forest is home to hundreds of witches.Nevertheless, they had to agree for their last task. Or else they would have to lose the weapon. Adi was tensed hearing about the witches.
Morning arrived with the sound of a carriage approaching the palace. Leo looked outside the window and saw two soldiers getting off the carriage. He wondered where Alfred was. He turned and looked at the yawning face of Mick.“Get back to your cat form, Mr Bones.” He said sternly as he knew he wouldn't listen to him.“But why? Anyways I will be revealing myself in front of the King.” Mick frowned.“Because you won’t be able to leave the palace unless the King gives permission. And we need you to prove that our task was completed.” Leo replied. Mick still looked confused.“Alfred explained the things. No one can exit without the King's permission. Palace is enchanted.” Adi explained.