Theme: Welcome to the Afterlife, part 2 [The Toture].
"Welcome to the Afterlife, Rey Reed Smith." I heard the female voice once again.
Deliberately, I began to open my eyes. At first, it was blurred. Everybody in the room is looking like a double luminary in my eyes. My head is banging badly. Not only that, I discovered that I was dangling upside beneath. My leg was attached to the awning while my head was shaking around. Before I could discern what was going on, I felt two heavy punches land on my abdomen, which prompted me to vomit blood. My eyes snapped open instantly and my vision became clear.
There is a young blonde lady in front of me. She was wearing a black crust with red leggings, which made her look like the pliers she was holding. Nope, let me call her Airtel sim. Behind her stood three other well-built and hefty beings. They were cladded in long trousers and costume
Theme: Welcome to the Afterlife, part 3 [The skirmish of Survival]. Deliberately, I unwrapped my eyes. At first, it was obscured, but I yanked them open as I felt something cold touching my body. Standing in front of me is Lucifer's bitch, who looks like a plier with a formidable smile on her face. Besides her stood General Zod, while the three other hefty beings stood behind him, and one of them was holding a bucket, which I guessed contained the remaining water. "I can't believe you blackout due to a single punch," General Zod taunted. "Perhaps, you are far more sluggish than I thought." I growled at him, and I could feel anger rising in my veins. "You and your dogs cheated, especially her," I said my gaze now on Esther. "Why don't you divulge me, and let me show you the power of the Smith?" I said this with all the bravery I could muster, w
Theme: Welcome to the Afterlife, part 4. [The struggle for survival, 2] The three hefty beings stride closer to me, their eyes streaking with wrath, while the animosity in them can be seen easily. They grabbed the clothes they were wearing and tore them easily as if they were a piece of paper. Their huge muscles can now be seen, while the veins on their neck are also visible. I stood there, not knowing what to do again. The rune sword is still in my hand, and I am tightening my grip on it. I searched inside myself, prowling my stomach further and further for the ability I used earlier, but it wasn't there again. It seems as if these idiots had deserted me, just like my brain and soul always do whenever I am in difficulty. Now I am standing in front of this hefty being that looks like a giant, without any power. A few minutes ago, I was a wrecking machine, fighting six knights and
Theme: Welcome to the Afterlife, part 5 [Esther's clone]Lucifer's daughter stood in front of me with her chain spike. She had a halberd in her other hand, and her eyes held fury.I stood there, breathing heavily, and hoping that I had the strength to take this bitch. Even if I managed to defeat her, what about General Zod? I am sure he is waiting for the right moment to strike.I search deep down for the power I possessed earlier, waiting for it to surface again, but I can't. I closed my eyes, hoping that when I opened them, the rune sword would become lighter in my hand and start flickering again, but it all proved abortive. Without being told, I knew I was alone with my skills and survival intuitions, and that I had to fight this bitch with all of the military training I had received.She let out a guttural cry and slashed at me, her spike aiming straight for my chest,
Theme: The Canyon of DeathMy life is full of shit and fucked. I was once a young boy with the hope of becoming someone great in life, but now, take a look at me. My emotions have now led me to my downfall. I am now left alone to face my problems, and it is a must to unravel them.If I had known, I would have listened to all the instructions given to me by my dad, about all his warnings that emotion would surely lead to my downfall.Nonetheless, I knew I would survive. I would conquer Esther and all her evil villains. Then I will find a way to return to my reality and begin my investigation.As you all know, my name is Rey Reed. A fresh, scrawny, and gorgeous boy who was abducted at the age of 16 and was forced to fight In the arena where I was bred, nurtured, and developed with a harsh workout. I can't even guess where the arena ground is located, but
Theme: The Canyon Beast and the MaggotsI felt sudden burning coursing from the sword throughout my body, between my eyes, and I leapt to my feet with an enormous amount of strength, more than anything I had ever encountered. I leapt twenty feet from the canyon bridge into the air, and one of the big crawling insects missed me by inches. I swivelled in mid-air, spun my body twice, and landed on the other side of the incoming insect.They had two sharp antennae, similar to a mosquito's but more so than a scorpion's. I knew if they mistakenly struck me with those ugly ledges, I wouldn't live to tell the tales. They had eight legs, two large eyes, a mouth like that of a spider, and saliva was dripping from them. I reached forward with a great battle cry, wrapped my hand around the smooth ivory hilt of the sword, which was decorated with runes, and slashed at one creature with all my strength as it dived at me.
The theme: the processorAfter plummeting for what seemed like perpetuity, I finally felt my back splashing against the water. The liquid moisture gushed throughout my mouth and nose altogether. Gathering all the stability left, I managed to drag my body to the surface of the water, my breathing coming hard and roughly.Just when my body was calming down, the massive creature emerged from the depths of the canyon. Its huge multicoloured tentacles were flapping in the water. The tentacles had rough hierarchies like fish fins, and the tentacles had a sharp end like that of a spike. The creature had deep yellow eyes, like an Alpha vampire, and sharp razor teeth that lined up in his mouth. The creature opened its mouth wide, and I was scared to the bone, like a chicken that got beaten by the rain, thinking the idiot wanted to swallow me. However, it let out a roar that echoed throughout the entire canyon
Theme: "The processor 2""You aren't one of the reapers, so return to your duke and don't force me, " The veiled man warned the so-called processor. Despite how bold he was trying to sound, the fear was still visible in his voice, which makes me wonder who this processor is. First, it was Esther and General Zod that exclaimed in fear, followed by how all of them were moving back in fear."You know my duke right, don't you?" The processor replied. Her voice was so calm and peaceful. However, it carried authority and warning. "I serve Smith, and you all know that I am a loyal dog.""And none of the Smiths are still alive," General Zod snapped at her."What about him?" The processor said, her gaze now resting on me. "Did you think I didn't know that he was the last of the Smiths? I know you precluded his soul on its way back to the real world. Or d
Theme: Smith's chronology and the priest messengers With one hand, the processor cranked me off the ground and made me run into a yellow bright light that suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The yellow light was in the shape of a door, and I suspected it to be a portal. "Get them," I heard the veiled man yell in anger. "I want him back here and don't spare her." I heard him shouting orders at his men. I took one last glance at the scene, and I could see some men in a black outfits, riding a black horse galloping towards the yellow portal, which looks like a door. After a few metres for them to enter, the strange portal closed up and disappeared. "Are we safe?" I asked the processor as she finally dropped me to the ground. Using my eyes to explore our environment, I could see that we were now in a thick forest that was full of deep trees with their leaves swaying wi
Until death, chapter 39 Imperial conclusion and gratitude Everything seems peaceful, but the early morning air is blowing my long silver hair backwards. I dragged in a deep breath to calm my nerves, and the air gushed through my nostrils and mouth at the same time, which went down my throat. All of my teammates were standing beside me. All their wounds were now healed, and there were no more scratches on their bodies again. Kira and Nasar are standing on my right side. followed by Vee and Manuel. On my left stood Michael and Favour, while the processor, Esther, and Coven were in front of us. My mother and General Zod are bound with silver chains and trapped on the ground at their feet. Are you surprised to see the duo alive? Well, don't blame me. The processor said we should hold them captive as they might play a huge role in the upcoming battle. I'm not talking about the Gaea battle, I mean
Semi-final Theme: The Clash As I charge at the incoming wendigo, my body is flickering with silver flame. I can feel the earth rising from the ground and forming a protective armour for my body. I can feel the remaining two elements, water, and air, waiting for my order before they wreak destruction. I don't need to say anything again. All I need to do is command them in my mind, and they will surely follow my order. I could feel the soul sword throbbing in my hand, and as I drew it, it rang with a sharp sound that seemed to cut throughout the universe. I could feel the sword speaking to me, telling me it was ready to shed blood and wreak havoc. It seems like my foster father was talking to me. He was telling me that I was a warrior. He was urging me to fight for my people and take revenge on him. For the first time in my life, I have a reason and an opportunity to kill.
Quarterfinal Theme: "The Wendigos" Caleb, or should I say, Coven, slammed his body against the invisible wall that imprisoned us with tremendous force, more powerful than anything I've ever seen. At first, nothing happened. Then he repeated the same thing, and I felt our environment shaking. I conjured a huge pebble, hit it against the unseen shield, and the ground shook again. I said, "Step aside," and he quickly shifted behind me, watching the next gimmick I was going to use. I went down on my knees, then started punching the ground so inadequately. At first, I felt some injury in my knuckles as I continued hitting the sandy floor. Nevertheless, I didn't stop. After a while, a light started flashing on my hand as I continued smashing the ground. Gradually, the light expanded, and it became brighter. The pain I was feeling has now increased, and I can feel my energy running out. I knew I was using too much strengt
Until death-chapter 36 Theme: "Complicated Twilight filled the whole atmosphere; thunder fluttered in the sky, and all the atmosphere bodies refused to show their glory. It was like they knew today was a bloody day. All Thanks to my newfound ability, I was able to see everything in my surroundings. Caleb stood beside me, his red eyes shining brightly in the dark knight, while Reed led the way. He would run off, sniff around, and come back to relay the message to us, just like he was doing when we first reached the prancing hall. However, he is more careful now, so he won't get caught again. "So, can you tell me more about yourself?" I asked Caleb, trying to strike up a dialogue so it would kill the stillness. "How did you attain your power? Which realm are you from? And how did you get captured?" Caleb takes a deep breath and then uses his hand to ruffle his hair. "As I told you earlier, my n
Until death, chapter 35 Theme: "The Shadow Black Men" I did maelstrom skills, my body spinning in the air like a rotating prom, the earth and wind on my rump stimulating me forward. My right hand is now blazing with fire, while my left fist is folded with rock. Letting out a great battle cry, I whack at one of the first men that Reed called "shadow black beings." I don't care whether they are Shadow Black or not. I don't care whether they can perform black magic like a necromancer or be more powerful than them. All I know is that I am ready to step into this sparkling portal, and no one can stop me. My blow was aimed high, a deadly blow that was meant to kill. A few inches from my fist colliding with the first man, he stopped my deadly blow with his palm. However, I did relent as I blasted him back with my right hand, which was streaking with flame. The second man attacked me from behind with a long blade, and I qu
Theme: "prancing hall Have you ever witnessed a war before? I mean a battle between mortal and chassis, beast against critter, dark power against a human projectile that has been beguiled with a sacred geyser, which was meant to kill and burn flesh. If the battle were taking place on dry ground, it would have been better. However, the reverse is the case. The battle is taking place in the air, and any mistake might lead to our death. Not only will our deceased be neglected, but Gaea, Gondor, and the Middle Realm will be destroyed. You might be wondering what concerns me about Gondor and the Middle Realm. Don't forget that my dad was trapped in Gidamorah, which is in Gondor. Moreover, Ryan's power was trapped in the same place. That means if we want to stop any threat in the future, we must destroy its power. Only then can my dad be saved. I closed my eyes, then opened them and it turned silver. "That's my boy," Reed yelled
Until death, chapter 33 Theme: "Getting Ready" "Let's go and chew some ears," Reed chittered on my shoulder, his tail wiggling in excitement as if the battle we were about to have was for leisure. "That bitch and her boyfriend," he chittered again, and I knew he was talking about Ryan and my mom. "Don't fucking stop me," he growled, and I could feel the anger in his voice. "Their ears, eyes, and nose belong to me. Then you can do to their body as you like." "Okay sir," I simply said, knowing fully well that delinquency to reply to him would only lead to another argument that might lead to a fight. That is Reed for you. He loves talking, just like a parrot. He likes to show off his hunting skills, and he believes that your enemy shouldn't be spared. It would have been easy if he wasn't dragging me in his dilemmas. However, he would insist that I should be translating his speech for my friends, and failure to follow
Theme: The Plan I stared at her eyes, wondering if she had just spoken balderdash. The processor also looked surprised, but she was quick to conceal it. I can feel Reed looking at me with curiosity, waiting for me to begin my explanation, but I am just too tired to speak. No wonder they didn't look stunned when they saw me returning from Gondor. Even after I show my power and the transformation in the arena ground, they don't look surprised. After what seemed like forever, I finally found my speech box. "What did you mean by saying you are a specimen?" I asked, still flabbergasted by what they were saying. "I know you might be confused, but that is the truth." Kira retorted blankly. "Nasar," she said while pointing to the new guy with low-cut air. "He has been our eyes ever since your dismissal. There is not a week that goes by without him dreaming about you and your ret
Until death-chapter 31 Theme: The Road Warriors Taking different corridors in the tunnel, I was sauntering after the squirrel cat, who I have now named after my foster father. I intentionally do it to honour his name. We have been running for what seems like an eternity, taking different twisted turns. Thanks to the giant red sun, I am sure that I would have lost sight of Reed. He didn't even pause to check on me, despite how I was breathing heavily. "Faster, lazy boy." He snapped at me, which prompted me to increase my pace. Behind us, I can hear the voices of Ryan and my foster mom shouting orders to their army, warning them that I mustn't escape. If it was under normal conditions, I would have conjured my skate ball and whooshed out of the tunnel. However, doing that will not only endanger my life; I will also be lost here forever, and I am sure Reed won't stop checking on me.