Mr Green looked at Aesir from head to Toe before continuing, "if I may ask, are you not a member of the Ebora? Why would you risk getting found out by Mr Woody just to save my life? And please do not tell me that bullshit of being part of the Grootslang because of that pledge you recited."Aesir looked at him with a brow raised, "and how do you know that I am not a member of the Grootslang?""It is simple really, you see, that pledge is for those for very low rank, but I have seen you move and fight. What's more, I just confirmed my theory on at least your minimal strength, and I am well aware that it is above mine. The Grootslang give ranks according to a level of power, that is something that is the same every where even above water." He pointed up.Aesir put his sword back in it's scabbard, going back to his couch, he sat down and places the sword on his laps. He took a deep breath of air, calm down is ready to fight nerves and then he looked at Gina and signalled with his eyes for
Aesir listened attentively to Mr Green narrate his experience. "It was devastating. Mr Woody attacked us the same day our Bishop went for the surface." Aesir raised a finger, interrupting Mr Green, "Forgive me, I have a question. Why didn't you guys just contact your headquarters or something. How did you fall to such a stage? Or has the Grootslang given up on Atlantis?" Mr Green used his hand to rub is beardless chin. Stroking it back and forth as he answered Aesir. "You see, that is the point. Deep in the ocean is nothing like above on the surface. We do not have things such as phones that surface dwellers use to communicate. And also, the only device we used for communication with the outside world, was destroyed on the same day. In fact, our communication tower was the first thing that was targeted." Aesir watched as Mr Green balled his hands into fists in anger as he narrated his experience with the Ebora. "That day, I lost a lot of my brothers. Our Bishop, us and everyone el
Aesir stepped back into the room. From the moment he entered, he could feel the tension between Gina and Mr Green. He looked at both of them but said nothing about it and went back to his seat."Forgive me Mr Green, I had to address some needs with an associate of mine."Mr Green had his eyes on Aesir. He could see that the young lad was dressed simple without ornaments on his hand or neck. His eyes checked well but could not find any crystal balls for communication. Yet Aesir had said that he had addressed an associate. Aesir and Gina might not know, but when he came in earlier on, the first thing he did was to check the entire room including the toilet, bathroom and all in case of weapons, traps or people eaves dropping. So he was sure that there was no crystal balls in the bathroom. Although he did see two gold balls under the bed, but Aesir had not so much as touched the bed when he left for the bathroom.Aesir had suddenly became all the more mysterious confirming his guess that
*knock* *knock* *knock*Aesir and Gina simultaneously opened their eyes to the hard knock on the door. They looked at one another and Aesir nodded at her. After putting back on their masks, she opened the door and an envelope was handed to her by an Eranko that reminded Gina of a hammer-headed shark. The envelope had on it the symbol of the Ebora. Gina wanted to open it but Aesir told her not to. she did not have aura and if the letter were rigged for terrible purposes, defending herself would be a bit difficult.Aesir took it from her, activating his aura, he slowly and carefully opened it. thankfully, it was just a regular letter. He read through it and smiled a bit. "What is it?" She asked."Well, it is an invitation. A formal one-inviting us to fight for Mr Woody in his banquet for the guest he is entertaining." Aesir nodded at her and they both exited the room.The guards led them through a series of bends and turn until they got to what Aesir was sure was a waiting room because
Madeline areived at the Submerged district with Lydia beside her. According to the directions and instructions for the meeting, they were going to the assigned meeting point. However, the meeting point was at the Submerged district. There was a theory amongst citizens of Atlantis that the Submerged district was actually double the size of any of the other districts. With the way both ladies had been going back and forth through hubs in the destrict, Madeline was starting to believe that it must be true.Derek had wanted to come along, but somebody had to stay behind in case of emergencies. Also, according to her, Derek was their secret weapon. Saving him for when he was needed the most was important. And lastly, any opportunity for Derek to cultivate and become stronger should be taken advantage of.And so, Lydia was going to act as her assistant and guard for this small excursion. Although Derek had advised against becoming allies with the Grootslang because of course of their pre
"Father Fred. It is nice to meet you. I am Mary and this is my assistant, Linda." Madeline introduced herself and Lydia. "So beautiful ladies, what can I do for you?" Father Fred asked in his tone that gave Madeline the slight feeling that she was talking to a posh English man in the early eighteen hundreds. it was soothing to the ears and gave the urge for one to want to listen more. For a second there, she found herself drawn in by his voice.Madeline had heard and read stories about the siren and the beauty of their voice. Stories that told of how sailors fell prey to the allure their singing brought and how their lives were ended because of its pleasures. Listening to one talk now, she could definitely understand why Odysseus would block the ears of members of his crew with wax. However, Madeline due to her ever-cautious nature had nearly never gone into an endeavour with a lack of knowledge or information. Although she did not know that Father Fred was a siren, she had been con
"Derek!" Hayaa called to him, disturbing his meditation. He frowned a bit. Currently he was in the void, his legs crossed as he cultivated. The traditional cultivation was not too much his strong suit, then again, he barely needed it since he had Hayaa, but she still insisted on him doing it. It was ironic how controlling and directing other peoples lives gave writers more control of theirs by helping them tame their emotions. He was currently listening to a story through the eyes and ears of a child whose name and story was under his care. "This is a story about a little frog and little snake," the child's mother said. "I want you to listen closely. The story is called *The Mother's Advice*" Once upon a time, there lived in the world of kids and parents; a Little Snake and a Little Frog. They became best of friends and played out late everyday. One day Little Snake came home to his mother feeling very hungry. "I am very hungry Mum, can I have something to eat? " demanded Li
Hammer had left Mr Woody's home thanking the stars for his life. But he had left, that cowardly demeanor of his had gone back into hiding. According to the rules, he was now supposed to be the person in charge of the remainder of Saber-tooth's gang. And he did just that when got back. Of course he would later send news of Saber-tooth's death. But for now, a different idea climbed up his mind.He came back only to see the wanted posters of a familiar face. One that he had seen earlier in the day with a very attractive cash price attached to its find.With the activities that followed after meeting Derek and his friends, it was nearly impossible that he would forget sauch a face that was the source of his earlier embarrassment.He selectively forgot about Aesir and Gina and what he had seen them capable of.Right now was a big fat fish the heavens had sent to him.And so he did it. He reported to the Authorities and even came up with a plan to lure him out.To his surprise, it was a s
"Welcome Madeline, we have been waiting for you!" A voice whispered and she turned about to the sound of the voice.There stood a very tall slim woman. She had on a white crop top that revealed her very slim waist leadingdown to her white blouse. She had a pair of glasses on, and she smiled sweetly to Madeline."Where I'm I!?...And who are you!?" Madeline asked."Follow me! I'll explain" she said, gesturing to Madeline a path that opened up in front of them.Madeline frowned and at first did not want to, but still followed behind the woman taking gentle steps.Through a yellow path in-between trees that surprisingly had both carrots and cabbages growing on them, to a hut on a hill side. Madeline followed, while her eyes examed her environment with nothing but wonder and surprise.At the small hut, the woman entered, and then she gestured for Madeline to follow. Although she did not want to, she had no choice and followed.Madeline thought that her sense of reality was warped because
Aesir willed and his sword acted as an assist as it went straight for the bird's other wing.*Caw!*The eagle screamed in pain. Manila ran straight for it. And mounting it's back, she delivered a crushing blow to its neck.*Caw!* It screamed again. However, she did not stop for a bit and after the fourth blow, the eagle passed out. Derek and Aesir stared at her in surprise as she slowly stood from the eagle's back. She made fierce eye contact with Derek and then looked away. Aesir turned to Derek with a brow up, and Derek raised his hands in surrender, "what I'm innocent. I swear!" "Of course you are." Aesir smiled and walked away.Manila began work immediately. The plan was to use the bird as a distraction for the scorpions so that they could pass.The best way to do this would be for them to make sure that the beast could no longer pick up flight.Manila was unsurprisingly skilled at this. She cut out the feathers of the beast.Aesir and Derek also joined her and helped. Soon eno
"Exactly! So if you can't solve them, why bother about them? Yet, before you lies a problem that deserves you immediate attention which you can or at least try solving. But you are too concerned with the rabbits in the wild to realize that you should first deal with the one on your plate." Priestess Ada adviced.She smiled and walked away, "Don't forget, listen as a passerby and it will flow naturally." Madeline watched the back of the old lady leaving as the words she had just spoken played again and again in her head. She sat crossed leg once more as she continually told herself to let go. Her eyes closed tightly and suddenly the thoughts as expected came once more.This time around, she decided not to quiet it or silence it. Rather she let it flow naturally.At first she couldn't help but be swept up in the thoughts and the different scenarios they played. Some even ended in tragedy. And this made her ache in worry. This was a disadvantage of over active thinks. A disadvantage t
Derek could not help but look at them and observe them. These were not like the scorpions he knew from earth. For one, they produced webbings from their tail end. Also, there seemed to be very organized and particularly busy.Some of them were bigger, but those big ones were few. And from the looks of it, they monitored the activities of the smaller ones. These creatures were hard at work building it seemed."Scorpion colony! We will have to navigate round them." Manila spoke."Navigate?" Aesir asked, "how far are we talking of?"She pointed to the hill far in the distance. "That far? But that will take at least an extra day off our schedule." Derek added."Yeah! It will. But it will be far better than to have those things have our scent. Cause ones they do, they will follow us for a very long time." Manila advised."Hmmm. Is there no way to distract them?" Derek asked."Well, there are a couple of ways that could work. However, we don't even have the necessary materials to make tha
Madeline nodded her head in understanding to Chief Sasha's words."So what does this have to do with aura?" Madeline asked."Well! Every thing." She picked up another stone from the ground, "according to your definition of aura, then aura is this object in your hands. And has stated earlier, it weighs you down over time." Chief Sasha turned and threw the stone into the water, then she turned once more and slowly released her aura, "However, if you understand that all it is, is an extension of your body, then behold the weight is gone. After all, your hands have always been attached to the rest of your body and you don't hear them complaining."Those words suddenly stroke difference to Madeline. She felt like she was at a state where she wanted to understand. In fact, the enlightenment was just Infront of her, however, it was a yard bit out of reach.She even sat on the ground as she tried to think hard on Chief Sasha's words. However, for the first time in a while, her brain was una
"huh!?" Madeline could not believe what she was hearing."Don't worry! I am not as weak or fragile as you think. I am sure you noticed that we are a small tribe. Yet, we have survived for so long with terrible neighbors such as the Kaka tribe. Although we rarely bring out our full force, we are definitely not weak." Chief Sasha smirked a bit.Madeline nodded and then she commanded the Cerberus to attack. The beast used one of its paws and a heavy blow landed on the chief. *Bam* Some where within the carven, Priestess Ada was attending to a pregnant woman when she heard the boom of the attack. She raised her head and sighed, "So the the training has started."She pretended not to hear it and continue with the pregnant woman in front of her.....Meanwhile, Madeline was panicking. There was a lot of dust and it was difficult for her to see what had happened. As far as she was concerned,she had crushed the chief."Chief Sasha!" She called out in a low tone. Afraid that her eyes might m
A few hours later, Derek ,Aesir and Milan said their good byes as they started their journey to the Gaka tribe.However, before they did Priestess Ada had come to see Derek one more time."Please take care of yourself properly Repono. And if there is absolutely anything you need, do not hesitate to contact me. I maybe far from you, but some of the things I can do will very much amaze you."Once she said this, she touched behind his ear and Derek clearly felt another radio rune added to the one he already had.Radio runes were special but not ominipresent. One had to be within a certain range for it to be used.Derek knew that If she was giving him one, then it meant that she was sure of reaching him as far away as even the Gaka tribe.A sudden realization hit Derek. One that he had not thought of before. Priestess Ada was a Familiar. Which meant that she could also weave runes.He remembered his experience at the cave when he first came and the one that had happen during the fight aga
"And what might the main dish be?" Milan asked with raised brows. Chief Sasha did not exactly know how to have this talk with her daughter. But she knew that she had to. "Erm... Milan how old are you now?" "I am nineteen now!" Milan replied, "but in a couple of months, I'll be twenty." "Oh! That's nice. That's around the same age I was when I had you. Oh, how I remember it like it was only yesterday. That was the happiest day of my life. You were so little and so adorable. Your butt was not this big and chest this full then. It was all so..." "Mother!!!" Milan stopped her. Her cheeks had become red from embarrassment. "Just go straight to the point. Please!" Chief Sasha laughed a bit, "okay! I understand you are a big girl now." She sighed and then laughed some more. Apparently, she was still rolling down memory lane. "So tell me. What do you think about that Master Writer?" Chief Sasha asked. "Huh!?" This question had taken Milan off guard. "What do you mean mother?" "I mean
Meanwhile, back at the mountain that belonged to the Waka tribe, Derek sat crossed legged in a cave assigned to him. This cave was by far a better one than the one he had and his friends had been sharing on first arrival. Also it was decorated appropriately and it even had a bed in the middle made of several animal fur. Derek had already given out instruction that he would loved to be left alone for a while, if not the entrance to this place would have been crowded by people. With rumours of the tribe having a writer as a guest, every body wanted to meet him. Also, tales of his marvelous feat from the battle earlier in the day had reached their ears.He was as good as a god to them at this point. At the entrance of the cave already lay all sorts of gifts for him. However, Derek was not all that interested in playing messiah at the moment. He just had too much on his mind. Too much problems that needed his attention. One of which was the pressing matter that both his women were mis