CRANE'S APARTMENT.JASON'S POVI have not really gone anywhere else apart from Crane's apartment. Crane and I have been trying to work on something. He has brought up so many ideas in the past few hours. All through the night, we were up thinking of our next step. Mom called a multiple time asking to speak with Minato, but I told her that he lost his phone while trying to catch up with the interview. And I told her that Minato got the job just to make her happy. She called a few hours after that to speak with him again and I told her that Jason was already asleep but had sent his regards before going to bed. I feel bad lying to her and hiding the truth from her but there is absolutely nothing I can do but lie and lie and keep lying. I cannot find a way to tell her that her son got missing and it was not ordinary but a supernatural being was responsible for the abduction. How would that sound to a mother? I don't know what to say to her because I know she'd probably want to kill herse
CENTRAL CITY, EREGON Kilish slept, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he traversed a wilderness in his dream, running for his life from a faceless demon known as the Gur. This demon sought him for nothing other than the power he possessed, which could be used to open the portal to Earth. The main cause of the war between Kilish and Xenark was this; Xenark aimed to invade Earth, rain war on humans, and take over. However, Kilish, stubborn and aided by the light warriors, had fended him off so far. But what now? In his dream, Kilish fled from the Gur, a higher-ranking demon with powers almost equivalent to Killish’s. The Gur, immensely powerful, could allegedly suck out the powers of those it gripped. “Killish! You are at the crossroads here. You have to choose between your life and giving me the key,” the Gur growled as Kilish reached the cliff's edge. The deep water below was nothing other than the water of death, capable of killing any immortal. Kilish faced a choice: either
EARTH Jason felt the urge to ask Crane to step away from the wheel so he could drive instead. He has never felt so much pressure as his life. "Come on man, maybe I should drive" he finally spoke his mind. waiting for Crane to respond. He already knew he had just wasted his words on that one. Crane would never let anyone drive him, especially not in this state of panic. "Why, so you can get us both killed, am I right?" Crane spoke after a minute of awkward silence. "We're almost there anyway. Patience!"he added as he made another turn to his right. The car came to a stop. It was a quiet area, with a single building which is likely to be a warehouse from it's outlook. There was another car, a black car a couple of feet away. Crane would recognise that ride anytime, anywhere. "Is that your guy?"Jason had to ask. By merely looking at him, he could tell he was a typical mutant even without being told. He does not look like one who would be ready to move at their own pace. He looks
EARTH Of course they left in so much hurry that he could not process things properly. Still, he of all people should have done better. "If you do not have anything of his, then I'm sorry, there is nothing I can do to help the situation." Bret spoke to Crane expecting him to understand the situation. "Bret, we can go get something. But it might take more time to get it to you right here. May I suggest that you come with is instead" Crane asked, even though he knew Bret has his reservation about such. "Crane, you know I can't say No to helping you out, that's why I'm here. I owe you a lifetime of favor. But I'm trying to keep my head down. I'm trying to lay low." He took a deep breath "The best I can do I reschedule this meeting" he added It hit Jason as he remembered one minor detail he had overlooked "wait! I, I think I have his phone with me" Jason said as he tapped all over the front of his jacket for Minato's cell phone. "Oh! here it is, he left it in the car when he was f
EARTH Jason's ringtone blasted in the background, as he made his way back to bed from the restroom. Picking up the phone from the bed, he didn't need to check the identity of the caller. "Hello, Crane!" He croaked in a very sleepy voice. Jason barely had an hour long sleep. He spent the entire night brainstorming on the way forward on finding Minato. It was not just the case, The event which surrounded the disappearance of his brother has traumatized him greatly. "Got a text from Bret. He wants to meet up around 8am. I'll forward the location to you right away. See you around" The call ended as directly as it started. That is Crane's lifestyle, Straight to the point. Looking at the time on his phone It's 6:45am already. "Ouch my head!" the sudden pressure on his head is definitely a result of his stressful day and sleepless night. He fell back unto the bed holding his head. Jason was never one to endure stress. But in this case, he realizes he has to get up despite the migrai
★★★ The distance was more than Jason and Crane had thought. One should have known better when he already described the place as "Far out of town" The house looks lonely from the outside. The neighborhood itself is quiet, more like serene. As they walked into the house, the sound of their shoes clicking against the wooden floor echoed throughout the entire house. "why did we not take our shoes off exactly?" Crane asked trying to bring some humour into the moment to ease the tension. It worked in a way, Jason chuckled slightly and Bret smirked. They continued to walk until they got to a door which Bret pulled open. The door led to the backyard. Bret obviously knows this place well. He moves around with a sense of familiarity. The Man sat by a pool. he seemed to be relaxing or maybe, sleeping. "How did you know I was here" asked the Older man who looks like he is in his 60s. ""You are always here when there is no other person around" Bret said with a smirk on his face. The man la
THE UNDERWORLD Xenark stood wearing a hard expression his face completely void of emotions as he stood in the upper chamber of his tower, watching and observing in silence the activities that went on outside and below him. Not that there was anything much to be seen at this point. There hadn't been in a while since most af his plans seemed to be falling through. It had been a long time since he was able to succeed or accomplish any of the missions he had set out for. Way too long in fact.It was driving him mad with rage. He didn't turn when he heard the loud footsteps sounding from the dark hallway, approaching the door of the chambers. Not many of the underworlders if any at all had the privilege of coming into that particular chamber without first asking and gaining his permission. They knew better. None of his subjects would dare to step foot into his personal space unless they were begging for his wrath and if that ever were the case then that was exactly what they would get
UNDERWORLD "What do you have for me Roshi? speak." Xenark asked as soon as he heard the door creek open with someone stepping into the room and felt a presence coming up behind him. Roshi, his closest and most trusted minion came to a stop behind his Lord and bowed in respect before speaking. "My Lord, the materials and ingredients are ready as well as the location we are to use. It's time for us to begin my Lord." Roshi answered, bowing respectfully. But the hessistance in his voice hadn't gone unoticed by the dark Lord of the underworld.Xenark could tell that Roshi had something else on his mind but was holding back in fear of triggering his anger.This particular servant of his has never been one to keep his mouth closed. No matter how much Xenark wished he would. Always thinking he had the permission to speak whenever he wants. Or that someone, most especially Xenark himself could possibly care for one of unwanted opinions even if they were the only ones left. Xenark didn't
Radius was a demon with a unique power that made it a formidable opponent for any who dared to face it. Unlike many other demons, Radius did not rely on brute strength or magical spells to defeat its enemies. Instead, it had the ability to move through the earth itself, traversing the underground tunnels and caverns with ease. This gave it a distinct advantage in battle, allowing it to launch surprise attacks on unsuspecting foes and avoid attacks that would otherwise be fatal.As soon as Sanxi and Kilish learned of Radius's existence, they knew they would need to come up with a plan to defeat it. They spent hours researching and studying the demon's movements, trying to find weaknesses that they could exploit. They learned that Radius typically moved through the earth in a straight line, following the path of least resistance. This meant that it was relatively predictable in its movements, and they could anticipate where it would appear next.Sanxi decided that they needed to lure Ra
As Sanxi trained, he became stronger and more confident in his abilities. Kilish was impressed by his progress and knew that he would soon be ready to face the next demon that would inevitably rise.Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months without any sign of a new demon. Sanxi and Kilish continued to train and prepare for the next challenge, but they began to grow restless with the lack of action. They knew that it was only a matter of time before another demon rose, and they wanted to be ready.Finally, after several months of waiting, a new demon emerged from the depths of the underworld. Its name was Gorgor, and it was said to have the power of mind control. Gorgor's appearance was different from any demon that Sanxi and Kilish had faced before. It was much larger, with a hideous face and glowing red eyes that seemed to bore into their souls.Sanxi and Kilish knew that they were facing their toughest challenge yet. Gorgor's mind control powers made it nearly impossible
Sanxi and Kilish had barely recovered from their previous battles before a new demon emerged. This time, the demon was called Roro, and it was said to have the power of mind manipulation, able to control the thoughts and actions of others.The two warriors knew they had to act fast and come up with a strategy to defeat Roro before it could do too much damage. They discussed their plan of attack and decided that Kilish would use his telekinetic powers to try and disrupt Roro's focus while Sanxi used her speed and agility to launch a surprise attack.As they approached the demon, they could feel the weight of its power, as if it was trying to penetrate their minds and manipulate their thoughts. Kilish concentrated hard, and with a burst of energy, he sent a wave of telekinetic energy towards Roro, causing it to lose focus.Sanxi seized the opportunity and charged forward, dodging Roro's attempts to manipulate her mind. She launched a series of lightning-fast attacks, striking the demon
Balta was said to have the power of teleportation, similar to Zalgar, but with the added ability to teleport objects and people with it. Its teleportation was not limited by distance or line of sight, making it an incredibly dangerous opponent.As news of Balta's rise spread, Kilish and Sanxi immediately began to plan their attack. They knew that they had to act quickly, as Balta's powers would make it very difficult to locate and defeat it.Kilish began to research ancient texts and legends, searching for any information that could give them an advantage. He spent days pouring over dusty tomes and scrolls, his eyes growing tired and his mind numb from the endless reading.Finally, Kilish found what he was looking for. He discovered a ritual that would allow him to temporarily suppress Balta's powers of teleportation, giving them a chance to strike.The ritual involved a complex series of incantations and sacrifices, and would require the assistance of Sanxi and several other powerful
As Sanxi and Kilish rested, they both felt a sudden chill run down their spines. They knew what that meant - another demon was about to rise. But this time, they sensed something different. It wasn't just one demon, but three. They looked at each other, and without words, they knew they had to prepare themselves for whatever was to come.The first demon to appear was named Lorax. Lorax was a demon with the power to control the weather. He could summon thunderstorms, blizzards, and hurricanes with a mere snap of his fingers. As he emerged from the darkness, he immediately raised his arms and called forth a bolt of lightning. Sanxi and Kilish dodged the attack and began to counter with their own moves. But Lorax was not easily defeated, and he retaliated with more ferocity. He summoned a blizzard that almost froze Sanxi and Kilish in their tracks, but they were able to overcome it with their resilience.The second demon to appear was named Roko. Roko was a demon with the power of streng
As they made their way out of the temple, Master Kilish and Sanxi knew that they could not afford to fail. The fate of the world rested on their shoulders, and they were determined to do whatever it took to defeat Kalza.Sanxi was a young man, but he was just as committed to the cause as Master Kilish. He had trained hard for this moment, and he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.Together, they set off towards Kalza's lair, located deep in the heart of the Forbidden Forest. They knew that it would be a dangerous journey, filled with traps and obstacles designed to prevent them from reaching their goal.But they were not deterred. With the Orb of Destruction in hand, they were unstoppable.As they made their way through the forest, they encountered many dangerous creatures. But Master Kilish and Sanxi were skilled warriors, and they were able to defeat each one with ease.Finally, they reached Kalza's lair. It was a dark, foreboding place, filled with the stench of death
As Kilish and Sanxi continued their journey, they were suddenly met with a new challenge in the form of another demon. This demon was known as Pitolo, and it had the power of invisibility. This meant that it could move about undetected and launch surprise attacks, making it an incredibly dangerous opponent to face in battle.As soon as they heard of the demon's powers, Kilish and Sanxi knew that they needed to come up with a plan if they were going to stand a chance against it. They began to train even harder, focusing on developing their senses and instincts so that they could detect Pitolo's movements even when it was invisible.Their training paid off, as they were able to sense Pitolo's presence even before it launched its first attack. The demon was swift and powerful, but Kilish and Sanxi were able to dodge its strikes and counter with attacks of their own.Pitolo was a master of deception, often using its invisibility to create illusions and disorient its opponents. But Kilish
Rodin, the demon of division, rose from the depths of the underworld, with his eyes gleaming with an ominous light. His demonic power was a unique one; he had the ability to split himself into three different entities.Sanxi and Kilish had barely finished recovering from their previous battle with Moorax when they heard the news of Rodin's arrival. They knew that this was going to be a tough fight, but they had no idea what they were up against.Rodin appeared before them, his body splitting into three identical copies of himself. Each copy had a distinct aura of darkness around them, and the air was thick with the stench of sulfur."Welcome, warriors," Rodin said, his voice cold and sinister. "I have come to claim your souls, and you shall not stand in my way."Sanxi and Kilish stood firm, their determination to protect their kingdom and people unwavering."Your threats mean nothing to us," Kilish replied, his voice filled with conviction. "We will never allow demons like you to harm
As Moorax rose, Kilish had just returned from his retreat, feeling re-energized and stronger than ever. Sanxi filled him in on the latest demon that had risen, and they both knew that they had to act quickly.Kilish suggested that they split up and search for Moorax in different areas of the kingdom. He believed that if they could pinpoint his location, they could launch a surprise attack and take him down before he had a chance to use his powers against them.Sanxi agreed and they set off in different directions. Kilish headed towards the mountains, where he believed Moorax would be drawn to the rich mineral deposits in the area. Sanxi headed towards the outskirts of the kingdom, where he thought Moorax might be gathering earth to strengthen himself.As Kilish climbed higher and higher up the mountain, he could feel the power of the earth beneath him growing stronger. He knew that Moorax was close. Suddenly, he heard a loud rumbling sound coming from deep within the mountain. Kilish