The dark guardian

C21

We entered a dimension where laments were heard, spirits wandered from one side to another without direction. Their faces were dull, their bodies were almost skeletons. The truth was a place that seemed like the spirit of life had been gone for a long time, these things still seemed strange to me. 

Where are we here?" I wanted to know as we walked in a group. 

—it is the road without end, it is said that this is the road that separates the world of the living and the dead, whoever crosses it successfully will be able to reach the next dimension, but everything does not end there, this place as you can see they are full of hopeless souls, it is because there is a spirit here that is in charge of not giving the pass to the other dimension. 

—Do you mean that there is a monster lurking here?— I was scared—what a good idea it was to bring us here, right?—I shook my head—it seems that everything that has to do with solutions must always have something lurking for us. 

—there was no other alternative or what did you want ? What would not have its cost? This is how things are and there is no turning back. 

We heard a strange noise that came from some holes that were in the ground. The wails continued to sound and the people who were there started pointing at us as if we were doing something wrong. 

"What's that? " Mike said pointing with his trembling index finger. 

—what do you mean?— I saw one of those holes again and from it A giant hand came out , it had sharp claws. 

-Dammit! it's the spirit that takes care of this place, let's start running towards the exit—ordered Lakai pointing to a small white light that looked at the bottom, we still had a long way to go, but we had to get there anyway. 

Come on !" I took Astrid's hand and we began to run hurriedly, meanwhile we heard the sound of the monster approaching us. 

In the background I saw a gigantic spirit with two mouths full of sharp fangs trying to devour us, I could see that everything that crossed its path ended up devouring it. 

"Don't look back Astrid ," I ordered , but it was in vain, she looked back immediately, frightened, "I told you not to do it." 

"We're almost there," Kai pointed out.

On the other hand Astrid had stumbled falling to the ground, if she didn't come back for her that monster would hurt her. 

—Damn !— I returned for her in a hurry. 

"What are you doing James?" They'll both end up devoured—Mike yelled. 

—I would never let that beast hurt Astrid—the monster opened its mouths trying to devour Astrid in one bite, I drew my sword through their mouths.— I won't let it hurt you, Astrid, now get out and keep running, I don't know how long will I be able to hold him-my arms vibrated from the pressure he exerted with his jaws. I raised my power by attacking him with a fire that stunned him momentarily. 

—Now !— We all crossed that huge white door that was in front without knowing where we would go. 

We appeared in a world similar to that of us humans, I didn't know that there was something similar in the underworld, you could even breathe as if there were oxygen. 

—My mission for the moment has come this far, my subject will be with you, he will guide you all the time you are in this place— Lakai disappeared, appearing a small boy, his appearance was that of an ordinary boy without powers. 

—My name is Lord, I will guide you to where your friend is—he was small and defenseless, he didn't understand how Lakai had entrusted us with someone like him, but if he did, it's because he must have something special. 

"Is everyone okay?" We all touched our bodies to make sure that yes , and fortunately we were. 

—Thank you for saving me at that moment James, it was very nice of you— Astrid hugged me, I blushed when I saw that everyone was watching us, I wasn't used to giving romantic scenes in public. 

" Yes , it's okay" I patted her back putting my lips in a single line, but deep down I wanted to keep hugging her . 

"Hey you , Lord, where are we?" Mike asked, "Are you sure we're in the underworld?" Because what I see doesn't look scary at all, I pictured it with demons and a great lake of fire as the literature of religion describes it. 

—That's right, we are in the first level, here it is called Limbo, here are the souls of a middle point where they have not been sinners, but they did not know the divine laws either, that is how these people wander madly here, they are destined to pass like that for the rest of their lives, but we have to go through that door that you can see over there—he pointed. 

It was a giant golden door, it seemed to be bathed in gold and on top of it there was a statue of a lion , it seemed a divine door by its appearance. 

"Well... what are we waiting for?" I ran out

—Wait a minute—Kai stopped me in my tracks—I don't think that door is free just like that, I suppose there must be traps or something like that, so I'll ask you to be stealthy, a place like this. This is not a common place and current, the security here must be very strong. 

—The boy is right—a deep voice was heard in that direction—wow, I didn't know that humans had the ability to cross the barrier of the dead, but if they did, it's because they must have some power. 

"Who are you?" I yelled into the void. 

-You have not seen me? I am in front of you—I appreciate, it was a huge samurai with armor that covered everything including his face, the armor was black, he had two bodies and a giant sword.— I am the giant PEKKA, I am the guardian of this door and no one will pass for her unless it's about my corpse . 

—with what the giant PEKKA? Surely your parents didn't love you when they had you by giving you such a stupid name —I mocked— I hope you have something good for me . 

"What did you just say, disgusting human ?" He dropped his sword, it was so heavy that it had shaken the ground, splitting it deeply. 

Damn this guy is really strong, he just dropped his sword and caused that, I can't imagine what other things he can do with his size. 

—Come on, human, I want you to attack and show me that you can really defeat me—he was prepared to receive my attack. 

James Brixt for your information big guy and of course I'll kick your big ass" I pointed to his head "guys please leave this to me ok ? " I feel able to beat him without difficulty. 

"Are you sure you can beat him ? " Look, it's gigantic—they were worried. 

"Of course I can, you trust me," I nodded. "When have I broken a promise I told you?" 

—Have you left the family reunion yet?— PEKKA said—Because I'm starting to get bored of waiting for them, if they don't do anything, I'll start. 

—Don't worry, I'll be your opponent—I stood in front of the beast.— Come on, do your best attack, I don't think you'll move me from this place. 

—How gentlemanly you are to give the giant PEKKA the opportunity, I must admit that for your act of courage I will always remember you—he attacked with his huge sword giving way to a huge explosion, the earth kept splitting. 

—please, don't make me laugh—I stopped his sword with my hand—seriously, is that all you have to give? 

"What the hell is this What's going on? —He stepped back a little, full of fear—How is it possible that you have taken my giant sword by the edge and only with your hand without hurting yourself? No one had ever done anything like that—he was still scared as if he'd seen a ghost. 

—I've told you and apparently you didn't keep it in your little brain—I shook my head—I told you I'd beat your ass, but come on, I'll give you another chance, attack again.— I positioned myself to wait for his next stroke. 

—That was luck, but I don't think you can survive this attack, none of those who have challenged me have been able to last a long time alive, take it ! he exerted on me was too much, but I wouldn't give up. "What?" hell is that you? 

"Did you finish or not?" Because I can very well let you continue, but if you have no more to give it will be my turn to attack, I'm starting to get bored and I didn't come here to waste my time with insects like you. 

—You're a loudmouthed stupid boy , you'll see that you won't even be left in ashes—his body began to get bigger, he was undergoing a transformation similar to that of a giant ape with his armor—this will be the end of you—he threw his sword at me , this time his sword took on a purple color that emanated an Aura of the same color

No ...!" Astrid yelled after the huge explosion that occurred.

—That's what happens to him as a loudmouth, I knew he couldn't repel my attack, but I congratulate him, he's the first subject that has resisted my attacks, I'll always remember you so feel happy that you died under my hands, now who of you will be my next? opponent?

—Apparently it was big for fun—I laughed, as the explosion diminished so did the dust, my body was exposed again—you have disappointed me giant PEKKA, I came with the purpose of fighting with very strong people and it is a pity that they have someone so weak guarding that door, but I'm tired of your talk, it's time for you to test a little of my power—draw my sword. 

Here !" again he threw his sword at me at high speed. 

—This battle has come to an end—I moved on his arm, reaching his neck. I hit his face with the hilt of my sword. I broke his forehead making it spurt blood. 

—No !— He complained about the pain—It can't be!—He held his forehead and looked at the palm of his hands, this pain I feel is very great. What you have done with me? 

—surrender, I'm still merciful to you—I pointed at him with my sword—the next attack will not be my hilt that hits you, it will be the edge of my sword that cuts off his head. Do you want to see her roll in just seconds? Because it's not hard for me to do it. 

—It is not necessary, you have defeated me legally, a warrior like me can differentiate the level of power we have and I would not have a chance against you. So if your intention was to go through that door ahead, come in"-he stepped aside-"I won't object if they want to go through it. 

—I congratulate you, James, the hours you spent with Lakai really helped a lot, not only have you become strong but also skillful and intelligent, it was not expected, Lakai is a very powerful vigilante, he is my teacher for a reason—Lord approached flatter me 

"You worried me a lot James, I thought that huge monster would kill you " Astrid cradled my hands, she felt tender, but once again I felt a little sad, it was the second time it happened to me. 

—Well done—in unison Kai and Mike congratulated me. 

We passed the door, but before we crossed it completely, the PEKKA told us something. 

—by passing this door you will reach a higher level, please be careful, you