Serpens was in his bed that night, his thoughts running around in circles. He didn't know what to do regarding Rose's condition anymore. He had tried all he could within his power to heal her but to no avail.In his troubled state, he decided to put a call through to professor Layton hoping he'd be able to help.“Hello, Mr. Ryu,” Professor Layton began, his voice low and steady.“Sir, I need your help,” Serpens replied, a sense of urgency in his voice.Professor Layton's eyes widened, “Is there a problem?” He asked, his curiosity piqued.“Yes sir,” Serpens replied. “It's about Rose,” he added.“What about her?” Professor Layton inquired.Serpens wasn't sure if discussing it over the phone would be better. “Sir, if you don't mind, can I come over to your place instead?” Serpens desperation came through.“Alright, Mr. Serpens. Let's meet tomorrow morning in my office after class.” Professor Layton suggested.Serpens heaved a sigh as he dropped the phone hoping that his meeting with prof
“You have to find the draconic gem and restore it to the heart of the third sea.” Professor Layton Bagan. “If Aquron should find the gem before you, then there's no way we can stop Bahamut.”“So, if I should get you sir, Aquron has fused with Winter and the reason is for him to find the draconic gem too.” Serpens asked, just to understand better.“Yes Mr. Ryu,” professor Layton nodded.“But why? I thought you said the draconic gem was to defeat Bahamut?” Serpens asked, his curiosity piqued.“Yes, Mr. Ryu…, if Aquron finds the draconic gem before you, it'll absorb it's powers and with the power it'll set Bahamut free. Nothing should make you allow Aquron get the gem before you do.” Professor Layton instructed.“But sir… what about Rose?”“Rose will be fine. You just need to fill her lungs with your own dragon's breath of fire, to prevent her heart from getting frozen.” Professor Layton advised.Serpens felt relieved knowing that there was a way he could stabilize Rose pending when he'l
“Good to see you again, Serpens,” Grandma Suki's voice woke him up. “Grandma!” Serpens exclaimed, his surprise palpable.Something told him he was dreaming, yet it felt so real. It's been over three years since Grandma Suki died and seeing her standing in front of him like she was still very much alive, filled him with a mix of surprise and fear.“You don't have to be afraid, Serpens,” Grandma Suki said, her voice calm yet firm.“Where am I?” Serpens asked, as everything around him appeared to be outworldly, like he was on some other planet or something. “Don't tell me I'm dead,” he added.“No, Serpens, you're not,” Grandma Suki began. “I was the one who called you here.”“But why?”“Because you don't yet understand what the fate of your world is. Everyone is counting on you, Serpens and you can't afford to fail them.” Grandma Suki said, her voice growing increasingly serious.Serpens eyes widened, as different thoughts raced through his mind. He was just twenty years old and at such
Serpens, fueled by a mix of anger and desperation, stormed through the alleyways of the city in his Harley motorcycle, his mid set in confronting Winter and retrieving the map and compass from him.It wouldn't be his first time standing up against him and he wasn't afraid. If he had done it, then he could still do it again. The base of the penthouse was where he had said he should meet him up.Upon getting to the base of the warehouse, he discovered that no one was there, fueling his anger even more.“Show yourself Winter!” He screamed. You're such a coward that you had to break into my house. You could have waited for a fight.” He blurted out angrily.Suddenly, his phone buzzed and it was a strange number. Swiping the phone screen to the side, he answered the call.“Hello, Serpens,” the voice at the other end called out to him. Serpens immediately recognised the voice as Winter's voice.“Winter, where are you?” He asked, his anger palpable. He remembered the last time he confronted
Inspector Lui noticed the gaping hole on the roof just as the team of paramedics took Serpens on the stretcher, taking him to the ambulance which was parked outside.He noticed the shreds of woods and tiles which were scattered around and the edges of the breach which were jagged and splintered.“What the hell happened here?” He whispered to himself as he crouched down, running his fingers over the rough edges, noting the sheer force required to create such damage.Something didn't sit right with him; like it was as if a wild beast had torn through and not just an ordinary man.“What are you thinking about?” His colleague, inspector Chan inquired, noticing the look on his face. “Don't tell me that you're still thinking that kid is extraterrestrial. You saw how badly wounded he was when we got in.”“That’s the point, Chan,” Inspector Lui's voice cut through the warehouse.“What's the point?” Inspector Chan asked, his curiosity piqued.“You saw his clothes torn apart? You saw how much b
Inspector Lui was full of optimism as approached Serpens’s house, the neighborhood quiet and still in the early afternoon. Seeing the house where Serpens and his sister lived, he couldn't help but marvel at how a twenty year old could afford such an exquisite apartment.He nodded, as he walked towards the door, his eyes scanning the area. The neighborhood appeared to be friendly as the quietness echoed with the wind that brushed past him, sending fresh air into his lungs.He knocked on the door, waiting for a response, but there was none. After a few moments, he tried the doorbell, listening intently for any sounds from within. Again, silence greeted him.Growing concerned, he turned and spotted an elderly woman tending to her garden next door. He walked over and called out, "Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know where the people who live here might be? I need to speak with the young man's sister."The neighbor looked up from her flowers, wiping her hands on her apron. "Oh, I'm sorry, dear. N
Serpens slowly regained consciousness in the hospital bed, his body heavy and his mind clouded with dizziness. The sterile scent of antiseptic and the distant hum of medical equipment filled the room. As he opened his eyes, they felt leaden, and a wave of fatigue washed over him. He tried to sit up but winced at the lingering pain from his injuries.Moments of his encounter with Winter flashed before his eyes, a reawakening of the brutal fate he had suffered in the hands of Winter. Not in his wildest dreams had he expected to be so humiliated by Winter. He wished he could undo everything, but he couldn't. He had lost to Winter and it was just a bitter pill that he had to endure swallowing.Dr. Sun noticed his movement and quickly approached, her face lighting up with relief. "You're awake," she said warmly, checking his vitals. "How are you feeling?"She had checked up on him a couple of times already and each time she did, it always left her in awe. Serpens's wounds healing by them
Serpens was discharged from the hospital on the evening of that same day. Before the end of the day, all his wounds had healed up and there was no need to keep him in the hospital.“Thank you so much, Dr. Sun,” he greeted as Serena led him out of the hospital.“You're always welcome.” Dr. Sun replied, smiling back at him.He reminded her to always look after Rose, assuring her that he'd do everything within his power to find the draconic gem and make sure Rose regains consciousness.Dr. Sun gave him the assurance that he had nothing to worry about. “I'll always watch over your girlfriend,” she teased.Serpens couldn't help but smile, wondering how he and Dr. Sun had become so close over night. Even if his secret was gradually becoming known to everyone, he felt confident that those who knew about his powers were those whom he could trust to keep his secrets safe.Serena led him towards the road where they hailed a cab that took them home.Getting to the house, they saw inspector Lui a