Serena stayed in her room all night after the funeral and refused to come out. All attempts by Serpens to make her come out proved futile. He could understand what she was quite going through but he wished she could accept the fact that Cheong was gone and wasn't ever going to come back.Returning to his room, he decided to go through a couple of things from school even if he wasn't able to fully concentrate. Xin had called him earlier and they had already decided to visit the Buhai sea the following day. With Winter now being chased by the police and the CIA, he felt it would afford them enough time to get the draconic gem before he did.His phone buzzed and it was Lan. He had almost forgotten that he had promised to go out with her during the weekend and the following day was the beginning of the weekend, the supposed day of their outing."Hello," Lan began, her excitement palpable from the tone of her voice."Hey, Lan, what's up?" He greeted me."Fine, just called to remind you of
Serpens woke up feeling so scared. He couldn't believe he would have to sacrifice Rose in order to defeat Bahamut. There was only one way to stop the prophecy from coming to pass and that was to prevent Winter from releasing Bahamut.He decided to go to the bathroom to wash up and to steel himself for the day's task. It was the day he will be visiting the Buhai sea with Xin. It would be the beginning of his quest to prevent Bahamut from being set free.After washing up, he walked up to Serena's room. She found her sleeping. It was obvious she was still grieving Cheong. He could understand her pains. He had felt the same way when Tiara left him for Yul. It had torn him apart.He picked up his phone and put a call through to Xin. He waited patiently as the phone rang waiting for Xin to pick up."Hello Serpens," Xin said from her own end."Xin, how're you doing?" Serpens asked."Nervous, but I'm fine. I don't know what to expect as we begin this journey today but I believe we'll succeed.
Serpens and Serena arrived at the cemetery quite early. The place was eerily quiet and it brought with a feeling of nolstiaga. It's been over six months since they last visited Grandma Suki's grave stone and it was already seeming like it's been years.Grandma's death had come as a big blow to Serpens and Serena. After the death of Grandma Suki, it felt like life had ended for the two of them until Serpens had encountered the dragonic power that had changed their lives."Grandma, sorry we've not visited you for some time now. We're really sorry," Serpens began."Yes grandma, we're sorry," Serena added. The two of them dropped their flowers and then proceeded to their parents' gravestones."Tsung Ryu and Sonia Ryu," were the inscriptions on the gravestones. Serena placed her hands on the gravestones running her fingers on each letter of the names."I don't really know much about you mom and dad but I know you guys were good people when you were alive," she began to say, her voice fill
Serpens and Xin arrived at the shore of the Bohai sea after asking Serena to go over to Professor Layton and tell him that he had sent her to him. "If he asks you who you are, tell him you're my sister." Serpens had said.Getting to the bank of the sea, Serpens could hear his heart beat. He held Xin by the hand as they looked at the vast expanse of water before them."Clam girl," Serpens called out. They waited for her to emerge as the waves danced from one part of the sea to the other.Suddenly, the surface of the water rippled, and the clam girl emerged, rising gracefully from the depths, her skin a delicate pearlescent hue, shimmering in the fading light. Her hair, a cascade of silken strands, glistened with droplets of seawater, adorned with shells and seaweed, giving her an ethereal, otherworldly beauty.Xin stepped back, the sight of the clam girl a bit scary and surprising at the same time. She had never seen anything like this before. It was entirely outworldly for her as her
Serpens and Xin arrived at the old house where he and Serena had grown up with their parents. It's been over fifteen years since he visited the place. After their parents' death, Grandma Suki forbade them from ever going there. She told them it was dangerous and that they were much safer living with her.Arriving at the place, Serpens was surprised to see that the house was still there, with no one living in it. It was unusual, as houses in Draketown were easily put out for mortgage by the government once the original owners no longer inhabit it and are not ready to sell it either."This is where me and my sister grew up," Serpens said, taking Xin by the hand and leading her to the entrance of the house, its weathered exterior covered in ivy and moss. The windows, cracked and grimy, offered only glimpses of the shadowy interior. The front door, barely hanging on its rusted hinges, creaked ominously as Serpens pushed it open, Xin walking behind him carefully.Stepping inside, Xin cou
The search for the manual guide wasn't easy. It was like there was nowhere they could find it. "Are you sure there's a Manual guide to this thing?" Serpens asked, doubting that one was ever provided for the machine."There should be. I know it's here somewhere." Xin replied, her optimism evident in her voice.Serpens feels frustrated and gives up the search, turning his attention to examine the intricate controls of the time machine, hoping he could decipher something and get to know how it works.Xin, who was so optimistic that there was indeed a manual guide to the time machine, kept searching as she turned her attention to the cluttered shelves and drawers around the laboratory. Her fingers brushed against old, dusty books and faded papers, her curiosity piqued by the fragments of a bygone era.Suddenly, she spotted a worn leather-bound book tucked between two large jars filled with strange, preserved specimens. She pulled it out carefully, revealing a manual guide with the title "
After what felt like an eternity but also an instant, the speed of the time machine began to slow down. The colors outside the windows gradually coalesced into recognizable shapes and forms. The thrum of the machine softened, and the lights dimmed slightly, signaling their arrival.With a final, gentle jolt, the machine came to a stop. The interior lights stabilized, casting a warm glow over Serpens and Xin. They exchanged a look of excitement and anticipation before cautiously opening the door.Stepping out, they found themselves in a different world entirely. The air was fresher, carrying the scent of blooming flowers and freshly turned earth. They were surrounded by a vibrant landscape, with rolling hills, dense forests, and a clear blue sky overhead. The architecture of nearby buildings confirmed that they have arrived in a past, entirely different from the one they had chosen."Where are we?" Serpens asked, surprised. "This isn't where we are supposed to land. The time machine w
Lady Urim lay on her straw-stuffed mattress in a dimly lit room, her face contorted with pain and sweat glistening on her forehead. Her breaths came in ragged gasps as she gripped the edges of the bed, her knuckles white with the effort. The room smelled of herbs and burning candles, an attempt to ward off evil spirits and ease her suffering."Hang on, the midwives are in their way," one of the female servants said, as she gestured towards another servant to call for the midwives.Lord Jong, although had longed to have a son, knowing fully well that he'll be sacrificed to Aquron, couldn't help but wish that the baby turns out to be a girl. It was the only way to save the life of the child."Lord Jong, you just have to prepare yourself for whatever it is that the outcome will be," his own friend and dragon slayer, lord Tai said, placing a comforting hand upon his shoulders.Lord Tai had too sacrificed a son to Aquron and knew exactly the feeling. He too, had wished that the child would