《Warriors of the Hilton》 1 Chapter:1 - Bloodline @@ Her sword striking the enemy down, Took herself off the limits, Cutting through her sharp edges take down every single man in the battlefield. Despite her countless dribble blood and injuries, can''t stop her katana to drove down the enemy''s blood. Her bravery can be seen in her tearless eyes. That''s how she owns the victory. It''s about centuries ago ''war of spirit stone'' era passed away. Leaving it traces behind to build a sorrowful history. The Kings of Havana and Nintryon have a great battle to achieve the spirit stone and be the most powerful kingdom among all continents. Besides, their cruel nature has no limits. It''s a known fact that ''powers can build, bring peace and joy, as well as power can also destroy. Its multiple sides of emotions show kindness, greatness, greediness, anger, sadness, depression'' and as long as power remains in conquered, it''s bringing up well too, misuse can forbid a person forever from life, reality, and nature. As long as the Kings understand this, the war has eaten up many soles. People suffer and their pain makes such a consequence that can''t be forgotten through sluggish of time. Almost 4 decades have passed. The slumber nights are just like tar, taunt people and their Kings in so unfair manner. Beneath uniting knowledge; Havana''s king secret services have trained some warriors to be used in the future battles, this was an upgraded version of the executer. One of them was a girl named "Mizuki."@@ 2 Chapter:2 -To Herself ''Hilton'' capital of all heartily Havana, blooming flowers can be seen on the streets, such a pleasure providing the place and the people are much appreciated for their warm welcome. besides that, the second face of that town, sorrow tale can be heard too, her story was just beneath those winds. On the day when her parents die, she left her home. it''s kinda pity for her, being an orphan she acknowledges the pain of loneliness. Suffering through hunger,begging around on the streets of Hilton. Sometimes even being a thief doesn''t bother her much. memories with her parents make her cry out loud all alone. But there is no such time for Mizuki to think herself so under pity. Cause she has to survive... One day General Shino pass secretary down the road city of Hilton. A soft voice distracted his ears. Chasing the sound Shino takes his steps under a bridge. He saw a young girl about 12-13 years old. Wearing torn rags, crying all by herself, like as she already had given up. Besides that, her eyes were sparkling but full in vain, she contains great potential. The general asks."who are you and why are you crying?" Mizuki replied with a painful voice "its nothing I just try to be brave enough to accept my fate for being an orphan, begging around the streets. I am Mizuki my parents were killed 4 long seasons ago. But neither police or I could find the ''culprit''. Shino gently said, "I''m so sorry for your loss, please stop crying, it can''t change the fact that your parents were dead..." Mizuki nodded her head and looked into shino eyes and said, " I can''t help, memories with them can''t allow me to do so. " Shino smiles a little bit" if it doesn''t make you strong enough to build you brave, it''s worthless...so stop crying and move on. Even your memories bring pain it''s precious, cause it shows the diamond days you spend with them " Mizuki cried out"you are right but, I can''t take it anymore, without parents I may survive, but for me, it''s worthless to spend days all by myself alone." Shino frequently asked, "if someone there who rely on you and you can count on them too, this could make you happy, is celebrating with them is it important to you?" she replied."not just happy but it''s bringing me joy, from my loved ones who care for me, I''m just a kid so, it''s better to be someone I can trust like family cause I can share my emotions and that''s how I never ever feel alone or depressed" General Shino smiled quietly, and it''s the time he decided to raise her as a Fairly Gradian. Under his assistance, Mizuki found herself at the top among her alley executers. At the last lesson, General Shino said her " Mizuki allow yourself to count on someone so they can count on you. Be brave enough, has courage, I know you deserve to be a warrior. Share your countless tears with your alley. Show your swordsmanship. And acceptance your weakness does not make you weak, it just shows your other side. That''s what''s making you a human, so whenever you cry, let it all out. So you can never go in vain for the same reason again. Girl you can do this, you''re always being my love and trust child " How much her father general inspire her it''s worth. Giving her his knowledge, love, and understanding, he finds her as a part of him. This is the time when Mizuki decided to live life to fealty for her country. At a random day Walking along the street, Mizuki seems a little sad, for an unknown reason. But when she notices, she Swiftly ran towards the castle. It''s being a rumor spread all over the town. Finally, the day came over when an unknown source fire up the mess of tracing out for acknowledge of spirit stone... The king of Havana summoned team Mizuki for the task. This was the time such kind of warriors has to rise for its destiny''s journey. 3 Chapter:3 -Journey to the Akami Mountains That was the day when the sun was shining in the bright blue sky. The team of five people took their stand in search of spirit stone. All are well trained to serve there kingdom. Kazu the eldest, like an older brother, Himoto was sweet and smart she was the youngest member of the team, Rin was the hottest brown eyes boy among all, Jimin the most experienced warrior and Mizuki the team leader. Each has its own unique skill. Binding them together. It was the strongest team Havana can possibly offer. They were well aware that each one has to face even death at last. But still some hope in their eyes and believe in there comrades they are ready to encounter any barrier. Before leaving and a fair well goodbye. Mizuki gazed upon in Shino''s eyes. Not even a word they said but eye to eye they contact, that was enough. It was a sign to encourage her, to tell her, that he believes in her, The ones who are chosen are the right full people for this job, and that makes sense. Because of the rumor of terrorists. It was forbidden hills. On the way to Akami mountain range, they have packed enough supply to support them for several days. Rin rent a Carrier for 14 thousand on behalf of so long traveling. It''s going to take about 3 weeks to aporch to the right spot. So after a long traveling of 4 days, they found a place in the plum town to stay at night. While booking rooms. Himoto suspected something weared, but she was not sure and asked the counter boy " on the way I heard a bell, is that sound coming from church? "The counter boy replied" yes mam, 2 km away from our motel Near circuit street just opposite to lake Okijava there is a church with the big bell tower" before going to bed the counter boy pleased them to sleep before midnight. For an unknown reason. Rin wakes up as he has to use the washroom. He was little sleep turn his head to the wall clock " oh! All ready 12 midnight, ah! I can''t properly sleep, this bed makes me sick. " He is on the way to the counter to ask for another room. Rin heard that someone was calling him, without even look he moves on to the counter, but it was empty. Suddenly a wolf cried. Rin walked to the window just aside of counter he saw, wolfs are surrounded the motel. It looks like they are guarding the motel. Rin Rush towards his alleys "wake up" sound loud enough to wake everyone. They sneak out of the motel to see someone for help, unfortunately, there was no humans instead of animals over the town. When they went back. An old letter was on the counter. " Dear customer, I''m so sorry for not in there for your help. If you are reading this, then you have not listened to my words. I thought this might not happen but now it can''t help. I''m not able to help you until 4 am. I can only tell you a story. 18 years ago a man arrived in the town with his wife and children on vacation. He was looking very happy with his family on the 3rd day his whole family was killed mysteriously. Police didn''t talk any action not even people of the town. When he gives up, he cursed '' everyone in this town become animals and live a life like pray until each person dies. Every night a devil hunts you all down. And hang himself in the fan. From that day on everyone in this town become as he says so and being killed day by day. We have to find some solution, so we cried for help to a witch in near town. He temporary resolve this but, He also said - it''s only gone work on day time after the sun falls, at midnight my spell washed away till 4 am morning. The permanent solution is a special kind of blossom flower which is grown only in Miraz temple. Pluck and burn it in the center of the town. You can find the temple in the East Forest. That''s how it happened. This much details I can only provide you. If you can help us be care full, that temple is full of mysteries. One more thing is alert don''t, believe what you see or hear, instead of that you have to feel the danger. Yours sincerely Counter boy Sammy " After reading this they move their steps towards the jungle. "Hey did you hear something, it''s like someone is coming over" Jimmin whispered. "don''t listen to its a trap we have to concentrate. We are not allowed to look or hear. If we do, we will die for sure." Mizuki warned her alley. After reading the text, Mizuki wants to help people of the plum town. The Team walks continuously for 2 days. Now they are outside of the temple " are you ready? " Mizuki asked." If you want to retreat, you can go back now it''s not even your business so no need to get into it " she advised. No one in the team tries to stop her or want to leave her on her own. " Mizuki looks, I know you want us to leave and think of yourself first listen carefully if anything goes wrong Not a single person here blames you," Himoto said. "Yup even if we die, we will die together," Kazu said. "Ok fine enough of you chit-chat let''s go," Rin smiled with his words. They entered inside without any fear. "Take every step with caution," Mizuki warned. While they were walking, different types of sound try to distract them but not a single of them hears or looked that. They walk continuously deeper inside of the temple. Finally, they see the flower blossom...it''s the brightest of all kinds shines and more cream pink in colour. But it''s not easy to get hands on it. It was very up high in the tree. To get it Rin climbed, before even touch the flower a big hand slash him down. It was a beast full of black grey scales all over his body, big green eyes having well-developed claws hearing and power of his eyes are quite sharp. But it was not alone it''s following comrades join the Battle soon. They are the protector of the flower known as blossom guards. So strong, too sharp, even a fly can''t get near to the blossom flower. When it jumps in front of the team, it''s like, an earthquake came over. 55 feet tall around 600-650 kg in weight. Looking them in anger and as his feast. With an injured fellow comrade, and a beast ahead, that''s a little harsh but their spirit doesn''t break and cowardness can''t even count. This Battle just began. 4 Chapter:4_1/2 - The Protector - Miraz Plum Blossom Guards. Part-1 a faith to figh "Stay back." "Stand behind" Kazu and Mizuki together they said. A giant beast waiting for themi to make their move. Mizku was not sure what kind of power does that beast contains so she was a little bit nervous. She can''t allow any kind of mistakes. Mizuki swallows her fear under her protective nature. Slowly she moves towards Himoto - " take him out now, Kazu and I will distract it ok...When the right time comes, you two get out of this mess." "Jimin accompany them to the outside" Jimin nodded his head yes. "Hey, beast look here want to fight come on" Mizuki roar. The beast turns toward Mizuki slowly with a Grr voice, it jumped upon her. "Hey overhear," Kazu shouted from the other side. Trying to distract the beast as much as they can. Mizuki drew her katana and rained upon the beast. Beast was so alert that he dodged the attack and now he jumped upon at the top of her before the beast can attack, Kazu strike back. Dodging the sword once again it jumped and climbed over the temple walls...screamed loud enough to make a person deaf. Mizuki''s legs were shaking out of terror. She looked at her comrade, take a short breath to calm down herself from the shock. Kazu advise her to take it out of the temple so he can pluck the flower. Mizuki is trying harder to get the beast out but the beast didn''t move a step out of the surrounding area of the tree. As it was protecting the flower. Mizuki and Kazu understand that the beast doesn''t harm them if they don''t go near the tree. They have to do something. Kazu shouted "Mizuki.'' She looked at him Kazu nodded his head down "now" angerly they both jumped over it having both of their hand holding the sword they strike with full force. But that doesn''t even count, beast slashes them down with both hands. Covered up in wounds and blood they tried their best. Mizuki asked Kazu " is this the end? " On the other hand of the story Himoto, Jimmin, and Rin are surrounded by a little soldier of Miraz allied force. They can guess that as they were similar looking as the beast. But in a smaller size. They look like the worse nightmare of them ever they dreamed. Jimmin''s mind was a little tense. But he can''t let them harm his comrades. They are so many how could we fight? I have to do something. No, I must do something I can''t let those harm them. I must escort them to safety. " Himoto looked at Jimin, this is no time for them to stand their feet behind. Himoto asked Jimin to let her help him, but Jimin knows if she went help maybe they all die. So as to enable them to live he shouted her to go out of this way of the mess " go out, I can handle this situation." Himoto understands his will of scarification. Trust can be implemented in her eyes but she. Silent words can''t say. Just wiping her tears "best of luck" and say goodbye. " I''ll come back as soon as possible." As her heart pain, her voice crumbled a piece of silence occurred at that time. The person she secretly loves was injured and the person she trusted the most have to fight. It''s the situation where they have a Moto "not to fail, not die" it was a period of time wounded them among the winds of death barrier. But also hope that could count the end of an era of fear and sadness. She swipe Swiftly and gets Rin to safety. " Now be safe...Shall we begin" from those words he jumped boosted with full force, attacking the enemy right ahead? While on another half. Kazu was hardly breathing, While Mizuki was fading her faith to win she even not barely move. their injuries can''t split up there confident but they can''t lie themselves the fact that their victory percentage is low, even though its no time to think any shit. It was sake for their life and as for the duty of being warriors they try to take there stand in front, this was the last chance so they can''t give up " Kazu I hope this is the last strike we can afford so get up, we have to realise what we have, for the last time I''m counting on you" Mizuki cried with her tears rained down. Kazu was desperate he can''t lose his faith and focus, this time as per its the last they can suffer for their victory. Roaring thunder of the beast crumble the walls of the Miraz temple beast is at its peak. A lied victorious fight, for them they can''t nearer to the striking win, they fall once again. Words fall down, him and her for them this is the end of their strength. " Mizuki let me join your hands" " Off course Kazu, even we die today we have our warriors dignity and we still be together" " Let hope so there everything gone fine in afterlife" they both put a little smile on their faces and Tie their hands together, they are ready for the heavens. Death ahead even they can''t cry, spirit reborn as wise as they were with each other. " Rosie I''ll come for you wait for me there in heaven. We will be together, at least this time " Kazu was going to reunite with her late wife. Maybe god and angles bless them it''s just sudden, a flash of lightning thunder slashes upon its destructive power. It''s the spirit of a real man. finally, a hope of light returned. It was Jimmin. A fight neutralizes the power awake of a quality enemy "the beast". "Come at me " 5 chapter:4_2/2. The Protector - Miraz Plum Blossom Guards. Part-2 To him ¡ª(5 years back) A man was sitting inside a coffee shop peacefully. Yes, it was Jimmin. Looking outside of the window, the rain seems so fine water droplets dip dop dip falling on the plants gardened over another side of the shop window. Such a pleasureful day. It was about 12:45 at the noon Jimmin seems happy fine and fair. He ordered a sweet chocolate strawberry cake and a cup of dark coffee with a mild sugar added and toping of choco chips. So he was perfectly enjoying his meal. No tension, no worry and carefree weekend. It was the day off, so he has a lot of time to encounter. generally, he went to a nearby park for walking or exploring the streets of Hilton or sometimes horse riding but this time what goes in his head or maybe he was hungry or because of the rain, whatever is the reason it doesn''t matter much. He was enjoying his day very much. That''s his fate or it can be said a fortunate fairy tale come true. Came form with it''s not expected alarm. "Ting! Ting!" This Sound of the bell opens a new path. Yup, an opportunity for Jimmin''s forbidden love sin. Named "Kita". A sweet, cute, smart and handsome guy who can take a closet rat out of its hole and let him see the rainbow side of the world with protection provided under a colorful umbrella. So wet, so cold appearance and holding a yellow umbrella Kita entered. While getting in. He''s smiled and his little words from his mouth sign of acknowledging confidence nature. He spoke, "may I sit here ?" Kita asked to Jimmin in a freeway. as Jimmin was, accompanied by himself and very few people to talk inside of the cafe. He allows Kita to sit by his side. "It''s a little chilly and a lot wet outside. Seems this presence of rain after a long time. Pretty sure makes such a quiet day for everyone. but probably, not my type. I''m all wet, shivering with cold." "I must get you on my boring side. I know I''m a little scum head irritating everyone around, please don''t mind" "No no, it''s fine I''ll enjoy your company very well. You may continue." Jimmin said expressively. "A...A..A... Oh! Sorry... For being in a conversation I almost forgot to introduce myself. I''m Kita and your pretty name?" "It''s Jimmin. Nice to meet you" Their conversation goes on and on. Seems two pretty love bird are about to create a new era of their world''s history. Chapter wise their faith is about to begin. That''s how they meet... (The eve before the journey) 7:30 pm on Tuesday Sitting beside the river ''hakabe'' the moon and the twinkling stars grazing their light like a blessing above the sky from heavens. Jimmin and Kita were holding their hands as for a farewell goodbye in hope to reunite again. Their words, as well as sentences, admire their diamond days with each other, as Kita said. "It has been a long trip of 5 years we meet. Cry, laugh, holding hands, stand side by side, believing in self, and trusting our bond. We share every type of difficulty and typical situation. ''Jimmin...'' it may be the fault in our Stars that this fortune came. We have to divide this time. Promise... You''ll keep hope in me. Remember where ever, whenever any kind of problem surrounding you, I''ll never leave. As for you, as for us. If we keep trying, the faith in our hearts may come true." "Those were the precious words for that I admire you. Kita I know I may not return. But remember to keep a happy smile on your face. Even not in my presence. I''m sure that you can still feel me." Their kind hearts with there sin of love, Jimmin kept it inside for a long time finally came to become his strength. a bond unbreakable even with the full force applied by the dignity of there society, can''t have the strength to pull him back. Fighting with his full internal force, trying to do his best. So he can look up into sky consisting of so-called colorful rainbow awaits for them. "Kita even in the situation like this I''ll look forward to you, I''ll fight. Until I see the sun. Even it is my sin to love you with all my heart, I promise that I never gave up to this love, to the internity. I know it''s harsh for you too to live under a minority in an unacceptable society. But whatever the gesture of the people awkward faces toward us I''ll never be ashamed to let go of my fear. Holding hands, passing through the window to escape through this habitat we can make our own world too. So wait until then these gloomy days passed away. Cause On the other side I want you to hug tighter than ever." Keeping every single memo of his Kita, Jimmin keeps forcing himself to protect his beloved he kept his promises what he made. Even his swords aren''t working he took his stand and encountering the beast. His heart his soul never let him loose hope. Countless injuries calling him back but his dare to oppose those by just a single-word "family" keep him going. At the final showdown, Jimmin took his Dagger out of his pants pockets and throw it with full force towards the flower. He knows this was his last. The beast was at his fullest and with a single swipe beast was going to strike him, instead of protecting himself he let the beast attack him. It was not their luck. But skill. Provide one of the Daggers to strike the stemen on the flower. And when it does. The fallen flower take every beast with it. This finally over... Mizuki took the flower and they all move out of the temple... 6 Chapter:5 - Rin and Himoto The darkest hour ended. after plucking the flower, the temple becomes pale and fragile. The temple was hardly standing, It can drown down any minute. So it''s better to move outside. due to the flower, it maintains it''s beauty well. and the beasts were created by the flowers magic to defend itself from the predators. Taking their steps outside. They feel Very proudly and carefully. The team gets itself out of the temple. A glance in their smile tells a winning story, their faith and wounds finally came into motion. They take a chance and fulfill the duty as warriors. For them, it''s a great honor to serve their people this is what they live for. It may look a little harsh to live like a proud servant of the country, but the truth is they enjoy in serving for there beloved land. To defend whom they love, express freely their emotions and have a bond stronger than diamond. By believe in their fellow alley they are proud to call themselves as the protector. And they are proud to do so. So by the end of this dark night, this feeling is just like a fresh sun rising above in the fully colored blue sky. And the newborn path awaits for its new mystery towards its journey. "Are you both all right? Let me check." Jimmin examines his fellow alley. "Don''t worry that''s just a little rat. We are perfectly fine. Even you were not there we get the game boy." ''Really Mizuki?'' Jimmin was little acted surprised with her reaction like that but who cares, that''s finally over. "Where are Himoto and Rin?" Kazu was worried about them. Before defeating the little scum headed beasts sidekicks he orders them to leave. As per the guidelines are given by Jimmin, Himoto and Rin appointed toward the north side of the temple to hide and heal themselves. "Fine enough of this chit chat Jimmin, Kazu let us find them first." Now towards the north. (At the hiding place of Himoto and Rin) It is a little shade old type house. 6-8 miles away from the Battleground of the temple very shabby and clumsy but still strong enough to provide shelter. They found a better place to stay. And support their strength to gain once again. "You are lucky your wound was not much. It can be worse if don''t fall into waters. Be more careful next time." "I''m sorry for making you worry." "Ok just lay down where you are." Rin was thankful for Himoto to treat him Better as she can possibly do. Rin drops his head down a little for a while. He asked Himoto. "How does it feel ?" "What?" Asked Himoto. " A pain feels so desperate to ache this heart more comfortable and pleasure when someone around whom we can acknowledge the precious one just wanna stay with them and have to provide a shield against any kind of harm" Himoto stopped her clean by listing to these words for a while but soon started to do her work. "I don''t know these feelings well but, Maybe it''s the feeling to love someone more than the person itself. It''s cost so much and also not so much with a soft touch and simple word it can come to a commitment." She doesn''t even look at Rin. But they both know there wills are the same. "Nor you neither I have the guts to say it for a long time. What is our relationship with each other we may understand it''s just not a friend or fellow comrade it more than that. I''m a man so it''s my duty to serve first. So I''m asking you ''will you be the one,'' whom I can trust to spend rest of my life without worrying about future and think that everything passes by tie the hands together and be side by side forever. I can''t promise a trouble-free life but, I desperate to do my best. When we returned home will you be my bride?" Rin and Himoto just smile at that moment, cause there are no answers for that question rather then their eyes itself explain the flown emotions. Word to expression now becomes a perfect companion. For love, it can be felt in the wind and breeze quite sufficient to tell a story has started. 7 Chapter:6 - Days and stars It was about 6:45 pm in the evening. Jimmin sense a sound, quite clear it was a river nearby. He asked his comrades to come along as he was thirsty his neck and tongue were dry. They move toward the sound. About half a mile they found a place to rest the night near the river. It was a pleasant place having a small size waterfall. Water falling above about 5 meters. The effects of twinkling light of fireflies and the bell ringing of the insects make once heart relaxing and sole more comfortably and peacefully. The lake spread its ambrosia all around and giving life force to every cell. It''s a habitat good enough to full fill basic needs. The sky blesses the place so well to see it''s beauty under the light of the full moon. Yes, such a place exist. For them, this is the most precious thing to preserve. As per their tidiness speaks they want to have a bath to purify and heal themselves. And they deserve it too after a stressful hard work. Sitting on the rock attached to a plum tree Under the night sky near the lake, Mizuki was worrying about their mission but she was unable to share with anyone. Her pale face gets the attention of Kazu, and he takes his steps towards Mizuki. Speaking off his words he asked whether she is all right or not. Mizuki tensed a bit but she keeps smiling. Her vocal Express her insecurities while saying. Kazu can understand so he tries to calm her down. "I must admire, this place is much peaceful, ah! I got relaxed and lazy, what do you think ?" "Yes, I admit that it just so fresh and free in here." "Kazu do you remember? How our days back in Hilton, you, me and Rosie were together. You two are always like my family and be thankful to God for giving me, caretakers. Rosie was one of the kindest people I have ever know, she was good, brave, strong, and have so many infinite qualities. Her angle like a smile was way more hard to express in word." "Yup, true I also appreciate your feelings it''s hard but even she is in heaven her true sense of presence always blessings us deep down inside our hearts." "Still her words revolving around my mind that gives me hope to be good as I can and do well things not for aprication but for self-satisfaction. For the love that can create happiness is way more worth then money or power. That''s why I love to give, so it''s my way of living." At the time of Rosie''s end days, her vocal tales are pure gold. Blessings in her hope and to reunite with Kazu her few sentences are scribbled "Even the darkness inside of you follows, I definitely wipe them out with the love and tears we share will make this world more communicative so you will never feel alone." I guess once he married her, with a kiss they became one. But what kind of fortune they have, she died from cancer. It was hard to get himself out of the pain. And the memories of Rosie make Kazu cry. It was a pang of guilt that he can barely move on from. But he was trying his best. A sudden sound came from behind the bushes "Mizuki" it was Himoto to ask for her. Apparently, Himoto was outing for getting some supplies. As she heard the voice of the river, she follows the sound and finally they meet she was happy to see them. Mizuki asked for Rin as he was not with Himoto. She explained the situation, and the team follows the lead of Himoto to see for Rin. They have no time so After the approach to Rin, they move towards the plum town. It was about 4:30 am in the morning they appear as the angels of the god. The town people were so happy to see them. Mizuki asked for the center of the town so they can burn the flower to let all free from this curse. One of the people in the town shows them the way. Along with the team the town people also move toward there and gather around making a circle in the center. With a flash Jimmin through the flower upward and Mizuki bunt it with single short of the spear. The town''s people were very thankful to them to let them free forever from this curse. Meanwhile, Rin was little curious about a fact so he asked the counter boy "while we were in here we haven''t sense any beast coming towards the town. And I''m sure that the beast guarding the temple can''t leave the flower. Then who was it? "The counter boy replied with a smile on his face" I''m sorry that I haven''t told you everything I should tell you the truth first. It''s a story long about 8 years ago. The sole of the man that has killed himself was the beast. That came at every night to encounter. And he can''t be stopped until every human in this town will disappear." It was shocking news, but Himoto asked: "what do you mean by that?" Sadly counter boy said "Actually it was a great battle. Every sole in this town was disappearing day but day. Without any effort to protect ourselves. Well-known fact do something then sit around and let be killed. It was worse than death to live in fear. So at night when he appears, we all took a chance to encounter the beast and let ourselves free from the curse. Every Nobleman and women took their spirit around and whatever weapon they have and stand against it. But we fail with the cost of our lives. It didn''t stop until the people of this town all dead. When that happened, it disappeared in the air." It was very shockingly sad but true, the people of the town were actually the soles. The dead soles trapped in the grounds of plum. There is only one way to release them from the prison i.e. the flower. With the end of the pretty flower petals and it''s flown Ash every one will disappear. As for them, it was their sin to back off and do nothing to protect the man that died due to helplessness. While thanking them in tears the town people wipe out slowly and slowly. One thing for sure they were free. At the ending, counter boy''s emotions are presented through the word "thank you for everything" with a little droplet of a tear in his eyes he and all merged with the wind. Faded and flown into the morning sky. Such critical sentences the life to live on its sin it''s far more painful than death itself. It was a living hell that has encountered every single one. Even though it''s not even any fault for them but can''t deny the fact that the battle tells them an important lesson to learn to leave a fearless life rather than die with it every single day. The sun has grown big, move upwards into the sky it shows the town in a different way this time. Old and shabby buildings tell the sins story of the town leaving behind some witness with some sad faces remembering the smile that can never be back... 8 Chapter:7- A way to Eas It''s a haze in the morning at the mountain ranges. and a hazy vision was visiting them for a short period of time. even it''s 8:30 am, the visuals are not much clearer. the team was supposed to go straight forward until the next stop. but Mizuki was worried that they have lost their path very far. as their compass doesn''t work, she asked Rin to climb up the tree and see which was the direction east. Rin climbed up and see for the sun. but still, nothing was seen. he has to go more up to see the sun''s dim light. so he said to Mizuki that, they have to climb up to the hill. "ok we have to find a way first" Mizuki was concerned with him so she agrees to go. for that, they need a proper plan so they gather around and open their maps. the team surrounded the area and Kazu was leading the direction this time "we have passed from the plum town and its about 4 km from our point of location now. if I''m right then we much be here" he pointed his hand to the exact location of them in the map. "we came from that direction right? and that was the west side of the map so to go to the east we have to take the route from the north direction, this the only way up. "alright there" Jimmin pointed his finger toward the north. while they were walking frequently the sound came from behind. it was the same sound Rin heard before inside of the motel. he asked his team to stop. Rin was now confirmed that someone was following them. "stay here" move toward the bushes we''re the sound came from. before he can look into it a crow flew away at sudden from the other side of the bushes. "come on Rin it was just a crow nothing to worry about," Himoto said. "Anything wrong?" Kazu asked. "No nothing, it''s just my vision." Mizuki understands Rin''s feelings but she said nothing cause she was not sure what was he trying to hint, but she knew that there something bothering him. it''s was suspicious for the team that these green hills were so silent. it can be assumed that there was less possibility of life form in four-footed cause its hill area, and can''t support them to freely move but at least there should be some birds chirping sound on trees. but rather then that crow there was no traces of life. Mizuki was a little tensed after the incident. but she was not showing her worries. Rin was now more alert than before, he knows anything can happen in these suspicious hills. moving straight toward up hills, they heard a rock coming towards them. they ran but at a certain point, the team got confused where the sound coming from. either east or west or north or south. like a flash of lightning, it came from upwards Jimmin cried out loud "jump." they just survived from crashing under the rock. it seems that someone might plan to do so. whoever that was they were trying to stop them at any cost. his efforts were successful, the team lost its way and didn''t know where they are. but they keep walking into the forest, the mist gets darker and darker Mizuki asked them not to leave her side. but unfortunately, one by one they split up individual. and lost in puzzles of mist. "Tin.....Tin..." it was quite clear that it''s a sound of a bell coming from behind Himoto. slowly she turned around but saw nothing. getting back on her track she was moving straight. they all keep quiet, cause they knew if they make a sound the enemy can know their position. so quietly they search for each other. "Jimmin" sound loud enough to hear coming from Jimmin''s left-hand side. it was similar to Kazu''s voice. at first, he thought it was just a trap but when Kazu cried for help he swiftly rushes towards it. on another side, Kazu was lighting up the torch so his comrades can see him. unfortunately, only Rin sees it and came toward him. Mizuki takes her steps very carefully but that doesn''t even count, suddenly she falls under the ground. and now Mizuki was trapped in between ground holes she tries really hard to get out from there but each time she tries, she fails. finally, Mizuki saw a root hanging on over the walls. by grabbing it she took herself out of the hole. but what she sees that was quite unexpected. she was in a totally different world sky was so bright. Japanese macaque and racoon dog can be seen. there was also a sand cat running around the grounds of the hills forest. Mizuki has a better knowledge of animals it habit and habitat. so she can easily deny the fact that there is a chance of finding a desert cat in the mountain range. she took her sword and cut through the air. the slash wiped out the scenario completely. she opens her eye. she was still in the hole. it was actually an illusion made by some sort of hidden magic in the mountains. when her vision clear she saw the hole was about 20 feet deep and she stuck in it. there was a dark tunnel ahead of her. having no choice rather than go in there and have no way to climb back she has to move inside of the tunnel to find a way out. she has only her twin sword, spear, some food supplies and medicines with no light supply so were searching for it. luckily she found a branch of tree, she tore one of her clothes and rolled it then burn. and move towards the tunnel. 9 Chapter:8- Mysteries of the woods Mizuki was following the tunnel route in search of the way outside. and she disappears into the dark mists. "Tin-Tin" Himoto was again head the sound of the bell. but this time clearer, the sound was increasing per sec, and it was just behind her. she was now ready, swiftly swipe herself she turns back to strike. but, unfortunately, there was no one. a cry heard but Himoto from the other side. this time she moves towards the voice little by little steps count for her. her vision gets clear the mist was fading away. at a certain point, she saw a girl was crying behind a tree trunk. looked so petty but maybe not dangerous. she asked her " are you all right?" the girl quietly half turned back, she said no. Himoto was not unable to see her eyes only her lips were seen, because of her hair covers half of her face. that was a little bit horrible but even then. as per her helping nature calls, that time she has to move forward to help. she moves and moves to know her reason for crying. the girl turns up her head in a scary way slowly, facing Himoto directly. Himoto got some real goosebumps. the face was totally pale greyish white in colour. her lips are so annoying red. her hair and body were totally wet. wearing up slang torn cloth she was like totally screwed up. it is like a horror sound, the girl whispered. "Do you wanna play?" this was just enough to haunt Himoto down. but ever her mind doesn''t her want to go, so move. just like a child, she was desperate to what is that. her hands automatically take her right hand with a snail speed to touch her cheeks like a warm hug. before she softly touches her. the girl smiles and with a flash turned into bats and flew circulatory surrounded Himoto. Himoto tries to resist but she can''t. she wasn''t known what''s was going on. after the bats cover her up Himoto felt temporary paralyzed. it''s like a dream she wakes up in a castle looked like a hunted one. assuming herself in sleeping mode she tried to slap herself in order to wake up but it hurts her. "it isn''t a dream you fool" she scrolls herself. rubbing her face she looked around. the castle was huge and a very dim light can be seen. the walls are creepy and rigid. blood stain can be seen in the walls. Himoto looked around. it was about 10 feet up the ceiling and the tunnel where she was, about 10 steps wider. the length of the tunnel was still unknown. in order to find herself out of the castle, she uses to walk and walk until she finds her way. a randomly sound of vibration was coming from the front of Himoto. hearing like a median mediation but horror like a wind glaze of a dark forest. every step, counting her to a limitless fear. when the sound sudden stop it a warning for something bad is about to happen. Himoto gets alert herself. she took out her blade hunter in order to protect herself and have only her hand to hand combat skills. in a device posture of her body, it can easily recognise she was now fully geared up for a fight. she looked left then she looked right. by slashing the hunter she was calling the enemy towards her. carefully she took her sense to work assumes that it can be anywhere. a dark light encounter towards her it was at random but Himoto was able to avoid the attack. she ran toward the direction but finds nothing. again shooting arrows from an unknown source came. by dodging the invade arrows she jumped up high to see who was behind all of this. but once again she fails to find. at a time of being herself protected one time came she was hit by a pebble in her head region. once she turned to the direction she saw a 100 bunches of bats flew to her. protecting her with her both hands in a posture the hands are in her front side of her face. it was quite dim, and just a sec but during her survival with the bats she saw the same figure of the girl smiling beside her. when the bats passed she drill down the ground but she wakes up once again. her strength did not give up yet. until now she knew that this is not an enemy in a solid form more likely virtually but that much really to damage someone easily. Abut what she acknowledges up to this time that they are some supernatural act so a physical attack can no longer support her until she ties some spell under her weapon but there no such time to do so. instead of do a spell cast in her weapon she cast it on her bare hands and legs. when the spell cast her fists where in blue flames and feet are in the hard wrecker state filled with red lava in her legs. "Why don''t you wanna play?" the girl''s voice echoed this time on the left side of Himoto. a figure of that girl appears.in an inappropriate manner. this was not looking like an actually girl some kind of horrible monster coming toward her walking in 4 hands and legs looking like afulltime camel. what will Himoto gone do? (for more knowledge stay tune) 10 Chapter:9- with? A strange grey white face, camel leg creature was rushed towards Himoto. looked so horrible was stepping slowly in an inappropriate way. suddenly she screamed loud and ran to the direction where Himoto was standing. her eyes way red as blood and slimy mouth saliva overflow upon her lips. Himoto''s body was shaking, this time she was frightened and questioning herself"what is this creature?" but even that much she has to keeps on fighting. she rapidly took out her hunter and slashed to the girl. with the raining destruction inside of her hunter count to wreck her enemy sole for once. but, that can''t even touch her with a hunting strike. each time she slashes, the girl survive it very easily. Himoto understood it''s useless to attack with tools to an unusual way to an unknown creature. as it seems attacks are useless. Himoto thought that if the hunter or any of her tool didn''t work maybe she can beat her within a hand to hand combat. she desperately throws her weapon and geared up for a first fight. her body posture was calling the devil towards herself. as an advantage, she was the master of judo, karate taekwondo. so it''s not easy to accept herself defeated. at first its a random attack. with her right hand, she strikes her out with the chop move. not much harm, but push back her body for a while. on upon that she rapidly kicks too but the girl dogged again by slightly jumping up. Himoto looked her up and try to strike her down with her moves, her left leg''s slashes upwards. but don''t even touch her. Himoto now understands how much she tries this type of fight count on her spirit to call off the demon to wipe that evil out. was now at high risk of countless failure. now the time has to come she eventually did her best. a while after the attacks happened. the girl runs with her four legs away from her like an ape. but it does not look like she''s was running away but has something else. so Himoto followed her until they came up to a place. the place looks like a big palace, dark and very dim light was there, it''s very hard to recognize details of the castle. but it was sure that the place was wrecked, walls stairs were crumbled and the floor seems totally broken, the whole building was about to fall. eventually running,she disappears from the senses of Himoto but even that Himoto tries herself to counter her down. she slowly turned her head and looked left and then right. but, no one was there. at a sudden mean time screaming of bats flown towards Himoto from the stairs upward and surrounded her. "what is going on?" she doesn''t know what to do. like a whip of air bats shrinks and diaper with Himoto in thin air. all is left now is her Hunter she left behind while fight. "tip ...tip.....tip....." sounds like droplets of water disturb Himoto''s ears. she was trying hard to get her senses back. while trying to open her senses once again. she herself feel to be seen go beyond into another dimension. looked so pale dark. light even can''t afford to enter the atmosphere. she was unwillingly blind, deaf and mute. her senses dry up in the air. closed eyes, face so pale and lost in the rusty dark night. inside her, heart counting to be sensitive, someone more valuable, to her it''s her only Rim. she has to be brave enough to fight for self and not to lose her hope. so she can courage her dreams to come tomorrow may true. forcefully her shut eyes stated to see a dim vision of her own body. little by little her blocked sense started to regain. it is the feeling to be alive. when her vision cleared Himoto sees herself in a condition where she was floating in the dark sky like a feather. Himoto was not surprised by that at all. cause she knew in search of Sprite stone, various mystery and magic she can see on the way.someday she has to face such a situation, and when she sees the girl. it''s a kinda hint of something going to have happened like this in the upcoming future. a void like a zone surprise one to lost in its entire space. but it''s not just that droplets sound was increasing from the left side of Himoto like something was rushing towards Himoto. and it must be sense dangerous. Himoto now has to do something to get out of it. she rapidly concentrates to the sound, figuring out like a figureless demon. it appears by jumping in front of Himoto. the sound of his foot crumbling earth in the first place. but when it appears. it takes formation on Her limitless fears. it takes the form of waves of the tsunami and rushing towards Himoto. Himoto was very afraid of deep water, by looking at it, it is like she was drowning inside. when it''s bashing water touched her. the waves of the water try her pull her in. Himoto tries very hard time getting out of it. slowly she was drowning in. no matter how hard she tries to swim back, she can''t make it. at finally her left hand only can be seen taken out. and whole slowly swallows by the water. Himoto doesn''t want to lose her sense again if it does happen this time, she will definitely can''t survive. even her fears are big, but her warrior''s spirit was vast then her fear. she knew that the demon was one of a kind whom she can''t see. and it is very difficult to in such a vast wave of water. so, Himoto closed her eyes and tries to sense the creature first. about 2-3 minutes she was only listening to the sound in deep water. she was trying to hear a particular voice of the girl. for that, she has calm down first. so the voices of her friends and loved once she only has the to hear to concentrate on her goal and that was the only way to keep herself focus on the aim sound. the cold waves were freezing her body, her flesh started to crystalize. her body was moving in deep down. her hands grab her legs around and legs folded, she keeps her knees towards her chest and moving in circulation. while trying to concentrate she keeps her heart safe and sound and the listen to the voice of her own soul. "Himoto.." it was just like a scarted lite sound but it''s the voice of her love. "you can do it... just a little more you can win this. so, please! let all your fear comes out this time I am sure we can see better tomorrow...now look.." then her dim vision start to keep up concentration towards her only goal. finally the girl she heard, on the backside of Himoto trying to stab her from the back. eventually, Himoto swiftly opens her eyes and smash with her rotating left leg kick. it was so hard for her to keep herself focus. but she kicks her butt. 11 Chapter:10- what next? It is the time now Himoto takes her steps to straight forward. she forcefully concentrates at her mind. find the demon and rain down towards her goal. mysteriously the other dimension has a huge effect. the demon was pushed back and smashed into the ground.roughly demon tries to stand up, the demon was wounded. blood thread throughout her body and she was trying to stand strong against our hero Himoto. she looked into Himoto with tears in her eyes. Himoto sees it and as her helping nature, she asked. but the demon couldn''t reply she jumped over Himoto one last time and got beat up. Himoto took her right arm and punched into the demon stomach. while happening their head strikes with each other that flashes a memory of the demon inside of Himoto head quite clear to understand. the vision said "the last summer I see was so warm when I remember it I was enjoying with my friends in the camping trip in the mountains and feel myself at the full joy at the day three suddenly three men came around to our camp and I was all alone and waiting for my friends tocome from arranging food. they raped me and killed after that my body was thrown into the rivers into this mountain. but it was a miracle that I was not reincarnated and have my revenge upon them, 1 by one on I killed all 3 of them. but as a fault, if this mountain I got stuck for last 100 years." this was a clear indication of a soul fighting unwillingly in this mountain. but why is she fighting? was uncleared to Himoto. maybe it was that she didn''t want someone to interrupt in her loneliness. but it was not the reason she quickly realises that there is a stone which can''t be seen but can feel the presence of dark energy that keeps the girl keep going on fighting against of her will. "He...lp m..e pl...e....as...e" "what was that?" it''s was a voice uncleared which strikes Himoto''s ears with the flow of waves around her. Himoto was not sure it was the girl or not so she closed her eyes and try to listen to her heart, even she was fighting she takes this risk while concentrating to the fight and listen to the sound unfamiliar. now it was asking for a favor. "Help" the demon cried out loud. now Himoto can understand the situation so she runs for the demon until it goes unconscious or beaten that much to hardly get stand up. at the final time, the demon got a kick and laid to the ground and can''t move her body. then a spell that is unfortunately broke able was casted " O Lord of the entire universe and master of all forms of life, I will be recalling your name for an entity request for a stupid child. Ipleased you to hear to this creativity of yours. listen to my pray and light up to your child to a faithful road. In the name of God, angels in heavens and the celestial stars in the sky. accept this child and let the soul gain pureness. forgive and let this soul pass through the gate of heavens. amen." the light shines through the hands of Himoto and the sky looks brighter blue and the beam of light highlight the demon to accept and to welcome to the gods loved the onces place. casted spell form a proper bright yellow flat rope-like structure and wounded the demon into its huge light. unable to move the demon was captured by the light and the darkness which was caused by the stone was broken by the power of the spell. and pull the demon towards the sky but the demon was not resisting this she peacefully accepts the will and vanished into the thin air. it''s over now the dimension of the virtually disappeared too. "what a relief this was too hard but I can manage this too. ah! I almost forgot where everyone else? I should find them." Himoto took all her weapons geared up and rushed in search of her teammates. on the other hand, Jimmin was following the sound of Kazu. in search of voice, e got completely lost. he hasn''t found Kazu but found himself in nowhere. just some woods all over around green and fresh air were flowing into the darkest forest no Moon no light seems there. so he took the wood from the bank of the tree, tear his cloth, spread paraffin oil over it for lighting and Jimmin look around to find something. while he was on the way he sees a wrecked pirate boat pass by River. he thought once. " I might be thinking not to go there but-but I couldn''t help myself to see what''s inside." Jimmin was confused and alert that there might be some clue or something that can help him to get to his comrades as well as some supplies to support his situation. "Jimmin" this was the voice he heard from the boat this time but he thinks that might be a trap someone is trying to call him in the voice of Kazu. "Jimmin help!" the voice cried out loud and louder looking like someone has been torture Kazu. he didn''t respond. after a while I the sound was stopped there was completely silent on the boat only the river and forest was speaking. Jumping was now afraid that that might not be the trap Kazu was actually cried for help. he was not going to fall for the trap but when the situation became more suspicious he has to go in so he ran to the river and swim through the waters to get to the boat. the was so strong and stressed that can draw a normal person to death but Jimmin was not a simple man he was strong, brave and trustworthy. he can''t lose hope on thinking to do or not do. after a long while, he manages to reach the boat. 12 Chapter:11- Jimmins voice Kita was wearing his lovely yellow cat hoodie and was cheerful and always happy to serve his customer. he has a part-time job and he works as a sales boy. a worker in a local shop district department. although his family is one of the 4 biggest food marketing in all over the country, that doesn''t matter to him to work as a simple person in a shop without anyone knowing his true identity. he is the only child of his parents and is going to become the next chairman of the company. he has everything he desires. but what he thought might make a big difference about his life and official of taking over the company but before that, he has his personal plans and aim to fulfill one of them was to read throughout from the start. it can be said that read a story from the beginning. so the story can be understood in a better way, and not forget to read deep and once more, so understanding things can be easily and deeper. in short Kita is a type of person who does believe to start from the beginning for a better understanding of any business. I''m just heading in a wrong way so.... let''s back on the track. so as I was saying that Jimmin Was on his way to the boat. While there were completely dark but with his lighted touch he was able to see through the black as soon as possible he can step in the boat. It was an old wreck pirate ship. Semi furnished some old style metal appliances totally teared up curtain and cloths, there was a piano lying under the corner of the ship''s stairs. The piano was looking untouched. The totally scary type scenario, makes him scared a little. Sudden it''s like an earthquake the, the whole ship was shaking Jimmin was trying not to fall into waters as he was aside of the boat. Water was grown and It takes the ship to flow with the water. "What should I suppose to do there are so many thorny rocks in the river." Jimmin has to take the command even he never handle a ship before. He looked up, and rushes toward upward stairs and looked to find the control room of the ship. But it was so difficult to find where it was. As expected he was never been in a ship before too. So he was checking on every single room. With very little knowledge. "Ah! There... It must be the control room." He opened the door and walk through it. It was a dark and smelly place where he Bearly can see clearly but even though that much, the uncontrolled ship should have to talk over so it cannot fall apart. Jimmin walked all silently towards the driving wheel. Ah! Finally, he was able to do something, he takes a deep breath and clams Himself down first. First, he takes his right hand to grab the wheel then left while shivering his both hands. But there was a problem, the wheel was completely jam due to a too old ship but still, he tries to tilt the wheel little further but fail to do so. "What can I do now, is there any other way to not knock the ship or shall I jump off" this kind of thinking comes in his mind for a while but as seconds pass he came back to his sense. He kicked the wheel using his left leg to free it, After several kicks, it moved. The ship was now turning left direct towards the throne rocks, swiftly Jimmin grabs the wheel and forcefully turned to his control. "Oh! Gosh, I made it, but what now?" He speaks to himself. Is he have to drive the ship all alone or what? So whatever let''s move to the track he said. Controlling the ship was difficult after a while Jimmin has full control over it. He makes the ship stable and walked to the front of the ship. With his wondering eyes, the visual was unclear but when he focuses on the river he sees the water swiftly flows the ship take a speed, he quickly rushed towards the wheel and tried to control it so it cannot get crashed. The river takes the speed faster and faster. Jimmin was looking into the river what us sees is a huge amount of water getting bigger and the level is quickly standing its volume but the ship doesn''t want to slow even a little bit. "Baam!!!!" It''s a shock something hit the ship. Jimmin was totally shocked and thrown away from the wheel. Barely tries to stand up and get back to sense he look outside there was water filled with throne rocks all over it. "What should I do now?" He screamed and run to the wheel. Carefully handling it so the ship cannot strike with the rocks. But he can''t make it once again the ship strikes with the rock and Jimmin was grown away and stuck in the head and get subconscious. The ship is now at its full speed going towards the direction of the huge fall the ship turns right and baam with the rock the front side completely wrecked, latter on the ship started to shrink. Subconscious Jimmin was sliding towards the front side of the operating room. The ship turns straight and directly falls on. It like huge monster directly dive into the deep water with style. water is getting in, swallowing Jimmin in it. Jimmin wakes up from his consciousness and tries to swim back to the land another side. He was breathing heavenly and coughing hard his legs were shaking but still he was able to drag himself out from the water. He lied on his back and looked up to the sky, he wondered. The beauty of the late dark night possesses attractive sent of smell surrounding with a sea of stars spread all over the sky. That''s the place where the full-grown habitat growing in silence the trees, plants, fireflies and the night blooming mushroom glowing in the dark. What a place..... Jimmin makes himself comfortable and planned to lie down until the sun blooms. He closed his eyes and tries to relax, as soon as he gets to sleep, the water dipped and a green light flashes all over the water from the middle of the river, making a wave to the sore to the mushrooms. As a response, the mushrooms stared glowing randomly. It was not the light who wake up Jimmin, but, it was the sound of the stones makes Jimmin open up his eyes. Under the deep forest, just a little bit far from the sore stones rumble and open up chambers of the dead. The walking dead wakes up from its sleep and walking through the cemetery towards Jimmin. "Oh! Shit, are those?" Jimmin shouted and ran towards the river. For the last time, he turned around and see one side of the forest on a wooden plank was written. "RIP to the freedom fighter pirates" As soon as he gets to the waters he sees waves are getting stronger and snow pale hands we''re out of the water surface moving towards Jimmin, it is now no were to escape. "Kita" his words fell with fearsome eyes when he looked at the west side. "Jimmin" a heart achs on the chest of Kita. He turned his head towards the east. Seeming worried for his love. It must be the dead or I Say No, it''s a dead zombie land. 13 Chapter:12- listen to the wind Jimmin was now stuck. The huge force of zombie is coming towards him. Even in this panic state, where he was surrounded by the zombies, he tries to calm himself down, so he couldn''t make any mistakes. He was all alone left to fight there. He looked at the random site to escape, luckily there was an escape, that goes directly inside of the jungle. With no choice left He takes out his sword and the run randomly inside the forest. The dead were following him, but they were slow so it is not a big deal to get ridge of them. He was running, whatever comes in his path he cut down with his sword and didn''t turn back to see what he strikes. He runs and run and didn''t stop until the road ends. He turns back and sees, it was not so far from where he was stared running. It was about 100-200 meter only. He got confused about what is going on. Jimmin now understands he can''t escape like this and he got trapped so he closed his eyes for a while and open it to gear up for a fight with the zombies. His body posture takes place in the form of a samurai. Grabbing the sword his both hands, focusing his eyelashes to the enemy. Jimmin roar at the zombies and slashes his sword. Counting down the number of zombies. For once he looked back at them, what he sees was frightening. The attacks didn''t count as they were dead, the cut body parts arranged again and still stands to chase Jimmin. What should Jimmin do to get out of this situation? He was probably thinking of that, Otherwise, he will die. A huge force of zombies has surrounded him. He bends a little taking sword in his right hand tries to defend himself and stepping back. "Jimmin¡Á2." The sudden calling came from the other side of the river. "Over here." It was Kaza and Rin calling him. "Listen we don''t have much time to talk, you have to hurry. So I''m taking it in short." "This place is called the dead land of pirates, they are the souls of those pirates who were participated in the sea wars of the southern coast Held 2 centuries ago. After the war''s end the dead body of the pirates and the citizens who were killed or died while wars were grave there. There''s a rumor, don''t die on the grave of RIP people before 6:00, you''ll be stuck forever hunting by them. They can''t be killed or rigged off their own graveyard, so you have to get out of there anyhow. "You have come here. We can''t go there, the souls allow the person to enter own their place. I don''t know the reason. But hurry." "But how?" " Listen There is a bridge, you have to pass through the bridge i.e on the left side of you. Go run we don''t have time to meet us on the other side." "But I can''t escape when I run I end up being the same place." "For the run with the river so you can''t get yourself lost." "Fine, If I can make to the other side, wait for me." "And remember do not let them catch you. Be safe we are counting on you." Jimmin didn''t see the clear path but he ran through the riverside. And made it to the bridge. Kazu and Rin still have not made it the bridge yet. But whatever Jimmin fells that he should cross first because the time is running out it almost 5:15, and the bridge is long enough to take at least 30 min to cross over. At the condition, Jimmin started to run through the bridge. "Baam." Someone from the behind has struck on his head. He passed out in the middle of the bridge. 5-10 min after he wakes up and saw nothing there was complete mist. Once again someone tries to stile him down but this time he was a concern and block with his sword. Cutting through the air he tries to slash his sword attack was not sufficient to touch the attacker. But Jimmin was well concerned that the time is running out so he did grab his sword tight and once again he started to run while aware there was something was following him but he can''t see so he focus on his sense for help this time and listen, smell and feel carefully. This is it the attacker show itself it a nothing but darK shadow who was following to drag him back. Before it can catch him he jumped out of the bride. He just being saved to drag back. He looked back Jimmin say a set of eyes stare at him at least do 15 sec and vanished with the mist. The sun was shining over the east he saw and sat at the stone over the right side of the bridge. While waiting for Kazu and Rin. After some time they arrived at the spot. "Hurry over here." Finally, Jimmin was with his mates. he takes a feel breath and He asked where Himoto and Mizuki were? Kazu said they meet once they were out of the mountain ranges. 14 Chapter:13- End of chapter Mountain fog. "Finally it''s over, now we don''t have time to rest, we have to find Himoto and Mizuki. I have a bad feeling they both are in trouble." [ at the dark tunnel] Mizuki was moving forward, the tunnel was huge, dark. her light was running out of fuel, supplies were almost finished. but despite that, she keeps on moving. she was a little worried about her mates. but she was unable to do anything so she keeps her faith in them and said in her mind. "be careful I don''t want to lose a single one of you." and she moved. while walking in the tunnel she notices the tunnel was old crap and smelly. the bones of the dead can be seen inside of it but whatever she was ready to face it. at a point, she asks herself. "When can I get the hell out of here?" just saying these words she heard a loud sound echoing inside the tunnel the walls were shaking and the rocks were stared to fall on the ground. one of them was about to fall directly over Mizuki, but luckily she dodges. she muttered, "what was that?" and carefully move to the sound. that was coming from the front side of her. slowly and slowly she takes her step carefully, she seems determined that she has to gear up this time too far a real fight. the cave rally a mess, Mizuki seems disgusted by the nasty smell coming from the surrounding. "There are lots of spider over here. what kind of place is this?" seems not much but still can scare a person to death. she was thinking when can she be able to get our the cave. before she can finish her thoughts a long rope-like the sticky thing was thrown towards her she seems pretty nice on dogging she flips her left leg upwards and roll down the other side. she quickly gains her strength and pulls back to counter-attack. but unable to know the position and sense any traces of the creature she was helpless. still, she believes that she can do it. Mizuki took her award out, facing the front of her an unknown creature that she didn''t know where it is? (Mizuki POV) I don''t think I can get my hands on this easily although it might seem unknown I should not let my guard down. I was waiting for the creature to strike back but it didn''t appear yet. "Hey, what was that?" I quickly ran towards that and jumped over it. "wait, what?" my use wee wide open and in terror, my hands were shaking for a while but I can look myself to this. as soon as I realize I have become horrified I calm myself and slash, I finally hit it. and jumped back to the suitable ground, it was a huge spider in front of me I was facing. "what should I do now" (Narrator) it was a huge spider about 10 feet above the ground with nasty paired legs and can spit acid and thread to capture its enemy. Mizuki didn''t know what kind of power dist the spider possesses. she speaks to herself to calm down and make herself grip her award tighter to make sure it can''t get fall if it does she will definitely die. the spider jumped again to the walls and tried to spit the acid on Mizuki and threw its threat towards her to capture her but Mizuki dodge every single time. it was like the rain of the acids of terror above the sky. Mizuki notices whatever the spider does it keep it''s the distance from her, never have attacked directly. Mizuki was confused about this, and because of the random attacks from the distance, she can''t reach the spider. "what am I doing?" she has to be quick so she can go to get other members too. Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.com for visiting. she was now tiered too keeping her breath in control was so difficult for her. but she has to keep on fighting. she jumped towards the wall k order to kithe spider but as soon as she reaches it, it escaped. it was maintaining its distance from her. "ah! dang it again" she was a little tensed that can be seen through her eyes with every failure of the attack she has less time and energy to keep on fighting. Mizuki minds strike this time wit the knowledge now she realises the fact of spider maintain the distance and not attack her directly. it just wants her to get tired and wreck so it can easily catch her. so Mizuki makes herself thought that If she can''t reach it let it reach her. so finally she losses her defence so it can fell to her tricks. as soon as the spider knew it dosed was expected came slightly near to her and ran towards her by acknowledging she has already given up. Mizuki slashes it for the last time and gets successful. "I finally won" she is now tiered she makes her self out of the tunnel and the sub-conscious in the green grass. when she wakes up, she was already with her teammates. Himoto asked her if she is all right. the thing is while she was down. Himoto found her and take her to the teammates they have held a smoke signal to give there location to them. "I''m so tired ????. these all fights were too tough. I wanna go home and eat ramen noodles Kazu." "Fine, Mizuki I''ll make it for you once we complete our mission." "do you promise?" "yes, it''s a blood promise." "now to the stone." Himoto cheered up with happiness. the last stop was on there way after that they won''t have to do this anymore. 15 Chapter:- 14- An ocean to sail (Mizuki POV) our journey has begun a new chapter and difficulties that are going to come in our way. I don''t know what will come next but sure with them, I can counter any crisis. so, the next stop is an island out there beyond the sea. we don''t have enough money to buy a luxury battle type ship. instead of that, we have to saved money for our living expenses. even that much we were have only each other. we need to work this time to save money before we departure to the sea. for that purpose, we have to do some part-time jobs to earn more on the journey. when we gather enough money that allows us to buy at least an average ship, we bought one. "This seems fine but I was not fully assured if it keeps up to that level of situation demand." I say to Kazu to recheck the ship we are going to ride on. cause I didn''t think this ship can handle all that stuffs over there In the sea. "can''t we exchange that?" I asked Kazu. and tries him to convience him to take a look again and exchange that. but he didn''t listen to what I have stated instead of that he spoke we don''t have much budget for that we need to fix whatever we feel may cause the further problem. and took me to the market to purchase the necessary items. why doesn''t he listen to me????? ah! forget, men will be men after all. never let anyone question their decision. we have to pick some food and grocery for ourself a new compass and some cloths with medicine. and also big cotton sheets for the ship sail. ah! so much work to do. I asked Jimin to come with Rin and help him to take the cotton sheet to the boat and tie them up in it Himoto was gone for taking medicine from the shop. I was busy with Kazu with his grocery shopping. my life like this is never been better and I was happy too. (huff) I was with Kazu at that time and just following him in buying tho is and picking ek up. from no were what came into my mind. I turned around my head. like a wind blows over from south, I felt like I need to go there and saw for myself. I ask Kazu to come too but he was so busy with himself in picking things up, I couldn''t drag him to come with me. so I go solo there. when I approach the area, the atmosphere was quite not suitable for me I can see there were only few people around, quite feels like strange. I can smell something fishy but still, I go. when I reach at the end of the market, I saw an antique shop. the shop looks old and odd too. which was looking some shot of suspicious to me. I swallow my doubt and walk to there. when I finally stand I. the front of the door. I stopped for a movement to think whether to enter or retreat. maybe I was over thinking about the shop because of the atmosphere. but is was already late if I turned back this time I might feel regrate to at least not looked inside of it. so, I wave my mind and let my body enter inside of the shop. he shop was full of old stuffs. I feels it''s a kind of shop which was heirs from generation thing from the shop was looking old and antique. I know even it''s old it doesn''t mean that they are useless. so I looked around to see for myself, can anything among them help me? or I can make use of. while searching for something useful I saw am old compass. which was quite a big one about can fill my whole palm. the compass???? has a hook to attach with, old design but still strong and working properly. I was busy with seeing the compass, sudden out of the side of the rack where the compass was placed, an old lady appears. I was stunned for a while. if someone came in such sudden I may get a heart attack. she asked me what I was looking for. I was speach less less some seconds then I reply with comic way voice to her. "Just I was looking for some stuffs and all." "oh!" she nodded her head. like she was understanding what I was saying. then she said after looking at my hands. "are those you gonna buy." I look at my hands and I started that the compass which was in my hand is the thing I was looking for. she Stated ok and ask for a fair price for it. I was running out of awareness so I didn''t bargain much. I quickly take the compass, pay her the price she was asked for and take my body out of that shop. 15 Chapter: 14- An ocean to sail (Mizuki POV) our journey has begun a new chapter and difficulties that are going to come in our way. I don''t know what will come next but sure with them, I can counter any crisis. so, the next stop is an island out there beyond the sea. we don''t have enough money to buy a luxury battle type ship. instead of that, we have to saved money for our living expenses. even that much we were have only each other. we need to work this time to save money before we departure to the sea. for that purpose, we have to do some part-time jobs to earn more on the journey. when we gather enough money that allows us to buy at least an average ship, we bought one. "This seems fine but I was not fully assured if it keeps up to that level of situation demand." I say to Kazu to recheck the ship we are going to ride on. cause I didn''t think this ship can handle all that stuffs over there In the sea. "can''t we exchange that?" I asked Kazu. and tries him to convience him to take a look again and exchange that. but he didn''t listen to what I have stated instead of that he spoke we don''t have much budget for that we need to fix whatever we feel may cause the further problem. and took me to the market to purchase the necessary items. why doesn''t he listen to me????? ah! forget, men will be men after all. never let anyone question their decision. we have to pick some food and grocery for ourself a new compass and some cloths with medicine. and also big cotton sheets for the ship sail. ah! so much work to do. I asked Jimin to come with Rin and help him to take the cotton sheet to the boat and tie them up in it Himoto was gone for taking medicine from the shop. I was busy with Kazu with his grocery shopping. my life like this is never been better and I was happy too. (huff) I was with Kazu at that time and just following him in buying tho is and picking ek up. from no were what came into my mind. I turned around my head. like a wind blows over from south, I felt like I need to go there and saw for myself. I ask Kazu to come too but he was so busy with himself in picking things up, I couldn''t drag him to come with me. so I go solo there. when I approach the area, the atmosphere was quite not suitable for me I can see there were only few people around, quite feels like strange. I can smell something fishy but still, I go. when I reach at the end of the market, I saw an antique shop. the shop looks old and odd too. which was looking some shot of suspicious to me. I swallow my doubt and walk to there. when I finally stand I. the front of the door. I stopped for a movement to think whether to enter or retreat. maybe I was over thinking about the shop because of the atmosphere. but is was already late if I turned back this time I might feel regrate to at least not looked inside of it. so, I wave my mind and let my body enter inside of the shop. he shop was full of old stuffs. I feels it''s a kind of shop which was heirs from generation thing from the shop was looking old and antique. I know even it''s old it doesn''t mean that they are useless. so I looked around to see for myself, can anything among them help me? or I can make use of. while searching for something useful I saw am old compass. which was quite a big one about can fill my whole palm. the compass???? has a hook to attach with, old design but still strong and working properly. I was busy with seeing the compass, sudden out of the side of the rack where the compass was placed, an old lady appears. I was stunned for a while. if someone came in such sudden I may get a heart attack. she asked me what I was looking for. I was speach less less some seconds then I reply with comic way voice to her. "Just I was looking for some stuffs and all." "oh!" she nodded her head. like she was understanding what I was saying. then she said after looking at my hands. "are those you gonna buy." I look at my hands and I started that the compass which was in my hand is the thing I was looking for. she Stated ok and ask for a fair price for it. I was running out of awareness so I didn''t bargain much. I quickly take the compass, pay her the price she was asked for and take my body out of that shop. 16 Chapter:15- the ship to repare (Mizuki POV) I was not in the mood to do any work now I am already got exhausted to do so much grocery shopping. I don''t know about the other members of our team. but me, can''t even stand on my two feet. (Huff) "I''m so exhausted. I can''t, I don''t have any energy left in my body to do any kind of work." "Mizuki but, we didn''t even start yet. If your body''s energy goes away so soon, how will it work?" "I know, but it''s already enough for now. can we take a break? pretty please." I asked Kazu to take a break before we can start repairing the ship. by seeing my condition and looking at this(my) dull complexion. he agreed. beside of the tiredness, my hunger got me too. I asked Himoto to prepare food for everyone. so we can consume energy before we can make plain to prepare the ship. I guess the dish was simple rice and curry with some veggies. I do like her cooking but, not as much as the cooking that I used to be addicted to Kazu''s Cooking. we are our meal and started our work. as you see that we were 5 people. it is impossible for us to maintain even small ships with ourselves. we need to hire some people at least 20 of them in addition to maintain the functioning of the ship. I asked Jimin to search for the people especially low-cost workers. so we don''t have to pay more. as I stated before, we had to do some part-time works to buy this ship, we were a shortage of cash what we can afford we have to take it. so he goes into the market, which was situated at the sea side and where worked were available. as you can see it''s a bay the workers were available there too. but the main difference is that the cost of the worker were distinguished on the basis of the budget from high to medium. rather less than that may cause hiring those people, nobody wants. if we hire under the management company, we have to pay more. so I suggest him not to go to the management for the hiring of the people. he should look around and ask people if they are interested to work in low payment. ah!???? we have to compromise. I know what the budget we have, less, old and none energetic people only will find themselves working under us. when Jimin came, he takes about 14 people with him. but I didn''t expect that he was able to gather this much and the people he bought are of mix type 2-3 old people only and rest are young once. I was surprised that he has that kind of ability too. I asked him how he can manage to gather them? instead of reply with a suitable answer, he just spoke "just, nothing much." he kept it as a secret????. whatever. if they work, then it''s fine with me. "I think we should make denser here it like this, so the ship can have a stronger base. it would have better prospects of having a great structure and support." "ya! I think that too. it may help the sail go smoothly throughout the seawater. I''m sure it will cut waves more easily. " "how we should place the sailing sheets." "Oh! like this. we don''t need those parts cut that out. so, we can have lighter weight and aerodynamic structure." "where is now the sailing sheets we need to first place that in its place." I asked Jimmin to take those cotton out of the carriage with the help of workers. so we can cut and prepare the sheet according to our need. the sheets should be in suitable to capture the more air and when need it also can cut through the air if needed. so we decide to make the sail shape curve-triangular shaped. and I asked the worker to repair the ship from the inner side. (I''ll update the ship''s parts later????) so we took about 1 week whole to prepare the ship. after the confirmation of everything fine. we load our materials and itself with other work and we went inside the vast sea. (Note: To my dear readers. my apology. I may not able to update chapters on a daily basis. there are actually 3 books that I have to maintain. so, I am not able to give an update on a daily chapter of any of them. but don''t take tension. I''ll try to give an update at least 1-2 chapters in a week. for your inconvenient, I truly apologize. I am hoping for your understanding. thank you.) 17 Chapter:16- Im Pissed "hey! so this is why you got them in so cheap.????" "ah!????, I can''t say about that." once I was very impressed with Jimin for having a talent of conversation with people according to the need. I was sure he has a talent for better communication. but when I see what he had done, I was really disappointed with him. what I think was just a fake dream of hope. what can I say to him? I and our whole team were so angry at him that we decide to take him as a hostage and lock him down at the basement for some time. but we dropped that idea. even he was useless this time, it doesn''t mean he is worthless. we can take him to do other stuff other than these types of work. "ah! these workes." I said in a mood of pity myself for having them on the ship. the thing was that the worker Jimin takes with him were well in physical working. but not worthy to take as sailor man in the ship. defects of some having motion sickness some can''t see clearly and some just, never mind... much disappointing. ah! I can''t believe it we have them with us on the journey, how can we survive. I asked one of the crew members to help me out. but what I asked for I better regretted later for asking for help. he messed up completely. "Dam I should have done it myself." I saw him with my fierce eyes in order to scold him. narrowed my eyes and started to give a typical gazing vibe. he was at the deck further away for about 12 steps. I guess he understands the situation was somehow critical for him when turned his head to myself, so he makes an excuse while hesitating and moves to the side of the ship. "He saved himself from my rage" I huffed, and looked with the eyes having a fit of anger to kill him is he was in just a step further than me. and back to rearrange the things, that he has done wrong. I was having so much work to do and he just messed up this. ah! my pity self. when I have done with my job I asked Himoto to go to the other side of the ship and loss the rope so the ship sails straight forward. ( While Himoto was loosing up the ropes. she saw something passing near the ship. it was like white in colour and having a large body. Himoto gets quite suspicious that something might be following them, but she reconsiders the thing as a whale. and move to see Rin''s status.) "Hey! Run are don with those food supplies." "I think so." he was having a job a lot other but this time, to take care of the things related to the grocery. he checked all the things for making sure they have enough supplies. while having a conversion Rin assured that everything he was checking would be in a proper way. "Rin, come here a little bit." that was a call for. the boy up Jimin calling him for help. "I Should go." Rin replied to Himoto politely and left to Jimin. (afterwards) (a few days have passed they were having a regular schedule of taking care of everything cause they have somehow many useless people on the boat.) (Mizuki Was actually posted with all these.) "oh! Gosh, it would be better to have only 5 Of us then these useless people. they do nothing much help and eat as much a Buffalo can." "calm down Mizuki." "Why? why should I? you can see after they came we had to do much work then we use to do. why they have to do we are doing instead. how am I supposed to call myself down?" (Huff) we are feeding these useless people. I cried but I think Kazu didn''t listen to my shouting. ah! what should I do? we don''t have time to shot out these we have to make the plan too we are on the way to find the stone. (a little more further) things were going smoothly they had to face sometimes high tides and waves striking. same as morning same as night were passing each day. but they manage them. things were completely fine. unti... "what? is that thing." 18 Chapter:17- The Giant Thing. "oh, shit! what is this suppose to mean?" "What is that giant thing." "I never saw." "Is this a creature or a monster?" "I never saw this type of beast in my entire life." (the people on the ship was having a panic attack. they see that kind of monsters they never encountered before. so large so big, about 3X the size of their ship. when looked into it, its eyes were large and looking at the people on the ship, with skull large in size, rough pale skin with fins at the end of the trunk. Mizuki wasn''t sure what the creature was until it sounds out loud. everybody in the ship covers their ears to protect themselves from the large screams. unwilling there positions were taken as their head down and bend body posture, and they closed eyes, forcefully tight and making a clinched face total hurt by the sound. in the meantime when the scream stops they all can see a giant tentacle was rise up in the air with lots of suckers attached to it. when the moment they realise it''s really a troublesome creature, it was already too close to them. grabbing the ship with his tentacles slowly even they can''t predict. the risen up tentacle was not only the distraction but it was the use too. Kazu has already realised that he commanded the party to prepare for the canon inside of the ship.) (Mizuki POV) I know this the at most situation we have to take the steps more carefully. the monster in front of our eyes is a giant looking creature. I was continuously looking at it without even blinking. I don''t know why? but it somehow feels we can''t capable of winning this time, attacks for winning purpose will be completely useless. our ship is old even repairs can''t resolve the weak strength. on the other hands, neither escaping is easy. we have to defend ourselves. so I was thinking of planning to avoid damages as much as possible. but wait to look at these characters of body, wait... I knew what is it. a giant squid. but wait, it is having it his this one tentacle where are the others? I asked myself then I looked out, the ship is now in the tentacles of the squid. I turned around at its tentacle in the air. its sudden movement bending towards in backward direction was a signal. and slammed. the whole ship was shaken up with the attack. I saw Kazu straight ahead he asked me to stand. then he shouted. "Fire." the firing cannon sound was so intense. I can feel its vibration all over my body. I command the people to listen to Kazu''s command. but people over the ship were screaming loud. terror can be seen in their eyes. I want to tell them this bot the Time to be panic, but couldn''t speak, on behalf of me Rin understand and shouted to the people to make them calm down. I saw some people still won''t listen to him. and screaming in terror and running around on the deck of the ship. the giant tentacle slams the ship''s sail and it broke down. when I see that I shouted to the people to avoid them. I ran there for helping them who have received damages. I asked Himoto. for the cover. (at a sudden glance of time the sail which broke down, turned its wood towards the ship deck. the people were screaming aloud in terror and Mizuki was trying to calm down everyone but her voice might not seem to be helpful.) slam... "Mizuki, Mizuki..." "wake up." I don''t what happened, I just saw Mizuki face but it kinda seems like I have been fading my sense when I fall. I wondered if we can make it the escape or not.