Hard Decisions Part III

Alleria and I continued our long trip back to my shelter not expecting the troubles and dangers ahead. The weather started to get cold as a storm came over the Island. We were soon soaked by the pouring rain, I used my jacket and covers Alleria.

Alleria: *smiles* thank you Ace.
Ace: no need to say thank. I don't want you to get sick now.
Alleria: *speechless and smiles*
Ace: *smiles and covers her from the rain*

Alleria and I soon found a reasonable place to hide from the storm. We stayed overnight in a damp, wet and dark cave until the next morning. The night was rather harsh, damp and uncomfortable as droplets of water trickled upon us. We suffered throughout the night in our soaked clothing.

Ace: We need to start a fire Alleria, or else you'll get pneumonia.
Alleria: *smiles warmly and goes over to start a fire to warm up*
Ace: after drying off we should get some rest, for we have a long journey ahead of us tomorrow morning.
Alleria: *smiles towards me* tell me more about Mike.
Ace: no need worry, you'll eventually meet him, lets rest now. *grins and giggles*
Alleria: *blushes* okay Ace... *goes to sleep*

The very next morning, we packed our sleeping bags and continued our journey back to the shelter. Suddenly Kyuieno appears with Majiorkui their swords drawn blocking our path back to shelter. Kyuieno instantly recognizes the female Archer.

Kyuieno: *smirks* so you're the High Archer of Chaos, you've got precise aiming skills...
Ace: *notices tension in the air* no not you again! *grasps my machete*
Alleria: Ace step aside, I handled these pests before. *rolls and shoots a Golden Chaos arrow at Kyuieno*
Majiorkui: *glares at Alleria* you die Alleria! *rushes at her*
Ace: not while I'm here!
Kyuieno: your feeble attempts show your lack of skills Alleria. *deflects the Golden Chaos arrow and slices at me*
Alleria: *uses her bow and blocks the slice* no you're not!
Kyuieno: *laughs* so your name is Ace... sounds familiar.
Alleria: *dashes away and sends a Golden Chaos arrow at Majiorkui causing him to drop to his knees* you not so well either! *hmph!*
Ace: *does a sweep and causes Kyuieno to trip* haha!
Kyuieno: *thud* now you pay! *flares the blade up and slices at me*
Majiorkui: *limps to Kyuieno* Help Bro!
Alleria: *stretches the Chaos Bow and sends the Golden Chaos arrow into Kyuieno's arm*
Kyuieno: *the arrow plunges into his arm and causes him to drop his blade* arg!
Ace: *rushes to the Vulyun blade, grasps it and smiles evily*
Kyuieno: *rushes to Majiorki side and heals him* Bro...
Ace: *slowly walks to kyuieno and slices* you will die now!
Lutra: *sends a fireball at me* Die you pathetic fool!
Alleria: oh no... *sends Chaos daggers and pins Kyuieno* Lets go Ace!
Ace: *uses the blade and blocks the fireball* yes Alleria!

Alleria and I managed to escape, yet still fearing the worse. Kyuieno, Majiorkui and Lutra all stay where they were. Lutra casts eternal healing to Majiorkui and Kyuieno. We continue to flee until at last we reached the shelter. We rushed in, quickly mixed the Woalimuki Fern with water and prepared the antidote. Alleria goes over to Mike as I go over to Lenora and starts to apply the antidote to their shins.

Ace: *kneels besides Lenora and holds her hands* you're going to be fine.
Lenora: *tears drips from her eyes* Ace...
Alleria: *waves to me and smiles happily* is this Mike?
Ace: *kisses Lenora forehead* rest my love *nods to Alleria*
Alleria: *sighs dreamily* he's handsome! *smiles and kisses Mike*
Mike: *awakes from the kiss and smiles* nice to meet you, who might you be?
Ace: *smiles and giggles* Mike meet High Archer of Chaos, Alleria.
Mike: *smiles and kisses Alleria's hand* my name is Mike and you're beautiful Lady Alleria.
Alleria: *blushes* Ace speaks highly of you kind sir.
Mike: *glances towards me* he did eh? *smiles*
Lenora: *awakes and embraces me tightly* Ace!
Ace: *kisses her lovingly* my love, am I ever happy to see you better.
Lenora: *blinks* who is that lady? *looks at me suspiciously*
Ace: *smiles innocently* that's Alleria, Mike's new girlfriend.
Lenora: *giggles* well that's sweet of you to think of Mike.
Ace: but of course my love lets all get some rest, we need to get out of here quick.
Lenora: *brings me to bed and we sleep*
Mike: *brings Alleria to bed and they sleep*

A streak of light enters the shelter, awakening me. I quickly packed some stuff together and waited until the others woke up. I thought back to the recent battles knowing that Lenora and Mike are going to freak when they hear that an invasion was happening. I just have to tell them later I hope. Sunlight fills the room now, Alleria and Mike finally awakes in each other's arms.

Mike: that was the best sleep that I've had in years. *stretches*
Alleria: *smiles and kisses Mike* yes me too my love.
Ace: *smiles and giggles at the love birds* okay get packed now, we have to leave here immediately.
Lenora: *awakens and embraces me warmly* its great to see you by my side when I awake. *kisses me lovingly*
Mike: *watches me and Lenora as they kiss* okay you two, lets get packed like Ace suggested.
Lenora: *confused* Ace why are we leaving? are we in danger? *worried*
Ace: *returns her kiss* yes my love, some invasion from planet Vulyun is claiming the island. Apparently they saw Alleria and I when the forces of Chaos was counter attacking.
Mike: *confused* Chaos? Vulyun? invasion?
Alleria: no need to be afraid my love, I'm here to protect you. *clutches the Chaos Bow*
Ace: we'll lets go my friends. *heads out the door with Lenora*

Mike and Alleria soon followed after we left our shelter. The four of us continued back into the forest hoping that we would not encounter the forces of Vulyun. We walked in silence as time passed, we noticed a shortage of food as usual. 3 hours passed since we left the shelter, it is 11:30am. Suddenly Alleria saw something flashing in the deepest part of the jungle. Alleria grabbed Mike and started heading towards the direction of the light. Lenora and I followed close behind since we didn't quite understand what got Alleria so excited.

Alleria: *jumps up with excitement* Ace look! *points to a Golden Pyramid ahead* it's the Golden Chaos Sphere where I was born!
Lenora: *stares at the wonderful object* Ace?
Ace: I suppose this is the Chaos Pyramid where Lord Chaos came from.
Mike: *looks at it with interest* sweetheart, this is where you're born?
Alleria: *smiles happily* I found it finally! *brings Mike into the Pyramid*
Lenora: *surprised in disbelief* Ace should we follow?
Ace: my love, I think we should. After all Vulyun warriors are around, this might be the only safe place.
Lenora: *smiles* okay my love, lets follow.
Mike: *waves to Lenora and I* come on you two!
Ace and Lenora: okay Mike! *carries Lenora into the Pyramid*