Chapter 22
HERE WE COME
In a far away region of the great forest, the sun shone brightly as it should, yet failed to cast it's mantle on this particular border of the Devil's mountain.
The atmosphere was covered and tainted with purple hues and fog.
The never ending stormy weather blazed with heavy rain fall and purple lightning.
And in the middle of this vast domain, a collosal mountain stood, like a dark spire, crawling and infested with dangerous beasts.
No one could survive a day in this mountain of horrors.
Yet.....a figure could be seen sitting, crossed leg, in an open area... meditating and completing oblivious to the heavy rain fall.
The figure was shirtless, showing the edges of his refined abs and his dark skin seems to glow as the water came in contact.
His shiny red hair was long, almost reaching he's waist and dancing with the wind. A red glow outlined his being and of course his facial beauty was to die for.
A long red Kanata blade lay before the handsome young man, waiting to be picked at anytime.
Roman's consciousness were spread out, covering a large area of land as he remained vigilant yet continued his meditation.
A large circular pond with strange black water was before him, bubbling as tiny monsters enjoyed their swim.
But most monsters enjoyed following their primal instincts.
A large shark like beast with black rocky scales and spikes, with jaws big enough to swallow a man whole, suddenly burst from the pond with uncanny speed, jaws opened and eyes locked on its prey.
SLASH!
The surrounding went quiet to the ringing sound of a sharp blade.
Even the shark beast froze half way with eyes wide open.
A red line appeared on the body of the beast as dark blood sprayed out as the beast split in half, then dropped into the water.
The tiny beasts in the water quickly sprung and rushed to the dead beast, devouring it like a school of paranas.
Roman slowly brought his arms down and placed the katana back on the floor.
He sighed.
A creature rushed out of the pond. It was small with red fur and little legs. It's eyes were dark and little fangs stretched from it's top mouth. It was an advanced ranked beast, a red squirrel.
The squirrel shook the water of its body, yet the rain continued to wet it more.
It squealed, then rushed to Roman and climbed up to his head. It bent over to Roman's eye level, then knocked on his head.
Roman finally opened his eyes, his red Iris glistered.
"You catched a cold already?"
He said.
The squirrel squealed in response.
"Alright, let's go back inside"
Roman stood and picked up his katana.
He stretched, flexing his abs a little, then dashed out of sight.
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WRITTEN BY PRIDE CHRONICLES
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Roman had spend the last five years, living and training in the Devil's mountain. It wasn't easy at first, but he adapted and he grew stronger.
He was now a Beast Noble with a Ringed core and four spirit cores.
His physical strength suppasses that of his fellow rankings, but yet he feels like he had reached a bottlenecks.
It was upsetting, but it wasn't going to stop him.
Roman stared at his reflection in the mirror, wearing a loose shirt and pants with boots. He could finally see a little bit of resemblance to his mom.
"I still wonder how dad looks like. And what's mom doing currently!"
He was a teenager now, it has been five years since he saw his mom, but he knew she was safe.
He touched his head, then traced it down to his silky red hair, it was smooth and long, courtesy Lunar.
"Do you think I should tye it up?"
He looked at the squirrel, who sat on top of the mirror.
He still remembered how Lunar scolded him when he tried to cut the hair.
The scolding turned to full blown battle.
But now, he likes it.
"Nah, I'll let it fall"
He smiled.
"Let go Fury"
He turned to the door.
The red squirrel, Fury, squealed and leaped to his shoulder.
Roman opened the door and stepped out of the room. Then turned to see a beautiful tall white skinned boy, leaning on the wall.
Lunar smirked and scanned Roman's figure.
"Yep, looking nice, let's go"
Roman rolled his eyes.
Most guys were handsome, but Lunar had a feminine beauty..he was beautiful.
He was taller than Roman with an athletic build and his purple long hair were the same length with Roman.
He was clad in leather pants and boots, and an open jacket which revealed his slim build and abs.
Also, he hates getting dirty.
"Father says he has an announcement, and I bet you can guess what it is"
He glanced at Roman with a smirk
"Finally"
Roman nodded.
Some moments later, they were sitting on the round dining with Derrick, who hadn't changed a bit.
His arms were folded as he looked at the two boys with his usual grin.
The table was filled dishes, no one ate, well except for a furry red squirrel who helped himself without a care.
The boys were tensed with anticipation, waiting to hear what Derrick had to say.
Of course they already knew, but they just wanted him to say it.
Derrick brought out a purple metal badge, having the insignia of a wolf imprinted on it. He dropped it on the table then rolled it to the boys.
"That is your gate pass for when you get to Avalon"
Derrick smirked.
Roman's eyes widen.
"Finally!!"
He beamed
Lunar smiled
"I should have been there sooner, but I had to wait for you to grow up first"
"When do we leave?"
Roman asked.
"Well, if you can finish the food on the table, you're free to go"
Derrick smiled.
Roman and Lunar looked at each other, then, they both tied up their hair and began to dig in to the meal.
Fury paused to look at them.
It's eyes darken.
It will not be left behind.
Fury squealed then joined in the food race.
Derrick laughed loudly in amusement.
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The next morning, Roman and Lunar stood at the Pinnacle of the mountain.
They were clad in matching black leather outfits, and a black pack behind them.
"So how are we gonna get there"?
Lunar scratch his head.
"The direction dad pointed is really far "
Roman smirked.
"I have an idea. We go in style"
Few moments later, a large danger beast with feathered wings, soared high into the sky. On its back, two teenage boys were riding with smiles on their faces.
"Did you have to beat up the poor beast"
Lunar laughed.
"It was the only way for it to cooperate"
Roman replied
"At least I didn't kill it"
On the head of the beast, a furry squirrel stood on its two legs and arms spread.
Fury squealed, enjoying the wind on its face.
"Avalon... Here we come..."
Roman smirked.
TBC