NA ME. 1 WHAT THE HELL?

Martin," Haiz! I's so bored!" He shouted as he walked towards the hall to watch TV with his dad.

And yet another boring friday it was for Martin, all he did was sit on the long wooden chair watching an old chinese drama that his dad turn on to. His brother, Kevin, spent the whole day playing an online game called ' Command of Devoir" With his friend Luke.

As usual, Martin's mom was laughing and making fun of Kevin as he shouts into the microphone "Capture Brovo!! Go go go!". As for Martin's sister, she played the piano as loud as possible like a deaf girl trying to hear.

Everything was as usual as every other friday, that was until "BOOM"

Martin," What the hell was that?"

Suddenly, Kevin's earphone started screaming out loud Frequencies."Ahh! What then hell" He shouted as he took off the earphone and threw it to the ground.

The Chinese drama was then switched to the daily news.

TV," Minta Maaf, Kami ingin memaklumkan bahawa sebuah fesiliti Kimia di Kuala Lumpur telah meletup beberapa minit yang lalu. walaupun faktor peletupan fesiliti tidak ditentui, Diraktor fesiliti itu telah mengumumkan bahawa sebuah eksperiman Virus baru telah diuji di fesiliti itu. Letupan tadi bukan sahaja menjejaskan virus itu ke dalam udara tetapi juga menyebarkan virus itu ke seluruh Kawasan Kuala Lumpur And Juga Selangor. Virus ini dikatakan akan menyebar ke seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia Dalam masa 5 jam dari masa letupan. Virus ini adalah amat berbahaya dan dikatakan boleh membunuh seorang lelaki dewasa dalam masa 10 minit. Kami mendapati imagi kawasan Kuala Lumpur dua minit yang lalu dan dapati bahawa virus ini telah membunuh sebahagian besar penduduk dekat sana. Perdana Menteri Dato Nazib Budian menasihatkan rakyat-rakyat supaya menyembunyikan diri and keluarga dalam rumah dan menutup semua tingkap dan juga pintu. Maklumat lanjut akan diumumkan selepas mesyuarat PM dengan presiden-presiden dunia. Sekian terima kasih."

Martin's mom," Oh my God! What is going on?"

Suddenly, all the neighbours started screaming and Shouting. Their screams were mad, horrible and petrifying. The screams were so horrible that it even made their very bones shiver in fear. Martin and his family were so afraid that they quickly ran and close all the doors and windows.They all then sat in the hall togather praying that the scream would stop. The screams went on and on for about 20 minutes then died out. For a brief moment, Martin felt a little relieved that was until a thunder storm came.

Kevin," What kind of STUPID news channel is this? What the hell are they do telling us after the virus spreaded here."

Martin," Wait, since the virus were already here, why are we still alive?"

Kevin," Yea huh.. hmm."

Martin," Ma, can you call grandma and see if they are alright?"

Martin's mom then took the phone and made a call while kevin went back to the room to see if the internet was still working. " Damn it, the storm is disturbing the line!"

*Ring~* Kevin's phone started ringing.

Kevin," Hello?"

[Luke]," Dei! What happened la? Don't tell me something like the movie ' Mummy Ground ' or the game ' Resident Gone Mad ' is gonna happen! Hahaha"

Kevin," Dei, how can you joke at a time like this la? anyway, how is everyone there?"

[Luke]," Everyone here are ok, but there were loud screaming and shouting everywhere. I don't even know if my dog is fine. hmm.. I wonder how i survive, maybe is my super cold Air cond! Hahaha!"

Kevin," What de... Dei! stop joking around la. Anyway, stay indoor and take care. Don't forget to keep in touch. Chao."

[Luke]," Chao"

Martin's mom," Thank God. Grandma and the rest are all fine."

Martin," Now that you say that, I'm more convinced that the reason we survive is because of our gene's immunity."

They then waited and waited for then news to turn back on but nothing was on. As time went by, one by one, they fell asleep.



THE NEXT DAY... (NOON)
26 MARCH 2010


Martin's sister," MA!! I'm hungey. Is there anything to eat at all?"

Mom," No, we ran out food supply this morning. I knew I should have bought something yesterday when i had the time. Such a waste"

Kevin," Thats it. I'm going to 66 Speedy Mart. I need to get some stuffs anyway."

Mom," Don't. Dint you listen to the news yesterday?"

Kevin," I reather die by this virus that by hunger."

Martin," I'm coming too!"

Mom," What have i done to have children like these."


Kevin and Martin then ran into their car and drove off to the Speedy Mart. On their way there, they saw many dead bodies lying on the ground. Man, woman, child, dogs, cats even birds, lying there withn their eyes wild open. Martin was feeling very uneasy, he felt that their eyes were staring at him.

After a few minutes of driving, they reached the store. They then got down from the car and looked around to see if anybody was there. " I guess no one is around huh... Well thank God that the store was kept open, at least now we dont have to worry about breaking in."

Martin," Okey... I shall go get the MagiMee and some bottles of water... i don't trust the sink anymore."

Kevin," Then I shall go get some snacks and some of these and some of that..."

The two of them when all over the place looking for the things they wanted. As soon as Martin finished putting the items into the car, he ran back in and took a few highly concentrated chlorine detergent and as many mosquito spray as his hands could carry.

Kevin," Why are you taking that ?

Martin," Huh? Oh, just in case."

While Kevin was deciding what else he wanted to take, Martin took his time observing one of the worker's body. He was trying to find anything that is abnormal about it. He saw that the veins on the head were moving and he realize that the hand moved a little. He then stared at the hand for a while to see if it would move again.

Suddenly, a Huge Cockroach jump out from the hand and started flying around. Martin fell to the ground as the cockroach flew towards him.

Kevin," What the hell... Out of all things, the cockroach had to survive."

Martin," Lets go back! I have a bad feeling." He said as he looks around to find out where the cockroach went.

They then quickly entered the car and drove off. While in the car, Martin's Cellphone started ringing. He wondered who it was and saw the name JEYSHAAN on the screen.

Martin," Hello?"

[Jey] ," You're ALIVE!!!!! Where are you?"

Martin," Stop shouting through the phone. I'm on my way back home. What are you doing alive?"

[Jay] ," What the hell is that suppose to mean? Anyway, my dad gave me some jabs and it Worked against the virus!"

Martin," I don't think it was the jabs that saved you."

[Jey]," Huh? What you mean? anyway, what are you doing of the house? din't you listen to the lews yesterday?Oh and my dad says that this virus can transmit through every possible way."

Martin," Do you know that you are like my mom? Geez, since you are alive, call me if anything happens. bye"

[Jey] ," Wa-..." *beep* Before he could finish, Martin canceled he call.

The moment they reach home, Martin's mom ran towards them and told tham that the news came back on and that they were told to gather at the specific school given for every reagon in 3 days time to come.

Martin," What? In 3 days time to come?"

Mom," They said that there is a 50-50 chance that the virus lifespan reduces through every generation.

Martin's mom then helped take in the things. They even started packing the stuff they wanted to take with them.

Mom," why did you bring back so many mosquito spray?

Martin," Don't ask."

Martin then took his cellphone can made a call.

[Jey]," Hello?"

Martin," I need your help."

[Jey]," What? And what help do you need?"

Martin," I'll explain to you later. Meet me at the old school in 15 minutes. Oh and bring in any documents about this virus from you dad. Bye"




TO BE CONTINUED...

My valentine.

You are like a flawless dimond, ready to shine.
You are like the moon, clearing the dark shadow of night.
You are like the a bird, singing the song of beauty in the morning.
You are like a tree, giving breath to our lives.
You are like a lion, ready to do everything for what it wants.
But most of all, you are the rose soft and tender like the petals
loved and adored like its fragrance was.
Strong and couragous like the firm stem.
And of all things, an eye catcher.

Even with the 1st glimpse, I have already fallen for you.
Everytime i see you my heart keeps pumping harder and harder.
Whenever you smile, all my problems would just disappear.
When i look at you sleeping, a calm feeling would reach my heart.
As i fill my fingers with your hair, the smooth feeling would soften my heart.
And when i touch you hands, those soft, tender hands would make me filled with comfort.
The moment we hugged, i Just din't want to let go.

No matter how hard we try to hold on to each other,
Something just keeps pulling us apart.
I Don't even know if we are still holding on,
Or have we been apart.
I wonder how you are right now,
I wonder if you are smiling or crying,
I wonder what you are doing right now.
And I wonder if we will ever see each other again.

If God can give me a chance or a wish,
I just wish that you would be happy forever.
And if i could, I hope to see you soon,
My lovely valentine.

ACT I. The Recruitment

Micha," Hey Jackson, my men are on a mission in Germany, I need some extra men for another mission. How many do you have to spare?"

Jackson," You're just in luck mate, I happened to gotten some new members today. I'll send you my best five, if thats enough for you."

Micha," Rookies eh? I guess I've got no choice, that will do."

Jackson," Same place?"

Micha,"yea, i need them by tomorrow."

Jackson," Sure thing mate."


The next day.....
Place - unknown

Micha," You are late Jackson!"

Jackson," Sorry mate, the storm was a lil rough today."

Micha," Now that you are here, let's start."

Jackson," Well then, let me introduce the best five I've got so far. From left to right, Bob, Crow, Drake, Wolf and Coke."

Micha," What kind of bloody names people use these days. A kid, a bird, a duck, a puppy and a soft drink. Is this a joke? Where's the hidden camera?"

Jackson," Sorry mate, no games here. "

Micha," Fine, hey rookies, beside you is a course where you are gonna show me what you are made of. Those who finish it in time will I recruit into the special op. for missions based on your capability and your specialty. Now then, the time limit for this course is 3 minutes not more. You can make a second attempt only after everyone has finish. ONE more thing, you need to hit all targets and avoid shooting the hostage. Hit more than one hostage and you are out. Do I make myself clear?"

all five," Yes sir!"

Micha," well then, we will start with Bob. Go to the starting line and pick a rifle."

Bob then went towards the starting line and picked a M4 carbine rifle with a M1911 handgun.

Micha," the course has 4 blocks, block A, B, C & D. Before entering part B, you are to throw a stun granade there and don't forget, you only have 3 minutes.

Jackson," Go easy on them mate."

Micha," During my time, we were given only 1 minute and 30 seconds and i'm giving them 3 minutes. Am i not going easy on them?"

Jackson," Those time has passed mate."

Micha," Ready? the time ticks the moment you pass the red line. Hey Dave, take the record for me."

Dave," Sure thing."

And so Bob ran towards block A and targets started poping up. He dashed in too fast and spread his bullets everywhere. " Aim down your side!" shouted Micha. Hearing that, Bob became nervous and droped the magazine while reloading. He then threw the stun granade and got himself stunned as he dashed in too early towars block B. After a while, he recovered back and continued. As he was about to enter block C, a target suddenly appeared infront of him and he started shooting out of shock."USE YOUR KNIFE!!" Micha shouted. He then stab the target and went to block C. As target poped up, he started shooting it and ran out of bullets. Just as he was about to reload, more targets poped up." Hey Kid, switch your guns! try using your brains for once!" Micha shouted again. And so he quickly ran to Block D shooting the targets while avoiding the hostages. Dave stop the watch as soon as Bob passed the green line.

Dave," 3 minutes and 12 seconds."

Micha," I'm sorry kid, I was just seeing how well you would work while being stressed. You can have another go once the rest has finished."

Jackson," well then, next will be Crow, go to the starting line and pick a rifle."

Crow then went to the starting line and took a M16 rifle and a TMP machine pistol. He then crossed the red line and dashed towards block A and started taking down the targets. He then went to block B, C and then D. He then ran across the green line.

Dave," 2 minutes and 8 seconds."

Micha," Now that is what I called a good start. Seeing you not being influenced by stress reminds me of Jackson.

Jackson," I was nothing like that please,.. anyway he was an ex-marine so things such as stress and pain has he already got used to."

Micha," Impresive, but lot of rooms for improvement. Well then, next up Drake."

And so Drake went and took a UPM.45 and a pair of mini-Uzi. He then went through the course and finished it very fast.

Dave," Wow, 55 seconds. Thats a new record."

Jackson," Haha, I guess he beat your record 5 seconds faster. You know, I've just received words that he Raven's brother."

Micha," So he is that bastard's brother."

Jackson," Well then, Next is wolf."

Wolf then went and took a Acr rifle and a Winchester 1200. He then finished the course in 1 minute and 34 seconds.

Micha," Not bad for a rookie. Keep up the good work. By the way Jackson, where did you pick up a guy like him?"

Jackson," Just two words for you mate, Hit Man."

Micha," next coke."

Coke took a M4 carbine rifle and a M9 handgun. he finished the course in 2 minutes and 40 seconds but he hit 2 hostages.

Micha," Coke, you are just too reckless, I'm sorry but as I said just now, more than 1 hostage and you are out. There is no second chance for you. Bob, you wanna give it another go?"

Bob," yes" And he then tries the course again but he still could not handle the stress Micha was putting on his and made it a little late the the time given.

Micha," sorry Kid, better luck next time. Well then, Crow, Drake and Wolf, welcome to my team."

Micha then took them to a room below the course. "Well then, lets get to main point. Our next mission will be in a country called Malaysia. It is located in south east of Asia. We will be heading to the state of Sarawak where a private land was bought by a British man named Aaron brooke Laguida. This man has been seen working with many drug dealers and weapon smugglers, but he has a good relationship with the highcourt thus giving us no power to arrest him. There is also no black and white proof to support this. But recently, there were deliveries made to this place in large crates. It is possible that weapons are being smuggled. Our duty is to sneak behind enemy's line and get a hold on the smuggeling records. This place is within a forest and is far from the local housing area. This could be a good chance for us to catch that man." said Micha.

Crow," Since its deep in the forest, how are we gonna go there?"

Micha," a chopper will drop us half way there, then using the satellite, i will map our way there."

Wolf," Are our weapon choice limited?"

Micha," yes, only compressed weapons are allowed. We don't want them to know that we are then, now do we?"

Drake," What if our mission has been compromised? is there any plan B?"

Micha," Good question. Well then, if anything is to happened, i ws planning to set up C4s to blow up the fuel pipes here, here and here" as he points on satellite captured picture.

Wolf," Won't the local people hear the explosion?"

Micha," No, this place is too far from any towns and cities."

Crow," Well then, when do we leave?"

Micha," We will leave tomorrow morning, we will reach destination the day after."


2 days later...

Crow," The rain is getting heavier..."

Drake," Great, this way it will be much easier to bypass them."

Micha," don't get ahead of yourselves."

Wolf," Lets do this.."

Part 10. Azgard's gift

"Hahaha!" laughed the old shaman as he got back on his feet.

"what you think? not bad for a hopeless, talentless, stubborn fool. huh?" said Azgard as he was panting due to the exhaustion.

"Well then, as promised. Meet me in the Fezra forest tomorrow, but do prepare yourself for tomorrow onwards, my teachings may be as hard as hell and this time you might even die if you don't do well. And yes, starting tomorrow, we will be staying in the forest." said the old shaman

"Haha, thats no problem, i got used to living in the wild."

" On yes, there is one thing i forgot. we will be moving deeper into Sul vi Fezran forest." [ 1 ]

"What! but that place is forbidden for humans to enter!"

"That place is forbidden to faithless humans! And who ever said i am a human?" Shouted the old shaman

" What!! you are not?!? anyways, even if you are not, i still am!"

" I am a Shaman, my very soul is nature itself. And who ever said you are a human?"

"What!? What are you tal-."

" Shh.. Speak no more. More shall be revealed to you as time allows it. For not go and rest, much will be awaiting you tomorrow." said the old shaman as he walk into his room and repaired it with the power of nature.

Azgard then went to his room and was fast asleep as soon as he fell on his bed. Emma became even more worried after watching the match. She could'nt sleep and kept thinking waht the old man was going to do to Azgard.

" Ahhh... its so fustrating just thinking what that old man is gonna to him! Oh no, what if he tortures poor Azgard to death! I must stop this!! NO! wait, if i do that Azgard will never tal to me again!! AHH!!! WHAT am i gonna do!~" She kept mumbeling to herself.

And so morning came and Azgard started packing all his equipmet as well as some clothes. He then went into the forest and found the old shaman chanting something. As he walk towards the Shaman and was about to sit near him, the old shaman said," lets go"

And just as they were about to go, they heard a voice," STOP!! " they turn around and saw Emma running towards them.

" whats wrong Emma? Did something happened?"

"N-no, its just that i-i'm coming with you!"

"No! you can't!" he shouted

"Why not? I know i can be useful to you all. I am good at using medicine and healing spells! I really can help you!!"

"No, its too dangerous!! And I know I wont be able to do my best if i am worried about you all the time!"

"Nevermind, let her. Its true, her healing will be needed."

"But Grandpa!!..."

"Shhhh.. Don't disturb the spirits. Anyways, as long as i am here, there is sothing to worry about." said the old shaman as he walking deeper into the forest.

"Yay!! Haha, not you cant stop me!! " she smiled and dance around.

" Hurry up or you will get lost!" shouted the old man

"YES!!~" she shouted back and ran after the shaman.

Without being able to fight back, Azgard follow them with a unsatisfied heart.

After five hours of walking, they came to stop by a river. The young girl Emma went off looking for ingredients and poison mushrooms while the old Shaman went and meditate by a large boulder. At the same time, Azgard went to catch some fish as he was getting bored and hungry.

Azgard was surprised to see the number of fishes he caught using a net that he bought not long ago, he then started a fire and cooked the fish. Just as the fish was done being cooked, Emma came back, the old shaman too finished meditating. They then ate the fish togather and sat down for a while.

"Azgard, you still don't know what is your elemental powers do you? " asked te old man.

"No, no one told me anything about it till one day i was my friends praticing their elemental powers such as fire and water. And worse of all, I don't even know what elements are there in this world."

"well than, today i am a good mood so i will teach you about elements. Every living beings are given a gift at birth by God. This gift is one the elements that creates the universe. As time pass by, many never made use of their gift and it became dull and weak. And as time continues, many could not remember it and many was not told about it. Now in this era, almost three quarters of the human population do not know about the gift of God and many think that those who posses such powers are chosen ones to fight either for the good or the evil. But i think it is better this way, where many don't know about it. If they knew, many will use it even for the slightest arguement. Don't you think so?"

" well, when you put it that way, i guess so."

" Haha. Good. Now, the second this you need to know are the type of elements. The most basic and common elemants are Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Lightning and Nature.Every element have strong and weak points, like Fire is weak against water, and water is weak against lightning, and lightning is weak against wind, and wind is weak against earth, and earth is weak againts nature, and nature is weak against Fire."

" So this whole thing is like a circle, one against another. But what about elements such as lightning against fire?"

"Haha, good question. That all depends on the master. If the fire master is stronger, so is his elemant which makes it win against lightning, and also vice versa. Not only that, sometimes an element also can make another element stronger too. Like when fire and earth are put togather, it forms molten rocks or magma. And the stronger master between these two will be able to control it. There are also many other things that could happen between different elements, most of it are not known even to me."

" I see, are there people with morethat one elements?"

" Yes, many among those who can use it actually have more that one. But only very few of them are given two gifts during birth. Most of them obtain it through harsh training or with the use of artifact. But there are also people that are given a second gift after a certain age in life."

"Are there people with more that two elements?"

"yes there are, but only one in every hundred million people. Anyways, there are also rare elements in this world such as Metal, sound and animal."

"sound and animal? what you means animal? and whet is so rare about metal?"

"yes, sound and animal... these three elements are different from common elements because only few has it and unlike common elements, those who posses these can only use it to a given way. For example Metal, is split into three ways which is - to become metal, - to produce metal and - to manipulate matel. So far i have never seen anyone capable of using even two out of these three ways. As for Sound, or i could say, wave, is split into these, - to displace sound, -to produce sound(wave), as well as -to manipulate sound. And animal, is actually the ability that concerns animal, it is also known as the element of the wild. This does not allow you to produce animals in anyway. Element of the wild is split into these, - to communicate with the wild , -to tame the wild, - metamorphism as well as - recreation."

"I still don't think i truely get it."

"Nevermind, leave it for another time. Right now, its time for use to find out your element!"

"YES!! but... how?"

The old shaman then took a metal cup and left it on a small rock, he filled it with water and place a leaf on it.

"come sit by the cup. Place your hands near the cup and meditate. Put all your feeling into it, anger, happiness, fear, sadness and everything else you have into your mind. Let your body be filled power, let the spirit run through your veins and let your blood rush as fast as possible! Feed yourself with emotion!! And release your emotions!! Let everything OUT!! scream, shout!! do everything you want!! go mad and berserk!!"

Azgard did what was told as the shaman kept shouting on an on. Suddenly Azgard Shouted and ....


to be continued..


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[ 1 ] *The Underworld forest of Fezra*
- known to be the place where the sacret beasts dwell
- Also the place the dimension of hell and earth meets { thus, many demons escape to feed on the flesh and blood of all living that falls as their prey}
-*note* this is a place of great evil

Part 9. The unseen road

And so, three days have passed. Deep in the Fezra forest, Azgard meets the old Shaman to begin his traning.

" You know Azgard, i have heard of Wizard (all rounder magic user), sorcerer ( forbiden/casting magic user), and warlocks (magic and sword master). But i have never heard of an Assasin magician. Tell me, how do you plan to combine magic with Assasin's combat pattern?"

" I don't really know myself. I left the Magister Magi Acedemy to search for the man who killed my family. And i din't even finish learning the basics of magic yet. Damn it, i'm such an idiot!"

" No, you are not an idiot, you are more of a hopeless, talentless, stubborn fool."

"You're NoT HELPING!!"

" Well since you only know the displacement spell, i will only be able to train you once you fully master your that spell. So, are you ready for what awaits you?"

"Yes, i will do my best!"

" Well then, you're first step is to cross the unseen road of the Nul cave. But I must warn you, there is not even a ray of light in there, and creatures and monsters awaits you there. And, the exit is a fortnight's journey... many of our people tried to cross it, but only a few evey made it out in one piece. Most of them lost their mind, and there were many who also died. Thats all i can say and do for you now, its all up to you, but its not to late to quite,.. ya know."

" No, i will not give up.... no now!"

As soon as Azgard said those word, he went into the cave.

"Hohoho... you can come out now... Emma."

Emma-" How did you know i was here?"

" I can smell that flower you always carry with you... haha"

" Ahh... Did he notice too!"

" No, that brat got too much in his mind.. which is what i'm worried about. This task was to make him clear his mind... if he dont, he might just go mad.. haha.. but don't worry, he is a strong boy, like his father. "

" Now then, shall we go home?"

Time slowly pass by a day at a time, Emma was getting worried as she feared something bad might happen. But the old Shaman continued his daily routine as if he had no concerns for that boy.

As time pass by, it finally came to the day which is fourteen after Azgard went into the caves. Emma rushed to the exit and waited for him to come out. She waited patiently till the sun rised above her head where she could take it no longer

" Where is that guy!!! what is taking him so long? Oh no! did something bad happened?"

She became even more worried and fear started menifesting her mind. She waited and waited, until the time the sun started to set.

Suddently Azgard came out of the Cave. " Azgard you.re back!! Az...?!" as Emma look closely at him, his face showed no reaction nor did it show any emotions. Then he finally open his mouth and said, " I.... nee-d.. food!!~" and he fell unconscious..

" wahh!~ Azgard!! Get up!! don't just go around scaring people like that!!" She started hitting him with a rock.

"Haha sorry Emma, i guess fourteen days of no food really does take the life out of you.. HAHa"

" That is not funny!! get up!! its late already, we need to get back now!!"

He then slowly got up and went back home while hanging half of body weight on the girl's shoulder. As soon as they reach home, Azgard ran energeticly towards the dining table and grab all the food that he can eat and chew them like a wild animal. Emma and the rest of the family stared at him and lost their mood to eat.

" what with you guys? arn't you all hungry?"-Agard

" Can you eat proplerly?!? ish! thats the problem with guys!!"-Emma

"huh?"-Agard

"nrm... ( -____-)..."

After they finished dinner, Azgard went to find the old shamen.

"Hey grandpa.. when do I start the next traning?"

"Hoho... so you think you are ready to take the next step?"

"Well then, come.. if you can even touch hit me once, I will start the training tomorrow, But if you fail to hit me, you will have to stop and leave this place. understand?"

" If that is how you want it, then i have no choice"

Azgard dashed with such intense speed that his body could not be seen. He then ran to the back of the old man and made a punch but the old man moved his head slightly to the left just enough to avoide the punch and used hid staff to hit Azgard's stomach. Azgard fell to the ground as the impact was so great.

" Did you Think that just by running fast you can hit me? i'm blind you know.. but i am surely not deft... which means no matter how fast you run, i can hear your movement. not then, ' meltio pec - Acceleration' " that old man said as he cast a spell to give him great speed. He then dashed towards Azgard and punched him in the face and kicked him off the ground. While in mid air, the old man tried to use his staff to hit him on the chest. Azgard quickly put his hands togather to block it, but it was too powerful and it got him to hit the ground with greater impact.

" What are you waiting for? use your displacement spell and fight me!!"

"AHH!!!!" he then swing his hand and cause the table to fly towards the old man. But the old man dashed away and kicked Azgard till he hit and broke the wall and fall outside the house.

" Haha, not bad boy. you dint event cast the spell and you could use it. but that type of dispalcement spell, is the most basic of all... telekinesis is just to slow of a displacement. Now then i shall finish you off with one blow ' el-ru-gral-enr-la melio simistri quang miona, Genla's earth spike' " The old man suddenly cast a spell and a earth type spike appeared infront of him

" I wont g-give up yet!! ' seven seals of the heaven, displace space and air, divine protection' " *cast barrier*

As the spike was shot off towards Azgard, it hit the barrier and exploded. pieces of rock flew everywhere. Suddenly Azgard appeared behind the old man to punch him.

" the same trick wont work on me twice" the old man did the same thing as before and hit him with the staff but Azgard disappeared when got hit.

" What! was he really fast enough to avoid it just a second before the staff hit him? N-no... that was a FAKE!!"

Azgard then appeared from the from ' Forced acceleration ' he then used a displacement spell on his hand. The spell caused his hand to move in such a speed that not even the old man could avoid it. His hands turned into a fish and punched the old man. The old man fell to the ground while shock to see what happened
" Hahaha,.. I see, first you cast the forced acceleration spell just below your elbow while holding it back. Then you release it all once you saw an opening,.. just like a bow and an arrow. The hand to hold the arrow and the string of the bow as the spell.. I am impressed. but what i don;t understand is why wsas i not able to detect you?"

" well, when the spike hit my barrier, it caused an explosion. As the rocks flew everywhere, i knew that motion was everywhere, so i used it as an advantage to distract your hearing. thus, barrier was not to protect me but to give an opening on you."

Part 8. Desperation

And so, Drake was send back to the castle to pack all his needs and prepare a new journey for that awaits him. " So i guess i have no choice but to leave then. Ish... I still can't believe that I lost to him, What a fool I am. I wonder what awaits me." said Drake while he was sitting on the grass and gazing the clear blue sky.

" Even though I do not know what was going on, but I sall pray for your well being. I wish I could go with you but this is a road for you to walk not me. " Azgard told him while eating an apple.

" Well I guess you are right Azgard. I should leave soon before Felix falls into the wrong temper today. Hope to meet again soon, Dios le bendice my brother."

"Dios le bendice . Remamber to bring me back something when you return, hahaha." Azgard said as he smiled.

And so Drake went off toward the south-west with Sev. The people then stood and watch him go till presence vanished from his eyes.

(Yesterday when Drake and Sev fought, there was so must power. Yet to think I was almost as strong as them. Shit.. the gap between our power are too big. I don't even know how to use any elements, I don't even know if I have. I can't be left behind! i need to get strong, i need to be strong fast!! I deaperately need more power, More power!) - Azgard

" Well then Aaron, i guess i shall make a move to then."

" Where you gonna go Azgard?" asked Aaron

" I am going to my home place to train. I cant lose to Drake and Sev after all.. hahaha"

And so Azgard left Pheonixia as soon as possible towards the north, to the City of Fezra. The city of Fezra is a weeks walking distance from Pheonixia. Azgard had to go pass the forest Wrath vines which was a dangerous land where wild creatures only feast on fleah and blood.

Without food, he traveled through the forest and went up the snowy mountians and across the rocky field. Then finally, the city of Fezra. At first, then city people were a fraid of him ad did not know him as he was wearing a cloak with the hood covering his face. He then walked towards a tavern that was far off the main city. He then entered the Tavern and sat on the bench infront of the counter.

" Give me a drink old man." asked Azgard

" Sure thing. I see that you came back my boy."

" Its good to see you Uncle, its been 3 years now. how is everyone?"

" Haha, they are all fine. They will be glad to see you back here.. haha.."

"Is grandfather here?"

" No, that old man is at home. Why don't you go there and have a rest."

Azgard then left the tavern and got out of the city and hearded towards a small town near the city. As he reach his old house, he took off his hood and suddenly all the kids around the area started screaming " he's back!! Brother is Back!!" and they ran and hug him while crying.

" Hahaha, you guys have grown a lot!! Look at you guys, crying for no reason. hahaha."

He then went into the house to meet his grandfather.

" So you came back. I know why you come here, I can hear the desperation of your heart, and I can Smell the Desire of power. I will help you, meet me in the Fezra forest in three days to come. One more thing, do not bring any emotions with you when you come, or else, that emotion will eat the very soul of yours." Said the blind old man who was cleaning his wooden staff.

" I see that your senses are as sharp as usual. Thank you grandfather, I will do my best."

"Don't thank me, because i will train you to the point where you will be barely alive. And if you are not prepared enough, it might be to the point where you will die."

"I understand. I will accept all difficulties that awaits me."

"Well then, go and enjoy the time you still have left with the family, it might be your last."

He then bowed as a sign of respect and left the room. And so he spent his time with the family and the people of the town.

Part 7. The true Sev

As the bright light slowly fades away, the people were able to see Drake and Sev in a draw, where Sev was holding his shield against Drake's fist.


"So this is your power, not bad for someone whos is holding back. What the..." Suddenly the shield that Sev weld broke into pieces.



"No, that was just a distraction, this is my power." Drake then swing is right hand from the left side of his hip to the extend of hos shoulder. And suddenly a large flow of energy forming into the shape of a moon due to the swing was forced towards Sev with such a high speed and great intensity. Sev tried to do the same thing back but the impact from the energy of Drake's power was so great that even Sev's energy was back-fired towards him.



Drake's attack was very powerful and concentrated, and as it hit Sev, the flaming wings on his back vanished and a large wound was formed on his left chest till left leg. Sev then fell down to the ground.



Drake too fell down as his body got exhausted from the strikes he recieved from Sev. He the got up and walked towards Sev to see his condition.



"Why did you want to fight me? Would'nt it be better if you had just went away?" drake asked Sev as he sat beside him.



Sev suddenly got up and his wounds were healed in an instant. He wipe the dirt away from his body and said, " I am sorry but... you failed."



Drake stood up quickly in a combat position, with a shock on what just happened, he shouted," What the hell is going on?!!"



"Hmm... i was asked by the Grand Master and the Dragon of the Zodiac to test you. I even used a fake shield to fight you, but you got over exhausted even before finishing me off. I did not wanted to fight you but i had no choice, i am truely sorry... old friend." Sev answered as he dispell the barrier around them.



(Felix what is the meaning of this? i trusted you!!)



(You insignificant fool, you became too confident in yourself that you tought you could beat him. And how do you intend to be like your grandfather the greatest dragon Lord to rule the world? I am the oldest generation of the dragon clan, it is sad to see the bloodline of Exelus to be such a failure. You are nothing but a blot in a fine art work.)

"Hey old man, don't you think thats too harsh?"

"you can hear him talk? i don't get it! whats going on!!?

"Listen, that old man is just trying to make you regret your mistake and to improve yourself. he said the same words to me when he took me to train a few years back. Hahaha... but listen Drake, at this rate you wont even lay a finger on Gale. To tell you the truth, just now i was only using around thirty percent of my power. The difference between us is too great, much is to be done old friend."

(Stop calling me old man you filthy monkey! Hmm..I have no choice, Drake, tomorrow you will follow Sev to a special place. There, you will train my way until you are ready so that i can finish my job and leave you idiots!)

"Alright, I have learn my mistake, I will do my best to train hard. Please forgive me."

(Hahaha.. Hey filthy monkey look, at least this idiot has manners not like you!)

" Shut up you Old sack Bag!! I bet you are so old that you look more like a big fat fish than a dragon!!"

(Why you little..... nrm, i bet you master has a lot of training for you after today)

"Oh crap.. I'm donna die."