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Chapter 36 - The Encounter

[Dodging the initial attacks sent at him Aka began his own attack]

Aka sent out an arrow that reminded us of a skill Obitiga has, a glowing arrow was sent forth. Though not green it was black, concerned what it was we all dodge as best as we could. With Aka still smiling as the arrow disappeared, we were all concerned.

"Don't think it will be that simple to just dodge that attack."

[Aka, as he puts his bow and arrow away]

"What do you mean.."

[Lepricus]

Just as we turned around the arrow seemed to disappear, creating what looked to be a hole in space. The wind around it began to pick up, the trees rustled and began to move as if they were being pulled in. The vortex it created got stronger, widening, and we began to be pulled in ourselves. Sirisa being at the back casted a spell aimed at the vortex's center. With that spell, the vortex disseminated making sure to destroy the vortex. With us exhausted and tired from fighting the vortex we were lucky that Aka, astonished that someone was able to stop his attack, and put down his crossbow. W

"You guys are strong, you've earned at least some of my respect. Now tell me why are you here."

[Aka, while putting his bow away]

"We are travelers, warriors really, trying to stop the Zenshu Cult."

[Temti]

"You bunch of kids? And how has that been working out for you."

[Aka]

"If you must know pretty well actually. We've already saved the Islands of Adrilla, Manshu, and Sanshu."

[Obitiga]

"Let's say I was to believe that to be a true statement. How would a small group of children be able to accomplish such a feat."

[Aka]

"We aren't children for one, we should be about your age, so if we are children so are you."

[Gixoh]

"Do I look like a child to you?"

[Aka]

"Actually you do, but that's beside the point my name is Twilight. From what I've heard there's a man on this Island who can help me learn about my father. His name is Kealii."

[Twilight]

"Kealii you say..I make no promises. Though if you are who you claim to there may be someone who can help you within Dragondale. We will however first make a stop at my camp to recuperate our strength."

[Aka]

"Yeah, we really did kick your butt didn't we."

[Liam]

"In your dreams little boy."

[Aka, leaving the area]

"Little..What did you just call me??"

[Liam, as the team begins to follow Aka]

Eventually, we arrived at Aka's campsite and settled in for the night. Aka told me about how this island was once the world's supply of fish. That most of the sea life in the open waters are creatures that are deadly to catch, which is something we could attest for from our journey so far. This makes the weaker more catchable fish stay by bigger creatures such as the Sea Gods. So throughout the year, they would travel from coast to coast delivering fish, teaching people to fish, having contests, and so on. This was the pride of the Naga who mostly inhabited the island. We also explained to him everything that happened on our journey. From me and Temti's solo adventures on Adrilla to saving Obitigas parents, the Chancellors of Sanshu.

"I see, now that you explained it in more detail, I think I can believe you're telling me the truth."

[Aka]

"Finally!"

[Gixoh]

"With that being said I have been keeping my own secret."

[Aka]

"You're actually an evil Cult member and I get to beat you up again?"

[Liam]

"...."

[Everyone]

"Oh, my bad did I say that out loud."

[Liam]

"Disregarding the little boy's comment…"

[Aka]

"Definitely going to have to beat him up."

[Liam, whispers under his breath]

"I might so happen to know this Kealii you are looking for. As I said before I am the Last Shadow Naga, but that wasn't always, and hopefully won't be the truth much longer."

[Aka]

"What do you mean?"

[Temti]

"To keep it short Kealii is my father, he was poisoned by the Cult when they took over the island. All of the Shadow Naga were…"

[Aka]

"Whoa, I'm sorry to hear that, is he still alive?"

[Obitiga]

"Oh yes, last I heard from my brother Hewa he was resting. When we arrive at Dragondale I will personally introduce them both to you all."

[Aka]

"Thank you, this will definitely speed up our journey."

[Twilight]

After all that Aka asked me to help gather some supplies before nightfall and that we can talk some more later. So I headed to the woods to gather what I needed. While there I heard a voice it sounded like Rah, so I chased after it.

"Why am I the one looking for this thing?"

[Rah, pauses for response]

"Doesn't that mean you should be out looking too, not just goofing off?"

[Rah, pauses for response]

"Anyway make sure you tell her what I said, It's definitely the kid, and that means he's mine to defeat. Tell them to keep 'her' even closer 'he' the kid will be coming after 'her' eventually."

[Rah, hanging up his communicator]

"Who are they talking about, could it be my mother? I had to know"

[Twilight, thinking]

Jumping out of where he was hiding twilight attacked Rah, pinning him down.

"Where is she, where is she, where is my mother"

[Twilight]

"HAHA, I was hoping I would get to see you sometime soon. Your mother, well do you really want to know. We have her, at least what's left after all these years. But to get her you'd have to defeat 'him' and I doubt you're capable of that."

[Rah]

"Are you sure, you look pretty bruised up from our last encounter?"

[Twilight, says cocky looking at the injured Rah]

"You got a little lucky, don't let it get to you. 'He' is much stronger than me anyway."

[Rah]

"Who is 'he' and where does he have my mother."

[Twilight]