Earth- 3, dense forest, Current weather.
Jack, Jhenefer and Michel set out for the dense forest ahead. The place was full of trees and vines intertwined between them. The branches swayed a lot due to the breeze of the wind, causing the leaves to fall on their heads and the large roots on the ground causing them to stumble frequently.
The ground full of live and dry leaves was also covered with a moss that made everything sticky and disgusting, which caused your feet to sink, causing constant pain in the soles and joints.
Small and large insects walked on the immense trunks of the thickets and on the live leaves of the branches, aiming at feeding, and crawled among the stones guaranteeing the survival of the larger animals. The strong sun hitting the trees cast a great shadow across the forest, yet the heat was not easy to withstand.
- What a stranger forest ... Is there a big animal here? - Asked Jhenefer .
- We can't be sure, because we never entered a forest this big. For this reason, we have to be careful and watch out for anything that is strange. Jack replied, walking cautiously over the leaves.
- I don't know if you two have noticed, but it's getting late, and we haven't eaten yet, I'm even hungry for water! - Michel yearned for some food, in a melancholy tone.
- We don't know how to hunt ... Then we will have to fish! Luckily, I learned to make a fishing rod on one of the trips with my grandparents! Jack said, looking thoughtful.
- Then let's leave the fishing with you! We have to build a fire if we want to bake the fish. I never did, but I've seen how to do it on television. It shouldn't be that hard ... I think. - Michel spoke up with doubts about his duty.
- Well ... So I can get water for us! As I have no skills in this type of situation, I think I can at least get water, I just have to find something to reserve it. - Imposes Jhenefer with the active position, shrewdly.
With that, all three separated to fulfill their obligations, Jack to get the fish, Jhenefer to collect the water and Michel to make the fire. After much effort and some mistakes, they were able to fulfill their duties.
The fire burned very well and the crackling of the branches was relaxing for the moment. All three tasted their fish with water in their eyes, because even though they didn't taste the best, it was something that filled their stomachs, gave them more energy and strength to continue the journey.
Soon after that, they found a small lake with a very weak current, with small leaves on its surface. In that they decided to bathe to clean all the dirt that remained in their bodies and the sweat acquired from the effort to eat.
As none of them had had experience in a forest before, it was really a struggle for survival, because nothing there was easy to achieve, even being close. After cleaning up, they set off back for the exhausting hike.
After a full day of tiring walking, darkness came. Strangely at night, the sky was a beautiful starry dark blue, unlike the day, where the sun was pink. With each step taken, the shooting stars shone and crossed the sky, leaving an almost mystical atmosphere around.
When they had lost hope of finding something, a mysterious light appeared on the horizon, one that blinked calmly. The further they walked, the lighting grew closer and closer, taking on abstract forms. Aiming at such a discovery, they began to run towards them.
As soon as they stopped to breathe, their eyes filled with tears of joy, they finally managed to arrive in a big city with enough houses and buildings that looked like old buildings, only due to tiredness and exhaustion, they passed out right there and fell in a deep sleep.
A few hours passed. The starry night had already given way to the pink sky, again with the unbearable sun that covered the entire city. Jack, Jhenefer and Michel wake up from their deep sleep with a strange lightness in their bodies.
They would run their hands over their faces, gently rubbing their eyes to be able to open them and focus on what was around them. They realized that they were redecorating in a room, each in a different room.
The three rooms only had a different appearance and furniture, but also, there was a slight resemblance to some old, well-maintained furniture. The bed was luxurious, very wide and full of pillows and cushions in a rustic style, the tones were neutral, and the mattress was so soft that the body slightly sank.
The inda half asleep , Jack inquired for yourself:
- Where am I? Is that a room? How did I get here?
" Where's Jhenefer and Michel? We were together ..., but I remember passing out as soon as I got here. It must have been fatigue! Also, we walked and did a lot of things until we got here! " . He thought, worried about his friends and stunned by the wear and tear that the forest had caused him.
Suddenly, Jack heard him two light knocks , and then a woman, probably a maid, just putting half her body through the door of the room, looking at him and reciting softly:
- Excuse me sir ... Could you come up to the living room? The Leader is looking forward to it! - Reported the girl, without entering the room and left without explanation.
- What? Living room? What Leader is this? I must worry about meeting Jhenefer and Michel again, but first, I think I need explanations , very clear! - He asked with a suspicious expression, murmuring more to himself than to the maid who left the room afterwards, without paying much attention to the poor boy.
Pensive , he got out of bed, opened the door and started toward the living room. Coincidentally, Jhenefer and Michel found him halfway, also leaving separate rooms.
- Are you here too? Jack sighed, relieved to find his faithful and best friends.
- Jack? You here? How did we end up in this place? - Asked, Jhenefer . It could also be seen that she was relieved to find her friends, but of everyone there she was more focused, almost rational and raising her whole perception to try to understand what was happening at that moment.
- I just remember passing out, and then I woke up in a room without knowing why! Jack replied, running his hand behind his neck, still too suspicious and scared to think clearly.
- Someone is waiting for us in the room, isn't it? Is it that "Leader" that those "things" spoke to us? Michel asked them both.
- As for that ... We will find out, come on! - Jack said going to the living room. Jhenefer and Michel followed him behind, each thinking a little differently, but the three were sulking in different ways.
As soon as they arrived in that living room, they found a man sitting on a neutral colored sofa, of medium size and a kind of butler right behind him, keeping a professional distance from that man, who emanated an energy of leadership and power. Sitting cross-legged, as if you have been waiting for them for a long time. Both three sat in surprise, accompanying the man, but they also kept a safe distance due to fear and distrust, in search of answers.
- Please, settle down. We have a lot to talk about today. - Saluted the man.
The three sat cautiously looking from one corner to the other of the room, which by the way was very chic and with many details in gold and with silverware, refined china scattered around the place, giving the decoration a sophisticated look.
Already with doubtful countenance Jack p erguntou for man:
- Who are you?
It was clear that he was ready to defend himself against such a man if he made another suspicious move, Jack's anxiety was on the verge of it, too. There were so many things happening at the same time for the three young men, and Jack was already leading the trio, so he took the responsibility to defend his friends at all costs, no matter what the consequences.
- I am the person who brought you three to this land. In fact, for this universe! You can call me Frenizet , I am the leader of this planet! - The man replied, confident of what he was saying, giving the three young men a serious and fully capable look, focusing on Jack, and secretly recognizing his potential as a leader as well.
- What do you mean, Leader? Does it even exist? Jack asked, sharing the same look as Frenizet , but with suspicion reigning in his heart.
- Of course there is! Every land has a Leader, but in theirs, customs are more peculiar, mostly democratic. - He replied simplistically. As if that were the most obvious thing to say to three children.
Frenizet seemed to be a boastful and self-assured man, Jack made a mental note about what happened, because at that moment he used all the logic that remained of his sanity, but he was psychologically shaken by what Frenizet had just said . With even more doubts in his head, he began to question him frequently, outraged by the arrogance of the "Leader":
- First ... What is all this? What universe is this and why were we brought here? He asked, confident of himself and putting pressure on the mysterious man.
- Haha ... I imagine that not only you, but the three have several questions for me, but at this moment, I can only answer why I brought you into this universe and what is the same! - Frenizet pointed out , cautious.
- B om, if this is how you want it, we will also play like this. You can start responding! - He urged, defying the man's authority.
- First question: What is this universe ?! - He asked himself rhetorically, pausing to reply immediately: - He is one of the three main universes created by the celestial gods. In all, there are fifty universes also called alternative realities. Currently, we are in the third universe, also known as average reality, and this is kind of obvious if you look at everything around you. - Frenizet concluded, answering the other questions.
- Now the second question. Why were you three brought into this universe? - Incited the same. - First of all, you were not chosen to be brought here ... but created , to later bring you into this universe!
- We don't understand. What do you mean, servants ?! Asked Jhenefer, dumbfounded.
- I will explain to you everything that generated this current situation, because, you will really need to know. But it is good that it is now, because you will have to prepare! - Frenizet replied to Jhenefer , who concentrated on his words.
- More than 10,000 ago, the greatest battle of all universes took place. My brother and I, who are the Leader of the 2nd universe, fought for their survival. The enemy was the representative of the 51st universe. He was from a race of beasts, called Beasts , his name was Humanbeast and he wanted to annihilate all 50 universes for stupid reasons, but my brother and I stopped him and separated his universe from the other 50. In that he swore revenge for both of us and promised to completely destroy all the realities that existed .
- I know ... And where did the three of us get into this story? Jack asked.
- Actually, the plan was for the three of you to be born here in this universe so that you would have the opportunity to develop your elemental powers ! But the enemy learned of the plan and manipulated everything so that you were born and raised in the 1st universe, where no one has or develops the powers, even if they do. Jack, your parents were literally raised, as they would be the ones who would give birth to one of the reincarnations of the mystical wizards. - He replied with a thoughtful countenance.
- So sooner or later we would be brought here? Jack said.
- Yes that's right.
- Holy shit! - He screamed scandalously with anger after knowing the truth, incredulous and disgusted.
Everyone in the room was silent, but with deep remorse for knowing that everyone had been manipulated from the beginning. Seeing Jack's condition, Frenizet stood up and caught his attention again.
- Jack, do you want to go back to your Earth again? For your home ... For your supposed family?
- What do you mean by that? Jack said, followed by a long, exhausted sigh.
- If you help me in the new battle against the enemy, I will make the three of you return to your Earth again, in the same way that I brought you to this reality! - He replied with a cunning look.
To be continued...