As we had seen before, Mount Hysuptris looked huge. No trees were present and the atmosphere had changed instantly. It felt more like we were dead than alive now.
Just as we had expected, the negativity around was playing with our mind, giving us bad thoughts of losing. The only thing that seemed to be changed was the security. Now there were even more giants guarding the mountain. Every corner had security which went up to the peak.
Looking at all this, I already knew that this would be even more difficult than the Great Waterfall or the Hydra Caves. Raptor and the rest of his army were nowhere to be seen, maybe beginning to climb the mountain. I hoped that they weren't too ahead of us.
"We cannot proceed any further with the warship now. The giants may spot us. We need to land near the trees." Xavier ordered. Together, we both used the controls and pulled the ship down and parked it as far as possible but also as convenient for a rescue plan.
We got out and the first thing I checked was if Wade had reached with his army. As he had told, he would only show up when we need him. There was no trace of anyone other than the giants in front. We stepped on the grassy field with caution, trying not to make much sound.
The giants were only about fifty meters ahead. There were two in front of us. The others were busy in their own corners. The two monsters chatted and laughed as if they weren't guarding the place at all. It was good for us as they were distracted. "Okay. Amanda, you have the brain here. How shall we get across these giants? The race to the top would have already begun." I said, looking at Amanda. Everybody had high hopes and she looked tensed.
"First of all, I am not the brain here. I have no idea how to get past these –" She stopped for a moment then smiled. Yes, my sister had got a plan ready. "This may be stupid but…" She started. Oliver encouraged, "Amanda, all we do is stupidity. Speak up."
Then she narrated the plan. "I don't think one of us should distract the giants while the others move up. That way all the guards would get into alert mode." She said. "If we fight them, they'll win. If we make a noise, they will alert everyone else. We need to make them unconscious before they can speak."
This seemed to be a proper detective case situation. Except the culprits were the giants. Yes, it did sound stupid now. "How are we gonna get close to them without getting spotted? Moreover, how are we going to get them dizzy?" Lily scowled. Even with a broken leg, she was the same old rude Lily.
Amanda replied, "That is Blaze's job." I sighed. Not again. Another job for me. "Blaze, use your Zantai power to control the giants. It is effective. With Zantai, you can almost do anything if you focus. Try getting them dizzy and we will charge at them." She explained. Everyone looked at me and smiled. I didn't. Zantai was a very intense power which I had just learnt and the DELTAs wanted me to control two giants' minds. Great!
I nodded and preparations began. Oliver got his electrifying rock sword. Mark got ready with his crossbow, Porticallius. Amanda unsheathed Blizzard and Lily got out Uniclaw. They were almost arranged in a perfect row. Then Mark looked at me. "It is now up to you Blaze." He said.
I went extremely close to the giants, hiding behind the closest tree. Then I used the Zantai power. I concentrated on the giants in front. The surroundings went into x-ray mode. I entered one of the giant's brains mentally. Inside, I saw how disturbed and easy to control he was. This was the opportunity I was waiting for and I sent power waves through his minds.
It seemed to work because the next moment, he seemed confused. He could barely hold himself up. I had no idea how I had done that but I decided to focus on the other giant. Soon, I entered the other one's brain and controlled him. He too went down to his feet like the first one.
That's when my friends attacked. They charged towards the giants, Amanda used her signature move and thrust her upside down sword into the giant's chest. Oliver thrashed the other monster's legs, sending electric waves. Mark shot the giants with Porticallius with might and Xavier changed Trance into a hammer and attacked. Lily though, couldn't walk much and was near the giants' legs, slashing her Uniclaw into the thighs.
I tried my best to keep them from attacking and man, it was difficult! Their brains started going into super confused mode, making me dizzy with them. Once finished, I withdrew all my strength and just fell down on the ground, panting. The others gestured me to follow.
I got up with all my might and caught up with them. The giants still weren't totally dead, staring at us as we made our way up Mount Hysuptris. They made noises trying to alert others but not loud enough. We had finally started our journey upwards.