(A/N: First of all, I'd like to thank you for your time. I'm not an expert in literature nor am I a master of English. I write this story to at least 'digitalize' my imagination. It's frustrating having many things in your mind without a way to express them. If anyone would like their ideas to be included in this story, feel free to comment with your thoughts. Once I find an interesting idea, I'll adjust accordingly. The protagonist of this story reflects a lot of myself in many ways. His personality will be a bit complicated, and there will be times when unexpected things happen. In my view, they'll be good things, but I'm not sure how you'll perceive them. I seek perfection, so I apologize in advance.
The story's chapters will have multiple stages, from raw to edited, revised, and refined until they become perfected. As this is my first story, there may be grammar errors, typos, plot holes, and other issues. Some things may not make sense to English experts, but I promise to try my best in writing this story. As long as you are there to help me, then all is well. If you discover any errors, please let me know. Thank you.)
LOCATION: Ghost Sea
In an ocean far, far away...
"Commander, our team has discovered the location of the lost ark. It's estimated to be about 200 kilometers north of our position. Shall we investigate?"
The sound of waves echoed across the cold sea. A man in a dark leather jacket and hat stood in the shadows cast by the sunlight streaming through the window. He raised his head, looking at a red cloak in front of him that faced the direction of the window. The sunlight shone upon it as it flapped in the wind, creating a bizarre scene.
A voice as cold as a winter breeze traveled across the room as the red cloak replied.
"Get the team ready. I'm finally about to discover the greatest treasure of all time. Once I find the Pearl of Souls, I'll recover my physical body, and I'll make them pay for what they did all those years ago. In this life or the next, there won't be peace until they're all dead."
A wild laughter echoed throughout the room as a burst of silver light illuminated the space.
Some time in the past...
LOCATION: Blue Island: Carver's Cabin
"Kelvin, time for dinner. Hurry up! The food tastes better when it's hot. I don't want to see a plate of unfinished food on the table." Mrs Carver knocked on her son's door impatiently.
She had recently noticed strange behavior in her son after he woke up from a nightmare. It seemed to have left him in a deep trance that he couldn't shake off.
After several knocks on the door, Mrs. Carver couldn't hold back anymore and barged into the room, only to find it empty. She looked around and noticed an open window, the breeze waving the curtains, adding a solitary illusion.
"Kelvin!"
"Kelvin!"
Mrs. Carver's panicked shouts echoed through the neighborhood as the night descended into boundless silence.
A sudden deep voice emerged from the dark forest, a voice that no one could grasp.
"Για αιώνες ο κόσμος ήταν παραπλανητικός. Θα το φτιάξουμε. Στο κενό που κάποτε σφραγιστήκαμε, από το κενό θα επιστρέψουμε. Ας ξεκινήσει το παιχνίδι."
"For centuries the world has been misguided. We will make it right. In the void, we were once sealed, and from the void, we shall return. Let the games begin."
(A/N: Tinkered with the language a bit; now it makes more sense.)
In the bright moonlight amidst the echoing waves, on the shore of the sea filled with crystal-clear water, lay a small human figure. Purple hair, pale skin, and a child-like face revealed themselves.
A youth sleeping on the shore—if anyone were to come close, they'd have been shocked as to why a child was sleeping on the shores of the mythical sea, the sea where fearsome monsters and legends resided. None could enter but the worthy. Alas! no one was there to ponder the question.
The youth opened his eyes, his violet orbs coming to life. His grim eyes glared towards the moon as they flashed briefly before he sat up and looked around, confused.
"Where am I?" he asked himself.
The youth rose fully and looked at his reflection in the water. Two violet eyes glared back at him, and there he was—a young boy in his teens, his glittering skin possessing a crystal-like brilliance. The two eyes were like glowing orbs in the distance.
LOCATION: Nearby Area
Not far away, a group of children could be seen sitting around a bonfire, seemingly talking. But on closer inspection, one would notice the mischievous glint in their eyes. These children were infamous for their reckless behaviors—running off to dangerous places, causing mayhem. The fact was, they were not your average people around here.
Like a secret cult of sorts, they all gathered close to a blonde-haired girl who looked like the leader of the group.
"Karlie, don't you think we should explore that mountain in the north? Come on, it'll be fun." A black-haired youth asked, looking at a brown-headed girl next to him for assistance. The girl wisely avoided his eyes and whispered, "Jade, you understand that this is a very serious matter you're bringing up. Karlie knows, and I think you do too, how dangerous the forest is."
She looked at him, silently studying his intentions.
"Look, all I'm saying is that we shouldn't do nothing about it. The rest of the school already has its own spirit beasts. Don't you think we should start looking for our own? It's been a while now, and we still haven't decided anything." Jade shrugged, defending himself.
The blonde-haired girl sighed and shook her head. She turned her back towards them, closed her eyes, and chuckled.
"It's not that I don't want to go; I'm just looking for the right opportunity. Then we'll show them... we'll show them all," she whispered.
A dark look escaped her eyes as the rest of the children looked at her in understanding.
They gathered together and engaged in whispers no one outside their circle could understand. After a few minutes, they rose up one by one and dispersed, each heading towards their homes.
Karlie had been looking out a lot for her 'friends.' It's not every day you see a group of children gathering around. She was walking home when she noticed a small boy standing not far from her, gazing at the sky oddly. She curiously turned her head up to the sky and noticed nothing unusual, furrowing her eyebrows. She looked at the child in front of her, uncertain.
"Who are you?" she asked.
The youth looked at her, revealing his purple eyes staring back in confusion.
"Who are you?" he asked in return.
"Little guy, I'm asking the questions here."
The kid looked at her for a moment, deep in thought before replying, "I don't know."
Karlie studied the figure a little closer and relaxed after sensing no threat from him.
"Follow me. This isn't a good place to talk, especially at night." She led him along the road home as he followed mechanically.
A few minutes passed, and a wooden house gradually appeared before them. A depressing aura surrounded the house as the smell of iron drifted about and into the boy's nose. His eyes looked around cautiously.
"May not look like much, but trust me, it's the only place to keep you alive around here."
When they reached the entrance, a magnificent sight greeted them as they entered.
The sparkling cups and plates in the kitchen filled with all kinds of food and drinks. There were a few bottles containing red liquid that the boy couldn't recall seeing before. They had the same iron scent as the one outside the house.
After walking through the red corridors, they arrived in a room filled with tables and chairs. A big, long table stood at the center with wooden chairs around it. The whole house had an ancient feel, even older than a millennium ago.
As they walked inside, a strange object caught the youth's attention—a purple bracelet on a bookshelf by the door. This object was unlike any other. Perhaps it was the light, but the shiny thing seemed to have opened a strange memory in the youth's mind.
Flashback
The boy closed his eyes, and a scenery unfolded before him.
Deep in the shallow waters, in the veil of darkness, a few silhouettes could be seen moving in the water.
"Trixan, I swear if you don't put that thing down, I'm going to tell Mother." A strange golden-haired girl appeared in front of a youth holding a silver crystal in his hands. She seemed pretty mad about whatever it was that he carried, and was about to throw it into a strange whirlpool.
The strange surroundings kept getting odder until he realized he was in what appeared to be a huge ocean. All kinds of scenes flashed before his eyes until...
BOOM!