Chapter nineteen
Song recommendation. How long by Charlie puth
Something was telling Vin that there is a way of out thid ice hole . The fast approaching footsteps made him think in frenzy .
He tip toed around the room , careful not to touch any of the antique .
He tried to look around , to see if there's any way out apart from the front door .
His toes picked up on a hard substance and he groaned as his leg hit the thing .
"Ouch ! " He yelled out. Forgetting the fact that he was meant to keep quiet in this type of situation .
The gyoles outside made a raw guttural sound , and they all communicated .
Vin knew , he had to think of something . A distraction that could buy him some time .
And then there was the issue of time . The time was rapidly moving than it Normally would , inching closer to the conclusion that this place was magical and mysterious in some kinda way .
He stood behind the door , and looked around the whole room. Shivering , he gaze caught a huge mass that stood at the farthest corner .
When did that get there ??
Before he could think of anything to do , the door was locked forcefully and totally flew out of it hinge .
Vin gasped as the flying door was just a little away from his nose .
The torches in the room puffed up and everywhere turned dark . The heavy breathes of the gyoles filled the room that was getting colder with each passing seconds .
Vin gently moved from where he stood , tried to stop his teeth chattering. He walked as low and stealthy as he could , even trying to hold his breath .
He stopped Midway as the feeling of being watched came to him I'm full force again . But who was watching him ?? Was it perhaps the gyoles ?
He had his doubt as the presence was greatly felt even in the chilling room .
He found himself in a difficult situation , he was standing so close to one of the gyoles and the poisonous scale glinted in the dark .
He was so close to it , that even a small mistake on his part would mean only one thing
Death.
But no . Not today . Death would have to wait till some other time . Especially not when he was just given a second chance to prove himself .
No ! He want gonna fail. Not this time again.
He stealthily moved barely an inch after another , tip toeing till he was a little away from that particular gyole .
But the problem was far from being solved . Just because he was able to get away from one of the gyoles doesn't mean he was totally out of trouble .
From the huge silhouette and heavy breathing he could point of three more gyoles in the room.
It was just as if they were all playing a game of hide and seek . Everyone searching for each other in the dark .
Vin's only prayer was that the light wouldn't come on in this position that he was .
He was standing in the middle of the room , totally surrounded by hungry and angry gyoles . Waiting and wanting to catch and crush him to powder .
He was suddenly reminded of the huge swirling black mass he saw around the corner . He didn't know what that was , had never even heard of it . But that was the only safe bet for him .
At least for now .
The lights from the torches flickered for a moment and Vin clearly saw the red eyes of them gyoles shinning brightly.
This must mean something about their anger .
He walked away slowly , careful to be as silent as ever as all the hair on his body stood up in nervous apprehension and apparently cold .
The presence that was diminished considerably earlier came back again and Vin almost stumbled back from it's force .
He reeled forward for minute and he arms flew around aimlessly until he found back his footing .
"Pheww . " He muttered wordlessly . As he neared the mysterious mass , different thought filled his head and many of them , negative .
What if that swirling black whatever was another monster that was disguised as a savior? What if it'll take him to hell and make him into a servant ?
But whatever may be the case. His best move right now was to hide behind it .
As he neared , he could feel a certain amount of energy that was neither good nor bad .
This type of energy was extremely rare and old . As it could be manipulated to suit any purpose and intention .
Before he could take the final step, the bright light came back on and all hell let loose . Growls and roars filled the room as six red eyes stared at him .
Just one word . Run !
He dashed into the black mass and everything blacked out.
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He found himself inside a black space . Without any gravity . He was mid way in air and silent reigned like never before .
What was this ??
He tried to sit , but his butt was propelled away as if an electric current was passed through him .
Three swampyth appeared in front of him and he was wowed by their presence . This creatures are said to be extinct years ago , so seeing them now felt like a dream .
They were dreamchasers mentors and all dreamchasers wanted to be like them . Superbly adept in learning and very trusted to keep secret
But then everything comes with a price to pay . Asking for something fro m them meant you'll tell them something in return .
Something that is still new or unknown to them . But then , there was very little as little as anything that they possibly did not know about .
For this reason , people tend to stay away from them .
As he continued to stare at them , his mind was conjuring up different theories and scenarios that he could trip them with .
Vin's kind are the most respected when learning and knowledge is included . Secondly after the demons of course .
But little did most people know that dreamchasers respect the swampyth clan a lot .
"Greetings to you . The most knowledgeable of all . " Vin bowed deeply to them .
Only one of them spoke but the others nodded in unison .
"You flatter me young man . Or shall I say , young dreamchaser ? . " He left a rhetorical question in the air .
He knew that swampyth could see through all lies and disguises so it came as no suprised that they could easily point out his real entity .
"But why are you here ? Where is this place ?? . " Vin asked them the question he had been meaning to . In the most polite and respectful manner
"This is called the in-between . A world that's neither real nor fake . But fear not , for this process is a must for whoever come to this place . " The smile on his face was quite unnerving .
Vin nodded his head in understanding . He had heard about the in-between world a lot. People said that it was a soccery that was used to build the place .
While other believed it to be one of the created being with an entity of its own .
Here was the hard and most awaited part . He could try to twist the conversation and ask them the question in an unknowing way but he doubt it'll work .
They are way more knowledgeable and intelligent not to catch on with his little charade .
" Is there a way out of here ? " He spoke in a low voice. He had asked the question
He knew something must come out of it. He had a question , he'll recurve an answer whether or not it was to his usefulness was less of their concern .
But he knew, that he had to tell them something in return . Something which no one knows . A piece of information that no one knows about .
But was he ready ?
Was he ready for the consequences of divulging the secret that was entrusted to him ? Trusting swampyth wasn't possible . It wasn't because they're bad in nature , but because it was who they are .
Who they are ! . He was torn between the two options . Two options ?
Who was he kidding ? He only had one option as soon as the question left his mouth. And that option was to tell them . Without mincing words together.
"Young dreamchaser . Do not fret . Do not beat yourself up. I can see your heart . Confusion swim in them . Doubts and hope are trying to surf out the surface but the self doing is putting them down . Learn to trust yourself. Learn to stop questioning everything . Not everything would go as planned . You have a very heavy and huge responsibility on your shoulder , lad . "
Vin was suprised this time around . They could truly see through him . Having gone through all he did within the span of a month or less , he could feel his resolve lightening .
He could feel himself giving up and feeling burdened. The prophecy was supposed to be in motion now , he was supposed to be going through the phase of guiding their savior , but here he was , getting stuck of in some in-between would that he wasn't even sure there was a way out .
But what could he do ?? Going back home wasn't an option at the stage and so is giving up . None is an option .
"I'll do you a favor this time around . You asked the question and you shall get the answer you seek . But time is the only thing I can spare you . I know we'll meet again . Soon too. But then before that , I'll send you back . "
"There is definitely a way out of this place . You're subconscious mind is the way to get out . Dig deep into the darkest and deepest part of your mind. Of your subconscious . You'll find the way out . "
Vin eyes widened . They were practically telling him to meditate . Meditating is not new to him , he had been trained and taught throughout his years .
But could he ?? His mind was totally unfocused and muddled up right now . Could he do it ?
Could he find way out from his own very mind ?
Before he could continue thinking about things he can and cannot do , the swampyth voice startled him again.
"Make hay lad . The time isn't by your side . There's a limitation to the time you can spend in this world . Now , remember , you're still owing me . Never forget to make good choices . Your heart and head as the answers to all your question . "
With that last statement , the three swampyth disappeared , leaving Vin alone with his mind and the things he had to do .
He looked around . There was nothing here . Not even a single insect , a fly ,a live was in sight .
There was no ground to sit on , just air and nothing more .
But Vin knew he had to do something . And be fast with it at that .
The time was definitely chasing him and he to run .