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Chapter 6 - The Mist and the Mystery

The morning mist hung over the lake like a veil of mystery, hiding the secrets of the deep. The sun peeked through the clouds, casting a golden glow on the water and the surrounding hills. The prehistoric world was full of wonder and surprises, with a magic that sparkled in every drop of dew.

Ray's group had covered several miles from their base cave. They had been traveling all night long.

"Ray, I think we should take a break. We've been walking since last night." Yaku suggested. "I agree with him. Hey, guys, look over there across the river. I can see some buildings. Is that a civilization?" Subaki pointed to some structures across a wide river.

"You're right. And over there, a herd of wild boars. But why aren't they following Yaku's scent? Something's wrong." Ray observed.

"Yeah, you're right. Maybe we can test their reaction if I provoke them." Yaku said, aiming his spear at a boar that was grazing peacefully.

"I don't think we should do that. It's not nice. Maybe we can go to those buildings and ask for help." Subaki hesitated.

"How are we supposed to get there without a boat?" Ray asked. "Well, I'm throwing this anyway." Yaku said, throwing his spear with force.

The spear was about to hit the targeted boar when they heard a voice say "Partial dispersion" from somewhere unseen. The spear vanished in mid-air, leaving Ray, Yaku and Subaki stunned.

Then three people wearing special suits and helmets appeared in front of them. "You are under arrest, Level 2 Ray, Level 2 Yaku and Level 1 Subaki. We are the Eternus Force. You attempted to commit murder in the safe zone. Drop your weapons now." The unknown woman who was standing between the other two said.

"MURDER?" They exclaimed, dropping their spears.

Suddenly some leaves gathered before them and a white hair young man wearing all white appeared.

"THE WHITE WAVE!" the two said together.

White Wave: Sorry, Miss Rosy. I am their guardian.

Man: But guardianship hasn't started yet.

White Wave: I know, but I like to do things ahead of time.

Miss Rosy: Guardian? You're kidding, right? They are criminals who tried to kill an innocent animal in the safe zone. They have to face the consequences.

White Wave: They didn't know any better. They are new here. They need guidance and protection, not punishment.

Miss Rosy: New here? What do you mean?

White Wave: They are from another world. A world where things are very different. They don't understand this world and its rules. They need someone to teach them and help them adapt.

Miss Rosy: Another world? That's impossible. How did they get here?

White Wave: It's a long story. Maybe I can tell you over dinner sometime. You look very lovely today, by the way. Miss Rosy: What? Dinner? Are you flirting with me?

White Wave: Maybe a little. You have a beautiful smile, you know.

Miss Rosy: (She blushes slightly.) Stop it. This is not the time or the place for this. We have a serious situation here.

White Wave: Come on, lighten up. It's not that serious. They didn't hurt anyone or anything. They just made a mistake. Can't you forgive them?

Miss Rosy: No, I can't. They broke the law and they have to pay for it. Now step aside and let us do our job.

White Wave: Sorry, but I can't do that. I have to protect them. They are under my care now.

Miss Rosy: Under your care? You have no authority here. You are not even a real guardian yet.

White Wave: Well, then I guess we have a problem. Because I'm not going to let you take them away from me.

Miss Rosy: Don't be foolish. You are the White Wave, one of the most powerful people in this world. You don't need to waste your time and energy on these strangers. You have bigger things to do.

White Wave: Maybe so, but I have a soft spot for them. They remind me of myself when I first came here.

Miss Rosy: You came here from another world too?

White Wave: Yes, I did. But that's another story for another time. Right now, I need to get them to safety.

Miss Rosy: Safety? Where are you taking them? White Wave: To the village across the river. There's a friendly old man there who can help them.

Miss Rosy: The village across the river? How are you going to get there without a boat?

White Wave: With this. (He snaps his fingers and a swirl of leaves surrounds him and Ray's group, then they disappear.)

Miss Rosy: What? Where did they go?

Man: They used leaf transportation. He must have taken them to another location with leaves nearby.

Miss Rosy: Damn it! How did he do that so fast? How did he get access to that power?

Man: He's the White Wave, remember? He can do anything he wants with his power over nature.

Miss Rosy: Yeah, yeah, I know that. But still, it's not fair. He just took them away from us like that.

Man: Well, what can we do? We can't fight him. He's too strong for us.

Miss Rosy: Yeah, you're right. We can't fight him. But we can follow him. Come on, let's go after them!

Man: Wait, wait, wait. Are you sure about this? Do you really want to chase after him and his group?

Miss Rosy: Of course I do! Why wouldn't I?

Man: Well, maybe because he's dangerous and unpredictable and could kill us with a snap of his fingers?

Miss Rosy: Oh, come on, don't be such a coward. He won't kill us. He likes me, remember? He asked me out for dinner.

Man: Yeah, but that could be a trap or a trick or something.

Miss Rosy: Or maybe he's just genuinely interested in me and wants to get to know me better.

Man: Or maybe he's just playing with you and wants to use you for something.

Miss Rosy: Or maybe you're just jealous and want to ruin my chances with him.

Man: What? No! That's ridiculous! Why would I be jealous of him?

Miss Rosy: Oh, please, don't play dumb with me. I know you have a crush on me ever since we joined the Eternus Force together.

Man: What? No! That's not true! I don't have a crush on you!

Miss Rosy: Yes, you do! Don't lie to me!

Man: Fine! Fine! Maybe I do have a crush on you! So what?

Miss Rosy: So what? So what?! So everything! That explains why you're always so annoying and clingy and trying to sabotage my love life!

Man: Sabotage your love life? What love life? You don't have a love life! You only have a crush on the White Wave!

Miss Rosy: And what's wrong with that? He's handsome and powerful and charming and mysterious!

Man: And dangerous and reckless and arrogant and crazy!

Miss Rosy: And exciting and adventurous and romantic and fun!

Man: And trouble and trouble and trouble and trouble!

Miss Rosy: Oh, shut up! You don't know anything about him or me or love or anything!

Man: Oh, yeah? Well, maybe I do know something about love! Maybe I know more than you think!

Miss Rosy: Oh, really? Like what? Man: Like this! (He grabs her and kisses her passionately).