Part 1: Meeting with Eldertree Matron Verdura
"So I only want to ask, who are you? And Where am I?"Kaito asked in a serious manner.
"We're in your mind," the figure said.
"No wonder the name 'Void' always felt appealing to me,"Kaito said softly.
"And to tell you who I am? I am actually Mother of spirits, the heart of the forest, the one and only Elder Matron Verdure," answered the Elder. Kaito still wondered if he should believe her but for now, he should go with it "So, what do you need from me?"
"I have chosen you to be the one to protect my offspring's… In a few weeks, Project Zero has decided to get to the Forest of the crying souls to try to steal my territory, eliminate my children's and steal my heart". "So what do you want me to do about this as you know I too aspire to join Project Zero but…"
"Little boy, I know what you desire is strength and power I can provide you with it but you will have to do me a favor" interruptedly said the elder. "And what makes you thing I will need you for that", "the reason is quite simple actually, you're energy isn't complete, that's you can't efficiently use it. Your energy requires other types of energy to be able to function properly and that's why it needs other types of energy".
Kaito asked, "What are the other types that I require?"
"To complete your energy, you must learn how to balance it with elements —earth, water, fire, death, air and shadow. Each of these elements holds a key to unlocking your full potential. Only and only then will you be able to control it, but for now absorb the remnants of my energy and cultivate it in the remaining days, and then you will be able to use a small amount of nature power". "So do we have a deal?"
"Deal" answered Kaito, as the Elder disappeared.
After conversing with the Mother of Spirits, Kaito decided to rest preparing for the Impending attack on the treants. As he slept, he once again entered his consciousness, but this time, it was not a pure void. Instead, he encountered a red-looking being, surrounded by an aura of intense hatred and desire for revenge. The figure had white eyes that reflected pure malevolence and a mouth that seemed to utter words.
The red figure appeared to be saying something" w; .h…, .y" its voice filled with anguish" what are you saying? Speak louder."Kaito asked, trying to understand. The red figure lunged forward, expressing its torment and launching to attack Kaito, Suddenly, Kaito woke up breathing heavily and started laughing,"huh, hhhhhhhahahhhhhahahha ah I really think I might be going crazy"
Part 2: Attack on the treants
A few weeks later at dawn on the day of the attack
At dawn, an announcement echoed through the Dorm: "Members of the lotus group, you are advised to be at the dorm entrance; if you are not there in time you will be disqualified and won't be able to stay here any longer".
All the members had arrived at the entrance of the dorm and they then started climbing the stairs, those same stairs they had walked on several weeks ago after being qualified to take the test.
With Alexander Darrow in front leading the lotus group to the stadium they had left weeks ago, they finally got the taste of seeing the sun rays that's when they realized how seeing sun rays was such a pleasure they never really ever appreciated until now.
"I'm not here to take care of you kids ,I'm here to get warriors that will be useful for our organization, So if you die it's your own fault" Alexander said.
They then departed for the mystical forest (The forest of crying Souls), it was renowned to have the most outstanding plants, to offer you a scenery never seen before, but everybody who been known to enter never came back.
Therefore, the government decided to make that zone off limit, hoping that would discourage the people from ever going there but Project zero had a lot of connection in the world. Therefore, they were allowed to do as they want but in exchange, they needed to provide them with information regarding the occurrence in the forest.
When they got out of the stadium they found a black van waiting for them to enter, they immediately got blindfolded so as they would not know the route to the forest. the black van took them several miles while traveling everybody was dead silence, "I thought I could locate the forest If I used my senses but this van was sound proof" thought Kaito to himself.
everybody looked like they were going to war ,a few hours later the van left them in front of a huge Metal gate surrounded by highly trained soldiers holding guns and sword as they gave bloodlust at a constant rate ,the door opened and it showed a gigantic forest full of beautiful and unimaginable species of plants.
It gave off a comforting feeling, it was truly a sight unbeknownst to man but weirdly Kaito started to feel uneasy, he felt as though someone was calling him. As they ventured deeper in the forest, they saw a giant root that looked like it would lead to the center of the forest. Therefore, Alexander told everybody to leave in their team and that they had to kill a treant in each team. Kaito then touched the root and his eyes started glowing in a green hue and he made contact with Elder tree "Elder tree the plan is in motion" said Kaito.
"Save my children. As a reward, I will give you one of my cores," said Elder tree Matron Verdura. Kaito agreed. Just then, he heard a voice calling him, "Kaito, Kaito! Stop daydreaming, we need to go," said Alexander. "Coming," said Kaito with a big grin. Then they went on. "Elder tree Matron Verdura, I want you to send one of your strongest sons to attack us. I will handle the rest," said Kaito.
"I believe in you. Do what you can," said Elder tree Matron Verdura.
As the lotus group were regrouping to share Intel about the locations of the treants, Ashen Heart attacked them. One by one, the lotus group fell to the treants. The sound of the struggle and cries filled the forest in the chaos; Kaito appeared with a grin on his face.
The Lotus Group now defeated looked at Alexander Darrow for help. However, even he Struggled against the treant.Ashenheart full of ancient anger, destroyed the group.
The Lotus Group, now defeated, looked to Alexander Darrow for help. However, even he struggled against the treant. Ashenheart, full of ancient anger, destroyed the group.
As the treant's roots tightened around Alexander, Kaito's grin grew wider. He watched the chaos he had caused.
Alexander, struggling to speak, said, "Void, you can't be part of this… treachery."
Void grinned, amused. "Treachery is just a matter of perspective. The dance of shadows and nature needs sacrifice, and you are at the center."
Void turned to Ashen heart and communicated without words. The treant, understanding Void and gave him full control of his body. The air was filled with a dark energy as Void and the treant moved together.
Void extended his hand, and shadows wrapped around Alexander, trapping him. Ashenheart, controlled by Void, tightened its grip. Alexander, caught between the treant and his former ally, fought against the darkness.
"I told you, next time it would be your turn," said Void. He used his power to make Ashenheart lift Alexander and smash him to the ground. Void's eyes glowed green again. "Again," he said, and ashen heart smashed Alexander again and again until he was completely satisfied that he got his revenge.
Suddenly, a mysterious figure appeared from the shadows, dressed in samurai clothes that blended with the darkness.
From the shadows came a mysterious figure. They wore samurai clothes that blended with the darkness. Their purple hair and bright purple eyes stood out.
In their hand was a katana with glowing runes. The figure moved smoothly, stepping into the fight between Void, Ashenheart, and Alexander Darrow.
"...…..," the figure whispered. As they got closer, the air around them seemed to change. A zone called "...…" appeared, bending reality.
The figure drew their katana, which glowed with purple energy. ".....," they whispered. The figure moved quickly and precisely, their sword glowing with each strike.
The air buzzed with energy as the figure attacked the treant. The treant groaned under the assault. The figure's strikes cracked the treant's bark and splintered its roots.
With a final strike, the figure cut through the treant. Ashenheart crumbled, returning to the forest. The figure sheathed their katana and stood in the moonlit clearing, their purple hair blowing in the breeze.
The mysterious figure watched Void with curiosity and caution, witnessing the unfolding drama in the ancient grove.