As soon as the rumbling started, it stopped.
Granny smiled and got up. She was heading towards the kitchen.
"Granny that's the kitchen, it's...
But north stopped at mid sentence as Granny opened the door and behold! It wasn't their kitchen. It was now filled with all sorts of artifacts. It was like a mini mesuem.
"𝑾𝒉𝒐𝒂!!!" They all chorused together. West began to drool until east slapped him back to sanity.
"These are the artifacts and relics which have been safeguarded by the order of the five directions for years". Granny explained while all four listened with rapt attention.
"But granny, you mentioned the order of the five directions but... We're just four. Or were we five?" North asked with all seriousness.
"𝑂𝑢𝑖, 𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟. You are four but the fifth direction is left for you to find. That's where your adventures lay ahead."
"I don't understand". South finally spoke. Confusion displayed on her face.
"You don't have to be confused. It's just an adventure and it will be one to behold".
"No need to be worried granny, we won't let you down!" East assured her.
"I know you won't let me down but you know as they say; everything comes with a price so you'll have to pay the price on this quest". Granny said, worry evident in her voice.
"And what may that be?" West asked already figeting.
"Each step you take, you lose a cherished memory".
"Now that's bad really bad!" North lamented as he held his chin.
"No need to be scared. You can find a solution ". Granny eyes sparkled as she spoke.
"Is that a hint?" South asked with arms akimbo.
"Depends on you". Granny said with a smile and dragged a stool. She stood on it and reached for a few items. When she was done, she came down,looked at them, and smiled.
"These are for you". She gave North a sleek silver compass, East got a robust sturdy stick West received a pair of clear binoculars while South got a glowing crystal orb.
"On the way you'll find your unique powers. Now, are you ready?"
"Yes we are!"
And as they said that, the placed rumbled once more and a door appeared. Granny moved forward and opened it. She looked at them and smiled, gesturing them to enter. North took a deep breath and stepped forward. East and West followed them finally South.
"Go and find the fifth direction. I'll be waiting." Granny said as they all entered then the door disappeared leaving granny in the quiet room.
"I trust them, they will unite". She exhaled deeply and went to the balcony.
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