THE OTHER WORLD
THE PROPHESIED ONE
XAVIER'S ARC
BOOK ONE
CHAPTER 4
JOURNEY'S BEGINNING
PART VI: BATTLE THE ELEMENTS
Marco and Xavier lost their cadets. They split up and. Sends them on a wild goose chase and leaves them in the forest. They decided to rendezvous. That's the stream. And follow it up to the main river. Luckily, the plan worked out perfectly. Also did thoughts on reaching the river. They saw crossing it would be a minimum menial task.
So, what does seem to be moving quickly? Current Swiss laminate splashing against jacket rocks The water. The Rapids look too dangerous for the enemy. Number of boats. Oh. We must. Unless they counted their drone to lifeless bodies, making it to the other side as the next line.
Now what's Livia Astina's demanding voice?
Michael, breathlessly panting for air, gave a clear local chance to jump in and wait for any further instructions.
Xavier walked away from his side to think. Michael walked past Xavier and prayed on the rock to rest. They kept walking in circles and had different thoughts. What do you mean, boy? What now?
So now answer. Must have taken a long time to think that's up. That's a cheeky response.
It's ain't cheek. What I mean is it shouldn't. I will be the one that's asking you that same question. This is your journey. So why are you asking me what to do this next time?
Maybe because you are the one. Who's quick thinking? But as here in the first place
Well, how was I supposed to know the stream would? This leads to a giant uncrossable river.
Guess you're not as smart as your parents said you are. CVS to himself alone, but marks overhead
What is that supposed to mean? Next time,
just forget it. Xavier went to sit under the shade of a palm tree, facing the opposite way.
Such people sit in place for hours, each one brainstorming ideas. On how to cross the river, high time someone had an idea he'd go to the river's edge. That's it. Outside every one of the ideas that failed.
At midday. Both boys. Set up here in some commotion, fed upstream thinking it was the soldiers, they grabbed the items and ready themselves for another retreat. Strangely enough, it was since scalloping date head but arguing. So, holding and yelling coming from the other side of the river. David shielded his eyes from the glare of the sun and squinted at the figures. They wore bright but very plain colors and appeared to be doing something at the water's edge. Xavier could count a perfect six of them for being children and two women.
What's going on over Yonder? Sylvia asked, surprisingly enough. Michael ran past Savior headed over in that direction. Hey, where are you going? Zaviar struggled his back on the street and chased after Marco.
We need to get there quickly and run faster before they cross.
Cross. What do you mean? How?
Those are what I know Mats. A group of Trumps who refused to belong to either our tribes or the city society. You said they run. About the nation moving from place to place. They say they are not the most hospitable bunch, but I'm sure we get there fast enough. They can help us out.
When did COVID, about 1/4 distance lava see something happening to the water? Suddenly it was coming down. Libya, hurry, they're doing it.
Doing what exactly?
Parting the water to a surprise. That was what was happening. I could see the water divide. There are ways for the main channel action to form around the edge. And the other side there was come and still. The numbers began to cross the path. Created quickly.
They were passed halfway there, but the nomads were. Already done crossing, every single one of them, bails out to the other side of the river. Then they closed it off once they were all on dry land. Oh no, we are too late. There was another rose. Between the normal cells, they try passing water again.
No, they're still observing. Yeah, that's a call out to them.
Yeah. Michael cried out to the numbers as he ran, waving their hands as well. Toward the boys, surprised that no matter had stopped. Run for the trees in the opposite direction.
When they get into where? No match. One stood out. Of frustration, Xavier kicked a stone into the river. Michael peered into the forest, trying to spot the nomads. But. Let's see what's to no avail. Yeah, one chance at continuing their journey, scared away by their very efforts to ask for help.
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Savior and Marco lay on the ground under the scorching heat. Your current landscape had no trees to offer. Them sheet minutes ago Xavier. Had commented about the abnormality of human nations buying zoning. Forest on one side and the desert on the other, separated by. Every single Russian river.
This lace till. And silence. That's asleep, but it's not finally conscious either. Yeah, no, my silence left yet. That was for sure. Few minutes. They kept coming to run back into the woods once, Marco. Zavia tried. Approaching. But what kept them night and day?
Plunk. Was that for the
what next
Stop people. Do you choose to hit me? In the head
Pebble 8-inch rule. Anything
Yeah, sure you didn't
Plank. Here., I told you I didn't show any stupid people at your next. I heard you the first time.
Then why did 0. you choose one for me as well?
I did not
Plank. Plank.
Hey. What is Evan Michael yielding in unison as they set up and glared furiously at each other? Then they heard yelling on the other side of the river. He was a little nomad. Girls are stuck on the other side.
What's she saying?
You wouldn't understand. Heck, I don't even understand. But. That's my guess is she's speaking and what it's like.
So, she's the reason why they haven't left yet.
We need to go tell them we don't pose a threat.
No, you still hide even deeper into the forest if you go any closer.
What's the what's up? Xavier yelled across. Let's go.
Are you crazy? One sheet doesn't understand you.
Do you not see me making hand signals?
And to once be able to? Parts. The whole river on their own, no matter. The electorate for one. And only training skills they can utilize in their travels. Gallagher, age about 8 to 10 years old. Should not be able to. But since these people travel in numbers, they rely on group effort. To get big jobs alone. It's no use the odds this reverse especially 1. Against us. Let's just walk away so they can get their kid. We'll find another way around or over it because we aren't getting through it.
And though we Marco, have you forgotten? I have a bounty on my head. They could end this for the better. Not to mention we've also got caught by your soldiers wanting to capture us and send us back.
Oh, how could I forget? It's not like you refuse to tell me anything. Like where, uh, Jenny ends, What's the objective of this journey even is, or even how? Do you plan to save your own life, or are we just? Roaming around in listening circles, they all looked over to the little girl, ignoring Marcos's questions. You are not getting any help from her. She's illiterate and on the train. Next time. Next slide,
Whoever said being literate made you special, save yourself under his breath?
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Along came Marco with some news for Xavier. What's going on? He asked, already trying to piece the scene together.
Marco, we only have one shot at this, so I need you to shut up and listen to what I've got to say.
OK? Marco responded as he. Folded up the paper he was carrying and tucked it into his bag.
The sentence seemed strange to Marco for normal kids and the vampire hybrid all strapped together to a tree. The people looked like they were being blown away by mites. The fire, whereas the supporting trees stood tall and mighty, is showcasing its beautiful leaves. While they spread out, the river was parted, but the Russian parts looked unstable, like a damn ready to give in at any moment. The girl on the other side was claimed to the rock, struggling and weeping, taking in the hectic scene Marvel Financial student rushed. Get something done before Xavier could have a say. I'm ready, he added.
Michael is incredibly old. I need you to get over there and help that little girl get over onto this side. The saviors' eyes were closed as he transfixed himself to the same spot, not prepared to budge not a single notch. Be careful though, he continued. Try not to break her concentration. These kids all together are keeping that part to drive for us. A single mistake and that's it. We are.
She's here, Marco said, holding the girl. Keeping her steady as she did her parts, they opened his eyes and shop, and in amazement lost concentration for a moment and so his feet dragged on a few inches in the depths.
Whoa, that was fast.
We all got to do our part. Marco Slim struggling hard to keep her still. What's next, Xavier MacLeod?
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