NOTHING HAPPEN

Chapter 3.1 : Extended

As they journeyed on, Kael couldn't help but think about Char. He missed his friend dearly and felt guilty for not being able to save him. He wondered if there was anything he could have done differently to change the outcome.

Alniza noticed Kael's melancholy expression and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "I know how much Char meant to you, Kael," she said softly. "But you can't blame yourself for what happened. Char made his own choices, and he chose to fight for what he believed in."

Kael nodded, grateful for Alniza's words. He knew she was right, but the pain of losing Char still weighed heavily on him.

Draco and Raiden could sense the heavy atmosphere and tried to lighten the mood by cracking jokes and telling stories. Despite their efforts, the group couldn't shake off the feeling of loss that hung over them.

As they traveled further, Kael noticed something glinting in the distance. He pointed it out to the others, and they all approached cautiously.

As they got closer, they realized it was a small cave entrance. The group exchanged glances, wondering if it was worth exploring.

Raiden stepped forward. "I'll go first," he said, brandishing his sword. "If there's anything dangerous in there, I can take it."

The others nodded in agreement, and Raiden entered the cave, his sword at the ready. He disappeared into the darkness, and the rest of the group waited anxiously for his return.

After a few minutes, Raiden emerged, holding a small object in his hand. "It's a map," he said, unfolding it for the others to see.

Kael's eyes widened as he looked at the map. It was an ancient map of the world, with markings and symbols he didn't recognize. But what caught his attention was a message scrawled at the bottom of the parchment.

"'To whoever finds this map,'" Kael read out loud. "'Seek the island of the ancients. There you will find the answer to your quest.'"

The group exchanged excited glances. This could be the clue they needed to find the final piece of the puzzle.

"We have to go to this island," Alniza said, determination in her voice.

Draco nodded in agreement. "But we don't know where it is," he pointed out.

Kael thought for a moment before speaking up. "Char mentioned an island before he died," he said slowly. "He didn't say much, but he did mention something about a hidden island in the middle of the ocean."

The others looked at Kael in surprise. "Why didn't you mention this before?" Raiden asked.

Kael shrugged. "I didn't think it was important at the time," he admitted.

"But now it could be the key to our success," Alniza said firmly. "We have to find this island."

The group set off towards the ocean, determined to follow this new lead. As they traveled, Kael couldn't help but feel a sense of hope. Maybe they were getting closer to the end of their journey, and maybe, just maybe, they would succeed in saving the world.

But as they reached the coast, they realized they had a problem. None of them knew how to sail a ship, and they had no idea where to even begin looking for the hidden island.

Kael sighed, feeling his hope begin to fade. But then, he remembered Char's words. "Nothing happens by chance," he had said. "Trust in your instincts, and they will guide you."

Kael closed his eyes and focused on his instincts, trying to tune out the noise around him. Suddenly, he felt a pull towards the eastKael's senses heightened as he felt the pull towards the east growing stronger. He knew this was the direction they needed to head in order to find the next piece of the puzzle.

Without a second thought, Kael turned to his companions. "We need to head east," he said, his voice resolute.

Raiden and Draco nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with determination. They knew that the fate of the world rested on their shoulders, and they were ready to face whatever lay ahead.

The journey was long and perilous, but the trio pushed through, determined to reach their destination. They encountered many obstacles along the way, including treacherous terrain and dangerous creatures, but their bond of friendship and unyielding determination kept them going.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they arrived at their destination: a hidden temple deep in the heart of the eastern mountains.

As they approached the temple, they could sense the power emanating from within. They knew that this was the place they had been searching for.

Without hesitation, Kael led his companions into the temple. The interior was dimly lit, and they could barely make out the intricate carvings on the walls.

As they ventured deeper into the temple, they came across a large stone door. The door was adorned with ancient symbols, and Kael recognized them as the language of the gods.

With a sense of reverence, Kael approached the door and placed his hand on the surface. Suddenly, the symbols began to glow, and the door slowly began to open.

The trio stepped through the doorway and into a large chamber. In the center of the chamber was a pedestal, and on top of the pedestal was a glowing crystal.

Without hesitation, Kael approached the pedestal and reached out to touch the crystal. As his fingers made contact with the crystal, he felt a surge of power coursing through his body.

The crystal began to glow brighter, and a voice spoke out from within the crystal. "Welcome, chosen ones," the voice said. "You have proven yourselves worthy of the Key of the Ancients."

Kael felt a sense of pride and accomplishment wash over him. They had succeeded in their quest, and now they had the power to stop the darkness from consuming their world.

As the trio made their way back out of the temple, they were greeted by the warm glow of the rising sun. The journey ahead would be long and arduous, but they knew that with the Key of the Ancients in their possession, they had the power to overcome any obstacle that lay ahead.