The City of Anhlon and Its Sacrifice
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“I can feel it, the Amulet of Grimoire is back”… said Ascarus. “But my lord, does that mean that the protector is back too? “… Lilith asked. “I felt the power of the Amulet of Grimoire but it disappeared before I was even able to locate it. It is weak, that means the protector is also weak. It’s as if someone is concealing its power so I can’t track it. I have to be prepared for its next appearance. I have to know where the amulet of Grimoire is”…
*** Anhlon City
“Welcome to Anhlon, the city of elves!” Said Uni in an excited voice.
“Wait what? This is Anhlon?
“I mean you understand we are going towards a big old tree right?”… Said Zack.
“Just wait for it”….
“The carriage started moving faster and faster.
“Guys! People! I mean elves! Cant’ you see there’s no more road out there, we are going to crash on an old tree!!!”
But the elves act as if they cannot hear Zack at all. Zack covered his eyes because of fear. The carriage almost hit the big old tree when a bright light appears. When the light went a way, Zack opened his eyes and before him appeared a very busy city filled with elves. Some are planting and harvesting vegetables and crops. There are a lot of mini colorful houses, some are hanging in the trees. Then there is this big waterfall right in the middle of the city. Its water is crystal clear and right beneath it are younger elves playing and splashing.
“Wow, this is hell of a city” said Zack in an amazed tone.
“Sorry for the freight earlier” Said Uni…
“That was not cool at all man, but why is it like that? I mean is this some sort of hidden or secret city or something?” Zack asked.
“No, not hidden or secret as the whole light realm knows our existence. I should say “protected”… Echo answered.
“Protected? From what? And from whom?”
…“Ever since the kingdom of Avrok declared war against the kingdom of Nethilore, there has been chaos everywhere except in our city. “Darknighters are the people of Avrok. They steal from other creatures, even the giants and ogres are afraid of them”…
”Wait there are Ogres here?” Zack asked…
“No, not here but the place where we found you from, yes there are. Good thing we found you. But how did you get in here the first place?”…
“It was my mom who bought me here, she created a white weird hole and the next thingI knew I was transported to a different place, here!”…
“A portal! “Said Uni.
”Yes a portal right.”
“Were here!”
The elves started looking at Zack some are whispering with one another. “An old elf stepped forward, he is wearing a unique golden robe. He has a staff with a big red stone on it. He was wearing a golden crown with colorful stones engraved.
“Wait Uni, Eko is that a ruby stone on the old man’s cane? “Asked by Zack.
“Stop talking” Uni replied in a soft voice.
“Uni and Eko!” how dare you disobey the rules of the Anhlon city! Your putting not only you’re lives but everyone else in Anhlon, and this is not just an ordinary lightwalker, no! This is not a lightwalker this is a mortal! This is heaviest sin an elf would be able to commit. Removing your magic is not going to be enough. You both should be beheaded!
“Ooaahhhhhhh. All the elves were shocked.
“Elder Elf Onvai this is very important. We have to talk to you. And this involves this big mortal in front of all of us. Eko explained…
“Wait I just want to go home and get answers from my mother’s death no need for someone to lose his head”. Zack said.
“This is a scared place for elves, and only for elves this place should only be! We are done with you mortals! Guards! Imprison them and prepare for a beheading ceremony at dawn.”…
The elf guards approached Uni and Eko and tied them up using a strong and long root of a plant. But just before the elf guards reached Zack’s hand, he opened his hand and the amulet appears before them. The entire city of Anhlon was filled in bright white light… Everyone was stunned. The Elder Elf Onvai moved towards Zack and closed his hand.
“Where did you get the Amulet of Grimoire?” Elder Elf Onvai asked…
“It is something that just showed up one afternoon while I am on my way home”
“Could be that you are … the
“Protector! Yes he is the new bearer of the Amulet of Grimoire! So please Elder Elf Onvai don’t behead us. We need to protect him”. Said Eko.
“Protect him? How could we mere elves protect the protector! He is the one that is supposed to protect us! That’s why he is called “The Protector”... guards! untie the three of them, and follow me to the main hall.
Zack, Uni and Eko followed while being escorted by the guards. Zack was amazed as how the mail hall was built. It was right in the heart of the waterfalls. The falls open on its own just like a water curtain as someone passes through it.
“Wow, just like in malls, automated doors huh”. Said Zack while smiling. The Elder Elf Onvai starred at him and he acted like he zipped his mouth. The hall was very earthly. Filled with colorful flowers, gems and large tree roots. Way too far from the mortal realm. And on Zack’s mind, is that how this little creatures could possibly build something like this. “This little elves are really some “badass“he said in his mind.
“Now tell me, how you did you get here and who is your mother in which you are saying who brought you here?” asked by the Elder Elf Onvai.
“My mother’s name is Dahlia, we are living in crescent drive. I was on my way home riding my bike when I saw this big ball of light coming towards me. I tried to escape by driving my bike the fastest way I could but still. It was able to cope up and the next thing I know my bike shattered into pieces and I was holding this weird thing. I went home and saw someone. It was the woman who attacked and killed my mom. Her skin is like a snake’s skin a black snake, yes! And her eyes is that of a snake too. She killed my mother but before my mother died she created a portal which led me here. Before she died she told me stuffs I don’t even understand...like I’m the protector, she is not my real mother but a princess Idianna, or I guess it was Idionne I don’t know. I can hardly remember. Everything happened too fast. She even said to look for my grandfather. But all I want is to talk to someone with the power to create a portal back to the place where I came from and I need answers to my questions.”
“But why would the Amulet of Grimoire choose a mortal bearer. She must have her reasons, said by Onvai in his mind alone.” Zack, you are the new protector, you are the chosen bearer of the Amulet of Grimoire. You are destined to protect the whole Light realm!
“Protect? Are you guys blind? Look at me, this pale thin weird looking boy? I mean I’m only 18 and all I know is to win battles in Dota 2 and Mobile Legends! I know nothing about war or being a fighter and I can hardly protect myself how can I protect you all?”
“We cannot question the decisions made by the Amulet of Grimoire. We have to have faith in her”. Elder Elf Onvai said.
“Is this all happening because of this stupid necklace? Well f**k this! (Zack threw the amulet in the water)
“No!” Zack, the amulet is the only thing that could save us from Ascarus!”
“I don’t care about Ascarus, I don’t give a f**k about that necklace. All I want are answers! Just answers! Then Zack fell on his knees and cried heavily. While Uni and Eko approached and comforted him.
“It must have been hard for you protector, but you can only find answers if you follow the prophecy. Don’t you wanna know the truth? That even if you are not the chosen protector Dahlia would still have to die? And everyone else would, if we cannot complete the stones to power up the amulet. There will be a lot more creatures who will suffer and eventually die, not only in the light realm but even the balance of the Light and the Mortal realm. Your world would be affected too”. Said Elder Elf Onvai.
“You’re right, I have to seek revenge and kill that girl who killed my mother. I would give justice to her death. She was the only thing I had. And I also have to know my roots and where I came from. And why was I chosen to become the protector.” Zach pointed his hand towards the water and the Amulet lit up and rose from the water and to his hand.
“Elder Elf Onvai, I need your help, I don’t know where to start.”
“We will do everything we could here in Anhlon to help you.”
“Over the years, it was the kingdom of Nethilore who took good care of the Amulet Grimoire. The amulet and the soul staff which is now in the possession of Ascarus, the kingdom of Avrok were once one. During the passing of the Ultimate God Solomon 700 years ago, the kingdom of Avrok became greedy for power. They cannot accept that the kingdom of Nethilore was declared the ruler of the light realm and was given the amulet of Grimoire.
After a few years, a new instrument was then discovered, it was the soul staff. Which fell in the hands of the king of Avrok Ascarus. No one believed that the soul staff could be as powerful as the amulet of Grimoire until the kingdom of Avrok declared themselves the new ruler of the Light realm. War rages and not only the Darknighters and Lightwalkers suffered, but all creatures in the Light realm. With the equally powerful instruments both kingdoms has, the war seemed to be unending. Until the Amulet of Grimoire chooses its bearer, it becomes more powerful than the soul staff. And it only happens in every 35 years…
*** Kingdom of Avrok
“I can feel the power of the amulet again”… said Ascarus. He closed his eyes and asked for the soul staff to look for the Amulet of Grimoire. He opened his eyes and said “I guess I have to pay a visit to my old friend Onvai… in The City of Anhlon...A huge laugh echoed the entire Alvord Castle…
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