Chitwood_Aidan_TheAmulet

<img src="Assets/beach.jpg" Height= "400" Width "700"> Thaddeus Hollingsworth is a very old but grave man. He stands at the window with his hands folded behind his back as he watches two young girls play on the white, sandy beach below. The golden window overlooks a crystal blue sea. The sea is so clear you can see the fish lurking in the waters. He draws his attention away when there is a knock at the door. "Come in," says Thaddeus. The doors open and the angel, Gabriel, walks in. Gabriel is quite younger than Thaddeus but still a boy at heart, even with his boyish looks. His long golden hair sweeps his shoulders. "Ah, Gabriel, I've been waiting for you," Thaddeus says. //I'm sure you have,// Gabriel thinks. "You wanted to see me, Sir?" Thaddeus gives him a look over his spectacles as if he had read Gabriel's mind. "Yes, I do. It's almost time for the girls to be born again. You need to prepare your men." About that time, Anael enters dressed in golden armor with a long broad sword at his hip. His hand rests there. "You're taking me with you on this journey, Gabby." "Don't call me that! I am your superior. You will show respect, Anael," shouts Gabriel. A man steps out of the corner of the room. "//Anal//, so good to see you man. Don't screw this up this time, hm?" says Seth. "Seth," says Thaddeus, "I know that you were the Knight of Arkina and her husband. Leave it be." "Thank you," Anael says, turning around to head out of the door. "//Anal!//" Anael shudders at the nickname. "You screw this up man," Seth calls to his retreating back. "And there is no forgiveness." Thaddeus walks over to Seth and places his hand on his shoulders. "You can make this time matter. She is going to need help." [[Welcome to the Amulet...]] [[I'm not ready yet...]] {<script> var audio = document.createElement('audio'); audio.src="Assets/bensound-tomorrow.mp3"; audio.loop = true; audio.play(); </script>}

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4781475/pexels-photo-4781475.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=750&w=1260" height= "400" width= "700"> [[Eighteen years later...]]

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/07/12/14/26/coffee-842020_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> Grab a cup of coffee. Check your messages. Put phone on silent. Tell your friends and family you're going on a journey. Relax and enjoy the ride. [[Welcome to the Amulet...]]

{ (set: $name to (prompt:"Enter your name" , "Ashelia")) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/7332097/pexels-photo-7332097.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=750&w=1260" height= "400" width= "700"> Reanna sits on the floor playing a videogame while $name lays on Reanna's bed, flipping through a book of magic spells. Reanna pulls back from her game and rubs her eyes. She looks over to the bed. "Oh, you're still here $name? I thought you would have gotten bored and gone home." $name says, "I don't want to be at home. I'd rather watch you play, than be around the parents fighting. Mom stays high nowadays. Mom and dad are not getting along at all." Reanna shakes her head. "At least you still have both of yours..." $name gets up and closes the book. "Well, I wish I didn't have either. Both are abusive, one just as bad as the other." $name picks up her book bag off the floor and goes to leave. "Here, wait." Reanna walks over to $name and hands her the spell //Cure//. "You'll need this." [[Head home...]]

{ (set: $Health to 350) (set: $Magic to 100) (set: $Rubles to 3000) (set: $XP to 250) (set: $Level to 8) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/02/28/09/51/wolf-1226703_1280.jpg" height= "400" width= "700"> $name walks home but gets stopped by a pack of wild dogs. The dogs are aggressive by flashing, gnashing their teeth, and snarling ready to fight. [[Do you run?]] [[Do you fight?]]

{ (set:$Health to ($Health-50)) (alert:"You are bit.") } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Since you choose run, you pass up on items, magic, rubles, and experience. Dogs attack from behind. You lose 50 Health. [[Use Cure|Cure]]

(set: $Magic to ($Magic-20)) (set: $Rubles to ($Rubles+300)) (set: $XP to ($XP+300)) (set: $Level to ($Level+1)) (alert: "You use magic.") <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> You use magic and lose 20 Magic. You gain 300 XP, 300 rubles, and level to 9. [[Home...]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health+50)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -10)) (alert: "You use cure.") } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name uses cure and heals herself after the attack of the dogs. She continues to run through the alleyways and dodges the dogs. [[Home...]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -20)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/18/17/46/house-1836070_1280.jpg" height= "400" width= "700"> $name notices the dogs have stopped following her after a yelp and a howl let loose in the air. She takes a deep breath doubled over with her hands on her knees. She breathes in through her nose and out her mouth several times. She hears glass breaking from inside the house while one of the parents screams at the top of their lungs. //Her mother.// "I want you out of this damn house," shouts $name's mother. "Get the hell out. You don't work, you don't clean. You do shit! All you do is laze around and smoke weed. I'm sick of it. I'm not your damn mother!" $name rolls her eyes, opens the door, and enters. Her mother stares daggers at $name's father. She rounds on $name! "And where the hell have you been?" "I was at Reanna's," $name exclaims. "I don't want you seeing her ever again!" she yells. Her mother rears back and punches $name in the face. Tears well up in $name's eyes. "You can't tell me who I can and cannot see!" $name screams back as she runs to her bedroom. [[Go to the bedroom.]]

{ (set: $Magic to ($Magic - 5)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name slams the door and seals it with magic. Seth glides through the bedroom door and sits on the bed beside her. He places a hand on her back. Being her guardian angel, Seth wishes he could do more or at least be seen. But he can't, not yet, anyway. She gets up, packs a bag, and lays on her bed crying for a moment before going to open her window, popping the screen, and quietly sneaks out. [[Exit through the window...]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/28/17/09/alley-2351475_1280.jpg" height="400" width="700"> $name leaves the house in a flash, yet silently. She grabs the courage to go to an alleyway and falls down the wall. It's dark, dirty, and smells like rotting garbage. $name, with no idea what to do or where to go from here, she curls up on her bag and falls asleep. Seth stands guard nearby. "I'm right here, my love," he whispers. "Sleep and heal yourself." [[The Next Morning...]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health +150)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic +100)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/18/14/05/brick-wall-1834784_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> $name wakes up and goes to a local restaurant. $name walks into the bathroom with her head down. She closes the door and looks up into the mirror. A dark shiner stares back at her over her right eye. $name exits the bathroom and shoulder bumps into Reanna. "Reanna?" "I can't talk to you anymore," she says. Reanna stares at $name. "Good god, what the hell happened to you?" $name bites her lip. "My mother?" "Well, here," Reanna hands $name //Thunder, Ice, and Fire// magic spells. A red haired man walks in with a younger man that looks in his teenage years, Seth. They sit at the table. The red headed man looks at Reanna. "You starting at the academy?" "Yes," she tells him. "Today is my first day." She grabs a danish, pays for it, and leaves. "Good luck, $name." As she leaves, $name goes to sit in a booth alone. A tap on the shoulder makes her look up. "Hello, I'm Adam. Mind if I join?" Adam smiles. "Uh...sure," $name says. Three other guys stand and sit around them. "I hear you are in a bind. Maybe we can help. Even get you a job, yes?" Seth grumbles from his booth. He glares at the men around $name. [[You take the offer.]] [[You excuse yourself.]]

{ (set: $Magic to ($Magic -20)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name becomes an exotic dancer and spends her nights entertaining. She leaves the club. After hours of dancing, her feet are sore and blisters form on her toes from the high heels, she spots a girl curled up into a ball. Four men surround the girl, Adam being one of them. $name rushes forward with all of her might. She summons //thunder// and strikes one of the cronies with the bolt. "Back off, Adam!" yells $name. She gets in between Reanna and the guys. [[Battle commences.]] <script> audio.src="Assets/bensound-tomorrow.mp3"; </script> {<script> var battle = document.createElement('audio'); battle.src="Assets/bensound-evolution.mp3"; battle.loop = true; battle.play(); </script>}

{ (set: $Magic to ($Magic -20)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name lives on the street for a while, struggling to survive, and spots Adam again with Reanna curled into a ball in the middle of an alleyway. $name runs after after the men. She summons a bolt of lightning with her hands. She hits one of the guys square in the face. [[Battle commences.]] <script> audio.src="Assets/bensound-tomorrow.mp3"; </script> {<script> var battle = document.createElement('audio'); battle.src="Assets/bensound-evolution.mp3"; battle.loop = true; battle.play(); </script>}

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -150)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -100)) (set: $Rubles to ($Rubles +300)) (set: $XP to ($XP +500)) (set: $Level to ($Level +3)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/01/22/38/flash-2568381_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> The battle between $name and the guys is won. $name lifts Reanna off the ground. Her eyes narrow. "Don't come back here, Reanna. You don't belong here." "I was on my way home," Reanna says. Her nose stuffy as she spoke. She dusts herself off. "I mean it...don't come back here." When the girls' hands touch, a swirl of purple light shines in the sky as the clouds churn. A storm approaches. Seth and Anael appear from around the corner. "Reanna?" Anael asks. "Are you alright?" "Mr. A!" Her face flushes. She picks up her soccer bag off the ground and adjusts her glasses. "Yes, I am-- OH no! My father is going to be so angry that I'm late again." "Come, I'll take you home, and explain to your father that he should be proud of his daughter for winning the big game tonight. We all went out to celebrate." He turns his head to Seth. "Are you coming, Seth?" Seth looks at Anael and shakes his head. "No, I think I'll stay." $name blushes. The man she saw at the restaurant some time back was wanting to stay. She didn't understand why. After all, she doesn't know who he is. Anael nods to Seth. "Fine. Whatever." Seth crosses his arms and glares. "Y'know, that man pisses me off." $name laughs. "Yeah, men can do that." Seth glowers. "//Anal// and I have always butted heads." "What're you doing here, anyway?" $name asks. "Thought I'd give a friendly hand. But it seems you don't need it." He unfolds his arms and starts to walk away. "Wait," $name calls out. "Who are you?" "Seth." [[Bikkon's residence]]

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/09/16/22/42/portrait-943554_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width "700"> "I knew it, my pet," Bikkon says. "The girls would reveal themselves to me and, alas, they have! $name's power shall be //mine//!" A two-story house stands on a cliff across town. Bikkon and his pet, Mishka, occupy this house. Bikkon stands at the window with his arms outstretched. He watches as the purple storm swirls in the sky, filling it with magical surges. Bikkon backs away from the window and strolls along the wooden floor towards his pet. He grabs her chin. "It's time to do some damage. Let's go." He takes her by the hand and twirls her with a spin, escaping the confines of the makeshift house. $name's grandfather is riding in the back of his car as Bikkon appears in front of it. A bolt of lightning hits the car. The tires screech as the car skids across the asphalt and into a ditch, crashing into a tree. Bikkon laughs heartilly and saunters over to the overturned car. The driver is dead from impact. $name's grandfather is still alive, but only just. Bikkon waves his hand over the old man's neck, making it crack and his head hang in an odd angle with a flash of red light. [[The grandfather's mansion]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health +100)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic +150)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/07/03/21/35/house-2469067_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> $name walks around the house with Reanna sitting in a chair. The night she had gone home with Mr. A, they found her house completely demolished and her father dead in the shambles. Mr. A brought Reanna to $name's grandfather's house to look after her. A knock at the door sounds. Seth sits on the couch with his head in his hands. $name rushes to the door and throws it open. "What?" Two police officers stand at the doorway. $name steps onto the porch. Seth appears behind her. He places his hand on the doorframe around $name. "What's happened?" Seth asks. "I'm so sorry, Ms. $name, but we have some sad news to deliver. Your grandfather passed away tonight. His car hit a tree. The driver died on impact; however, your grandfather did not. His neck was broke." $name screams and falls to the ground. Her grandfather is the only family she ever had that protected her when things became chaotic. Tears flow down her cheeks. Seth thanks the officers, brings $name inside the mansion, and holds her close to his chest. He looks at Anael. "Look, //Anal//, he found them." "We don't know that!" Anael said. "Yes, we do. He is going to kill everyone close to them. We have to get them out of here!" "They are safer here than in the Crystal World." Anael slams his hands down on the bar. "What are you two talking about?" asks Reanna. [[The Reveal]] <script> battle.src="Assets/bensound-evolution.mp3"; </script> {<script> var relaxing = document.createElement('audio'); relaxing.src="Assets/bensound-relaxing.mp3"; relaxing.loop = true; relaxing.play(); </script>}

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "https://images.pexels.com/photos/4781475/pexels-photo-4781475.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&w=500" Height= "400" Width= "700"> $name pulls away from Seth and looks up at him, drying her eyes on the back of her hand, sniffling softly. "What's going on? Who would do such a horrible thing?" Seth scowls at Anael and then looks back at $name. He caresses her cheek and sighs. "His name is Bikkon. He's a sorcerer that is trying to steal the Amulet and take over the Crystal World." "What's the Crystal World?" Reanna asks. "It's where you're from," says Seth. "It's where we are all from. We were sent from Heaven to guard and protect you both. We're Knights of the Guardian Angels Agency." $name's head spins. Her stomach feels nauseous. //What is going on here? I don't understand. Who were these men? Angels? Knights?// "I still don't understand!" shouts $name. Anael growls. "We don't have time for this! Reanna, grab $name and let's get out of here." "You won't touch her, //Anal//!" snarls Seth. He looks back at $name. "Where is the Amulet?" "I don't even know what Amulet you're talking about!" A glow in the distance alerts everyone. They run out back of the house. A tree in the distant woods emanates a light and a growing power surges through $name. "It's time," says Anael. [[The Tree...and the Gateway]] <script> relaxing.src="Assets/bensound-relaxing.mp3"; </script> {<script> var instinct = document.createElement('audio'); instinct.src="Assets/bensound-instinct.mp3"; instinct.loop = true; instinct.play(); </script>}

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/02/18/12/24/cosmos-4859330_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> They race to the tree as a large, bright fireball is thrown at them from behind. Bikkon laughs from above as the fireball smashes into a tree, knocking it down. A woman sits behind him with her arms around his waist on top of a dragon. "What the hell?" yells $name. "How does he have a dragon?" Seth keeps a grip on $name's hand and continues to race to the tree. He takes out a switchblade from his pocket and slices her palm. "W-what are you doing?" $name screams. "You'll see!" Seth calls back. Her blood runs purple, dripping down her hand. He places her palm to the trunk of the tree as Reanna and Anael make it to them. The tree opens up and the Amulet swings back and forth. $name grabs the chain and pulls the Amulet out from the trunk. A gateway appears. They all cross through. Bikkon shoots one more fireball with his hand before the gate closes. [[Fight the demons.]] [[Flee the demons.]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -200)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -60)) (set: $Rubles to ($Rubles +500)) (set: $XP to ($XP +350)) (set: $Level to ($Level +3)) (alert: "You have run into demons. The battle is won, you lose HP and Magic but gain Rubles, XP, Level") } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/10/01/06/trees-2616706_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> They step into the foggy forest of the Crystal World. Every tree, every leaf, the grass, everything is dead all around them with no sign of life. The darkness has taken over. Seth's mouth drops. Nothing is familiar to $name. Just as they take a step, demons gather lurk in the shadows. Seth and Anael draw their swords. The demons screech and attack the party. $name conjurs different magic spells and tries to throw them at the demons. Reanna uses her own abilities throwing magic all around, while Seth and Anael swipe their swords cutting the demons down. After clearing the demons, $name wipes her brow and stumbles a bit. Her mind foggy and her ears ringing. The purple blood still runs down her hand. "Are you alright?" Seth asks. $name nods. "I'm just tired and hungry. I'm feeling a bit weak." Seth looks at Anael. "We need to find a place to camp for the night." He wraps an arm around $name to help guide her into the trees. [[Search for food..]]

(set: $Health to ($Health -50)) <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> (alert: "You take a hit and lose 50 Health") $name and her friends run for cover into the trees of the Crystal World as the demons flood the area. "What the hell?" says Reanna. "What was that?" "Bikkon's demons guarding the entrance." Anael rubs his chin. "I'm starving," says $name. Her strength lowers from the use of magic and opening the hidden gateway. "We need to find food and shelter," says Seth. "Arkina is a good bit away still." [[Search for food..]]

(set:$Magic to ($Magic -10)) <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2019/06/05/14/27/forest-4253766_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width "700"> The team searches for food and spots a deer in the distance. Seth and Anael hunt the deer down. $name starts a fire with magic. The circle of trees light up, showing the darkness and death all around. Anael and Seth skins the deer and cooks it over the fire, while $name leans against Seth's side. [[Head to Arkina]] <script> instinct.src="Assets/bensound-instinct.mp3"; </script> {<script> var betterdays = document.createElement('audio'); betterdays.src="Assets/bensound-betterdays.mp3"; betterdays.loop = true; betterdays.play(); </script>}

{ (set: $Health to ($Health +400)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic +200)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2021/12/19/12/27/road-6881040_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> $name wakes up when Seth shakes her softly. The team gets up and starts to head to Arkina. The village stands at the edge of the forest. It looks almost vacant. [[Fight the guards.]] [[Talk to the guards.]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> (alert: "Watch out for the guards!") <img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/10/07/14/50/knight-2826704_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> If you choose this route, revert back to [[Talk to the guards.]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/10/07/14/50/knight-2826704_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> "Halt!" the guard yells. "Who're you?" "This is Princess $name. She has been brought here to learn of her lineage and take her throne back," says Seth. He walks over to the largest guard and stands in front of him, with his arms crossed, glaring down the man. "She doesn't look like the Princess," the guard says. "Mitchvil, yes she does. Look at her! From her long blonde locks to her deep blue eyes," another guard says. "She looks just like a younger version of the Queen." "The Queen died five hundred years ago and so did the Princess two hundred years later." The second-in-command walks over to Mitchvil and places his hand on his shoulder, and then looks at the group. "You may enter, M'Lady." $name smiles and strolls up to the guards. "How many of you are still here?" Mitchvil looks down. "About thirty of us. The rest are scattered everywhere. They didn't think you would ever come back, Princess, and Bikkon would rule us forever." "Well, you don't worry about him," $name says kindly. "We are going to stop him." [[Enter Arkina Township]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2021/12/19/12/27/road-6881040_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> Seth takes $name's hand and walks through the dark, dank alleyway. Onlookers gather around and see them walking down the street, wide-eyed as they talk behind hands and in whispers. "Is that the Princess?" a woman asks. "I'll be a son of dragon's uncle," says the Baker. "I think ye might be right." He looks harder. "That's Seth for sure." Reanna and $name look at all the shops and their keepers. Seth holds $name's hand tighter in his. He smiles brightly. An older man stops them. "Princess? Princess $name? We thought you were long gone, but you don't look any different except for--." He drops his eyes. $name blushes. Seth clears his throat. "Let's get outta here," says Seth. He wraps his arm around her shoulders and strolls along the cobblestone streets. "M'Lady," a woman wanders up to them. "M'Lady, it's been years." She's dressed raggedly and looks older than her age. $name takes the elder lady's hands. "I'm sorry, I don't know who you are. But are you all right?" The woman reach out in front of $name and places her hands upon her stomach, sniffles softly. She bows, with a tear running down her cheek, and walks away. Seth frowns. "Come, m'love, we will explain everything in the castle." [[Arkina Castle]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/06/06/13/42/balmoral-castle-363402_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> The party enters the castle. Cobwebs and dust float around the foyer. Furniture is covered with sheets. The castle stands silent and still. Reanna's eyes grow wide. Anael watches her with amusement. "Where in the hell are we?" Reanna asks. Anael laughs. "This is Arkina Castle. Yours is on the other side of the country. We are going to have to go there eventually to round up our own knights from there." "How is it everyone knows us, when we don't even know who we are?" asks Reanna. "Time is different in the Crystal World. It's much faster. Bikkon wanted to rule with an iron fist and how can he do that if everyone dies? He slowed time down; however, the spell placed upon the World has caused it so that nobody can die...ever." says Seth. He turns to $name. "I want to show you something." He takes her hand and leads her up the stone steps to the second floor. They turn right and enter a bedroom. $name takes a deep breath. "A long time ago, I had someone I loved more than anything. A beautiful, smart, fun-loving, and gracious woman. She was blonde and with bright blue eyes, just like you." He takes $name further into the bedroom, closing the door behind them. "During the final war, something went wrong." "What happened?" asks $name. Silence. "Seth?" $name walks over to him as he sat on the bed, with his head in his hands. "You can tell me." His eyes lift up to look at hers. "She died. Her and my child. Bikkon threw a crystal shard made of her blood. It pierced her back, severed her spinal cord, and went into the womb, disconnecting the placenta." He took a deep breath. "The woman you met earlier was the handmaiden that helped in the birthing of my daughter...//Our// daughter... that was stillborn. I held her in my arms. But, before I could show you our beautiful daughter, your eyes closed. The only way for you to die is by the crystal made of your own blood. It's a poisonous reactor. It spread too quick." A tear forms in Seth's eye. He blinks trying to not remember that horrific day. He takes her hand, pulling her to sit on the bed beside him. He turns to face her, taking her cheek into his palm and strokes her cheek. He takes the Amulet from inside $name's shirt and places it in her hand. "Turn it twice. You need to see everything." [[Fall deeper into sleep ->Dream Sequence]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2021/10/09/07/06/natural-6693234_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> The team ventures towards the valleys to search for the missing Knights. Reanna says, "My feet hurt and I'm tired." Seth shakes his head and treks onwards. $name tries to keep up with Seth. "I thought you might've had someone else entirely, until you showed me the castle." "Well, now you know the truth. You're the Princess of Arkina." He smiles. "I don't even know if I'm Princess material," $name says. She stops. So does Seth. "What?" "Well, until yesterday I never knew who I was or where I came from. I knew I never belonged to the family I was raised by and now I have responsibilities that I never thought was even possible. Can I even do this?" She bites her lip. Seth steps up to her. His tall frame overshadowing her own small frame. He cups his hand and touches her cheek. "You'll be amazing, and I'll guide you. I've always stood by you, Princess. And that is where I shall remain until I die. It's my oath I took a long time ago. When you and Reanna passed away, Bikkon took over and the people suffered for it. It wasn't intended for you to die. You are twins. The yin and yang of the universe." $name looks back at Reanna and lowers her eyes. "All this time, I had a twin and never knew. How is that even possible?" "Well, that's a question for Thaddeus now isn't it?" He smiles his boyish smile. "Who is Thaddeus?" "He's--" [[Monsters pop out of the valley]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -200)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -150)) (set: $Rubles to ($Rubles +4000)) (set: $XP to ($XP +3000)) (set: $Level to ($Level +5)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic +1000)) (alert: "Monsters invade the valley. Your Health and Magic go down but you obtain XP, Rubles, and Level") } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/21/16/22/monster-2665908_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> [[Use Cure]] [[Continue]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health +3000)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -300)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Stop to heal your team and continue forward. [[Continue]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/09/16/22/42/portrait-943554_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width "700"> While the team is on the search for the Knights of Arkina, Bikkon growls seeing the Gateway close into the Crystal World. He uses his hands to call forth the Gate. Bikkon slides off his dragon with Mishka right behind him. "Sir, they are already gone. Time is different in our world than here in this one," she says. "Aye, yes, you are correct, my pet. But, no matter, we will go back home and await for them and their "angels." I want that //power.// Even if I have to take it by force. I will string $name up and drain it from her." Bikkon laughs maniacally. The gateway opens and Bikkon hops back onto the dragon, grabbing Mishka by the hand, lifting her upon the creature's back. The red dragon roars and runs through the Crystal Gate. The door seals behind them as they return to their world. The dragon flies to Arkina and lands on the tallest tower. Bikkon leaps off the back, taking Mishka with him once more. He goes down to the basement. His lab that he established after the fall of the twins. Instruments, vials, and other sordid objects complete the lab. A large tube sits in the middle of the room with purple liquid swirling about. Bikkon claps his hands. "It's almost time, m'dear. I will catch $name and drain her blood absorbing all of her power AND I SHALL RULE the Crystal World. Every knee will bow to //me//!" He kisses Mishka gleefully, whooping with laughter, and spinning her in a circle. [[Back to the Party]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Seth and $name walk through the valleys hand in hand, talking in whispers. Anael and Reanna stroll through the dead grass, their feet crunching with each step. Anael hands her a bottle of water. Once they pass through the valley, a small village comes into view. They arrive at the gate. A young boy appears. "I've lots of stuff you can buy. Would you like some food?" "What is it?" asks Anael. "Mudpie," says the little boy. "Laddie, get in this house, boy," growls a man. "Sorry Pa." The little boy runs into the house caked with mud. His mother arrives at the door. She shakes her head seeing how messy the little boy is. "Oh, dear," she says. "You need a bath." "No bath." His eyes shifts sideways. "Mind yer mother," says the man. He looks at the party. "Who're you anyway?" Seth steps forward. "We are looking for Lord Balen." "Aye," he says. "I am he." "Lord Balen, I'm Seth." He sticks out his hand. "Seth? From Arkina? The Princess' Knight?" he asks. "Aye, that would be correct. We are rallying up all the lost Knights to help aid us against Bikkon." "But the Princess is dead. There is no hope for this world anymore." Seth steps aside to reveal //$name//. The man, Lord Balen, yelps and steps backwards before falling to his knees. "Your Highness, I beg thee for my brashness." $name smiles and steps up to Seth. "Yes, I have returned. I'm going to honor my duties and take back the throne." Reanna scowls from the background. Anael places a hand on her back. [["Do you have a problem?"]] [[Ignore it.]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name turns the Amulet in her palm, twice. Her eyes roll into the back of her head as they close, falling into a trance. She awakens in a field of grass on a hill side. $name is curled up into Seth's chest. His sword rests beside him. She lay in his arms with her swollen stomach pressing against him. Seth rubs her shoulder as they talk about the blue sky and watch the shapes amongst the clouds. A trumpet sounds throughout the realm. Screams come from Arkina's city. Bursts of red, orange, and yellow light set fire to the village. Seth sits straight up, so does $name. "What's going on?" she asks. "I'm not sure. Stay here." He gets up and grabs his blade. He leans down and kisses her deeply. "I'll be right back." $name grabs his hand. "I'm coming with you!" "No!" "Yes, I am. I am pregnant with your child and I'm not staying here alone. Besides what kind of Princess would I be if I leave my people to suffer!" Seth groans and then nods. "Alright, you win." He flashes her a grin. "Come on m'love. Let's go together." Seth spreads out his wings as his angelic powers take over. He lifts her into his arms with ease and flies them away from their hiding place. They land on the outskirts of town. Seth sets $name down on her feet. The whole village is ablaze. People scream and run from the burning houses and shops. "Oh shit!" says $name. "We gotta get them to safety." A roar and another burst of light soars through the air. "He has a //dragon//! Horses and trumpets sound from the far off distance. $name grabs Seth's arm, digging her nails into the skin. "It's Reanna and Anael." "Go! Get to the castle, take as many as you can with you, and follow it all the way down the catacombs under the Chapel. I'll send Reanna with you. Anael and I will distract him as much as possible." He kisses her once more and disappears. "Alright! Everyone, follow me! No pushing and shoving!" yells $name. Everyone in a panicked uproar races to the castle. Guards and knights run off towards the direction Seth went. "My Princess, get yourself to safety," one guard yells on his way out. Just as $name got the last person in, she watches the battle in the sky as other angels begin appearing in formation. A streak of purple flashes through the sky and barrels towards $name. She turns her back protecting her unborn child. The shard rips through her dress, piercing her lower back, severing her spinal cord, causing her to collapse with an "umph." $name screams at the top of her lungs. Reanna saunters closer to her. "I thought I would never see you like this, $name," Reanna says. "Sister, help me," says $name. The pain being more than she can handle. "My baby!" Reanna kicks the shard further into her back, piercing the placenta, causing it to detach. A sharp pain shot through $name's abdomen as her life's blood pours from her. "SETH!" Reanna behind her, laughs. Running footsteps carry through the hall. "Ohmygoodness! M'lady," the handmaiden shouts. "You!" she spats at a stable boy. "Help me with the Princess!" Together, they lift $name and carry her upstairs to her bedrooom. Reanna follows with a look of worry on her face. She helps lift $name up onto the bed. "We gotta get the shard out of her!" Reanna shouts. "No, we have to get the baby, she's hemorrhaging!" says the handmaiden. The glass breaks as Seth bursts through the bedroom window. He runs over to $name and rambles trying to help. He rounds on Reanna. "What happened?" "Bikkon threw a crystal shard, hitting her in the back, piercing the placenta causing it to detach." "The baby!" "We don't know yet--" "I have to cut it out of her!" exclaims the handmaiden. "Bikkon did this?" Reanna nods. Seth's eyes tear up. "Seth?" a voice says behind him. He doesn't want to turn around but he does. It's the handmaiden and she is holding a baby in her arms. "It's a girl," she says softly. Seth cries as the stillborn is placed in his arms. He wipes the blood away from her face, kissing her forehead. "$name?" he asks the handmaiden. "She didn't make it," she tells him, softly with her eyes downcast. ------ $name wakes up in tears and clambers into Seth's lap. "I remember what happened. Seth?" She takes a breath. "It was Reanna." "What the hell do you mean?" "Reanna kicked the shard into my lower back, which pierced the placenta." "I'm going to kill her." "Wait," she says. "We need to find out what she remembers. Besides, I know her well enough. She would lie about it." [["Do you want to see our daughter?"]] [["Do you want to wait?"]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> "Yeah, I do. Who made you dictator of this whole shebang?" asks Reanna heatedly. "I'm a Princess, too. Why am I not shown any respect?" $name glares at her. Seth steps in front of $name. "You will watch your tongue," says Seth. "Or what?" asks Reanna. "I'm sick of $name getting all the attention. It's always $name, $name, $name." Anael steps forth. "Back away, knave." He draws his sword. "Nobody talks to my Princess like she doesn't matter." "//Anal//!" Seth shakes in rage as he draws his own sword. "One more word, and I'll strike you down." The clouds swirl in the sky. $name places a hand on Seth's shoulder. "Babe, let it go right now." "$name, I can't." "Yes, you can," she says firmly. Seth draws his sword back to its sheeth. "Better respect her." Lord Balen watch the two men in silence. The clouds slow stop swirling, but are still dark and foreboding. [[Other Knights...]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Seth cracks his neck and looks at Lord Balen. "Rise, good Knight. Where can we find the others?" Lord Balen smiles and rises. "They're here, Sir Knight. We've been waiting a long time for this day." He calls for his son. The muddy boy from earlier, no longer muddy, stands in the doorway. "Pa?" "Go sound the alarm. Alert the others." "Yessir," he says. $name smiles at the boy as he runs as fast as his little legs can carry him. A heavy bell chimes through the village. Men, women, and children all walk out of their houses. [[Other Knights...]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> The Knights of Arkina walk to the mouth of the village. Seth steps forward and clears his throat. "Introducing, Princess $name. It's time to stand your oath." Every knight and woman bows as the Princess steps up next to Seth. She touches his arm then addresses the crowd. "It's time stand and honor your oath. Come, fight for me again. Fight for Arkina. Fight for your country. And fight for our lives. It's time to take back what is ours. Will you take up arms with us and take down Bikkon? Will you stand with us and take back your lives? Will you fulfill your oath to me and Arkina?" Balen looks around at all the men. "What say ye?" Reanna growls and walks away. Anael disappears with her as every knight pulls out their swords and raise them to the sky. "All hail the Princess!" each voice chimes out in unison. [[The Disappearance]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Seth turns his head and sees that Anael and Reanna have disappeared from view, nowhere in sight. //Maybe they went out into the forest//, Seth thinks. He cracks his neck again, nodding to $name. She looks curiously at him. He cocks his head towards where Reanna and Anael were standing moments ago. "Where'd they go?" she mouths. "I dunno," says Seth. "I'll go take a look." $name nods and turns back to the crowd. "Tomorrow, we move out and together we will regain our home." Applause echos through the town. Cheers sound and bounce off the walls of the houses. "I would like a drink," says $name. "Please, come to the tavern. We have wonderful food and ale. I think you would quite enjoy yourself," the plump tavern maiden says. $name nods again. "Lead the way, please." -------- Seth runs to the outskirts of the town. "Reanna! Anael! Where are ya?" he shouts. Nothing. Nothing but the sounds of crickets. "Dammit," whispers Seth, "//Anal//, what are you doing?" --------- Anael and Reanna run faster away from the calls and cheers of the village. A bolt of lightning hits the ground as a form of a man materializes in the darkness. Anael holds out his hand. "Bikkon..." A gleeful smile spreads upon Bikkon's face. "The one and only..." "What are you doing here?" asks Anael as he places his hand on the hilt of his sword. "Ah, yes." Bikkon strokes his beard. "I want a small chat with my daughter." Reanna's eyes widen. "I had a father and you killed him." "Yes, I killed the man who //thought// he had a daughter. It wasn't real love, baby. You are daddy's finest jewel." Reanna gives him the finger. "Oh, don't hurt my feelings. I've come to make your dreams all come true. Since obviously it didn't work the last time. I think it was something with the twin." "$name?" asks Reanna. "Yes, one dies so does the other. Yin and yang. You're my perfect little demon. Come, let daddy show you how to work your abilities." He snickers. Anael growls. "You'll not come near her!" "Oh, I assure you, you will want this too," says Bikkon. He waves his hand and a dark crystal ball forms around them, enclosing them. Reanna clings to Anael. "Don't worry, Princess," he says, "I will get us out of here." "Like hell you will. I want the light of the world." [[The Tavern]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "Assets/pub.jpeg" Height "400" Width "700> Seth runs back to the tavern. The music is so loud, it rumbles the walls from the mixture of different instruments played by the men. Seth stands against the bar as he watches $name laugh and dance around happily. He smiles briefly as a waitress brings him a flagon of ale. He sips at it before setting it on a table. He walks over to $name and grabs her hand, turning her into him. Her eyes are a brillant shade of blue, glittering and sparkling. He swings her closer to him and spins her about. He hasn't seen her this happy for as long as he can remember. He pulls her into a quick kiss. Whoops and hollers come from the drunken knights. Even some of the women are laughing and giggling. But neither of them cared. He picks her up and carries her bridal style off to a bedroom. "Where's my twin?" she asks. "I'll go off and find them tomorrow with a few of the knights." "Abso-lutely not." She tries to stand but is a little tipsy and stumbles. "I'll go witchu." "I think you need some rest, m'love." He pulls back the covers and lays her on the bed. He pulls them up to her shoulders and kisses her forehead. "I'll be back before you know it. I have some business I need to take care of." [[Thaddeus...]]

Seth heads out of the bar to look for Reanna and Anael. He walks up to two knights who were not drunk and says, "I need help. I need to scout out two people. The Princess of Wraith is missing with her knight and we need to find them fast." Seth wanders towards the edge of town. A figure of white steps towards him. "Thaddeus?" "Seth," says Thaddeus. "It's always good to see you." "Well, this is a bad time." "He knows. He is setting a trap for $name." "What do you mean?" "Reanna was cast from Heaven. We only let her stay because she was supposed to be judged from what happened over three centuries ago." Thaddeus walks back and forth. "Does $name know about her lineage?" Seth shakes his head. "No, just what happened. Honestly, I had no idea until last night. How could you keep that from me all those years?" "I thought I was doing the right thing. Forgive an old man." Seth stews in his anger. "SHE KILLED MY DAUGHTER! AND MY LOVE!" He falls to the ground, shaking. "Seth, it was all meant to happen. One, it's against the agency to fall in love with someone and two, have a baby with them. Especially with $name being who she really is." "I know who she is." "Precisely." Thaddeus looks at Seth with sorrow in his eyes. "I'm sorry all this happened to both of you. Reanna showed her true colors. The demon in her enrages and wants to conquer...just like her father." He takes a deep breath. "The way I see it is this: you have two options." [[Run from it.]] [[Learn from it.]]

"If you run from it, the pain and sorrow will always be there and Bikkon and Reanna will win this war. Right now, you need all the help you can get." Thaddeus turns to walk away. "Old man! Where do you think you are going?" Seth yells. "What do we need?" "You need to obtain the 'Light of the World.'" "But that's $name!" "Is it really?" asks Thaddeus. With that, he stretches out his magnificent wings and flies towards the Heavens. "Ugh! You have a knack for just disappearing, don't you?" Seth goes to the tavern. "Tomorrow, we are going to do what we must." [[Capturing the Princess]]

"Your other option is to forgive and let it rest, Seth," says Thaddeus. "It was the past. No matter how much it hurts. You can't let that side of you take over. She is going to have to face them and so are you." Seth trembles. "Old man! You're a damn fool, if you think we are going to just forgive her for what she did." "Pity. Love is what will save everything. You need to find the 'Light of the World.'" "But--" Thaddeus shakes his head and covers his lips with a fingertip. "Bikkon is at Arkina in the lab. He already has Reanna and Anael. He is waiting for you and $name to show." "Well, I'm not saving their asses." "You don't have to." [[Capturing the Princess]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> While Seth is away, $name sleeps on, nice and cozy, in the room above the tavern. A cloaked figure enters the room, through the open window. The figure picks her up and disappears. They soar through the sky. The wind hits $name in the face, whipping her hair. "Don't you worry, little dumpling," the voice says. "We'll be home soon." [[Bikkon's Laboratory]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "Assets/angelgravestone.jpeg" Height "400" Width "700"> Seth balls his hands into fists. He raises up with her in his arms and extracts his wings from his back. He walks them over to the window and jumps out. With his wings spread, he soars them to the back of the castle. Three gravestones lay in the back of the yard. Seth sets $name on her feet. $name falls to her knees in front of the baby's grave. "Seth, we need to get rid of Bikkon and do something about Reanna. She was never punished. For now, we keep this to ourselves." $name waves her hand and places a ring of roses and baby's breath on the grave. Seth steps up to her. She wraps her arm around his leg and nuzzles into it. His hand comes down to her head and caresses her softly. "We will fix all of this," he says. "For now, we need to find everyone." [[Leave Arkina to find the rest of the Knights]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <img src= "Assets/couple.jpg" Height "400" Width "700"> $name bites her lip and walks over to the window. Seth steps up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist, nuzzling into her neck. $name sighs against his chest. "I can't believe she would do such a terrible thing to us. To me?" she says in a defeated voice. "I can't imagine why she is so terrible to me." She turns to look him in face. "She hates me. I have always wondered that since we were kids. She told me of dreams she would have with a red-headed knight. He would speak in a foreign language to her every night. Deep down I wanted a friend so badly, I was desperate. I always felt so alone. I never belonged to my family. My mother even reminded me of it repeatedly." "I know, m'love," says Seth. "I was always watching. I couldn't come to you yet. The time wasn't right. I did slay the dogs for you the night you were attacked." Her eyes grow wide. "Is that what happened?" "Mhm," says Seth. "I always looked out for you." "Let's wait on seeing the grave right now. I can't bear to see it yet. I will break down completely." He kisses her forehead softly. "Whenever you're ready." [[Leave Arkina to find the rest of the Knights]]

<img src= "https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/02/18/12/24/cosmos-4859330_1280.jpg" Height= "400" Width= "700"> Title: "The Amulet" Written by Aidan Chitwood AKA: Alicia Phoenix [[Heaven]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -300)) (set: $Magic to ($Magic -150)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> <script> betterdays.src="Assets/bensound-betterdays.mp3"; </script> {<script> var battle = document.createElement('audio'); battle.src="Assets/bensound-evolution.mp3"; battle.loop = true; battle.play(); </script>} $name comes to and wiggles her arms. Chains rattle throughout the dark room. The only light emits from the cylinder, swirling purple liquid in the middle of the room. Her mouth is dry and she tries to speak. "S-Seth?" $name opens her eyes. They are heavy and on the verge of drooping once more. She lifts her chin with slobber slowly drooling down the side of her lips. "S-Seth?" Her eyes adjust to the room. Several vials lay on tables with silver and metallic instruments nearby. She tries to move her head, but it's bound to the spot on the wall. She pulls her arms again. Nothing. She summons //Thunder//. Twice, but to no avail. She tries to summon //Cure// feeling her life draining from her. Nothing happened. //How is this possible?// she thinks. "Ah, $name. You're awake dear," a deep male's says. [["W-what do you want?"]] [["Let me go."]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -300)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name's head droops down to her chest. The man walks over to her and grips her by the chin, yanking her head back up. "Oh, no you don't. We haven't even begun to start yet." He laughs. "Why are you doing this?" she asks. "Why? Because I can." He tests the tubes connected to her neck that was feeding the cylinder in the middle of the room. "I want to drain your essence. I //need// it." "I don't even know what you are talking about." "That's enough, //daughter//. Be quiet." "Dau-daughter?" "That's right, daughter. I'm your father." "What's the point of all this?" She gurgles under his strong hand. "Ah, yes, see, you and Reanna were created by my own hand. Actually, there was only supposed to be one of you. BUT, fate decided two babies. I am not sure where I went wrong with the Science or the math." "You can't create people!" "I can. And I did." Bikkon laughs again. "You see daughter. Your old man wanted power. Heaven wouldn't give it to me. So, they cast me out." "You're an asshole. No wonder they kicked you out." "Oh no more than your twin. I know about what happened." He gives a sly smile. "I told her to do it. You're not supposed to carry. When she was pregnant at the same time you were, I took hers from her by taking her life in the middle of the night." $name glares. "You're a madman! A baby! How could you take an innocent little child. //My// child? "Easy," he said, shrugging. He drew out a crystal shard. "The reactor to your blood. The only thing that kills you." He walks closer to her. [["SETH!"]]

{ (set: $Health to ($Health -300)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name struggles against the chains again. "Lemme go!" She tries to toss her head side to side but something holds it in place. "The hell is this?" "Ah, that would be a design of my own," the male speaks again. He walks over to his captive. "Let...me...go!" She growls. A fist connects with her jaw. Stars pop into her vision. "Shut up! You self-entitled bitch!" Reanna spat. "All you do is whine, whine, whine. God, you get on my //fucking// nerves!" She rears back as far as she can go and punches $name in the nose, shattering it. Bikkon stands against the table and laughs. "Let's not waste her blood, m'dear. We'll need it." [["SETH!"]]

Seth summons the knights to gather around at the tavern. "Men, our Princess has been taken! We must find Reanna and Anael. They will know where she is. This is the final showdown! Let's find her!" The men cheers, waving their swords in the air. "All hail the Princess." In unison, the armored knights fall into formation heading back to Arkina with Seth leading the calvary. [["To Arkina!"]]

They double their haste marching towards the Township. Seth flies high above them with his wings spread out wide. They march into Town. "Men that are not saddled up! Join us! Join us in battle! For our Princess! For our lives! And your freedom. Rise Sir Knights of Arkina. Rise into battle!" Seth's voice sounds from the skies above as though it were through Heaven itself. [[Back to the Lab]]

{ (set: $Healh to ($Health -1000)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> $name is resting against the wall, still chained. Her body giving way to the darkness as her blood pools from her body into the cylinder tube. Her skin sinks into her face and turns waxy, feeling as though it will slide off the bones. Reanna laughs at the sudden change. "Dying already, twin? What a pathetic piece of shit you are!" She slaps $name awake. "Stay with me now. We aren't done yet." "Why, Rea--?" $name is unable to get any other words out that weren't gurgles. She musters up enough strength to look upon her captor. Her face is a purple mess of blood and bruising. Her hair matted as beads of sweat pour out of her, though her body is growing cold and numb. [[Reanna...]]

Reanna scoffs. "Because dear sister, I'm sick of you always being in the limelight. Now, I shall rule Arkina. It will be //mine//." Trumpets sound from outside the castle. A bolt of lightning flashes through the laboratory. Seth flies in smashing through the window. He lands on his feet. "Get the hell away from my wife!" Reanna grins. "Oh, look what the cat dragged in." She sneers. "Looks like you're a little la--" Before Reanna could finish her sentence, a blow lands against Seth's head. He staggers for a moment and whips his head side to side. He looks about the room. Anael stands at the ready with his sword drawn. "I told you, Seth, you'll get what's coming to you." "//Anal//!" "It's A-NAEL!" "Yeah, I'm sticking with //Anal//." Seth draws his blade. The swords clash against each other, making the metallic sparks fly off and around the laboratory, breaking vials and tables. Seth dances his way towards $name, keeping Anael at bay. He slashes his blade breaking the tube away from $name's neck and the cylinder. Seth sings a lullably spell deactivating all enchantments that kills magic. "Love, you gotta wake up," he yells. [[The Chains]]

{ (set:$Health to ($Health +3000)) (set:$Magic to ($Magic -200)) } <b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> A light emanates through the room as the chains break away and $name falls to the cold, stone floor. Her breath shaky with each one she takes. The light from the Amulet around her neck brightens up the room as the power envelopes $name and courses through her veins. Reanna screams. "Anael, she broke loose!" $name slides up the wall. Her whole body glows bright purple. Her eyes shining like a pair of blazing headlights. She raises into the air and kicks Reanna in the head. Her strength coming from the Amulet itself. Bikkon runs in. "What the hell?" $name looks at the man with a grin. She spreads her arms wide and hurls a bolt of lightning into the cylinder, shattering all of its contents to the floor. "Nooo!" yells Bikkon, falling to his knees. Seth and Anael's swords are still crashing throughout the room. $name pushes with all of her might like a hungry lion persuing its prey. The blast throws everyone outside the castle, destroying its walls. [[The Final Showdown]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Once outside the castle walls, a storm blows up, lighting up the sky. Hundreds of angels fly down in formation to fight the demons that have risen up to battle the knights of Arkina. Still glowing purple, $name advances on Reanna. "You will know pain. Exactly the way I felt it." She looks up to the Heavens as Bikkon hops on a dragon. The angels swarm him. Anael and Seth battle it out. "Seth!" yells $name. "The Amulet." Seth nods and flies to her. He kisses her deeply. "I love you always." "As I do you. Now go!" He lifts the chain from off of her neck. The 'Light of the World' in his hands he grabs Anael and throws him into the dragon and Bikkon. He jumps up and yells, "Heaven's Heavenly Host!" The Amulet glows deeper, expelling a chain of lights causing Anael, Bikkon, and Seth to be sealed away into the stone. $name runs over to catch the chained necklace in her hands. Reanna flabbergasted and angry runs to $name. "What the hell did you do!" $name rears back and punches Reanna in the face. "You're lucky I don't rip your heart out, honestly." $name holds the stone to her chest as the glowing fades away. Tears stream down her face, knowing she will never see her love again. But the 'Light of the World' has always been Seth. [[Decisions, Decisions]] [[Go Home]] <script> instinct.src="Assets/bensound-instinct.mp3"; </script> {<script> var slowmotion = document.createElement('audio'); slowmotion.src="Assets/bensound-slowmotion.mp3"; slowmotion.loop = true; slowmotion.play(); </script>}

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> Thaddeus flies down to the center of the courtyard with his hands behind his back. $name looks at him as she walks back behind the castle to the gravestones. She lays down against the baby's stone and cries, holding the Amulet close to her heart. "He had to do it," says Thaddeus. "It was all part of the plan." "What? To bring me back so that I can suffer all over again?" "No, there was no way to thwart Bikkon or Reanna and Anael. Their demon sides were too much." "So, Reanna will just get away with it all, once again." Thaddeus sits next to $name. "No, my dear girl. She will be punished further than anyone can explain. You will see." "I want Seth back." "He can't come back." Thaddeus frowns. "You have a choice to make. To stay in Arkina or go back home." "What the hell kind of choice is that?" "The only one you can make." He stands and offers a hand. "Come Princess, it's time." $name dries her eyes on the back of her hand and stands up. "I want to stay." Thaddeus takes her hand. "I think you should go back home for now at least." "Then Lord Balen will watch over Arkina for me. I will place him in my stead." Thaddeus nods. [[The Gateway]]

Thaddeus flies down to the center of the courtyard with his hands behind his back. $name looks at him as she walks back behind the castle to the gravestones. She lays down against the baby's stone and cries, holding the Amulet close to her heart. "He had to do it," says Thaddeus. "It was all part of the plan." "What to bring me back so that I can suffer all over again?" "No, there was no way to thwart Bikkon or Reanna and Anael. Their demon sides were too much." "So, Reanna will just get away with it all, once again." Thaddeus sits next to $name. "No, my dear girl. She will be punished further than anyone can explain. You will see." "I want Seth back." "He can't come back." Thaddeus frowns. "You have a choice to make. To stay in Arkina or go back home." "What the hell kind of choice is that?" "The only one you can make." He stands and offers a hand. "Come Princess, it's time." "If I go home, what becomes of everything?" "Only time will tell." [[The Gateway]]

<b>$name: Health=$Health | Magic=$Magic | Rubles=$Rubles | XP=$XP | Level=$Level </b> "The battle is won. The war is over," says Thaddeus. He lifts up into the air with his wings and flaps them several times as a beautiful, pearly white light flows from them covering all the dead to rise back to its natural beauty. "Princess, will you stay with us?" a Knight asks. "I have to go home." "But this is your home. We want you here." $name hugs the Knight tight in her arms and heads towards the gate with Thaddeus and Reanna. She places the Amulet in the tree and seals it away forever as she steps into the mortal world. ---------- Reanna stands at the beach. "Never speak to me again," she says. "I should be the one telling you this." $name places a hand on her stomach. "At least you can't take this one from me." She turns around and walks away. [[Epilogue]]

A woman stands at the highest tower of Arkina castle. She throws her head back and laughs. "Soon Princesses, I will have my revenge for what you have done to my husband." Utsui's psychotic cackle echoes throughout the land. To be continued...