In Search of the Arcanist pt.III

[Darek Milako]

As Michael fell to ground stunned, almost dead. The wicked beast threw itself from within the cave. It stood as large as the mountain. How it fit through the entrance, we nay know. But Duke and Darek just stare at it stunned, with no word the beast looked down upon them. Duke, in fear, quickly cast a paralyze spell upon the beast so they could look at it closer. It was a dark green with blood splatters all over it. It the form of a mix of monsters, Balron, Daemon, Dragon, Orc Brute, Ancient Wyrm. With nothing they can do to defeat the beast, Darek picked up Michael and threw him across his shoulders. They decided to continue into the cave for they did not want to bring this beast to their new home city of Cove. They ran as fast as they could in hope to lose the monster and find this Arcanist Warrior that will save their parents. Darek's legs grew tired fast. As he ran through the caves of Harpies and gazers. He saw an opening that he had never seen before. He took off running towards it with Duke on his tail. When they got outside of the opening, they saw a paradise. It looked like something from fairy tales. It was a big valley in the Coveteous Mountains with three green grassy hills, flower patches everywhere, blossom trees, and one shack on top of the tallest hill, infront of a small waterfall that led into a creek. Out of nowhere a giant green harpy looking bird flew straight at them dropping three feathers. They took Michael over to the creek and threw some water on him to wake him up. They then looked at the three feathers. They remembered what the ghost man said to them. So they decided to eat the feathers. They counted to three and right before the feathers could reach their lips the foul beast burst through the small opening they came through. Squating down on the opposite side of the hill they hoped he would not see them and decide to keep searching elsewhere. But a voice from the shack said, "My fair beast. The men I sent you for are right here." With that a golden glow surrounded the brothers and they were lifted into the air so the beast could see them clearly. They then were dropped. The beast pulled out a giant club from his back and rose it hight above his head. Bringing it down with all his might Duke and Michael jumped for safety and Darek was hit. With that mighty swing the hill that Darek once laid on was now a hole in the ground. Seeing Darek laying there bloody and twitching. Michael raised his mace and charged at the beast. Duke not knowing what he could do to help poisoned the monster and cast a self explosion spell upon him. The monster picked up Michael and before he could put him in the mouth the explosion went off. Not killing the beast but making him throw Michael to the other side of the valley. The monster feeling a bit sick looked down upon Duke. He rose his clenched fist and Duke being as scared lost control of his wytchcraft. He started casting spells left and right damaging the creature enough that he could not attack. Michael, standing up uneasy, realized his brothers were in grave danger and ran back to the battle. Wishing the other Covians where here to help Michael knew it was up to him. He swung on his shield and picked up his mace while running full speed to the monster. He picked up soo much speed that when he hit the monsters leg with it. He cut right through the flesh, muscle and bone. Decapitating the monsters leg. Falling down in pain duke cast another paralyze spell and Michael started hacking away at the beasts head. While doing that Duke ran to Darek's aid before it was too late. Casting spells upon Darek to help him. He came finally came back to his right state of mind after about three hours. When he opened his eyes Michael and Duke smiled at him. Michael then pointed at the beasts head held up by his own club in his own head. Darek spotting the site laughed a bit then dropped his head back in pain. The shack door opened and a woman stood there in an all red shroud with golden sandles and gloves. She said eat and then stood silent. The boys looked at the feathers again and put them to their mouths. Duke, throwing up decided not to eat another bite. But Michael and Darek enjoyed the taste and suffered nothing from it. The great Arcanist then bowed and asked what be thy bidding. The boys looked at each other and thought of questions to ask of this great warrior. Then looked back at the Arcanist, stood up and walked inside the shack.