"Your majesty…these things…are annoying. Remember, the island has a different time zone compared to us. It's been one week for us…but for them it has been two or so days." Opal said.
Wonder sat at the wooden table and swiped his claws across the table. "Without this army…we have only ourselves." Wonder said in a calm voice. Wonder stood up and began pacing around the table. "She's been very boring. Seems…to not be interested in aiding us in this fight." Wonder said. "In only a week…I've learned so much. New things,new ideas, new everything. I've come…to appreciate my existence a little more, Opal."
"Your majesty…I've told you this before, but that girl…she has changed you. She has-"
"She has done nothing! Do you not…know about it? Humans…they can also do the amazing things. Her potential is out of this world, Opal. She teaches me about their history, the history of the island, and much more. She even says she has parents," Wonder looked down at his hands. "I…have no such thing." Wonder put his hand on the water that was In the middle of the room and looked at his own reflection. "Tell me the truth, Opal."
"Y-yes, sire?"
"Am I…a weapon?" Wonder asked with a slight crack in his voice. Opal's expression shifted to sadness. "Sire…you are our king. Born to lead and serve our species. You are the last king, sire. You aren't a weapon. If you want to call this all-out brawl off…I would still be at your side." Opal said.
Wonder have him a little nod and walked past Opal. "I have a offer she cannot refuse. Come , Opal!"
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Wonder and Opal both traveled once again to the massive muddy tower in the middle of the desert. The queen slithered out from the tower. "King." She said with the flick of her tongue."
Millions of snake like soldiers stood behind her. There massive muscles and terrifying faces. "I have offered many queens…I believe you will accept." Wonder said. "Your people starve…there's a fight that's gonna happen soon. One last guardian stands and with him…there will be possible millions of people with him," wonder began. "With this, I bring your kingdom…years of food supply. In return…you just help me in the battle." Wonder said as the queen stood in front of him. "Your pack is small and weak. That is the reason we queens wouldn't dare support a pack who makes us look weak. Leave. Now." The queen said as she turned her back.
Opal stepped foward. Wonder stopped him with a hand. "Just because we are small…doesn't mean we are weak. Don't insult my family." Wonder growled. The queen slowly turned her head. "Or what?"
There was a long silence between the two. Suddenly, the queen and her soldiers all felt the pressure around them getting stronger. The queen almost fell down. "What…in the world?!" She shouted in shock. "This is only a small amount of what I can do. Right now, anything that covers half of this world is feeling the intense pressure! I only need fighters so it'll make it easier to reach the guardian. Once the Guardian of this world is dead,there will no one left to challenge us or stop us from eating as much as we want!" Wonder said.
The queen locked eyes with Wonder. He stood over her with a powerful gaze in his eyes. "You're insane if you think we have the power to-"
"WE HAVE THE POWER AND NUMBERS!!" Wonder yelled as he began to levitate into the air. Wonder unleashed all of his energy and made an announcement that spreader across the planet/Universe itself. "ALL CREATURES THAT RESIDE IN THIS LAND, HEAR ME!!! THERE IS A THREAT THAT CAN KILL US ALL!!! FIGHT WITH ME…AND YOULL HAVE ALL YOU CAN EVER NEED!! WE MUST KILL…THE LAST GUARDIAN!!!" Wonder yelled out, his words reaching creatures from far far away.
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The giant creature lifted its head. It made clicking sounds that spreader across the huge cave. Millions of giants emerged.
All across their land…more then Billions of creatures were headed towards Wonder's location. Wonder did not ask them…he was controlling them. Wonder had used his ability and thought about making everyone support their efforts.
Opal stared in awe. (I've never seen…the king actually force something like this. Even a army of this magnitude…is he…is he trying to cause an extinction of Akies and humans?!) Opal took one step back. Opal dropped to a knee and lowered his head.
"You all will fight. And we will thrive. After we kill the guardian…you all will be set free from this control of mine." Wonder said as the army began to follow him. Opal locked eyes with the queen. "Forgive us." He whispered as he followed the massive army. "D-damn you…" the queen muttered. Wonders ears perked up. "Queen Telk…I shall return your warriors soon. You may join if you want." Wonder said.
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Obsidian sat by the light blue lake. He dipped his long fingers into the water. He could see his own reflection. "Disgussssting." He said as he punched the water. Toxin was creeping behind the massive beast. "Obsidian…what is the matter with-"
Obsidian slowly turned his head to reveal tears flowing from his eyes. "I…she…I was too weak to stop her death!" Obsidian replied. "Obsidian…" Toxin said as she stared in awe.
Toxin felt strange. She looked at her hands as they were shaking. (What is this feeling? Why do I feel…so bad for him?)
Toxin slowly approached Obsidian and sat beside him. She reached towards him and wrapped both of her arms around him. "It's…okay, Obsidian. It's okay. I got you….I got you."
Obsidian and Toxin both cried in each other's arms.
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Stone kept her eyes on the human. She scrapped her claws against the stone wall behind her. "This is so boring." Stone yawned. The girl was a little scared of Stone. She noticed that she was unpredictable and strong. Stone's long white teeth showed as she yawned. The girl looked up then quickly back down. "I have a question," Stone began. "When it comes to humans or Akies…who would you say taste better?" Stone asked as she fantasized over eating the little girl. Stone's face began to turn red. "I wonder…how you taste, girl." Stone said as she then leaped across the cave right in front of the girls face. "I can just hear your heart beating! Begging for me to eat it. All that blood and juice…it would be great to have you as a meal." Stone moaned as she began to droll. The girl put her legs up and backed even more into the stone wall. "However," Stone fixed herself up and sat straight. "I can hear him coming….right now."
Wonder flew through the entrance of the cave and quickly past the two. Wonder stopped himself and turned to face Stone. He grabbed her by her neck and pulled her in. "If you threaten her again…you'll be punished. Do you understand me, Stone?"
"Yes, sir." Stone said quietly as she gulped. He put Stone down. He flew over to the girl and held out an arm. "I want to show you something, Friend." The girl hesitated. It was either stay with Stone or go with Wonder. She grabbed his hand and the two flew out of the cave and high into the sky. Wonder and the girl were so high…it was as if they were in space. Beautiful stars and a unique world below them. "Beautiful is it not? I would…like to thank you for your little education, girl. You're amazing." Wonder said. "Th-thank you." She replied. "How are we breathing?" She asked. "I'm allowing it. A simple thought is easy." Wonder replied as he began letting go of the girl. "Don't drop me!!" She screamed frantically while trying to grab onto him. "No need to worry. You can float." Wonder purred. The girl was shocked. She lost her balance and Wonder helped holding her up. "You have to balance your body. Try not to think too much of it. Lean foward to go forward and backwards to go backwards. Go slow." The girl held out her arms and began to slowly move foward. "This is…peaceful." She whispered. "Yes, it is. This is where I come to clear my head." Wonder replied. The girl turned to see sadness in Wonder's eyes. "What…what's wrong?" She asked. "Nothing. I just…read your thoughts. I have no intention of harming you. I only want to learn from you. However, something is bothering. I have no reason why, girl." Wonder explained. "Are you depressed or something?" The girl asked. She gave Wonder a sympathetic look. "Depression? A mental disorder…that can be a loss of pleasure or interest? I don't think so." Wonder said as he began to slowly fly in front of her. "This entire world…it so lrage…even I haven't seen it all. Out of all ten of the universe planets…I do believe we are the 5th largest. You see…I really do love this world. However, I've learned that there is dirt in the clear water. I am….saddened by it. If you get my drift?" Wonder said while looking back at her. "I understand completely. I'm sorry, Wonder."
"It's okay. I shall deal with that soon. For now, let us enjoy this view!" Wonder said as he grabbed the girl and sped off. "Ahahaha!!!" The girl laughed. She quickly covered her mouth. "Did I…"
"Did you…"
The two broke out into an uncontrollable laughter and flew through and around the beautiful night sky.
Lapris looked up from his view. "I'm almost jealous, sire. That girl…really has changed you, yes? I wonder…if all beings can bring such happiness to all other beings? A human..a creature who is less than you makes you happy like that? Can I too find such a feeling? After all…I am Lapris…the green glob who can transform into another person. I'm someone else more than I am myself." Lapris said as he slowly crawled back underground.
Amber and Opal sat next to each other while looking up at the two soaring. "She's…a problem." Amber said. "What are you proposing? We kill her?" Opal asked. Ambers eyes lit up. "That's exactly what I'm saying. Sure needs to focus on the battle at hand…not learning from a child. In any case…he could've just asked me." Amber said. "If we did anything to the girl, he'd rip us in two!" Opal said. Stone matches out of the woods. "You're damn right. Almost killed me because I wanted a taste of her." Stone complained. (Here we go,) Amber thought. "How about not do that in front of his castle? That would've been smart, Stone." Amber added. "Yeah, whatever. Trust me…I'm gonna have a nice meal one day." Stone moaned lightly.
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