Ancient Legends Returns - Legends of Chima

Chapter 3: Where Are We?

Near the Forever Rock....

Arie groaned as her eyes fluttered open. Wincing at the sudden bright light, she blinked as her sight started to settle in. Am I dead? A sudden pain flashed up from her foot, causing her to whimper in pain. Nope, not dead. Scouting the area, she found herself near a lake with a small connected island. On it was a huge rock with a tree growing out of the water. Crawling on her hands and knees, she managed to scoot to that island, near the shady rock.

Slowly but gently, she turned her body and lifted her upper body until her back pressed against the rough but firm rock. Looking up, she stared at the pinkish-white flowers as the winds rocked their branches. She also heard the sound of waterfalls. Where is this place? Her eyes started to droop. I can't fall asleep. What if that man is looking for me? And my mom... I have to see if she is ... alright. Her drowsiness got the better of her, sending her into a blissful slumber.

As she slept, a figure glowing in a rainbow aura walked up to her. As it steps into the protective shade of the tree, it revealed a girl that looked like her; only a few years older and wearing a soft blue cotton dress with grey leggings.

Kneeling beside her, she whispered in Arie's ear, " Find the three Chi orbs. The Land Chi, the Fire Chi, and the Pure Chi; combined together, and Chima will be free from the wrath of Eargerus. The descendants of my dearest friends will help you on your journey. Remember, my *nen"

Pulling away from her ear, she stared at the Arie with a sad smile. Feeling into her dress, she pulled out a thick, woven cotton cord; dangling a pendant that similar to a Celtic trinity knot. Head held down, eyes closed and holding the pendant close to her heart, she whispered "*Pot les bèsties de llegenda li mostri el camí" Then opening her eyes, and lifting her head, she took Arie's hand; placing the pendant in her hand and closing it, she held it up to her lips and murmured chants of protection and guidance. Then gently, she placed her hand on the ground beside her. Standing up, she looked in the direction of the Lion Temple and Mount Cavora. Lanvall, my promise to you and the tribes is as I said. I wish... tears started to roll down her cheeks, I wish you and I see could see this together, my... the rest of her words became whispers as she faded away. The flower petals fluttered off their branches, going where the winds will take them. All except for a small bud; falling from its perch, it floated down as if it was dancing in the breeze. Touching the surface of the lake, creating ripples as it gently landed on the water.

With the gang...

The black raven groaned as a bright light caused him to stir. He blinked his eyes and found himself in a huge, green, and luscious field. Where am I? The last thing I remember was that we were discussing the Legend of Leona. And then there was an earthquake and some odd-looking balls of light came and they went inside our- Remembering that he shuddered. I know what chi feels like we insert it into our harnesses. But to have those balls of light inside us, literally- it just so strange.

Nevertheless, he was determined to find out where he was. That and find the rest of his friends.

Getting up from the soft ground, he started scanning around. He saw the grass moving... or was it the wind?

Crouching into a defense position, he slowly walked over to a strange lump... only to find a certain rhino and eagle in a very suggesting position. As much as he likes to tease, he knew there are times to be a gentleraven, a thief, or a prankster. And right now was a time to be a gentleraven.

"Ahem," he coughed, looking at the sky, finding it an interesting mix of blue, green, and yellow. The said animals looked up at the raven. Eris's face turning a bright red while Rogon's had a confused look.

Quickly, Eris pushed Rogon off and stood up, her cheeks still a bright red.

"Have you seen either Laval or Cragger?" She asked, trying to get the attention off her and Rogon.

"Sorry, my friends. I have no clue where they are." Razar replied.

"Then do you know where we are?" "I have a slight suspicion. In the old legends, it is said that a realm was created to see the memories of the past. But no one knows how it was created, nor how it came to be."

A sudden rustle came from the grass, causing the animals to stand alert. Quickly, they stood in defense positions, bearing arms. They stood for a minute or so, the rustling growing louder till stepped out... Laval and Cragger!

" By the Great Eagle's beak, you two scared us half to death!" Eris shouted at the lion and croc, who stood there embarrassed. "Sorry, Eris. We were walking, trying to find you guys when we came across something that looks like a whirlpool in the air between the trees. However, when we got close to it, we heard a voice telling us where you were. We followed the directions when Cragger thought he heard something. And then, out of nowhere, a-"

"A what? And it better not be another hedgehog. Honestly, how in the world did you get a fear of hedgehogs, Cragger, is way beyond my knowledge."

"No, it was a giant purple snake with green daisies patterned on its back," Cragger said sarcastically, "Of course it was a hedgehog! And I'm not afraid of them. I just hate the fact that they can blend in their surroundings and appear out of nowhere like Laval on his sneak attacks." "Hey!"

Razar shook his head at the two bickering royal animals, his head feeling like it had been hit by a huge bag of gold. "Pardon me, friends. But where was this so-called sideways floating whirlpool?" The lion and croc stopped, looking at him. "You have to follow us, because - uh- we don't know how to put it in directions" Cragger replied. Laval elbowed Cragger in the arm so hard that it was starting to swell. "Ow," Cragger whimpered, cradling his injured armed.

"What Cragger means that the strange air whirlpool disappeared before we even had a chance to figure out where we were," Laval said, glaring at the said croc.

Razar sighed, mentally rolling his eyes. 'We do not have time for this.' "Well, what do shall we do now, my friends?"

Before anyone could say a word, a bright flash appeared in front of them. Once it cleared, they saw a floating whirlpool glowing crystal and blue swirling in a circle. Without any warning, they were sucked in; one by one. The fields were left empty. Until a glowing orb appeared and changed into a lion similar to Laval stood in front of the portal.

"Pretty soon, you will find out what really happened in the story of Leona. Laval, my descendant, please don't make the same mistakes I did." And with that, the lion turned back into an orb, glowing a fiery yellow color. Beside it were five more orbs, each glowing in different fiery color: sky blue, obsidian, jade, violet, and crimson. With a sudden whoosh, they flew into the portal, determined to retell the legend of what actually happened.