The Sorcerer's Key

Star Search

"When stars are born, they possess a gift or two...

One of them is this, they have the power

To make a wish come true..."

Kyomi tossed and turned in her bed as the voice continued to speak to her. Calling her into the dream realm. The Sorcerer's Key began to glow brightly. 

"Journey to the stars where dreams are born..." 

Suddenly, Kyomi's eyes flung open as she found herself in the middle of a field of shimmering galaxies. Where am I? She turned to see a tall older slender man in a long dark robe coming towards her. The galaxies slowly began to fade away as the figure walked pass her, revealing a castle room filled with bookcases stacked with dusty old bound books and vast ancient artifacts from different realms. He reached the balcony which opened up to a night sky. One lone star shone brightly in the north. Kyomi moved from behind one of the bookcases and watched the figure place a tall pointed blue hat with a distinct crescent moon and three stars insignia upon his head. She gasped. Yen Sid!

The Sorcerer looked up at the night sky while his hand slid slowly over an old leather book. He set it down on the stone railing and opened it. The grey pages rustled in his slender hands revealing strange markings. He outstretched his hands and began to chant. The light of the North Star intensified, casting its light upon the Sorcerer. The unknown text lifted itself from the pages and glowed a golden-yellow, soon enveloping the Sorcerer. Kyomi watched in amazement as Yen Sid controlled the Light Magic into a singular ball then it suddenly shot into the air and burst into a million points of light. It coursed throughout the land bringing all types of animals and creatures to life. It's the creation of the Magic Kingdom! Kyomi thought. Incredible!

Just as Kyomi was about to explore this vast new land, she heard a low rumbling behind her. She turned to see a sinister shadow hovering over a dark mountain range. One particular peak caught her eye. Its massive wings expanded over the mountain as its piercing gold glowing eyes narrowed to the foot of the mountain. Raising its long large claw-like hands, the black god's shadow raced down he mountain into the forest summoning the spirits of darkness. Chernabog! The dark creature grinned as his laughter boomed throughout the range. He pointed his hand towards the horizon. Kyomi watched as the notable villains dashed into the realms spreading chaos and malice in their master's wake. The land grew dark and desolate. In the distance was the once shinning castle now destroyed. At the foot of the castle stood Yen Sid seemingly unfazed by the looming Chernabog.

"I will have control over all the realms." The dark god said. "Everyone will be my slave and all will be my domain." He narrowed his sharp golden eyes at Kyomi. She gasped as Chernabog reached out his hands towards her. "I will destroy you!"

Kyomi clutched the silver key. She turned to see Yen Sid glowing as he summoned his magic and the staff to his hand.

"You must seal him away." Yen Sid said. "Seal him away before all is lost!"

The silver key's glow intensified as brightly engulfing Kyomi. She screamed and quickly sat up in the bed, breathing heavily. I was almost devoured by the darkness... Shaking, Kyomi reached over to her nightstand and grabbed her glass of water. After gulping down several large swallows, Kyomi sat at the edge of her bed whipping the beads of sweat from her brow with the back of her hand. She touched the silver key as the power subsided. Looking up, she gazed out of the window. The night sky was calling her. Quietly, Kyomi opened the balcony doors and sat in the chair looking up at the clear night sky. Her eyes landed on the star slightly over to the right.