[OUTDATED] Petal Wonderland - The story of change

Chapter 16. The Tower

[04/06/2017 12:22 AM]

-Wooo!!!
They all cheered, that was one intense of an experience, especially for Maraphima.
Zalán scooted closer to Maraphima, of course very slowly since he is still afraid of heights.
-Are you ok? Did he hurt you?
Maraphima, despite still switching in and out of reality, managed to smile brightly.
-That was...so cool. It felt soo good to take out a little grudge on him...
-Hell yeah! That jackass deserved it!
Valerie said wheezing.

They all calmed down a bit and looked at each other.
-Zalán, do you have the key?
Gizmo asked.
-Yes, still with me.
-Ok. Then we can go to the tower!
Gizmo confidently said, but then stopped and sighed.
-Oh right...The gem. Does any of you know anyone with gems? And hold up a second,, what kind of gem??
-Ok ok! Slow down. I'll look.
Zalán opened his book.
-What kind of gem do we need?
The book glowed and wrote;
"The citrine gem, a beautiful and mesmerizing gem, it is believed it brings good luck and riches to some, and to those envious, misfortune."
Zalán nodded to himself and closed the book to put it away. As he did so he turned back to Gizmo.
-The citrine gem, a yellow gem.
-Where the hell are we gonna find one??
-I think the castle is guarded by soldiers, maybe we could...steal one from them,, if they even have one?
Maraphima said suggested. The word "soldiers" made her shiver. She remembered how many times she encountered those, merciless beings.
Everyone thought and shrugged.
-I guess we'll find out. Hopefully, there is a guard with a citrine gem.

[04/07/2017 12:31 AM] 

They all arrived in front of The Mosedian Castle, Maraphima instantly frowned, seeing what terrible condition the castle was in, time really left its mark. The whole castle looked like it was on the verge of collapsing. While everyone was looking around to check if there were any guards, Mist patted Maraphima on the back and looked her in the eyes.
-I'm sorry for what my father caused you. It is truly gruesome...
-It's...alright really. That's why I'm here, to get all that's been taken from me back.
Maraphima stopped and looked at Zalán. She smiled a little bit.
-Afterall...He's the reason I could get here...I'm so grateful. 
-Heh. You should be. Rare to see humans being so full of life and...working for something they want to achieve.
-Guys! Come!
Zalán pulled both of their hands, they didn't even realize they were way behind the crowd already.

They walked around the castle's outer walls, trying to look for an easy and quick entrance. They all started talking about what has been on their mind lately, especially Valentino. Everyone was talking loud and clear, except Mist.
-Why are you so quiet "sad" boy?
Valentino said jokingly and cackled. Mist just gave a death glare.
-Awhh...did I hurt your feelings again? Sowwy...
-Please.....can you....stop?
Mist barely muttered it out, being on the verge of crying.
-Yeah sure...Pfh.
Gizmo turned around and looked at both of them with an irritated face.
-Look, I know it's fun to pick on Mist, but I don't think it's the time for it right now Valentino.
-You don't tell me what to do four-eyes.
Gizmo narrowed his eyes and growled, he turned around and didn't bother responding.

Not even 2 minutes passed and Valentino was already back at picking on Mist, he kept messing with his hair and pushing him around a bit. Mist was not enjoying any bit of this, and he wasn't far from snapping. Suddenly Valentino grabbed the flower crown off of Mist's head and raised it high up in the air where he couldn't reach it.
-VALENTINO STOP!!
Everyone turned around and stared.
-CAN YOU GUYS SHUT UP? WE DON'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT!
Echidna stomped onto the ground and angrily mumbled.
-Oh come on...! I'm just joking around with him!
In the meantime, Mist was trying to reach for the flower crown but to no avail.
-Alright fine, you can joke around with him in silence but no more loud noises!
Zalán turned back to the book to see the map and continued walking.
-Valentino...Please...!
-You have gotta get over this man. You can't always keep this stupid flower crown with you.
-...What about Cupid?
At this, Valentino fell silent.
-Hm? What about him? It's been four years and you're still not over him.
-Okay stop.
Valentino mumbled embarrassed.
-No. You can't fucking shut your mouth when people tell you to. You use your mouth all day, that's what you do...