Realm One

Arrival

       After Caleb was tossed out of the magic dimension, he landed with a splash in the ocean beside a city. He controlled the water to get him over to the island beside him and dry off. He was astonished by how large the buildings were since most where he lived were small. Some passersby looked at him with curiosity. Not many tourists came around here so someone unique was obviously a sight to behold; especially a 6yr old kid who was alone. No one wanted to interfere with him though because they didn't want to be held responsible for him. 

       He continued walking until he crossed the bridge and saw more and more buildings, some brightly coloured, others dull. He looked down to his compass after his eyes had their fill, and started in the direction it was telling him. His eyes wandered the arches of the next bridge separating the two larger parts of the city apart and caught the eye of a casino beside him. He didn't know why but he felt like this would be important to him soon. There were also very few people around compared to the previous area and what looked to be ahead. There was also a strange building with a tunnel below to pass through. He wondered what was in the place above and was able to catch a glimpse through trap doors on the bottom. 

       His eyes then spotted what looked to be a sand castle, but it was actually painted yellow concrete over it. Inside there appeared to be a person so he stepped closer to get a better look. The one inside stirred to look at him and their eyes met. "Uh.. hey there!" Caleb greeted. "What are you doing in this sand castle?"
 
      "I-I'm playing see?" They feigned. "You go run along to your parents ok?"
 
      "Can I play with you?" He went to pick up a shovel close by as the person inside groaned. "See shovel!" Caleb scooped up some air and placed it in front of them. 

       "Kid... please just go before someone comes..."
 
      "Why?"
 
      "Because- grr! Because I don't want you to get hurt! People are after me and trapped me here so please run along before they catch you too!"

       Caleb looked around and saw no one in sight. He then used his mental powers to double check if he missed anyone before melting the bars with fire. "There! You're free now!" Caleb smiled at them who looked in awe. "Bye bye!" He then ran off following his compass again before someone happened.

      "Thank you!" was all that was heard from them before they were out of earshot. Caleb was just left to his thoughts after that. 'Why were they captured? What use could they be to someone? Why would there be someone so plainly in need of help, and have no one stop to help? So much that she didn't want mine?' He just shook his head and kept walking until he arrived at a church as it was getting dark. He tentatively entered looking around and not seeing anyone. A creaking was then heard as someone got out from behind the altar. He quickly assumed them to be a priest who lives there.

       "Who may you be, young one?" the priest asked. "It is quite dark outside. Where might your parents be?" Caleb just kicked his feet and fiddled with the compass between his hands. "That's a nice object you have there, might I take a look?" Caleb nodded shyly, holding it out but keeping a good grip so the priest didn't take it. "Mmm... very intricate design, but north is that way. Family heirloom?" Caleb shook his head. "Then why keep it?"
 
      "Secret," Caleb mumbled to the priest's surprise.

       "So you can talk, eh? Well enough about that, why did you come to visit me tonight young man?"

       "I need a place to stay for the night, do you know anywhere I can go?"

       "Right to the point I see. You may stay here if you wish. If God has brought you here, what do I have to say to refuse?"
 
      "Thank you tiz."
 
      "You can drop the niceties with me, just relax ok?" Caleb was confused about the word he said but nodded anyway. He followed them into the lower part of the church with a few beds. "We usually have people board for a bit for whatever reason so stay as long as you like. We'd love to have you." Caleb smiled at the priest picking a bunk to sleep on. "Alright, I'll have breakfast for you in the morning. Don't worry about getting up early, sleep as much as you like." Caleb smiled again politely and nodded off to sleep.