That Blue Fire

Chapter 8: The Mythic Dawn

"The darkest part of the Lenrora Forest Approaches" says Throg "Watch out, Millions of Genrigana are waiting in the darkness." "Ger what?" I ask but I hear a rustle in the leaves and something growls. But I see something else, a glimpse of gold. "Stay still" whispers Throg, I pull out Chad's Knife- Ready to attack. I hear another rustle- The trees whisper in the wind which is strong, With the wind whipping my clothes I hear more rustles. Multiple ones- Then I feel like I heard a Shout "ATTACK!" "HELP!" I scream, Throg looks at me- "The illusions of Lenrora Forest lure out your deepest fears- Be calm and I'm sure you'll find peace." Sweat drips on my face as I stare into the looming darkness of the forest. The Eerie quietness of this place makes me shiver, When will I get out of this place? I see that glimpse of gold again, and then a glimpse of Crimson- But then I hear a twig break and what sounded like somebody conversing in an unknown language I make my move, My knife is fully out. I narrow my eyes and see outlines of things.

The Forest is freezing cold, I hear a creek in the distance and a  Splash Sploosh Slosh from the river I hoped that whatever was walking through it was going away from us. Or that it wouldn't harm us. But as I squinted, I saw movement- Two fingers beckoning somebody forward. I wanted to throw my knife, but I knew I would miss. "Chad! Roman! Throg!" I shouted "Somebody's watching us!" Throg, Chad and Roman looked at me "Who's there!" Says Chad "I have a Knife" "You don't..." says a Misty Voice, "Your weak friend does..." "The Mythic Dawn!" Shouts Roman. Before I know it 10 people in golden masks and crimson robes with small ruby daggers emerged, a dark ball of crackling lightning formed above us. Illuminating the scene, Before I knew anything the group had already taken steps closer to us- Before...