Legend of Keys: Huntik's Adventure In Paradise

Chapter 2: The Mission

It was Jan 28th, a sunny Saturday. The brightest warm day of the week. Flowers were bright in color. While petals are dancing in clouds of pollen.

Apollon walks alone to the village of orphans. Ueman didn't want to tag along, because it brought memories. Though he had spies follow Apollon to keep him safe. After what he saw written on the windows. When they got back home. On Apollon windows there was something written in blood. "The truth is hidden from you."When Uemam came up to see it as well. He has been in high alert.

Ueman agreed to let Apollon go if his guards accompanied him. Apollon refuses the offer and continues on his way, despite his stubborn nature. Ueman made the decision to have spies follow him.

Ueman described the village as having brightly colored and spacious houses. Each has plenty of yard space. These are used for domestic animals as well as farming. That's what he remembered from his childhood.

When Apollon arrived at the village. He had to give his form to say his reason to why he was here.

When the gates are opened. It wasn't all that dissimilar to how his grandfather described it. Despite the fact that the houses were as tall as they were wide. It appears to have grown in size. More local businesses have sprouted up on every street corner. There were more people out and about. His grandfather's description of a school and a temple was much more expansive. Having detailed statues of the Goddess Life and the God Death built in great heights.

When Apollon came at Lycaon's and the twins' residence. Lovely two-story home in a sky blue color scheme.

There were a lot of kids roaming around. Lycaon was conversing with his mother, Fauna was demonstrating her swordsmanship, and Flora was gathering herbs and flowers with the other children.

They all came to say high to Apollon. Some of them ask him if he is a new sibling. Their mother, Raicho Shango, replied in such a sweet soft voice, " Je is just a friend of Lycaon, Fauna, and Flora. It's best if you give then space to hang out."

The kids scatter to give them space. Lycaon ask if he wanted to see their rooms. Apollon agreed and followed them up their stairs. . Inside their house was neat and everything was in plenty or was large.

The girls' and boys' rooms were on opposite sides of the hall. They started by going to Lycaon's room. A regular room, like any other. But with a photo trail on the wall. Apollon was astounded because cameras had only been invented three years before. It was a rarity for a commoner to own one. Lycaon stated that his mother gave it to him for his birthday because he had a habit of hoarding items that were meaningful to him. Photos helped to preserve memories.

Finally, Lycaon had his family grimoire sitting on his nightstand. Apollon inquires if every child here had one. Lycaon responded that the younger ones, except a few, have a standard one. Except for a few, the older ones have family grimoires.

Apollon enters Flora's room. Herbs and flowers were arranged around the windows and shelves of medical Grimoires. She has a picture of her family hung above her desk. Her desk was cluttered with papers and potions. Apollon inquired whether it was safe for her to do so. She replied that it was, and that she was severely limited in what she could do. She gave Apollon a healing potion that worked like a cream to help him heal cuts faster. Apollon expresses gratitude to her.

They walk into Fauna's room. The first thing she noticed was the large world map that took up most of her walls. Forestia is one of the places that has been circled. Where Fauna and Flora originally came from. She expresses a desire to return there one day.

She had grimoires of waring heroes.

She has a collection of warring heroes grimoires. Atalanta Artemis and Mulan Guan Yu were her favorites.

Apollon notices the time and urges them to hurry, so they don't miss the train. They hurriedly prepared themselves and left.

When they arrived at the train station; The train had already left.

Flora expresses her disappointment. "We'll be late, but I'm sure we'll be able to find a carriage."

The offer is turned down by Apollon. "No, it is not true. We'll just ride on top of the train if we can't ride inside." Apollon dashes towards the train and leaps to the roof in a hyper jump. He smiles as he regains his footing. He returns the stare and yells. " What are you waiting for ? hurry up!!"

Fauna dashes towards the train. Fauna follows her, and they both hyper jump on top of the train to catch it. Lycaon was close behind, and he could also hyper jump. Before he falls on his butt, Apollon catches him. Apollon remarked that his hands were rough.

A deep raspy voice was heard behind them. " rough hands are a sign of a warlocks hard work."

They turn to see masked warlock in a dark black cloak. His hair was a blood color red and eyes a piercing stare. Everyone was paralyzed staring at him.
He stood an average 6ft tall. He lay his hand out towards them. " Apollon come with me, if you want to know the truth."