Legend of Keys: Huntik's Adventure In Paradise

Part IV: Uncovering the Truth

A masked man stood on top of a tree as the light faded. He was holding both Taurus and Scorpio, whose mask had been blown off. He was dressed elegantly in a white toga and silk black pants.

The number 4 appeared on Taurus' cheek, while the number 10 appeared on Scorpio's.

The man in the mask cackled. "You are far more powerful than I anticipated. Yu're not strong enough, Apollon."

Apollon is triggered by his voice, and he slashes down with his light sword, destroying half of the ever-growing forest. The Zodiac vanishes before the attack can even reaches them.

A melody rang out throughout the area. Apollon gradually drifted off and fell asleep. He's falling fast, but Helios catches him before he hits the ground. The forest has stopped growing. Flora is caught by Khione before she falls.

Hours pass and soldiers came to search for survivors. Usman came to see the city and cast a spell to help the repair. " Time magic: restoration."

The forest receded and the building and roads restored themselves with every brick. A few more hours or so, it looked like nothing ever happened. Team Tortoise was rendered dormant for the time being.

A few days passed and he felt defeated. He didn't say anything to anyone, not even Ueman. Ueman was on his way out the door to go grocery shopping. He went to ask if Apollon requires anything. Apollon sat on his bed, looking into his grandfather's eyes. "I'd like to learn more about my parents. What happened?"

Ueman cracks a grin. "You appear to be a talker. My boy, the answer will come with time."

Apollon yells, "No", He stands up. " I know you know something. Stop hiding things from me. My memories go only as back as a burning house and screams. Then it blurs into riding a train with you."

He frantically rushes into questions." Who were they? Who are the Zodiacs? What happened ?"

Tears ran down his face. " Did I cause that fire? Was I as out of control as I was that day? Am I a frantic monster?"

Ueman had had enough of him and sat him down. "I can only tell you what I know. As you are already aware. Your father and mother were warriors/soldiers. Your father was one of my sons who was just as talented as you. Your father, like me, was a legendary seeker with many enemies. Despite the fact that we left the world a better place. We left enemies behind. The Zodiacs are a secret terrorist organization that wreaks havoc on the great eight realm. They are preparing to target our family and everyone we care about. Your parents died at the hands of the Zodiacs. I should have foreseen it."

Ueman started a Flashback. He visits the burning ashes of the house as Apollon is comforted by Light kingdom's patrols. Ueman stayed with Apollon in the light kingdom for a while in an apartment. The place was made of golden bars and white limestones. Built with wide-open spaces and abstract buildings, so light can come in. Soldiers gave what was left in the fire. They handed over some grimoires with burn marks. They tried hard to get rid of the ash without damaging the grimoire itself. They handed over Helios' sword and your mother's, Ciana's shield. "I gave them to you for comfort."

They were only there for a few nights. Apollon suffered from uncontrollable nightmares and PTSD. Something Ueman observed in war-torn mages and ophans. Ueman didn't visit many of the kingdom's attractions. Ueman didn't see many sights, despite the fact that this would be his only visit to the Light kingdom. It didn't matter because his grandson was in a state of disarray, wrapped in a blanket. He didn't consume much food. Before they boarded the train He used a spell to erase his memories. Apollon looks out the window like a baby, taking in the sights and sounds of the world.

Ueman had finished his story. Apollon was unable to look at his grandfather. "You kept everything from me. You kidnapped my memories?"

Ueman corrected him, saying that he had only suppressed it and was concerned about giving it back. Apollon had disappointed eyes but a confused and enraged voice. "Ueman, why do you have a say in my memories? Return them!!"

Ueman sees a flashback of his son Helios, who has the same expression of frustration and disappointment as him. "Nobody can stop me from fighting. I will become a legendary seeker."

Ueman decides to gradually give back his memories, as the emotions would be too much for him. Apollon's eyes well up with tears as he recalls being engulfed in flames. His mind is haunted by the sound of screams. He yells, "Stop!" but Ueman responds. "I can't... These are your memories."

He finally gets to see his parents. A man and woman of average 6ft height were happily preparing sunny side eggs for breakfast. This is one of Apollon's least favorite meals. Helios was the name of the man. His golden eyes shone as brightly as his smile. His hair was neatly curled. Helianthus, the woman, jokes that he was a messy man. Leaving unwashed items lying around.

Her laughs were heartwarming to hear. When Apollon saw his parents teasing each other, he smiled. More flashbacks occurred as he looked at them. Memories of them playing, sparring, gardening, and a variety of other activities. As tears stream down his cheeks, everything rushes back in. Things suddenly burst into flames. He rushes to his room to retrieve his sword, but his body is in pain. Fire engulfs him, and a man stands over him, a 13 tattooed on his face. The yells of his parents in the next room echoed in his head. The man wore a mask over his upper face. Making the man an enigma. Apollon collapses, and Ueman catches him and places him in bed to recover.