A Different Island

Chapter 5: The Guardian

Something that I want to make clear about Larry is that, no, he cannot breathe fire like an actual dragon.

Also about Shelly, I know you guys are confused if there's anything I forgot to let you know about or what knowledge she didn't tell me.

There is in fact something else that is very special and is a high honor to have, but like she said to me, "it's best to leave the surprise for the end."

And before I reveal what that surprise is through my own experience, I must let you all know that I am going to reveal something secret to all of you that you guys cannot tell to anybody else.

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I was puking once again and I felt like this was never going to end. This was my third time puke since Shelly and I had gone on this journey with Larry.

"Gosh, how much do humans regurgitate regularly?" Asked Shelly. "Well, it happens a lot on roller coasters and when we get sick as well." I answered.

"Now when's our next stop?" I asked. "It's actually over there!" Said Shelly as she pointed towards a large white light noticeable in the distance. Larry then began swooping down as if he was looking for a place to land. We ended up finding one close to where the bright light was shining.

After touching the ground, Shelly ran over towards the light shining in the distance. "Hey, wait for me!" I shouted. But she was already out of sight. "Man, she's gotta wait up sometimes." I said.

I just decided to run towards the light as my guide since that was what Shelly seemed to be so excited over. When I finally managed to make it out from the trees and bushes, I saw the light all combined into a ball atop a large rock with other stones leading up to it with crystal clear water surrounding the entire thing.

I also saw Shelly standing dangerously close to the ball of light. I tried running over to her to stop her but she just stayed and stood right next to the ball of light. I swore that I could also see her smiling.

She even started reaching her hand out to touch the light, and when she did, her entire body began to glow just like the ball of light. Her fur, her tail, her eyes, just everything that she had on her was glowing. She ended up staying like that for at least an entire minute until she lifted her hand off of the ball of light.

"What was that all about?" I asked. Shelly then turned around, looking nervous. "Evan! Listen, I can explain everything to you!" She said.

"Why were you glowing like that? What is so important about the light? Does it have anything to do with 'The Island's Heart'?"

"Ok, slow down, I'll tell you everything, just calm down for a bit. I can tell you the whole story." Said Shelly.

"Ok, but cut to the chase, what's going on with you and your obsession over the light?" I asked.

"Alright, Alright, I know you're gonna find this hard to believe, but I'm the Guardian of the Island's Heart. And my Mother is the spirit that is what keeps the magic of the heart alive." She explained. I had to stop her as I just couldn't go in any longer not knowing what Shelly meant as I now had even more questions that needed answers.

"Ok, back up, what do you mean Guardian, and what sort of magic are you even talking about and why did you not tell me any of this earlier?" I shouted as I began walking away with my back turned to her.

"Listen, it's best to leave the surprise for the end. But I promise I'll explain everything to you eventually." She said as she began chasing after me.