Chapter 1——
The scorching heat from the sun rays blazed down on Renesme. Beads of sweat trickled down her bare forehead. Her long brown hair made her steam even more. The tan knee-short pants hardly provided protection from the mosquito stings; and her light blue shirt with one long sleeve and the other short wasn't helping either.
Tur Tur, her flying turtle companion followed her with a map. The sun made his light-blue crystal shell reflect shine throughout the jungle as they continued.
"I'm done with this stupid rainforest jungle or whatever it is!" Renesme yelled in annoyance.
"Quit your wailing, according to the map, were almost out of here." Tur Tur answered while studying the map.
"But I'm almost out of energy! How am I supposed to keep this magical hydration bubble up? We should've never gone on an adventure like this without more magic potions."
"Shut up, you can be so annoying sometimes."
Renesme grumbled angrily to herself.
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They continued to trek through the jungle from morning, until night; when they finally saw the exit of hope.
"Are we there yet?" Moaned Renesme.
"No."
"Are we there yet?"
"No."
"Are we there yet?"
"Yes!" Tur Tur blurted out with a sharp and hopeful tone.
They finally arrived to the small village of Ithara. It was a peaceful and mythical place at the end of the jungle. Colossal, clear blue water falls roared around the village with power. The crickets chirped at one another in harmony, and the tree leaves swayed coolly in the fresh, jungle breeze.
"Wow..." Renesme awed at the enchanting scene.
"Yes, this is it. We finally arrived after a 2-day journey..." Tur Tur uttered.
The two Dianite clan companions stood there and enjoyed the magical breathtaking view.
"Well, we should get some rest here and begin our job." Tur Tur continued.
"Thank the gods. I'm about to pass out from being so exhausted." Renesme sighed with relief.
The two trekked down the dirt path and into the village. The villagers looked were anxious and alarmed. They scurried away into their homes. A tall dark skinned man approached the two with a serious look in his eye.
"Friend or foe?" He demanded.
Tur Tur immediately became fearful. Unlike Renesme, who came up to the man with no uneasiness at all.
"We come from the Dianite clan. I'm the daughter of Dalton, the leader of my people. We're friends."
The man's expression of panic and seriousness instantly changed to relief. A smile came to face.
"Ah, I see. I am the leader of my people, my village. You can call me Rico." Rico spoke.
"May I ask why you had such a panicked expression sir?" Renesme inquired.
Rico sighed.
"For the past few days, unmerciful thieves have stolen our goods,"
Rico sat down on a nearby barrel and continued.
"Never has our village faced such cruel people. Some say they witnessed they're not living people at all, that they're poltergeists with actual bodies. Others believe it's just nonsense."
"Poltergeists..?" Murmured Tur Tur with a questioning look.
"They're ghosts believed to be responsible for throwing things, make noises, and other physical disturbances. But one with an actual body..?" Renesme responded.
"It doesn't matter to me what's causing the problem. I just want my village to live in peace. That's why I requested you to come here."
"Don't worry; we swear we'll solve this on my behalf." assured Renesme with determination.
"Thank you. The both of you could eat and rest to begin your assignment the following morning." Implied the village leader.
"Right this way." gestured Rico towards a 3 story house.
"This is where you'll sleep. We'll provide food for you here as well."
The three of them walked into the room. It was made out of clean pink jungle wood. The floors were a polished, creamy white marble. There were 2 large lounge chairs made out of leather on either side of the bottom floor; and a tamed blazing fire sat in the middle.
A set of gleaming marble stairs sat in the corner of the room leading up to the second floor.
'For such a small village that's isolated from other civilizations, they do know how to make beautiful structures' Pondered Tur Tur.
This is only part 1 of chapter 1. Part two coming soon.
