The Last Human.

Temple- Chapter 3

Excited to have made a new friend in the magical forest, Socks looked forward to the next time he could see Forest. And that opportunity presented itself two months later when Socks and his friends were once again exploring the forest.

As they walked deeper into the woods, they heard the sound of rustling leaves and branches. Suddenly, Forest appeared in front of them, a smile on his face.

"It's good to see you again," he said warmly, greeting Socks and his friends. "I've been waiting for you to return."

Socks smiled in return, happy to see Forest again. "What brings you here today?" he asked. Socks grinned. "We don't know yet. We just want to explore and see what we can find. Maybe we'll stumble upon something amazing."

As they continued to talk, they stumbled upon an ancient temple. The temple was made of stone and was covered in vines and moss. It looked as if it had been abandoned for centuries.Socks felt drawn to the temple, as if there was something inside calling out to him. He walked closer and closer, until he found himself standing at the entrance. Without thinking, he stepped inside.

The inside of the temple was dimly lit, but Socks could make out the shapes of ancient statues and carvings on the walls. As he walked deeper into the temple, he suddenly felt a powerful force surround him.

A bright light shone down from above, and suddenly, Socks found himself standing before the God of Life. The god was massive, towering over Socks, and radiated a warm, comforting energy. The God of Life spoke to Socks in a gentle, soothing voice. "Do not be afraid, Socks. You have been chosen as the last human to exist, and you have been brought here for a great purpose. I have chosen you to embark on a quest to find the artifact of power. This artifact has the power to restore balance to the world, and it is up to you to find it."

Socks was still in shock, but his curiosity got the better of him. "Why me?" he asked.

The God of Life smiled. "You possess a kindness and selflessness that is rare among humans. You have shown me that you are willing to risk your own safety to help others, and it is for this reason that I have chosen you."

Socks still had many questions, but the God of Life cut him off. "Before you embark on this quest, you must prove yourself worthy. Complete the trial that lies ahead of you, and you will be granted the knowledge and power needed to succeed."

With that, Socks found himself back inside the temple. To do a test to fulfill his destiny.

Socks looked around the temple, trying to figure out what kind of trial he was supposed to face. Suddenly, he heard a loud rumbling noise coming from deep within the temple. He cautiously made his way towards the source of the noise and found himself standing before a massive stone door.

The door was covered in intricate carvings, and Socks realized that he had to solve a puzzle to unlock it. He studied the carvings carefully, trying to decipher their meaning. After a few minutes, he noticed that certain symbols were repeated in a particular pattern. He traced the pattern with his finger and felt a sudden click as the door unlocked.

The door opened slowly, revealing a long, dark hallway. Socks hesitated, unsure of what lay ahead. But he knew that he had to face his fears if he wanted to prove himself worthy of his quest.

He took a deep breath and stepped into the hallway. As he walked, he noticed that the walls were covered in strange symbols and images. He couldn't make out what they meant, but he felt as if they were trying to tell him something.

Suddenly, Socks heard a loud screeching noise, and a giant boulder came hurtling towards him. He ducked out of the way just in time, narrowly avoiding being crushed. He realized that he had stumbled into some kind of trap and had to be careful.

Socks carefully made his way through the hallway, avoiding traps and solving puzzles as he went. Finally, he came to the end of the hallway and found himself standing before a large pedestal. On the pedestal sat a glowing orb, pulsing with energy.

The God of Life's voice spoke to Socks once again. "Take the orb, Socks. It will give you the knowledge and power needed to complete your quest."

Socks hesitated for a moment, but he knew that he had come too far to turn back now. He reached out and touched the orb, and suddenly, he felt a surge of energy flow through him.

He felt his mind expand, and he suddenly understood everything about the artifact of power and the quest that lay ahead of him. He knew what he had to do, and he was ready to face any challenge that came his way.

With a newfound sense of purpose, Socks left the temple and set off on his quest to find the artifact of power.

Socks emerged from the temple, feeling both exhilarated and exhausted from the trial he had just faced. He looked up at the sky and realized that he had been inside the temple for much longer than he had thought. He knew that his friends would be worried about him, and he needed to let them know that he was okay.

He turned to the God of Life and asked, "May I leave now? I need to find my friends and let them know that I'm alright."

The God of Life nodded. "You have proven yourself worthy, Socks. You may leave and continue on your quest. Remember, the fate of the world rests on your shoulders. Do not falter."

Socks bowed respectfully and then turned to leave. As he walked away from the temple, he felt a newfound sense of confidence and purpose. Socks found his friends sitting around a small campfire, roasting marshmallows and telling stories. They looked up as he approached, and Zee the goblin jumped up excitedly.

"Socks! You're back! We were so worried about you!" Zee exclaimed.

Forest the elf and Diavolo the Devil nodded in agreement, and Socks smiled gratefully.

"I'm alright," he said. "In fact, I have some incredible news. I've been chosen to go on a quest to find the artifact of power. It has the power to restore balance to the world, and I want you all to come with me."

Zee's eyes widened in excitement, and Forest and Diavolo looked intrigued.

"That sounds like an adventure!" Zee exclaimed.

"I'm in," Forest said.

Diavolo nodded. "I'll come too. But first, let's rest up and gather supplies for the journey."

They quickly packed up their camp and headed back to town to gather supplies. They stocked up on food, water, and camping gear, and then set off into the woods.

They walked for hours, following a winding path through the forest. As night fell, they set up camp and built a fire. They sat around the fire, talking and laughing, and Socks felt grateful to have such good friends by his side.

As they settled down to sleep, Socks couldn't help but feel excited for the journey ahead. He knew that it wouldn't be easy, but he was ready to face any challenge that came his way.