POWER: A Tale of Greatness

CHAPTER 5

Four days have passed, and the train entered the territories of Adorea, a neighboring country of Yamahara in the far north. This is a temperate country filled with life and magnificent geographic structures. Plateaus, ravines, cliffs, and plains, bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and falls carved the country. As the train travelled Northeast, the view of the Great Adorean lake, the world's largest freshwater lake, gave some enjoyment and entertainment to the tired passengers of the train. The lake was surrounded by lush and green vegetation, endemic wildlife and the scenic view of Adorea's twin volcanoes, Mt. Kyres and Mt. Maeg.

Its capital is located above Ablabar province, its highest province – The City of Io, known for its large, multi-sublevel market, accommodating traders and vendors from different parts of Titania. This country is not just famous for its diverse culture, but also for its wildlife within its most famous landmark – Rusting Anvil National Park – containing the twin volcanoes as well as the great lake with its protection.

Meanwhile, on the train...

"Come on, hands. What's wrong with you?" Bulls whispered as he scratched his hands to relieve the itch. "Am I having allergies? I don't have any allergies! What is this?"

Out of frustration, he quickly scratched his hand, causing a sudden spark, luckily no one noticed. The passengers were all busy admiring the view on their windows and Thor was fast asleep in his seat.

Bulls was shocked, shoving his hand inside his vest, "Whoa, what was that?" He whispered before he slowly pulled them out again.

"Electricity? Why? How?"

He carefully rubbed his hands together and it gave out another spark, "Dang! That's sick!" He was so amazed by how the way the tiny bolts of electricity snapped out of his hands.

He immediately closed the curtains that divide them from the other passengers, "I don't know why, but this feels terrifying and so cool at the same time." He whispered as he played with the charge. "Maybe, somehow, I'll get used to this."

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After two more hours, Bulls was in the middle of experimenting with his new power when Thor woke up.

"Where are we?" Thor asked, yawning.

"We're still far away, but look over there." Bulls pointed out at the window as the view of the lake came out of their sight. "Adorean Lake's Añezon Bay."

Thor yawns, "Do you have something to eat? I am hungry."

"I have something here." Bulls unzipped his bag and was about to grab something from it but a sharp pain erupted from the tips of his fingers and a warm sensation was crawling up to his upper arms.

He tightly grabbed his right forearm, squeezing it. His jaws clenched caused by the discomfort and sweat formed above his skin.

"Arghhhh!"

"Are you in pain, human?"

Bulls was about to respond but he suddenly felt another unfamiliar feeling, his heart skipped a beat. Goosebumps formed above his skin as it tensed up spontaneously. Paleness can be seen on him.

He stood up.

"Damn it, what am I feeling? My head's turning... everything spinning around me... no, I'm nauseating!"

"Is everything all right?"

Bulls strolled out of their cabin space, still looking pale and disoriented. Staring blankly at the doorway at the end of the train car.

Thor followed silently.

"He radiates a burning scent." The God of Thunder thought. He was about to take a step when the train suddenly shook violently, but they ignored it.