He was halfway to the island at the centre of the lake. Deeply repressed trauma bubbled it's way to the surface of his consciousness. Triggering a sudden panic attack, he felt as if the whole world was swaying under his feet. Why was he so naive to blindly trust the old man's words? Why did he leave the safety of the solid ground?
He could swear he smelt gasoline, but that should be impossible here. He was 100 metres away from the outcropping of rock. There was no visible vegetation or structures of any kind.He decided to call out.
"Hello!!!I am here to have audience with the Frost Guardian of the Midnight Sun. I have the emblem!!!"
The ice beneath him began to shake violently, deafening loud cracks all around him. He decided to make a run to the island, but he stopped when he saw the entire island rising. A gigantic tortoise head emerged, from the icy water. It was if it was just awakened from a long slumber. Its gaping maw yawned for an incredibly long time, a foul fishy stench reached Guo's nose.
In a deep, slow, ancient voice it spoke, "I see you human, no need to shout. So you are the chosen one for Pockapea's gift." It took a deep draw of air, then made a sour face, "I smell violence in you, and a disturbing man made stench. I am tired and long to rest, I long to relieve myself of this burden. But first I will give you a glimpse of what is to be, if you accept the gift"
It closed its eyes as if it was going to fall back asleep, Guo felt a searing pain in his head, he cried out in anguish. He was aware that he was naked, the ice below became reflective. As he watched his skin was in flux, his body began to swell.
His flesh greying and becoming hard, his features grotesque. He was stunned by the gargoyle visage staring back at him. He Laughed maniacally, it was the sound of an avalanche, "yes!! I want this!!"
His revelry was interrupted by the rapport of a gun, and the whole world was aflame
YOU ARE READING
A Fah'Rey Tale (Book 1 Of The Nine Realms)
FantasyAll Yuan wants to do is finish her homework, but a surprise visit from a winged creature throws her world into chaos. Join them on their exotic adventure through the foreign lands of Kaasaam