Guardian Of Ancient Wood

Chapter 24

As the day unfolded within the huge library, the air became saturated with the scent of ancient knowledge and the rustle of turning pages. The Guardians, absorbed in their research, navigated the sea of floating books, uncovering the secrets that lay hidden within the Air-themed section. The air was thick with concentration, the library itself seeming to pulse with the essence of countless stories. After hours of intense reading, Zephyr was the first to break the silence, announcing her need for food. Ash readily agreed that a break for food was in order. Furie, however, expressed her determination to continue the research, her eyes still hungry for the knowledge embedded in the pages of the books. "I don't want to stop, yet. I feel so close." She was determined to find the Duel prophecy, and did not want to lose any time.

Leaf, concerned for Furie's well-being, questioned her decision. With a reassuring smile, Furie reached for another book that floated nearby, insisting that she would be fine alone in the library. Leaf's frown lingered momentarily, but he eventually acquiesced when Furie reminded him telepathically of their connection. "If I need anything, I can contact you right away, Leaf. Don't worry about me." Their mental link was still present and Leaf felt reassured. They could maintain a mental link, ensuring that communication remained open, even if they were physically apart. Therefore he followed and stepped away with Ash, Zephyr, and Rain. Ash, also vowed to return with a snack to nourish Furie's body as she continued to feed her mind.

Furie, now alone in the expansive library, felt a sense of solitude amidst the towering shelves of wisdom. The floating books seemed to dance around her, their stories waiting to be unraveled. Undeterred, she focused on the text before her, determined to uncover the truths hidden within the words.

The library, once filled with the hushed rustle of turning pages, became a silent chamber. Furie was just about to grab another book, when a piece of paper fell from the book she was just about to put away. As Furie unfolded the note that had mysteriously fallen from the Air-themed book she was reading, a feeling of unease took place in her chest. As she opened the folded parchment, fine ashes gently spilled onto her lap, creating an ephemeral dance in the air.

The note, a cryptic message written in elegant strokes, carried the signature of the enigmatic letter "B." It bore instructions that piqued Furie's curiosity: "Whoever is looking for the Book of Prophecies written by Anna Cyclone should look in the Forbidden land. I will be waiting for you there." Questions swirled in Furie's mind. Why ashes in the note? Who was this mysterious messenger, and why did they possess knowledge about the Book of Prophecies? The urgency of the situation prompted Furie to reach out to Leaf through their telepathic link, sharing the contents of the note and seeking his guidance. Leaf, sensing the gravity of the situation, assured Furie that B was likely the same individual who had sent a message earlier during their journey to Skyland. The mention of the Book of Prophecies intrigued Leaf, indicating that it might indeed contain the information they sought.

As Furie pondered the note's implications, Leaf conveyed that he was on his way back to the library. The air around Furie crackled with anticipation as she held the note in her hands, awaiting Leaf's arrival to discuss their next steps in unraveling the mysteries that lay ahead.