Tpotol book 2: the chosen one

Chapter 10

Xiumin, Luhan, Kris, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, and Chanyeol ran through the dense forest, their hearts pounding in their chests. They were on a pursuit - a pursuit to find the Tree of Life, for it held the key to unlock the powers bestowed upon them. As they reached the clearing, they saw eight brilliantly glowing orbs surrounding the massive tree, embedded deep within the earth. Confusion clouded their faces as the symbols of their powers appeared on their shoulders, illuminating their path. Baekhyun, always the curious one, couldn't help but voice their collective uncertainty, "How do we use these powers?" Suho shook his head, "I don't know, Baekhyun. We must trust our instincts and let our powers guide us." The group came to a halt, suddenly aware of a presence nearby. Slowly, a red wolf emerged from the shadows, its eyes filled with a mischievous glint. Xiumin and Chanyeol, sensing danger, instinctively hid in a nearby bush, peering out with wary eyes. "Hello, boys," the red wolf greeted, her voice dripping with a cryptic charm. Xiumin and Chanyeol exchanged worried glances. Before they could react, the red wolf whispered to another of its kind, "Go get them." Fear gripped Xiumin and Chanyeol as they watched the wolf charging towards the bush. Just as the gruesome beast opened the bush, Thunder growled and lunged forward, teeth bared. "AHHH!" Xiumin and Chanyeol screamed in unison, startled by the sudden attack. Chanyeol shielded his face with his sharp claws, trembling with fear. However, the red wolf's words caught them off guard. "Don't be scared, Fire wolf," she said, a hint of amusement in her tone. "And as for you, Ice wolf," she directed her attention to Xiumin, "prepare to meet your fate." In a courageous act, Xiumin jumped forward, striking the red wolf's neck with all his might. The enormous creature stumbled, clawing at its face, trying to free itself from Xiumin's wrath. But the red wolf was not alone. Another vicious red wolf swiftly intervened, grabbing Xiumin and forcefully throwing him to the ground. Xiumin struggled against the pain surging through his body as his powers waned, leaving him vulnerable and defenseless. His comrades, witnessing this brutality, roared with anger. Flame rushed forward, desperate to save his cousin. However, it was too late, and Xiumin lay on the ground, fighting to endure the excruciating agony. A ruthless arrow, tainted with a sleeping poison, pierced Xiumin's shoulder, extinguishing his once radiant superpower. His glow faded, leaving him at the mercy of his captors. The female Red Wolf, reveling in her victory, taunted Chanyeol, who cowered in fear. "Who's going to save you now?" she sneered, relishing her triumph. But then, a powerful voice spoke up, breaking the silence that had fallen upon the battlefield. "Let him go," Temptation demanded, his voice filled with a deep-rooted determination. Suddenly, a crackle filled the air, followed by a terrifying roar. "CHANYEOL!" Flame's anguished cry echoed through the clearing as he rushed to protect his wounded son. Pushing the red wolf away, tears streaming down his face, Flame cradled Chanyeol in his arms, his heart heavy with worry. Chanyeol, his wrist mangled and broken, cried out in pain, clutching onto his father desperately. "It hurts, Dad," he whimpered, tears mingling with the blood on his face. Anger filled Flame's eyes as he glared at the red wolf responsible for his son's suffering. Deep within him, an ember started to burn. With a focused determination, Flame clenched his jaws, forcing the fire to gather at the back of his throat. Before their eyes, in a burst of fiery brilliance, his back teeth erupted in flames. Flame lunged forward, ready to unleash his fury upon their enemies, tears streaming down his face as he fought the pain of his son's broken wrist. In that moment, the true power of a father's love was unleashed. With flames ablaze, Flame vowed to protect his son and his comrades, no matter the cost.