Forever lost

chapter 6

Jooan and Zuna materialized in their own world, the familiar sights and sounds enveloping them like a warm embrace. They had returned home, leaving behind the human realm and its dangers.

As they made their way through the bustling streets, they were greeted with smiles and nods of respect. Jooan's reputation as a fierce warrior and wise leader preceded him, and many looked up to him with admiration.

But Jooan's attention was focused on one person alone - Lila, his loyal servant and friend. He had missed her dearly during his time away, and his heart swelled with emotion as he saw her waiting for him.

"Lila!" he exclaimed, opening his arms wide.

Lila rushed into his embrace, tears of joy streaming down her face. "My lord, I've missed you so much!"

Jooan held her close, breathing in the familiar scent of her hair. "I've missed you too, Lila. More than you know."

Just then, Kael, Jooan's brother, approached them, a wide grin on his face. "Jooan, Zuna, welcome back! I've missed you both dearly."

Jooan smiled, clapping Kael on the back. "Kael, my brother, it's good to see you too."

The four of them stood there for a moment, basking in the warmth of their reunion. They had been through so much together, and it felt good to be home, surrounded by loved ones.

But as they pulled back, Jooan's expression turned serious. "Kael, what's been happening in our absence? Any news from the Shadow Order?"

Kael's grin faltered, and he looked around nervously. "Let's talk about that later, brother. In private."

Jooan's eyes narrowed, but he nodded. "Very well. Let's go.

At jooans palace:

Kael and Lila exchanged a solemn glance before turning to Jooan and Zuna. "There's something you both need to know," Kael said, his voice grave.

Lila nodded in agreement. "It's about Alek, the leader of the Shadow Order."

Jooan's eyes narrowed. "What about him?"

Kael took a deep breath. "Alek is evil, Jooan. He's the one who killed your father and destroyed your world."

Zuna's eyes widened in shock. "What? That's not true!"

Lila's expression was somber. "I'm afraid it is, Zuna. Alek's thirst for power and control consumed him, and he destroyed everything in his path."

Jooan's face twisted in anger. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Kael's eyes were filled with regret. "We wanted to protect you, Jooan. We didn't want you to know the truth about Alek's betrayal."

Zuna's voice trembled. "But why did he do it? Why did he kill Jooan's father and destroy their world?"

Lila's voice was barely above a whisper. "Because he wanted to rule over the ruins, Zuna. He wanted to be the supreme leader, and he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve that goal."

Jooan's eyes blazed with determination. "We need to stop him. We can't let him get away with this."

Kael nodded in agreement. "We will, Jooan. We'll fight to the end to make sure Alek pays for what he's done."

Zuna's face set in a fierce expression. "I'm with you, Jooan. We'll do this together."

And with that, the four of them vowed to bring Alek to justice and restore their world to its former glory."

"Alright, let's make a plan," Jooan said, his eyes blazing with determination. "We need to take down Alek and the Shadow Order once and for all."

"I agree," Kael said, his voice firm. "But we need to be smart about it. We can't just rush in there without a strategy."

"True," Lila said, her eyes narrowing. "We need to gather intelligence on Alek's operations and find a weakness we can exploit."

"And I can help with that," Zuna said, a sly grin spreading across his face. "I've got connections in the shadows. I can get us the information we need."

"Good," Jooan said, a nod of approval. "Kael, can you work on gathering a team of trusted allies? We'll need all the help we can get."

"Already on it," Kael said, a hint of a smile. "I've got a few people in mind who owe me favors."

"Lila, can you work on finding a way to neutralize Alek's magic?" Jooan asked. "We can't let him use his powers against us."

"I'll research some spells and potions that might help," Lila said, her eyes sparkling with determination.

"And I'll work on getting us into Alek's stronghold undetected," Zuna said, a mischievous glint in his eye. "I know a few tricks that might come in handy."

With a plan in place, the four of them set to work, each one focused on their respective tasks. They knew it wouldn't be easy, but they were determined to bring Alek down and restore their world to its former glory.