Dagon held the staff in one hand, examining it closely and intently. Alister snatched it from him and said," Come on Dagon, we got something else to do. It seems that the staff is missing a gem. A staff cannot fully function without this gem."
"So.... What gem are we looking for?"
"I mean you can put in whatever gem you want. Hell, you can even put in a gem that kills cows! But we're looking for the Nightingale Gem. Basically, it holds magic."
"Why are we walking there then? Can't Spectrum teleport us?"
Alister rubbed his temples as if he was getting frustrated and replied," Aren't you some lazy bum huh? It's only half an hour away, in the Mines. Now move along now!"
Once they reached the mines, they both saw black figures rummaging through the debris, looking for something too. "Grimm's here," Alister whispered and crouched low. Dagon followed and they both crept around the minions before stumbling into someone. They looked up to see a figure clad in a black robe, with a purple gem hanging around like a necklace. Yep, it was Grimm.
"What a pleasure to see you here..." Grimm sneered. He pulled out his scythe and swooped it at Dagon but he rolled in time, dodging his attack. They both stood up and Grimm's minions heard the ruckus. They sped at an incredibly fast speed towards them, knocking them over. Alister climbed up and pulled out a dagger. Then he the ground sank beneath him. He popped up right behind Grimm and stabbed his back. Grimm shrieked in pain and pulled the dagger out. His minions went in for the easy kill --Dagon. They hissed before leaping towards Dagon. He hurled a fire ball at one but two more still swooped in. They slashed his face once or twice before being shot at by a stream of energy. Dagon relentlessly hurled fireballs and energy beams at them, eventually killing them.
Alister dodged Grimm's swoops with his scythe, but he eventually tripped over a piece of debris and fell. Grimm showed a gleaming, big, bloody smile. Dagon sprang forward towards Grimm and Grimm had his guard down. Alister took that moment and controlled a sharp pillar to shoot up against Grimm. Grimm flew into the air and the Gem fell off. Grimm realised he underestimated the duo too much and disappeared into the shadows.
Alister picked up the Nightingale Gem and told Dagon," Well, time to head home. I'll call Spectrum."
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The Collection
FantasyThrough centuries, many have told tales, tall tales, of the feared Grimm. Some say he roams at night, targeting victims to drain blood. Others say he's a paid mercenary. But who, or what, is Grimm? An epic battle between what's perceived as Good and...
