Legend of Parocaav II: Against the Darkness (rough draft)

Chapter XXIII: Home of Lost Time

A few hours have passed since the Bringers of Hope have entered the building in the park. Roku cannot stop thinking how weird it is to be with an aunt she didn't even know she had. Her mother never mentioned anything about her before. Is she ashamed of her sister? Roku knows she is of her own, so she isn't much different from Synn in that aspect.

"So Nyss, are you ready to tell us where the other piece is?" Drayk asks, "We don't really have a whole lot if time to be just sitting around. Don't you realize what's happening to this world?"

"Yes. I'm perfectly aware of the prophecy. Leon came to me when he was first seeking you out," Nyss replies, "I know that Lady Parocaav is planning on draining Gaia, then destroying everything. You see, Leon told me to come back to this place. He told me of how I would meet the Bringers of Hope, here at this spot. He-"

"Please, Nyss.... will you tell us where the other charm is?" Roku interrupts.

"The other charm.... is in Lady Parocaav's possession nowadays. She has had it for decades," Nyss answers, "That's not why I'm here. I was about to explain, I am here to train you two in Water Magic. Leon told me You never had much practice in it. Before you two can be Ragnarok Mages, or stand a chance against the ultimate evil, you must master all of the elements."

"If we are suppose to master all the elements, we'll need to find a Storm Mage to train us as well. But we don't have time to stop and train like this," Drayk mentions.

"We can always pay Master Bahemyth a visit. He is supposed to be a mutual party in all conflict. He helps whomever he sees fit," Roku adds, "Sammi spoke highly of him. Maybe he'll allow us to train there?"

"What about Water Magic here?" Nyss asks them with a stern voice.

"We don't have time to waste," Drayk responds, also with a stern tone, "You seem to want to keep us here."

"Not at all. You misunderstand. The time you spend training will not be a waste of time," Nyss promises, "You have my word."

Outside the labyrinth ~

Tao impatiently paces back and forth, not taking his eyes off of the building. He turns for a moment, looking out at the setting sun.

"Almost time," Tao sighs, "I don't like all of this waiting."

"I know. Just continue to be patient," Leon's voice echoes in Tao's mind, "It won't be long now."

Meanwhile ~

"Grimm?" Lady Samantha says as she enters a small dusty chamber.

"What brings you to my study room, M'lady?" Grimm asks, "Everything alright?"

"It's almost time for you to make another appearance," Lady Samantha explains, "The Bringers of Hope are progressing further than they should be."

"What do you expect? Merii couldn't clean up that mess," Grimm laughs, "The only thing she was capable of was convincing you to embrace the darkness within you."

"Now now, Reaper. So insensitive. She, just like you or I are only mere puppets in the grand scheme of things."

"Tis very true. Alright Lady Samantha, I'll pay them a visit. I won't do it till after their meeting with father time."

"What makes you think they will seek him out?"

"Sooner or later.... everyone who wishes or dreams, ends up knocking on the door to his labyrinth."

"Why wait until after? Those worthy enough to enter, always come out much stronger."

"Exactly! When I face the Bringers of Hope again, I want them to be strong enough for the fight to be fun. It was so boring my last encounter. Had Tao not shown up, I would have had them."