Chapter 15: Pushing Through

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       I was suddenly snapped into blinding sight, the green flames surrounding Farore again.

       "There are five locations you must travel to: the forest, the winter wonderland (which isn't so wonderful)-" We both had to laugh at that for a moment. "Anyways, go to the forest, the winter wonderland, the ocean realm, the fire volcano, and the desert ruins respectively."

       "I have a question for you," I said.

       "How can I give you answers?"

       "I noticed a tower that seemed to be in the middle of something. I assume it's in the middle of the entire kingdom, correct?"

       "Correct."

       "I also noticed Chancellor Cole is hiding something from us. What he is hiding I know not what, but I have come to ask two questions: Should I be concerned about Chancellor Cole being in charge of the kingdom?"

       "He is hiding two secrets from everyone, but you mustn't worry about him yet."

       "Okay. My second question is: Should I check on the tower after each temple?" She apparently had to think about that question before answering, as if the previous heroes were not faced with this challenge.

       "Yes, you should."

       "Very well, then. I shall." I snapped back into the engine. For a second, nothing moved, but afterwards, the train was traveling full speed. I didn't fall down, though. How strange I thought to myself.

       I managed to complete four out of five dungeons (coming back to town for two days after each), but before we continue to the fifth dungeon, I must tell you about my adventures in the tower.

       We walked into the tower with no idea what awaited within. Just as I suspected I thought. I saw a turntable as I pulled into it. Once the train stopped, I opened the cab and helped the ladies out when we suddenly heard:

       "Ah, I can talk again! Finally!"

       "Who- who said that?" Millie asked.

       "Behind you." We turned around and looked at the train.

       "Are you a talkative engine?" I asked.

       "Yes," it responded, now with a mouth faded into its face (I think).

       "Hey, look, listen, you can't go scaring us like that. It might get us killed!"

       "Okay, calm down Millie. Everything is fine, though a bit shocking. Do you have a name?"

       "Yes, I do,"

       "What is it?"

       "Its name is the Spirit Train," another old, raspy voice from behind said. We all turned around again to meet another thing. Whoever she was, she either had her legs chopped off or found a creative way of getting around with her disabled legs. "I am Anjean, the keeper of the Spirit Tower. Within this tower is an evil soul which two individuals are trying to release. Since you have made it thus far, I cannot solve the issue myself. I cannot leave this floor if I am to keep the tower together."

       "Do you know who the individuals are?"

       "I've only heard rumors of a Cole and a uh... Barnes?"

       "Cole?"

       "I haven't seen either of them. I've only heard rumors of who is doing this."

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