Ruina's New Plan

The Plan to Save Clay

Everyone on the Fortrex was freaking out. Clay was not on the Fortrex and even worse, everyone knew where he was. He was with his mother Ruina. "Merlok, why would Ruina want Clay? Monstrox was destroyed." Macy said clearly worried about her love interest. (Yes, I support Claycy! Claycy Forever!) "I am not sure. But if I know Monstrox. He may be back already we just don't know it." Everyone gasped. "What do you mean? We all saw Clay use his magic to destroy Monstrox." Aaron said shocked. "I know what everyone saw, I myself am in disbelief with what I am about to say, but Monstrox has proven that he can survive even if it seems like he was destroyed."

Just then they heard the door open and Jestro can in. "Robin called me. He said that Clay was turned into a five-year-old by his mother and was kidnapped by him?!" Jestro asked worried about his friend. "Yeah, it's not as bad it looks," Lance told him and everyone gave him the deadpanned look. "Okay, it is as bad as it looks." 

"I had Robin call Jestro because of his insight on Monstrox and Ruina. Jestro, yes, Ruina turned Clay into a young child and now has him in her clutches. Do you have any idea where she might keep him?" Merlok asked. Jestro thought to himself for a minute. "Well, I know that there was once a house we stayed in when it rained once. She hid all the pictures and told us to stay out of this one room. If any of us entered it then she would kill us. You know, that might have been her home before she turned evil." Jestro told them. 

"Jestro, do you remember where her house is?" Macy asked hopefully. "Uhh, as of right now, no. But It was somewhere in a forest. Sorry, I couldn't be of any more help." Jestro said sadly. "No worries, Jestro. Being in a forest might be useful. I remember that my sister lived in a forest because she preferred being alone but she never told me why. That must be where she and Clay lived many years ago. That must be where they are now. Ava, can you search through each of the forests throughout Knighton to see where there have been forbidden powers?" Merlok asked. "Already on it, magic man. While there are many forests out in Knighton there is one that had two forbidden powers and some reports had said that there was a house in the middle of the forest."

"I heard about that forest. It's said that those who enter the house never come out alive." Aaron said spookily. "I recognize that forest. Monstrox and I were only able to find only to find one forbidden power though. You guys think Clay is in there?" Jestro asked. "Not sure but it's the only lead we got," Ava told them. "Ava is right. This is the only lead we have. Knights, you must tread carefully. Ruina will do anything to make sure Clay stays with her."

The knights all nodded in agreement. "What can I do to help?" Jestro asked. "Jestro, I did a recent scan on Clay on the memory spell he performed on himself. He seems to remember you." Everyone was now confused. "Me?" Merlok nodded. "Yes. I am not sure why but Clay must have had a good reason. Knights, you must be cautious. Ruina must have a plan for Clay and knowing her, it is not good. She will have traps awaiting you." Everyone nodded.

"What about us, Merlok?" Robin asked. "You, me, and Ava are going to work together on finding a cure for Clay. I have a feeling that we are close, we must keep trying." Merlok told him. 

"So, how are we going to save Clay?" Axl asked. Aaron thought to himself for a minute. "I think I have a plan that might work."

Sorry, it's so short but I wanted to get this out quickly. Next chapter is Clay meeting Ruina for the first time. See y'all then.