The Gizmo- The Heroes Quest

Chapter 16- The Chase

Like Lucas said, we could hear grievers Howls behind us. I turn back to see two savageous Grievers chasing at tremendous speed.

"They aren't stopping!", Ashley shouts hastily.

Jovi shouts back, "I can take care of them!"

"But their level is too high! You can't do this alone", Lucas cries out loud.

"Then I'll go with him", Amber shouts.

"No Amber, You can't!" Shu shouts back.

"But I still haven't proven myself worthy to be a black Knight!", Amber replies.

We look at Amber. Yup, she was pretty serious this time.

"Fine! But promise me both of you would come back safe", I say. Everyone stare at me. Wait? Did I say something wrong?

"We promise!", Amber says with a warm smile on her face.

"Then, time to kick some Grievers butts!" Jovi says grinning.

"Whoa, Language!" Shu shouts. Everyone laugh.

Jovi and Amber stop on their tracks, now facing towards the Grievers charging towards them. The last thing I could see before I turn back was Jovi pulling the trigger, and Amber charging forward.

The group silences as we keep running forward. According to Lucas, there was one more griever remaining. Neither we could see it, nor we could we could hear anything. Right now, all we could do was believe on Lucas' instincts.

Lucas shouts, "It's closing in!"

"I guess my turn has finally come!", Ashley says as she grips her sword firmly.

Suddenly Lucas gasps as he shouts, "Sonic has spotted two more grievers up ahead!"

Anderson shouts, "Ashley, take down the ones in the front and I'll guard the back!"

Anderson stops as he creates a wall of fire, obstructing the grievers' path. Ashley dashes forward going face to face with one of the grievers.

She pushes the other griever out of our way as she fights. "Go go go!", She shouts.

I grit my teeth as we cross her. Even though she isn't a part of us, why has she decided to risk her life for us?

Noone speaks a word while we run. Sarah breaks the silence as she speaks to Lucas in low voice, "Thank you, Lucas."

"Well, you don't really have to thank us. That's how our team is. Save those in need, even if it costs your life. Also, I trust my team would come back safe, and I believe in them", Lucas replies in a grim voice.

"Yup, I'm sure they'll be back", Sarah says as she gives a faint smile.

Then, something triggers my mind.

"Lucas, may I know where's the rest of your team?", I ask.

"Oh, That's another story!" Lucas replies.

"What do you mean?" Shu glares at Lucas as he asks.

Lucas answers, "Fine! I'll say it. Before the quest began, we decided to split our team into two and regroup once we get closer to the boss."

"Whoa! How strong is your team?!" Matthew says, astonished.

"Stronger than you think!", Lucas smiles as he replies.

"So, do you know your team back in the real world?" Carl asks.

"Well, no. But, we've been playing together since years. There isn't a game, where we weren't together to support each other", Lucas replies.