The Hunt for the Power Stones

Chapter 10- The Emerald Speed stone

"We have to assume the hidden member is in the valley of death" said Malik. "What do you think we can do to trap him". said, James. " We could tie a rope and lay it down in a straight line with one man on either side, we get Jeffrey to be our signal and when the holder comes this way we raise the rope 1 foot of the ground, causing him to trip," said Nathaniel. "I could dig up and make some mud for him to fall into, making it difficult for him to move and run" said James. " That's a great idea lets do it then" said Malik. "The only rope strong enough would have to be our grappling hook rope" said Nathaniel. " I will be on the other side of the mud, hiding ready to strike when he falls. "Sounds good" they said. It was time to begin preparations, The men knew they were going to have to wait for who knows how long, James began digging and producing a wet muddy texture from the dirt, exactly where it was predicted he'd fall. Jeffrey had gone to a high point to observe and notify the group of their new enemy. It was quite easy to see where he was as the book of stone also stated that, the holder of the Emerald speed stone left a green streak of light behind where he ran. It was only a matter of time before he came to this route. Nathaniel had begun laying the rope in a line across the road, Malik said " this black rope is very noticeable, we should hide it under some dirt and still make it easy to lift." The 2 guys began scattering dirt over the rope, blending it into the ground and concealing it. Once they were satisfied, it was all a matter of waiting, they were all prepared and in position. James hid in some bushes and so did Nathaniel. Malik was also prepared hiding behind some huge rock.

3 hours had passed and nothing. They were getting tired and Jeffrey had been sitting up on this ledge waiting patiently, the sun was coming down and they knew he was meant to come any second now. WOOOF!!!, Jeffrey barked, the 3 men knew that was the signal. They all got ready, the sounds of him running sounded like a humming sound getting louder and louder. James and Nathaniel could now see the green light from afar getting closer and closer. James whispered "Now", the 2 men yanked the rope up 1 foot of the ground, they saw the green-lighted figure run right into the rope, tugging away the rope from the men leaving a heated rope burn on their hands, but they successfully made him fall and landing headfirst into the muddy substance James made.  Malik saw who it was and knew his relationship with these knights that betrayed him could be no more. It was Sotera one of the fasted knights he had, Malik lunged forward with his sword towards him but he was too slow for Sotera. He had gotten up and swiftly out of the point of the blade. Malik got punched and fell on his back, yelling out " JAMES SHOOT !!!" now nobody was faster or accurate than James when it came to shooting arrows, he knew this arrow had to hot somewhere to slow him down, Sotera was fast but his feet were slowed due to the mud all while James fired an arrow hitting his leg and making him fall to the ground once again in agony. Jeffrey had run down and chomped hard on his other leg, No amount of speed could help him here, Nathaniel ran as quick as he could and jumped down on Sotera sliding his sword straight into his back, Ending his suffering and taking his life. James put on his gloves, which he should of done when holding the rope and picked up the emerald stone that had been spat out by Sotera and gently put it where it belonged, in the magical box of stones.