Into the Code : Ark Survival Evolved : Book 1

Chapter 29 : The Lair of the Araneae Queen

*Ben's Perspective*

Today was the day, the day to take our first obelisk. Everyone was prepared, physically wise. Emotionally, I have no idea, they are still a hard bunch to guess when it comes to that., and don't even think about saying "Well what about Uro, should he make it easier?" Cause he doesn't... Anyways, I made sure to gear everyone out with everything needed for this fight, and add a little flare to it as well. Metal armor was a must for everyone, with the exception of Mira and Flavius, plenty of food to help keep our health up, tools, and jars of water.

The weapons are where I had my fun. II made different weapons for everyone, cause after figuring out I could forge shit, why not? Thompson had a battle axe, Moa got a trident, Terra had a modified crossbow, Alex had a sword and shield, Plyia had a cutlass, and I had a greatsword to lead the charge.

Ben : "Alright, one last check. Everyone has everything they need, correct?"

A few minutes of stirring before everyone eventually replies that they were ready to move. Looking south, towards the green obelisk that loomed in the bright prehistoric skies, I had a sudden feeling of doubt. My stomach coiled inside me with this feeling, a one I couldn't describe very well, but was surely me second guessing myself.

Ben : "Should we really be doing this this early on?"

I asked myself quietly. Pondering all the possible outcomes of this raid we are about to undertake. Only the touch of Mira's metallic grip on my shoulder snapped me out of this trance.

Mira : "Are you doing okay?"

Her caring voice will always be the weakness to the stress that grabs a hold of me. I look her in her emerald eyes and grin.

Ben : "Yeah, just in thought."

She moved her grip to the back of my neck.

Mira : "You are stressed, yes?"

I let out a sigh, for I couldn't lie to her.

Ben : "Damn you're good."

I say with my head hung low, the stress still having a firm grip around me. She faintly laughs and pulls my up chin to look at her.

Mira : "Do not worry yourself so much. We haven't even left yet. And besides, there is currently only a 2.83% chance of failure for this expedition. I would say "the odds are in our favor" as you humans put it."

Ben : "Yeah, I suppose you're right. I just get stressed out too easily."

I then catch her by surprise when I pull her into a hug. Mira then hugs back as I enjoy the embrace.

Alex : "Awwwwww, check this out guys. Won't see this for a while."

Mocking as always Alex. The only response he earns from me is a quick flip of the bird as I continue to hug the mechanical beauty.

Mira : "He is simply jealous."

She whispered in my ear, to which we both chuckled. I let go of her, lift the greatsword up onto my armored shoulder, and face the group.

Plyia : "It was cute, I can't lie!!"

Ben : "Yeah yeah yeah whatever, shall we head out?"

With nods from everyone, I turn around and we begin the trek to the green obelisk.

*Meanwhile in the Firelands*

Flavius : "I hope you know where you're going Flamedra."

Flamedra : *huffs, releasing a small amount of smoke from his nostrils.*