"Ah, I thought you had vanished, my old friend. Waking up to this morning's ray of light brings back memories. (Chuckling softly) I wonder, do you wish to move forward or step backward? Never fear the darkness, for within it lies the light that leads to a new beginning."
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As the day breaks through the curtains, Retro prepares breakfast for everyone. The aroma of freshly made eggs and toast wafts through the air, rousing all the household members.
(Atlas) *Wakes up in a cold sweat* what the hell happened. Why am I in so much pain? *Holding his sides*
(Atlas) *gets up from the bed and see Nexus* Oh I didn't notice Nexus was next to me I should probably wake him up. Hey Nexus, wake up?!
*Atlas gently shakes Nexus awake, as Nexus slowly gets up still sleepy*
(Nexus) Five more minutes….
(Atlas) Hey, you need to get up and change. I'll give you a knock on the door when you need to get up
*Atlas strides towards the door and swings it open, greeted by the aroma of breakfast wafting through the air. He makes his way to the kitchen where Retro is busy preparing eggs, toast, and bacon. As they exchange greetings, Atlas reaches into his bag.*
(Atlas) *while making coffee* Where did you find bacon from when you killed a pig?
(Retro) What pig kiddo? There was some in the fridge, that was leftover from when we went, somewhat hunting yesterday remember..
*Retro turns around to face the table, he walks over and puts the eggs on the freshly toasted bread.*
(Retro) *Looking up sees Nexus walking to the bathroom* don't forget to clean your ears, Nexus.
(Nexus) *Yawning* Ok Uncle.
(Atlas)*drinking their coffee which is a light mix* Aw he called you uncle anyways so remember the sunstone It's been shining towards something or someplace I can't tell where
(Retro) *Humming to himself* Is that so.. we are gonna have to check it out then, but after breakfast. Can't let good food go to rest.
{Time Skip brought to you by Atlas helping Nexus clean his ears and Retro drinking tea while reading a book.}
(Atlas) Come on hold still for me I can't clean your ears if we keep moving about
(Nexus) It's not my fault it feels weird to me when there's an earpick in my ear
(Atlas) alright we're done now come on let's eat
{Time Skip brought to you by Retro, Atlas, Nexus eating breakfast}.
(Atlas)So nexus I'm gonna ask you something and I need you to answer honestly because this could be life threatening or something else. Do you want to go with me and retro to where the sunstones go?
(Retro) Join us kiddo. We are going to start heading out in a bit.. In fact, let's get you some gear while we are out and about.
(Nexus) Like daggers and other things?
(Retro) Well kinda, need to get more supplies and stuff, need to get armor for you as well, proper armor at least.
(Nexus) I wanna go with you and Father!!!
*Retro spits out his drink*
(Retro) *As he is correcting himself he softly whispers* damn that caught me off guard.
(Atlas) *whispers* Can I remind you that he's adopted and I'm his father Retro how could you forget that?!
(Nexus)*confused*Did I do something wrong?
(Retro) No kiddo, I was just thinking about something stupid.
(Atlas)*whispers* Good save
{Time Skip brought to you by all 3 of them walking through the great red forest}
*Atlas holding out his pocket watches as the sunflower stone starts to shine towards the northeast of the forest.
(Retro) Interesting.. I see that it's basically pointless… (as he raises his hands into the air.)
(Nexus) Your jokes are horrible uncle..
(Retro) *Ugh* you hurt me kid..
(Atlas)Oh well I don't have a clue where it leads plus it's been 29 years since I've been over to that land so many things could've changed in the government or anything else to be certain
(Retro) Umm I wonder if we have the proper currency.. if not we can exchange a few items to get the currency.
(Atlas) Do you remember if I take one look at the currency I can just make multiple of it?
(Retro) No cheating kiddo… Don't want to break the government just yet.
(Atlas)I mean we can change the old currency I had before in that land
(Retro) Umm… we might want to look into all that.
(Nexus) Won't that weaken the value of the currency?
(Retro) No What it will do is overpopulate the currency, making it worthless and too much would cause the collapse of a economical value.
(Nexus) oh I get its like making money out of something easy which is causing it to be worthless as theirs too much of it
(Retro) So again no cheating kiddo.
(Atlas) fine I won't remake a government currency
"As they were walking, Nexus saw an opening and ran ahead of them."
(Nexus) *Laughing* look at this view.
As Retro and Atlas approached Nexus, they were greeted by a breathtaking view from the cliffside.
(Retro) Wow.. that's a long way down to town.
(Atlas) I mean it doesn't have to be *chuckles*
(Nexus) Wow. Such a beautiful view.
(Atlas) So do we wanna go down the fun way or the boring way?
(Retro) Let's take it easy. Don't wanna go too fast. It's odd that we haven't run into any snow wolves yet. Let alone any rabbits. Ummm….
(Atlas) couldn't you just use your aura to detect them though?
(Retro) I have been doing that this whole time..
The only thing I feel is the people down there.
(Atlas)That's pretty strange hold on *uses shadow view*
(Atlas) most of their shadows are of the same features and forms with minor changes mainly just consisting of virus looking shadows most of them consisting of either 2 to 5 over them those mainly belong to those who are of illness although the one I'm worried about is the one I'm seeing of a wolf more like a great wolf
(Retro) Umm, a wolf-like creature. Interesting.
(Atlas) Most of the time I see a wolf shadow it's like a mimic of sort they are the only shadows that can hurt me physically without my cooldown of shadow view
(Atlas) alongside that me and you can sense them from the unique feeling they give off when our aura sense.
(Retro) As of right now let's go with what we came here originally. Gear, food and supplies.
(Atlas) Your right the village isn't where the gemstone points so for now let's restock on supplies for the trip
(Nexus) I feel as if this village was supposed to be gone..
(Retro) Umm.. now that you mention it, I do have a weird feeling about this place..
(Atlas) Same here although I don't see any signs of changes in the area except the wildlife not appearing around the village perhaps I could use my heat seeking -
(Retro) Naw kiddo.. lets see this suspense, it's killing me. *Laughing a little*
(Atlas) alright but we aren't gonna get anywhere without moving down so let try this again remember retro when we did this earlier at the temple
(Nexus) Dad he is walking down that way. *As Nexus is pointing to retro walking down the path*
(Atlas) Retro you're no fun, come on let's get down to your uncle nexus
(Nexus) Okay let's get down!
*As the trio head down the path we cut to another person whose body was covered in black marks*
{Timeskip brought to you by Atlas and Nexus trying to ketchup to retro}
(???) looks like I got caught fuck and I took all of these precautions damn it the only hope I have is for someone to stumble on me all this weaponry just to be put to waste
(---) Not today. *As maniacal laughter ensues the air*.
(???) I still got at least one last thing to do *pulls out a hand grenade* I'm taking you down with me
(---) *Laughing like a madman* you think that going to kill me, oh what a fool you are. "As he pulls out a sword from nowhere and stabs him in the back.
(???) I don't need to you helped me "clenching the sword pushing it deeper through his back till he can see the madman's face and pulls the pin"
"As the house explodes, the madman stands amidst the flames, clutching his sword, laughing maniacally. Then, he vanishes into thin air.
{timeskip to the party heading down the hill}
(Atlas) I hate downward paths *starts using his ice relic* I'll met you guys halfway
(Retro) Looks fun though. At least we can enjoy the view. I mean look at nexus. "pointing towards Nexus"
(Atlas) fair point but I'm gonna make my own way down but it's gonna be a slow one so I don't get in harms way and besides I can hear and see if someone's near plus
(Retro) You suck as a travel companion kid.. "laughing a bit"
(Atlas) I'll push you down the ice slide watch me
(Retro) As if kid… "as they both stop to look at nexus who is looking up at the sky."
(Atlas) what is it nexus?
(Nexus) I don't like this feeling.
(Retro) What does it feel like nexus?
(Nexus) Horrible.
(Atlas) Maybe we should hurry up and get the gear for the journey and leave?
(Retro) The sun is settling, let's hurry down to the town and get an inn for the night. We will deal with the rest of the gear in the morning.
(Atlas) Alright fair point but stay cautious about your surroundings
""As they hasten down the path, they finally arrive at the town's gates, where they meet the guards stationed there. After a brief conversation, one of the guards gestures towards the nearest inn.""
(Retro) Well this is a bit different then what we first thought.
(Atlas) at least the currency isn't different so we can pay with the currency on hand
(Retro) That's true..
(Retro) Alright, there's the inn over there.
*As night settles in, Retro sits in a balcony chair, engrossed in a book and sipping a drink.