Chapter Nine: Battle Games Sunday came by faster than Ethan anticipated and he almost forgot he was signed up for a mini game that day. Picario told Ethan that a portal will automatically manifest itself in front of him when it was time for him to enter the game. “How do I know when the portal will come though?” Ethan asked Picario. “You will get a note that you can’t miss five minutes before the game starts as a notice,”...

Chapter Eight: Halloween “Wait, it’s already Halloween?” Ethan asked. “Yeah it’s the biggest time of the year for the mansion,” Picario said. “Practically every phantom shows up for the Halloween party on the 100th floor. It's fantastic!” “And the costume?” Ethan asked. “On Halloween we can buy special costumes that transform us into the monsters until Sunrise after Halloween, I always go as the wolf man.” “Awesome, when...

After a while of being at the tavern, I went to the inn to get a room for a few nights. The innkeeper gave me a room near the back of the inn. I went to my room and looked around. It wasn't big but it was big enough. I went and sat on the bed. It was softer then the one I slept on when I was out to sea, so I couldn't complain. I laid back on the bed and let out a sigh. I had realized that I needed one thing in order to cr...

There I was. My first time on land in a long time. I could not wait to see my friends who were not sea people like I was. In a way it was a good thing. Sure I missed them when I was away. But whenever I came back on land after months of being on the sea we would have lots of things to talk about. They would tell me about new events happening in the kingdom and I would tell them about my adventures and the drama with my cr...

Chapter 12Araiso turned to look at Kasei quickly. Kasei smiled a bit, standing up. “Don’t get too cold in there,” Kasei said as he waved and walked out of the bathroom.“Kasei!” Araiso called, but Kasei made no turn back. “Kasei!” Araiso shouted louder. He waited a second for Kasei to come back, and when he didn’t Araiso just slumped back into the water with a frown.After a bit, Araiso went into the living room to see Kase...

It was a small village in the big woods called the Vasty Forest. He was a young man having reached the maturity of eighteen years. His name was Karling son of Kelborn. It was his time to take over his father's business of working the forges in the smithy. He had apprenticed since his eighth year. Now he was to be the breadwinner for the whole family as his father rested and awaited death. It would not be long. No one live...

Crow left out of the room, shutting the door quietly after he did. He left back down the kitchen and sat at one of the stools next to Akiio and Isaac. With a heavy sigh, he dropped his head onto the counter. Isaac laughed a bit and poked Crow's head. “What's wrong?” “It seems the only emotion that guy hasn't shut off is doubt.” Crow groaned again, letting out another sigh. Isaac looked to Akiio. “Doubt?” Akiio nodded. “Lo...

Chapter Seven: MalevolentSpirit After Ethan agreed to be Picario’s roommate, Picario transformed his bed into a bunk bed. It was the same proportions as the first but with a top part attached to it. The two of them then wrestled around for who would be on top bunk; but ultimately decided ‘first come, first serve’. Days passed by without the two of them fully realizing it, as they would spend most of their time inside Pica...

Chapter 10After laying there for a while, Araiso got up and left to the kitchen. He helped himself to a cup of water, then stared in at the half filled glass. With a sigh, he turned the cup over and poured out the water.“Going back on your kind.” Came a soothing man’s voice through the room.Araiso looked up, and then around to see no one.“That’s not like you.” The voice said.Araiso turned around, and began to search the h...

Chapter Six: Roommates Ethan had no time to admire the luxurious lobby of the 94th floor as he arrived there because Picario was already jogging off down the hall to the rooms section. Ethan jogged after him and quickly caught up. Picario said nothing during their jog and even shoved a couple people out of the way as he turned down the first corridor; Ethan had to apologize for him. Picario jogged down the corridor then s...

Chapter 10 Crow nodded and hurried over to Will. He put his hands under Will's arms and helped him to stand again, and led the shocked boy back onto the concrete and then back into the shop. Crow let go of Will once they were back in the bedroom, and Will was sitting back on the bed. Crow felt his cheeks. “Hey, you okay?” Will nodded a bit in shock, though he looked pale. “Wh-... What was that?” “Uh...” Crow straightened...

Upon my travels of many life times, I met a strange assortment of creatures, heard rumors of many more and known that either I knew them or they knew me. Very rarely would I come across an old soul that I never heard nor met before. This particular tale is about one I had gotten to know very well after several years. Her name was Lily. I found her early one morning. I don't exactly know why I was out in the woods so early...

Chapter Five: Tour “Wait dragon?” Ethan said trying to hide the astonishment in his voice. “Yes” Picario said casually as he placed the posters down on the table. “I’ve had her for several years now, she cost me an arm and a leg but she’s just the most loveable pet there is. She’s also my best friend.” “So wait is it like a real dragon? I know I’ve seen some amazing stuff in the short time I’ve been here but a dragon?” Pi...

Chapter 8Amused by this, Araiso watched the other sink and sink. He chuckled, “I wonder if I should take that meaning that I’m a good kisser?”Just then the door opened and in walked a young blond dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt. “Yo! Kasei, you in here?”Kasei quickly swam up as a panicked Araiso swam down to the bottom of the pool. “Yeah, what’s up, Daaku?”“You suddenly ask to borrow my pop’s pool then don’t even ask me...

Chapter 9 As Crow closed the door he let out a sigh. Isaac was standing in the hall with his arms crossed and a testing looking on his face. Crow took a few steps, then stopped. “Yeah?” “You're not helping.” Isaac stated bluntly. “You're best bet is just to-” “I know!” Crow answered, turning to the blond. He lowered his voice, “It doesn't sit well with me to let him wander around thinking that he's the only one who knows!...