Silent Pulse
Days passed quickly and the weekend finally arrived. the sun hung up low in the orange sky as the two girls meet at their planned spot, a quiet, hidden edge near the school.
Hikari
Did you bring the essential stuff? *asked while rummaging through her bag rechecking one last time*
Reina
Ofcourse! *she exclaimed pulling out a flashlight a little handbook and ...snacks*
Hikari
*looks at her with "are you serious?" face* snacks...really?
Reina
Hey! Exploring is hungry work and who knows, what if we get trapped in their...you'll thank me later
Hikari didn't argue back and focused on her preparations. She pulled out her map from the pocket
Hikari
The map sure is old but this place didn't change much since then...*says while looking around*
Reina
*nods in agreement* so.. we're all set..Let's begin our adventurous exploration partner!! *she said excitedly while dragging hikari into the forest*
Hikari
*gave her the map and let Reina drag her while she observe their surroundings*
Following the map's carefully marked trail, they weaved through the dense trees, their steps muffled by the forest floor. Finally, they stopped in front of a small, shadowy cave. Its entrance was partially hidden by overgrown vines, but the bold, weathered signs nailed to the trees nearby made its presence unmistakable.
Reina
*gulped and she repeat the words written on the signs* "Danger do not enter"..."stop"..well that's one way to scare off someone
Hikari
*leaned closer and looks inside the cave seeing nothing, just pitch black* they sure don't want anyone stumbling onto what's inside
Reina
*she also leaned closer to peer Into the darkness, shivering slightly* doesn't look so safe to enter
Hikari
*rolled eyes while tugging the map back into the pocket* we've come this far, you're not gonna chicken out now will you?
Reina
*grinned despite her shivers and fast heartbeat* me? Ofcourse not. Let's see what secrets this "lost city" holds.
The air grew colder as they approached the cave’s entrance, the faint scent of damp earth and moss drifting out. Thick vines clung to the rocks. Despite its small entrance, the shadows within seemed to stretch endlessly, as if inviting them into the unknown.
Hikari
*turn on her flashlight, it's beam cutting through the darkness of the cave* stay close and watch your steps, we don't know how stable it is inside
Reina
*flicks on her own flashlight, she gave a mock shudder* Got it! but if something jumps out, I'll be hiding behind you
Reina
Strategist *she corrected hikari with a smirk playing on her lips*
They stepped forward, their flashlights casting long, flickering shadows across the rough walls of the cave. The walls were damp, streaked with faint green moss that glistened in the light. The air was heavy, But there was something else—something unseen yet suffocating. A dense concentration of mana filled the cave, its overwhelming presence forcing both girls to block their noses instinctively. For humans, with one of the lowest mana tolerances among all species, the oppressive atmosphere was almost unbearable.
Reina
*muffled voice as she pinched her nose* this is absurd! So much mana in one place...why?
Hikari
*She adjusted her scarf to cover her nose and mouth, her expression unreadable.* It’s concentrated, probably untouched for years. That explains why the cave is sealed off.
Reina
Yeah, and also why humans aren’t exactly welcome here. *She glanced nervously at the swirling darkness ahead.* We shouldn’t stay long. This stuff feels like it’s crushing my lungs.
Hikari
We won’t stay any longer than necessary. But if there’s this much mana, something important is definitely in here
They pushed deeper into the cave, the pressure intensifying with each step. The flashlights illuminated strange carvings on the walls, as if alive with the dense mana surrounding them. Hikari’s gaze lingered on them, her sharp mind already scanning details for later, but the focus now was clear—find what the cave was hiding before the mana became unbearable.
Hikari
*cough* ugh ..if I knew it would be this bad I would've brought melene pills with me
**Melene pills**: melene are the substance that can control the amount of mana in the body. Melene pills control the body mana capabilities if the mana being inhaled is in a large amount . They are common in Altaria as there's so much mana oozing from this land.
Reina
Well can't do anything about it now don't worry no-one would have guessed it'll be like this *pats her back and assured her*
Suddenly they both heard something in that unsettling silence
Hikari
*freeze on the spot and looks at Reina* w...what was ... that?
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Midnight
Sorry for the late update ...welp...😃 my exams... it's happening...
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Idk why whenever I think to start something new and Interesting these freaking exams ruin everything 😭😭
Midnight
I won't be able to update till 27th December 🤧🤧
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BUT BUT that doesn't mean I won't do anything I'll give you some pics of my character or memes in these days (👉 someone who wants to update anything rather than nothing for a week)
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Ahenmmmm though they all will be from picrew🤧🤧 but hey I created them I have50- no 40- okay 35% contribution😅
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Enough talking now imma head out !! Byee guyss❤️
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Aishi OwO
Don't leave us on a cliffhanger, we need the next chapter!
2024-12-21
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