25 Seal (1/2)
”No need to cry little one” The voice said. ”You are in the care of the great turtle sage, Rafiki.”
The turtle's mouth did not move, the voice was speaking directly into Koren's mind, the same as Hope.
”I have trapped the ghost.” The turtle's head moved closer to Koren. ”You are safe.”
Koren, who was screaming and wailing, stopped. He looked around to find the source of the voice before realizing it was in his mind. The turtle's head came closer, and Koren slowly floated down. ”That Ghost was quite peculiar, very persistent, I've trapped it for now. Tell me little one, what plagues you.” The turtle asked, with its gruff voice . ”Why did the ghost bring you to me.”
”Wha…What.” Koren mumbled in confusion. ”Are you going to eat me.”
”Eat you, why would I eat you. I am the great turtle sage Rafiki, and I have sworn never to harm a living creature. Besides, I am a star beast. We live off of the energy of stars, you wouldn't be much of a meal anyways, haha haha.” Rafiki chuckled, trying his best to make his voice appealing instead of its usual roughness. ”You have nothing to fear from me.”
Koren was completely flabbergasted, no one had ever told him about something called a star beast. Only Hope would know what to do in this situation, yes Hope…HOPE!.
”Big sis, what have you done with big sis.” Koren yelled. ”Let her go!”
”Oh, are you a ghost practitioner, you don't seem like one.” The turtle said inquisitively, its deep and hoarse voice reverberating in Koren's mind. ”Very well, I will release the ghost, lest be said that Rafiki is a Bully.”
”Ahh…Koren can you hear me, Koren.” Hope's image suddenly appeared next to Koren ”Koren I'm right here, can you hear me.”
”I can big sis, I can.” Koren replied with happiness. ”You are safe, thank the ancestors, you are safe.”
”It seems I was mistaken, the ghost did not cause you harm.” Rafiki said. ”Quite an odd pair you are.”
”Koren, this guy can use electromagnetic fields to interfere with my systems. I was there the whole time, but I could not reach you.” Hope stared at the Giant turtle's head with vigilance.
”Well, this is an embarrassing moment. I apologize to the two of you. I thought you were possessed by the ghost and were forced to come here against your will.” The giant turtle said. ”Since that is not the case, why did you come here.”
Koren's feet finally touched the ground, and the invisible field retreated. But the being in the presence of the turtle was still causing some interference with Hope's systems, causing her image to constantly flicker.
”Senior Rafiki, my name is Koren, and the ghost is my big sis Hope. We are sorry for disturbing your sleep.” Koren took a deep breath and continued. ”We came for the thing on your shell. As long as we can take some of it, we will leave immediately.”
”Oh, is it one of those nasty critters on my shell.” Rafiki said. ”Ah, they are very annoying”
Koren and Hope were overjoyed, since the turtle found the metallic crustacean ore to be an annoyance, they could take it from here safely.
”Senior, since you find them annoying, then it won't hurt for us take just a tiny little bit of it.” Koren asked.
”No, no, no. I can't let you do that. These are annoying, but necessary.” The turtle sage moved its head sideways and puffed. ”If they weren't on my shell, my aura would wreak havoc on your world.”
Koren's mood instantly fell, he looked up at the Giant Turtle and Yelled. ”Senior, we only need a small piece.”
Hope looked into the distance and found the piece they broke off when they rushed into the cavern. ”The piece we already broke off, we only need that one Koren. Ask him if that's OK” Hope whispered.
”I have a very good hearing, little ghost. And Yes, taking just that piece should be fine.” The Turtle Sage Rafiki said. ”But you have to do me a favor in return.”
Koren was taken aback, how could he have anything to offer this gigantic spiritual creature. Hope who standing next to Koren looked up at the beast and said ”Oh mighty Turtle Sage, what could we mortals possibly have to offer you. Won't you be in the losing end of this deal.”
”You are right, odd little ghost. The boy and you don't have the strength required to assist me, but I can see your potential.” Rafiki said. ”Perhaps one day you will have that ability, and that is when I shall call upon this favor.
”OK!, Senior we agree.” Yelled Koren, ecstatic at the thought of charging up the Armor and being able to keep his word.
The turtle sage Rafiki smiled. ”Good”
The ore piece, which fell next to the massive claw, floated up and rushed towards Koren, coming to a stop just a few meters from him.
”I am quite curious, these little critters are filled with chaotic energy that is harmful to life of this world.” The Turtle Sage said, questioningly. ”How are you going to use it.”
Hope smile and turned to Koren. ”The Armor has been slowly absorbing chaotic energy going wild in the surroundings, it should have enough to activate and absorb the ore.” Hope said with a grin. ”Show this guy, what he's investing his favor in.”