109 Did You Hear That? (1/2)
”Darling, look at these beautiful glittering stones. All seven of them are so pristine and happy. This means are children are doing great, right?” A deep and melodious voice questioned.
”Naturally, they are great. What else would they be?”
”Do you think those men will discover them? We did not have enough time to prepare...”
”Stop jinxing us. Everything is fine.” A harsh voice commanded.
It was at this moment, that a slight cracking sound could be heard. Both the man and woman jerked their heads around in shock towards the seven glowing stones. The third one from the right was starting to dim and crack.
”Eden?”
”What's happening?!”
They continued observing day and night, however, the situation was not growing any better. Growing dimmer and dimmer, the stone was cracking apart at a breakneck pace.
”Who is it?! Who would dare injure my daughter like so?!” Growling out angrily, Elbianth could not avoid punching apart the wall. ”Kalerea, we have to go and help her. At this rate, we will lose our daughter!”
”You know just as well as I do that we cannot escape here yet.” Although her voice sounded indifferent, one could ascertain the weariness and worry that leaked in.
”Damn it all!” Breaking more things, the walls all fell victim to the man's temper. However, oddly enough, they all reappeared completely fine afterwards. The pieces of stone dissipated and the scene restored itself. Witnessing this occur, Elbianth's expression turned sour. Even his anger could not be expressed the way he wanted!
Thankfully, the dimming halted and the stone stopped cracking apart. However, the situation was not getting any better which mean Eden was still in a precarious state. Staring with red eyes, Elbianth felt an fury build up in himself that was uncontrollable. Useless, useless, useless! He was so useless. As a husband and father, he could not protect his wife or his precious children. Not too long ago, little seventh's stone also dimmed to a dangerous point. All his children were running into near-death situations, but all he was capable of doing was sit around and watch the stones while stuck in this hell-like place.
”When I leave this place, the first action I will carry out is rip off all their heads!” He clenched his fists until his nails dug into his palm causing blood to drip.
*ROAR!*
A deafening roar escaped his mouth as the anger in his heart finally settled.
”Just sit down and work harder. We need to recuperate our full strength. The faster we do this, the faster we can assist the kids.” Her lips hardening into a straight line, Kalerea also felt deeply frustrated in her heart. But if the strength was not there, what could the weak do other than complain?
...
Greyson shivered slightly as if he could detect a desperate roar in the background. Glancing around, Greyson tried finding the source.
”Did you hear that?” Both Greyson and Rosalie asked at the same time.
”Hear what?” The rest of the group looked at them oddly. The skies on the way to the Fire Altar were completely serene and silent. Confused, the siblings glanced at each other not sure what is was they heard.
”Nothing, must be our imagination.” Sighing to himself, Greyson realized he was feeling slightly anxious.
”Well, on a more interesting note, we are almost in the Amian territory~,” Cerul teased. Obviously flinching, the twins felt like lambs up for slaughter.
”Alright, Cerul, don't keep rubbing salt in the wound. You both, we will wait around the Fire Altar if we get through the test before you can regroup with us.” Aeos spoke seriously.