114 Onward My Stead! (1/2)

”I found the source of the island's gravity, a very special, large, and strong gravity stone capable of great things. I decided that instead of getting a few thousand high-ranked gravity stones for lifting the island I would just take control of the source and use that to lift the island up,” Lachlan explained with a bright smile, as though he was asking to be admired.

”Is it safe? How far can you be before you can't control it and what's the radius?” Phoebe asked.

”Obvious it's safe, I can be 40000km before I get outside the range and its radius is 20km, just the sheer size of it is insane so of course it's safe. That is unless I decide to take a trip to space,” Lachlan explained to reassure Phoebe of its safety.

”Did you tell the others before you decided to take the island into the skies?” Phoebe questioned.

”Nope, I was in the moment, too focused to think about anything else other than getting the island into the air,” Lachlan said.

”Sigh,” Phoebe let out a deep sigh as she shook her head. ”Let's go tell them then, they were probably given a bit of a shock.”

The two flew over to the rest of the group that was currently looking over the edge of the island in shock. They were still rising into the air, bringing a bit of ocean water along with them. Lachlan and Phoebe suddenly landed behind them and the group's body slightly jumped.

”Is this your doing Lachlan?” Simon immediately questioned.

”Yup; found the source of the island's unique gravity,” Lachlan said as he nodded with a large smile.

Lachlan quickly went onto explain why it's incredibly safe before Simon had the chance to ask any more questions. Lachlan then walked a bit forward to look over the edge, seeing the ocean get further and further away brightened Lachlan's smile even more.

”Anyway, we were discussing where we are supposed to position the island. What's your opinion?” Chloe asked.

”Well since we have a portable island I say we travel the world on it. You remember what the Vice-Leader said, I need to increase my willpower and I've spent a bit of time thinking about it; If we travel the world on the island I would possibly be able to find more unique materials that increase my willpower, similar to the berries,” Lachlan explained.

”Alright then, fair enough. So where are we going to go now?” Chloe asked without questioning further. She knew the importance of Lachlan increasing his willpower.

”Obviously Patagoing, we got to give the group there a wonderful surprise don't we?” Lachlan asked.

The group nodded. Anne stood up, the laptop still in hand as the drone just managed to reach the shore of the island. ”I'm going to go back, I still have a few things I want to try out creating; you are all going to love it.”

'Alrighty then. Onward my stead! To Patagonia!' Lachlan shouted internal commanded directly to the stone. The island began to rumble again, but this time it was much calmer, only a very small shake.

”So then, while we're on our way to Patagonia I suggest we place those air stones around important places on the island and possibly bring those gravity stones back. We're going to need them for our defence,” Lachlan said.

”So the island's gravity has changed then?” Simon asked.

”Obviously, that's how I got the island into the air, by changing the source's previous commands. So now, how about we place some high-ranked gravity stones around the island and set them up as a defensive barrier,” Lachlan suggested. ”Oh yeah, if you don't have enough, there's a gap between the roots a little bit behind the world tree from our huts. It is filled with high-ranked gravity stones and also where I found the source.”

They nodded before shooting off. Lachlan then nodded to Phoebe. ”I'm going to quickly go and get my sister.” He shot off towards the group still floating in the sky, Maddie wasn't entirely certain whether or not the island was safe yet.

She noticed Lachlan flying towards her. ”Is it safe to land back on the island now? Also, I thought you guys weren't going to do it for a little while longer.”

”Things changed and yes, now it is safe to land back down,” Lachlan explained. He navigated the floating group and reached his sister who was just behind Maddie. Sarah quickly reached out and grabbed Lachlan's shirt.

”Told you I wouldn't be long,” Lachlan brought her close and held her with one arm. He then shot off back to where Phoebe was, landed on the wooden wall, creating a loudish thump.

”You enjoying the view?” Lachlan asked with a sarcastic tone. He stared off into the distance, the vast ocean that seemed to go on forever as they get further and further away from there original spot.

”It is actually a pretty nice view, the wind also feels pretty good; not to fast, although it does have a slight chill to it,” Phoebe said as she stared across the horizon, the sun was just above their gazes.