Chapter 6

We went to explore the town and also to find clues about what happened. As we travel to the outskirt of the town we met a strange man sitting on a boulder as if he was waiting for someone.

You're here finally, he said to us.

Do you know us? I thought everybody disappeared in this town, Chexyn said.

I've been waiting for you all for a long time now. I know what you seek for, what you most dearly desire, and your darkest and foulest secrets.

Who are you really? Yayan remarked with a very cold face.

I'm just here to guide you to what you are looking for, he replied.

Where can we find the Life Stone? We had an information about it been here, Yayan said.

My children, what you're looking for is not here and nobody has ever seen it before.

"It is only a myth", he continued. The Life Stone also called the Phoenix Stone needs the four Essence stones; Water, Wind, Fire and Earth to activate it. The possessor of the Life Stone will have to go through an excruciating pain and a rebirth just like the Phoenix. It is also rumored that the Fire Stone does not exist either. Therefore, no one has ever seen both the Life Stone and the Fire Stone but, you're the chosen ones and I hope you will find the Stones. Each of one of you has the fate to be the owners of the Essence stones. You have to journey to the unknown and experience all sort of trials to become the owners of the Stones. I believe in you all to find the Stones since you've already found one of the Essence; the Water Stone. To find rest of the stones you have to follow your heart and soul, also the Water Stone will guide you along the way. Your friend here possesses the Stone, pointing to Chenyx.

Me? Do you mean the gem stone? Chenyx asked surprisedly.

He handed over the turquoise-like gem Stone to the man for him to examine.

When I picked up the Stone I feel like I was transported into different world. I was able to fight smoothly as if I have learnt it for many years. Strange things keep happening to me as well, Chenyx explained.

Here, let me show you how to use it; the man said.

They started what seems like a meditation then different symbols started appearing and lastly water bubble and droplets started forming. After few hours they've ended the training session.

This stone will emit a much brighter light when you're getting near to the other Stones. You must remember to be careful, not everything you see is real or safe. Be well chosen ones! then he disappeared.