The Friend

The tunnels were controlled by Rudra like he said earlier. But he did not predict the tunnels' unpredictability. They transported each member of the group to different locations. Viaan was thrown off balance in the surrounding white light. The illumination temporarily blinded him. Rudra needed proper training, Viaan thought. Nevertheless, he moved forward and started exploring the tunnel.

The white light was slowly changing to green and Viaan became alert. The tunnel was becoming broad and there was a clearing ahead. Viaan entered the clearing. He was standing under moon light and the trees stood ominous around him. He knew there was something wrong because the clearing and the forest were a world separated from the tunnels. Viaan waited for someone to confront him.

His wait ended when a masked man entered his vision. Viaan was sick of masks by then.

"Not gonna ask anything, eh prince?" The man spoke in a hard voice.

"It wouldn't matter. You would certainly gloat if I did."