forum The Soul Labyrinth

Started April 14, 2019 by @CasiCasino group

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“Trust me, you’re not the only one who thinks that” he commented, sitting up straight.

(I’ve got to go, sorry for cutting it short, I’ll be back as soon as I get up!)

Hinata sighed, finishing her bar and shoving the wrapper in her pocket.
"We should probably try to find another place."

(I have time for just one reply)

Sebastian nodded slowly.
“To where should we go?”

(Choose : The Research Building [Chris’ Lab], The Royal Building [Karat’s Hallway], The Central Building [Edge’s Portal Hallways], or The Soul Garden [The Paradise Plateau])

Hinata stood slowly, energy only slightly restored.
"The Research Building," she said semi-confidently.

Sebastian nodded and did as he did before; carrying Cassius on his back and Matthew in a bubble.
“Let’s go before all goes to hell” he stated, making his way out of the hall.

Hinata followed wearily, keeping an eye on the area around them.

The trail was surprisingly calm and quiet.

Arriving at the building, Sebastian opened the door’s to the building to be met with Chris healing another person.
“Ow ow ow…” the other squealed.
“Stay still for god’s sake…” Chris complained, cleaning their wounds before an infection could happen.
The other person didn’t look like a Knight but they did have magic powers. The dragonfly armor can be found on the table behind Chris.

Hinata was more than slightly surprised to see the figure from the Corpse Plateau.
"Hope we're not interrupting anything," she said to announce their arrival.

The dragonfly owner turned to Hinata.
“Nope, not at all” he confirmed.
“Oh right, I haven’t introduced myself yet. I’m Jay Carter, andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer)’s younger brother and the host of Dragonfly Core” he introduced before grunting at the pain sipping through his body.

"Pleasure to meet you," Hinata said with a slight bow. She wasn't trying to be rude; she just didn't have the energy.

Jay nodded.
“Well, sure… I guess” he knew how stressful it must be, being on vacation and experiencing all of this.
Chris leaned against his chair.
“So… we’ve got everyone of the inscriptions except Aquarius right?” He asked, wanting make sure.
“Cronos won’t hand that to you easily, that I know”

Hinata would find herself dozing off. If she were to open her eyes again, she would appear in a dark room with a stone altar in front of her.

What was it for? What is it that you are fighting for? the words were on the stone inscription in front of Hinata. The text was golden and were sparkling when the slightest of light touched them.

Is it the joy that came from the smiles of those you care about that make you fight?

Is it the illusion of a perfect ending you wished to see?

Is it the flower that you will plant in history’s garden?

What is it exactly?

Hinata would snap out of the imagery, appearing again where she was.
“Uh… Hinata? You dozed off a little, something wrong?” Chris asked.

Hinata blinked a couple of times.
"I fine, I guess I was more tired than I thought…" She knew that wasn't the case, but she didn't mention what she saw.
"And yeah, the Aquarius armor is the only one left." She shuddered slightly.

Cassius and Chris gave her a questioning eye but didn’t ask anything.
“Regarding Cronos, he’s more experienced than all of us when it comes to dealing with the Zodiac Uniforms so… with fingers crossed, let’s hope we don’t meet him when we’re not prepared” Chris brought up, tapping his fingers together.
“We don’t really have a plan to deal with him, it’s only a matter of luck to be completely honest” Cassius added, sighing with clear stress.

(I find it safe to say my characters would either really like me or hate me with a burning passion)
Hinata nodded.
"That's pretty much how this entire thing has gone down. We really need a plan…"

Chris sighed and turned to the Dragonfly armor.
“Hey Jay, are you gonna go to your brother’s room?” He asked.
“Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Well—“ he touched the armor to which it dispersed and covered him almost immediately “—I’ll be going then, see ya” he then walked out of the lab.
Hearing the door close, Sebastian sat out the chair Jay was sitting on and Cassius pulled two chairs out; one for himself and one for Hinata.
“So… what’s our plan right now? What should we do?” Chris asked the entire group

(Endings Listed by each actions are ones which are possible if you go to them, not necessarily the one you will end up with since it’s not the end of the story just yet)

(Choose : Stay within the lab — First Ending)
(Go to find reinforcements — First Ending, Fourth Ending)
(Follow Jay — Fifth Ending, Sixth Ending)
(Actively seek out Cronos — Fourth Ending, Fifth Ending)

(Usable with Julian’s Keychain)
(Follow Jay with Julian’s Keychain at hand — Fifth Ending, Sixth Ending, Eighth Ending)

Hinata put her hands in her pocket, not sitting down just yet.
"What do you guys think of going with Jay? We could always ask for help from him and andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer)."

Sebastian and Cassius both shrugged. It was settled then. Cassius agreed that he will be staying with Chris since leaving the scientist alone was not a very good idea. Sebastian would then be the one who would follow Hinata.
Cassius handed all the inscriptions he had to Sebastian; including the Pisces inscription.
“The only thing we can really hope for is Jay not going crazy on us” he informed, wearing his Awakened Virgo Uniform.

Hinata nodded, then thought for a moment as she said her goodbyes and stepped out of the room.
"And that Cronos doesn't find us."

Sebastian facepalmed.
“Right… that too” he giggled a little as he said those words.

Sebastian closed his eyes and teleported both himself and Hinata to Karat’s hallway. The fountain was in front of them, reflecting the images of the two people. Though the rhythm of the droplets are mildly infuriating as if someone was causing the discordance.

Loki huffed and continued walking "He's a stalker and a creep"

Hinata smiled slightly, apprehensive of what might happen next to them. She looked at their reflection in the fountain for a moment, then sighed.
"Well, let's head in."

Laughing at her train of thought Loki stopped by a building "I keep forgetting to eat i should ask for directions to a restaurant" and she headed inside to ask

Sebastian nodded, guiding Hinata into the hallway. He looked left and right, scanning for someone around the hall.
“andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer) and Karat are in that room” he pointed to a room with a red door.
“Mason and Liam are in that room” he pointed to a room with a yellow door.
“And Paul is alone in that room” he pointed to the doors that led to Karat’s church like room.

The people inside the building turned when Loki entered.
“Welcome!” One of them shouted out. The smell of spices filled the building and a lot of people were organized in seats.

Hinata nodded, not hesitating before she knocked on the red door.

“Come in” a voice shouted from inside the room. Sebastian opened the door and found andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer) sitting beside Karat who was on a bed.
“What are his symptoms?” Sebastian asked right after he saw Karat’s appearance.
“A high fever, constant headaches, runny nose and difficulties breathing” andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer) answered as the Marquess coughed “…and coughing”

"Huh well guess i found a restaurant even when i wasn't looking" Loki chuckled and walked to a seat waving politely to the patrons

One of the employees set a menu on Loki’s table.
“Please call one of us when you are ready to order” he stated before walking to another table and did the exact same thing.

The restaurant was a Korean one and a lot of the food on the menu were definitely spicy.