Protectors of Pandora

Chapter 47 ~in a hole lot of trouble~

Sir Charles slowly opened his eyes, his vision was blurry at first at he blinked to clear it. Once he did he saw that they were in a cage, well a makeshift cage really, it was just random pit with steep walls that they couldn’t climb with a grate of rusty iron on top, above the grate was a rock ceiling, they must’ve been in a cave. Quan was angrily honking in the kairuku language, and most everyone else was still unconscious. “Where are we?” Charles asked Ron who was sitting in a corner. (His feathers were ruffled and he had a black eye.) “we’re in the mines, should’ve guessed purlovias would be the miners…” He said. “They were heavily trained fighters for miners..” Charles said. “Yes, they even defeated me! NOBODY DEFEATS ME!!!” Quan yelled. “Uh we just did, and quiet down in there!” A purlovia called down from above. “Oh? It is quiet you want?” Quan said mock sincerely, he then continued honking even louder than before. The guard moaned in annoyance. “Is anyone heavily injured?” Charles asked. “Ping and Richard, the purlovias moved them somewhere else, hopefully to care for their wounds..” Ron said. “What do we do now.” Evelin asked. “We hopefully get some answers, I’m guessing Alfred isn’t here or we would’ve been put in with other slave miners, but since the purlovias are the ones mining, he must not be here.” Ron said. “Perhaps we just haven’t been put in with them yet.” Charles said hopefully. (He knew it was unlikely but he wanted to find his friend.) “either way we gotta escape and find out what we can about Khar and Alfred’s whereabouts.” Ron said. “Maybe we should ask why they attacked us in the first place.” Lee said. They seemed to agree so he continued, calling up to the gaurd, “Why are we in here anyway? Why did you attack us?” He asked. “It was a preemptive strike, we knew why your here..” the gaurd said “and why is that?” “Your enemies of the monarchy, come to rob us of our precious metals, duh.” “No we’re not, we are actually all knights under her majesty, the Yeti queen.” Charles said. “What? Don’t you know there’s a new Queen?” “Actually she was just overthrown. By the original Queen.” Charles said. “You know what they say: out with the new in with the old!” Trickster said. “Ya, they don’t say that. (Groan) ohh I guess I’ll go ask the boss what we should do about you, if your telling the truth…” the guard said.

There was a long wait before the purlovia came back with his boss. “What’s this about a new Queen and you being knights or somethin.” The boss (who was an anky) said dismissively. Charles explained, “well then, I guess we better let you go then.” The anky said. The purlovias dug out a path for them to get out of the hole and started to fill it in. “Would you like a tour of the mine.” The ankylosaurus said in a depressed cold voice. “Umm sure?” Ron said. “Moleandre here can show ya around. Is the new Queen still wanting more of the same metal?” The anky asked. “I believe not, we don’t want any of that retched substance.” Charles said. The ankylosaurus rolled his eyes, clearly annoyed, “well that what do we do with the stuff!” He asked. “That’s none of our concern, destroy it, for all we care.” Charles said. The ankylosaurus scoffed and angrily stomped away grumbling to himself.

The house of madness

Chapter seventeen: Mission instructions.

The team followed Marvelo down the hall. Willow was in the lead right behind Marvelo. Hailey and Brutus were behind her and Daniel was behind them and Camille took up the the back of the line with Jaron in front of her. Finally they came to the black gates that led to the throne room. Marvelo stepped in first. Willow stepped to the side to “wait for Daniel”. She stuck her foot out a bit to where when Hailey was passing her, Hailey tripped and fell to the floor. Hailey’s face hit the concrete. “Ow!” Hailey exclaimed. Willow cocked her head at Hailey. “Oops.” Willow whispered in a unapologetic tone. “You okay Hailey?” Daniel asked walking up. “Yes I just…(she looked at Willow) tripped.” Hailey said. Daniel took Hailey’s hand and helped her to her feet. They gazed into each other’s eyes for a moment. Frozen, unable to move. “Hailey’s eyes were so innocent and naïve” Daniel thought. Her eyes were a bright hazel and so…enchanting and mysterious. Willow watched them with a jealous face. She glided over and took Daniel’s hand. “Hey Danny! Come on let’s go! We don’t want to be late.” Willow said. “That’s okay Willow I don’t think-” Daniel began but Willow led him away into the throne room. “What was that about?” Hailey asked Brutus. Brutus shrugged. “I think… that Willow woman is jealous of you and thinks your trying to steal Daniel from her.” Hailey scoffed. “Why would I do that?” Brutus shrugged again. Then they walked into the throne room. Tom sat on his throne and surveyed them as they entered. Jaron came over and stood by Hailey. He put his arm around Hailey’s shoulders protectively (Jaron is very protective of his sister) then began stroking the back of her head gently. Hailey put her head on his shoulder and clenched his hand desperately for a reason she didn’t know. Camille walked in last, stretching her wings. Tom’s eyes flickered to Hailey and Jaron briefly and for a second Hailey thought he looked sad. Then he set his gaze back to the rest of the team. “Marvelo. Tell them the mission.” Tom instructed. Marvelo nodded and gave his master a short bow. “Now…none of you know much about this but…the betrayers escaped again.” Marvelo said. The team groaned. “Actually we did know that.” Hailey said. Marvelo narrowed his eyes at her. “And HOW did y’all know?” Hailey grinned. “You just told us.” She said. Daniel, Jaron, Brutus and Peggie snickered. Willow rolled her eyes exasperated. “Before NOW!” Marvelo snapped. Tom cleared his throat. “You all will be going….except for Hailey.” Tom said. “Aww looks like daddys afraid his wittle girl is gonna get hurt.” Willow leaned over and whispered. Brutus growled at her. “Back off punk!” Brutus whispered. “Your mission starts tomorrow so get ready…..now you are all dismissed.” Tom said. All of them filed out of the room except Hailey and Jaron and Peggie and Brutus. “Please sir. Please let her come. She’ll be fine I’ll protect her.” Jaron begged. “Please father…I can do it. I promise. Please, pretty please? Puhleasse?” Hailey begged. Wait…had she said that before? Had this happened before? Tom sighed. He couldn’t resist that face. “Fine.” He said. “Yes!” Tom watched them go. Hopefully this went well.

-SunnyFox57

The Obelisk

-Chapter 54-

Night had come.

The five had gotten as much sleep as they could throughout the day, and shortly after the sun set, the trapdoor was closed, and everything was dark.

Forest lay by the bars, resting his chin on his talons. He wasn’t very tired after all the shut eye he’d gotten already, but he needed to conserve his energy as they waited for the Prince to arrive.

Slowly the amount of guards diminished as the rest of the prisoners went to sleep.

This was what Coal was counting on, Forest thought. Oh, I hope he knows what he’s doing.

Crimson sat with her eyes closed against the corner of the cell, her tail flipping back and forth. Spark was near her, curled up in a comfortable position. Rust and Nyx paced acrossed the cell quietly.

Finally, when what seemed like hours had passed, he heard a quiet scuffle of claws down the hallway. Everyone perked their heads up.

The dark figure of the Prince appeared, colored dark blue and indigo in Forests night vision. He fluffed his wings silently and Forest heard a tiny jingle of keys.

Coal approached the cell door. There was a slight c l i c k, and the Five stood up quickly.

“Shhh,” Coal hushed quietly. “Come on.”

The cell door opened, letting out a tiny creak. All of the other prisoners were sleeping, and there were no guards in sight. The Five carefully exited the cell, fear and excitement bristling along each of their spines.

Coal led the way down the hall, but Forest suddenly stopped, remembering something.

Nyx turned to see why Forest had stopped. “What?” She mouthed.

Prince Coal whirled his head around, his expression irritated. “What are you doing?“ he asked.

“Wait,” Forest said quietly. He gestured for the Prince, and Coal carefully trailed behind him.

Forest haulted to a stop at one of the cells, and turned to point at the sleeping figure inside. “Free him too,” Forest said.

The Terror bird glanced at the sleeping Thylacoleo. “Why?”

“He doesn’t deserve to be trapped here,” Forest whispered.

The Prince hesitated, then nodded slowly. He held out the keys and slipped one in the lock. The door swung open. Forest whispered his thanks. This was a big risk for the Prince.

Forest padded inside the cell and nudged the Thylacoleo softly with his snout. “Wake up.”

“Hmmmph?” The Thyla lifted his head, squinting. “Who—what—“

“Shhh, quiet,” Forest whispered. “We’re breaking out.”

The Thylacoleos instincts kicked in. He stood up, tired but ready, and bobbed his head in cooperation.

Forest nodded back. “I’m Forest.”

“I’m Bramble,” whispered the Thyla. “Let’s get out of here.”

They stepped out of the cell. “What now?” Nyx whispered.

“I know the quickest way out,” the Prince said.

“OK,” Forest said. “But first—there’s something else we need, too.”

A hyena’s scars.

Intro.

Zora was a hyenadon. She lived with her pack. Zora had always know she was different. She just didn’t know how different she was…

Chapter one.

“Zora!” Her mother called. “Get up!”Zora sleepily rose from her bed of leaves yawning widely. “I’m coming.” She said in a stunningly gravely voice. Zora started. “Huh?” She said. Her voice had turned back normal. Zora shook her head, dismissing it as sleepiness. But was it?

Well that was chapter one of a hyena’s scars. I hope you like it. Sorry it was so short the next chapter will be longer, then rest of the chapters will all be in hyenadon.

-X-23.

A hyena’s scars.

Chapter nine.

“And how do we do that?” Axel asked. Zora shrugged. “I guess we’ll just have to figure out a way, Roxy said she wanted something…” Zora said. “What?” Axel asked. Zora shrugged again. “No idea.” Axel sighed. “This might prove more difficult than I expected.” He said.

They headed back to the village. “I gotta head home.” Zora said. “Do you want to meet me tomorrow?” Zora asked. Axel grinned. “Sure.” He said.

Sorry if this was a short chapter! I’ll be posting the next chapter soon!

-SunnyFox57.

A hyena’s scars.

Chapter eight.

The crowd around Zora backed away from her. They all thought she had killed Ezra. She pushed her way through the crowd.(which wasn’t hard because they were backing away from her)

She ran a short distance into the forest. She came to a field, with flours blossoming everywhere. She collapsed in tears in the field. “Why would I do it?” She said to herself. “Nobody believes me.” She continued. “I do.” Said a kind, gruff voice from behind her. Zora spun around. She saw a dark brown, almost black hyena. “Who are you?” Zora asked. “Me? Oh,I’m Axel.” He said. “And you’re Zora?” He asked. Zora nodded. “I don’t think you did it.” He said. “Why?” Zora asked. “Well…you seem to nice to do…” “Murder?” Zora asked. Axel nodded. “Don’t worry I can help you.” Axel said. Zora’s face lit up with an idea. “That’s it! All we need to do is convince the tribe leaders or… catch Roxy in the act!” Zora exclaimed. Little did Zora know how hard that would be.

Next chapter coming soon. Everything is going as planned. *laughs evilly* 🤪. #FF4L. ✌️

-SunnyFox57.

Sorry guys I’ve been kind of busy with school but I’m working on the next chapter.

Yours truly,

-SunnyFox57.

This thing is a nightmare. I found two of them stuck in a hole, so I thought, oh, no big deal. I’ll move on and see what that is up there. But then I was heading up and got attacked. I turned around to see what it was, and the last thing I heard before I died was it’s cackle, as tough it were thinking, what a stupid human. Hahahaha!😂

A hyena’s scars.

Chapter thirteen.

“All right, here’s the clue: they say that three minds are smarter than one but in reality one mind is as smart as three.” Roxy said. “Now remember don’t tell anyone. Also I suggest you figure it out quick because if you don’t…things are going to get even funner!” She slinked off through the crowd until she had disappeared. “We gotta tell someone.” Axel said. Zora sighed. “Like who? Who’s gonna believe us?” Zora asked her friend. “Hi Zora!” Andrew said coming up behind her. Zora smiled at her brother but on the inside she was worried. What if Roxy came after Andrew or her parents? “If you’ll please excuse us Andrew we gotta discuss something.” Zora said. “Okay!” Andrew said cheerfully. Zora and Andrew walked outside to a place where no one else was around. “Okay one mind is as smart as three?” Axel said. “What could that mean?” Zora wondered.

New chapter coming soon! Sorry if it takes a while. I don’t know if I wanna continue this story yet….

-SunnyFox57.

A hyena’s scars

Chapter twelve.

“What do u want?” Zora asked. Roxy grinned. Then cocked her head. “You SHOULD know.” Roxy said. “For peet’s sake give us a clue!” Axel exclaimed. “Shh, quiet down there puppy.” Roxy told him, her tail wagging back in forth slowly. “You’re not gonna be much help to Zora but yes, I can give you a clue….”

Sorry this chapter was short, I gotta go! I’ll write later!

-SunnyFox57.