Stone Jaguar 5

Written by Matthew Sinn A.K.A. Sinbad the Mountain

Stone Jaguar/Wounded Retreat

Clashing against Time Taker with our swords striking one another, with me doing my best here to avoid being slashed by his glowing sharp blade. He kept trying his hardest here to take me down. Who were still fighting hard against my nemesis here. With me still clashing against him as the African-Warriors started rushing in. With him seeing this while speaking in pain. From all the strikes I've made on him and his armour. It seems I'll have to....deal with you....another time. As he opened up a portal close by before quickly stepping into it and then disappearing before my very eyes. While quickly closing the portal before I could try to follow him.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Zero Trace 2

With no idea on where Time Taker has fled and have no clue on where Rhodeus has been taken either. My situation here wasn't looking too good. As I later meted up with Time Police and asked them with worry. Have you've found any signs of Rhodeus. One of them with a concern expression replied. I'm afraid not. For whoever grabbed Rhodeus, made very sure. That we couldn't figure out where he's gone. Yet alone being held as a possible prisoner. That or lost somewhere really dangerous.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Mind of Worries

Knowing this was really bad. I tried very hard to think here. On what should be done about what's happened. With the whole fake king and Time Taker attacking my homeland. When this idea began forming within my head. Which was kind of risky, but might also be my best option too. In finding my missing ally. But also a huge risk. Knowing if this goes wrong, then I could end up as lost as he is or worse. Yet this was a risk I was willing to take.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/The Risk

Asking for the village Shaman's help. We waited until nightfall for him to use his wisdom and magic to contact the spirits of the darkness. Which was a very risky move, since not all of them were exactly friendly. As he kept trying here while tossing special herbs into the burning fire before him. As we soon heard this eerie male voice speak to us. Who dares call to us? With me answering the spirits question. My name is Stone Jaguar. Who seeks my ally, a warrior name Rhodeus. Who's been kidnapped by something from the darkness. A dragged to somewhere unknown.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Spirits Sight

Hearing this the dark spirit of the darkness became silent could only assume that they were thinking. As the voice soon began speaking. The one who took you'r friend isn't just one of the shadows. But has become darkness as well. Quickly confused here I replied. What do you mean? The spirits voice answered me. They've been given the gift of darkness, by a strange form of magic. A has taken the strange warrior to a place....known as the Black Plain.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Black Plain

Growing curious and also concerned here I asked. What's the Black Plain? He told me. It's a place which exists within the spirit realm. Where those of fierce fallen creatures and warriors are send. Who've lost their ways, to either the Netherworld or to the peaceful lands of above. Hearing all this I asked. How do I get there? The voice answered. You must offer something to the Shadows. Which only you value. Something truly worthy of us. For only then that they'll open the doorway to this place. But be warned, that getting out will be no easy task. Especially with all those that lurk out there.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Another Doorway

Understanding this the flames suddenly put themselves out. Who could clearly see that this was a sign that the Spirits of the Shadows were done speaking to us. With me also knowing that getting there. Yet alone making such an offering felt like a really terrible idea. Who also started getting an idea on another way to get there as well. While really hoping that it works. Otherwise I'll be giving the shadows something I would surely regret.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Stone Key

Pulling out the magical stone which I carry on me. The shaman looked at me with worry as he spoke. I truly hope you know what you'r doing. For angering the Spirits of the Shadows isn't a very good idea. For they aren't known to be kind. To those who don't give them their offering. Yet alone do something behind their backs. Understanding this I replied. I know this isn't a good idea. But also don't have time. Not when Rhodeus is in danger. With this said I used the magic stone to open up a portal and boldly stepped through. Taking myself to somewhere unknown.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Plain of Souls

Looking around this wide open valley, which was black and grey within colour. I've found this place very strange, but also concerning too. Since I wasn't sure what sort of warrior of creatures were lurking out here. As I began making my way down there and searching for Rhodeus. Who was surely out here somewhere in this huge valley. With me searching for over an hour while seeing no signs of anyone out here. But also getting the weird feeling I'm being watched.

TO BE CONTINUE....!

Stone Jaguar/Sounds

Still looking around for signs of Rhodeus while moving around out here. I wasn't sure which direction to go in. When I heard something directly behind me. That's when I quickly turned around while drawing out my sword. Who saw no signs of anyone or anything there. Which was really weird, but also concerning too. As I resume moving here. Thinking that I was hearing things. Until I heard it again. That's when I knew something was wrong.

TO BE CONTINUE....!