Triple X System

Kyle, am sensing an abnormal flunctuation of strange energy from him.] Snow broke the silence. It had just been a minute since their battle with the black ants.

And were tired and worn but they were now faced with a new prescence.

Why are you here? Kyle calmly asked. He couldn’t tell if this figure was male, female or beast. Nor could he tell what it’s purpose was here and now. But he didn’t sense any malice coming from the figure.

I live here. The figure lightly scoffed. It’s you I should be asking that.

Not responding Kyle intently stared at the hooded figure trying to read through it’s intentions.

If it lives here then there might be more of it’s kind. He plaused not sensing more of this strange presence nearby. But still the possibility of there being more of this hooded figure couldn’t be ruled out.

No, there isn’t more of my kind, and if I wanted you dead trust me.. you would be. The hooded figure said making Kyle’s heart skip a beat.

I-it read my thoughts. Does it have a high telekinesis skill or ability? The idea of reading one’s mind has always been theorized by scientists as being a myth.

But now with the emergence of abilities and strange superpowers. It wasn’t a matter of real or fake but low or high.

[I highly doubt that. If it does posses a telekinesis skill or ability then it wasn’t used as I couldn’t feel a break or link.] Snow softly said calming Kyle’s mind a bit.

At first he’d thought the system had been breached again by a powerful opponent. Probably a few ranks higher than him, in the ranks of Vladimir and Lilith. Which would only spell more disaster for him but luckily, it wasn’t the case.

Turning the figure suddenly started walking away. If you want to live then follow me.

And why should we trust you. Your presence doesn’t exactly scream friendly. And the fact you didn’t harm us now could be a trick to letting our guards down. Kyle frowned.

They were in an unknown foreign castle on a suicide quest. And having encountered a lot lately trust didn’t seem to be a reliable word anymore.

Ha.. if you want to be food for the beasts here then be my guest. But I fail to see how this will side your quest in rescuing Lumia. The figure uttered continuing on walking leaving a bewildered Kyle behind.

How does he know?

Lumia castle was separated a bit away from the kingdom. But word of Lynn’s havoc and lumia’s kidnapping was known to all. Along with the destruction of parts of the castle and it’s kingdom.

Nevertheless knowing troy he was certain it would be contained within Lumia walls.

Hesitating a bit Kyle contemplated on if to follow this figure. Though they had the map it didn’t provide key details about specific places on it. Only highlighting few images with words displayed on it.

Simply put it was limited GPS, with limited coverage. With the addition of enough booby trap that could kill them if they made a mistake.

Thank you, but no thanks. Kyle said stunning the figure a bit not expecting that.

Very well then. Snapping it’s fingers the room suddenly started shaking startling the trio.

Bang bang!

Several boulder sized rocks fell from the ceiling crashing into the ground. Furiously shaking the room which threatened to collapse any minute now.

Gritting his teeth Kyle looked for an exit but couldn’t find any. Like the intersected crossroads moments ago had magically disappeared without a trace.

Bastard! Kyle screamed trying to move his legs but only winced in pain. Stumbling in his steps along with a stinging pain.

[Wait.. I don’t think it’s trying to kill us Kyle.] Snow abruptly spoke.

Seriously? The room if literally caving in on us. Kyle sarcastically said seeing the room still falling apart.

[No, my sensors are detecting traces of an unidentified mechanism in use.] Listening to her Kyle didn’t believe at first. But looking closer he could see the room wasn’t caving in but in fact restructuring itself.

Replacing the old red brick walls with eerie green lights with a more white one. That seemed to have been made from smooth white pebbles.

Even the ceiling had been removed. Displaying the clear crystal sky with three moons in view. Parts of the ground had been destroyed, replaced with white tiles and statues that sprouted upwards.

You might want to move from there. The figure said. Paying heed Kyle moved from spot along with xia and Ron going over to where the figure was. Standing at a relatively far distance from the figure.

Unbelievable. Kyle softly muttered experiencing all this. He’d only seen such happening in exploration movies and fantasy movies. But now he was watching it happening with his own two eyes.

Welcome to the hall of the fallens. The figure said with a warm tone.

Clang!

A final clang sound erupted as the room shifted into balance.

Follow me, there is something you need to see. The figure said already walking away like usual.

Not having a choice Kyle and his parents followed suit tailing behind the figure.

I’ve always seen all these in movies but I never thought this was real. Kyle uttered with a hint of shock and excitement staring at the perfectly sculptured white statues.

If you like what you see then you’re surely going to die for what’s inside. The figure smiled. Going up the colourful steps made from different marble colours.

Reaching the end of the not so long steps there was a silver gate with an embodiment of two lions in front.

Open. The figure calmly said and like a command the two silver doors opened. Revealing a breathtaking sight.

Before their eyes layed a golden hall littered with golden coins all over. A long majestic oval table made out of gold was positioned at the center of the hall.

On top were several cutleries also made from gold. Even the ceiling was adorned with gold and a touch of silver. Simply put everything here was gold!

Shiny! Xia and Ron both exclaimed hurriedly rushing into the hall. Heading over to a pile of gold coins playing with it.

I never thought they’d be a handful. A light smile formed on Kyle’s face seeing his parents happy.

It had been a long time since they spent time together on earth. And never for once had they exhibited this playful character until now.

[Don’t tell me you’re going to cry.] Snow teased feeling tears building in Kyle’s eye.

In your dreams. Kyle retorded. Shaking his head a bit he stared at the figure thinking of something.

This place, what’s it called?

The hall of treasures. Walking forward he gestured Kyle follow suit. Taking his seat at an empty chair Kyle followed suit.

That space is already occupied by the owner. The figure uttered making Kyle raise a brow. He’d thought this hooded individual was the owner of the castle but it seems there was a bigger fish.

What’s your motive? Why bring us here and show us all this. Kyle asked with a stern face. He’d been playing along to see were this went but it was time to get serious.

Motive? The only motive I have is to help people. The figure retorded in an annoyed tone making Kyle’s brow crunch more.

Bullshit! I highly doubt an unknown stranger would help three people it hasn’t met from the goodness of it’s heart.

It?

I couldn’t decipher if you were male, female or something else through your hood. So I termed you it. Chuckling a bit the figure slightly shook it’s head.

Humans are such fascinating creatures. It said in a sweet feminine voice.

I must really thank his highness for giving me such task. The individual spoke again this time using Kyle’s voice.

A shape shifter? Usually according to the books he’d read. Shape shifters were beings with the ability to change shape.

Mostly impersonating a person or an item they can shap shift into. But in some books shape shifters also posses the ability to steal the voice of whatever it copies.

[ I wouldn’t necessarily say its a shape shifter but more of a mimic.] Snow butted in.

Mimic? He knew what mimics were. Being spirits that could mimic the voice a person.

It was similar to shape shifting ability but without changing into the person. And mostly believed to be demons.

Tsk. Humans fantasize too much. If I was a demon you’d be aware. Getting up Kyle’s senses were on high alert. His hand just inches away from the hilt of the frozen katana.

I should be able to take it. Kyle had a determined look if any surprises were to occur.

I must say though. You three are by far the most intriguing creatures I’ve seen. With a light smile the figure snapped it’s fingers causing the hall to shake violently.

Dark shadows potruding beneath it’s legs spreading everywhere. Turning the once golden escapade dark.

It’s time for your first trial. The hooded figure said in a sinister tone. Two omnious green eyes staring at Kyle.