Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ The Black Rose ❯ Secret of the Cave ( Chapter 3 )

Japanese word translations

Ningen - humanYoukai - DemonYouki - Demon Energy or Aura
Miko – PriestessGomennasai - I beg your pardon (id), I’m sorry, excuse me
Neko – Cat
Okaasan – Mother
Okoosan - Father
Baka – fool/idiot
…………………………̷ 0;………………………… 230;…………………………& #8230;………………………… ;…………..
Disclaimer - *sigh* I own everything in this fan fiction, Dammit how many times should I say it?
Locke: *tries to saw metal bars with a metal nail file*
Pixy: What are you doing?
Locke: Nothing!
Pixy: *raises eyebrow* Doesn’t look like nothing.
Locke: Like I’m telling you! *Full moon emerges from behind clouds and shines through the small basement window* YES!!!
Pixy: *Holds hand out and a black shroud covers the entire house, shielding from the moon’s rays*
Locke: *Looks shocked then turns head toward Pixy with an annoyed look* Oh you Bitch.
Pixy: *Smirks then walks away*
Girls: *Wakes up and all smile at Locke*
Locke: Oh No! GET AWAY FROM ME!!!
………………………&# 8230;………………………… …………………………̷ 0;……………………….

She groaned as her eyes slowly opened only to stare at the hard stone surface. She sat up and quickly placed her hand to her forehead, feeling a splitting headache. She felt a warm liquid stream through her fingers, but she ignored it. She looked around for her friend and saw her lying on the ground unconscious.
“Sapphire!” She called out and crawled over to her side in a hurry. Pixy lifted Sapphire’s upper body with her arm and looked down at Sapphire, gently shaking her. Drops of blood from Pixy’s forehead dripped down to Sapphire’s cheek as she remained unstirred. She looked up at the new gaping hole on the ceiling of the lower level of the cave. “How far did we fall?” She asked herself, then looking around at their new location, her jaw dropped at the scene.
It didn’t look like a cave anymore. The secret level they had fallen into looked more like a temple tomb or ancient ruins of a forgotten land. There were large stone pillars that matched the stone walls in its elegant design. Along the walls were unlit torches that lead to a long dark path. Pixy lowered Sapphire gently to the ground and stood up looking down that path. She began to feel that same pull she did before she blanked out, back up at the upper level of the cave. That pull grew stronger and without even knowing what was going on, Pixy’s legs began to move down the path. One by one, the torches lit themselves as if they waited for Pixy to proceed, following her footsteps.
Then there at the end of the long pathway, was a grand stone doorway. She stood before it transfixed and slowly, with uncertainty, pushed the door open revealing a pitch black room. Again her movements went on autopilot, and she stepped into the dark room. The moment her feet passed the doorway, torches along the walls lit up, nearly blinding Pixy from the sudden light. She took a moment for her vision to adjust to the light.
“What is this place?” She said in awe. It was like a throne room from long ago, yet it was untouched by time. The curtains were not faded in color and were not decayed or torn. They were a beautiful shade of red so vivid in color. A gorgeous chandelier hung from the ceiling with gold and crystals. The paintings that hung on the walls were fresh and what surprised her more… were that they were portraits of herself and her family. A tear ran down her cheek as she wondered if she was home. She walked deeper into the throne room and the door behind her slammed shut. She turned to see the door behind her, but then her attention turned back toward the thrones. She saw a large golden pedestal appear in front of her.
Pixy approached the pedestal and gazed down at the contents it held. There sat six glowing orbs all different in color; red, blue, green, yellow, white, and black. She slowly reached for one but they began to glow fiercely. Suddenly, they all sprang out from the pedestal and were flying around in the room with great speed. One orb sped towards Pixy and in an instant imbedded itself into her right palm. The others burst through the room’s door. Pixy’s palm burned and she screamed from the immense pain. She fell to her knees and grabbed hold of her right wrist, forcing her hand into a tight fist. It’s was not long after that the pain began to subside. She opened her hand to see the black orb protruding a bit from her palm.
“Do not be afraid, dear child…” Pixy’s eyes widened from the voice and she looked up and she held back tears. The man standing in front of her was tall and had a strong and regal look to him. He had jet-black hair that draped over his broad shoulders and golden yellow eyes. A golden crown adorned his head and his handsome face was strong yet sweet. Next to the man was a beautiful woman with long flowing white hair and crimson eyes. A beautiful velvet dress clung to her slender and curved form and trailed behind her. Her expression was ever so loving, smiling with vibrant red lips that stood out from her pale skin that glowed like an angel.
“Father… Mother…” Her voice wavered, sad but hopeful. The man and woman frowned.
“I am sorry dear child.” The woman began.
“We are not your parents…” The man continued. “…We are the spirits that guard the Elemental Orbs. We merely took the shape of the loved ones in your memories. This room changed the same way.” Pixy’s eyes lowered to the ground in sorrow.
“We have much to explain to you, child.” The woman said placing her finger under Pixy’s chin, raising her face to look up.
“What is this in my hand?” Pixy asked, her tears now drying.
“The Elemental Orb of Darkness…” The man said. “… There are six orbs in all; Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Light, and lastly Darkness.”
“But why do I have it?!”
“There are beings chosen by the orbs. Once awoken from its slumber, they would seek out their master. You my dear child are the Keeper of the Black Orb.” Suddenly, Pixy began to hear the screams that echoed through the castle corridors from long ago. Her eyes widened and she looked around horrified. The woman embraced her.
“Your memories also hold a dark presence…” The woman sighed. “… There are people who would stop at nothing to obtain the power of the Elemental Orbs. The Orbs contain unlimited power over its element. So imagine the damage an evil heart could do with all six at their control. That man knew that a member of your family would be Keeper of the Black Orb and tried to find who it was.” Pixy’s heart sank with her words.
“So… it was my fault Mother and Father were killed?”
“Not at all…” Her voice was sympathetic and sweet. “You are not to blame. It was something far from your control. Now that the Elemental Orbs have awakened, they will find their masters. That man… will be after them as well.” Pixy’s eyebrows furrowed at the thought of that man here at this world. She did not fear him; that would probably give him satisfaction. No… she hated him with every fiber of her being and she wanted him to suffer for all the anguish he had caused.
“This is not the time for vengeance girl!” The man said, reading Pixy’s thoughts. “You must find the others and with all your powers combined, you can stop his plans. He grew significantly stronger in ten years just as you had, you would not be able to stop him on your own.” Pixy sighed heavily, trying not to let her temper soar with the man that looked like her father.
“Who and where are they?”
“Your Orb will lead you. Find the others before that man does.” Pixy stood up and saw that the man and woman were slowly disappearing. Her heart ached as she reached out to them only to have her hands pass through. She wanted to hold on to the images of her mother and father. She then looked down at the black orb in her right palm. She turned around and to her surprise the stone doorway was wide open. She gasped when she remembered about Sapphire. She quickly ran out the door and down the pathway.