"Get up right now, or else!" Ciara shouted at Nat, Mends, Cally, and Key. "
"What's wrong, Ciara? Let me just sleep for ten more minutes," Nat replied sleepily.
"Oh, yes, we can wait so that Croclus can burn down the whole underground world," Ciara said sarcastically.
"Okay, okay, I'm up," Nat said sleepily.
"And what type of provisions do you three want?" Ciara asked Key, Mends, and Cally, who immediately got up as they didn't want Ciara to shout at them anymore.
"Pack up, everyone! Get every important thing you guys think we might need," announced Max.
"Where's Corsone?" asked Key.
"He said he's going to distract everyone in the castle so we can get out of here," Max replied.
"Okay everyone, announcement from Corsone , he said that Max , Frank and Mia are gonna take Josh out of the dungeons first, and then we are going to get out of the castle," said Paul while entering through the sliding door.
"But isn't he in so much security? There's no possible way they can get through that," Mends said.
"Well, we have no choice. We have to get him out no matter what," said Paul.
"Let's go then, and you all wait for us outside castle if something seems wrong just go you all have bigger mission " said Frank.
"Can I come too". Key asked
"No Key, You have a most important mission to complete" Mia said while kissing Key's forehead.
Mia, Frank, and Max embarked on a perilous quest to liberate Josh from the heavily fortified dungeon. However, the dungeon was protected by a formidable magical barrier, an imposing dragon, and an inferno that defied comprehension.
As soon as the trio crossed the magical barrier, they were pelted with strange, flesh-eating worms. Frank warned them to move quickly, as the alarms would have alerted the guards that someone had infiltrated the dungeon. Mia, Max, and Frank hastened their pace, spotting a colossal dragon blocking their path.
Max took the lead, instructing Mia and Frank to keep moving while he diverted the dragon's attention. The next obstacle was an indistinguishable fire that refused to be extinguished or subdued.
Mia had a brilliant idea and used her powers to create fire ice, which she continued to do until they passed through the flames. As soon as she stepped past the fire, it roared back to life. They continued through the dark corridors until they heard someone breathing heavily.
They sprinted towards the sound, and it was Josh sitting in a cell. "Josh!" Mia shouted, "Let's get you out of here!" She ran to the bars and grabbed them. Josh tried to stop her, but it was too late, and she was now transformed into steel.
Mia's hand had turned to steel, and she was unable to let go of the bars. "Mia, what's happening?" Frank asked, looking worried.
"I don't know," Mia said, grimacing in pain. "My hand won't move."
"Let me help you," Josh said, reaching out to try to pry her fingers off the bars.
But as soon as he touched her hand, he was also transformed into steel. "What's happening to us?" he asked, bewildered.
"I don't know," Mia said, looking alarmed. "But we have to get out of here."
Max and Frank looked on, unsure of what to do. "We have to find a way to break the spell," Max said, looking determined.
"But how?" Frank asked, looking worried.
"I don't know," Max said, shaking his head. "But we have to try."
The group huddled together, trying to think of a way to break the spell. But as they did, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching. "We have to go," Max said, looking scared.
"But we can't leave Josh behind," Frank said, looking determined.
"I'll stay behind," Josh said, looking resigned. "Maybe I can find a way to break the spell."
"No way," Max said, shaking his head. "We're all in this together."
The group hurried out of the dungeon, with Mia and Josh still stuck to the bars. But as they emerged into the sunlight, they saw a figure approaching. It was Lars, who had cast the spell.
"Ah, I see my little trap has worked," he said, smirking. "You'll make fine additions to my collection."
They looked on in horror as Lars approached, his eyes gleaming with malice. They knew they had to find a way to break the spell before it was too late.
"Lars, release them immediately, or face the consequences," Max declared with a resolute voice.
"Consequences? Are you threatening me? But then, who will break the spell? Only I know how to break it. However, that doesn't matter anymore. I have good news for you - Croclus has been released from the curse. He's back!" Lars exclaimed.
Mia's piercing screams echoed in the distance as she struggled to free herself. Every time she moved, she inflicted more pain upon herself.
"Lars, Croclus is going to decimate the world, destroy our peace, and slaughter anyone who disobeys him. Why did you do this?" Frank asked with a hint of desperation.
"Decimate the world? Destroy our peace? Croclus was a great man. He wanted us to rule this world, and he's right about that. What is the purpose of these humans?" Lars replied with a hint of disdain.
"Humanity is our kin. We are human, Lars. They just lack the powers that we possess. If they aren't interfering with our lives, why should we do anything?" Max argued.
"I'm sorry, Max. I cannot change the situation. You will stay there until I deal with those children," Lars stated.
"What do you mean?" Frank's voice trailed off as Lars pushed him and Max back with a snap of his fingers. Lars cast a magical shield around them, preventing them from leaving unless he allowed it.
"It's been a while since we've been out. I think we should relocate," Paul suggested.
"No, we can't go without Mom and Dad," Key objected.
"Key, we'll retrieve them, but we have to address the much bigger issue right now," Ciara said.
"You're only saying this because your parents aren't here," Key said emotionally. Ciara's eyes widened.
"Key! Max is inside," Nat said.
"And my brother too," Paul added. Key instantly regretted his words.
"I'm sorry," he apologized in lower voice.
"So, you're here," Lars said from behind them.
"Get behind me," Paul ordered.
"Well, well, well, we have guests here. Aren't you going to introduce me to them, Key?" Lars said with a smirk.
"Touch them and face your death." Said Ciara furiously.
" You are gonna fight me because of these filthy humans, woman" Lars growled .
"I dare you to call my friends filthy again," Key challenged. He pushed Lars back with his powers. Key's anger was visible as his eyes has sparks .
"How dare you do this to me, Key!" Lars exclaimed as he rose in the air. He shot fireballs towards Key as he rolled to the side.
"Key, come back. Let's go!" Mends shouted, but Key was deaf due to anger. This time, Key rose higher than Lars and created an electric bolt with his hand. He punched the electric bolt through Lars' hand, and Lars became unconscious.
"Are you okay?" Cally asked as he immediately ran towards Key .
"I'm great, actually. Better," Key replied with a smile.
"Is he dead?" Mends asked.
"Not really, just unconscious. Ciara, I think you should stay here with him. Try to make him conscious and get Mia and everyone else out of the dungeons," Paul instructed. "We should keep moving"
As everyone tried to keep up wit Paul ,Mends asked. "Where are we exactly going Paul."
"Towards final battle!" Said Paul.