In the darkness

The tramp of the guards could still be heard, so the guys lay quietly on the floor of the dungeon. The travelers themselves did not understand how they ended up in a horizontal position, but they were glad that they were not noticed. However, there was one problem. Prince. He was trying to escape from Madan’s grip, but so far unsuccessfully. - Mad, let him go, — Lex asked. The guy unclenched his hands, but the teenager did not jump up and run out of the dungeon, but shrank and began to cry. - What’s happened? You can go, — the girl said. — The door only opens one way! I can’t go out! — the brunette shouted at her. It turned out awkward… And what to do with it? Don’t leave him like that! - Um… You can come with us. If you want, of course, — Sasha suggested. - And you won’t kill me? — the prince had already begun to calm down and looked at Sasha with hope. - Of course not! You are here because of us! Well, will you join? — Lex asked, not really hoping for a positive answer. - OK. Where are you going? — he asked. - To Emrant. Get up, let’s go. What is your name? Eric, right? — the girl asked. - Yes, — answered the new acquaintance. The trio rose from the floor and Madan opened the map. - So, there are two paths to Emrant. Lex, which one should I choose? - Give me the one that’s shorter, — Sasha suggested. - No! There is a passage to the abode of demons! You can’t go there! — Eric exclaimed. Oh, good. Maybe it’s for the best that we took him. At least he knows everything here. But it won’t be of much use. We’ll leave it somewhere in Emrant. - Okay, let’s go with the second one, — Madan decided. The guys confidently covered about nine kilometers when they suddenly came across a lake. - Eric, what is this? It is not marked on the map! — Lex asked. — Lake Karas. It’s secret, so it’s not marked anywhere, — the brunette explained. - What’s so special about it? — asked the surprised blond. - Anyone who plunges there is cured of all diseases. And over there, in the center, do you see the island? Io grows there. This is such a flower, it can resurrect a person. But it only works for twelve hours after picking. And it grows once every century, — Eric said. - So, it’s better not to tear it down now? — Sasha asked. - Exactly. Let’s go, — said the prince. They moved on. After being on the road for another two hours, they reached the supposed exit from the dungeon. But he wasn’t there. - Okay, stop, the exit is shown right there on the map! Where is he? — Lex asked with panic in her voice and looked at Eric. He just shrugged, leaving an impassive expression on his face. The girl even thought that the boy had deliberately led them into a dead end. — Overwhelmed, probably. Sash, cast your spell, — Madan ordered briefly. Sasha already cleared the rubble without difficulty. Their eyes were blinded by bright sunlight. Eric’s jaw dropped. - How did you do that? — he asked. - I’m Ori. And now you are free. You can leave, — Sasha answered with hostility. - Well, goodbye, — said the prince, and, proudly raising his head, he left the cave. He stood for a while, determining his location, and then moved in the opposite direction from the dungeon. Friends also came out into the light and endless fields opened up before their eyes. There were almost no trees on the almost flat surface. Fields, fields and more fields. We’ve arrived. Well, hello Emrant! - Now what? Where we are going? — Madan asked. - Theodore is buried somewhere under the fields. It’s just not clear where. Maybe when I get closer to him, I’ll feel something. I’m an earthbender, I should feel the vibrations, — the girl expressed her thoughts. - OK. And now I propose to go to the city. Where did Eric drown? There! Let’s move out! — the guy decided. The friends went in the indicated direction. Madan became bolder. I remember what he was like. It was a pity to watch. And now he is a real warrior. He can lead us if I fail. I seem to be a good influence on him. Sasha even grinned. But how, after all, can one find Theodore? It is unlikely that he reacts to every Ori of the earth. But my mother brought me here for a reason. She knew I could handle it. I wonder how she talked to me? She died. What if she survived and I can find her? It would be great. I don’t want to live with my father. If I ever return to our world. No, of course I love him, but it would be better to live with my mother. I wonder how people will react when they find out that their rulers are no longer there and they are free? Will they be happy? Or will they be confused? Will it hurt the rulers? And Eric, it turns out, will also die. Sorry for him. When he led us here, he didn’t even know that we would bring death to his entire family! So, what kind of veal tenderness? These magicians oppress people, they deserve to die. But Eric… he doesn’t even look like a magician, much less a villain. So… Why do I think about him so much? I like him? No! He’s snotty and pathetic! Besides, I like Lesha. I wonder how he’s doing? Probably, after our meeting, he often invites TU Sasha to go for a walk. Did he notice the change? Or maybe there is no other Sasha at all? Maybe she died? No, of course it is! And what about THAT Sasha? Are you used to it? She probably likes it there. Maybe she even found friends there. Maybe she is very different from me? What will I do when (if) I return? Will I be able to understand what Sasha was doing there? My life will never be the same again! Well, maybe dad and I will communicate more… And with Alyonka. Has she forgiven me yet? And I would start dating Lesha. He’s still a cool guy. Madan walked next to Lex, occasionally glancing at her, but noticing that she was almost not watching the road, deep in thought, he also began to think. What’s wrong with your parents now? What if they were killed because we ran away? Then I have no one else. Except for Sasha. But she doesn’t seem to be very interested in me. After saving my world, she will return to hers and forget about me… And she is beautiful. But I have no chance. I’m just an ordinary guy. What if I perform some kind of feat for her? Well, they don’t have that anymore. Everything is different there. Even this Eric has a better chance! Yes, she will prefer any guy, but not me! What will I still do after the people are freed? Will I return home? And will I live alone? But it’s not for me! I want to become a great ruler! But… Who will make me one? Even if everyone finds out that he helped Sasha, they will give all the glory to her, and they will forget me. I won’t achieve anything. What if I use Theodore? No, it won’t work. Only Ori’s power works there, I can’t handle it. Nonentity. What if Sasha doesn’t succeed either? After all, the book says that only the most powerful Ori will fulfill the prophecy. Maybe Lex isn’t the strongest? But why is she in this world then? Maybe she should find this most powerful one? Where does this take me? Of course Sasha can handle it! Eric walked to Emrant with a smile. Everything went according to plan. He played the harmless and helpless boy well. The matter remained small. Fulfill the prophecy. Of course, Eric knew that he would die. But this was not a fact. He brought the guys to Emrant. Part of his work in history is done. But he knew that it was not finished yet. He had to help Sasha fulfill the prophecy itself. Of course, he knew that it was Lex who had to save the world. Knew that she was not from this world. He also knew what would happen in the near future. He hasn’t looked further yet. Yes, this was not necessary. This could have been done at any time. He knew what outcome awaited Sasha and Madan. Eric knew that the three of them left Irotip. He knew that Erya was killed by Madan. But something did not give him peace. But he didn’t understand what yet. The guy sighed heavily and teleported away.