Hello and welcome to chapter 5 of P.y.l.a.s

Chapter 4 was mostly flashbacks so now we will get back to the action in the present :3

I'll try devoting more time to write chapters starting the next one.

So if you read my stories be sure to review so I know who reads :3

Anyway enough of my chatter let's start!

Grind's POV

I shot up from the bed, sweat covering my entire body. I wiped away the sweat and thought about what just happened.

'Another dream of Bethma burning down. It's not even a dream. It's just a nightmare that might come true one day if I don't kill Ran.' I looked outside of the round window only to see that we were still flying and that it was still night.

'Better get some more rest. Once I arrive in Altera I won't be staying long.'

I crawled back under the covers and went back to sleep.

"Wake up! Everypong is waiting for you!"

"Ugh... five more minutes." I quickly pulled the blankets over my head.

"Does Amos need to pour a bucket of water over your head?"

"Alright Amos, just leave the room and I'll get ready."

"Okay! Just hurry!" The Ponggo left the room.

I removed the covers from over my head and stretched my arms while yawning. Rubbing my eyes, I sat up, sitting on the edge of my bed. I slowly stood up, yawned again and walked towards the chair were I left my clothes. Changing quickly, I walked towards the door. In my hurry, I didn't realize I hadn't tied one of my shoelaces properly. Tripping on my shoelace, I hit the metal door with my head and stumbled backwards, falling on my butt on the hard floor.

"Ouch..." I painfully rubbed my head as I shakily stood up, feeling dizzy from hitting my head.

I tied my shoes properly and I opened the door and walked onto the deck of the ship. We had arrived and the airship was docked on top of Altera. Funnily enough the Ponggos live inside of the floating island. I jumped off the airship and landed on the island.

I went inside the dark tunnel leading inside the city. Seeing wasn't a problem as I easily switched my eye to night vision. The tunnel was just dug out and made of dirt. There was an occasional wooden pillar to prevent the tunnel from collapsing. I could see the faint light of the exit getting brighter and brighter every step I took going down the tunnel. Then I arrived at the underground city of Altera. Even though the city was underground there was still air; it was being pumped in from outside. There were lights everywhere so it also wasn't dark. I walked around for a bit when I found a place to stay. It was called the Ponggotel. I walked through the automatic doors and entered a very bright room.

The floor were made of white tiles and they reflected the light from several lamps on the white ceiling. The walls were also white with a horizontal black line. In front of me was a dark wooden counter with a Ponggo behind it. I walked towards it.

"Welcome to the Ponggotel. How can Affra help you?"

"Do you perhaps have a room left?" I asked the female Ponggo politely.

"Yes, it's 200 ED per night."

I handed her the money and she gave me a key with a tag; 1H. I went up the stairs to the first floor.

The hallway had the same ceiling, walls and floor as the reception room I unlocked room 1H and entered it.

I turned on the lights and looked around the room. The colors were the exact opposite of the reception. The floor was covered in a black carpet and the ceiling was painted black. The walls were black with a white stripe instead of white with a black stripe. In the corner of the room, there was a simple bed made of black painted wood and with white covers and pillow. Opposite of the bed stood a television on a white table. In the other corner was a simple white square table with a black chair. I took of my cloak and hung it over the chair. Seating myself on said chair, I took out my diary.

Day 7

I arrived at Altera on the Black Crow. Currently, I'm staying at a hotel in Altera Village and plan on leaving tomorrow. I've been having nightmares of villages burning down lately. If I don't stop Ran in time, this might become reality. I can't let this happen.

I closed the diary and put it inside my pocket. Seating myself on the bed, I turned on the television. I changed channels for a bit until I found what I was looking for.

"Hello and welcome to the Global Elrios News. This is your reporter Ariel."

After the G.E.N was over I decided to go and sleep. I changed into my pajamas and went to sleep.

And that's it : /

Sorry the chapters are getting smaller and smaller.

I assure you the next one will be longer!

Thx to Rosamanelle as always for helping out.

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