Week - 516 Cloud Flute: Part One by aquadaika

Description: "He was a Draik, though he was different from the ones we know now. To say he was huge would be an understatement. This beast was colossal, with a tail so thick it could uproot mountains and wings so massive they could blot out the sun."

Week - 517 Cloud Flute: Part Two by aquadaika

Description: "Now, I want you to fetch me something. I hear you can get past any guard. Am I right?"

Week - 518 Cloud Flute: Part Three by aquadaika

Description: Laerya's household had settled at the table to enjoy a wholesome breakfast, prepared by the 'chef' Elora. Unfortunately, plans for a tasty breakfast were now out of the question.

Week - 519 Cloud Flute: Part Four by aquadaika

Description: By now the sun had almost disappeared and the sky was growing dark. Laerya grinned with triumph as she saw a huge field stretch before her – they had made it to the Endless Plains.

Week - 520 Cloud Flute: Part Five by aquadaika

Description: The further they went, the darker it got, until eventually they were swallowed up by the darkness. Lae had good eyes, but they weren't sharp enough to see through the gloom.

Week - 521 Cloud Flute: Part Six by aquadaika

Description: "How come you came after me?" Lae asked him curiously. "I... can't let you... go do stupid stuff and... get hurt..." Akorri panted...

Week - 522 Cloud Flute: Part Seven by aquadaika

Description: A vicious howl reached her ears. Daring to open her eyes to slits, she saw Vacerus reel back, shaking his mighty head in frustration...

Week - 523 Cloud Flute: Part Eight by aquadaika

Description: A single tuneless note escaped the flute, blowing through the air, a gentle breeze carrying it towards Vacerus. It was as if time had slowed down...

Week - 541 Greenglade: Part One by aquadaika

Description: Laerya and Akorri had been traveling together for several days now. Lae, the Cybunny, had recently started learning magic – she'd taken an interest in the element of light, but her ability was limited.

Week - 542 Greenglade: Part Two by aquadaika

Description: "That may not be enough," Jacky said. "Most of the people here are born with magical ability."

Week - 543 Greenglade: Part Three by aquadaika

Description: "I want you to try and summon your light magic." Lae held her hands out, watching them. She felt faint energy coursing through her arms...

Week - 544 Greenglade: Part Four by aquadaika

Description: "I can't leave until we've discussed what your group does around Greenglade." She tried her best to feign confidence, though she was trembling inside.

Week - 545 Greenglade: Part Five by aquadaika

Description: "Since when has it been our duty to stop her?" Akorri replied, his eyes wide...

Week - 546 Greenglade: Part Six by aquadaika

Description: "We can't do this by ourselves, so don't even go thinking it'll be just the two of us," Akorri muttered, a finger pointing at Lae in warning.

Week - 547 Greenglade: Part Seven by aquadaika

Description: "Here we are – Tayheir's territory." Laerya took a deep breath as she gazed at the dark foliage around her.

Week - 548 Greenglade: Part Eight by aquadaika

Description: "Of course not." Akorri turned his head away. "Why would I worry about you of all people?"

Week - 549 Greenglade: Part Nine by aquadaika

Description: Laerya also looked down, groaning at what she saw. It wasn't just a long way down; in this darkness, she could not see the ground. It looked like an abyss...

Week - 550 Greenglade: Part Ten by aquadaika

Description: Without another word Lorelei fired a dark purple ball at Laerya. The Cybunny ducked; the ball hit the roof...

Week - 570 Ruined Library: Part One by aquadaika

Description: That was what the celebration was for, after all: to 'honour' the 'heroes' that 'defeated' the mighty Draik, Vacerus. Laerya scoffed at her mother's choice of words.

Week - 571 Ruined Library: Part Two by aquadaika

Description: Lae and Akorri found Jinny outside the large room, standing patiently waiting for them by the door. The open sky stretched above them to replace the stifling ceiling inside. Both she and Akorri were unprepared for what they saw.

Week - 572 Ruined Library: Part Three by aquadaika

Description: "Is Shady comfortable with having two extra passengers?" Lae asked, eyeing the big black Gallion cautiously.

Week - 573 Ruined Library: Part Four by aquadaika

Description: She hoped they would reach the island soon. Not by tomorrow, definitely, but... soon. They had to.

Week - 574 Ruined Library: Part Five by aquadaika

Description: "You're not Akorri." "I am. I'm just different." A purple spark ran through his body. "But I know you don't like that. I know how much you miss who I was before. But guess what? That part of me is fading right now."

Week - 575 Ruined Library: Part Six by aquadaika

Description: An urgent singsong voice broke into Lae's dreams. It was sweet, but harrowed, and had the tone of someone about to commit a desperate act.