NOVPUBThe Titan Giant Ape moved through the forest incredibly nimble. Despite its size, its enormous body moved through the forest with fluent elegance, almost flying through the green.
Tang San was running full speed, barreling forward full speed, his small figure almost vanishing in the giant trees, His eyes fixed on the constantly distancing further Ape. Only a blue streak was visible as he gained even more speed.
But the Ape moved in an undetermined course, even faster then him, familiar with the terrain, Tang San internally despaired, the lump in is throat gowing with each metre the Ape vanished further into the distance while he was straining just to gain another second more speed, a little faster, a little more, but he did not stand a chance.
He lost sight of it. Letting out a scream of frustration he started tracking it down, following the path of broken brances and the odd footprint on the ground. He couldn't give up; he was not allowed to give up.
Xiao Wu
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If anyone had seen Xiao Wu right now, they would have doubted their eyes. She was not trapped inside the Giant Titan Ape but proudly stood on its shoulder, stable and with her hand buried into the Ape's fur to hold on. She wore a worried expression on her face, occasionally looking backward.
"Er Ming." She said, stroking the Giant Titian Ape. "Let me go. I have to hurry back as fast as possible. The others will be worried. You shouldn't have come." She left out that she prayed that nothing had happened to Tang Yin; it would have destroyed Tang San, and he might have been hurt as well.
The latter thought one she couldn't even bear thinking to the end. If Tang San was hurt. The pain that spread through her heat at the thought wanted her to make her wail.
Hearing her words, the Titan Giant Ape slowed down until it finally halted and bowed down to let Xiao Wu descend from its shoulder, making a whining sound. Its expression was innocent and sad.
She stroked its fur and then muttered to herself leanning against it. "Brother San was probably injured. He will worry since Sister Yin was probably hurt as well. His twin is the most important to him and I cannot bear to know he may have come to any harm. I cannot stay. I have to leave, you shouldn't have gone pick me up." She gazed at the Ape with big eyes. "Er Ming. The next time you sense my smell, you must first pay attention to who I am with. Don't act so rashly. I don't wish for my friends to be hurt and it would hurt my heart to see all of you fighting."
The Titan Giant Ape seemed to understand Xiao Wu. Its lantern-like eyes were brilliant, and it had an exceptionally gentle expression as it leaned lightly into her gentle touch.
"Er Ming, is Da Ming well?" she asked, and the Ape retreated and nodded.
"That is good. But truly, Er Ming, I have to return. My friends will be worried, and maybe they are also injured. Though since you brought me away, I might as well grab the chance to get my third spirit Ring. Please, will you stand watch for me?" She asked the Ape, which nodded after a moment of hesitation, growling slightly.
"Thank you, Er Ming." She hugged his giant head. "I know you don't like the mention of spirit masters and rings. Will it light enlighten your heart that at least one of them has always avoided killing spirit beasts. I am not the only one a few call their friend, and they know he is one."
Er, Ming blinked and then hummed at a low frequency. Asking whom she was talking about.
"It's Jiang. The Gravekeeper. I have never thought I might ever meet him." she said, making Er Ming blink, surprised and shocked alike as Xiao Wu smiled. "He is, I believe, quite charmed by one of them, Tang Yin. Who would have thought by someone as incredible elusive as he is. Now I really have to get going and settle my third ring." She said, spreading her hands, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. A long, waning, and bizarre sound escaped her mouth as her eyes snapped open, burning crimson red.
Two yellow spirit rings floated around her, as she rose from the ground, hovering, they were weaving up and down her body; an enormous, wide shadow took shape behind her, resembling a rabbit. A faint red light emittied from it that slowly grew more and more intense. Scarlet-like blood light coloring the surroundings britghter and brighter.
The Titan Giant Ape lay beside her, watching the burning crimson light. Both of its large eyes longingly looked at her. Time passed slowly as a layer of purple started being emitted for her body. Starlight-like streaks spread around her, forming a ring, piece by piece. The purple ring at first faint began to set firmly around her.
She took a deep breath and then hovered back to the ground. Her spirit rings now three, one purple and two yellow. She also appeared slightly older. Her features more refinded her eyes more grown up, older then before. She turned backwards and let out a sigh before hugging Er Ming a last time, kissing him goodbye on the cheek whispering see you before she headed back the way they had come from vanishing into the forest like a phantom.
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Leaning against a tree, Tang San gasped for air. His bruised limbs hurt. He stared toward where Xiao Wu had gone as he started moving again. Gritting his teeth, he forced his battered body to move further. With his purple demon eye, working he tracked each and every trace the Titan ape had left with grim determination.
Tang San dragged his body further and further. He remembered the image of Xiao Wu, driven by it, her dazzling smile, how she called him Big Brother, and how she and Yin spent time together. How his two most important people were safe and happy.
"Go." He muttered to himself. Forcing more out of his scraming limps.
Go. No way I'll give up here.
He had never believed in gods before; he had occassionally cursed with Yin upon the gods of her world. In his mind, he now prayed to Yins God with all his might that he would become a believer, to do near everything for the possibility to find Xiao Wu alive, healthy and life. To bring her back.
He continued running.
Wu has to be alive. Please be alive.
