“So…this is “near death”…”

“This is the work of a very ancient evil, the Dark Genie. 400 years ago it was sealed away after it almost destroyed the world. Now, they sealed it, because they did not have enough power to destroy the genie. And now it has been unleashed upon the world yet again… I am almost certain that it was released by the East whose greed has blinded them from its terrible power. What’s worse is that it is the same spiritual energy as us, Spirits. And we are not strong enough to bind it, seal it or destroy it.” said the Fairy King.

“So…nice to know and all, but it’s not like I can return to defeat this genie even if I could…”

The Spirit King chuckled. “Oh, but it does have to do with you…because, remember how I said this is a borderline? Well, I can also send you back to the “Life” side of this border… I see a great force inside of you which may be able to combat that of the Dark Genie’s… I also see a purity of heart which is extremely rare even among Spirits…Y’now what? I’m going to stake the world’s fate in you. Allow me to bless you…”

Argh! What’s this light show?

A stream of lights flowed from the King’s staff and into my hand, where it settled into a weird, blue stone. Funny thing is…it feels as if the stone is like a second heart…

“Surprised? THAT is Atlamilla. Now, when your village was attacked, I put up a barrier so that it wouldn’t be destroyed, but the blast scattered each building, thing and person. They are currently sealed within Atla. With Atlamilla, you can unlock the Atla and then you can create your world again. Don’t look that way! It’s going to be very bright soon.”

And with a flash of bright but not harsh light, we were in an empty lot.

What is this…where am I? It’s dark…and…am I…is this death? If so, where’s Toan? He was coming to save me, but got caught as well…so…tired…

Lucky they didn’t see me…I realty have to be more careful next time. What can I do? Oh, I know…I can go see Simba and ask for the Atlamilla…I’ll bet he’s protected everything within Atla…

Whoa… so…why are we in an empty lot? And…hmm, this looks strangely familiar…

The Fairy King chuckled. “Well, this is no ordinary empty lot, my boy! THIS!” gesturing to the land behind him “was, is your village.”

WHAT?!

“I did say that I protected your village. They are merely scattered. Now boy, don’t look that way! As long as your have Atlamilla you can restore this village and many others to it former glory, even make it better! I see that you’re confused, so I’ll give you some time to work it all out.” And with that, the Spirit King vanished in another 3 second light show.

Hmm…I…can fix all this…no…I WILL fix this…

Toan, can you hear them?

I nodded and smiled

You should be able to hear them.

Voices…

Voices of the Wind…

Voices of the Trees…

Voices of the Animals…

And the Voices of the Earth…

They are calling for your help…

Toan, you will probably meet and say goodbye to many people. In talking to these people you may receive clues to defeating the darkness. Look for them.

Now, Toan, your adventure will begin!