Knight's Tale: In the land of

Knight's Tale: In the land of Dreams







                        Episode 15: The Welding goddess At last



Finally after a long week of traveling they made it to the Flatlands; they were both tired by their looks, and that wasn't the main part.

The town here seems to be a great welding spot; as you can see most of the people here have great statues of Kokoa, the welding goddess.

Reaching the warrior's inn he got a good night sleep; Koki was finally happy with a nice bed Amora, his dragon friend was already asleep.

Like always time blows like the wind bringing dawn; Koki got up getting ready to meet the welding goddess in her temple.

Kokoa temple was a few miles from here, so he had to get started finding her; Amora took to the sky with her mighty wings.

They saw a volcano near by it seemed active, but Koki was afraid of approaching it; then he noticed the lava didn't hurt him at all.

This must be the temple of Kokoa now, and that was a relief for Amora; Koki got off of her heading inside the temple.

Kokoa was busy wielding something as he entered; she turned around looking with her fiery eyes that glared.

Koki shivered as she looked him dead in the eye, but she wasn't very fightening; she will continue her work later on. Kokoa needed to talk to him for a second or two.

"Don't fear me Koki I am a friend of yours, so don't be afraid of my eyes dear; I know my sister sent you here to me. However this time we don't have much to rest now Koki.

You see I too need help myself dear, and after me you will go to the underworld; however dear something is corrupting the flatlands. I happen to know this person very well, and I will also say she's a devil.

Teke-Teke she is know as the blade witch and she is harming the very citizens here; I've tried to stop her myself. But something devilish is controlling her moves...I know it.

No doubt that Hypnos is behind all of this madness; ever since he came along the lands have been turning evil. I've been getting messages from the villagers they are scared to death.

You must defeat her and take her sickles away Koki; once you do that I will help you on your quest.

For with the metal I will make another weapon for you Koki, oh and make sure you get some pink tourmaline.

I know how to use them very well dear it will be helpful to you, so are we in agreement then?" Nodding Koki left the palace heading for the lair of Teke-Teke.

Leaving the palace he got back on Amora softly, but before he could leave the plains a little villager stoped him.

He had something that's going to be helpful for him, and this thing had to do with great speed.

"Koki wait, don't go yet I have something for you; this item is going to be helpful with battling her.

She is the queen of speed buddy! I've seen Teke-Teke before with those blades, and I can tell you she's deadly.

So, you think you can out run her? Fat chance she'll destroy you before you can ever lay a hand on her, and isn't that scary brother?

Hey I know what to do! I'll give you the necklace of speed; don't worry I made this myself you can have it...it also protect you from magic attacks.

So what are you waiting for Koki? We don't have time to talk all day long; please defeat the little witch for us. We'll be forever grateful when Teke-Teke is gone." Koki thank the little man for his kindness.

After a few minutes of flying he found the timber woods; this place seemed to be riddled with the souls of the dead.

Koki patted Amora softly she was uneasy about this; while they walked on he was shivering nervously.

Something was out here watching their every move; the only question is...who is watching them now?

All of a sudden Amora roared showing her teeth; but there wasn't anything around out her.

Koki got off her to check the surroundings; then with a flash Soul feeders came out of the woods.

Trying to dodge them one hit his side; causing Koki to have extreme pain. However he defeated them to get through the woods, but what was beyond here was still a mystery.

He reached the lair of Teke-Teke, oh what a terrible sight it was; it was like a dark and devilish creature lived here.

Walking inside Amora followed him closely, so wouldn't you know she was expecting him in her lair.

"Koki...Your mine!" Teke-Teke managed to hit him however it was a small scratch to his face.

It was a small cut he recived, and boy Koki was shocked to see her in person; he noticed that she had no legs at all.

This means she had to be some type of spirit; however the one question he would like to ask is...How powerful is she?

"You don't fear me Koki...? Why...? You must fear me you little fool, oh I see that Kokoa sent you here.

Koki...I will tear you apart from your waist down. Look upon me I'm the demon Teke-Teke. Koki, I will bring your fears to life. Are you ready for my attacks?

I will cut you in two...then you will share the pain I have." Koki must be careful of this demon. There are many legends about Teke-Teke...but none have ever came back to tell their side of the story.

Teke-Teke came with a 'Twin Slash' attack, Koki managed to dodge her quickly; however one of the blades hit his face.

Oh, the pain on Koki's face was excruciating by the look; blood fell down his face slowly as Teke-Teke approached him.

She wiped the blood from his face with her sickles; then she wiped the blood on her face.

It seems that she enjoys his little agony; she smiled as if her pain was going away. Blood dripped from her face, oh the horror of her devilish looks.

"Your blood feels so warm...I want more of your blood Koki. Give me your sweet precious blood Koki...give it to me now!" With the Banshees wail she came with speed.

Koki dodged her attack left and right, but all of a sudden..."Ah!" Koki screamed as she cut him with her blades; this time it did a good bit of damaged.

Koki wasn't losing much blood at the moment, but if he get's getting hit he will. This demon Teke-Teke was menacing; even her eyes scared Koki to death.

With his blade, Koki was able to land a hit on her; it was a big one to be exact. Maybe her frightening looks got him going; but it seems that only makes her mad.

"You scratched my face...You scratched my Face!?!? You will pay for this Koki...you will pay with your blood; I will devourer you!" Showing her teeth she charged at him like a devilish spirit.

However there was one thing she didn't see; and that my friends was Amora. She jumped up and bit her on the arm, one of her sickles feel off causing pain.

By the damage she took it looks like she done for; and to make sure of that Amora attacked with a holy flame.

Sure enough she was defeated at last; but something dropped on the ground hear his feet. It was the final piece of the map they needed; however something else fell down with it.

It was a small silver key, Koki looked around the room. He found a large chest that had silver on it; maybe this is the key that opens it?

Opening the silver chest; Koki found some golden bars, a little cage, and the key of the after world.

But before he could leave discovered a strange black stone; he took it with him too. Koki got everything packed heading back to Kokoa; but not before he got some tourmaline.

Finishing up on her welding, Kokoa noticed Koki approaching her domain; sitting down on her throne she looked at him with kindness.

However her mood was about to change really soon; for he had things that will make her jump for joy.

"Ah I see you brought back the sickles Koki, good I will make your blade...wait what's this strange chest dear?

Oh, you have the key with you dear; good please hand it to me so I may open it. My word you found the Key dear good, but wait what's this? Oh...Koki you have done it!" Koki looked up, he got spooked a little bit.

"What did I do Kokoa? Did I do anything wrong?" Kokoa giggled softly at Koki. What he didn't realize was, he did hear a big favor.

"Koki dear, you did me a great favor when you defeated Teke-Teke; I'm happy that you took her out dear.

For not only did you find the key, but you also found the sacred cadge; that my dear was the item I really needed.

Oh dear it seems that the cadge is broken; don't worry I, Kokoa will gladly fix it. Ah, I see that you brought some gold bars back did you?

Great Koki, I will use one of the bars now; the other one I will make for another item later.

Hmm...I don't happen to know what to with this stone; however my sister the goddess of truth might know.

I will teleport you to there fast Koki; now don't get scared. I will finish you sword while your gone. Now you have helped us all, we thank thy dear; however that doesn't mean we haven't won just yet.

Now dear I will bid you a farewell dear...goodbye for now." Koki looked around as the flames engulfed him.

Once he opened his eyes he was shocked, he was back at the temple of Shinjitsu. Even she was shocked seeing him here; however this means he's helped all of her sisters.

"Oh, Koki your inside my palace now; so did you help all of my sisters? Good, now that's settled we can continued on; but do I see the key of the after world?

Yes that's it good going Koki well done; well that's at least one thing done. However there is something else you have, but what's that dark stone you have dear?

Oh, I see that it's the stone of doom; good we have a way to the underworld. So, you also found the sacred cage too?

Great now we have a good way of sealing him; however that my dear wont be quite easy now Koki.

Now go back home to Fusao, he will help you with the stone; however I don't know if he can do it well." Koki left to go back home his sword wasn't ready yet.

Because he was at the temple of truth the trip wasn't long; reaching home he will be able to rest well tonight.

However it was too late to ask Fusao anything now; and thus ending the day however tomorrow will bring new adventures for them all.