Feast of Veritas (Continued)

Deserax was barley able to hear Gwene through all the screams, but he and Dalikos both managed to get through the creatures and into the passage with Gwene.

(TOMORROW IS NATIONAL KAZOO DAY!)

"%&$&!!!!!$#%*$%!!!!!" Verron cursed loud and often as she slashed her way through the horde with a short blade. When she finally got out, she was bloodied and seriously pissed-off.

(Banjo-Kazooie ftw!)

Gwene went to help out Verron and kept some ReDead's from taking her back into their midst.

The ReDeads clogged the opening as the Heroes fled the hall. Their arms reached for living flesh, but could not grab it.

As the party traveled through the tunnel, the screams of the monsters echoed behind them.

Gwene was helping Verron along the way "Are you sure you're alright? I can take a look at those wounds of yours."

Whispers traveled through the tunnel, echoing in everyone's ears.

Look for the Eye of Truth. They said.

(Can I join this?)

(Who did you have in mind?)

(My character slyvia)

(What makes Slyvia strong-souled? How does she go about making a difference in the world?)

Deserax looked at the wall of zombies. "Well... I guess we go the other way.

(I don't know what you mean by strong-souled but with make a differance in the world if you mean help it she would do anything to help it if that's not what you mean I don't know)

(What makes Sylvia a strong hero?)

"Yeah, guess so," Konbei said, taking a step back from the wall of zombies, his blade drawn.

Deserax, still having his flaming sword, used it as a light source. The passage was dark, and blank. Just like an average secret passage way.

"Why is it that secret passages are never interesting..."

"Speak for yourself," Konbei said.

(Slyvia is a strong hero because she would fight any opponent no matter what it is I hope that's what you meant by strong hero)

(Veritas has invited people who have fought against Ganon's reign in OoT. Just fighting everyone she sees doesn't meet the requirements; that just makes her sound like a brute.)

The whispers grew louder with each step the group took.

Seek the Eye of Truth.

Nuala kept heading down the tunnel, curious about the voice, but being sure to keep her guard up.

The tunnel finally ended, leading into a large room half-filled with water. At the far end a massive stone face glared at them, a waterfall flowing from its gaping mouth. Its arms reaching out, with its right hand holding onto something small and purple.

This was the true form of the Atrium.

"...What the hell?" Konbei muttered upon seeing the room.

The trees that had once seemed so alive and thriving were now dead, empty, and some even petrified. Gargoyles looked down from the high ceiling. The water was constantly flowing, but continuously filthy, appearing almost toxic to the touch. The place was lit with the same multicolored flames as before, but now coming from the top of demonis skulls staked on poles as disturbing torches.

Gwene looked at the water and cringed "I wouldn't go near that water."

Deserax looked around. "Again, Konbei this looks like a nice spot for you to live. If you don't mind someone trying to suck out your soul." Deserax joked.

"Damn. We were all tricked good..." Dalikos muttered.

Something moved underneath the muddy ground of the Atrium. A long rotting hand went to grab Verron.

Dalikos heard something and saw the hand. He pushed Verron out of the way, but the hand got him instead.

"Let go!"