THE HABITAT

The cold morning dew cools the environment where Alex was left unconscious, lying onto the wetlands of the marshland. The water vapor brimmed and droplets were dripping onto Alex’s face causing him to wake up.“What happened?” he whispered to himself, opening his eyes slowly. But what he saw was not the horrifying scene he witnessed as his classmates turned purple inhaling the toxic gas that was released, while they were locked inside their own classroom but a vast marshland brimming with life. The sweet breeze kissed Alex’s skin and continues to crawl towards the different parts of his body, making him feel refreshed for he was denied of chance when he was still living in the world. Birds and insects of different species overwhelmed the marshlands making it livelier and peaceful. With their sound serves as a soothing instrument that plays wonderful music. Alex closed his eyes, tasting the kind of freedom and change he wanted to have since he gained hi

Kent, together with the class crowded themselves in the dark part of the cell, making themselves unseen and unheard by the vicious winged predators, guarding them to death. Thanks to the hive’s enormous area, cells that they have been staying have areas that can be a blind spot to the creatures. Standing at the front of the class, the mayor decided to start. “Questions of how we got here are not to be mentioned, for we got here without any clues but the poisoning inside our own classroom. Focusing on the escape, that’s what we should do.” Kent continued to lay out the plan one by one. The discussion went well with the class’ knowledge about the bees and how much they have observed as they’ve been here for quite a time. “Sleep. That’s what we should first consider.” Jessie pointed. “The bees sleep 5-8 hours a day and, with more rest at night since darkness prevents their excursions for pollen and nectar. Jessie added. “However—” Cindy stood up. “With these creatures’ acquisit

CHAPTER SIX Decapitated on her sight, the queen became remorseful, her beautiful facial features left her face, showing nothing but extreme rage. She clenched her fist and ordered all the guards in her throne to attack simultaneously. “Let’s go!” Kent commanded, sounding like a captain in a war. Like assassins in broad daylight, the escape team moved swiftly as they dodged the arrows. A series of attacks came from the massive creatures but it seemed like they can’t hit anyone but the floor. The bees flew, making advantage of their wings. The escape team became worried. they can’t go against flying enemies. Then Jessie ran, not showing his classmates that they’re in a disadvantage and threw his weapon into the air and successfully pierced one of the bees. “I guess javelin throw is a sport to me.” Jessie smiled. Jay smiled, too, throwing Jessie another piece of his spike. “Thanks.” Jessie

CHAPTER EIGHT “Only a scratch?!” he shouted, after trying to slice the man with a turtle mask. Noel had always been proud of his ability to deal piercing slices. Thanks to his long, sharp claws, he had always been good in close combat. But this thing, my claws are useless with it. It seemed impenetrable. Giving so much thought to his enemy in front of him, a whooshing sound stopped Noel’s thoughts and made him take a leap backwards.“Slow, but intensively powerful. The marshland is a scary place.” He realized.If this monster is a humanoid turtle monster, why doesn’t it have its big shell on its back? Instead, a tattered, greyish clothing like a typical homeless man.“Kill…” the monster muttered.What a shivering voice, Noel thought. The monster continued to step slowly towards the humanoid cat.“I can’t deal with him like this.

Walking along the darkened path of the marshland, eight brave souls decided to put their lives in danger. Surviving in these lands means they are ought to battle with creatures they haven’t seen and known before. But its absolute power can help them thrive in these lands.Gazing at the sky above, his eyes are glowing with adoration. Heavenly objects shone enough light for them to see in the dark. “Three moons…” Alex muttered. Blinking exhibits his disbelief, he sighed… they really are in a new world, he thought. Silent splashing sounds continue to resound as they stamp on the marshland’s humid environment. Life is abundant. Glowing insects are emitting their own light, turning their night into their own day. The sweet breeze kissed their skin as they continue to walk slowly and vigilantly towards the enemy’s territory. Their hands are holding spikes, thanking their classmate Jay, who became a porcupine man, not too long ago.