As he trudged along the plains of despair, Leon knew that their physical bodies were left unguarded back at the Orchid Road.  Hopefully, whoever finds them meditating would just shrug it off as two boys relaxing, and go on their merry way.  But, there were more important things to consider, and that was to find out whether the experiment was a success.  Slowly, Leon weaved through the mazes of gnarled trees in search of  the Warden.  His lamp illuminated the tendrils of shadows, revealing monstrous creatures that merely ignored him.  Decaying hounds and festering avians were common sights alongside the bones of the ones unlucky enough to have stumbled into the Isles.  This entire world was left in a lot of doubt, and even Leon did not know the full capacity of existing in this realm.  If they died here, would they be able to return?  If they died back in Darkwell, will this be their final resting ground?  A plethora of questions whose answers only led to more questions.  

Leon figured that their powers were limited in the Isles as compared to earth because he could only summon one ghoul at a time.  This may be a fruit of his own lack of strength, but it was all Leon knew for now.  Now, the lad sunk into the heart of the thick decaying forest of the Shadow Isles.  There were signs of death and pestilence wherever Leon looked, and shadows could be traced as far as his eyes could see.  What if he was just chasing ghosts?  What if Travis never reached the Isles?  Would Leon need to scour this entire mental realm to find him?

However, before his mind could ask more questions, he heard the dragging of chains behind him.  Instantly, Leon spun around, shovel stretched, and pose rigid.  Lo and behold, Thresh stood before him.  However, the warden appeared blurry and translucent; the flaming head shimmered softly with an emerald hue.  Then, Thresh spun around as he began walking towards another direction-- into the darker side of the woods.  

[color=598527]"Should...  I follow him?"[/color]  Leon debated internally as he continued to watch the warden's fading visage.  With the shadows closing in, Leon decided to bet blind as he rushed after Thresh, and continued to trail the warden's spectre.  As they pierced through the abyss of the woods, the monstrosities Leon saw back in the lighter side could not even compare to the horrors he saw now:  titanic, eight-headed arachnids with human faces sewed on its skin crawled slowly past them; titanic millipedes and serpents slithered all around them.  These were just three of the army of nightmares that Leon had witnessed for he had closed his eyes as he saw more and more fiends.  Soon, the lad could now hear the soft waves of an ocean.  When he looked up, Thresh had vanished, but he felt a strange tug towards a certain direction.  Leon scoured the sands in search of his comrade, and after a good few hours, he finally saw the visage of the familiar lad.

[color=598527]"Travis!"[/color]  Leon called out as he reached him.  Travis had now held the warden's scythe and lantern; and this sight gave Leon an eerie feeling down his spine.  [color=598527]"My theory worked.  Our bodies are back in Darkwell, but our consciousness is here in the Isles."[/color]  the lad turned to face the ghostly ocean which flashed, ominous green lights periodically.  Heck, gigantic sea monsters made an appearance from afar.  [color=598527]"Well, welcome to the Isles.  I found my purpose here when I journeyed all around the place.  My spawn location is always beneath the giant oak tree on the other side of that forest.  I'd guess that this beach will be where you will appear whenever you meditate into the Isles."[/color]

A soft, gentle breeze wafted around the two manifestations as Leon hoisted his shovel over his shoulder. [color=598527] "It's time for you to understand the whispers; you must understand Thresh's purpose in the Isles.  I found Yorick's purpose when I wandered around here.  Until you find your purpose, we will keep roaming.  Time is not constant here and in Darkwell.  I roamed for almost a three days back then, but when I awakened, only about eight hours passed.  So, take all the time you need."[/color]  Leon smiled at Travis, gesturing to the shadowy landscape of darkness and death behind them.  [color=598527]"Explore our home, and I will follow."[/color]

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