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// Chapter 90 - Dark Island 
// Story: Quest For Harmony 
// by destinedjagold 
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	On the far edge of the island, timberwolves spotted a portal back to their home world, a door to their safety. They cried in joy and hope, as they rushed towards it. One of them who was ahead, as soon as within range, jumped towards the portal, but the timberwolf crashed its body on the portal, as if the door to their home was closed shut. The body of the timberwolf scattered into pieces of enchanted wood. Another jumped, and another, and another, until a huge pile of wood covered the portal. A few of the timberwolves started digging their way through the sea of wood of their own kind. Finally, the path was cleared, and soon, the dark mist swallowed them from behind.

Far away, a few of the soldiers were on the sandy shore, running away from the fast-approaching mist behind them. One of them, daring his luck, moved to the salt water as far away as he could. Turning, he saw a few parts of the mist followed him, but stopped just on the edge of the water. Glad that he was safe, he turned towards the others to shout his discovery, but stopped himself after seeing the whole beach was already covered by the black mist.

Cars were swallowed by the mist that were left on the mighty bridge that connected the island to the mainland. On the very center of the lengthy double leaf bascule bridge, the leafs were already lifted upward, disabling the mist from reaching the mainland.

A dark shadow suddenly crawled up on the tallest spike that rose from Selaro Town. Reaching the peak, the shadow formed itself into a four-legged creature. Opening its green eyes, the creature stared at its masterpiece with an evil grin. It turned and stared at the raised bridge from a great distance. Its plan on expanding has been put to a halt, but it shook its head. No matter. It could start its new kingdom here on this island, and then...

From the distance, the island was now filled with a dark rippling sea of mist, and slowly spikes were rising from the mist, towering even the tallest skyscrapers. The people in the mainland stared at the island in fear and hopelessness. Reporters were standing near the bridge, where behind them was the dark island. Their live broadcast are aired all around the region, for viewers far away from the scene are able to see what was going on.

A mighty fist hit a wooden table, leaving a nasty crack from its wake. Xilfer punched the table in anger again, while Kronz, although worried, was trying his best to search for a solution through his laptop. Claire rose up from her sofa, and walked towards the window. She wore a worried expression as she kept on redialing Jay's phone number as she stared at the dark island far far away.

The playground was suppose to be a source of joy and happiness for young souls. It was why the town of Sun Ford built a very large one in the middle of the town. However, the ground for such happiness was now but an empty land of darkness and fear. Rain and thunder echoed in the quiet air, accompanied by a faint vibrating noise of a cellular phone on a computer table. The phone's lights were flashing as it vibrated, moving a few inches closer to the edge, until it fell on the grassy ground, beside a discarded apple.