Chapter 5: The Mystery of Ivy

Ivy jumped from the balcony, landed on a branch of a giant-sized tree seated beside. Looking up through the leaves, she could make out the shape of Jenny, looking all over the places. She smiled and continued her way down with skillful and confidence steps. Feet on ground, she steadied herself with knees bent. She glided along the walls and disappeared into a dark alley. Her hands searched in the darkness for something. It took her only seconds to find a switch on the walls. She pressed it hard and a part of the wall ahead of head cracked, made a tiny cracking with the silence around her. Slowly moving upward, a path revealed. She made her way in with ducked head and released the switch. The ‘door’ closed behind her slowly as the pressure on the switch lightened.
Lights flickered on when the ‘door’ closed tightly without a single gap behind her. She continued all the way and reached a junction. She turned to her right and saw a room. Fishing a key inside her pockets, she inserted the key into the lock below the handle while trying to catch a glimpse of shadow behind but saw nothing. The key fitted in perfectly and turned with a slight force. A click sounded. She stepped into her room and locked it from within. She put the key on a table and turned on the desk lamp at a corner. The lamp came to life and covered the room with bright light. A book was placed in the centre of the table, a single bed placed near the desk. She sat down on the chair in front of the table and flipped open the pages of the book. It was her journal. Recorded all her researched results and the journeys she been through. She opened a drawer on her right side and took a pen.
She started to write, ‘4th of May, Saturday. I finally found one of the key holders! Her name was Jenny, the only daughter of a noble family. She was the key holder of Water, and owned the key, Sapphire Staff. It seems I am one step closer now. I had been searching the international libraries about Ruby Prism, Prism Palace and its location. So far I only know it was located in one of the island in Pacific Ocean. Tomorrow I will search more about it. Signed, Ivy. Time: 3.45a.m.’ She rested the pen and flipped closed the book. She rested her back flat on her back and stared at the ceiling. A voice kept echoed in her mind, “Ivy, listen to me… You… you must stop… stop the Ruby Prism from activating… It… it will… will destroy the whole… whole mankind… She… She must be stop… You are my… my only hope… Please… Pro… promise me… “The voice tailed away. Ivy closed her eyes, replayed the voice in her mind. Yes, she must stop her.

Ruby Prism Chapter 4: Identity Of Ivy

Jenny woke with sudden. She was still in her bedroom, facing the box and the balcony door. The box was still glowing with moon light beam. She sat up uneasily. Why would this box glow? What kind dream did I had? Jenny suddenly remembered the water human last word, Open your eyes, search in the box, your power will return to you. Cautiously, she held out her hand and took the box. Carefully, she tried to lift up the lid, and succeed. A strong blue beam light shoot out from the box and covered the whole room. Soon, the light faded and revealed a staff. The staff was laid neatly in the box; beneath the staff was a soft blue color cushion. The staff was topped with a sapphire color stone, the body of the staff was white, 2 silver color plate on each end. A pink swirling line covered the body. At the sight of the staff, it reminded Jenny of Ivy’s pendant. Jenny held the staff softly, and noticed the staff was light, nice for gripping.
A knock was heard from the balcony door. Every sense of Jenny stiffened up. Who could it be? Jenny braved herself and unlocks the balcony door. To her surprise, it was Ivy. “Good evening, Miss Jenny. Sorry to bothered you on such late night. Due to my information, you had found out your fate and obtained your power. Am I right?” said Ivy before Jenny had the chance to open her mouth and walked straight in towards Jenny’s bed. Ivy immediately recognized the box, and turned to face Jenny and her staff. “So, you had the Dream. You should have known about your fate, as key holder. Now, I will explain to you about your job. Your job, are to guide the key safely to the Prism Palace. You must ensure the key do not fall into wrong hand. You and I will travel together to Prism Palace after we gathered the other key holders. Any question?” said Ivy and stared straight into Jenny’s eyes. “Yes. Where is this Prism Palace? What is the use of the key? Who are the other key holders you mean?” asked Jenny and sat on her bed. She does not feel any danger from this lady. Her heart tells her this lady could be trusted and would not harm her although her brain told her the opposite thing. She chooses to trust her heart.
Ivy sat beside her and said, “Prism Palace was hidden in the centre of Misty Forest. Misty Forest was located on an unknown island which not noted down on world map. The keys were used to active the Ruby Prism. The exact function of Ruby Prism was unknown. But, there was a prophecy stating that if Ruby Prism was activated by the person had an evil heart, it would be the end of the world. I am still researching about this Ruby Prism. The other key holders left were Sun, Wind, and Fire. I am Wood, guardian of wood element. My pendant was named Emerald Pendant. It contains the power of wood element. You must join me in my journey, in order to save the world.” Said Ivy excitedly and stood up. She embraced the balcony and said, “I would find you again, Jenny. Think it over. The fate of this world is on our hand,” she turned and looked at Jenny, and then she jumped.

Ruby Prism Chapter 3: Fate as a Key Holder

Jenny took a careful sip of her favorite hot cocoa. She examined the box over and over again. After she had the usual monthly dinner with her parent, she had locked herself in her room. Her curiosity couldn’t stop her from thinking about the box. She finished her drink in half an hour. She informed her nanny to clean it up and returned to her bed with the box on her palms. She placed the box carefully beside her bed, on an end table near the balcony. She lifted up the curtain and allowed the moon light to slip in. She needed the moon light to company her sleep every night. This night was no exception. She changed into her pajamas and washed her face. She slipped into her blanket and faced the box. Slowly, she falls asleep while looking at the box. The moon light beam started flowing in higher and higher, finally reached the box. The moon light beam concentrate on the box and the water shape symbol started to glow.
She had a very strange dream. This dream had changed her life, turning her world upside down. She saw her reflection everywhere. It’s a place full of water. She couldn’t know which side is up, down, left, or right. All she sees was water. She continued walked forward, towards the sound where some dripping water was heard. She saw a waterfall. The water flow was slow and steady, unlike the normal waterfall she seen in her world. There was an eagerness telling her to touch the water surface. She braved herself and touched the screen of steady water surface. A wave form from the centre of the lake. A human shape was formed from the water. The water human floated towards Jenny. The shape was getting clearer the each step it took. When the water human reached in front of Jenny, the shape can be made out clearly. It was another Jenny.
“Welcome, Jenny. You are here finally.” Spoke the water human. Her voice was the same as Jenny. Jenny spoke calmly as she usual did, “Where am I? Who are you? What is the purpose you brought me here?” The water human laugh a bit and started spoke, “First of all, you are in a world made of water. Here was the origin of water. Second, I am you. You are me. We are both the same people. But I am you which hidden deep within you. Thirdly, you are here because of your fate. Your fate, as a key holder.” “What fate? What do you mean by key holder? You are me? I don’t understand.” Asked Jenny once again. The water human continued, “Your fate were determined since you are born. You were chosen as the key holder of Sapphire Staff, the power of water element. Yes, I am you. I am the master of water element. I am born with you, but, I am hidden until, you finally discovered the sapphire staff. Where the staff will be? Open your eyes, search in a box, your power will return to you,” answered the water human and faded into the water. Jenny’s surrounding started to fade at the same time.

Ruby Prism Chapter 2: The mysterious man

“Fate? Key holder? What are you talking about?” said Jenny and stared straight into Ivy eyes. She was trying to test Ivy whether she was lying or not. But, Jenny can see nothing. Ivy eyes does not show her any emotion. It is nothing within these green eyes. Ivy chuckled and said, “You will know it very soon.” At the time Ivy ended her sentences, a wind breeze blew and Ivy faded. Right in front of Jenny eyes. “What the…?” Jenny stepped forward few steps, look around and below her balcony. No sight of Ivy. “Strange…” said Jenny to her own. Shook her head few times, she turned back into her room and locked the balcony door. She continued to dress herself up. At 3pm, Jenny met up with Danny in front of Pearl Mall. Pearl Mall is the biggest and most famous mall in the whole country. It contains almost everything. Clothes, shoes, spas, saloons, arcade shops, markets, you name it.

“Wow, you are pretty as usual.” Teased Danny. He was standing below a tree, wearing a striped collar shirt and both hands inside his long jeans pocket. “Less talk, more walk.” Said Jenny and changed her direction towards to mall instead to Danny. Danny laughed a little and catches up with her. Danny’s laugh had caught several girls nearby attention. The girls stared at the pair full with jealousy. A man wearing a cloak knocked Jenny’s side.

The man’s cloak had covered his eyes, showing his nose and mouth only. Even his hands were hidden beneath the cloak. When the man spoke, his voice was deep and rough, “I am sorry, miss. Terribly sorry.” “It’s ok, mister. I’m fine.” Replied Jenny. When she tried to walk away, the man held her hand, soft but strong. “Wait. Perhaps I could get you something as my apology? Ahhh… I know. A beautiful crafted staff for a beautiful lady. How about that?” Asked the man. Then he held out a box under his cloak and handed it to Jenny. “No, thanks. It’s ok, really.” Said Jenny and pushed the box back to the man. “I insisted, miss.” The man put the box into Jenny palm and quickly walked away. Soon, the man disappeared into the crowd and out of sight. Jenny turned to look at the box on her palms after failed locating the mysterious man. It’s a rectangular box made of wood. Some leaves decorated each edge. A flower blossom in the centre of the box. A water drop shape is within the blossom flower. An unique lock caught Jenny’s eyes. The lock does not have a key hole. It was decorated with a water drop shape symbol. Jenny tried opening it several times with no success. Same goes with Danny. What is in this box? How do I open this? Think Jenny.

Ruby Prism Chapter 1: The Beginning of Adventure

Jenny walks come to a halt. The people that following her had disappear to nowhere. Danny notice Jenny had stopped. He come to a stop just few steps ahead of Jenny and ask, "What's up? You drop something?" when he notice Jenny was looking around them. Jenny took a look around mysteriously, and answer, "Nothing. Let's go." and continue their walk. That's Jenny style of answering. Short, simple, and direct. Think Danny. Soon, they reached their neighborhood area. Each house separated with a narrow path. After another 3 minutes, they waved goodbye to each other and promised to meet again at 3 o'clock later. Once Jenny open the door's house, her nanny, Maria came and greet her. When she took the school bag from Jenny, she said, "Miss, the lunch is ready on the dining table. Today is the japanese meal as you ordered yesterday night. There's a call for you earlier, from sir and madam. They will be back on tonight from Perancis. Any order, miss?" "No. Thanks nanny," answered Jenny and walked toward the dining room. She ate her lunch alone as usual, and stepped back to her room on second floor.

When she opened her door, her favorite odour, lavender flavor air purier wrapped her gently as a welcome. Jenny's room have two section. One is the mini living room where her computer table at a corner. A tall bookself made of oak wood beside it. The LCD television hanging in mid air on the wall and a coffee table shaped of water drop in front. Her favorite sofa surrounded the coffee table with a U-shaped. She gently pushed the door connect to her bedroom aside. Her double bed laying neatly beside the balcony. 2 end tables on each side with a turqouise colour lamp on one while the other is her handphone with a thick novel. Jenny walked straight to her dresser, which is located beside her private bathroom. Her dresser is actually a mini room. Her dresses hang neatly on her left side, bags, and shoes on her right, while her tops, pants and skirts right in front of her. She picked a baby blue T-shirt with water drops as background and a tight knee-length jeans, with her private clothes and towel that hanging on the door of the bathroom. She took a long, and comfortable shower. After half an hour, she came out and sat in front of her make-up table. Blowing her hair dry half way, her nanny informed her that there is a call for her.

She picked up the phone in her room and said, "What is it Danny? It's not even 2.30pm yet." without asking who it is. "Sorry, my dear. Guess wrong person. I'm not Danny. I am the one following you around today." This people end the sentences with a small laugh. From her tone, Jenny knew this people is a girl. "So, what can I help you, miss spy?" Jenny sat down on her sofa while rubbing her hair. "Amazing. You are not even curious how I could get your phone number. Well, check out the balcony if you are interested, my sweetheart." answered the girl and hang up without waiting Jenny reply. When Jenny hang up the phone, she heard some noises in her balcony. She remembered the girl last word were check out the balcony. Half suspecting, she walked toward her balcony and lift up the half transparent aqua blue colour curtain, unlock the balcony door, and pushed it aside slowly. There she is, the miss spy, sitting on Jenny's pearl white chair, looking outside with elbow on table, hand supporting her chin and her attractive dreamy eyes staring ahead. "Nice view you have here." said the miss spy before Jenny say anything. She stood up suddenly, turned around and faced Jenny. She have a long but slightly curly red hair, a pair of huge bright green eyes, wearing a simple green flower pattern T-shirt and a long jeans with green sneakers. The thing that caught Jenny's attention the most is the necklace she wearing at that moment. It's a pendant with an emerald colour stone decorated with a several swirling pink lines wrapping it. The pink lines seems afraid of the green stone that seems might fall off any second. "My name is Ivy. I am here for a mission. This mission, is to find you, Miss Jenny. You and I shared the same fate, as the key holder."

Ruby Prism Introduction

Jenny was heading out from school when Danny called her from behind. "Hey! Jenny! Wait up!" Danny shouted from far away. Danny was the typical cool boy. His shiny short black hair dancing when he was running, his uniform stick to his slightly tanned skin due to the sweat. When he is half way reaching to Jenny, he asked, "Hey, Jenny. There's a new book store open today at the mall. Want to hang out there later?" Jenny, who was standing still on her spot and head slightly facing behind, just nodded. She continued to walk gracefully toward the gate without waiting for Danny to catch up. Jenny was famous for her beautiful but icy face. She is the genius in musical and academic. Jenny, the only daughter of a famous noble family, she was meant to be excel in everything. But her only interest are musical instruments and books. Thus, her parent decided to let her learned almost all of it. Piano, violin, drum, and even bass. Her most famous musical skill was on piano and violin. She was the 3-years straight champion of piano and violin in the international competition. This month, she will be 16 years old. This year will be her first time entering the secondary grade international competition. All the teachers and her parent have high hope on her. Meanwhile, Danny is Jenny's childhood friend and neighbour. He is the star of their school soccer team too. He is the prince of many girls', excellent in sports and academic, rich, and handsome. As usual, Danny do all the talking on their way home. Jenny had kept quiet as usual, but this time, she had a reason for keeping quiet. She had noticed, that a pair of bright green eyes were staring at them in the bushes nearby, and it focuses on Jenny. Jenny had detected this mysterious 'people' presence since they walked out of the school area. But Jenny had kept quiet, because she don't know anything about this 'people'. In case she will mistaken it, she was observing this 'people' action all the time. Jenny's sharp senses will tell her which direction this 'people' heading, the way this 'people' breathing to determine whether this 'people' is a human or non-human. In her mind, everything was running through it. At the end, she had made conclusion that it's a human from the way he breath. Soft and steady. But what is he doing here? Is he a stalker? A kidnapper? Or a robber? She never thought, his existence will change her life forever. Changing her world forever.