Prologue

You’ve probably surfed on the winds over the stormy seas in a skyship. In summer, you would have soared high above the hills, taking in the spectacular views. When you flew, there would have been stormy sights, which would cast lightning, or bombs of blue planted all over the sky. You’ve probably been taken to one of the deserted islands, and landed to consume your well deserved picnic. Traversing the skies is harder than in a skyship so be prepared.

But travelling on an expedition to undiscovered lands is risking the lives of you and your crew. You should try battling the winds, or prevent lightning from taking you to the heavens! You should try defeating the most feared creatures of the sky, griffins, which will tear you apart with its hored talons; and the all mighty pegasus, which will torture you until you cry! You should try to survive when supplies are scarce! Few people would want to experience these events. Rumour has it that there is a lost adventurer somewhere on these islands.

Chapter 1

Crowds of citizens lifted the excitement as the sound of engines started. The skyship Jastu was hovering into life. The engines were roaring with motivation after having a long rest. Captain Kestis, who was positioned at the wheel of the ship, was grinning with excitement as the ship rose up and up into the air. They had finally started another adventure.

Cal and Cere observed the ground, it was getting smaller and smaller. Far below, they could see the previous islands they had explored. The trees looked like clumps of broccoli on a plate of greens.In the distance, they could hear the sound of phoenixes squawking in rage.The crew was singing, the gulls were singing and the cities below were jumping with joy.

Sitting below deck, Cal was sitting nervously. This was his first adventure on the skyship Jatsu. He was feeling butterflies in his stomach. On the other side of the ship, Cere was over the moon that her first adventure had gone significant so far. Neither of them knew if they were going to be safe, their lifes lay in the palms of Captain Kestis. 

Within an hour, they were cruising on the clouds. Cal could see the clouds expanding like cotton candy;dragons giant nests, which were made of amethyst, crowded with magnificent eggs; and the souls of fallen explorers travelling to the heavens!” Look at that Cere, it looks like the army of the ******” yelled Cal, cleaning the deck.

Later that night, the weather suddenly changed. An icy storm had occurred on them. Icicles bombed it, thunder intimidated it, and thunder whipped it. Not too far in the distance, Captain Kestis discovered an ancient ruin, emitting an array of light almost as if it was a beacon. The light was like a torch being lit for the first time in a pitch black cave.