“Stephie's going to marry Lei...today.” Hyun Joong broke the news once the laughter subsided.

Although Jung Min's muscles just started working, he jumped up at the speed of light.

“Dude, why didn't you tell me earlier?” Jung Min raged. He clutched on to Hyun Joong's collar. Hyun Joong didn't make an effort to defend himself, as he knew that would enrage Jung Min even more.

Hyung Joon approached put a hand on Jung Min's shoulder, as a gesture of comfort, “We were kinda immobile.”

Jung Min shrugged off Hyung Joon's hand. His rational mind kicked in, but he didn't want it to. His body slumped down on the ground with a hard thunk. He went into his moping stage, with his head burrowed into his arms, and his knees pulled in.

“Instead of moping around, you should find a way to get out of here!” Mi Kum yelled. She had a disappointed look plastered on her face, “And I thought you were manlier,” she mumbled to herself out loud.

Hyung Joon conjured up fireballs, and threw them at the wall. They refracted and bounced into different directions, sending fire everywhere. One hit Mi Kum and she yelped as it burnt through her shirt onto her arm.

Hyung Joon stopped his efforts immediately, and rushed over to pour water on Mi Kum's burn. He made a little bit too much, as Mi Kum was drenched to the bone after he was finished.

“You know, maybe it's like the stories I read. There might be a brick that can be pushed or a hollow plank of wood...” Mi Cha's voice trailed off. Jung Min had sprang up, and in his haste, knocked down Mi Cha.

Kyu Jong dove and cushioned Mi Cha's fall. His magic helped cushion the impact Mi Cha had.

“I know you are sad or angry because of Stephie's marriage plans, but no need to do this!” Kyu Jong threw a brick at Jung Min to make him snap out of his trance. It met contact with the wall behind Jung Min. To be precise, a certain brick. It clicked, and the whole dungeon shook as a magical door appeared in front of them.

“Exactly like the books you read, Mi Cha...” Sang Hee exclaimed.

“But now what do we do?” Young Saeng asked what was in everybody's mind. There were no knob or hinges on the door. There seemed to be no way of opening it. The door glowed, as if taunting them.

“In one of Fei's books that I read, there was a type of magical door that needs blood to open. The person who sacrifices the blood will suffer immense pain. These types of doors usually guard something dangerous.”

“They're called Portugas.” Jung Min finally thought of using his magic. “And it's magical blood that it needs.” He said as the girls made their way to the door, stopping them in their tracks.

“We have magical blood, though.” Sang Hee said for all of them.

“I'll do it, I'm strong enough.” Kyu Jong picked up a rock, and before anybody could stop him, cut himself on his hand and touched the door.

The door stopped glowing. Suspense filled the air as they waited for something to happen. They all held their breaths.

And then there was a purple liquid that seeped from the wall. It trickled down the wall and met with Kyu Jong's blood. Sizzling sounds could be heard as the liquid infused itself into Kyu Jong. Kyu Jong bit his lip until it bled, and let out a little grunt. He shook a little before he staggered, and broke contact with the wall.

The remaining liquid ate away at the wall until an archway appeared before them.

“Why doesn't everybody escape dungeons this way?” Hyung Joon couldn't help but ask out loud.

Mi Cha ran up to Kyu Jong, who was crouched down on his knees, panting, and reached out to touch his hand. Kyu Jong caught her worried glance, and smiled reassuringly, “I'm fine. Let's crash a wedding.” His face muscles were contorted, as if he exerted a lot of effort.

Through the archway, the floor extended into a tunnel. The tunnel was cramped, barely wide enough for two people to stand side by side. The same purple liquid from the arch dripped down from the ceilings. They could only make out as far as the dungeon lights reached.

Hyung Joon conjured up his fire on the tips of his fingers. But it seemed the light could not penetrate the darkness. He stood there looking at the fire, then at the darkness, perplexed.

Young Saeng grabbed hold of a rock. In a few seconds he morphed it into a light bulb. Somehow it glowed without a current of electricity going through it. It lightened up the whole tunnel, but that didn't improve the looks of it. Now they could see the skulls and skeletons scattered around the floor.

“I have to stop the wedding,” was all Jung Min, the germophobic, said. He stepped in, and step after step proceeded down the tunnel. His bravery seemed feigned, though, as whenever he met contact with a skull, he flinched.

Sang Hee grabbed a hold of Hyun Joong's hand. Hyun Joong blushed, and shied away. Young Saeng took her hand instead, and led her through the maze of bones, kicking them out of her way.

Hyung Joon tried to follow suit, and grabbed on Mi Kum's hand. She just glared at him, and ran up ahead, hopping over all the skulls and muttering about her clothes.

They walked for what seemed like hours. The tunnel twisted and turned. The tunnel grew no wider, and the air grew more rank as time passed on. They pressed on, each person struggling to make the next step. Kyu Jong seemed to be struggling the most, as once in a while he had to clench his fist tight, or let out a small groan. Every time he flashed a weak smile and carried on.

It wasn't until they came upon a fork in the road did Kyu Jong collapse. His body shuddered involuntarily, and when Mi Cha tried to touch him, his body was blazing hot.

They stopped for a much needed rest. Nobody knew which road to take. Mi Cha rubbed a wet towel on Kyu Jong. The towel from Young Saeng, and the water from Hyung Joon.

“I think all roads will lead to the same anyways. Let's just pick the right for the heck of it!” Hyung Joon whined for the tenth time.
 

“What makes you think the right road is right? What if its there to trick us and the left road is actually right?” Mi Kum asked, tired of his childishness.

“I think the middle road seems lighter. Maybe it's the light from outside.” Sang Hee pointed out.

Everybody was content that someone took initiative, and gave a logical response. They soon started walking again, taking the middle road. Kyu Jong was being carried in a shopping cart that Young Saeng conjured up.

The tunnel grew lighter and lighter as they proceeded. Their hopes were lifting as they proceeded.

“I think my mind is playing tricks, but I smell fresh air!” Mi Kum cried gleefully.

“Guys, I think it's....” Hyun Joong started to say. He never got to finish. It wasn't fresh air at all. A growl filled the tunnel and reverberated off the walls.

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“Why do I have to wear this much make up and jewelry?” Stephie looked at her reflection in the water with disgust.

“It's a custom! When I marry I will decorate myself like a sea butterfly as well!” Xiao laughed.

“Can't I ask my friends to attend the wedding?” Stephie asked.

“Well, too bad they are already gone. Through the tunnel.” Xiao grinned wickedly.

“Oh no, they didn't!” Stephie's eyes widened, and she tried teleporting to the dungeons.

Xiao noticed her effort. “We have magical charms in the palace. There is no teleporting to be done anywhere here.”

Stephie's face turned furious. She ripped off her jewelry and stormed out of the room, leaving a trail of broken furniture behind her.

She bumped into Lei on her way out.

“Can't you do anything with that dragon? You raised him!” She yelled at him.

Lei just shrugged his shoulders, “He's not like any other dragon. He's a SEA dragon, and sea dragons don't listen to anybody.”

“What if they succeed in killing it?”

“They couldn't.. It's a sea dragon. And if they do, they'd better brace themselves for Lei. Nobody kills my dragon pet.”

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“What in the world is that?” Mi Kum asked.

“Some.. big lizard. I saw him in my visions,” Hyun Joong scratched his head.

“Didn't Fei make it so you don't see stuff late? Why do you never tell us these?” Hyung Joon asked.

Hyun Joong looked away, ashamed, “I.. think of other stuff.”

“Anyways, it's not a lizard, but a sea dragon.” Jung Min corrected, “And the way to defeat it is... snap its neck off.”

“Sounds easy, we just need immense strength,” Hyung Joon flexed his arms, “And if Hyun Joong confuses it to be a lizard, it can't be THAT big.” Hotblooded Hyung Joon rushed forward.

Young Saeng warned, “Kyu Jong is the only one that's actually strong, and he's injured. Hyung Joon, you're not that strong!”

Hyung Joon didn't heed his advice, and disappeared around a corner.

“I guess we'll just have to save his somehow.” Jung Min couldn't help but laugh at Hyung Joon's impatience. He followed closely behind him. The others soon followed reluctantly.

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And I'm back from vacation! I hope this chapter was good. I'll update the next chapter shortly! And I hope you guys like it~ Comment please!~