A/N: Well... One sanctuary down, seven to go. We get to see (Well, hear.) a little bit of Paula here. Not going to really say who Paula is quite yet... You just have to read and find out!
After eating I decided to buy more supplies for my trek in Giant Step. I wasn't aware how difficult it would be, or what would be there waiting for me. I bought myself a new bat, some medicine, band-aids, and, just because, a good luck charm. I'd need the good luck, if it gave me any. Once I was stocked up on the miscellaneous I made my way toward the gate of Giant Step.
I pulled the key out of my pocket, inserted it in the keyhole, and twisted it. I heard a satisfying click as the door unlocked. The hinges on the gate were rusty and made a loud screeching noise as a pulled the door open. Behind the gate was a small shed, which seemed odd. I was almost certain this would bring me to some caves or forest...not a small shed. I went in the shed anyways, and my guess was right. The shed had a gaping hole at the end, and outside of the hole was a large cave. I gripped my bat tight and swallowed. Here goes nothing, I thought.
As I entered I was almost immediately attacked by some slugs. I didn't feel threatened by them (and I wasn't). Honestly, all I had to do was simply step on one and the others fled almost immediately. Dozens of them were around the cave, along with some other suspicious looking animals and insects. There were some rowdy looking mice crawling around everywhere, along with some black metal ants. In order to get farther in the cave, I had to battle with a few of these. It was really nothing, though. The ants were a little pesky. I really hoped I would never have to encounter any more metal ants after getting through this cave. They were a bit unsettling.
I maneuvered my way around most of the enemies, up ladders and ropes, through passageways and tunnels. It seemed like this cave never ended, I was starting to lose hope. I found a safe corner of the cave and plopped to the ground. I rummaged in my backpack for some snacks and found a cookie. Gnawing on the cookie I examined the cave. Something white, glowing, and round caught my eye. Behind it was an opening. I was ecstatic. Did I find it? Whatever "it" was I was sure I had found it! I swung my bag over my shoulder and ran toward the light.
I cautiously approached it. I wasn't sure if I could just walk through this light or what. It looked like the light was glowing from something solid so I took my bat and carefully touched it. The light suddenly went out, and just as quickly as it went out something appeared. It was a giant, titanic, ant! I jumped back and held my bat up in a position for me ready to fight. The ant said, in it's cold metallic voice, "This is Your Sanctuary, but it's mine now. Take it from me if you dare." The Titanic Ant charged at me.
My first instinct was to swing my bat at the Ant which, unfortunately, did nearly nothing. For a long while I was making fruitless attempts at hurting the Ant and dodging it's attack. I soon realized that the only thing I could do to hurt it at all was use the PSI powers I had realized earlier in my adventure. I'd use the power of PSI while it attacked me. This went back and forth for what seemed like a lifetime, though it was probably only five minutes at the very most. I was completely exhausted, and no energy left to use my PSI. I took one more desperate swing at the Ant.
I was very lucky, as the Titanic Ant must have been equally as tired as me. The weak swing brought the Ant down. It crawled out of my way and passed out. I dragged myself into the small tunnel, which on the other side I saw light. I crawled slowly through the small tunnel toward the light. Was I dead? Probably not.
I emerged from the small tunnel. My eyes squinted as I looked around the large open area. There was a giant footstep on the hill. I cautiously approached. It felt like a large burst of energy had knocked me right off my feet. I felt more relaxed than I ever had in my journey so far. I also, for whatever reason, had a flashback of when I was younger. I saw King as a puppy, he sure was cute. I stood in my sanctuary pondering what had just happened. I must have stood there for twenty, maybe even thirty minutes. Was this it? This is my sanctuary? My thought process was interrupted by a melody. It was coming from my backpack. I rustled around my backpack, trying to find the source of the sound. I soon discovered it was the stone that Buzzbuzz had given me. It played the same eight note melody over and over. The melody didn't seem complete though, like it needed more parts. I looked at Onett from where I was standing, listening to the fragment of the melody. I took a deep breath and went back in the small tunnel.
Walking back through the cave, none of the enemies tried to attack me. They simply moved to the side and went about their business. This was a rather pleasant surprise to me, even though I was completely energized. I felt like I could take on anything! I was so full of energy I ran through the cave toward the exit. I ran as fast as I could smiling like an idiot. I had done it! The first sanctuary! I was filled with so much joy and a large sense of accomplishment. This would be the first time I would ever feel this joyful. I would only feel this one more time on my journey, but that's not till later.
After running into town and to the hotel, my endless energy was slowly starting to drain. I sat on the bed panting. I flopped down, the bed made a loud squeaking noise. As the sun went down on Onett I slowly started to drift to sleep. That night I had a very strange dream.
Ness! Ness, listen to me!
I turned my head on the pillow.
My name is Paula, I am a friend you have never met. Ness, you need to help me!
I turned my head again.
Go south, towards Twoson. Please help!
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