Author's note: ok this idea I got from playing Dragon Quest and reading about Angels in Fire Emblem Fates. I know Celetrians aren't angels, but their close enough. Well, I hope you all enjoy this, and my Magi story will be updated soon, as soon as the manga is updated. Please read and review. GOODBYE AND GOODNIGHT!
Prologue - Invisible Watchers
We can see, but are not seen.
We can hear, but are not heard.
We are here, but are not known.
This is the life we Celestrians live.
We watch over the dragons and humans from our home in the sky.
For how long now have we watched them...?
For how long have we Celestrians existed...?
Some say that Celestrians have existed longer then dragons.
Others say that the dragons existed longer.
But everyone know that dragons are far more powerful.
The dragons and humans know not of Celestrians.
We live with our own kind in the sky.
Creatures with a halo and white feather wings.
Living in a place called the "Observatory" high in the sky.
Where no dragon or human can reach.
"Sapphire? Sapphire!...SAPPHIRE!"
"Wha-who-why-what?" A young woman popped out of bed.
"So that's where you were huh? Still, in bed I see." Another young woman said. She had pink hair that reached her shoulders and bright gray eyes.
"Oy. Secrelia why did you have to wake me up so early?" I asked rubbing my head. "It's not even morning."
"Well, I want to go see the humans!" Secrelia cheered. "It's more fun to see them early in the morning."
"Oy. If you say so." I sighed. "Just give me a few minutes to get ready."
"Ok. I'll meet you in front of the portal."
When Secrelia left I got my Celestrian clothes on. I stretched out my beautiful white feathered wings. My wings were medium size. Most female Celestrians has medium size wings, others female had small ones. But the male Celestrians, that all had large, robust wings. Powerful and strong. Not like our fragile wings.
I untied my long brown hair, and let it fall down. I gently combed my hair, then after that, I combed my wings. My blue eyes reflected like sapphires off of the mirror.
*knock knock* "hurry up Sapphire!"
"Alright I'm coming I'm coming." I put my comb down and followed Secrelia.
We Celestrians lived high above the sky, in a place called the Observatory. It was a beautiful place. Filled with gardens and knowledge. Secrelia and I arrived at the six-star portal.
"Um, Secrelia. Let me do one thing first before we go." I said.
"I know. I'm not surprised you want to do it. You visit it every day." Secrelia answered shaking her head. "Don't worry. I'll be here waiting."
I nodded my head and ran off. I ran through the hallways and pasted several Celestrians. Then I finally arrived at the library. Behind the library, there was another room. I opened the door to this room. It was a small room, with only a tree and a gravestone. There was also some moss on the walls and floor. But for some reason, the moss never grew on the gravestone. I had a few flowers with me and I walked over to the gravestone. I knelt down in front of the grave and put the flowers down. Then I kissed the gravestone. We had a gravestone here, but no grave. That's because we didn't have the body.
A small tear slowly fell down my face as I read the inscription on the gravestone.
"Here is a momentum of Corvus. Our great King and Ruler. He was the strongest and most powerful Celestrian of all time and he still. He was almost a fair and just ruler. Corvus will forever be remembered. He may be gone, but his spirit is still with us. He was and forever will be our King."
I once again found myself crying. I remembered Corvus and I missed him. I kissed the gravestone once more and then I left to go meet Secrelia. Secrelia was still standing in front of the six star portal to the world bellow the Observatory.
"Well, you ready to go?" Secrelia asked.
"Yep! I'm ready!" And I jumped right in, with Secrelia right behind me.
Secrelia and I flew down to the world below. Through the dark clouds that soon turned pure white. As we descend from our home in the sky, we finally arrived to the human world. The human world was different from our own. There was two kingdoms in this world, two very powerful kingdoms ruled by the king of creatures. Dragons. Dawn Dragons ruled the kingdom called Hoshido, which was the kingdom to the east. And the Dusk Dragons ruled the Kingdom called Nohr, which was the kingdom to the west.
The Dawn and Dusk Dragons ruled as the kings of their kingdoms. But, only the male members of the family can turn into dragons. The female members only get powers. Secrelia and I were always fascinated by how the dragons and humans coincide. The dragons rule and protect their subjects/people, and the humans serve the dragons with the utmost loyalty and respect. The dragons have human bodyguards called retainers. Each member of the family has two retainers. Why the dragons needed them was beyond me.
Secrelia and I arrived at a small village in Hoshido. It was a cute village filled with life. Under the dragons rule, the humans life happy and healthy lives. The humans adored their dragon rulers, and I can see why. It was almost time for the harvest, and the dragons use their powers to make the crops grow fast and make them more abundant. The humans never went hunger, they just lived happy and joyful lives. I almost envied them.
"Looks like the harvest is almost here," Secrelia said. "This is literally the busiest time of year for them."
"I agree. All the humans collecting the harvest and celebrating the healthy crop with the harvest festival. Not to mention, giving thanks to their dragon rulers." I said.
"I wish we could attend the festival..." Secrelia sighed.
"Secrelia. We DO attend the harvest festival. We just can't eat anything and nobody can see us." I answered.
Dragons and humans can't see Celestrians. We and invisible to them both. BUT, we can see them AND we can play tricks on them.
"Hey, Secrelia! Watch this!" I swooped down to the village. I looked around and saw a young man walking around.
I slowly walked behind him then I kicked him in his shin.
"Hey! Who did that?!" The young man yelled.
Secrelia and I giggled. Being invisible has it fun sides. I decided to do it again.
"HEY! WHO KEEPS DOING THAT?!" The man yelled again.
Secrelia and I cracked up. I loved doing this. It was HILARIOUS! No one could do anything about it. It was the perfect crime.
I flew back to Secrelia. "That was funny wasn't it?"
"Yes, it was! I always enjoy doing that!" I laughed.
"Hm?!" Secrelia turned around and stared off into the distance. "Sapphire look!"
I looked off into the distance. I saw an elder man walking with a young woman.
"Hahh...hahh...don't ever get old my dear Yuki. You don't ever want to get old." The elder man panted.
"Oh, Grandfather. It's not much further now. I'm sure you'll make it." The young woman name Yuki said.
A little farther away Secrelia and I saw two Nosuferatu come out from behind a rock. Nosuferatus were hideous creatures that roam both kingdoms. Their muscular humanoid beasts summoned into existence through fell magic, the Nosuferatus employ their fists to kill and destroy anyone. These creatures are what the dragon rulers protect their people from. But, they do need help from time to time with this things. And that's where we come in. Those creatures are the only thing that can see Celestrians.
The two Nosuferatus saw the elderly man and his granddaughter, then they hid again. Lying and waiting to attack the two travelers.
"Sapphire. We can't allow those Nosuferatus attack those innocent people." Secrelia said. "Come, let's finished this!"
Secrelia spread out her white wings and she flew to the hiding place of the Nosuferatus hiding place. I followed her. We landed right behind them and ready ourselves to attack. The Nosuferatus turned around and saw Secrelia and me, so, they attacked us first.
Secrelia went for one of the Nosuferatus, while I went for the other. I pulled out my whip and slashed the Nosuferatu several times. Secrelia pulled out her two silver swords and attacked the other Nosuferatu. Secrelia and I went the strongest Celestrians, but we were still decent fighters.
The Nosuferatu that I was attacking slammed his fist into the ground. I barely dodged its attack, I landed on my side, but before it could attack again, I added magic to my whip and stuck the Nosuferatu right into its head. Secrelia cut down the Nosuferatu she was fighting and walked over to me.
"Sapphire, are you ok?" Secrelia asked.
"Yeah, kind of. It's just a scratch I live." I answered.
After the Nosuferatus were defeated, we saw the elderly man and his granddaughter walk by like nothing happened at all.
"See, Grandfather! There's the village up ahead." The granddaughter said.
"Aaaah...I honestly believed I'd never set my tired old eyes on the place again. But here we are at last. Home." The grandfather sighed happily.
"Oh, don't be so melodramatic, grandfather!" The granddaughter said. "Now come on, mother and father will be waiting for us."
Then Secrelia and I watched as the elderly man and his granddaughter walked off.
"Well, at least those two are safe," Secrelia said.
"Yes. Now they can enjoy the harvest festival." I said.
"Come Sapphire. Let's return to the Observatory. Apus Major would probably like to hear our report."
Secrelia and I looked up, then spread out wings. And then we flew up into the sky. Once again through the white clouds, that soon turned dark. We also heard the Observatory bells ringing. And then, we entered there the six-star portal and landed.
"Sapphire, you go report to Apus Major," Secrelia said. "As unchanging at the North Star, you shall find him in the Great Hall. I still have assignments I need to finish. Please excuse me." Then Secrelia left me.
And like Secrelia said. I had to go report to Apus Major. Apus Major wasn't our king or ruler, he was just an elderly and wise Celestrian who know everything.
I ran throughout the halls of the Observatory to find the Great Hall. It always takes me forever to find the dumb place. When I finally arrived, Apus Major chuckled.
"Well well well. I see you and Secrelia have finally arrived. Tell me, how was your "little adventure" down below my dear?" Apus Major asked. Apus Major was a small bald elderly Celestrian who was my master. He was very funny and very easygoing. He was like a grandfather to me.
"Well Apus Major, Secrelia and I ran into some trouble down below."
"Aaah, I see." He stroked his beard. "So you two fought Nosuferatus then?"
"Yes. They were about to attack two Hoshidan villagers. Secrelia and I got hurt but were fine now." I answered. "Apus Major, Nosuferatus attacks are becoming more frequent now. This concerns many Celestrians."
"Yes, I know Sapphire. But we must remain vigilant. Hopefully these Nosuferatus attacks will die down."
"Yes, Apus Major."
"Now got get Secrelia, and tell her that you and her will go to Yggdrasil, and meet me there." Apus Major said. "We must pay our respects to Yggdrasil."
"Yes, Apus Major." I bowed and went to go get Secrelia.
I knew she would be in the library with her master Columba. Columba and Secrelia were the keepers of knowledge in the Observatory. And the two smartest.
I walked in. "Good morning Columba."
"Good morning Sapphire. Secrelia has told me about your little adventure down below." Columba smiled. "If you're looking for Secrelia I'll call her."
I thanked Columba.
"Secrelia! Come here, please. Sapphire is here." Columba called
Secrelia came rushing. "I'm here. What is it, Sapphire?"
"Apus Major wants us to meet him under Yggdrasil now," I told Secrelia.
"Ok, I'm coming," Secrelia said. "Bye Columba. I'll be back soon."
"Ok, bye girls!" Columba wave goodbye.
"Bye!" We both said in unison. Then we left to go to meet Apus Major at Yggdrasil.
Secrelia and I rushed through the halls and climbed up thousands of steps. And we finally arrived at the top of the Observatory which where Yggdrasil-the Great Tree, was. And underneath was Apus Major.
"Apus Major, we are here." Secrelia and I said in unison.
"Good. Now my young Celestrians, come. We will pay our respects to Yggdrasil and She will bless you for your services to the humans." Apus Major said. "Now go forth and touch Yggdrasil."
Secrelia and I touched Yggdrasil in unison and it started to glow brightly. Secrelia and I felt a calm aurora surround us.
Then suddenly out of nowhere a giant purple energy beam shot up from the human world and hit the Observatory! Then multiple purple beams struck the Observatory! We were under attack! But by who?! No dragon or human can search the Observatory?! Why is this happening to us?!
The purple energy beams kept hitting the Observatory. Apus Major, Secrelia, and I took cover under the roots of the Great Yggdrasil. As the might beams kept coming, my grip loosened on the root I was holding. One more beam, more intense than the others, struck the Observatory, and that made me loose my grip.
"SAPPHIRE!" Secrelia reached out.
"SECRELIA!" I reached out.
The massive beam grew more intense, the energy from the beam blew me away from my home. And my friends.
I fell from Secrelia, Apus Major, and the Observatory. I could see my white feathers fall off my wings as I descend towards the world below like a shooting star. The fast I fell, the more feathers came off. I flew past some villages, and other buildings as well. I saw some people watching my descend to the human world. But, I was more focused on my wings losing their feathers.
Down and down I went, closer and closer to the world below. And farther away from my home in the sky. I closed my eyes as I noticed the ground was getting closer. I didn't want to see what I was in for.
"So this is how my life ends huh. I would never have guessed."
I braced myself for impact, which, I ended up landed in a large lake under a waterfall.
I woke up, and found myself in a nice room. I knew for God given fact that I did not land here. Also, I wasn't wearing my Celestrian clothing, I was wearing a simple pink nightgown. So, someone had to have found me and changed my clothes. I hope it was a girl...
"Oh, you're finally awake now. That's good."
I turned around a saw the same girl Secrelia and I rescued, not long ago. What was her name again? Oh yes, Yuki.
"Hello" I said.
"Hello there. My name is Yuki. What's your name?"
"...Sapphire."
"Sapphire, what a lovely name. Well Sapphire, welcome to our village. That was a nasty fall you had, I'm surprised you even survived. If I didn't rescue you, you might have perished."
The fall...I remember. After those beams attacked the Observatory, I fell to the world below. Leaving a trail of my feathers behind...wait! My wings?! I turned around and noticed my wings and halo were gone. "Now how am I suppose to go home..." I muttered.
"What was that?" Yuki asked
"Oh! It was nothing. I was just talking to myself." I replied, waving my hand to dismiss the subject.
"Sapphire, can I ask you a question?"
"You just did."
"Oh-well-ah, sorry. But ah, are you Nohrian or Hoshidan?" Yuki asked.
I'm not surprised she asked that. Though I'm not certain on what I should say. I look like a Hoshidan, but I have a Norhian name. I think I should just play dumb. "I-I'm sorry, but I don't quite remember."
"Oh, I see. Well then, just make yourself at home, and maybe it'll come back to you. Oh! before I forget, here are a knew change of clothes." The Yuki left.
I got out of bed, then I changed my clothes. It was a pink yukata with a white bow and sandals. I wasn't use to wearing these sort of things, but, beggars can't be choosers. When I finished changing, I decided to go outside and see this world from this new perspective I was now in. The village was lively, as it always have been and people were getting more excited about the Harvest Festival.
"Did you feel that massive earthquake last night?"
I turned around and saw two women by the well talking.
"Yes. That has got to be the worst earthquake we've ever had. And all of our crops are destroyed."
"I wonder if it's a bad omen..."
"Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear."
"Don't worry. The dragons will protect us. Their our gods after all."
"Yes, praise be to the Dawn Dragons."
"Yes, praise be."
I continued walking though the town. Yes, the Dawn Dragons protected their people. They were gods after all, superior creatures to everyone and everything. Even Celestrians were inferior to dragons. Maybe that's why Celestrians are hidden from this world, because of the dragons.
As my mind wandered off, a small pink floating ball hit me. Then it turned into a small girl who had blonde hair and a very deep tan. With four pink fairy wings. She wore black long socks, with a orange dress. She also had some jewelry and a large red rose in her hair.
"Ouch." She said rubbing her head. "Oh, those dumb humans. I always keep bumping into them."
"Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope you're not hurt." I said.
"HUH?! Y-You can see me?!" She said.
"Yes. Quite well actually." I answered.
"Bu-But that's impossible?! No human or dragon can see me?!" She said in a shocking tone.
"Well, you see, I'm not actually a human or a dragon. I'm a Celestrian."
'WHAT?! T-Then why are you down here?! You're suppose to be in the Observatory?! And where's you're wings and halo?!'
"...Giant beams of powerful energy struck the Observatory. That made me fall and lost my wings and halo..."
"...Oh I'm so sorry."
"..."
"By the way. My name is Stella. And I'm a fairy whose job is to keep tabs on the dragons." Stella explained.
"Really? Then can you tell me what happened on the day the earthquake hit?" I asked.
"It was a catastrophe! It was the biggest earthquake EVER! No one was seriously hurt, but there was massive damage to many towns and villages." Stella said. "But the dragons help rebuild the things that was destroyed. Heck, their even going to every village to make sure everyone is alright."
"Wow, they did all that, and in such short time."
"Hey, what can you except. They're gods after all."
I nodded. "What do you think caused it?"
Stella shook her head. "I don't know...but, I sensed powerful dark energy before and after the earthquake. I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen. And with what you told me about how the Observatory was attacked...I'm guessing that whatever is going to happen, it's going to happen soon."
Then, Stella and I heard trumpets off in the distance.
"Oh there here! Our gods are here!"
"The Royal family has arrived! We are saved!"
"All Hail our gods the Dawn Dragons!"
All the villagers ran outside and bowed to the people who were coming.
"Oh no! The Royal Family is here! What are we going to do?!" Stella became frantic. "What on earth as we going to do when the villagers tell the Royal family about you?! HOw are we suppose to explain you to them?!"
"This...not good..." I bit my bottom lip.