Hey guys! I just wanted to say that I missed you all whilst I was gone, and I really missed writing some Spiritshipping. I was originally going to write a multi-chapter called Star-Struck, where Johan and Juudai met as kids, then met again, with Johan as a rock star and Juudai as a normal teenager.
But that was when I realized that idea was used a lot, and I hate to be called a copycat (which sucks, because it was a pretty good story so far). So, I decided to come up with my own idea. I let a few of them run through my head before I decided on the right one.
And here it is: Of the Elements. (Sorry the title is crappy!) Started out as a oneshot, might turn out to be a threeshot.
I first got into Spiritshipping about a year ago. When I first started out, I was a squealing, hyper fangirl. But thanks to the help and concrit of some awesome writers, I now take it seriously, even though I still am a squealing, hyper fangirl. I owe my thanks to these three authors:
Zakksu
KyoxSakiFan
nyanyaneko
I love you guys. Seriously, you helped me totally improve my writing so much, it's really difficult for me to comprehend how far I've come. And I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help. This is for you.
Oh, and whenever I say "family" in the fic, I mean the other Deities of the elements.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is a slight AU multi-chapter. The world that they live in is basically Earth with more technology and magic.
Cold eyes scanned the barren landscape. It consisted of nothing but volcanoes and rugged rocks; an ugly sight.
An equally ugly laugh echoed throughout the land. The man standing up on a high cliff-Giese the Trapper-surveyed the scene before him.
He turned to the chained blunette behind him. "Isn't it wonderful, Johan?"
But the emerald-eyed Earth Deity was silent. His eyes were focused solely on the black case tucked under Giese's right arm.
The Trapper noticed this, and gave another ugly laugh. "You want this? You want it?" He swung the case in front of Johan, who jumped for it.
Giese tugged on the leash attached to Johan's collar, which sent a bolt of magic through Johan's body. The cuffs around Johan's ankles and wrists clamped down on his muscles.
Johan screamed in pain, writhing on the ground. Dirt and mud splattered on his teal pants and white tunic, which he had taken such good care of before Giese kidnapped him from his family.
Giese laughed and turned back to the land before him. "Now Johan, you know what I require from you, don't you?"
Johan looked up at the Trapper, unable to speak as he recovered from the pain.
With a grunt, the Trapper tugged on Johan's collar, bringing the Deity over to his side to gaze at the scene. "Johan, you have a chance to redeem yourself. Just make me jewels from this. The ones that you're famous for."
Johan brought his eyes forward to the land given to him by the Earth. He sighed in defeat. Known for the creations of lovely jewels, not destructions by volcanoes and earthquakes, Johan was a kind, gentle Deity. Even if he wasn't chained, he couldn't have brought himself to harm Giese. But the collar and chains further restricted his powers, he could hardly create a single jewel by most of the usual means, except...
The ground rumbled loudly. Rocks broke off from cliffs and crashed onto the ground. Volcanoes rumbled and erupted in full blast. It was quite a spectacle of light and sound.
But Giese was not impressed. Snarling, he reached down and grasped Johan by the hair. Shaking the blunette, he growled.
"Volcanic stones! Why is it always damned volcanic stones? I want diamonds, sapphires, emeralds! Those glittering gems that you're famous for!"
Johan could only shriek, cry, and choke in response. The Earth reacted to his fear, grumbling louder still.
Johan knew he only had one more day left to live.
And to think, the day that changed his life had started out like any other...
When the Earth was created, its elements were split among the Deities of fire, earth, water, and wind. They all obtained Eternal life and great power. Everything was divided equally, except for one thing.
There was a patch of land left over. Although it was rather small compared to the large chunks of land carved out and given to the other Earth Deities, it was dotted with volcanoes and rich in resources.
Which, naturally, everyone wanted. The dispute was so large, it almost started a war.
Instead, Mother Nature had a different idea.
She created Johan.
Johan was the youngest of all Deities, but adored by them just the same. Johan was a kind, gentle Deity. Instead of erupting volcanoes and splitting the Earth, he made gems with the help of the Gem Beasts. They were his constant and closest companions-more like his family than anything. They resided in a necklace with seven jewels that Johan wore around his neck. Along with the Rainbow Sword, which he used to summon the Rainbow Dragon, that necklace was Johan's most prized possession.
And it was all taken away when Giese barged into Johan's life.
It was a hot, sunny day. Johan was walking in the chrystal caverns with his Gem Beasts at his side. His family was out and about in different parts of the caves, enjoying the cool stones and the peace that the cavern offered.
Suddenly, there was a scream. Everyone turned around to see a troop of men entering the cave. They were recognized immediately as Giese the Trapper and his goons. They were known for capturing Deities to do their dirty work, and most of their captives were never seen again.
Everyone started running in different directions, including Johan. But Giese saw this, and shot off a round near Johan's feet, causing the blunette to stumble and land hard on the ground, losing one of his black flats. His Rainbow Sword came out of his leather belt and skidded across the ground.
His siblings yelled out to him to run as Johan struggled to his feet, but it was too late. Giese was already inches away from Johan, a collar and chains in his hands.
The Trapper grinned maliciously as Johan was backed into a corner. Reaching down, Giese grabbed Johan by the collar and held him up.
"Johan, right? I believe you're the Earth Deity that everyone talks about. The one that makes those glittering gems. If you can make me some of these jewels, we'll get along famously. But just to make sure you don't run away..." Giese grabbed the necklace with the Gem Beasts and ripped it off Johan's neck, receiving only a high-pitched shriek in return. He put that and the Rainbow Sword into a black case. Then, Giese clapped the collar around Johan's neck, and the chains around his ankles and wrists.
Giese smirked and tugged on the collar, sending bolts of energy through Johan's body.
Emerald eyes widening, Johan screamed as the countermagic swept through his body. Mixing with the echoes of the shouts from his family, it was a bone-chilling, unearthly sound.
Finally, Johan passed out from fear and fatigue. His family could only watch in despair as poor Johan was dragged off by Giese, never to be seen again.
Or at least, that's what they thought.
It was a cold, dark night. Johan was curled up on the dingy floor of the cell Giese had given to him. Turning to face the wall, Johan counted the marks he had been making since the day he had arrived at the Trapper's hideout.
Two years. Was that all? It felt like twenty.
Finally closing his eyes, Johan was about to fall asleep when he was jarred awake by loud, raucous laughter from Giese and his flunkies. He heard his name mentioned, and the blunette crawled over to listen.
"What are you gonna do with that Earth Deity, Giese? What's his name-Johan?" One Trapper asked.
"He's pretty useless if you ask me. Easy on the eyes, but that's about all." Another added.
Giese chuckled lowly. "That's not my style. I've been waiting two years for him to produce a good jewel, and now my patience is running thin. I'll give him a week, then he dies. I'll take his sword and Gem Beasts for myself, though. At least he'll have been good for something."
Johan's gasp of fear was drowned out by the laughter of Giese and goons. Hot tears trickled down the Earth Deities' cheeks, and he crawled back to lay down on the stone floor.
One week left. One more week, and he was going to die. He hadn't seen his family in two years, and now he was going to die.
Closing his eyes, Johan did the one thing he could do: close his eyes and pray. He prayed and hoped to the spirits of the Earth that he would live to return home.
But his prayers did not fall on deaf ears.
Someone was listening.
One hazel eye opened. Then it closed. Two hazel eyes blinked, then opened all the way.
"Hmm. The spirits of the Earth are angry, Winged Kuriboh." A brown puffball with wings crooned. A brown-haired young man stood up, and the puffball hastened to his shoulder. Dressed in black pants, black boots, and a black shirt, gold outlined the young man's boots, the hems of the sleeves, and the collar. His hazel eyes belied a great power, and seemed to flicker to gold for a second in the dim light.
Picking up a red cape draped over a nearby chair, the young man put it on, fastening it on his shoulder. Picking up a silver sword, he tied it to his waist.
"Something about an Earth Deity named Johan and a Trapper named Giese. Johan has been captured by Giese, and will die in seven day's time." Raising his head to the sky, the young man called out. "Spirits, I heed your call. I am Juudai, Deity of the Spirits, and I will rescue your sibling from the clutches of Giese before the week is over."
Juudai left the warmth of his manor into the cold night, the Earth Spirits accompanying him.
Johan grunted in pain as Giese flung him on the ground. The volcanoes stopped their rumbling, and the Earth ceased its shaking.
Giese reached into his coat and pulled out a dagger. He advanced on Johan menacingly.
"I was going to give you another day, but I think I'll save my breath. I'm at the end of my rope."
Johan scrambled back against a rock, his heart pounding. Was this it? Was he really going to die?
Suddenly, an Earth Spirit grabbed Giese by the arm, causing the Trapper to drop the dagger with a shout.
"Who's there? Show yourself!" Giese hollared. More Spirits surrounded him, causing him to drop the black case that held Johan's sword and Gem Beasts.
There was a quiet clicking noise as a slender figure came into view. Both Johan and Giese turned to see a brown-haired young man wearing a black outfit and a red cape. Fluttering near his shoulder was a little brown puffball with wings.
Giese struggled against the Spirits. "WHO ARE YOU?"
The young man cleared his throat, his hazel eyes flickering. "Juudai. My name is Juudai. I am a Spirit Deity."
Johan went numb with shock. A Spirit Deity! Unlike the Earth, the Spirit World was ever-expanding. There weren't supposed to be any Spirit Deities.
Juudai walked over to the black case that Giese had dropped and picked it up. Turning, he unsheathed his silver sword. "Let me free you."
Johan closed his eyes. Was he going to die at the hands of a Spirit Deity? Would it be quicker and less painful than death at the hands of Giese?
KLANG. Johan's breath hitched as Juudai cut off the collar around his neck and the cuffs around his wrists and ankles.
"You're free. Rest now." Juudai tossed the case to Johan. Catching it, the blunette closed his eyes, contented tears flowing down his face. He leaned against the rock and let himself slip into a state of unconsciousness
Juudai turned now to Giese, who was being bombarded with Earth Spirits.
Raising his silver sword, hazel eyes flashing, Juudai snarled under his breath.
"Let your soul be damned in the darkest pits of Hell."
Even Giese's screams of terror weren't able to wake Johan.
Bwaah...(dies)
Is it possible to get a stomachache from having the hiccups?
Anywho, since I'm on break and I already have an idea of the next chapter, I'll be updating this soon.
But right now, I want lunch.
See ya! Review, please!
-Rose