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A group of powerful warriors silently watch the horizon as the dark horde grew closer, readying themselves for the final battle.
The world was dark and cold as the creatures slowly continued their advance, destroying all that stood in their way and leaving nothing but dust and ash. Mindless beings with only the desire to consume the world and move on to the next, never fully satisfied in their appetites for destruction. They had traveled through many galaxies, and destroyed many worlds in their endless invasion on the universe.
Long ago, in a time before the war that had torn the world asunder. Before the first of the Keyblades were forged. An ancient and powerful evil had awoken.
One of the warriors stepped forward, a great beast at his side as they stared down the impending danger. The beast stood silently by it's master, awaiting the command to attack. Behind them, the other warriors worked to calm their beasts as they had sensed the danger and eagerly await to show their strength in battle.
To combat this evil, humanity had allied itself with a new source of power, one as ancient as the darkness and even more powerful, though fewer in number. These beings that were said to have been bestowed the power to protect the balance between light and darkness.
A second beast had stepped forward to join the first, Standing tall and proud as it glared defiantly at their enemy. The horde continued it's steady march, unafraid of the threat they face before them. So sure they would fall like all of the rest.
With these new companions at their side, humanity finally had the means to push back the darkness. And so the war began, a war that would decide the fate of humanity.
The warrior turned and looked upon the faces of those that stood behind her, knowing that this may be the last time she would see many of them. An earth-shattering roar ripped through the air and as she turned she saw a great beast of darkness swoop through the sky and charge towards them, it's great wings pushing it forward at great speed. The beast to her left roared back in defiance before it took to the sky in a great leap from it's six powerful legs. The blades of it's wigs catching the air as it shot forward to meet it's dark twin in combat. Seeing the enemy almost upon them, the Warrior rose her sword before slashing through the air, the signal to advance. With a thunderous cry, the warriors and beasts alike sped forward to meet the enemy in bloody combat.
After many hard fought victories and terrible losses, the time had come for the final struggle that would lead humanity to a temporary peace. One that would last many a millennium. However, their beastly companions held a much crueler fate.
The Warrior had lost sight of the others moments after the fight began. As she cut down a dark orb to her left she jumped to the side to avoid a laser shot by a humanoid figure before her. The figure was then destroyed by a beast wrapped in flames as it plowed through enemy ranks and disappeared in the throngs of darkness. The warrior cut down a creature to her right before spun and caught another one at her back. Their numbers seemed to have dwindled, allowing to warrior to rest as she surveyed the area. The beasts were slowly pushing the enemy back with their human counterparts, though there were considerably fewer than when they began. It seemed like ages since the fight had begun, with no end to the amassed horde, but now the end seemed just within reach. it was then that the ground shook and a powerful roar echoed across the land. As the Warrior turned toward the creature, she felt her eyes widen in horror as she stared upon it's massive form. It's claws were large crystal structures that ended in sharp points at the end of it's paws. It's tails were long and scaled with what seemed like blades at each end. It's long snout held thousands of razor sharp teeth that it showed off as it snarled at the enemies it faced. It's red eyes glared down at the beasts before it, it's massive wings stretched out behind it as it prepared another roar.
Before it could finish, however, A roar of defiance echoed across the land just before a blue streak of light crashed into the creature, causing a small explosion of energy. The creature roared angrily before swatting at the beats that had caused it pain. The beast was caught on the second swipe and was sent crashing to the ground before the warrior. As the dust cleared, the warrior could just make out the shape and the color of the beast before another roar shook the ground and she looked up the find the creature slowly approaching them. the creature was then halted as a beam surging with red energy slammed into it's chest, causing it to roar in agony. The warrior looked behind to find the beast responsible standing proud and defiant before it bounded forward, ready to engage the creature in combat.
Go Leo, take that thing down. The warrior wished silently before slowly approaching the beast that had crashed before. It didn't take long before the warrior recognized the beast as her companion that flew off to fight at the start of the battle.
"Ryza!" Without a second thought, the warrior rushed to the wounded beast. The beast had many tears across the length of it's body, wounds that could only have been caused by the creature it had fought in the skies. It's breathing was shallow, it's blue fur matted down with it's blood as it tried to stay awake. At the sound of approaching footsteps, the beast lifted it's head slightly, it's red glowing eyes finding it's master easily enough. Silently, the warrior set about cleaning the wounds, forcing the beast to sit still as she worked. Once she was finished, she shoved her hand into her pocket before pulling it out a second later, revealing a glowing, diamond-shaped crystal. She held it near Ryza's muzzle, willing the beast to eat it. The Beast did so slowly, the pain making it difficult. Once it was finished, a blue glow softly emanated from its body as it's wounds closed and it's energy returned. The warrior stood to give the beast some room as it rose to it's feet, giving it's master an appreciative nod. The warrior simply smiled before turning to the creature.
"Leo wont be able to defeat it on his own." she stated as Ryza moved to stand next to him. She then turned to the beast, knowing what had to be done.
"What do you say partner, up for one last ride?" In response, the beast roared defiantly at the creature before lowering itself so that it's master could climb onto it's back. Once it was sure it's master was secure, it leaped into the air and charged at the creature. Leo kept the creature distracted, running and leaping back and forth while occasionally stopping to attack. The other warriors stood back and watched with hope in their hearts, knowing that they couldn't interfere, lest they get in the way.
"Let's give Leo some help." the warrior stated, drawing her sword. "Go Ryza!"
The beast, hearing her master's command, dived for the creature using it's bladed wings to cut through the creature's armored skin. His master made to opening wider with her own blade. The creature roared in agony as they flew off, swiping at them as they flew around for another strike. Seeing it's moment, Leo struck the creature with another beam of energy, blasting away at the opening Ryza had made. The creature screeched angrily before turning it's rage on the beast, swiping it's bladed tail in an attempt to be rid of the beast. Ryza saw this, swooping down to block the powerful blade with it's own while it's master severed the offending limb with her sword. The creature roared in pain before swiping at the duo just as they flew out of reach. Leo then took the chance to strike, bounding onto the creatures side and slashing through it's armored skin before leaping away just as a claw swiped at it.
"It's weakening, but we're just not doing enough damage." the warrior exclaimed. "Get me close to Leo." Heeding his master, Ryza swooped down next to Leo. Once his master had climbed down, Ryza took to the sky to distract the creature. The warrior ran to Leo, a shining crystal held tightly in her hand. Once she was close enough, she placed a hand on the great beast's mane while using the other hand to feed it the crystal. It wasn't long before it found itself bathed in a soft orange glow and slowly the beast turned to the warrior for conformation. The Warrior nodded slowly before turning to the creature.
"It's time for us to finish this, once and for all." Taking this as it's cue, the beast bounded towards the creature, building up energy as it steadily gained speed. As it continued to run, it's mane grew hot as it become engulfed in flames that were hotter than the sun. With a mighty roar, the beast leaped into the air in a spin, a blazing trail; behind it as it became flaming drill of energy, eager to pierce through the creature. The Creature turned just in time for the drill of pure red and orange energy to slam into it, crying out as the drill tore through it's armored skin like paper, shredding through the darkness of the creature as it burst through the other side. It's attack complete, beasts crashed into the ground as it regained it's footing leaving the ground scorched in it's wake as it slid to a stop.
The creature stopped moving, simply staring at the still burning hole that was drilled the center of it's being. Finally, after what seemed like centuries of waiting, the creature swayed slightly before crashing to the ground in a crumpling heap. Time seemed to slow as the warriors looked to the battle with aww, hoping against fate that it was finally over. When the creature showed no signs of moving, they cheered, their long struggle finally at an end. They began to celebrate a moment too soon. The creature's wings, seemingly forgotten, stretched from its broken back as a new form began to emerge from the darkness. Ryza saw this, and with a powerful roar tried to warn the others. It was a second too late. This new creature was quick to act, Appearing next to Leo in an instant before sending the beast flying. The Warrior ran to the beast, only to feel a crushing pain from her chest the moment she got too close. As she stared at the creature that stabbed her, she noticed that this creature was a smaller version of the first, the difference being many tentacle-like appendices, one of which was impaled through her chest. The creature through his body aside a second later, racing across the field towards it's new prey, the warriors and their beasts preparing for combat.
Ryza swooped down and landed near his master, Sniffing at his master's hand and gently nudging her face as he tried to understand why she wouldn't get up. The warrior looked upon the beast sadly, knowing this would be the last they would see of each other.
"it's ok buddy." The warrior stated, trying hard to keep breathing as her lungs slowly filled with blood.
"I'll be fine...I just need...to rest...a bit..." She could feel her consciousness slowly begin to fade as she tried to hold on.
"You need...to stop... that thing..."she was interrupted as her body was suddenly raked with a coughing fit, trying get rid of the blood in her lungs. The beast gently nudged her fingers with it's muzzle. The hand raised slightly off the ground to gently stroke the beast's fur.
"You have...to end this..." The warrior then struggled painfully as she pulled a glowing crystal from her pocket. The beast sniffed at the crystal before eating it silently, making his master smile. He was always the quiet one. Once the beast had finished, it took one last look at it's master before moving off to fulfill her final wish. Once he was far enough away, she silently let the tears fall as she gave into the darkness, praying her companion would succeed.
Ryza sped across the ground as he followed the sounds of battle, blue energy surging off his fur in waves. It wasn't long before he found the creature, doing battle with the other warriors. With a great leap, Ryza surged forward, eager to destroy the creature. With a great roar, Ryza crashed into the creature as it was battling a spiked beast. His teeth sank into it's skin as he forced it away from the others. This was his fight, not theirs. With a cry of rage, the creature knocked him off, sending him flying into the air before leaping after him, using it's own wings to take flight. Ryza glared down at the creature, releasing a mighty roar before soaring down to meet it. The two clashed clawing, slashing and biting one another as they writhed in the air, each seeking to gain the upper hand. Finally they broke apart, soaring through the sky before they sped towards each other using their wings as blades. They clashed again and again, the sound of metal echoing through the air as the continued their deadly aerial dance in the heavens. Their attacks gained in speed, their collisions becoming nothing but a flash on light as their strength increased the longer their battle dragged on, neither giving an inch to their opponent.
Finally, Ryza decided to end this dance and soared through the sky as he gathered his energy for a final collision. The creature saw this and began to gather energy into it's palm as it prepared to retaliate. Once he had gathered enough energy, Ryza sped towards his opponent, the energy from his fur becoming brighter and brighter until he was nothing more than a massive blue streak of energy slicing through the air. The creature was ready, however, and threw out its palm unleashing a powerful ball of dark energy on Ryza. Before it could connect, a beam of pure red energy intercepted it, causing a large explosion of energy. Ryza cut though the smoke a moment later, slamming into the creature with a mighty roar. The creature screeched in agony as it felt itself being torn apart by the massive blade of energy. With one final push, Ryza eradicated the creature as his attack ended in a massive explosion.
With his energy depleted, Ryza flew over to Leo and gave a roar of appreciation before heading to where he last left his master. When he had arrived he found her sleeping peacefully, never to wake again.
With the final battle over, humanity began to rebuild. Their trials have ended and they have finally gained peace. This peace did not last long however, for as the centuries passed, people began to forget the great deeds of their ancestors' companions. The legends told of these creature began to inspire fear instead of hope, and in the end, humanity had turned it's back on the beasts fearing their power as much as they did for the ancient evil that was defeated so long ago.
Leo ran as fast as he could, the younger beasts beside him as they attempted to flee from the humans. It was for naught, as they had soon found themselves trapped by the very beings they had sworn to protect. Leo's roar echoed across the land as he conveyed his anger at the humans for their betrayal.
The humans had cast them out, killing all they could find and sending the rest adrift through time and space. So few remain of the beasts, their stories lost to the ages as they, too, disappeared. It was a time of great darkness, a time lost. One such beast held on the longest, believing in the humans to the bitter end. Wishing the chance to continue his duty to protect them as his master had wished. The great heart heard his wish, and though the beast could no longer keep it's form, the heart managed to save what it could. Saving this beast and a few other's that had not yet vanished. Giving them new form and purpose, the heart called them to the other side of time and space. Hoping that at least there, they could find a new home.