Chapter 1
(Your POV)
"Come Master Rubin! I see a resting place ahead!" You called out to your master as you galloped with your steed towards an oasis up ahead. You and your master had been travelling for many days in the desert heat so to get back to your home village of Kundar.
"Slow down child! You don't know the dangers of these parts!" Echoed your master's voice through the vegetation. You only continued on to the green area as the space between you and your master grew. You made it to the green area and quickly dismounted the horse. That's when you thought you heard the sound of running water. That would mean something to drink for you and the horses. You looked out and saw your master far off as you tied your horse to a sturdy tree then started through the plants to find the source of the sound...
The sound grew louder and louder until you walked through a set of bushes. You looked to see a beautiful water fall pouring into the water below, but something to the side caught your eye. It was a girl sitting on a pile of leaves.
''Oh...hi there...'' You greeted walking over to her.
''Who are you?'' The girl asked.
''I'm Maza... who are you...'' You introduced. '
'K-k-Kira'' she stammered hesitantly.
''Why are you out here Kira?'' you asked. Kira looked away.
''I don't want to talk about it...'' she replied fiddling with something around her waist. You looked and saw it was a beautiful pendant of some kind. You looked at her but decided to drop it. Instead, you looked over at the water and something came to mind.
''Hea Kira... watch this trick my master taught me...'' You chirped holding out your hands in the water's direction. You then started moving her hand in a circle like motion. You looked at the water and saw a bit of it swirling. You then moved her hand up and some of the water lifted into the air like a sphere. You remembered the lessons your master gave you as you brought the water to you the n moved it around in attempts to cheer this girl up. It seemed to work as you both began to laugh. Kira put up her hands and the ball rose higher then side to side.
''Hea... how are you doing that?'' you asked shocked.
''You're not the only one with powers you know...'' Kira replied putting the ball of water back into the waterfall. Suddenly, someone's voice came out of the brush.
''Maza... where are you...'' You turned around to see your Master coming out from the brush, ''There you are... you know what I told you about exploring in these parts...'' He then seemed to see the young girl. ''and who's this...''
''Master Rubin..'' You smiled running over and hugging your master tightly.
''yes child, it's good to see you too. Why did you run off like you did so...'' he asked going down to the your level.
''I heard water and thought we could feed the horses... and I made a friend...'' you pulled him over to where Kira still sat. He looked at Kira.
''Hello my dear... what are you doing out here..'' he questioned.
''I don't wish to say...'' she responded.
''Then where is your family... you must know of the dangerous people in this land and know travelling alone is a great risk...'' he told her.
''Can she travel with us Master Rubin... she has powers too... like mine!!'' You suggested in a hopeful manor. He seemed to think a moment then looked at Kira.
''You need a companion your own age and not just someone as old as myself... what do you think child'' he asked Kira. She looked to the ground.
''I must decline your offer...''
''Why?!'' You asked confused.
''Master Tyron will not allow it...'' Kira replied looking at the two of you.
''Did you say Master Tyron my dear..'' Your master questioned. She nodded. ''that's why you do not wish to come...'' he spoke softly to himself.
''What does that mean Master Rubin..'' You questioned.
''I can't leave...'' Kira told you.
''Her master would never allow it Maza... he's the one I told you about.'' Your master explained to you. You remembered your master telling you of a powerful man who didn't do good with his powers. He was dangerous and could not be trusted despite his persuading tongue.
''Can't we fight for her then... she's an innocent, and you told me that we pledged to protect the innocent. Then why not protect her...'' you argued.
''Maza... Tyron is not like any man you've been through training with. He is a large match even for skills like my own...'' Master Rubin pointed out.
''Well, it's worth a try right master... I would like to train with someone my age, and I think she would like to travel like we do... please...'' You pleaded to the older man. He looked over at your new friend then back at you.
"I do not know Maza. What you are asking to be done is a very difficult task... we must think it over" Your master explained. You felt disappointed. Your master never turned down the chance to help someone, and seeing it now made you upset.
"Then may we stay here with Kira at least so you may think Master?" you asked. Your master looked at you with his soft violet eyes that seemed to soften even more with your pleas and nodded.
"I do not see the hurt in such an action, so I will bring the horses to the water's edge..." Master Rubin answered standing to his feet and leaving the two of you alone.
"Why are you doing this?" came Kira's soft voice. You looked at your new friend and smiled.
"You are my friend and I think you would like to come with Master Rubin and myself..." She just fiddled with her hands almost like she was thinking about something. "We do so much. I've travelled just about everywhere in Egypt with Master Rubin helping others." You told her as you thought of the many places and many people you have seen.
"Where haven't you been?" Kira asked in curiosity. You thought for a brief moment.
"I haven't seen the pharaoh yet.. but Master Rubin knows him. I'm telling the truth. Master knew the pharaoh before he became the pharaoh and they are still good friends.. there just hasn't been a need to travel to the palace. The palace guard does a good enough job where it does not need help from Master and myself." you explained looking up at the stars through the clearing in the trees.
"I would love to travel, but Master Tyron would never allow such things..." Kira sighed. You looked at her and saw how sad she was. How could she live with such a bad person?
"Wait.. where is Tyron now?" you asked trying to figure something out. She just brought her knees to her chest wrapping her arms around them and setting her chin on her knees.
"He's in the house not far away..."
You were confused. "If he's your master them why aren't you with him?" you asked.
"I don't want to talk about it..." she softly replied. That's when you decided to try one last time.
"do you want to get away from him?" you asked. She looked at you as if you were from a different world or far off land, but went right back to the look of sadness.
"I would truly love to, but it cannot be done" she murmured. You quickly stood to your feet determined.
"I don't care what Master Rubin says, but I WILL help you get away I promise. Then you can come with my master and I on our travels where you can train with me..." you explained.
"but how would you do it? Master Tyron is very strong..." Kira argued.
"I have a plan..." you told her as you knelled down next to her so to tell her your plot...
(FF The next day)
(Kira's POV)
You continued to run to the oasis like you needed to. Not far behind, you knew Tyron was there. ''Get back here you Wretch!'' he yelled. You felt hope and just hoped she would pull through for you. That's when suddenly someone jumped from the tree you had just run by stopping Tyron in his tracks. You quickly hid behind one of the large rocks so to be safe. You looked to see Maza standing to her feet.
''You leave her alone you big meanie..'' she snapped.
''Get out of my way child... you have no place in this dispute.'' He barked raising his hand.
''Maza MOVE!!'' You yelled. She just stood her ground.
''No one hurts my friends!'' she yelled taking a stance.
''You dare take up for THAT little BEETLE!!'' he snapped.
''Her name is KIRA, and she's MY FRIEND!!'' Maza retorted. From the look on her face you could tell she was getting angry. Suddenly you saw Rubin come out of the brush near you...
''Maza!! control yourself!!'' He yelled. what was he talking about. Tyron must have realized something, because a venomous smirk played on his face.
''...trying to conceal her weakness aren't you...'' he chuckled. Now what was HE talking about? ''Maza.. is it?...''
''You leave her alone Tyron...if you want a battle I will give you one..'' Rubin yelled. He looked over at Maza who was still in a fighting position. ''Maza... control yourself child..'' Rubin called out
''Stay out of this!!'' Tyron yelled extending his hand sending Rubin flying back into the large rock you were by knocking him out.
''MASTER!!'' Maza yelled. Tyron began to laugh the laugh you were familiar with. ''You disgrace of a human being... what did you do to him!!'' Maza yelled her anger rising.
''He's only sleeping dear... I want Kira back...'' he sneered at her as he looked over at you making you try to hide more behind the rock.
''You're not going near her AGAIN!!'' Maza yelled holding out her arms.
''You cannot stand against my power child... Kira is MINE'' he yelled. It was as if it was her last straw. Maza let out a loud yell as you saw the ground around her shaking and a soft glow forming around her.
''You will NOT harm ANYONE ELSE AGAIN!! I will make SURE of it!!'' she yelled. You heard a groan and looked over to see Rubin opening his eyes only to have his face go into shock. He quickly stood to his feet.
''Calm down Maza... PLEASE!!'', but it was too late. She opened her eyes and they were no longer brown but a glowing shade of emerald green, and the aura around her had turned a violet colour.
''YOU WILL NOT HARM ANOTHER INNOCENT PERSON AGAIN!!'' she yelled as her anger only seemed to grow.
''Rubin, is this the power you were hesitant to unleash..'' Tyron spoke with a chuckle. You were completely scared at the moment what was happening...
''Tyron... you do not know what you have just unleashed...'' You heard Rubin mutter. Suddenly Maza threw her arm out and Tyron was sent flying out of sight. That was something you had never seen before. She started to run in the direction he went, but there was suddenly sparks of light around her as she let out a yell of pain. You looked over to see the origin of this painstaking power was Rubin himself. ''I'm sorry child... but it's for your safety...'' he whispered as her scream persisted. After several more seconds she just seemed to give out and he released his hold...
You came from behind the large rock and ran over to the girl whom had dared to protect you. Rubin came not far behind you. You kneeled to the ground next to her reaching out to touch her.
"M-Maza... please wake up..." you pleaded. Her dress was now tattered with several holes from the attack Rubin places and her hair was messy. "Why did you do it Mr. Rubin?" you asked almost afraid to touch her in fear of it hurting her. He just sighed as he picked up your friend gently.
"I'm sorry you had to witness such events young Kira, but what I did had to be done... but from now on I do believe you will be calling me Master Rubin am I right.." He replied. That's when things came to you. She did get Tyron away which meant that... you were free. A genuine smile formed on your lips for the first time in so long. You looked up at the man with that smile.
"Thank you Master Rubin!" you thanked him.
"Do not thank me child.. thank Maza when she wakes once again... for now.. let us take you to our home..." he told you. You nodded and followed your new master...
(FFSix Years)
(Your POV)
You stood at the water's edge looking at your reflection in the water as you thought about the past six years. You still travelled with Master Rubin as well as Kira. You don't remember much about the battle with Tyron, but you gathered in Kira joining you that he was defeated. You and Kira had spent the past six years together and had become very close to one another. Now the three of you were going to the palace for the Pharaoh. Master Rubin did not tell you much but just telling you about going to the palace made you truly happy. You had always wanted to see the palace. Suddenly out of nowhere something jumped on your back forcing you plunging into the Nile's water. You sat up in the shallow waters and looked over to see the very person who put you in this place.
''what in RA'S name made you do that Kira?'' you yelled looking at your friend. Kira started to laugh.
"You had been looking at yourself forever, so I thought I'd let you meet her..." she giggled.
"Still, now we have to dry off..." you told her thinking about using a fire spell. Kira just splashed water at you, but you shielded herself with your arms.
"Must I remind you who is trained in elemental magic and CAN use this water against you my dear Kira..." you pointed out splashing Kira back with water.
"But who is the older apprentice Maza?" Kira countered as a water fight began both of you laughing away.
"Come on you two play time is over, and we must hurry to the palace...for it is rude to be late when the pharaoh was the invitee..." Came Master Rubin's voice from the ledge above.
''Coming master Rubin'' You both sighed getting out of the water and drying of as well as they could in that short of time. You held onto the reins of your horse giving it a break from having a rider on its back as Kira did the same and Rubin rode his steed.
''Master Rubin why are Maza and I needed at the palace... our training is not complete...'' Kira asked.
''What training you do have is needed by the pharaoh, and when he asks... you come... but we can finish your training at the palace my apprentices...'' Rubin answered.
After much walking and the sun approaching right above you, your destination came into view.
''It's so big...'' Kira commented looking at the large city below them.
''The pharaoh is HERE?'' You exclaimed in shock at the mere size.
''Yes my apprentices.. welcome to your new temporary home...'' Rubin told you. You mounted your horse as did Kira and the three of you rode on into town. There were so many people doing so many things. You and Kira looked in awe at the sights around you as you rode behind Master Rubin following him to the palace in the heart of the raging city.
"So many people.." Kira thought out loud.
"Yes.. many depend on the pharaoh and his protection so the reason of the large city..." Rubin explained.
Many of the people stopped and looked as the three of you continued on. You and Kira waved to many of them to show you were not enemies or ones to be feared at the moment. You finally made it to the palace gates and were allowed in. You were then escorted to a large room which you suspected as the throne room. You just looked at your master as your stomach began to turn with nerves. You had never met the Pharaoh before, and didn't exactly know how to act. You decided that you would follow your master's lead. You came up to a set of steps and your master went down to his knee, so you followed him by going down to yours as did Kira.
''Rubin! Are these the students you spoke to me of...they look barely of age?'' Came a voice from above which you suspected to be no other then the Pharaoh.
''My king I assure you... despite their age, these are my finest students and they are the finest you will find in your kingdom..'' Master Rubin replied standing to his feet keeping his right foot forward. You stayed as you were knowing that you were not being talked to.
''You are a dear friend of mine and I will take your word... Maza...please rise...'' the voice answered. You stood to your feet keeping your glance to the ground. 'Look at me child...'' he requested. You complied to the request and looked up.
''Sir...'' you greeted the older man who sat in a large chair at the top of the steps as a young boy about your age stood to his side.
''What is your training?'' he questioned.
''I specialize in elemental magic... earth, wind, fire, water, and many more...'' You answered.
''How good do you believe you are child?'' he questioned again.
''I have trust in my master's words my king...'' You confidentially told him.
''Then let's say we test them...'' he suggested.
''Sire... are you sure about that request..'' Rubin questioned.
''If you have true faith in your students then you would be overjoyed to watch her face off against one of our best...'' the man countered.
''Yes sir...'' Rubin replied taking a step back. The gentleman looked at you.
''Do you accept this challenge dear...'' he questioned.
''I never back down from one sir...'' you spoke as pride now took over your nervousness.
''Very well then... Auknidan... send for Muhado...'' he told one of the men by the door. After a few minutes the man came back with a boy with brown hair and brown eyes who wasn't that much older then you.
''Maza... you will be matched against Muhado... Muhado...this is a new opponent...both of you try your best and this is not a death match so please keep it controlled...'' the Auknidan gentleman told you as the one in the chair watched on. The two of you stood on opposite sides of the room facing each other.
''Welcome to the palace Maza and I shall enjoy this match...'' Muhado greeted taking some stance.
''Thank you, and I shall enjoy it just as much'' You answered taking your own stance so to win this challenge you were given. You had to do your best. Only Ra knew what rode on this challenge...