Something's Wrong

Three years had passed since the "Epic Battle." Celtic Star has come to terms with her new powers and the possibility of, one day, having to become the "Enchantress of the Elements". She still refuses to leave the Island of Fire and Cold. Her and Sir Bane have kept in contact but it had been almost a year and a half since they had seen each other...

"Celty!" Andy's voice snapped Celtic from her thoughts.

"You're home!" She smiled as the General of Fire entered the room. "How was the training?" Andy had been traveling to the Training Island every few months to hone his new element.

"It was great." Andy sat down across from her. "Everyone I saw says 'hello'. They kept asking when you'd visit..." He looked at her. "..." Before he could ask something, Frost busted through the door.

"Hey, you're back." Frost said as he sank into the couch. "Which is good, because Celt has been looking a little run down lately..." He stopped when he noticed the look on Celtic's face. "Celt, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." She lied. "Just tired." She stood up and walked outside.

"She's not fine." Andy stated the obvious. "What's happened since I left?"

"I'm not sure. Celt's been really tired lately." Frost answered, the pair exchanged concerned looks before heading outside to check on Celtic.

"Celtic?" Andy called out when they didn't see her in the garden. "Wonder where she could be..." Panic started to sink in.

"Andy!" Frost yelled when he noticed Celtic passed out on the ground. Andy came running around the back of the cottage. "Help me get her inside." The two Generals carefully carried her into the cottage.

"What happened?" Andy asked, looking down at Celtic's motionless body. "Her breathing is weak and shallow..."

"We need to get help... we need Dt and Argyos." Frost replied. "You stay with her, I'll go to the Main Island and then to the Farm Island." Andy nodded.

Celtic could hear their voices but couldn't understand what they were saying. She had been trying to relax outside when her world went black. It felt like there was a force crushing down on her, making it hard to breathe. It felt strange... she seemed aware of her surroundings but she couldn't move. Suddenly, the darkness shifted. She saw a great destruction happening; the faces of those she cared about lifeless. The other Mistresses, the Generals, Nate, Dt, Argyos, Robo, Halo, Essiw, Bane... all laying lifeless on the ground. She saw Liber standing a little ways from her, trying to protect those who were left...

The image shifted again. This time she was in a field with all of her friends. Their dragons relaxing nearby. She was sitting next to Bane, talking and laughing when, all of a sudden, a blast of energy came barrelling at them. She watched, frozen, as Bane tried to shield her from the blast. Before she could see what happened, the image shifted again...

As she looked around she noticed that she was standing in the garden. It was sunset; it was peaceful. "Celtic, what are you thinking about?" That voice sent a wave of emotions through her. She turned and watched as Bane made his way towards her. He was smiling at her. He came to a stop behind her and as she watched herself lean against him, a blast of energy came flying towards them... The image went black and this time the darkness didn't leave.

"Frost!" Robo looked surprise to see the General of Cold burst into the entry hall. "What's going on?" Robo's smile faded when he noticed the look on Frost's face.

"I need to speak with Master Argyos, immediately." Frost replied in haste.

"Frost, it's nice to..." Liber's voice trailed off at the concern plainly written on the visitor's face. "What's wrong?"

"Where can I find Argyos?!" Frost practically shouted. Just then, Dt, Bane, and Aryos emerged from the banquet hall. Frost sighed in relief when he realized he'd only have to make the one trip.

"Right here. What can I do for you, Frost?" Argyos asked.

"You and Dt have to come with me, now!" Frost tried to remain calm. He was generally the level headed one.

"Why? What's happened, Frost?" Dt questioned. She sensed an urgency in the General. "Is everything alright with Celt?" At the question, Frost nearly lost composure.

"Unfortunately, no." Frost remained calm. He saw Bane open his mouth to say something but stopped him. "There's no time to explain." Frost turned and headed outside.

"Robo, keep this quiet for as long as possible. Send a request to have Nate meet us at the Island of Fire and Cold." Liber ordered. Robo nodded once. The four followed Frost back to Celtic.

"Celty, can you hear me?" Andy hadn't moved since Frost left. He'd watched pain, fear, and sadness play across Celtic's face for the past few hours. Other than that, there had been no change in her state.

"Frost, what happened?" Andy could hear Dt's voice outside.

"Andy, has there been any change?" Frost asked as he entered the cottage.

"None. She's not been completely still but she's not really moved either." Andy looked up to see Dt, Argyos, Bane, and Liber standing with Frost. "The only change has been her breathing... it became rapid a few times and then shallow and weak again." He moved out of Argyos' way.

"Hmm..." Argyos looked her over and then stood up. He ran a hand through his hair and let out a deep sigh.

"What is it, Argyos?" Dt didn't like the look on his face.

"Liber, send for the Mistresses and their Generals." Argyos said. "...and pray that I'm wrong."