Age of the Falling Sun

By: John Pexton & Scott Bartlett

I know that this is a fanfiction site but my parnter and figured we would try something new. My partner is Scott Bartlett and I want to know what people think so please email us or send us a message through fanfiction. Our profiles are Aero Angemon and bartlett9909.

Characters

Royon is a 10-year-old boy with blue hair and blue eyes who is about to learn something from his past that could affect the outcome of the future. He embarks on a quest after Lord Ion sends his dark army to retrieve an ancient powerful sword. His best friend who helps him out through the entire story joins him on this quest and also runs into several interesting characters that also help him fight Ion.

Kyro is an 11-year-old boy with red hair and green eyes who loves adventure and getting into trouble. He is learning about his past as well and also learning his powers. He is a really good archer and his shots are always on target. He travels with his best friend Royon to stop the darkness and Lord Ion. He also meets some interesting friends along the way and they all play a key role in stopping the dark army.

Abel is Royon's mentor

Ion is the dark lord

Scott is a dragon knight

Aero is the blue dragon knight of wisdom. He is sought out for his training and wisdom. He serves as a mentor to Scott, Zeke, Keru, Tora, Skyth, Royon, and Kyro. He appears to be in his mid 20's but is actually over 1000 years old.

Keru is the oldest of the 3 siblings and he is trying to gain his family's independence from the evil Lord Ion. He is 15 years old with light brown hair and deep blue eyes. His family is able to control the elements and he also is able to amplify his powers and send them into others as well, he is also able to project others powers and use them against his enemies.

Tora is a 12 year old with long wavy light brown hair and deep maroon eyes who along with her brothers are slaves to Lord Ion and will fight for their independence against him. She also controls the elements and could call upon the powers of sages and mages in order to face her enemies. Her brothers and her self join Kyro and Royon on this quest and starts to like Royon a lot.

Skyth is 11 years old with semi long blond wavy hair and green eyes. He follows his brother and sister in order to be freed from the evil Ion. He controls the elements and is able to cloak himself and others to the surroundings he is in. He is able to also see time its self and when he sees the future and the past he knows what happens. His predictions are always right and there is no way he could prevent the disasters.

Death Strike is Kyro's older brother and he is one of 2 elite demons who serve Lord Ion. He is now 17 years of age and very tall, he wears midnight blue uniform with the crest of the moon on it. He is a skilled swordsman and an archer who rides a black dragon. He masters the powers of speed, telepathy, and smoke and fire. He will face his younger brother until a bloody battle to the end and he also will fight Stephen for stepping in on the battle when it is between brothers.

Stephen is the other elite demon

Zeck is the red mage and the right hand man to the great Aero.

Sophia is the oldest out of Death Strike and Kyro and deeply tries to protect Kyro and Royon from Death Strike

Haven is one of the elves from the land of Errastide

Night Hawk is one of the Elves from Errastide

Karo is Haven's brother and is one of the Elves from the southern region to Errastide

Chapter 1: Royon's Journey

Long ago in a land of Errastide the country was at peace until a war broke out in the western region. Aisnoir which is located at the end of Avil the western region broke out in war which affected the whole country. Istheil who was the Queen of the western region fought Araivel the King of the western region and the civil war spread through the country. Istheil and her army which included Ion fought long and hard to strip Araivel of the western region. Araivel watched his son Araira die from the most painful death and to avenge his death he killed Ion in order to prevent the darkness from spreading. Istheil took the sword of Araira and drove it through Araivel ending the war and started the spread of the darkness. Istheil used the dark magic to revive her son in order to have him rule the world. Araivel's army which spread through the kingdom fought long and hard driving Istheil's army to Aisnoir and killed Istheil her self and stripped Ion from most of his powers.

Aero took the sword of his older brother and of his father with him to Irisyth the eastern region and hid them in the center of the island that is in Airoil Lake which is the direct connection to Aylasis the northern mountain and Groite the southern wood. Part of Avil is dead land leading to the dark sea and in the center of the dark sea is Aisnoir. Aisnoir is known as the valley of the dead and for over 1000 years they have been rebuilding their army while the rest of the country was at peace. They celebrated the red moon every year to symbolize the end of the dark war. After the war a young prophet spoke of a time when the Dark Age will rise once again and Aisnoir will fight and capture family members turning them into his slaves and the blood of the 6 ancient sages and the power of one will return the Queen of destruction and plummet the entire kingdom into eternal darkness. the only way to prevent this the prophet also spoke of one along with 5 young friends shall rise and join together the 4 regions and guide the kingdom into eternal light. It has also been foretold that the one shall bear the sword of Araira while his best friend holds the sword of Araivel and together they will face several hardships but will come out victorious.

We now come across a small town in the region of Avil where Royon is hard at work preparing for the festival in which they celebrate the ending of the war. Royon worked for Abel who has raised and trained Royon all of his life and Royon considers Abel as his father. Royon's best friend in the whole world is Kyro and they consider them selves like brothers. Our story starts in this small town in which Kyro and Royon head out for a little fun.

"Abel my work is done for the day and while it is still light out is it alright that I go and hang out with Kyro?" Royon asked

"I don't care as long as you are home for dinner and the start of the festival. I don't want to catch you doing something stupid either or you will have double the chores than you normally do." Abel said

"I won't Abel, I remember the last time I had double the chores and I was so exhausted that after I was done I could barely move." Royon said

"Well have fun and remember I know almost everything that goes on in this town." Abel said

"I will." Royon said

"Hey Royon you want to go on an adventure." Kyro asked

"I don't know the last time we went on one of your adventures I ended up with double the chores and you ended up with a 3 day beating." Royon said

"Oh come on why do you always do this you know you end up going anyways and besides it will be fun." Kyro said

"Where are we going this time?" Royon asked

"We are going into the woods for our adventure so grab your sword and meet me here." Kyro said

"I don't know Abel says it is awfully dangerous in there and besides remember when the gremlins attacked." Royon said trying to convince his friend

"That is the point of an adventure and besides those gremlins didn't do anything except scratch us. Grab your sword and meet me here come on before it gets dark and we won't be able to do anything." Kyro said

"Ok I will get my sword." Royon said

Royon grabbed his sword and Kyro and Royon headed into the woods where they just walked through while talking.

"So what do you think of the festival tonight?" Royon asked

"I don't know I mean it is old and boring. I don't think I am going to go to the festival tonight." Kyro said

"Why not; I always have fun seeing the fireworks and listening to the stories from the old man." Royon said

"I would rather go on a dangerous mission and besides mother is going on how something always happens at the festival." Kyro said

"Well last year was completely your fault, if you had not convinced me to do so I wouldn't have had to do double chores for a month." Royon said

"It was fun though not to mention everyone enjoyed it except mother and father they were so ashamed not to mention furious." Kyro said

"Well Abel was not to happy with that prank." Royon said

"The only reason Abel gave you double chores because you were apart of it not to mention father insisted that he do something about it. He actually enjoyed the whole thing but my father has to always get his way and turn it into something that it was not." Kyro said

"I remember that you got beaten for 3 days until you cried but I do admit it was fun." Royon said

"Mother left in shame while father beat me in front of the entire town, he also told me that I am a huge disappointment and that they should have never taken me in. Why do you think I am so eager to leave this town all the time?" Kyro asked

"Well if Abel didn't stop your father you could have been seriously hurt but why didn't you cry until the 3rd day? Royon asked

"I forced my self to cry in order to stop the humiliation that I was receiving and I knew the sooner I did the sooner I could leave. I don't like it at home or this stupid town. If it weren't for you and Abel I would have left this town along time ago and never returned. I am glad Abel looked out for me and that we are best friends. You 2 are the only ones who truly cares for me and I am grateful for that one." Kyro said

"It is getting dark I think we should head back to the town." Royon said

Meanwhile across the dark sea on the island of Aisnoir we find Ion planning an attack on the western region to plummet it into darkness.

"I need you to go receive my brother's sword for it lies in the town of Windhurst; you could destroy anything in your path and send it into darkness. Don't return until you have the sword in your hands." Ion said

"Yes my lord!" Stephen said

"Soon I will be able to revive you mother and we will have our revenge against the rest of the country." Ion said

"My lord the armies have been sent." Stephen said

"Good, soon I will have my hands upon that sword and I will be able to carry out my plan. You 3 come here even though I hate teenagers I have a special mission for you." Ion said

"What is the mission my lord?" Keru asked in disgust

"The protector of the sword I desire will give it to his son and send him away. His son has blue hair and the blue haired boy's best friend has reddish orange hair. I want you 3 to go to them and kill them and bring me that sword." Ion said

"The only reason we are here is because you killed our mother and took us in as slaves to you. We have been tortured and did your bidding when ever you told us to and we were still tortured when we were done. When we do this we want our freedom from you for all eternity." Keru said

"If you don't complete this mission then I will kill you all starting with your brother, followed by your sister and then I will leave you to die all alone in the cell that you reside in. I will grant you your freedom if and only if you complete this mission." Ion said

"Well as long as we are away from you then it will be fine because we will have some freedom while we are away from you. Lets get going before he changes his mind and forces us to do something else instead and we won't be able to enjoy the fresh air." Keru said

Keru and his brother and sister leave Aisnoir and head to Avil where they will find a way to never return to Aisnoir. Meanwhile Royon went back to the town while Kyro headed back to the woods. Kyro would make sure Royon was safe before he left again. Kyro headed west to see if something would be interesting and found that several of monsters were destroying everything in their path. Keru had seen the orange haired boy and warned him.

"Listen we were sent to kill you and take the sword of Araira in order to destroy the kingdom and plummet it into darkness. We are slaves to him and we hate him so much that is why I am warning you to take your blue haired friend and get him out of that town before it is destroyed. Remember we are trying to help you and don't mention this conversation to your friend just keep him out of danger and head east." Keru said

Kyro nodded and headed back towards Windhurst where the festival took place. Keru, Tora, and Skyth pretended that they didn't see Kyro for they knew that he would help them be free from their master. Meanwhile at Windhurst the festival has begun and Royon couldn't find Kyro at all.

"Royon what is wrong?" Abel asked

"I guess Kyro is not going to show to the festival tonight, he said that it was old and boring not to mention he don't want to be around his parents. The only reason he stays in this town is because of you and me. If we weren't here then he would have left along time ago and never return but being you truly care for him and he is like a brother to me that is why he stays." Kyro said

"I see, I won't tell his father because we don't need a repeat of last year where he publicly displayed beating Kyro and humiliating him in front of the town for 3 long days." Abel said

"I hope he hasn't done anything stupid or something like that." Royon said

"Me to but I know he will be alright for he knows what he is doing." Abel said

Suddenly several guards fell off the look out tower dead and several monsters attacked the town destroying everything. One monster was about to attack Royon and Abel when it suddenly fell to the ground dead. Kyro came running in with his bow out and strung.

"Royon we have to leave before they find you and attempt to kill you." Kyro said

"Here take this sword and find the red sage, he is the only one who will be able to help you on this quest." Abel said

"We will, we are heading east to Airoil Lake where we will be heading north to Aylasis." Kyro said

"Abel are you coming with us?" Royon asked

"No! I will be providing cover to you while you head east, I will see you soon my son and Kyro take care of Royon and your self and god speed." Abel said sending the boys out of the town.

Abel fired several arrows at the monsters while the women and children tried to escape. Abel was able to stop the attacks but most of the town was destroyed and the survivors followed Abel east to the White City where they would warn them of the war that was taking place. Kyro and Royon kept running until they entered the cave behind the waterfall and they made camp there for the night.

"We have to go back to help Abel fight those monsters." Royon said

"No we can't for we have to head east; they were after you and the sword you carry now. I know this because I ran into them when I left you at the town, that is how I ended up with this gash." Kyro said

"I don't want to lose Abel for he has been a father to me." Royon said starting to cry.

"Don't worry Abel is the most skilled fighter in our town and that is why he is the chief of the town. He will be fine and he will meet us again." Kyro said

"He is my master and my father I can't leave him there to die." Royon said

"Even if he dies and you go back then his sacrifice will be for nothing do you want that to happen?" Kyro said

"You know for a couple of kids who is supposed to be hiding you are making an awful lot of noise." Scott said

Royon draws his sword to challenge the new comer.

"Who are you and why are you here?" Royon asked angrily

"My name is Scott and I am a dragon warrior who has come to help you out. I seen you running to this cave which happens to be my home and I knew you were in trouble. Some information that might put you at ease is a small group of survivors are heading to the great White City. They mainly consisted of women and children but they were following someone who looked like their chief." Scott said

"I don't trust you, you could be setting us up for a trap." Royon said

"We are looking for the red sage of the wood do you know where he is located?" Kyro asked

"Yes I do and he is with my old friend and mentor Aero. Aero knows about what is to come and he knows Ion will stop at nothing to destroy you." Scott said

"Kyro you trust him?" Royon asked

"Yes I do and I remember the stories Abel use to tell us about the dragon warriors and the sages." Kyro said

"Let me take a look at the wounds you have you sure have a lot of wounds for a kid." Scott said

"I am fine I always have been a fast healer and all I need is some water and I will be fine." Kyro said

"Really usually people take a long time to heal and the only ones who heal that fast just by water holds some elvish powers in their blood." Scott said

"I don't know much about my origin for I was adopted into a rotten family. The only ones I could trust and count on are my best friend and his father Abel." Kyro said

"I am going to keep a look out while you 2 rest and I am going to contact an old friend in the out post of Jueno. He knows more about this situation and about the sages and everything better than I do. Soon you will meet him and everything will be explained to you." Scott said

"Thank you and we accept you gratitude." Kyro said

"I don't for I still think he is setting a trap for us." Royon said

"Do you trust your friend?" Scott said

"Yes and I would follow him where ever he goes for he has always looked out for me." Royon said

"Well get some rest." Scott said

Scott left the waterfall cave to contact Aero who is his old friend and mentor.

"Aero can you here me I have important news from Windhurst Wood." Scott said telepathically

"I could here you what is your important news?" Aero said

"The war has started and Windhurst has been completely destroyed. I have with me the 2 boys you sent me to watch over and a small group of survivors are heading towards Jueno and White Gate. One of the Survivors is the younger boy's mentor and father Abel." Scott said telepathically

"Did you tell them about Ion and how he has 5 of the 6 sages?" Aero asked

"No I didn't I told them that you would explain later. Are you sure the younger kid is to be king of us all and the one who will bring us back to the light?" Scott asked

"Yes I am sure but he won't be able to do it with out the help of his friend and 4 strangers. Don't mention the fate of his best friend for he shouldn't know about it until the time comes." Aero said

"His fate is not laid out in stone yet for the future could change." Scott said

"I sense that his friend is going to go through pain that no one will be able to bear and this will go on for 7 years before he gathers the strength and sacrifice his life to save Royon. He will have to face his brother and learn about his past from his sister." Aero said

"Well it is almost dawn and we will be heading out to the post in Jueno soon. We should arrive there by sun down." Scott said

"Good luck my old friend and keep the blue haired boy safe for his destiny is greater than anyone else at the moment." Aero said

Scott went back into the cave to wake up the 2 boys.

"Ok it is time to wake up for we have along journey ahead of us if we are to make it to Jueno by night fall." Scott said

"What I'm still tired and we just fell asleep not to long ago." Royon said tiredly

"I am sensing danger coming from the south, east and west and the only way is to head north to the White Sea right now." Kyro said

"Wow kid you impress me where did you learn how to sense danger like that." Scott said

"I have always known when danger was near not to mention I have been navigating my way around since I was young. It has been apart of me for as long as I remember." Kyro said

"Put these on for they will cloak you and protect you against the dangers that lie ahead." Scott said

Royon and Kyro put on the mithril, tunics, and cloaks to head out. Royon's mithril was heavier than Kyro's but he wore it.

"I am going ahead right now for I have something that I need to do please stay with Scott for he will protect you." Kyro said

"Wait you can't go for it is wise for you both to stay together besides I have somewhere I have to go as well." Scott said

"No I want him to stay with you for I know he will be protected. I have to go I will meet you soon Royon and stay hidden Royon." Kyro said as he left the cave and took off southeast.

"Damn it Royon you have to head to the White Sea by your self I am going to make sure the monsters don't follow you." Scott said

"You want me to go by my self I am not a skilled fighter not to mention I don't normally navigate Kyro usually does the navigating." Royon said

"Use what you know and you will be fine I have faith that you will be safe." Scott said heading out of the cave to fight the monsters.

Royon starts to head north to the White Sea but little did he know that he was being watched by 3 teens. Keru, Tora, and Skyth knew that Royon would be able to set them free.

"Skyth I need you to follow the boy and keep him safe for his destiny will free us all. Stay hidden while I take Tora to follow his friend remember don't let him get caught or even worse don't let him die." Keru said

"I will watch him and keep him safe you could count on me." Skyth said

"I have the sudden feeling like I am being watched not to mention I haven't been this far from home by my self. What was it that Abel told me, oh yeah shoot arrows into the trees to make sure no one is there?" Royon said as he strung his bow and fired an arrow into the trees. The arrow nearly hit Tora and the 3 teens knew that Royon knows someone is there.

"Skyth be careful and don't let the boy catch you yet we are going to have to get the boy to trust us in this fight." Keru said

Keru and Tora left to head to where Kyro was while Skyth called on the elements to cloak Royon with fog and mist.

"Wow it got foggy and misty all of the sudden and it is very thick I could barely see where I am going." Royon thought

Royon made it to the White Sea where he waited for Kyro and Scott before heading to Jueno. Skyth imitated wild birds to try to make Royon relax a little and not make him on the edge so much. Scott suddenly appears next to Skyth and startles him.

"Where did you come from?" Skyth asked

"I come to warn you that the boy has anger building in him and it is connected to his powers in which could destroy us all if he don't know how to control it. We don't want him to show his powers yet for it could be disastrous and be careful." Scott said

"Why did you let his friend leave him unprotected and why didn't you stay with him?" Skyth said

"Royon is the one who will free us from this imprisonment and we need him kept safe. I went ahead to stop several of the monsters from coming to where Royon was and I don't know where Kyro took off to." Scott said

"Kyro is the only one who is able to keep Royon from getting to angry that is why it is important that they remain together you old fool." Skyth said

"I do believe Royon knows why Kyro took off this morning and I do believe Kyro knows what he is doing to leave his best friend in my care." Scott said

"Yeah you sent the boy out alone luckily Keru had me keep a watch on the boy to protect him. Where did Kyro head to I know you know where he is you old fool?" Skyth said

"He has his own test to ever come and we are running low on time Ion's followers are coming and one of the Elite Demons is leading the way." Scott said

"Don't worry I used the fog and mist to cloak the boy and if I am correct they will pass by through the fog with out noticing it." Skyth said

"Well you are going to have to face the boy sooner than you think and I pray you know what you are doing. Listen we have you surrounded and we will attack if you try anything." Scott said imitating a teen

"What are you doing are you insane are you trying to get us both killed?" Skyth said

"Good luck kid and remember he has a lot of powers, try to keep him calm and avoid

Scott disappeared and Royon started to get angry and scared so he started to tap into his powers and fired towards Skyth. Skyth was able to dodge the attack and protected himself by a water barrier but when he did that he broke the fog and mist barrier that protected Royon. Stephen found this barrier break and took the opportunity to attack. Skyth knew he would have to attack Stephen in order to protect Royon even though he knew he wouldn't survive. Meanwhile in the southern region Kyro finally made it to the great Blue Sphinx.

"Young child why is it you have come from afar to seek me when you should be with your friend." The Blue Sphinx said

"I come to seek advice for I know you are wise and I have no clue who I am and why I am even here. I know that my friend and his guardian have always looked after me but it seems something is missing." Kyro said

"You know that you have been put here to guide your friend and protect him, he is the one that will free us all but you have a major part in this for you will soon find out why you feel that you have no family. I know what lies ahead for you but right now you will have to go to your friend for he must live in order to make this all happen." The Blue Sphinx said

Kyro left to find his friend being attacked by Stephen and his demon army. He also had seen that Skyth was doing his best to protect Royon but would end up dieing. Kyro fired several arrows at the scene and distracted Stephen from Skyth and Royon. Keru and Tora then arrived to find Stephen there attacking and finally Scott attacked Stephen.

"Well I see you have come to face your defeat Scott. You protect these fools when they are bound to Ion himself you are pathetic." Stephen said

Royon kept getting angry and started to glow.

"Oh that's it boy use your power to destroy me go right ahead kill me." Stephen said

"No Royon it is not the time to use your powers you can't control it yet." Kyro said

Royon then drew his sword and lunged at Stephen only to be knocked out and Kyro then used his speed to get Royon out of there and they both found Abel in Jueno.