Edit 26/07/2010: Updated chapter to fix spelling mistakes and pairings.
Rating: PG-13/T
Genre: Fantasy/Romance/Action Adventure.
Dedication: For you Mo, thanks for all your help.
Main Characters:
Tatibana Hiromi: The Priestess who now guards the crystal
The Divine Seraphim: Her guards - Mao, Julia, Emily, Matilda, and MingMing
The Valhalla Knights: The 'so called bandits' who attempt to help the girls, if the girls will let them that is: Kai, Rei, Takao, Max and Kyoujyu
Belial Rebellion: The underground group that plan to steal the crystal: wait and see. (You know who is going to be in this group.)
Pairings: Yuriy x Mao (Tala x Mariah). Maybe others.
Note: All weapons used in this story are real; however, the attacks are made up XD. However, Mao's weapon was slightly made up. Many of the names are made up; it's a fantasy fic and all to my own imagination.
Summary: The crystal of Sataki, which hold The Black Dranzer, the power of destruction, has been passed to its new guardian, the Priestess Hiromi. Together with her guards, the Divine Seraphim, she must carry the crystal away from the shrine to a new haven for it never to be found. Of course, when such a power is foreseen by the demons themselves it is only a matter of time before they attempt to steal it. Moreover, there isn't ever just one party after such a sacred item.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bakuten Shoot Beyblade, and any other recognized characters they are all owned by Takao Aoki, Viz Media, Hasbro and all other respective owners. There may be some bit taken from the manga, just little tip bits.
The Divine Seraphim
By Kaz
Prologue
Light and Dark. Two sides of one whole, both existing on each other, can never part.
Good and Evil. The balance, which set the world. One shift could change the future forever. The world was once protected by good. The Holy Creatures, who reigned high and protected the land, their hearts of pure, they watched over the earth to ensure right.
Power. The one greed, which changed the world.
The Dranzer, Driger, Draciel and Dizzara. The final warriors who stood up to the evil, which came.
The Pegasus, Trygator, Hedgehog, and Galux. The ones who created the crystal of imprisonment.
The Venus who spread her wing, and blew away the darkness of despair.
The Dragoon who captured the ruler of sins with his tail.
The Angelfly, the weakest of them all, yet the strongest in heart. Sealed the darkness, yet not without a sacrifice.
The Black Dranzer, the ultimate power was defeated by those he deemed weaker than he was.
The Holy creatures, prevailed, yet no longer had the energy to maintain their forms.
The named few who inherited the power.
The Divine Seraphim, the ones who guard the crystal that contains the Black Dranzer, with their life.
Tatibana Hiromi, the chosen priestess, the only one who can ensure the evil never escapes. The only hope the future has, the only one who can stop the Black Dranzer from taking flight again.
Chapter 1
The shrine was alive with chatter. Everywhere, people gossiped with joy and awe, after all, an event like this had not taken place in all of 50 years. It was time. Finally, the crystal would change hands to a new owner.
"Tatibana Hiromi," a voice rang out, strong and definitive, immediately silencing any noise and preventing any movement. "The Elders have entrusted you to guard the Crystal of Sataki. Its power is of pure devastation, if the evil within was ever to be released the world would plunge into darkness. Do you Tatibana Hiromi, the final chosen priestess, agree to carry this crystal to a new haven, where it can never be found and protect it with your life?" The Elder finished, looking at the kneeling girl, below her.
"I do." The girl replied without any hesitation. Her short brown hair falling over her eyes, denying anyone to see the determination that they held. "I, Tatibana Hiromi, will guard this crystal with my life. This is my vow to the Elders, who have taught me all I know, to the people who trust me and to myself, I shall not let this crystal fall into the hands of evil. The Crystal of Sataki shall never be broken and the evil within will never be set free. This is my promise to you all."
"And you," the woman continued, "The five who have pledged your life to Priestess Hiromi. Mao the holder of the Galux, Julia the keeper of the Pegasus, Matilda the partner of the Hedgehog, Emily the heiress of the Tyrgator and MingMing the watcher of the Venus, do you five give your life to Priestess Hiromi and aid her in her quest, even if this means your own life is at danger?"
"We do," five voice's replied, from the girls who were also kneeled before the Elder, yet behind their priestess.
"I, Mao, the holder of the Eternal Galux, shall assist Priestess Hiromi." One of the girls said, her pink hair held tightly in a braid, falling over her left shoulder. Her eyes were closed, yet from her aura alone; everyone could see the firmness within them. "With the power of the Earth, I give my life to this oath that I will guard Priestess Hiromi with my life and ensure the crystal is safe, even if it means my own life is at risk."
The Elder smiled secretly at the girl, before another spoke.
"I, Julia, the keeper of the Rising Pegasus shall to assist Priestess Hiromi on the quest she takes." The orange haired girl said; her jaded eyes alight with spirit. "With the power of the mighty winds, I give my life to Priestess Hiromi and guarding the crystal from evil."
"I, Matilda, partner to the Pierce Hedgehog, shall assist Priestess Hiromi on her mission," a soft voice rang out. The youngest of the guards, Matilda, smiled as she kneeled before the elder, "With the power of lightening, I shall help and guard Priestess Hiromi and the crystal."
The entire shrine smiled at the girl as her eyes held such innocence; her eyes alone could melt even the coldest of hearts.
"I, Emily, the heiress of the Everlasting Tyrgator, shall follow Priestess Hiromi on any quest she takes," the other orange haired guard said, "With the power of the endless flowing water itself, I pledge my life to Priestess Hiromi and to ensure the safe keeping of the crystal forever."
'Direct and straight to the point,' the Elder thought, 'you could always count on the smartest one to get straight to the point.'
The Elder looked towards the final girl, her head bent low as she began her vow. "I, MingMing, the leader of The Divine Seraphim, and the watcher of the Radiant Venus shall lead The Divine Seraphim and assist Priestess Hiromi on her journey to find a safe haven for the crystal of Sataki. With the power of the goddess herself, and her star of which fire glows bright, I give my life to Priestess Hiromi and this mission for all eternity."
"Tatibana Hiromi," The Elder said, "Rise and take guard crystal to which you have vowed your life to."
Hiromi glanced at the Elder, before rising, her pure soft cotton white robes falling to place, as she took a step forward. Taking no notice of the cold stone, which met her bare feet, she continued to walk up the few pure white steps, before stopping in front of her Elder, her teacher, one she could call her mother, her everything. The one who taught her what she knew, and took the time to understand her even though she was a rather misfit Priestess. For this woman alone, Hiromi ensured that she would succeed.
Slowly, she reached out and took the small crystal from the hands of the once owner and clasped it within her own small hands. A jolt of energy stuck through her as she finally held the crystal within her own hands, causing her to stop momentarily, slightly stunned.
"May you be blessed child." The Elder whispered, before placing a short kiss on the girl's forehead, and then taking a new step back, to let everyone witness the new hope of their future.
Smiling, Hiromi breathed in slightly before turning around. Holding the crystal close to her heart, she gazed around the room as everyone kneeled in respect.
'This was it,' she thought, everyone's hope rested on her now, she couldn't fail, she wouldn't fail, no matter what the crystal must never fall into the hands of evil, 'Or else the entire world would give in the darkness … forever.'
Julia, Mao, Emily, Matilda and MingMing remained at the door as they watched their Priestess being greeted by various Elders and other Priestess. These five girls were the elite few who became the guards to the new Priestess. From the moment they were born, they were raised in the shrine, learning about their powers, and the Holy Spirits that lay within them.
The guardian of the Holy Creature Venus and leader of the Divine Seraphim was MingMing, a calm and collected leader and naturally authoritative. She, unlike some of her other subordinates, knew how to keep her temper until she was challenged. Currently leaning against the door, her arms folded, she tapped the heel of her boot against the wood. Dressed in a white robe, with a split up to the thigh, the garment parted to reveal white cotton trousers to prevent the viewing of any flesh, finishing with a black sash around her waist, where her weapon lay hidden. Her bright blue hair was in a pair of buns at the side of her head, wrapped in a white material to hold them in place. MingMing was one of the strongest warriors the shrine had raised. Her power came from the Goddess Venus herself, the morning star. Her weapon, hidden within her stash was a pair of nunchakus, handed down to her from her mother. It was rumoured that those nunchakus were forged from metal in the core of the sun by Venus herself.
Next to MingMing stood the second in command, Mao. Like MingMing, she too was calm but had a tendency to fly of the handle, if something annoyed her. She had a sensible head on her shoulders though, knowing how to deal with situations when others would simply be at a lost. Dressed like the others in a white robe and trousers, her sash was one of soft pink, which went well with her braided pink hair. Mao power came from the Eternal Galux, a powerful cat, which looked after the Earth. Her weapon of choice was a wooden staff, the top holding a cat, rumoured to be Galux's true form. Like MingMing's weapon, there were many rumours about Mao's staff. It was thought that when her Holy Spirit was called on, and if wanted the cat would come alive, or have a heavy poison spray out. Mao's fighting style was quick and fast plus armed with that staff made her an extra excellent warrior.
On the floor, tying her sandals sat Julia, the third eldest within the group. Unlike the others, she was a fiery tempered warrior, who often rushed in without thinking. Julia's red sash was invisible since her weapon, a whip attached to a pair of twin metal balls, was wrapped around it. The Raising Pegasus was her Holy Spirit, and like the wind, which powers flew within her, she charged like the wind causing damage wherever she went. Sometimes, the damage was unintentional causing many fights between her and the other orange guard, Emily.
The genius of the group, Emily was hovering over Julia, telling her to hurry. Emily wasn't the type to go rushing into battle, she hardly fought, more often she thought up strategies and the best way to defeat opponents. However, this made her no more deadly than the others. Powered by the Everlasting Tyrgator, whose power came from the endless waters, she armed herself with a paper-thin sword, held within her orange sash and was made of the most flexible metal found. The sword barely weighed anything, yet it was so quick that when used a soft ringing sound was heard.
The last guardian, the youngest was Matilda. She like Emily tended to hold back from fighting, though armed with her small twin steel axes, she could slice through anything. Matilda's Holy creature was the Pierce Hedgehog, who ruled over lightening and created electricity. Her sash of pure yellow, held the weapons on her back, much like Mao. However, since they were so small, they could hardly be seen. Matilda has the purest ruby brown eyes, much like the Priestess Hiromi.
The silence which has settled between the girls, was suddenly broken when another Elder, different to the one conducting the ceremony stood before them.
"Elder Zerae," cried Matilda, as the others kneeled in respect.
"MingMing, girls, come with me, the Elders would like to talk to you before you leave."
"That's if we ever get to leave," mumbled Julia, causing Mao to laugh quietly, only to be silenced by a glare from MingMing.
The girls entered the back room of the shrine, only a certain few were allowed to enter this room, and the girls rarely saw it. To the front of them sat the eight oldest shrine maidens, the Elders. This entire shrine consisted of females; no male had ever set foot upon the shrine steps. The eight elders ran and taught the disciples, each Elder save one, had taught these girls what they know today.
"Girls," addressed Maera, the oldest and strongest Elder of them all. "As of today, you set upon a new life, through the gates of the shrine you shall pass, past the village to a world where corruption and despair lies deep. Remember well what we have taught you, and no matter where you go, you shall always be the children of the shrine.
"You shall enter a world of which we have not shown you," Myrrhine carried on from where Maera finished. "You shall find a place where everything is different, and also forget not the presence of males. To be of this shrine means to be of virtue and pure. Do not forget that. Even the most innocent of things can be sinful."
MingMing nodded on behalf of the girls, as the others, except Matilda, looked away with embarrassment, or in Julia's case to stop her from laughing.
"Very well, rise children and be on your way. May the power of this shrine and the Goddess themselves protect you from any harm." Maera said, as the girls rose and went through the door, only for each to glance back, before disappearing completely.
"Be blessed my children."
The girls and the Priestess Hiromi stood at the gates of the temple. Drawing their hoods over their heads, they walked down the steps towards the village, their journey had started, and the adventure… had begun.
TBC
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