Disclamer: Ela does not own gakuen alice, although it's one of her wishes (that will probably not come true…sigh)=(
Anyways, this is her first fanfic and she would like to tell you guys that she is fascinated with the dragons and all of those magical creatures. The reason why this is story is about dragons..(bwahahahah). Also, she is hoping that you enjoy it even though she knows that it might be a bit overused theme by now..Please forgive her for lack of practice in the theme, grammar and dialogue department; which consists of the majority of the story (such an amateur).
Really, though she is sorry.
Hope you enjoy=D
Summary:
20 years ago, the Dragon Spirit Queen was the most beautiful and graceful woman ever lived in the Island. She was courted by many Tribe leaders in and out of their territory. Kuonji, the chieftain of the savage tribe in the north wanted her even before he saw her, not just because of her beauty but because he wants her power. However, the Queen fell in love with her Tutor, a normal Human and not even a Tribe Chieftain. The others were outrage by her decision, but they soon accepted it with a condition that the Human will not live inside the castle. The Queen was opposed to this Idea, but with her partner's (because they don't them to get married since the council was strict with rules on who the Queen will marry) insistence, she consented.
Six years later, the Queen gave birth to a baby Princess. She was the life brought upon by the love of the Queen and her beloved. By this time, Kuonji has made many attempts to unite with the Queen, because he believed that when a Human Unite with a Dragon Spirit he/she will gain an immeasurable amount of power that he can use to control and conquer the other Tribes. He tricked the council members into giving their permission to unite the Queen with him; but the Queen know that Kuonji has done something to the council members, so she asked her most trusted Knights to save them. On the day that she was suppose to unite with him, the 1st Knight of the Kingdom and a childhood friend of the Queen had jeopardize the plans of Kuonji with the help of the 2nd Knight. Together they saved the council members and banished Kuonji from the land of the Dragon Spirit who declared war with them when the princess was just two years old.
Mikan age 12.
"Papa, can you tell that story again? About the Dragon Spirit?" said the young girl, with bigHazel eyes to her Father. "Please" she pleaded, as her Father continued, looking at her with amusement in his eyes.
"You never get tired of that story huh?" he asked. "Ever since you heard that story two months ago, you always asked for it before you sleep."
"That's because it calms me and I always have a good night sleep whenever I hear it. It's like, just by hearing it makes me stronger and not afraid of the dark or the monsters that crawls in the forest." Whispered the girl to her father, who had his brows crumpled in thought of how her daughter can be scared of the 'monster in the forest'.
Shaking his head, he looked at her and said, "Sigh, alright. But first, finish your milk and I 'll tell you the story of the Dragon Spirit and how they unite the tribes of the east."
"Yey! Thank you Papa!" hugging her father and drinking her milk in one big gulf. "I'm done." She declared and settled in her bed to listen to his father tell the story.
Chucking, the father started the story with a small voice, almost whispering to her daughter. This excite her more, she really loved it how her father can set the mood for a story telling just by lowering his voice. Looking at her father with spark in her eyes, she listened attentively as he retells the story – the legend of the great Dragon Spirits.
"It started not long ago where chaos and war ruled the Island. One tribe, determined to destroy the others for the sake of profit. They were separated by different Ideas and beliefs that when an argument issued, always ended up in blood lost; usually by the hands of the most selfish Chieftain. His name is Chieftain Kuonji, he had the idea that his tribe can be the most powerful tribe if he was to unite with a Dragon Spirit. You see, Dragon Spirits are the most fascinating creatures in our world. They have two forms: that of a Human with red eyes, lean and toned body that is capable of destroying a whole town without changing to its other form: a Dragon. There Dragon form is a magnificent sight to behold. They have scales with different colors to match the personality of their human. They have strong hind and fore legs that help them catch their prey, they are the fastest living creatures that can fly exceeding the speed of the fastest Peregrine Falcon on a hunt and most of all, each of them control a different power with in themselves. Only a handful of people have seen them use their special powers."
"Can they breathe fire?" ask the little girl shyly.
He looked at her and answered "Yes my dear, but not all of them. Only the most powerful type of Spirit Dragons can do that…and it is believed that those types of Dragons are the strongest Dragons of all. They are the most emotional and they will do everything in their power to fight off enemies to protect their family. The Dragon Spirits are believed to be the most powerful of all, not because of their strength or their extra ordinary capabilities but because of their capacity to love."
She looked at her father and repeats the word that her father uttered "Love?" she asked sleepily.
"Yes dear, Love." He answered her questioning look with a steady voice and firm gaze. "Love can do wonders in a person, much more to them, having two forms that mostly ruled by instinct and emotions. Because of their love for their family, the dragon spirit can achieved feats that seemed impossible even for their already amazing characteristics. They will do anything on the basis of what will be the good thing for their loved one. Unfortunately, Chieftain Kuonji found out about that strength. He used that knowledge to his advantage and devised a plan to kidnap the Queen of the Dragon Spirits and intended to unite with her."
"He tried many things to capture the Queen. However, not one of his six hundred attempts to capture her has come out as he had planned. After 5 years of wasting his time with that outcome, he became more anxious and more reckless with his actions, not minding what kind of methods he used to imprison the Queen. By this time, the Kingdom has found out about his plans and is taking caution with him with the help of their allied Human tribes. Soon after that, war broke out; the most terrifying war that history has witnessed. "
"Factions and allegiance have been made. Humans and Dragon Spirits vs. the opposing side that also consists of Human and Dragon Spirts. The Witches, Wizards, Elves and the other creatures does not want to be involved with their war. So they stay out of the way and declared their lands prohibited from the two opposing sides. It can be said that Chieftain Kuonji has benefitted the most in that war. He was able to form and gather the most violent and inhuman army. It consisted traitors from the Dragon Spirits: they are those who are not satisfied with the current Queen of their kind, the army also included the northern tribe which was led by Kuonji himself. The southern, eastern and the western tribes allied with the Queen among their most trusted and able Dragon Spirit warriors."
"The war lasted for five years with heavy losses on both sides…."
"Yawn….."
The Father looked at his daughter after hearing her yawn and had close her eyes; smiling he tucked his daughter and kissed her on the forehead before going out of her room. "Good night my Princess. Sweet dreams." As he said those words, Mikan smiled and dream of the Dragon Spirit. After a while her features changed to be replaced by a troubled one. Her eyelids are twitching in every direction; indicating that she was having a bad dream. After what seemed like hours, the little girl mumbled "no…don't leave me here…Please I want to go with you..." while tears cascading down her cheeks.
At the far edge of the cliff overlooking the village of our little Hazel eyes, a shadow of a man can be seen. He was observing the village with such intensity; that if he has the ability to shoot laser beam from his eyes the village will be made of rumbles, smoke and dust by now. He stayed in the shadows for mere minute and disappeared completely almost as if he became one with it.
The story
The war lasted for five long years with heavy losses on both sides. Out of thousands of the Dragon Spirits, only a hundred of them remain; most of them are still very young to be able to protect let alone fight for their survival. Thinking for the survival of their race the adult protected their young's from the onslaught; however, even though they are strong they know that they are not invincible, so the strongest mages of their Human allies created a fortress that will be the home for their offspring's. They hid the young ones there to be trained by their 1st knight by the name of Sir Shiki Masachika and a few of his chosen comrades. He was against about that arrangements, but when the Queen asked him to protect her Daughter: the Princess and the light of their race, he could no longer object. He knew that it will be the last time that he will see his Queen and the rest of them when they part; they will sacrifice their life for the survival of the children – of their race. He, on the other hand will sacrifice his life to teach and raise the children to be good beings.
Once the Queen and her remaining army was sure that the children and future of their race will be safe; they had set out to the Citadel of Chieftain Kuonji and the Berserkers (the name he used for his army) without the Humans. The Queen refused to let them partake in the battle anymore. She felt grateful for them for the fortress that they made, and for her, that was more than enough help. They set out when the moon was full; they flew in their dragon forms towards the citadel in the night sky. They thought that they will be able to turn the table on their side when they set out to finish Chieftain Kuonji and the Berserkers. However, one traitor from their side has tipped the balance again with them on the losing end. Luna Koizumi, the Queens Childhood friend was in love with evil Chieftain. She told the mission of their kind to the enemy. Not knowing anything about the treachery of her friend, the Queen and the rest of their kind flew down in an ambush. The attack started rapidly, magical arrows that penetrated their thick scales, fires that can burn their skin, curses that cause their comrades to fall one by one. The Queen knows that she needs to do something before every one of them is annihilated. Then as suddenly as the attack came, the massacre stop. She saw, right at the veranda of the center tower the man who started it all; but he was not alone, someone was with him that night. Shocked was evident with the face of the Queen, that soon was replaced with disbelief of what she was seeing, yet its there. The evidence that one of her most trusted friends has betrayed her – not just her but their kind. She became angry, bloodlust can be seen in her eyes, but she knew that she can't act harsh or everything will be for nothing. Their young ones will be massacred as well, if they did not finish the traitor and the evil man there.
"What are you doing my Queen? All of you will be dead by sun set if this continues. I will give you one last chance, save your comrades by uniting with me."
"Never! I'd rather die and take as many of you lot than suffer for eternity with what you will do the Humans and Dragons Spirits alike." She declared, and with a look with her 2nd knight; the red eyed woman who was always with her. All of the remaining DS released their kept force. Chieftain Kuonji and Luna didn't expect it. That night, no one has heard any news from the Queen or the red eyed knight or from any of the guards who was with them. Most of the Berserkers also disappeared from the earth, including their Chieftain and the traitors.
What the Queen and the 2nd knight didn't know is that Chieftain Kuonji has divided his army that night. He was confident that they will be able to win the war; however, a little caution can't hurt. So he positioned Persona his second in command, outside of the Citadel in case a surprise attacked ensued. Once the blast of light was seen outside of the Citadel, Persona and his battalion of Berserkers run inside. When they got inside the Citadel, they were shocked to find the place with smoke and rubble, but no bodies of either foes or allies were seen inside the Citadel that night.
Persona looked everywhere for his chieftain, but found nothing. He was angry because he was left alone again. "No. They cannot simply vanish into thin air like that. The Dragons don't have that kind of power with in them. We will search for our chief, but first, they will pay for what they have done. We'll kill them all"
Persona gathered the remaining berserkers and hunt for Shiki and the children of the Dragon Spirits. It took them five years to track them down. When Sir Shiki had become aware that Persona is on their tail, he plans to send the children out of the fortress to hide from the Berserkers and come out when they are ready. He knew that Persona have the power to destroy the fortress that they are in. He and Persona grew up together; he was only older than him by 5 years. He was one of the Humans that got along with the Queen, but Chief Kuonji manipulated him and turned him against them. Persona is a strong Human, and Sir Shiki will rather not face Persona now since the children are not yet ready for that fight.
Shiki called the children around the central pavilion of the fortress and told them that each of them will be assign with an adult to be their guardian that will protect them and teach them how to fight. They have to mingle with ordinary Humans to live. He then gave them each a pair of charms that symbolizes of their kind. It will also act as a protection whenever they are in danger. He told them that they were created by his Aunt: the strongest witch in the planet, they will be able to tell the location of the owner of the charm once the time is needed for them to unite. He called each one of them starting with the Princess.
"Here Princess, take it", he knelt down so that he can look at her in the eye and gave her a pair of golden arm band, in the shape of Sakura flowers adorned with the finest diamonds you will ever find. "It's a magical charm; it will grow along with you" as he put it in her outstretched arms.
She looked at the charm now attached to her arms and said "Shiki-san. I'm scared."
"Don't be Princess. I will always look after you" he said to reassure her. When she's still didn't look at him added "That's a promise"
She raised her head, looked at him and smiled her most adorable smile of hers then went with the others as Shiki continued giving each of them their own charms.
As soon as Shiki handed the last charm to the last children they heard noises outside the Fortress. The adults immediately took their young and set out in different locations, without saying goodbyes to the others. With tears in their eyes, the children run along with their guardians and chance a last look on their companions for the last time. All of them looked at her and promised to their self that when they got older, they will never leave her side again. As the Princess was ushered to safety, she looked at him, to the young boy who was always with her and always comforting her whenever she feels lonely; the red eyed boy with night sky hair. "Natsume-kun, look for me will you?" she whispered. The wind blew her words to the young boy as he looked back at her and shouted "I will look for you Mikan! We will all look for you,…MIKAAAN!" as the sounds of heavy footsteps can be heard in the front gates indicating that the Berserkers has entered the fortress.
They all scattered and left the fortress at the same time; there were 10 children with 10 adults. And out of 50, 30 remain to fight the hundreds of the berserkers. All of them had put their lives to ensure the safety of the ten children.
Two weeks after the fall of the Fortress, the allied tribes of the Dragon Spirits have learned of the disappearance of the Queen and the massacre of the remaining warriors in the Fortress; they could no longer turn a blind eye with what was happening. They let the Queen have her wish before; for the Humans to stand aside. However, that did no good for them. They know that Persona and the berserkers will avenge Kuonji, not just against to the Dragon Spirits but to the Allied Tribes as well. So the Elected Chieftain of the Allied Tribe: Chieftain Kazumi Yukihira, has decided to seek the help of the Witch Queen; Hii-sama, to help him in their plans to stop the Berserkers in wreaking havoc to their land.
Chieftain Kazumi went to the valleys of the witches and asked for an audience with Hii-sama. "Hii-sama, it's nice to see you again", he said after he was escorted to her room.
"Like wise Chief Kazu. I heard that you have been elected as the main Chieftain of the Vanguardians? Congratulations." She said timidly while raising her right hand to cover her mouth with her fan.
"Thank you Hii-sama" he said with a slight nod of his head. "But that is not why I came here, we need help. I'm sure you know that the Berserkers have done their greatest sin in this war with the Dragon Spirits and that is to destroy the fortress that we have provided for the safety of the children. This non-sense battle can no longer go on,…"
"And what do you plan to do, Kazumi?" cut off by Hii-sama.
He did not show any displeasure for being cut off mid sentence but instead answered with a straight face "We have a plan".
As soon as Chief Kazumi told Hii-sama his plan. A tall blond man with visible marks of a heavy bruised body walked in with them and got their attention by stating "I'll help". Chieftain Kazuma was shocked to him for he knows that he should have been missing. He looked at Hii-sama who only looked at him with humor in her eyes and said "He will be an additional help Kazuma, don't you think so?"
"Yes, I think so too, Hii-sama," he directed his eyes with the man and stretch his hand to him "Welcome! It's finally nice to meet you 1st knight".
The 1st knight smiled at him and shakes his hand "My pleasure".
Note: Please bear with me, I'm still new with writing a story, so I apologize for all the mispelled words and the lack of theme. However, I will be willing to listen to your critique, just PM me or comments. Anyhow, I might not be able to update soon since I'm currently working, but rest assured that I'm doing my best to finish this story. HEHEHE
Thank you for reading this story. I would really like to hear your comments. Although, NO FLAMING.
Ela=D
