"So, I don't suppose you gents are doing the smart thing and surrendering are ya." the self-proclaimed Master Diviner yawned as she started to toss a small glowing blade with a gold handle, and a purple gem at the blade's beginning between two small and delicate looking brown hands.
"Oi b-b-boss I think we ought to do what the pretty lass says." commented one of the lesser rats rather fearfully judging by how he was shivering and cowering behind the well-dressed rat.
"Shut yer yap you worthless idiotic waste of space or so help me there will be nothing left of you to bury when I'm done with you." Snarled the well-dressed leader as he used his cane to whack the unfortunate creature several times on the hands rather meanly one could say
"Why thank you dearie." giggled the still unnamed Diviner as she crouched low to the ground and placed her blade's tip on the ground " Unfortunately that doesn't change the fact you and your friends are nothing more than a pack of ne'er do wells, scoundrels, and miscreants, meaning that I have no choice to bring ya all in don't ya know " as she spoke the air became heavy as if matter itself was straining under pressure while the circle she had traced materialized faintly. Then her current sword wielding arm went to the back of her torso. If one for some reason or another one was looking from behind the girl either uncomfortably close or at a decent distance and was using some form of image amplifier because why not, they would see that the girl was tracing a small symbol into the air. Once the drawing was apparently finished small minuscule sparks formed at the tip of her sword and then travelled to both of her hands where they would meet once again with a single clap. As soon as the palms touched a wave of electricity started to move through the foggy air.
"Hahahaha you and what army kid." spoke one rat amidst laughter
"Ya I've seen scary things in my life but ain't nothing scarier than a crazy kid." bellowed another rat as he doubled over in laughter.
"Now now boys we best be on guard she's after dan-n-ger-ous that's what she is." said the lead rat as he started poking the rat on the floor with his cane.
"Oy boss whatcha mean. "asked the high pitched as he tugged on the sleeve of the aforementioned boss.
"Simple who knows if crazy is contagious wouldn't want to catch that now don't we boys." Said the Boss rat as he
"Boys boys didn't your mama tell you it's not right to be rude to lady." asked the object of ridicule rudely cutting into their fun as she spoke the circle she had traced glowed just a bit brighter
"Oi my mum left me in an old basket!" proclaimed one of the near identical rats in indignation
"Oh, sorry about that." said the now blushing in shame diviner
"You idiot." squeaked a different rat.
"Oh, come on how was I supposed to know?" came the defensive response
"Sorry not you I was talking to the idiot that can't remember that our dear old mum put us in that basket so she could carry us around easy." clarified the seemingly smarter rag wearing rat.
"Oh right." the first rat sheepishly admitted.
"Why must I must be surroundings by idiots." bemoaned the lone well-dressed rat
"Oi boss what about me." yet another rat objected
"Hey and me." joined in the second rat
"You two are right allow me to adjust that I am surrendered by an idiot, fool, and moron there better."
"Yeah that works."
"I'm good."
"Hear that he thinks I'm one of them morons. "bragged the third rat.
"You don't want to be saying that dearie trust me." chastised she who has yet to be named. As she spoke her hands continued fidgeting by drumming her finger tips along her side with one arm while the other arm played with her blade by balancing the guard with her pointer and thumb"
"Oi boss she's armed." exclaimed the idiot rat in alarm
"Oi he already knows idiot." said the second rat
"The fool's right can't ya see her two arms." said the self-proclaimed moron
"Oi who you calling a fool."
"By Meowiarty's unkempt coat just shut up all of you by." yelled the frustrated leader.
"Al normally I would not presume to do some good old-fashioned chiding to stranger I'll make an exception you ought to be nicer even just a smal bit after all they seem to be all a fella like you gots." Once she was finished speaking she began to draw a symbol into the air once again this time however she did it front of them and larger than previously. Once she was finished drawing she struck her blade into it and kept it there absorbing the energy and causing the blade to glow with electricity.
"Ughh boss what's that sheila doing." the idiot rat asked
"Never mind that attack her now." commanded the panicking boss. Following his lead the rats charged the girl each drawing a dagger while the top hat rat started to move his cane in circles.
"You're not the only one who knows magic missy." boasted the apparently magic rat as his cane finished its spinning forming a black shape." Now get out of my way and you might just get to keep your life and limbs." He snarled as he struck the symbol with his cane causing it to disappear while a small pale figure appeared wearing dark purple clothes appeared and quickly flew over to his target where it flew in a circle weaving its arm seemingly draining something from the unfortunate.
"Good one boss." the rest of the rats cheered as they charged
"Oh, woe is me what can I delicate creature such as me do in such a sorry situation." she said as she eyed her opponents. "I suppose I can run and hide." she mused "No, it would be a slight on my honor if I did that what do you think I should dearie." she asked the nearest rat who stopped himself mid stab to answer
"Why Don't cha call it quits." he suggested.
"Where's the fun in her doing that I shall she should try to fight it make a good laugh at least." Said the fool rat who also stopped his attack to converse.
"Good idea dearie why didn't I think of that oh wait I did when I first saw you." she commented.
"Wait what was that." commented the moron rat as he finally caught up to his companions
"Oh nothing much I was just telling these lads the shocking fact that I sprung a trap on them." Now darkwind, stormblade, together should do the trick
"Wait what." was all he had time to say as their tormenter began her fun.
"Now cower before the might of Jenna Wild Song, Master Diviner, and the Watcher of Marleybone as I summon forth from the endless depths of the Sea and Sky, the ultimate storm, the perfect combination of wind, water, and lighting I cast Tempest!" As she spoke her blade was shifted to her left hand and stayed there as she began to draw the same symbol as ever but the most easily seen a stylized lightning bolt with sparks flying out of the edges that glowed with power. Once she was finished drawing she struck the center of the symbol with her dagger. With a boom and a crack reality started to get a little weird. First the ground found that the air closest to it was fading into the realm of non-existence as water began to form slowly at first as drops became puddles but as soon as the puddles connected the water level rose at an alarming rate ultimately reaching Emma's waist. Then the sky stared to grow chaotic probably because of the dark and angry storm clouds that were forming and approaching each other. At the first collision's BOOM a lightning bolt formed and when Emma raised her blade to the sky then brought in down to the outstretched palm the bolt struck the calm sea followed by countless others all hitting the sea an agitating it. Turning the area to pandemonium as electrical waves crashed into each other strangely for some reason or another none of the water spread past is initial boundaries that until Emma made her next move. Then she stated to move her arms back and forth slowly at first then rapidly the wind non-existent beforehand began to pick up. Finally, she pushed outwards with both hands causing the water to rush to its pre-determined victims crashing down on them at once. As soon as they realized what was happening the rats all were on the same page which was to
"RUN FOR IT!" they screamed but atlas the tide washed over them like well a tide of water doing what waves are known to do.
"Well that was fun." Jenna giggled to herself as she watched the rats scream as they were hit by what was by all rights a localized storm.
"Well no need for me to dillydally here anymore time to go to Lord B and get my well-deserved reward." Gathering her energy and focusing on where she last tied herself to on the spiritual plane and Crack she was gone leaving only a cloud of storm bolts in her wake, that and the still screaming and now soaked rats.
On a quiet rooftop that was illuminated by the pale moon, and the lights from the nearby buildings. The only signs of life were two figures standing stoically in two different corners one a brown female humanoid canine dressed in a green and white dress topped with a matching green bonnet who was standing next to three structures. Two of them were made of red bricks with a green door, and had a green arch that went over the buildings that had a sign that read at the top to street level in big letters. The third was a small blue and white structure who had an arch serving as an entrance. Close by was a small black box with an antenna that gave off sparks from time to time. The other figure was also a reddish humanoid canine but this time it was a male with a monocle dressed in an expensive looking brown suit complete with blue shoes, tie and hat. He spent his time tapping the ground with a brown cane with a gold top, and every so often he would take a gold pocket watch out of his suit look at it and scowl. He was standing next to a green and brown arch that read in huge letters BALLOON LANDING PLATFORM. Behind the arc was a platform with grey titles and floating above it was a green vehicle. The bottom part of the car was flat and lined with green walls that completely circled the brown floor except for a small space. In the center was a green box with a glass window. In the back were two spinning fans and a yellow sail. The entire car was supported by a single large, yellow balloon embordered with pictures of bones.
"What is taking her so long she should have been back by now you know. "the male asked worry clear in his eyes as he began to pace back and forth in his little corner
"You must calm yourself or you'll suffer an attack on the heart Lord Barker I expect more from a gentleman of your stature." remarked the only other living creature in sight
"I must say Ms. Marphely you are without a doubt you are correct I do apologize for my prior outburst." admitted the now sheepish Lord," it's just that I feel horrible to send such a youngster against those Ruffians even for a wizard of her prestigious stature." He sighed.
BOOM
"Salutations Ladies and gentlemen!" bellowed Jenna's voice from inside a purple cloud that flashed with images of storm clouds." I have returned triumphant from my quest. "Jenna announced with a flourish, and a bow to the quiet rooftop.
"I do declare that this is quite the entrance my dear but I must ask you how did you detain those criminals?" Lord Barker asked with a frown as he noticed the lack of well anyone who fitted the targets he put a bounty on
"If you would excuse me sir and madam as I must make amends." Jenna said as she blushed as she realized she forgot to bring something or rather someone people along with her. When she saw a nod from both parties she took a deep breath and raced to the edge of the building and after only a second's hesitation she jumped ignoring the alarmed cries of her witnesses as she did so.
"What I have done. "Lord Barker sobbed as he looked to where he last saw Jenna
"Wait for it dear." Ms. Marphely said with the look of someone who knows more than she lets on
"Wait for it that young woman just jumped off a rooftop what could we possibly wait for perhaps for her to come soaring on wings like an angel carrying the blade of the righteous as she holds evil subdued in her hand." Barker asked as he hysterically laughed the laughter of the mad. So needless to say, he was quite surprised went that did happen well not exactly. It was true Jenna did come flying in the air with wings and a sword in her hands into the distance. However instead of the soft looking feathers of angel wings she was soaring the air in rough looking wings with mechanical backbone and cloth wings. She of course had the familiar small electrical blade instead of a large broadsword. Oh, and there was no evil subdued in her hands as that would make no sense.
"My word she certainly has a flair for the dramatic." Lord Barker laughed uncertainly as he watched her fly off into the distance.
"Er I'm such an idiot how could I forget to lock up those rats I mean I could have just tied them up." said Jenna to herself as she flew up high in the clouds Snap out of it there's still time to fix this before word gets out" she spoke to herself as she looked down to see a familiar band of rats lying face down on the ground soaked and occasionally twitching and moaning.
"Well time to get into character." she sighed as she began to plan her entrance.
"Are, they even conscious." she wondered out loud to herself as she eyed their prone and lifeless forms.
"Well can't take the risk can you Jenna?" she reminded herself
"Attention sinners I have returned." she announced.
"Ughh I'll kill ya girlie." groaned the well-dressed rat whose threat was diminished by the facts his suit was ruined, he was talking to someone who already beat him up, and he couldn't even lift his head up for more than a few seconds before he passed out.
"Well they're all out." she admitted to herself as she began to drag the bodies together in one big pile.
"Well these guys certainly don't clean that often" she remarked to herself as she felt their mattered fur on their hands and legs hidden by their clothes. Once she put the last rat on top of his fellows she took a minute to use their old, and ragged clothes to wipe her hands I think I know someone who could help me with this job Jenna thought to herself. Then using her blade, she drew the storm symbol into the air and struck the center causing a fierce wind to pick up and start to consolidate into a small tornado then lighting struck the tornado which caused it to glow bright enough to make Jenna to avert her eyes. When she looked again she saw the tornado now had two glowing purple eyes, arms, and a set of green metal looking armor covering the upper chest. Gesturing the that pile of Rats she instructed the creature to pick them up and follow her. Jenna was in front using her wings to fly close to the ground in the direction she came from and her minion following behind her closely. Occasionally one of their passengers would start to groan wake up and causing them to escape an annoying occurrence that was dealt with through a bolt to the face. Eventually the familiar forms of Lord Barker and Ms. Marphely could be seen in the distance, however before they could get any closer Jenna raised her hand to indicate that they were stopping gestured for the Rats to be lowered on the ground and woke them up through the tried and true method of kicking them over and over again until they responded
"Aggh I'm awake ma." wined the well-dressed rat as he tried to clear his head
"This is how we are going in you will be carried in by my Water Elemental without putting up a fuss or any nonsense." she said as she began to use her magic to summon a strong wind to dry them off
"Why should we do anything you say." spoke up a rather indignant Rat as he glared daggers at his tormenter. In response Jenna held up her actual dagger and started to conduct electricity all over her blade.
"Simple poppet if you don't this Galvanic Blade will show the consequences of displeasing me." she countered and as she spoke she pointed her blade into the direction of a nearby wall and focused
BOOM
Where there was once, a solid wall made of brick there were now only charred pieces of debris.
"Well that was a well written counter argument." the leader admitted to himself as his lackeys nodded along furiously
"Glad we could come to an agreement now it's Showtime!" she yelled as she took to the sky as her minions and prisoners watched her fly off.
"Yes we have escaped that witch." the lead rat said as he began to look around for his cane
"Ugh boss ya might want to take a look over here see." the whiny rat's voice said from behind him.
"Whaaaaa "the leader tried to ask as he felt a strong wind pick him and carry him higher and higher into the air
"Ya forgot about her little friend didn't ya boss." the rat asked as he noticed the boss joining him in the air carried by the Elemental's non-solid but strong arms
"Oh, shut it." the leader groaned as he caught sight of Jenna waiting not too far away in the clouds with an impatient look on her face once she saw them however that faded away as she took a deep breath.
"Oh noble watchers of Chelsea Court I have returned once again however this time I come with my prey with me." she announced as she flew down to her audience with her minion flying close by.
"I must say you certainly live up to your reputation madam." Lord Barker admitted once Jenna was within talking distance
"Thank you, sir." Jenna said with a curtsy as she made contact with the ground.
"I'm ever so grateful. The area's so much more pleasant without those Ruffians." Lord Barker said as he took one long look at them
"Yes, you are quite right my lord." Ms. Marphely said "They are nothing more than a bunch of trouble makers" she added
"If only this blasted war would end I'm telling you it is the source of all our beloved nation's problems." Lord Barker said with a growl
"Yes that blasted war is making quite a mess Milord." Jenna joined as she watched her minion continue to hold the struggling rats in place.
"Oi its you good for nothing Dogs fault that we're in this mess." said the Lead rat who ceased his struggles to join the discussion
"We are at war with Valencia and instead of helping our glorious country of ours you Rats, Cats, and Foxes do nothing but riot and rebel after years of your kinds being allowed to live in the lands of the Dogs." Barker snarled as he approached the Rat.
"This is our home just as much as yours Dog." The lead rat snarled
"Well he might have a point there Milord." Jenna admitted as she watched the argument
"Does he now?" The lord asked with a dangerous look in his eye as he turned his gaze to the Diviner.
"We are all citizens of Marleybone Dog, Cat, Rat, Fox, and Human, aren't we?" Jenna asked hesitantly as she slowly started to approach Barker.
"Oi you have to be the only Human around." one of the lesser rats commented
"Aaah I see you haven't spent enough time in this fair city, have you?" Lord Barker asked with the look of a man with clarity.
"Well" Jenna started to explain how she ended up living in Marleybone but couldn't before she was interrupted by the sound of laughter.
"Of course, you haven't why else would a person of your stature defend these retched creatures after all it's obvious that we are deserve our high positions do the simple fact we are of a better breed." Lord Barker said in a kind and even tone as he patted Jenna's head
"Of course, Milord." Jenna said uncertainly as she looked at Ms. Marphely for support and received nothing but a silent shake of the head.
"Now it's about time for these fools to be put where they belong." Lord Barker said gesturing to the Rats
"Yes, you're right Milord." Jenna sighed as she walked on over to the Rats in question
"Oh, sweetie you don't worry your pretty head over them we'll take care of them." Ms. Marphely said waving Jenna off with her hand.
"Yes, you have done quite enough Madam. "Lord Barker said with a nod of his head.
"My thanks to both of you now I must bid you both adieu." Jenna said with a yawn and a curtsy.
"Oh, do excuse me I have been exceptionally busy as of late." Jenna said with a blush
"Do not worry you about a thing dearie you must be exhausted why don't you head on home." Ms. Marphely said with concern in her voice as she prodded Barker with her foot
"Why yes you should be off to bed this is no time for a young lady to be out and about wandering the city." Lord Barker lectured
"Milord did you just call our fair Ms. Marphely old?" Jenna asked the epitome of innocence
"Oi the lass gots a point."One of the Rats said.
"Good word how on Marleybone did the words young lady make you think of her of all Dogs…" Lord Barker trailed as he realized his mistake.
"And that my friends is why there is no Lady Barker." The leader Rat said.