Chapter 2: How to Train a Mysticon
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In the throne room Arkayna was in her Mysticon outfit and was breathing heavily as a fight was going on right outside the doors. Behind her were her still statue parents.
Suddenly the door burst open and Dreadbane walks in with a sword ready to strike her down.
She fires multiple blasts from her staff, but they do nothing at all.
"Mysticons, come in. Dreadbane's in the tower! Hurry!" Arkayna panics.
"Your friends cannot help. This is something you need to face alone." Dreadbane said knocking her to the ground with one swing of his sword. "Breaker destroy her." Dreadbane said as the 4-armed bear appears.
Arkayna held her staff up hoping it would give her some kind of defense, but Breaker destroys it with one swing of his paws.
Arkayna steps back and the statue of her mom moves her arm.
"How could you protect the realm when you couldn't even protect me?" Queen Goodfey said before falling to pieces.
"No! No! Mom!" Arkayna yells when Dreadbane grabs her and turns her into a statue.
"Arkayna! Arkayna." Malvaron said snapping her out of what was apparently a dream.
When Arkayna opens her eyes, she transforms into Dragon Mage in fear and blasts Malvaron into wall. When she sees what happens she transforms out of her Mysticon form.
"I'm sorry Malvaron, Y-You startled me and I uh. You're not going to tell the others, are you?"
"This stays between you, me and the goblin who does my dry cleaning." Malvaron said brushing it off. "Nightmares?" He asks.
"I've been having them every night." Arkayna said looking at her parents. "Is there any way to undo Dreadbane's Magic?"
"You're a Mysticon, if anyone can it's you." He assured her. "And I know just who can help."
"Who?" Arkayna asks.
"The Astromancers." Malvaron said.
At the mention of the name Arkayna was speechless.
It was dark and foggy as everyone was in their Mysticon forms and Ryou had merged with Vigilante.
"So what are these Romancers the guys in charge?" Ryou asks.
"Astromancers, and they're an ancient league of mages that have protected the realm since forever." Em corrects.
"Whatever." Zarya rolls her eyes.
"Hey, they're also the only ones who can help me save my parents so try and be supportive." Arkayna said.
"Sorry princess, but we're just not big on creepy authority figures." Zarya said
"Or any authority figures for that matter." Ryou adds as Choko chirps in agreement.
"I have to agree with Zarya, even though these guys are my bosses creepy is the perfect word to describe them. Rumor has it some of them have been corrupted so best keep your identities hidden, even from them." Malvaron warns when a hidden passage opens in front of them.
"Whoa." Piper said in awe as they entered the Astromancer's base.
"Yeah this isn't creepy at all." Ryou said.
Walking in they came face to face with a large man in a robe. "So, you wish to see the Astromancers?" He said before he started to cough flipping back his hood to reveal he was a Cyclops. "Sorry, had something stuck in my throat."
"Doug? Doug Hadderstorm?" Malvaron smiles walking to him.
"Malvy old buddy I haven't seen you since the Sad Minotaur concert." Doug said as the two of them started doing air guitar while singing to the song when someone cleared their throat stopping them.
Looking up they saw an old man in astromancer robes, this was Nova Terron leader of the Astromancers.
"Are you done?" He glares.
"Actually, there's a bit more to the chorus." Doug said.
"High Council we come seeking your help." Malvaron said.
"So, these are the new Mysticons." Nova Terron said.
"Hi, I like your robe, very spooky." Piper said as Arkayna clears her throat. "What? He seems nice."
"We are the new Mysticons chosen by the Dragon Disk to protect the realm." Arkayna said holding up the Dragon Disk.
Nova Terron looks at all of them before his eyes focused on Ryou. "I don't recall there being a 5th Mysticon."
"My name is Mysticon Tactician." Ryou said stepping forward.
"No such title exists." Nova Terron said.
"With all due respect he has bonded with the Titan Vigilante and has become a Seeker. You know as well as I do Seekers have always been allies to the Mysticons ever since the time of Lord Casterwill." Malvaron said causing the Astromancers to mutter while Arkayna growled.
"Stupid Casterwill." She grumbles.
"What are your names?" Nova Terron asks.
"Hey names are on a need to know basis." Zarya said causing Nova Terron to glare.
"We are hopeful to find a way to undo Dreabane's curse on the King and Queen." Arkayna said.
"Ha! You are nowhere near ready for that kind of power." Nova Terron said.
"But we have to say my…the queen." Arkayna said.
"Come on Big Nova give them a chance." Malvaron said.
"The name is Nova Terron! And how dare you question his judgement." A girl with braided blonde hair said standing up. "Why did they even let you into this order?"
"Because I'm a natural I have more power than all your late-night studying couldn't hope to master." Malvaron brags.
"Enough." Nova Terron ordered.
"Your rival?" Ryou asks.
"Worse, my sister." Malvaron groans.
"Your training begins immediately, I am assigning you a Solann who will oversee your training." Nova Terron said.
"Malvaron would make a great Solann." Piper said.
"I have chosen Tazma to oversee the Mysticons training." Nova Terron said gesturing to Malvaron's sister.
"Of course you choose Tazma, Ice queens in training." Malvaron said as Tazma blasted his head trapping it in a block of ice.
"Ouch, reverse burn." Zarya chuckles.
"My brother is talented, but he does not appreciate how hard work can elevate talent." Tazma reaches forward and grabs the Dragon Disk. "This is something you will learn starting tomorrow."
"Solann Tazma don't you think it's best we start as soon as possible?" Arkayna asks.
"Tomorrow at 0 500." Tazma said before turning to Ryou. "Your attendance is not necessary."
"Excuse me?" Ryou asks.
"This training is for the REAL Mysticons not a Seeker who got lucky. Train by yourself or with my brother, either way you are not my problem." Tazma said walking away.
"Hey you can't talk to him like that." Zarya said walking over until Arkayna stops her. "Oh and I suppose you don't think he has what it takes?"
"No I don't because he isn't even a Mysticon." Arkayna glares.
The two of them growl until Malvaron gets in between them.
"Come on we'll take this outside" He said as they all left.
In the royal palace all of them had changed out of their Mysticon forms while Ryou and Zarya were dealing with Arkayna.
"I'm part of this team, I have just as much right to train as you do." Ryou said.
"You think because you bonded with one titan and have smarts that kept you behind bars means you can be a Mysticon?" Arkayna glares.
"I'm getting really sick of you insulting him." Zarya said.
"Look the fact is we'll be getting trained to save my parents and unless Ryou can do anything to help it is not my problem." Arkayna said.
"Wait didn't Nova Terron say there was a Seeker who helped earlier? What was his name? Casterwill?" Piper asks.
"Piper is right when the original Mysticons fought Necrafa they sought the help of Lord Casterwill and his Seekers to help fight off Necrafa. All members of the Royal family are required to have the contact information to find the descendants of Casterwill should the Mysticons return." Malvaron said as all of them looked to Arkayna.
"What? Why are you all looking at me?" She asks before realizing what they meant. "Oh no I refuse to call that spoiled brat and ask her for help."
"What do you have against Casterwill?" Ryou asks.
"It's not Casterwill it's his current heir Sophie Casterwill, she and Arkayna…don't really get along." Em said.
"Well Arkayna isn't the one that need to deal with her, Ryou is." Malvaron said.
"Arkayna if she knows anything about being a Seeker I need her help. Please." Ryou asks.
"Ugh fine." Arkayna groans taking out her glyph and dialing the number.
"Casterwill residence." A male voice said.
"Yes can I speak to Sophie Casterwill, this is Princess Arkayna." Arkayna sighs.
"In a moment." He said walking away.
"I knew it was only a matter of time before you called for my help." A female voice said answering the phone.
"Save it Sophie I have a friend who found out he's a Seeker and he needs training." Arkayna said looking at Ryou.
"Alright Arkayna we'll come by tomorrow and see if he has any talent. Tell him we'll be there at 7 am." Sophie said.
"Alright." Arkayna groans.
At her mansion Sophie hangs up the phone. "Well Zhalia it appears you and I have a new student." Sophie said looking at the girl with long blue hair dressed in green.
"About time it's gets boring sitting around here all day." Zhalia said getting up. "You two watch the place while we're gone. If anything happens will give you a call."
Looking over Techna, the girl with pink hair and Musa, the girl with blackish- blue hair nod un understanding.
"Sophie and Zhalia both teaching one Seeker? How long do you think he'll last?" Musa asks.
"Depends on if he can impress them or not." Techna said typing on her computer.
The next morning the 4 Mysticon girls and Choko were outside the Astromancer's place ready for their first training session.
"And a one and two and a kick of my shoe." Piper said doing some exercises with Choko. "Come on Zarya exercising is fun." Piper smiles.
"Yay exercise." Zarya said not really caring.
"Where's Tazma? We need to get this training underway." Arkayna said impatiently.
"Give it time it will happen. Hot cocoa? It's an old family recipe." Em offers causing Arkayna to sigh.
"Hey Em, family is kind of a touchy subject." Zarya said.
"Oh my goblin I'm sorry." Em said when they heard a loud screech.
"Look!" Piper points to the sky to see Tazma flying in with 4 armored griffins, one for each of them. "Griffins!"
"Not just any griffins Piper, these are the griffins from the royal stables descendent from the original Mysticons fleet." Em said
"Izzy." Arkanya smiles as she recognizes one of them to be her favorite griffin.
"Top of the morning to you Topaz." Em said walking to her Griffin.
"I'm gonna name mine Ms. Paizely." Piper smiles as Zarya's griffin licks her.
"Ugh I'm gonna name mine Stinky, like his breath." Zarya groans causing her griffin to growl.
"Griffins are the traditional battle mounts of the Mysticons. You must work hard to master them." Tazma said.
"Actually, I've been flying griffins for years, so I assume it is just a formality." Arkayna brags.
"We shall see. Mount up Mysticons." Tazma said as they all took to the sky. "Now seek and destroy." Tazma said as she released a dark orb.
"Faster Izzy!" Arkayna said as she flew ahead of the others.
"Feel the wind in your hair girls." Emerald said.
"Let's go Stinky!" Zarya said making her griffin do a loop de loop. "Okay I'll change your name!"
Tazma extends her hand and the orb expands into 4 orbs before all of them move in different directions.
As Zarya summons her bow and prepares to hit one, but Arkayna flies in and blasts them all.
"Uh thanks for the assist." Zarya said.
"You're welcome." Arkayna said being totally oblivious.
Landing down on the ground Arkayna jumps off and walks over to Tazma. "Griffin training complete, what's next? At this rate we should be done by noon."
"The Dragon Disk will be active when it senses you are all ready." Tazma said as the others land.
"You hear that girls we need to step it up." Arkayna said.
"Whatever." Zarya said as they walked past her.
"Perhaps a more difficult trial is required of you." Tazma said looking at Arkayna.
Leading her to a waterfall Arkayna looks at up at a ridiculously high stair case. "You've got to be kidding me." Arkayna said when Tazma makes two buckets of water appear on her back. "You want me to carry water? Forgive me, but why?"
"If you want to save the King and Queen you'll have to trust me." Tazma said leaving Arkayna to her task.
Meanwhile up in at the palace Ryou was with Malvaron looking down at Zarya, Piper and Emerald resuming their griffin training.
"You okay Ryou?" Malvaron asks looking at his face.
"Why doesn't anyone see me as help? I can fight even though I'm not technically a Mysticon." Ryou said.
"You'll get there." Malvaron assured him.
"Do you know what they're trying to do?" Ryou asks.
"They're trying to unlock the Codex which is scattered across the realm in 4 pieces: Dragon, Wolf, Phoenix and Unicorn. The Dragon Disk will give them clues to unlock the Codex and each piece gives them special gifts." Malvaron explains.
"Even abilities like ours." Ryou and Malvaron turn around to see Sophie and Zhalia standing by the door. "Greetings I'm Sophie Casterwill and this is my friend Zhalia Moon."
"I'm Malvaron, Astromancer and this is Ryou he's trying to become a Seeker." Malvaron said.
"Nice to meet you." Ryou waves before whispering to Malvaron. "Can we trust them?"
"Absolutely Casterwill and the Seekers have always been allies to the Mysticons your secret will be safe with them."
If you boys are done talking we'd like to see what we're dealing with." Zhalia said.
"R-Right. Good luck Ryou." Malvaron said nudging him forward and sitting down to enjoy the show.
"Well Ryou how did you even find out you were a Seeker?" Sophie asks.
"Well it all happened when I touched this." He said taking out the amulet for Vigilante.
"I see." Zhalia looks at him and notices the amulet around his neck. "What about that one? What titan is in that?"
"This has a Titan in it?" Ryou asks surprised.
"Oh boy, we got a noob." Zhalia sighs.
"Ryou all amulets have titans in them that's why they're amulet, but being a Seeker isn't just about being able to summon them. You can also unlock special powers." Sophie said.
"When do I start?" Ryou asks.
"Right now." Both girls grin.
For the next hour Ryou was taught everything about the Seekers.
"A Seeker's power comes from the strength of his will burning in his heart and mind." Sophie explains.
"It allows you to cast spells and call out Titans." Zhalia said.
"You think I'll be able to figure out what this one is?" Ryou asks gesturing to the one around his neck.
"If you've had for a long time there's a chance it's already bonded to you let's see if you can learn the basics. Watch Zhalia." Sophie said as Zhalia stepped forward.
"Boltflare!" Zhalia held up her hand a ball of orange energy formed.
"Whoa." Ryou said in awe.
"Stop staring and get up and try for yourself." Zhalia said.
"Uh right here goes, Boltflare!" Ryou held out his hand and a ball about half the size of Zhalia's appeared surprising them.
"Not bad first timers hardly ever make anything more than a candle light." Sophie said.
"Alright time for the fun part." Zhalia walks across from him and takes a stance. "Let's see how you do against me."
"Wait you want me to fight you?" Ryou asks.
"Sophie teaches by the book I believe in learning through combat." Zhalia said.
Sophie rolls her eyes before walking over to Ryou and handing him an amulet.
"What's this?" Ryou asks.
"Insurance, Zhalia doesn't hold back on anyone and I'd prefer she didn't break our new recruit." Sophie said causing Ryou to gulp.
The second Ryou touched the amulet it glowed bright surprising Sophie.
'I don't believe it, he bonded with it just like that. He's a natural.' Sophie thought.
From the light a memory came to Ryou.
In it a shadowy silhouette of a man appeared.
"Alright Ryou watch how I do it." He said as he pulled out the amulet Ryou always had around his neck. "Kipperin!" From the amulet a green light shines and from it a green moth like titan appeared.
Kipperin wraps himself around the silhouette and was able to fly in the air.
When he lands he hands the amulet to Ryou. "From now on Kipperin will always be by your side."
Ryou exited the memory and shook his head. 'Who was that man?'
Snapping out of it he turns to face Zhalia. "Alright Ryou it's just like fighting the cops and thugs in undercity." Ryou charges forward.
Zhalia smirks and blocks his punch and intercepts his kick. "Really?" She judo flips Ryou sending him tumbling backwards. "Try doing something less predictable."
"Oh you mean like this." Ryou said as he spins on his back and kicks Zhalia tripping her to the ground.
Both of them pick themselves up and stare each other down.
Ryou reaches to his amulet and pulls it out. "Come on out Vigilante!" From the amulet Vigilante appears and merges with Ryou turning him into Mysticon Tactician.
"Cool trick, here's mine. Fight for your Lady, Kilthane!" Zhalia pulls out an amulet and an armored knight appears.
Ryou runs towards Kilthane and they clash swords. Kilthane tries to push Ryou back with his shield but jumps over him and appears behind him.
"Gotcha!" Ryou was about to stab Kilthane with his swords.
"Raypulse!" Zhalia blasts Ryou from behind with a large red blast of magic knocking him to the ground.
When Ryou tries to pick himself up Kilthane points his sword directly at his face.
"Never let your guard down even when you think you're about to win. That's when you're most vulnerable." Zhalia said before calling Killthane back.
"That was pathetic, you wiped the floor with me." Ryou groans.
"Duh, I've been a Seeker for years and you just learned Boltflare of course I was going to beat you." Zhalia rolls her eyes.
"Zhalia's victory aside why don't you go get some water?" Sophie said.
"Good idea." Ryou said picking himself up and walking out of the room.
"The guy has potential I'll give him that." Sophie smiles.
"Yep, wonder how the others will do?" Zhalia asks.
That night after a long day of training Zarya, Emerald and Piper were with their griffins.
"Come on Topaz eat up." Emerald said holding up a bucket of oats but Topza refused.
"She's probably creeped out by dandruff the grey, he's so creepy." Zarya said pointing to Nova Terron who was looking at all of them through an opening he made.
"Goodnight Nova Terron sleep tight, don't let the bed bug bears bite." Piper said as Nova Terron closed the opening. "He's so cute. I wonder Ryou's day was?"
"I bet he's learned some awesome moves like we did. Tazma's a pretty good teacher." Zarya said.
"She's amazing, working her way up couldn't have been easy." Emerald said.
"Tazma's the best." Piper said when Izzy flew in with Arkayna.
"Tazma's the worst! She totally hates me." Arkayna growls heading towards the elevator to the Astromancers.
"Whoa there, take a deep breath. Tazma does not hate you. She's probably just tough because she—" The door closes in Emerald's face before she could finish.
In the council room of the Astromancers Tazma was studying some magic when the door opens to reveal Arkayna.
"Do you have any idea how hard it is to lug those buckets of water up all those stairs? My arms hurt, my legs hurt, my hair hurts! I am the Dragon Mage leader of the Mysticons, this is humiliating not to mention pointless!" She snaps.
"So this is all about you?" Tazma glares.
As the two of them stare each other down Malvaron walks in. "Hey, have any of you seen Doug? He was supposed to tell me— never mind I am clearly interrupting something."
"Don't worry I was just leaving." Arkayna walks to the door to see the Piper, Zarya and Emerald entering. "Oh, what are you doing here?"
"We're here to support you." Piper said.
"Whatever happens we're in this together." Emerald said.
Arkayna smiles before looking to Zarya. "You too?"
"Look I know what it's like to lose family so if there's a chance to save the king and queen we're here for you." Zarya said.
Arkayna smiles seeing them all here. "I get it now, this isn't about me it's about us as a team."
Suddenly the Dragon Disk started to glow. "The Dragon Disk, it senses your commitment." Tazma said in awe.
From the Disk glowing letters appeared that seemed to spell something out.
"Your first riddle, congratulations. I knew you could do it." Malvaron said.
"I hate riddles." Emerald groans.
"The first piece that you do look for is not just behind any door." Arkayna said.
"The most regal of worms is where you'll find fiery magic of peace of mind." Zarya said.
"Most regal of worms blech." Piper said grossed out.
"Nah I think it means dragons." Zarya said.
"And the most regal of Dragon…" Emerald started.
"Would be the queen of Dragons, the statue at Drake Central station. Mount up girls!" Arkayna said as they ran to the exit.
"Well done." Tazma said stopping Arkayna. "You worked hard for this, just make sure your team helps out." Tazma said.
"Thank you, I won't let you down." Arkayna said leaving.
"May the star of Gaigax guide you on your quest and may it guide you off a cliff." Tazma said looking at her brother for the last part.
"Congratulations Mysticons you survived my sister, good luck out there." Malvaron said as they left.
Heading to the griffins Piper stops and places Choko on the ground. "Hey Choko mind heading to the palace and getting you know who?" She asks as Choko chirps in agreement before running off.
After they left Malvaron took out his glyph and was calling Doug.
"Okay Doug what did you want to tell me?" Malvaron asks.
"I figured out which Astromancer is the traitor, it's…." The rest of Doug's message was broken up by static.
"Who?" Malvaron asks when shadows erupted behind him and grab him, pulling him away.
Once he disappears the door opens to reveal Nova Terron.
Up on the Royal Balcony Ryou was still training with Sophie and Zhalia and was making remarkable progress.
"Alright Ryou time to see if you have what it takes." Sophie said.
Ryou takes a deep breath and reaches for his new amulet that Sophie gave him. Just as he was about to Choko came running in.
"Uh who let the Foz in?" Zhalia asks.
"Choko? Buddy what's going on?" Ryou asks as Choko points to the edge where he sees the Mysticons flying off on griffins.
"What's going on? You know where they're going Choko?" Ryou asks.
"They must be looking for the Codex like the original Mysticons." Sophie said.
"Well then they need my help…hey would you girls be interested in coming along? I could really use some help." Ryou asks causing both girls to grin.
"I could use some action." Zhalia smirks.
"Give us a minute to change." Sophie said as they ran out.
"Change?" Ryou questioned.
At Drake Central Station the Mysticons arrive and see the statue of the Dragon Queen as well as several shadowy creatures.
"How did this happen? Only the Astromancers knew it was here." Emerald asks.
"I bet it was Nova Terron." Zarya growls.
"Let's go girls." Arkayna said as they swung to the statue. "Peace of mind…the piece must be located in the Dragon's head." Arkayna touches the large jewel on the statue's forehead and from it a green book with a dragon on it appears.
Suddenly a blast of darkness causes Arkayna to drop the book onto a train as it took off from the station.
"Oh my goblin! Let's go girls!" Arkayna said as she put the amulet in her pocket before they jumped onto the train.
As the train left the station Arkayna took the lead as she ran towards the codex piece.
"Arkayna wait up!" Emerald calls out.
"I got this." Arkayna said as 4 shadow beasts surrounded the piece. Summoning her staff, she whacks two of them away with east, but when she tries to raise her staff to fire a blast it gets caught on the rails causing Arkayna to trip and dangle from the edge of the train.
The remaining two were about to strike her down when Zarya blasts them with her arrows. "You sure you got this?" Zarya helps Arkayna up. "That's one you owe me." Zarya said as the 4 Mysticons charged destroying the shadow creatures one at a time.
Arkayna turns to see the last one with the piece in his hands. Firing a blast from her staff the codex piece falls off the train and onto another passing train.
"Arkayna!" Em gasps. "Why does she keep doing that?" Emerald whistles and when they jump off the train their griffins appear.
Arkayna runs across the train and tries to get the codex piece when more shadow creatures appear. Arkayna was about to attack when Zarya, Piper and Emerald come to her rescue.
"That's two you owe me!" Zarya calls out when the shadowy mage that attacked Ryou, Piper and Zarya appeared.
"Oh my goblin! Look out!" Emerald screams.
"That's the shadow mage who tried to foznapp Choko." Piper said.
"Arkayna, that mage works for Dreadbane!" Zarya calls out.
"Dreadbane?" Arkayna said surprised. The mage moves cloaser to attack, but Arkayna fires a blast from her staff burning off the hood revealing the mage to be Tazma. "Tazma? You work for Dreadbane?"
"Sorry to hear about the King and Queen, collateral damage." Tazma said as she creating dark tentacles which grabbed the four girls.
"This was all a game to you? You hlped me so you could betray me?" Arkayna asks as Tazma took the codex piece.
"So you could activate the Dragon Disk. Nothing personal but I spent years serving under the Astromancers, now I'm in control." Tazma blasted the rails causing the train to change direction. "And I'll destroy them with the very hands of their promised saviors."
"You can't tell but I'm making a rude elven hand gesture." Piper glares when another train was heading towards them.
"It was fun being your Solan." Tazma said disappearing.
They all looked in shock to see Malvaron tied to the train that was about to ram them.
"Malvaron!" Arkayna gasps.
"Boltflare!" From above three blasts hit Mysticons freeing them from Tazma's spell.
Looking up they saw Ryou in his Vigilante form while Sophie and Zhalia were in black and blue spy outfits with black masks on their faces. (World of Winx Spy Outfits)
"Hey Ryou, who are you're new friends?" Piper smiles happy to see them.
"Intros later." Zhalia said taking out an amulet. "Free him, Garion!" From the amulet a small green lizard appeared. Firing multiple beams Garion frees Malvaron from the train.
Acting quickly Sophie blasts the rails allowing the track to change course and avoid crashing.
As they all jump off the train after Malvaron Emerald creates a force field around them to cushion their fall.
"How long does this last for?" Sophie asks when it disappears just seconds before they hit the ground causing them all to crash.
"Does that answer your question?" Zarya groans.
Ryou opens his eyes and groans to see Sophie laying on top of him, both of them look into each other's eyes before turning away with small blushes on their faces.
"What did I miss?" Malvaron asks picking himself up.
"Long story short, your sister tried to kill you." Ryou said.
"Not surprising but still hurts." Malvaron said.
"Sophie, Zhalia can you two get Malvaron back to the Astromancers and make sure the others are okay?" Ryou asks.
"If the rest of them are in trouble they'll need our help more than you guys." Zhalia said as they left.
"Never thought Sophie would be the one to save my life." Arkayna sighs.
"Are you alright?" Emerald asks.
"Tazma said she wanted to defeat the Astromancers with the hands of their heroes." Arkayna recalled.
"But isn't that you guys?" Ryou asks.
"Not exactly." Arkayna said.
At the statue of the original Mysticons Tazma was using her magic to absorb the powers from the Codex piece.
"The power of the Dragon Bracer." Tazma smirks when she hears a screech. Looking up they saw the Mysticons on their griffins and Ryou was riding Kipperin. "What? They surived…the Seeker." She glares.
"She's trying to corrupt the codex piece! Mysticons together!" Arkayna said as they all flew in.
"Destroy them." Tazma said as she summoned more shadow monsters before reaching for an amulet. "Rise, Lillith the Queen!" From the amulet an Egyptian Queen like titan with 8 mummified legs and bat wings appeared.
"I got this!" Ryou said flying in. Reaching for his new titan it glowed. "Caliban!" From the amulet a masked warrior wielding a large sword appeared.
"Whoa that's a new one." Arkayna said impressed.
With Caliban by his side they slashed the shadows to pieces with ease before the three of them cornered Lilltih.
Flying in Lillth uses her long nails to slash at Ryou who dodges at the last second. Using Kipperin Ryou flies around Lillith while Caliban delivers a sweep kick to legs knocking Lillith to the ground.
"Dragonfist!" Ryou's fist glows as he punches Lilith in the face destroying her.
Arkayna looks to Tazma and Ryou when she gets an idea.
"Hey Tazma, you know what's really sad about you?" Arkayna calls out.
"What are you babbling on about this time?" Tazma asks.
"You're getting your butt kicked by someone who's not even a Mysticon, you spent years of your life and he's winning purely by luck!" Arkayna taunts.
"How dare you! I'll show you who's the most powerful!" Tazma releases a blast of dark magic that erupted into the sky.
"What were you thinking?" Ryou asks as Arkayna ran to him.
"Trust me, just be ready." Arkayna said.
Tazma turns to them both ready to strike them down. "Now!"
Ryou jumps into the air while Caliban ran forward.
"Boltflare!" Ryou fires the magic blast at Tazma which she deflects easily. Using that opening Caliban rushes in and grabs her by the arms preventing her from doing any magic.
"Now!" Ryou yells as Arkayna rushed forward and tackled Tazma to the ground. The two of them struggle until Tazma kicks her backwards.
"So predictable, so easy to destroy." Tazma holds out her arm to see the bracer was gone.
"Looking for this?" Arkayna asks as a green dragon bracer appears on her hand. "Unleash the Dragon!" From the bracer a green dragon appears and sends Tazman flying backwards.
When she recovers she sees the 5 of them and the titans glaring at her.
"You…have no idea what's about to come." Tazma said before disappearing.
At the Astromancer's place they were all gathered in the room.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention young Malvaron, Tazma's ambition has led her down the path of darkness." Nova Terron said causing Piper to squeal.
"Your voice is awesome!" Piper said causing all of them to face palm.
"And what is wrong with my voice?!" Nova Terron asks outraged.
"Uh nothing, nothing at all." They all said.
"Very well it appears you will need a new Solan." Nova said.
"I volunteer, they saved my life. But I might need an assistant." Malvaron said looking to Doug.
"Aw thanks buddy!" Doug said hugging him tightly.
"And as for you." Nova Terron turns to Ryou. "You may not be a Mysticon, but you can hold your own just as well, from now on you will train alongside them." He said causing Ryou to smile. "Now that the Dragon Disk is active you will need a base of operations where you can train."
All of them pause to think when Emerald gets an idea. "I know the perfect place."
Under the palace they found themselves looking at the old palace.
"This is the old palace?" Arkayna asks.
"Yep, but then there's was an earthquake, so they built one over that and then another one." Emerald explains.
"Well go ahead and pick your rooms training starts ay 0500." Malvaron said making them cringe. "Actually make that noon. I like to sleep in."
"Well it's a shame Ryou won't be following that." Ryou looks over to see Sophie and Zhalia walking in.
"Been a long time Arkayna, nice place." Sophie smriks.
"What are you doing here Casterwill?" Arkayna glares.
"I'm Ryou's Seeker mentor along with Zhalia and my other friends so it was only right that we came here to see our new living arrangements. If you'd like I could teach you a thing or two since you so desperately need it." Sophie said.
"Excuse me?!" Arkayna growls.
"Well this is going to be interesting." Ryou smirks as he was now an official Seeker/ Mysticon.