Cephiro; a mystical world in trouble, governed by the laws of the will and the potentiality of enchantments.

The Powers of the Pillar; immutable evidence that the strength of the mind and heart can hold sway over all.

An uncertain destiny that must be ignited, for the future to awaken and despair dispelled.

A Magic Knight and foreign Commander; who both may hold the key to Cephiro's salvation.

Standard disclaimers apply. I don't claim ownership of Magic Knight Rayearth. The characters of Magic Knight Rayearth belong to Clamp. I am just using the characters for this fan fiction and for the enjoyment of Rayearth fans everywhere. The plot, magic and any original characters that appear are the property of the author. © Risha Theia Vision 2009-2010.

Fire and Shadow: the Pillar's Destiny

Act 6: The Dragon Prophecy

'Confined within this mystical orb is the Dragon Prophecy,' Tirhin regarded the Fire Knight and commander with an austere gaze. 'It is time for the Prophecy to be released.'

Tirhin grasped the shining orb within both pale hands. Pivoting, he flung the glowing crystal against the jewelled mosaic Hikaru had admired only moments before. Piercing, blinding light flooded the clearing. Wincing at the sudden brightness, Hikaru flung her arms up, protecting her eyes. Behind her she heard a strangled cry. It could only come from Eagle.

Slowly the radiance began to recede. Light sparkled amongst the sphere fragments, causing them to shine like jewels carelessly spilled upon the grass. Hikaru lowered her arms, her eyes of rose widening with surprise. Fading then re-appearing was the spectral figure of a woman. She was garbed in robes similar to those of Tirhin. A silver circlet graced her pale brow. Her eyes were cobalt in hue. A dragon tattoo, similar to those borne by Hikaru and Eagle, was afire with resplendent light circling her neck.

'My name is Meyra, chosen to bear the draconis tyr of Aliandra, Dragonlord of Prophecy. To those Tirhin has passed this Prophecy to; heed my words.

A time of darkness, a time of pain shall cover the land which was once home to souls entwining light of magic and radiance of dragons. The Pillar will fall, paving the way for darkness to embrace the land. Those blessed with the soul lit powers of the Eldest will join, emerging from the dark.

Together they will seek the Fallen, restoring their light within the Temple of the Pact, proving the worthiness of humanity to carry the powers of the Dragonlords.

Cephiro shall be restored, the sacrifices of the Pillar abolished forever. The light of humanity and dragonlords will shine upon a bright future.

These are the words of the Dragon Prophecy passed down to me. Whether it succeeds or fails is up to you.'

The phantom of Meyra dissipated, leaving Hikaru, Eagle and Tirhin standing within the secluded clearing.

Tirhin strode over to the Autozam Commander, placing one hand directly over Eagle's heart. 'On behalf of my people I can make this solemn promise. Help your bonded partner. My people will help your world find balance.'

Tirhin regarded the two, a solemn expression upon his timeless face. He brushed a finger over the jewelled pendant he wore. His form wavered and rippled, vanishing from the grove.

Hikaru sighed, wondering if any of the events were actually real. Her gaze swept the rubble, until she found her knightly gauntlet resting upon the bank of the hot spring. Her sturdy shoes brushed against shards of crystal. The Fire Knight knelt, holding a fragment within the palm of her hand. So it was real, all of it. What am I going to do now?

Dropping the crystal piece Hikaru slowly made her way to where her glove lay, ignoring Eagle Vision for a moment. Slipping the glove back on, her armour materialized. A rustling of fabric sounded from behind her. Calling for her sword, Hikaru turned. Eagle was once again dressed in his cloak, his weapon sheathed upon his right arm.

He started to speak when the wind picked up, howling, stirring eddies of dust and rock within the clearing. Flashes of blue and green sped rapidly by. The Wind and Water Knights had arrived, looking for their missing friend. Eagle rushed towards Hikaru, gripping her upper arms firmly.

'Let me go!' Crimson light flashed within her focal crystal.

Eagle recognized that radiance from their previous battles. The Fire Knight was calling upon her magic. He couldn't allow her to do so. Something had occurred between the two of them the night he bonded their living souls together and he wished to find out what that was. Spinning her diminutive body, Eagle trapped her arms above her head, his free arm wrapping around her slender waist.

'I won't hurt you,' Eagle said softly. 'But you will have to come with me.'

Footsteps echoed within the passage. Eagle cursed under his breath. He didn't want any interruptions. 'I am sorry Hikaru, but this will hurt.'

Releasing her hands, a blast of energy erupted from the mechanism sheathing his right arm. A pain filled cry shattered the near silence of the clearing. Hikaru collapsed. Eagle caught her limp body, cradling her against his chest. From the shadowed depths of the tunnel, a figure emerged, blue hair gleaming under the sun's bright glow.

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A/N: sorry for the short length of the chapter, I have been trying to research dragon lore for the past few months and have hardly found any information, so I'll just make my own for this fiction.