Armour of the Eliminator

By

Harry M VanHoudnos

Chapter 7

Disclaimers: See Chapter 1

A/N Thanks to all of you, especially those who have been regularly reading and reviewing this story! It means A LOT to me!

As Kayura and the Ronin's looked on in wonder, Mia turned toward Kayura. "What did you mean, Kayura, about the ancient legends?" she asked the current bearer of the Ancient Staff.

"Over the years, there were rumors of an armor created by the Ancient One, an armor that was created, but never used. It was said that the bearer of the armor would have the Kanji of Knowledge. But, until today, that has always been nothing more than a legend" Kayura told Mia.

"I have to admit, that I was there, when the beginnings of the formation of this armor was started. In fact, I was partially responsible for it" came a male voice that was very familiar to everyone in the room, except for Twyla, a voice that while it filled the room, was also tinged with sorrow at times.

"ANUBIS!" Kayura cried out in surprise. "What do you mean, when you say that you were partially responsible for the creation of this armor?" she asked the spirit.

Before Anubis could answer, a moan was heard coming from James. "I have just one question to ask everyone here: Did anyone get the number of the battleship that ran me over?" he said, holding his head in his arms, his body feeling like it was black and blue all over.

"You did a brave thing there James, saving both Mia and myself from that female Warlord and those Nether Soldiers" Twyla stated, as she saw an approving grin from Mia. "In fact, we wouldn't be here, if not for you" she told the young man.

"What are you talking about Twyla? I was just upset over that War lady threatening you and Mia. After that, everything else was just a blur" James responded. "And who is the lady with the unusual looking staff?" he asked, looking at Kayura.

"More to the point, young man, is why you never told ANYONE about your armor, one that was supposed to be a legend!" Kayura snapped at him.

"All I can tell you is what little that I know from what my father told me. It was told to him by his father, and passed on from father to son for nearly a millennium. Around 1010 CE, by the modern calendar, four men in armor attacked a clan of philosophers, metal workers, and alchemists. Talpa, the master of the four men, had ordered that the clan be gathered up and added to his Dynasty. The clan refused to do so. A battle ensued, and the clan was broken and scattered. Shortly after this, the remaining members of the clan gathered, and decided two things: 1) that they would hide to prevent Talpa from ever finding them again, with only an occasional excursion to find people to add them to the clan. 2) They would create an armor that would be used to protect them from Talpa ever attacking again. It was shortly after this that a person known only as The Ancient One, showed up. He added his own magic to the power of the people who built the armor. But the armor was never used. It was HIDDEN; for fear that Talpa would attack again.

"Then how did you get it?" asked Ryo, with White Blaze nearby, also looking on in interest.

"I left the hiding grounds. I had developed a thirst for knowledge, and I realized I couldn't stay in hiding forever. And when I left, I took the ball that had the armor in it, with me. I figured if it was hidden for so long, it would never be needed. How was I supposed to know that Talpa was STILL around and operating?" James exclaimed.

"That explains why you left. But what did Anubis here" Cye said, pointing at the ghost "know about the beginnings of the armor's creation?" asked the Ronin of Trust.

"I was there when the attack took place. We were still under Talpa's influence, doing whatever he commanded without question. All we knew was that he wanted the clan, and we did what we were told to do" answered Anubis.

"But what do you plan on doing with it? I mean, are you going to help us kick Talpa out of the Dynasty and back under whatever stone he crawled out of?" asked Kento.

James slowly got up and looked over all present in the room. "I can't help you. If I did, then that would be telling Talpa that the armor is still active and that the clan is still around. And I will not put Mia and Twyla in jeopardy over events that are none of their concern. So, if you will all excuse me, I have to pack. I cannot put people in jeopardy because of my actions" he said, as he headed toward the room where his material was at.