Episode 7: Into the Sands! Welcome to Purrabia

Yuuko finally made it to Purrabia easily with the key, this place was the kingdom of cats before Kuroyasha came and took things over. Although this place was new to her she had to speak to someone, a cat like person was waving at her trying to get her attention. From the looks of things he needed help with something important, let's see what he has to offer shall we?

"Oh thank heavens someone has decided to help us out now, the evil warlock Kuroyasha has arrived to cause us misery...Oh the dogs have come back to endanger us all with their rule! I'm Abdulrahman its a pleasure to meet someone from Rome, your teacher sent you in search of Kuroyasha? Of course your from Jasper Stone Academy then, well I shouldn't keep you waiting right now little one. If you want to help us speak to the one named Sergeant Allard in the Souq, maybe together you'll both find a way to get rid of Kuroyasha." Yuuko quickly left for the Souq.

This place was nice with many shops with different gear, however Yuuko didn't have time for sight seeing at the moment. There were more serious matters and Yuuko needs to stay focus, Allard called her quickly as he saw her coming from the distance.

"Welcome you must be the student Jasper Academy sent here, well its a pleasure to meet you I am Sergeant Jai Allard. We've been trying to contain Kuroyasha's magic within this world, suddenly we were attacked by some ancient dog warriors for long ago. They've started to put the cats back into their chained state, if Kuroyasha is here then we need to make sure that he doesn't cause more trouble. However we need to make sure everyone in the exploration team is safe, Professor Jeffery Ainsworth was in charge of the mission here. He was busy studying the ancient ruins when the dogs attacked, while my men try to figure things out see if you can help him Yuuko. He's in the Temple of Bahamut it has something to do with dragon scales, Professor Ainsworth will be waiting for you when you enter the temple...Oh make sure no harm comes to him Yuuko." Yuuko nodded as she headed for the temple.

The Temple of Bahamut is said to be ruled by an ancient dog family, however there were three dog clans so one of them must be the leading clan. Yet before Yuuko could have the chance to speak with the professor she was stopped, looking behind her she saw a local calling toward for her. This cat person had a sweet disposition towards her, yet she also had a caring mothers heart. Yuuko would kindly decline the offer to spend the night, however spending the night might be the smartest decision right now.

"Hello there little wizard I didn't mean to stop you from your journey, yet I had to make sure you don't make a foolish decision. Even though you have night magic the shadow guards out here are stronger than you, besides I've seen them and what they do to young wizards like you. Oh I haven't told you my name did I? My name is Barbada and it's a pleasure to me a brave soul like you, and yes my husband Abdulrahman spoke with you earlier. It's already dark and I can hear heavy footsteps coming, Yuuko hurry we must get in before it's too late." Yuuko hurried inside before the shadow guards spotted her.

Although she didn't like to be a burden she had to stay her, yet Yuuko didn't mind it quite one bit she was really tired travel through the magic flux. Yuuko took a nice slumber as the night quickly came into view, for the most part things were quiet in the peaceful night. Yet somewhere in the realm of Palace of No Sun wizards were moving in the shadows, two wizards came up to talk with Grandmother Raven. These wizards were the schools of Vile and Frigid in the shadows, and they were two schools Yuuko was weak to as well. Grandmother Raven saw them coming into her room, however from the looks on their faces they didn't come here just for a chat.

"Grandmother Raven I'm getting bored doing nothing in here, why don't we take the fight to the wizards in Jasper Stone Academy right now...Those runts wont know what him them when we strike." The other wizard agreed with him.

"Yes besides all of he other student are already on missions, this should give the younger one a good scare Grandmother Raven. We should show them the power of the Vile Schools your grace, maybe this time they might get a good chance to see who they're up against." Grandmother Raven pondered this for a tiny bit.

Although she doesn't like foolish attacks she'll allow this, besides she still has vengeance in her eyes on what Old Cobb did to her.

"Very well you all may go but make sure you use the shadows of the night, also bring the Volcanic Wizard with you so you can warm things up for them. That annoying little witch Miyako is going to see just how strong we are, However I'd like to go myself but I have more planning that I'm going to finish. Make sure you give them a good scare." The wizards bowed as they set off.

Miyako was gathering night flower from the hills under the stars, for the moment part things were peaceful. What she didn't realize was that the malice struck why she was picking flowers, as the wind blew Miyako caught a whiff of smoke in the air. She looked back to she fire coming from the distance, suddenly she realized that it was coming from the Swift Pine Forest...Miyako froze as she knew here that place was! That was near the sleeping quarters for the students, Miyako quickly got on her horse and rode fast as she could back to the school. Once there she went to the headmistresses tower and started banging on the door, however this did wake up Kasumi as she was a bit grumpy.

"Miyako, why are you waking me up this late at night?" Miyako's face gave a grim look as the place started to get smokey.

"Kasumi, we need to get the teachers up right now! There is no time to wait there is a fire in the Swift Pine Forest, and its already hit one of the towers now!" Kasumi look from her window to see the fire.

"Great mother Nyx! There is a fire, quickly Miyako get the children up now! Teachers get up there is at fire raging, its already hit the sleeping quarters!" Miyako nodded and hurried to get the students up.

Everyone worked quickly to put out the fire on the building, Miyako got all the young students together in the cool night. Even the twin gods saw the fire from Hades palace, the teachers didn't know what caused this fire but they do. The wizards left the area as the fire began swiftly, however to get it started they used a magical oil. Grandmother raven saw it all from a far, although she doesn't like fire she could make an exception here.

"Old Cobb this is just a little taste of what your dealing with, trust me if I were you I'd quit while I'm still ahead...For the end result is your death." Grandmother Raven rested softly as she heard the teachers scream in terror.

Morning arrived and the fire was put out quickly, however most of the sleeping areas were destroyed by the fire. Kasumi cried slowly to see her student asking question, yet even she had questions on how this happened.

"Miyako, who could have did this dark deed? What have the children ever done to deserve this?" Miyako knew very well who did this. She was able to find a scent of oil on the ground.

"Kasumi I know who exactly did this to use last night, and Grandmother Raven surely knows about this event too. I can't believe they shamelessly attacked us while I was away in the night meadows, however I'm ashamed that I wasn't there to protect the students. The wizards of malice were able to set the fire well, yet the oil they used comes from a dark place in the Palace of No Sun. I have a good feeling that Grandmother Raven waited until I was gone to do this, and I know for a fact that she saw me from her crystal orb!" Kasumi look at Miyako as she looked down.

"Miyako don't blame yourself for this fire happening, Grandmother Raven is the one responsible you shouldn't fell ashamed of yourself. We will rebuild the sleeping soon so we will be busy a bit, however we must keep our eyes open for the Raven's wizards. That fire magic they used was quite powerful, and if this is what their power is then I fear what Yuuko will face soon...Please Yuuko be safe out in the magical world!" Kasumi looked up to the sky.

A dark event has happened at the Academy as the morning son comes, the only question for us now is: What will become of them when the wizards strike again?