Chapter Nine : The Festivals
It was about 10 am in the small town of Coila. The loud booming noises of fireworks and bands starting up had signaled the being of the festival.
All around were people dressed in bright colors that were all around the city. Even though it was early spring, the sun shined beautifully and there was only a slight cold breeze. In between the cheers and yells of happiness, float after float of citizens in costumes ran the streets.
One group in particular stood in their matching white coats at the edge of the parade, watching the festival commence.
"Why'd we really come here to this town? Can I at least know that? Please?"
The other figure sighed, "I told you it was to home in your skills. Now let's head back to Ann so we can finish prepping."
"But I-"
"C'mon Levy."
Before the small Mage could protest, Pantherlily quickly ushered her out of the crowd towards Ann's shop.
Once there, they took off the white coats and went to the back. The entire back room was transformed into a makeover station with three chairs in front of a long counter full of makeup.
Of course the three of them reeled back a bit, bit being fond of the cursed substance but sighed and sat down to take the torture. (A/N): I feel their pain. I hate makeup too. It makes my face feel weird.
When their transformations were complete, the three looked into the mirrors then at each other. It was clear that they were surprised by the 'magic' of makeup.
Pantherlily now had the appearance of a chocolate skinned black man seeing as it was easiest to just smooth his fur enough to make it look like skin. Then he was given a villain like mustache and beard combo with a head of shirt dark brown hair that sported a white streak.
Levy now had paler skin, had in candy blue contacts, and rosy cheeks. Her blue hair was dyed a lighter shade of blue, was straightened, then cropped short. They had given her higher cheeks bones and thicker eyebrows. Secretly Levy wished to stay this way, she loved her new look. Even her lips and eyes lashes were exaggerated.
Lula on the other hand was seething on the inside. Her hair was dyed a vibrant pink and curled up into twin, poofy ponytails. She also had bright pink contacts in. Her lips were heavily glossed in cherry lipgloss. Her cheeks were dusted with a pink blush, giving her a cute look I she wasn't slightly glaring at the mirror.
After the transformation, they got dressed. Which wasn't minded by Lula and Lily who stripped and pulled on their outfits. Levy on the other hand, blushed and changed behind the stand of costumes.
Looking in the mirror, the girls were dressed in matching outfits and Pantherlily had on his villain outfit - rocking the look if I do say so myself. After a quick rehearsal inside, a loud boom of eruptions went on outside.
Being mages, they dropped into fighting stances when the trainer Suza, had waved them off, "Don't get so tense geez. It's just the fireworks and stuff they set off before the final act which is you three."
Escorting them to their starting point, they started the show. Like planned, Lily made a flashy entrance with his booming voice and cackling laugh, getting the attention of the citizens.
Surely enough, out jumped Lula and Levy, ready to save the day and kick evil in the face. But as the fake battle took place, something seemed off... WAY off. Cutting the act for a split second, Lula turned her head towards the sky...
...and glared at the huge incoming slash if energy.
Jumping high to dodge, she waved her arms, sending twin rays of moonlight at the opponent. The citizens down below all gasped and shrieked, some kids cried- this was so not part of the festival.
In front of them the real Skygore had appeared, the age showing and a deep source of energy seeping from his body. His eyes were deadly daggers as he glared at the impersonator - not that Pantherlily had cared - and landed on a taller building. Matter of fact, he didn't look confused or anything really, just going with the flow of the day I guess.
"You there. Puny humans and unknown creature. I demand to know the reason for this debauchery."
Lula then found the moment to scoff,"How old is this guy? Like 90? Just fight me so I can finish my job here"
Skygore's glare intensified if that was even possible, sword unsheathing itself, "How dare such a puny child such as yourself try to mock me? I should make you my slave..."
After looking both Lula and Levy over he smirked,"Or I could take you back to my kingdom and make you two bare me children. Then decapitate you."
Pantherlily stepped in, "Afraid not you pedophile freak. The ladies stay with me. I shall be your opponent for now."
With that, he lunged at the villain with his sword out, evoking an intense brawl. As they fought, Lula turned to Levy, then looked at all the people, "We've gotta make sure these people are okay and usher them into a safe zone. Quick make a mic with your words."
Nodding in reply, the solid script Mage wrote up a mic for each of them, "People of Coila, please stay a safe distance from this battle. I would like for you all to be okay. Do not panic, watch for amusement if you must but be safe and stay far enough away."
By the time they had turned around, Skygore was beginning to use some kind of dark magic that was wrapping around Pantherlily and squeezing him to death. Glaring, Lula got into a fighting stance, "Levy change if plans, cast an illusion rune with your magic so these kids don't get nightmares. I might kill me a fucker today."
Sending moon blast after moon blast, Lula fought as Levy worked. "Moon Magic: Moonlit Night " A flurry of with particles similar to snow and a ray of white light showered upon Skygore, blinding him and burning him. He yelled and hit Pantherlily in the chaos, causing him to poof back to chibi form and be knocked out.
Now the only one fighting, the moon Mage glared hatefully,"I'm getting fed up with this guy. I don't even need magic."
Lula wasn't one to yell but people messing up a plan or interfering made her just as upset. With the raw power an strength she acquire over the years, she jumped over to Skygore, fist colliding with his jaw.
Continuous crunches were heard as he was beat up, grunts of pain reaching the skies. When she was just about to give the final blow, Skygore sent off a final wave of magic, the black ball of energy sailing past her.
Standing up she whipped her pink hair back, eyes wide at the target.
"NOOOOOOOOOO!"
(A/N): Finally finished it! I'm a bit proud at the cliffhanger even tho this chapter was extra boring and sucked. But I'm so excited to write the next chapter! It'll be a bit of a twist. Anyways review if you liked it please! I'm addicted to em like the Cookie Monster to cookies.
