Chapter 3

"Arriving in Magix"

Location:

Magix Realm.

Lake Fortress of Light

A Light shines in front of the lake, then fades out, revealing.7 persons; Inuyasha, Yusuke whit Yukina, Ranma, Seiya, Kenshin and Edward.

Inuyasha:" ¿What was that all about?"

Ranma:" Hey, what is this place"

Yusuke:" ¿Where are we?"

Yukina:" Yusuke, what's going on?"

Then, the group looks at each others:

Ranma:" Say, do any of you guys know where we are!"

Yusuke:" Beats me. Last I remember, a Lady was asking for my help and..."

Ranma:" Wait a minute, you too. Same thing happen to me"

Kenshin:" Me too, was this Lady dress in an Orange Dress?"

Inuyasha:" Yea, and had Orange Hair, funny one if you asked me"

Edward:" Right, and has this weird mask on her face"

All:" Yes"

Suddenly, in the Lake where the heroes were, a light was shining from inside the water, then a small pillar of light emerges. The gang shift into their fighting positions. When the lights ends, a woman was floating, it was Bloom older sister Daphne:

Daphne:" Greetings once again mighty Warriors"

Yusuke:" Hey, its you"

Kenshin:" Your name is Daphne"

Daphne:" Correct. I welcome you all to my World...Welcome to Magix"

The crew looks around and saw the many beauties the world have; the beautiful and green fields and forest, the blue and clear skies, it was breathtaking for them:

Kenshin:" – (awe) – Wow, such wonderful land you have"

Ranma:" – (impress) – Man, look at the beautiful trees, I've never seen anything like this back home"

Yukina:" Oh boy Yusuke, look how beautiful this field is, is breathtaking"

Yusuke:" – (nodding) – You're right, this is something you don't see anywhere"

Edward:" This is even more beautiful then the ones I used to lived"

Seiya:" Yes, me too"

Daphne:" I'm glad you all like it. Now, before we continue, how's about if you guys introduce yourself to the others, so you can know each others"

Ranma:" Sounds fair to me"

Yusuke:" I'm cool whit that"

Edward:" Good idea"

Inuyasha:"...Alright, I'm in"

Ranma." I'll go first...My name is Ranma Saotome, age 17, heir to the "Anything-Goes- Martial Art"

Yusuke:" I'm Yusuke Urameshi, 17 years old, I'm a Spirit Detective, nice to meet you. And this is my friend Yukina"

Yukina:" – (waving her arm) – Hello, I'm Yukina, I'm pleased to meet you guys"

Inuyasha:" Inuyasha is my name, and I'm a Hanyou"

Seiya:" I am Seiya, I'm 17, I'm a Bronze Saint known as the Pegasus Saint"

Kenshin:" My name is Kenshin Himura, 18 years is my age, I'm a Samurai from Tokyo"

Edward:" And I'm Edward Elrich, 15 years old, I'm a State Alchemist known as the "Steel Alchemist"

Daphne:" Now that the introduction is complete, allow me to explain why you where chosen and brought here...

A long time ago, when this world in a peace age, an evil entity came to this world, a being of pure evil. This being tricked the habitants of this world, especially the Kings and Warriors whit power and riches, however, it lied to them and killed them. It began to cause lot of destruction and suffering. Whit an army of horrible soldiers of its own, it began to spread chaos and death all around Magix, enslaving or killing the poor people and creatures of this land. The ancient Warriors, whit the help of the Witches and Fairies, fought against the evil one and his army, but, it was too powerful. They used all their strength and will to stop him, so in the end, they sacrifice their lives to banish the evil force to a dimension, and lock the gateways, so that it would never return here ever again"

Ranma:" – (whistle) – Wow, that's some story"

Yusuke:" Pretty, interesting"

Daphne" – (worried voice) – But now, that same evil will return to finish what it started a long time ago. That's why I summon you all here, for I have seen you skills and powers"

Seiya:" – (blinks) – You have"

Daphne:" Yes, you all have powers that rival, no, surpasses the Ancient warriors, and fought against enemies that no one in this world could match, or even hope the beat"

Ranma:" – (little ego) – Well, he, thanks"

Inuyaha" – (smirked) – Heh! You're right about that Lady"

Daphne:" – (pleading voice) - That's why I ask your help, for you all are the only hope this world has. Please, help me and the creatures and people of this world from the evil force."

After some thinking, the crew gave Daphne their answer:

Ranma:" Okay I'll help. After all, it is the duty of a Martial Artist to help those in need"

Yusuke:" Me too, as a Spirit Detective, it is my duty to stop any evil spirit that wants to cause trouble"

Seiya:" Count me in...We, the Bronze Saints, sworn to defend and protect all people from evil"

Kenshin:" – (serious voice) – A Samurai Duty is to protect and defend those who cannot from those who want to cause harm and tyranny, so I'll do it"

Edward:" I will help you in any way I can. And also, it's the duty of a State Alchemist to stop evil criminals from hurting others"

Inuyasha:" I'm in too, I do want to fight a demon, and this is an opportunity"

Daphne:" – (grateful bowing and happy crying) – Thank you, thank you once again my friends, this world, as well as my self are forever in your debt"

Ranma:" Don't mention it Miss. Daphne"

Daphne:" Now, I'll take you to the Fortress of Light, so you can all meet the Queen of the Aquatic Pixies and the Guardians of the Fortress of Light"

Yusuke:" Really, sounds cool"

Ranma:" Yea, lets go"

Daphne raises her arms and a flash of light illuminated them...then they disappeared.

Location:

Alfea College 3:00 am.

Bloom Room.

Bloom was sleeping in her bed, when she began to have a nightmare:

Dream world:

Bloom opens her eyes and saw that she was floating in mid air in her Fairy clothes, and gaze upon the land of Magix. Creatures such as Pixies bunny's, raccoons, cats, dogs, etc, were playing in the grass. Birds where chirping happy in the tress, and in their nest, the sky was high blue. Bloom giggle at the scene before her. Suddenly...

The sky turns red, and the white clouds to gray...

Bloom:" – (panic) – Wha...what's going on here, what's happening?

Evil Voice:" Moment of "Final Judgment" is soon to be upon thee"

Bloom turns around and saw something that got her scared big time...

A great and big eye, cover in a huge fire, like the sun, was gazing upon her...

Bloom:" – (scared) – ¿Who...who are you?

" I am the one who will reign it all. Soon, I will come, and all life and light will cease to exist"

Bloom look down and saw her world destroyed...

Once crystal lakes and rivers, now dry and dust.

Green and life full forest and valleys, now nothing but rocks and sand.

Beautiful creatures that once lived there, now mere shadows and bones.

Blue sky's, whit white clouds, turn into red as dawn, whit dark clouds.

Where life was, now death remain.

Bloom:" – (horror cry) – No...Noooooo, what happen to my world, what?"

" Soon, darkness and blood will reign forever"

Bloom:" – (horrified) – ¿Just who are you...what are you?"

" – (evil laugh) – Soon, you will know HAHAHAHAHA"

The last thing she saw was a giant skull screaming at her...

End of the Dream:

Bloom:" – (screaming) – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

Bloom woke up screaming in the middle of the night. She looks at her self as she was cover in sweat, and her hand on her chest:

Bloom:" – (sweating and panting) – Oh god, oh god, oh god. What a nightmare that was, it felt so real"

Little girl voice:" Bloom, are you alright"

Lockete, Bloom Pixie, woke up and yawn as she asks Bloom if she was alright...

Bloom:" Lockete, yea I'm okay, I just had a bad dream, that's all"

Lockete:" It must have being one awful one. You woke up screaming, are you sure you're okay"

Bloom:" Definily, now lets go to sleep, cause tomorrow we have a big day"

Lockete:" Okay Bloom, good night."

Then they return to sleep once again...

Location:

Temple of the Fortress of Light:

Our Heroes appeared in a flash of light, and look at their surroundings, they were in the entrance of a beautiful and light castle:

Ranma:" Woo...where are we now?"

Yusuke": Don't know, looks like were in a palace or something"

Inuyasha:" A palace"

Daphne:" Welcome Warriors to the Fortress of Light"

Yukina:" Its so beautiful"

Seiya:" So what now¿What do we do?"

Daphne:" Now you must enter and meet the habitants of the Fortress of Light, for they are expecting you all"

Edward:" Cool, are you coming whit us Miss. Daphne"

Daphne:" I cant for the moment, for I have other issues that I need to attend to, but fear not, I'll come back again"

Ranma:" Oh, that's too bad"

Kenshin:" Well my friends, I guess that we should enter, for we are expected, and rude will be if we get them waiting"

Seiya: You're right, we must enter"

Daphne:" Now, I must leave you, see you soon my friends"

Daphne vanished from sight, leaving the heroes behind:

Edward:" She's gone. I guess that there's no other choice then but to enter"

The Team enters the Palace and walk inside. As they were walking, they saw their surroundings...beautiful Pillars, cool fountains...

Yusuke:" – (whistle) – Damn, this Fortress sure has one awesome Palace, right guys?

Seiya:" Yes, looks like a fantasy"

Edward:" Have you ever seen anything like this before in your life"

Ranma:" Nope, never"

Kenshin:" – (awe) - Not even the Shogun or the Emperor of Japan has this kind of place, really, this is beyond any sight I have every seen"

Little girl voice:" ¿Hey, who are you?"

Ranma:" – (blinks-looks everywhere) – What! Who said that"

A little Aquatic Pixie appeared before them, floating in their faces:

Ranma:" – (awe) – Who, or what are you?"

Umi:" I'm Umi, an Aquatic Pixie, I live here. Who are you, what are you doing here, answer me"

Yusuke:" Hey, hold your horses little girl, we mean you no harm"

Umi:" How did you get in here.¿How did you find this place?

Seiya:" Um, this Lady named Daphne brought us here and..."

After hearing Daphne name, Umi realize something:

Umi:" – (interrupting) – Wait a minute, did you said Daphne?

Seiya:" Yes"

Umi:" – (gasped) – So, its you guys, the chosen ones that Daphne talk about, right"

Kenshin:" Um, yes, I think"

Umi:" – (embarrassed) – Oh how awful, I'm very sorry, I didn't knew it was you guys, please forgive me"

Kenshi:" – (smiling) –No harm done"

Umi:" Come whit me, I'll take you to meet up whit the others ones, we were expecting you"

Yusuke:" Okay, lead the way"

Umi:" This way please, follow me"

They follow Umi to the throne room:

Umi:" – (blushed) – Sorry for what happen back there, is just that we have to keep a look out for any intruders"

Ranma:" Don't worried about that okay. So, where are you taking us anyway?"

Umi:" Oh! To meet the Queen and her subjects"

Yusuke:" – (wide eyes) – A Queen! Were meeting a Queen"

Umi:" Yes, that's right"

Kenshin:" To meet Royalty...such an high honor for a Samurai"

Then, they enter a big door, and they in a large throne room. The group saw a large crow inside...many Aquatic Pixies where there, as well as some Warriors...

An orange Aquatic Pixie walk toward the group...she had a scepter and a glowing Tiara on her head, for she was the Queen.

Queen Algae:" Hello, I am Queen Algae, Queen of the Aquatic Fairies. To whom I have the pleasure to

Meet"

Umi:" – (bowing) – My Queen, this people are the ones who were brought by Daphne"

After hearing this, many fairies and warriors gasped and started to whisper amount them self. Queen Algae rise from her throne and floated toward the group and inspected them:

Queen Algae:" So you are the ones who Daphne chose, the ones who will help us in the Great War"

Seiya:" Yes we are ma´am"

Queen Algae:" Forgive me for saying this but...you don't look like we were expecting"

Ranma:" What do you mean by that?"

Queen Algae:" What I mean is, we were expecting more, bigger, and powerful people"

Yusuke:" – (offended) – Hey, we may not be big, but we are very powerful"

Ranma:" Yea, that's right"

The, a big man, dress like a Viking, whit a horned helmet, step forward. It was Brakon, Chief Fighter if the Knights of the Fortress of Light:

Brakon:" What kind of joke did Daphne brought over. Look at them, there just little kids"

Edward:" – (angry) – WHO YOU CALLING LITTLE YOU BIG APE"

Kenshin:" – (grabbing Edward by the shoulders) – Calm your self Edward"

Brakon:" This has to be a big mistake. These boys don't look tough at all, there weak, what cold they do"

Inuyasha:" WEAK! Who the hell do you think you are, calling us weak?"

Brakon:" – (superior voice) – I am Brakon, Chief Fighter of the Knights of the Fortress of Light. The most powerful warriors of all Magix, so you better get that over"

Inuyasha:" Phef, yea right"

Kenshin:" Mr. Brakon, it is not wise to judge a person by his size, but by his skills"

Brakon:" ¿What does that mean?"

Ranma:" It means that we may look small, but we can kick your huge butt"

Brakon:" – (angry) – WHAT! How dare you insult me you brat, I ought..."

Queen Algae:" Please stop. The only way to know if this persons are the chosen ones, is to test them"

Ranma:" Test us – (groan) – Oh man, I hate test, especially when I didn't study"

Yusuke:" Me too"

Queen Algae:" – (giggle) – Not that kind of test. There will be 3 tests that you must take; if you pass them, we will acknowledge you as the chosen ones, if not; you'll be punished and banned from this world forever. Do you accept the challenge?"

Ranma:" Alright, ill take it. Ranma Saotome never backs down from a challenge"

Yusuke:" Same whit me, I'm not afraid"

Kenshin:" I will accept the challenge, that I will"

Seiya:" I'm in too"

Inuyasha:" Heh, bring it on"

Edward:" I love challenges, count me in"

Queen Algae:" Very well, come whit me"

The team followed Queen Algae. She took them to a huge patio, it was a round ring:

Ranma:" Cool patio you have here"

Queen Algae:" This is the Fighter Ring, where the Knight practice and train, the first test will be if you can fight...each of you will fight against a Warrior, do you accept the test?

Ranma:" Fighting – (excited) – Alright, I'm in"

Yusuke:" I accept it too"

Inuyasha:" He, this ought to be fun, ill do it"

Seiya:" Bring it on, ill fight them"

Kenshin:" This Samurai accepts this challenge"

Edward:" I too will fight, I'm not afraid"

Queen Algae:" Very well, we shall begin the test. Mr. Brakon, you may choose your warrior"

And so it began...

The first one to step up to the ring was Ranma. In the side lines, many Aquatic Pixies and Knights were watching in intrigue and excited. One of the fairies step in the ring, acting as a referee...-"Begin"-...she yelled.

The warrior dash toward Ranma whit his sword, Ranma just stood there, then, seconds before the sword of the warrior made contact whit Ranma, he move so fast, it looked like he disappear. The warrior was confused by it, next thing he knew a punch strike him on his stomach and then drop to the ground. The fairies and Warriors were awe by how fast Ranma defeated the Warrior...

Aquatic Fairy 1:" – (awe) – Did you saw that. That stranger defeated on of the Knights of the Fortress of Light"

Aquatic Fairy 2:" He must be good"

Warrior 1:" How could that stranger beat one of our comrades like that?

Warrior 2:" Probably luck"

Queen and Brakon were impress y the display of Ranma, but they continue. One by one the gang were defeating the Knights of the Fortress of Light...

Queen Algae:" – (impress) – Remarkable, these persons defeated the Warriors. Truly they good as they said they were, wouldn't you agreed"

Brakon:" – (snorted) – So they won one fight. Why don't we raise the odds – (to the group) – How's about if take on 5 Warriors alone. A true Warrior can take that and more, so you're in"

Ranma:" 5 to 1, I like the odds"

Yusuke:" Me too, lets do it"

Inuyasha:" Heh, fine by me, the more the merrier"

Brakon:" Then, let the fight begin"

And now the gang were fighting 5 Warriors at once. But, like before, they easy beat them all, except for Edward, who had little trouble taking on 5 warriors alone, but he manage to do it. Everyone was so impress by the skills the gang had.

Queen Algae:" – (clapping) – Bravo, I am very impress by your skills, you are as good as you said you were"

Yusuke:" Thanks, told you we were good"

Queen Algae:" Yes, you spoke the truth, now, the second test begins"

Ranma:" Bring it on"

Queen Algae:" The second test is about "Resistance"...A Warrior must be able to resist low and high temperature, as well as some poisons. Your bodies will be put to the test, do you accept the test"

Ranma:" I said yes, right guys"

Yusuke:" You bet"

Edward:" I'm in"

Queen Algae:" Then, let the second test begin"

The Queen raise her scepter and chant a spell and release low temperature to the group. The cold was 5 degree below Zero, it was freezing, but the group was doing okay, next, she raise the temperate to hot, up to 60. The Pixies and Warriors were wondering if they were able to stand it:

Aquatic Faire 2:" – (worried) – You think those guys will be okay"

Aquatic Faire 1:" Don't know"

Warrior 2:" Its sure very hot, those guys will pass out if they keep it up"

Warrior 3:" If not sooner"

But for their surprise, they still standing. Later, the Queen release a fog of poison to see if they were able to resist it. The group was exposed to the poison fog, and did not fall down, couple of minutes later, the Queen decided to end it:

Queen Algae:" Well done, I've never seen anyone who could last to those high and low temperatures and poisons. You amaze me"

Edward:" Thanks Queen Algae"

Seiya:" Hey, it was nothing"

Queen Algae:" And the poison, you must have strong bodies to be able to resist it, how?

Ranma:"- (cocky smile) – Heh, Lady, I've being drug and poison all the time where I come from, Kodachi Poison was more effective then this"

Inuyasha:" You call this Poison, heh, Naraku Purple Miasma was deadly...that was real poison, this is nothing"

Queen Algae:" Nonetheless, you pass the 2 test, now the 3 one will be on, its called "Survivor". You will spend alone in the woods for 2 weeks, if you can survive it, you will pass the test. Are you up to it?"

Seiya:" Sure we do, right"

Ranma:" You bet"

Brakon:" So be it. You all will be spending it in the Forbidden Forest in the far east of Magix"

The entire crow, minus Ranma and friends, gasped big in fear, even the Queen:

Aquatic Faire 3:" – (horrified) – The Forbidden Forest"

Warrior 2." That place is a death sentence"

Queen Algae:" Brakon, are you sure about that. That place is very dangerous, even for you guys, isn't that a little hard on them?"

Brakon:" If they are indeed the chosen ones, then it will be no problem for them. – (To the team taunting) – Surely you guys aren't scare of it, are you?"

Inuyasha:" – (laughing) – Ha, if you think you can scare me whit that forbidden forest crap, then you're crazy, cause I'm not"

Yusuke:" No problem for me"

Ranma:" I'm not afraid either"

Seiya:" Me too"

Kenshin:" I too am not afraid, and the challenge I accept, that I will"

Edward:" I'm in"

Queen Algae:" – (worried) – Are you guys sure about that. The Forbidden Forest is a place full of dangerous monsters, you are you want to go through whit it?"

Inuyasha:" Yeap, I've being itchy to fight some monster"

Queen Algae:" Very well then"

Alfea

The Next Day.

After her classes, Bloom went to hang out whit her friends in Alfea Park, their Pixies friends were also whit them:

Musa:" So Bloom, how you feeling. Still down about Sky?

Bloom:" Nya, I'm feeling a lot better, thanks for asking"

Stella:" That's good, I was like, beginning to worried about you"

Layla:" What I tell you girls, Bloom is a strong girl, I knew she would get over it"

Bloom:" Well not exactly, I'm still hurt by that incident, but I'm getting over it time by time"

Amore:" I'm glad to hear that Bloom"

Chatta:" Yea, its so not cool to see a person sad"

Tune:" That goes to show you that Bloom is not a cried baby"

Stella:" Listen Bloom, me and the girls are heading to the mall in Magix Downtown to see the latest in fashion, why don't you come along, it will be awesome"

Bloom:" I like too, but I have some homework that I left, sorry girls, maybe later okay"

Musa:" Suit your self, but if you change your mind you know were to find us, okay"

Bloom:" Oh you bet"

Fortress of Light:

Queen Algae, Brakon and some Aquatic Pixies are whit Ranma, Inuyasha, Kenshin, Yusuke, Seiya and Edward, in front of a portal leading to a dark and fogy Forest:

Yusuke:" – (looking at the forest) – Humph, so that's the Forbidden Forest huh!

Ranma:" Doesn't look too scary to me"

Brakon:" HA. You will change your mind soon boys. Not many peoples have being able to live inside that curse forest, its full of dangers and evil creatures"

Inuyasha:" Yea yea, what ever"

Queen Algae:" Now, we will leave guys there, 2 of our Pixies will go whit you to report your progress. – (points our at some Pixies) – This is Kira, and this is Sophie"

Kira:" Hi"

Sophie:" Nice to meet you"

Queen Algae:" Once the 2 weeks have pass, Kira and Sophie will contact us and we'll bring you back. Should you have any trouble, need anything or decided to quit and come back, ask them and they'll us okay."

Kenshin" No problem"

Queen Algae:" In that case, I bid you good luck, you will need it"

Ranma:" Thanks"

Yusuke:" Oh you bet Queen"

Yukina:" – (hugging him) - Please be careful Yusuke and come back"

Yusuke:" You got it Yukina"

And so, the group pass over the Portal to the Forbidden Forest. When they pass, the portal close:

Queen Algae:" Brakon, you think they'll be okay?"

Brakon:" Doubt it. I bet then in 2 days they'll yells to us to get them out of there"

Queen Algae:" You think so"

Brakon:" Yes, I mean, they might be good, but there not that good enough to survive in the Forbidden Forest. Even I had trouble surviving and making out alive in that dark place"

Queen Algae:" – (worried thinking) – I beg to the Ancient Ones that they lived. For if they not, our world will suffer to the ancient evil wrath, and fear, suffering and death will rule over this land forever."