Once In A Blue Moon
Chapter 11: Goodbye
Mamoru , Gwen and, Motoki were soon gone with the wind, leaving eight very confused people behind. Mina was the first to pick up the dropped letter, everyone else gathered around as she started to read out loud:
" Dear friends,
I have decided that it would be for the best if I left on my own. I have surely caused many problems for all of you, and for that I apologize . I have decided to search for the answers to my questions, but I do not want to bother you any further. With that said I must say goodbye
Your friend,
Usagi/ Usa
They all looked at each other and ran in the same direction as the other three did. They eventually caught up with them and found them already mounted on their horses while Gwen sat on Motoki's shoulder.
" What are you planning on doing Mamoru?" Rei asked
" Of course we're going after her,"
" What about taking the town back?" this time Kunzite asked
" This is exactly what the enemy wants and there's no guarantee that they won't burn the town even after he has Usa," Motoki explained
" Fine then we will join you," Zoisite said
" Fine just hurry, we have to get to her before she makes it to the town," Mamoru said impatiently
" Wait we're going too," Rei announced, the other girls nodded in agreement
" No way its too dangerous," Mamoru refused
" Mamoru she's our friend too, we have to go," Rei argued back.
Mamoru gave Rei a hard stare, but she wasn't going to back down. Rei easily returned the stare.
Mamoru gave up "Fine, but if things get too dangerous you have to go back,"
The girls agreed and mounted the horses. Ami sat behind Zoisite, Mina with Kunzite, Makoto with Nephrite, and Rei with Jadeite. Without waiting another moment they all rode away towards the town, that for now, was still under lycaon's control.
Somehow Usagi had made it to her destination in about two hours, but her destination
was not what the others thought it was. Her real destination was Mythopeia. She had run
full speed and non-stop for two hours straight. She was now wearing her mother's pendant as well as the crescent moon necklace, there was no way she was going to leave it behind. Her burnt paws were tired but it didn't stop her from entering the destroyed castle. Usagi had decided that the first thing she had to do was get the book that Motoki said Held "forbidden" spells. She would have never thought that the old book held such things, but it may be of use if she could somehow master those spells.
She headed towards her room and opened her hiding place once more. Inside she found the thick old book with the cover slightly torn. She swiftly picked it up and exited the castle quickly. The next thing she decided to do was get her answers, for this she had two options: either confront Lycaon directly or find a way to sneak into the town and get some information. Against Lycaon there was no way she could win, so as she ran through the forest she decided that the best course of action would be to try and sneak in. The rest of the way her mind was focused on what the others may doing right now and if they had read the letter she left.
Elsewhere:
Mamoru and the rest were quietly hiding in the brush just on the outskirts of "Pazlo" ( The name of the town that was captured.). They had left their horses behind just a few minutes away to avoid drawing attention to themselves. It was already said that the girls would wait outside with Gwen protecting them, while the men would sneak in and then get Usagi out. If they only knew that the one they were looking for wasn't there. They were going over the plan that they had for getting in. There were various guards on the outside of the city. There were elves, werewolves, and others, clad in armor. They were far enough so that the guards couldn't hear or see them. Once they were ready, it was time to implement the plan, too bad lady luck wasn't going to make it so easy for them. Just when they were about to move out there was a rustling sound in the near by bushes. The bushes shook and out came a small white pup holding a large book in it's mouth. Just as quickly as she appeared she disappeared into the bushes deciding to stay there for the time being, never letting go of the book.
Gwen was about to yell: "Usagi!", but wasn't able to when Motoki covered her mouth and motioned her to be quiet. They quietly maneuvered their way through the various bushes and branches until they reached Usagi. She was completely oblivious to their presence. When he was close enough, Motoki grabbed Usagi making sure to cover her mouth. Usagi was obviously surprised and began to struggle in his grasp. Motoki then lead the others further into the forest in the direction from which they came. Once they were far enough Motoki spoke: " Usa its us."
At these words Usagi looked at her captor, "Mmmffmmff," was all she said
" What?" Motoki asked
Usagi managed to free her snout from Motoki's grasp " I said let go of me."
She jumped away from Motoki and landed less than a foot away. She changed back to her human form.
" What are you doing here anyway?" Usagi asked
" We could ask you the same thing. What the hell were you thinking running off on your own?" Mamoru scolded
" I was thinking you weren't going to follow me here," She simply replied
" What, were you just going to give yourself up and let them take you?" Mamoru continued
" No, I just didn't want to cause you anymore trouble," she said
" And this isn't trouble?" Mamoru kept going
" … well when you say it like that it sounds stupid," Usagi admitted
" That's cause it is stupid, Stupid," Mamoru said angrily
" Don't call me stupid, stupid," Usagi said back
" I'll stop when you stop stupid," He said back
" You started it stupid," she said
" Both of you stop," Rei ordered
The two instantly shut up, fearing Rei's wrath.
" It doesn't matter we have Usa back, now we have to go lead the forces and save the people in Pazlo," Motoki reminded
"I'm afraid I can't let you do that," the deep voice echoed through the forest and out from the shadows came Lycaon in his human form.
He gave a wicked chuckle " I was wondering what a bunch of horses were doing in the middle of nowhere , but now I see that there are a bunch of strays as well. I see you have brought the princess with you, have you finally decided to give her up?" Lycaon asked in a menacing voice
" Like hell," Mamoru responded
Lycaon lost the evil smile on his face " I see, then I suppose you all have a death wish. Unfortunately I have no time for games today." Lycaon drew his sword and vanished in a flash
Mamoru drew his sword as well, waiting for Lycaon to appear again. He appeared behind him and quickly slashed at Mamoru, Mamoru was able to block his attack, but was quickly being overpowered. Mamoru then noticed the glowing red bracelet on Lycaon's arm.
The others were about to run to the king's assistance, when Lycaon pushed Mamoru away and held his hand up towards all of them. Then a black orb appeared in his hand and black chains quickly flew out, rendering everyone(even the girls) immobile and bringing them to their knees. They struggled to break the chains but it was no good.
Lycaon gave an evil chuckle " How do you like the new power up? Thanks to this bracelet I have become invincible, you have no chance of defeating me now," Lycaon said arrogantly.
"Now all that's left is to get rid of the human king and take the princess, killing two birds with one stone as they say,".
Lycaon raised his sword to strike a defenseless Mamoru. The others just watched in horror as they continued to struggle against the chains.
" Mamoru!" Rei called
'What can I do? This is all my fault, if I hadn't left on my own this would have never happened,' Usagi thought
'Use the magic,' a familiar voice instructed
' Who said that?' Usagi asked in her thoughts, but got no reply
' A spell? Where's the book!?' Usagi looked around and spotted the book just inches away. She wormed over to the book, her tail appeared and she managed to use it to open the book to a random page. She quickly looked over it and found something that may be useful. She read over the spell and followed the instructions. Usagi turned to Lycaon and concentrated on the hand that held his sword, she closed her eyes and opened her mouth, a orb of fire began to form in her mouth. It grew for a few moments and then it was sent flying to its target.
The fireball hit Lycaon's hand and sent his sword flying several meters away.
"Ah! Damn it!" Lycaon held his burned hand and turned to the source of the fireball.
Usagi was coughing from the smoke that was coming out of her mouth, she looked at Lycaon.
"You little brat! I'll make you pay for that," Lycaon threatened
He held out his good hand and this time a ball of electricity formed in the palm of his hand. He moved his hand back and threw it towards Usagi.
Usagi barely dodged the attack but it managed to hurt her arm and melt the chains that were holding her. After she was freed she changed into her wolf form and opened her mouth once again. The same fireball formed in her mouth. She threw it faster than the last, but it completely missed Lycaon.
" Quite a good aim you have there brat," He said sarcastically
" I'll say," Mamoru responded as he came from behind Lycaon and slashed his shoulder with his sword. Mamoru could've slashed of his whole arm if Lycaon hadn't moved a few seconds before. Usagi had burned Mamoru's chains with the last fireball.
" Damn you. This was what you were trying to do," Lycaon growled angrily
Mamoru's relentless attacks continued and Lycaon could do nothing but dodge. Every time Lycaon dodged Mamoru's attack he moved further and further back. Usagi was busy releasing the others , but nevertheless she saw what Lycaon was trying to do. He was heading toward his sword. After she released Gwen she ran to the sword and grabbed it in her jaw before Lycaon got to it.
" You little brat! Give me my sword!" He managed to say before Mamoru slashed once again.
Usagi turned back into a human and held the sword in her hand. She raised it to point at Lycaon.
" Are you stupid? Do you think I'll give you the sword just because you asked me to? Stupid." Usagi taunted and stuck her tongue out at him
" Now I'm really going to kill you., I don't care what my orders were!" He yelled
With one swift movement of his hands he blew Mamoru away and immediately went after Usagi.
" Eeeeep!" Usagi began to run away. But not before picking up the old book.
Mamoru soon followed
" Gwen free the other's I'm going after them," He instructed
Before Gwen had time to protest he was gone.
Usagi didn't really have a plan so she just kept running until she reached a cliff. She looked over the edge and saw a raging river and further down the river ended at a waterfall that lead into the ocean. Usagi gulped and turned her attention back to her pursuer.
" Nowhere to run princess, what will you do now?" He said as he snickered
Usagi then held the sword over the cliff.
" Now you will answer my questions or I'll throw your sword over the cliff," Usagi threatened
"Very interesting proposition, what kind of questions do you have for me?"
" Why did you kidnap me all those years ago?" Usagi asked as she glared at Lycaon
He responded with a spine-chilling chortle " So you do remember me and I thought you'd forgotten me after all this time."
" Answer me," Usagi demanded
By now Mamoru and the others had arrived.
" Fine, there's no point in keeping it a secret anymore, We-"
"Lycaon!" A voice interrupted
Everyone looked to the sky and saw a light blue dragon flying swiftly through the clouds. It landed gracefully behind Lycaon. In a matter of seconds his figure changed into that of a man with white hair and yellow eyes.
Haden, don't interfere. This is my mission," Lycaon said to Haden
" My father has decided that your services are no longer needed," Haden said emotionlessly
" What?" Lycaon asked in disbelief
" Exactly as you heard, you are no longer needed," Haden responded
" You can't do this! We made a deal!," Lycaon protested
" Do you actually believe we would negotiate with a half human like you?" Haden replied
"Half- human?" Usagi asked
" Yes, it doesn't take much to see that Lycaon is only half werewolf," Haden answered
Haden continued " Now hand over the bracelet."
" You bastard," Lycaon growled and transformed
He tried to pounce on Haden, but he grabbed Lycaon by the neck and began crushing it. Lycaon gasped for air and scratched at Haden's hand. Haden let go and Lycaon dropped to the floor gagging and coughing.
" Damn *wheeze* you *cough*" was all he could say.
" Fine, if you won't hand over the bracelet I'll just let it destroy you," Haden said
" What are you talking about?" Lycaon asked
Haden simply said " You will see."
The bracelet abruptly began to glow an intense red, Lycaon screamed out in pain. He looked at his hand and saw that it was slowly turning to sand. Little by little his hand was disappearing. He continued to scream. Haden and the others just watched Lycaon roll on the ground. Haden's hand suddenly turned into a dragon claw, with which he swiftly cut Lycaon's arm off. His arm instantly turned to sand on the ground. Haden walked over and picked up the bracelet.
" Humans cannot handle this kind of power," is what he said " Just stay there and enjoy your final moments of life. Now I will take the princess," he turned his back to the others and marched towards Usagi.
Suddenly a black sphere hit Haden's hand and the bracelet flew next to Usagi.
" I'll…get…you fo…r this," amazingly Lycaon was on his feet and had managed to hit Haden with an attack.
" I see the power doesn't wear off immediately," Haden assumed
" I'm go…ing… to kill …you."
Haden ignored his threats and kept walking to Usagi. Usagi tried to step back but ended up falling on her butt, unfortunately when she fell her hand touched the bracelet. Once she touched it the same intense light came from it, she shielded her eyes from the light. When her eyes opened the bracelet was on her arm. She tried to take it off but it was impossible.
" Usa!?" Mina called to her
" It won't come off," Usagi yelled back
" Wha…t will you…do no…w? The princ…ess will die," Lycaon said
" The effects the bracelet on our kind are still unknown, as long as the power doesn't go out of control it should be alright," Haden reassured
With the last of his strength Lycaon tackled Haden and his final struggle began. They were pushed toward Usagi who moved out of the way, making sure she had the book and sword, but the weight of all three of them proved to be too heavy for the unstable cliff. The cliff the three were on began to crumble. Soon they were falling towards the furious river. Everyone else ran over to the cliff and looked down only to see Usagi still falling. They all called to her but there was nothing they could do. Even if Gwen flew down there was no way she could reach her in time. After several seconds they all hit the water and disappeared.
"USAGI!!" Mamoru yelled
Even after they hit the water everyone watched with the slightest hope that she may come out, but there was nothing.
" Over here!" Distant voices could be heard
" There over here! Hurry!"
Everyone turned only to see they were surrounded by guards from the town. They were greatly outnumbered and in a matter of seconds they were captured.
To Be Continued…
A/N: Ok. Yeah… well I guess this is a cliff hanger. I'm not really that good at writing about dramatic battles and stuff, so this is the best I could do. If you have any comments please review. It makes me sad that not a lot of people review. I don't care if its not important just please review!! Thank you people who have reviewed! Okay well that's all. I'll try to update soon. Bye-bye!!!!!