Tapping her fingers against the trunk of the tree, Kagome felt dread fill her with each passing minute. Why were they not here? Did something go wrong? This was nervewracking. Starling and Keith tried to reassure her but nothing was working. She just hoped everyone was alright, especially her father.
Cyclonis and Kagome's father continued attacking, both growing tired and sore.
"Give up, old man." Cyclonis snarled. "Your days are numbered. Join us, and we'll let you survive." Kagome's father looked around.
"Never, you arrogant witch." He hissed. He let out a pained cry as Cyclonis slammed him into the stone wall. Kagome's father groaned, sliding down to the floor. He glared at Cyclonis who loomed over him. She smirked evilly. The crystal in her staff lit up as the end was held near the man's face. Suddenly, she was kicked away. Kagome's father blinked at Piper who held her hand out to him.
"Milord, are you alright?" She asked, helping him up. The man nodded. "Do you need help?"
"No. Leave the witch to me. Go and fight the Talons." He turned towards the woman as she rose to her feet. Piper nodded and hurried off, unnoticed. Cyclonis glanced around.
"What?" She growled. "The princess escaped?!" The tenshi let out a booming laugh. Cyclonis glared at him. "What's so funny?"
"Oh, Cyclonis, you've already lost." Kagome's father lifted a hand, a ball of flames hovering over his palm.
"Wh-what?" Cyclonis stared in disbelief. The ball grew larger and larger. The man chuckled and thrust his hand forward, the fire hitting Cyclonis. She cried out in agony. The pain was so unbearable, Cyclonis collapsed to the floor when the flames disappeared, unconscious. Everyone around them stopped. Talons stared, absolutely stunned. Dark Ace pushed Aerrow away and ran towards the woman, slinging her over his shoulder.
"Retreat!" He called, heading out. The Talons looked at each other before running after him.
Kagome sighed, biting her lip.
"Once they get here, we're leaving this Terra, right?" She asked Starling. Starling nodded as Keith pulled off his helmet. Kagome stood up straight. She noticed something in the distance, deep in the forest. Curiosity taking over, she walked forward.
"Where are you going?" Keith called, both him and Starling following Kagome. The tenshi kept quiet, hurrying into the forest towards the strange sight she saw. Kagome stopped, glancing around. Suddenly, white, sparkling wisps appeared in front of her. It circled around her head before floating in a direction quickly. Kagome followed, Keith and Starling behind her. The two were dumbfounded as they saw the strange sight. Kagome hurried along until the wisp evaporated.
"Eh?" A glow caught her attention. The white, wispy light attracted Kagome, making he walk forward. Her arm stretched out, the temptation to touch it too great.
"What was that power, milord?" Piper asked. Kagome's father looked at her.
"The royal family members all have an element. It's what makes us so powerful. The citizens do not have it." He said softly. "It comes to the person once their power is sure that their ready. If that person experiences the cruel world the Atmos can be, their power will come to them."
"How did yours go to you?" Junko asked, also intruiged. The man continued.
"Some people already have the power but it is buried deep inside. It was for me. When I was 20, I encountered a red wisp and I followed it. It led me somewhere where I found a red light." Kagome's father paused. "I touched it and my powers surfaced. First, they were out of control. Everything I touched erupted in flames. Then, I found my true love and my powers became calm. Once she held my hand, I could control the flames."
"Does Kagome know anything about this?" Aerrow questioned. The man paused for a second before speaking.
"No."
The light was so beautiful. Kagome reached forward, about to touch it.
"Stop, it might be dangerous!" Starling exclaimed. Kagome didn't hear her, her attention all on the light. Suddenly, she touched it and the light flashed, blinding everyone. The light died down and Kagome looked around. Ice covered the ground beneath her feet, snow covered the trees surrounding her. Her white dress was no longer there, but a long floor-length sparkling azure dress with long white sleeves. A navy blue cape hung around her neck gently. Frost clung to her long eyelashes, her soft hair and her angelic wings.
"Wh-what the hell?" Keith whispered. Starling was also amazed. Kagome glanced down at her hands before her hand brushed against a tree branch. Frost creeped up the branch before shattering away, revealing that the branch had turned to ice. It was see through and everything, no longer wood but pure ice.
"I-I..." Kagome couldn't speak. Starling walked forward, making sure not to touch her. From what she saw, Starling concluded that if she touched the girl, she would also turn to ice.
Without the two knowing, Keith turned away and lifted his arm close to his lips.
"Commander, tell Master Cyclonis what I'm about to tell you when she awakes. I can't believe it myself, but I've found out something fascinating about Princess Higurashi."
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Me: dun dun DUUUUUN! Yeah, sorry about the late chapter. I had to help host a little kid's birthday party. She wanted me to sing for her as well ^^ So cute. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this! The movies Frozen and Brave gave me these ideas.
