Abyss of Time

By Youkiyra Solar alias Krystal Fox

I do not own anything of Rayearth and I don't get anything from writing these stories it is from my own pleasure that I do this. All characters of Esperanza, Alexandria and Elizabeth are MINE! These are based off of real people so you must ask permission before you take these characters.

Chapter 14 Action

Esper was so sad. She felt terrible a headache throbbing in her brain. She could literally feel that the world was moving before her eyes because she had cried so much and she was quite exhausted. They had now been awake for 24 hours since the "accident" of the sky-light. They had been searching the palace for any signs of life and well…help. These girls were all by themselves in a land of wishes. No one had noticed that Esper still had a raw and bleeding hand. It seemed to be healing though every time they went outside, the wind would start up and seemed to caress the wound.

Esper

Esperanza looked around, the others hadn't called her, who was calling her? Shrugging her shoulders went in, she was off to see the treasury.

Alex was walking in the gardens when by one of the fountain of water she heard herself be called.

Alex

Looking around saw that no one was close enough for it to be that close, sighing thinking, "It must be my imagination."

Liz sighed she was looking through the herbs and bandages looking for something to help the wound on Esper's hand, she had been ignoring it and it would most likely get infected very soon if not taken care of.

She found that there was just enough cream and loose bandages to help her friend. Though the box of the cloths were just a little too high for her. Reaching to tried and tried, suddenly there was a hand grabbing the box for her, a very tanned and dark hand.

Following the hand up revealed a very tall yet handsome looking young man. His eyes were a fiery orange, and his hair of red and burnt orange. His shoulders broad. "here you are Elizabeth." He said in a rich deep voice.

"Hi…Who are you? How did you get here?" she asked this stranger.

"I am called Lexus, I am here to help you. I live here and guard the heart of Cephiro." He said in a smooth voice.

"But I thought Eagle stole that?" She asked confused.

"Yes, he thought he did, but he only stole a piece of powerful armour which is just as dangerous, though he lost the power jewel in it, without it," he said pointing to her necklace, "He will be able to be defeated."

Lexus smiled looking out the door, "My companions have cared for your hurt friends, they will…"

"Companions, there are more of you?" Elizabeth asked as she left the room to find Esper.

"Yes," he said following, "There are two others. They will be there to help your friends."

In the treasury Esper was sifting through the magical weapons at one side of the room and found one that interested her immensely, it was a bow and arrow set that had a beautiful green gem laid around them on a chain. Picking it up admired the beauty of the emerald. It was something to behold.

Liking it she put it around her neck, then turning having picked up the bow and arrows nearly ran in to someone's chest.

Yelping and jumping back she looked up at this person. He was tall! Broad shoulders complimented his strong arms. He had brown wavy hair and sea green eyes.

"Hello Esperanza."

"Who are you? And how do you know my name?" She said loosening the sword at her waist stepping back into a fighting stance.

"Peace, Peace, Esper, I mean you now harm." He said showing his hands and that they were weaponless.

"Answer my questions." She growled out.

"very well, I am Windom, I know your name because I know your heart." He said with a smile.

"How?" Esper asked looking confused.

"That gem, is part of mine, you hold it so I know a little of yours. Come my companions are waiting. Lexus is waiting. I believe they have some first-aid for that hand of yours." He said gently taking her good hand and leading her out of the treasury.

Alex still sitting by the pool of water let her fingers glide over the top of the water, loving the feeling of it on her fingertips. She suddenly realized that there was someone there with her.

Looking up saw a handsome looking young man, his hair was a deep blue, as were his eyes, his shoulders were broad and he was smiling.

"Greetings Alexandria."

"Hello to you too. But what's your name?" she asked cheerfully.

"I am Selece."

"Good to meet you Selece."

"I have something for you.' Selece said in a gentle calm voice. Reaching into his pocket pulled outa beautiful blue sapphire ring, handing it to her said, "That is yours now. Keep it well."

Alex not even thinking the logical questions she should ask a complete stranger about how she knows her said, "Okay."

Then Selece held out his hand , she took it and they walked towards the main hall where Selece knew the others were located.

High above in the sky Eagle was torturing. Lantis on his knees with his arms chained above his head winced as another lashing landed on his bare back.

"Tell me Lantis, where is the heart of Cephiro. That I may possess it….."

Krystal Fox: Oh boy! You like?