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Equinox blinked as he entered a huge, white plain. It stretched for miles and miles, and was completely empty. The plains were unusually bright, and hr gave himself a couple of seconds for his eyes to adapt.

"Where are we?" he asked Weyard.

The old man looked around, and smiled in satisfaction. "This will be our special training grounds. I suppose you have heard of the Psynergy Training grounds?"

Equinox nodded. "Aren't those made to help young Adepts train? I know we've got do some training, but will this even be enough? I'm a lot stronger than you give me credit for."

Weyard chuckled. "No no. This isn't like the other training grounds. Here, your psynergy is unlimited, and you'll be able to learn stronger attacks far easily and faster."

Equinox made no answer.

"Show me your full power."

Equinox drew his twin swords. "Where do I aim?"

Weyard thought for a moment. "I'm your target."

Equinox's eyes went wide. "Wa-wait! You're kidding right?"

"Do you really underestimate my powers that much, Guardian of Light?"

Equinox shifted uneasily. "Of course not. It's just…"

"Come on. Just shoot. I promise you that I will not be hurt."

Equinox wondered what kind of promise this was, but nevertheless, he obeyed. He charged his most powerful attack. Light radiated from his twin swords. "AURORA FLASH!" he yelled.

The blast of light surged towards Weyard. Equinox prepared himself to protect the old man, when something, unbelievable, unimaginable happened.

Weyard raised his staff, and the entire attack was canceled out. It vanished. Just like that. It rammed into the staff and dissipated.

"Not bad." Weyard commented. "Your strength is impressive, though it lacks. It won't be enough against the goddesses. You need to concentrate more on your breathing. That's where the power comes. Not from your muscles."

Equinox gaped. "How…wait do you know this?"

Weyard smiled gently. "Watch. I'll show you how it's done." He raised his staff, facing away from Equinox.

"Wait! Weyard! Use me as a target!"

Weyard turned, and raised an eyebrow. "My powers highly overpass yours. You'll be instantly downed. Are you sure?"

"It'll…It'll train me! Please!" Equinox was nearly jumping in anticipation. He never got to see so much power; he wanted to try to resist it. He saw it as a bonus: being able to push back someone so powerful could really help him when he wanted to save Ahr-his friends against the goddesses.

"All right. But you're going to regret asking so." Weyard said. He raised his staff. "TERRA ROAR!"

There was a long silence, where nothing happened. Suddenly, the ground began to shake. Slowly, until a huge earthquake was taking place. The earth exploded, and fire soared out of the ground. The sky screamed, and thunder slammed into the earth, and rain began to fall uncontrollably.

"WHAT'S GOING ON?"

Suddenly, all elements became one, and soared towards him. The elemental beam crashed into him.

Equinox tried to pull up a shield, but he realized how much he underestimated Weyard. His shield didn't last half a second. It was instantly destroyed.

Equinox screamed as the attack slammed into him, sending flying like a broken wood doll.

When the attack was over, the guardian of light lay still, being unable to move. The attack had smashed every bone in his body, and had completely drained him of his psynergy.

Weyard appeared over him, and placed a hand in his chest. Almost instantly, Equinox felt better. The pain was dissipating, and energy began to return.

"Wow…" Equinox muttered. He grinned "That was awesome. Terra Roar…your powers are unbelievable. They're greater than the goddesses."

Weyard smiled gently. "It is my experience that has brought me to this level. As for you, my guardian, you must learn a new kind of power."

"Why?"

"The goddesses are furious. As a guardian of light, you are forbidden to use anything in relation with Dark Psynergy."

"What's your point?"

"My point is this: you may be forbidden to use Dark Psynergy, but you are not forbidden to use the negative emotions of your enemy, which are, after all, at your disposal."

Equinox thought about it. "I guess so…But what is it?"

Weyard smirked. "Only the absolute ruler of universe can master it, since she is the embodiment of all the elements, From the minor elements, such as plants, and clouds, to the four great elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind, the whole way to the legendary elements of Light and Darkness."

Equinox raised an eyebrow. "Who is this so called ruler of the universe? I thought the goddesses created everything? That they were the most powerful beings in existence."

"That they are, but they were created by their own ruler. The creator of everything." Weyard continued calmly. "She denounces the goddesses, and is angered by their actions."

"But why doesn't she help us then?" Equinox yelled. "If she is so against the goddesses actions, then why doesn't she aid us in our fight?"

Weyard smiled at the guardian's outburst. "She vowed to not meddle with those kind of problems. I managed to talk to her, and managed to gently tilt her to our side. She has been helping you indirectly."

Equinox blinked. "How?"

"Your friend, Matthew, has been capable of becoming a fusion of his Sol Blade, the Red Eyed Venotic Dragon, and himself. Thanks to this form, he was capable of bringing back out the power of the Golden Sun. Do you think that only a mere child, a mighty dragon, and a legendary sword, are capable of doing such things? That was our master's doing. She helped him in his battles. She has also helped your friend Tyrell in his fight against Mars. When Dullahan appeared, giving Tyrell his powers, the boy should've died. He would never have been able to control the power of the Fulminous Edge. Our master helped him control that power, granting him one more chance."

Equinox stayed silent. "Then who is this ruler?"

Weyard smiled, and turned. He knelt, and brought his hands up in the air.

A small sphere began to float towards him. It was yellow and black. It seemed to grow as it approached.

Equinox opened his mouth to ask, when the sphere shone brightly, sending out rays of light, darkness, and all the other elements in existence.

When he dared to open his eyes again, he gasped.

Standing next to Weyard was a beautiful woman. She was tall, had long, blond hair with red eyes. She was wearing black armor, and in one hand, was a long, double-edged, golden sword. It looked exactly like the Sol Blade, but much larger, and much more powerful. Her face was emotionless, yet gentle.

Weyard gestured to the woman. "Equinox. This is our absolute ruler. This is Chaos, creator of everything."

Matthew slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Sveta sobbing over him. He tried to sit up, but realized how weak he was.

"Stay down. You…you're too weak." Sveta said gently, trying to hold back her tears.

Matthew looked around. "What happened?"

Sveta stared him with her emerald green eyes. "You…you don't remember?" Seeing Matthew's clueless face, she sighed. "I…I'll use my mind-reading psynergy." She brought her hands to her chin, and closed her eyes.

Matthew looked around. He was standing in the middle of Kolima Village.

The four goddesses had surrounded him, Tyrell, Jenna and Ivan. Sveta was still nowhere to be seen. Rief had also disappeared.

Isaac had been captured, though they had no idea how or when. Matthew opened his mouth to yell something, but suddenly Jupiter roared with laughter.

"Die!" She blasted an Excentric Thunderbolt.

But something jumped in the way. Ahry screamed in pain as the attack slammed into her. She was flung high in the air, before crashing on the ground, twitching.

"Pathetic." Mars hissed. She had snagged Garet. "All together."

The four goddesses blasted their psynergy at once.

"No!" The Possessor Dragon roared, ripping out of Matthew's control and bringing up a shield around them.

There was an explosion, and the whole city exploded, sending pieces of rumble, people, and other things high in the air.

Matthew gasped and was shot back to reality. "We…How did we live?"

Sveta started sobbing. "The Red Eyed Venotic Dragon tired to save us." She choked out. "But…but he wasn't able to save us all."

Matthew's eyes went wide. "What? Y-you don't mean…" He saw how Sveta was staring at him, and fell back on his pillow. "Who…who died?"

Sveta continued to sob. "Your…your…" she exploded back into tears, gripping his shirt tightly. "I'm…I'm sorry Matthew."

Matthew realized who she was talking about. "My…mom?" He turned to see a bed surrounded by Kraden and Ivan. Ivan looked awful. He had a broken arm and his head had been bandaged. He had large black circles under his eyes. Kraden looked no better. He was exhausted, drained of energy, and for the first time Matthew ever knew him, he looked very very old.

In the bed was Jenna. She had her eyes shut. Her hair had been singed by the flames, and she was covered with scars.

Matthew tried to sit up, but Sveta pushed him back down. "Y-you have to r-rest." She said between her tears. "Tyrell is sleeping, Ahry will be okay too." She said.

Matthew remembered someone who had not been mentioned. "Where's Rief?"

Sveta gave Matthew a tight hug. "He…he t-tried to s-save me. When t-the god-ddesses attacked, he st-stood in front of m-me. H-he got i-impaled by a p-pillar. It had g-gone right th-through his heart." She sobbed.

Matthew felt like the world around him was collapsing. One after the other, his friends were disappearing. Equinox, Rief, Garet, Isaac, Jenna, Karis…Karis…

Matthew felt like crying as well, but a vision appeared next to him. It was the Possessor Dragon.

"Stay strong kid." He said in a gentle tone-a tone he never heard his ally use "The goddesses will feast on your broken hopes. The battle still isn't done. Don't give up hope. We can still save your father and the others."

Matthew smiled. Despite the simple talk, he felt some confidence begin to kick back in. His hopes dimly rose. "Sveta." He said calmly.

The tear-streaked beastgirl looked at him. "What?"

"Order the Beastmen to return to Belinsk. Contact the remaining Kingdoms and cities that are still standing. I…I think we'll have to prepare the final defense line."

Sveta sniffed. "I don't know if the beastmen will ever listen to me. I always wanted to protect them, and now, just because I wanted to help you, I led them to a slaughter." She whimpered.

"Sveta. You're the Queen of Morgal. The Beastmen will listen to you. If Volchek was capable of making the Rebellion a success, then you can do it too. Start with Ayuthay and Passaj. The other cities will follow them. Amiti and Bogho are still alive. They can help. Eoleo will be here, he's a terrible singer and a drunkard, but he's the most loyal and bravest of the group. Himi…she'll help. I know she will."

Sveta sniffed. She got up and wiped her eyes. "I…I hope you know what you're doing Matthew." She walked away.

Matthew smiled. He looked at the vision. "About the battle in Belinsk..."

The dragon snapped back to his old self back, angry and irritated. "Bringing all our forces to this ruined city is dangerous Matthew. It's the goddesses ultimate chance to wipe us all out."

"I know…but we've lost so many…our last chance is really to do a collective attack…"

The dragon remained silent.

"Red Eyed, about the-"

"Don't say it." The Red Eyed Venotic Dragon said. "I'll call out of the army of darkness. They will listen to me. After all, over there, might makes right."

Matthew smiled. "How will you do that?"

The possessed vision grinned. "Just because I'm in your body doesn't mean I'm not in contact with my old friends."

Equinox gaped at the lady. "C…Chaos? You're…the creator of everything?"

"Indeed." Chaos said calmly. "I believe you are Equinox. Guardian of the Anemos Sanctum and Guardian of light. Weyard told me about your little war."

"Ah…yes…will you help us? Please?" Equinox begged.

Chaos looked at him, the back at Weyard. She turned. "No."

Equinox fell to his knees. "N…NO? You're kidding right?"

"I cannot help you directly. I haven't permitted myself to do so yet."

Equinox gripped the hilt of his sword. "So…why did you come here?"

"I came here to teach you an attack, but it seems that Weyard was wrong about you. You're just too lowly to master it."

"Lady Chaos…" Weyard started, but Chaos looked at him firmly. Equinox knew that a message was passing between them, but had no idea what.

"Your powers are pathetic." Chaos continued. "And I believe that you're breaking your ancient laws. Something about a Guardian of Darkness. Too bad she is so dependant."

Equinox glared at her, trying to control his growing anger. "That's none of your business! And Ahry is fully capable of taking care of herself!"

"Oh really? Tell me Guardian of Light, why do you think I sent her to the Netherworld?"

Equinox paled. "You…you what?"

"The Guardian of Darkness is of no value. I had to dispose of her."

"You…bitch…" he hissed angrily, beginning to shake in anger.

"Are you angry?" Chaos asked, completely emotionlessly. "So send out all your anger at me!"

"YOU WANTED IT, YOU GOT IT!" Equinox roared I anger. He drew his sword, and lunged at Chaos.

The lady dodged gracefully. "You're so slow."

"YAAAAAARRRRR!" Equinox dove in for a second attack.

The creator of everything simply step-sided. "You're not even worth the dirt on my shoes as an opponent."

The cycle continued. Equinox lunged, slashed and attacked, and every time, Chaos side-stepped or dodged.

Finally, Equinox used all his energy, all his power onto one, massive attack. "DIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!"

Chaos waited, and just when Equinox was about to ram into her, and stab her with his sword, Chaos punched upwards.

There was a roar, and a huge twister appeared. Tearing everything around it to pieces and throwing it high in the air, it surged skyward. A huge, red dragon appeared from inside it, and shot upwards, destroying everything caught within it.

It roared loudly, and the twister exploded.

Equinox crashed from his incredible height, bloodied, in shreds and pulverized. He looked even worse than when he got hit by Weyard's Terra Roar.

He groaned. "What…what was that?"

Weyard walked up towards Equinox, and proceeded into healing him. "That, my Guardian, was the attack I wished to teach you. Chaos just made a brilliant demonstration."

"Brilliant?" Chaos said. "It was barely a quarter of its true power. If I could provoke him just a little more, I would've been able to release a decent about of power."

Equinox gaped. He pointed at the area where the attack took place. "That was three times stronger than my Aurora Flash! How could it not be full power?"

Chaos smirked. "That kind of attack is fueled by the negative emotions. The greater they are, the stronger it is."

"But I-"

"You will know that this is Light based Psynergy attack. The only one that sticks with the negative emotions."

Weyard helped Equinox up. "It has only been used at full power twice. Once was during the elemental war between Light and Darkness."

"When was the second time?"

"That will be revealed with time. Now Guardian, you must master this attack. It is the only way we may save your friends and defeat the goddesses."

Equinox did not reply to the comment. "May I at least know the name of this attack?"

Weyard smiled. "It is named, 'The Heaven's Dragon Blast'. Also called 'The Wrath of the Osiris Dragon'. Now Lady Chaos, will you be kind enough?"

Chaos smiled. "Of course Weyard."