Leaving the cavern that has been his home for the last 2000 years and journey to his native land. The trek was long and tiresome and part of the path he did not remember due to the eco system changing. Landmarks are what kept him going. Using his trust in his staff as he walked up a inclement to over seen the valley below. The clouds were space out but put shadows on the mountains ranges. The sun was just breaking through in the afternoon after light shower this morning. The view from where he was is incredible. It flow with riches of the land and spill for miles as the eye can see. Looking towards his left he sees the village that he was born in. How he never thought he would return.
"Home, am I?" Walking down the trail and passing by a heard of sheep grazing in the pasture. A Shepard and his dog was attending to his flock and making sure none stray. The solace of this place was worlds apart from where he lived. Clover was bustling town, but it did not have the serenity like here. When he enter the barrier that kept his place hidden from others. The elder of his tribe would have sense him come. And know who he was, there was no need for guards to welcome in Heb.
There was a small bridge over a creak bed as he walk to the entrance of the Nabure. He took everything in. Saw the changes or to say the abundance of the growth from when he was last here. There were more houses built and new life of people he did not know. Walk a well used path to make his way to the elders home. What knowledge he knows will be past over to the head leader. Hopes from his discussion will have a proper outcome and backing for Fairy tail. Can a lost village be willing to help. They have the past with Helix, they were the ones that witness his fate. Know all there is to the war and what Markus did.
What will they do, when he speak to say that Embers leader is still alive. There peace for what they have had will be crippled. Until he sits down and says something the future is in wait. Taping on the door with his staff and looking at mother and child walk by, then looking to his right. Sees the steam from the springs the ones that will bring youth to him. His body is old and if he stay out longer, his mind would begin to forget.
"Ye may enter."
Pushing on the door, there was no need for knobs or locks. There was no thief and everyone knew each other. Walking inside and stepping on the home made carpet that takes you to the Nabure's elder. Sitting on his chair with his two assistance on each side of them. They gave him advice for when he asked for it and were also part of the council.
"Return I have elder." Bows to his knees and lowers his head in respect to the oldest member alive. Silas may be over 10 thousand years old, but doesn't look like he has age past 50. The time of Helix he was there for, saw the destruction with his own eyes. See to the tablets creation and had them scatter across the land. Pick the sages himself to keep them safe and hidden.
"Heb I sense you came through. What pray tell brings you back here?"
"Bring distressing news Silas, to which you must know."
"I am listening, begin."
"For what we have kept secret all this time, has been reveal..." Heb went into great length telling Silas of meeting Laxus and hear of his tale. Left nothing out so there will be no questions asked afterwards. Also told them that the tablet was in the hands of Fairy Tail and that there are seekers for the others. When he came around to speak of Noboris and of his intentions. Silas feared that this day would come. There was no body found after his death of Markus. No traces of it being buried anywhere. For a man such as him to know of Helix and wanting his power, there could only be one person to temp such tragic measures again. Heb ended his story of the letter and this girl Amber. Perplexing it was to leader to hear of a traveller from dimensional world. From where he is sitting his scared village could be consider as one too.
They had no interest to explore all corners of the world. The ambience of being closed off and to stay in their bubble. Wanted it to remain a lost world with in the outside world. Here there was peace, no fighting, no wars. They live each day to see what was on the horizon for tomorrow. Now there is threat lurking. Silas now has to deal with the facts he is hearing, does he wish to put his people in harms way again. Will they stand to only be spectators as once before. Lives of millions are the line, if Helix steps one foot on earthland.
"It's troubling to hear of this Heb."
"It is Elder. To what do you think we shall do?"
"Thus are the days we have venture from wars and such. We are but a simple race now, that don't need influence from outside. We are peaceful, just like our streams."
"Elder, he wakes no peace for anywhere. Streams and lakes will dry up."
"Hmmmm Why allow the tablet to fall in their hands?"
"I feel what they take on they conquer. Our people may not have the will to fight, but these children have a burning desire in there hearts."
"Faith they have?"
"Essence of their wells moves them. The flames were of the purest blue I have ever seen. That states they are true to what they speak."
"Give thought I will."
"For how long?"
"The half moon peeks in a day. Will know then Heb. Soak in the springs, your body is most weary after 2000 years."
"I will feel strong once more."
"Go, find me tomorrow."
"Yes Elder."
Silas removes himself his chair and walks past Heb to head outside. The two men that were station near him move as well. Meditate the leader must do, find what must be done. They heads to the north chamber were he can be alone. Stood a few feet before entering inside. Looks to the two men. "Eryn, check on Ember. Be cautious, fear nothing."
"Yes Silas."
"Noah, send word to Thomas, tell him of movements." A brother to Silas one that offer to keep the seal on the mountain to which Helix sleeps. Like all the other villagers he must come back to keep his powers strong. There are few who can maintain his seal for when he goes back. It was only a year ago he did just that.
"Will be done."
"Good, tell the rest of the council. The agreement that was made, is now up. Markus is making his move."
"Markus? He spoke of Noboris. To how do you know Silas?"
"A omnibus wind has been blowing of late and with his dwelling power too. If he goes back to Hellaya we must be ready."
"You sense him?"
"He has been masking it. With out rejuvenation to his body, he will not be able to hold out for long."
"How can that be with his mind."
"I don't know, but a way he has found. And Noboris is Markus."
A small cloth around his hips as he walks closer to the spring. Removing his robe and clothes and leaving them to be replace. The water looked inviting and he will be able to sit for however long he wishes. Spring turns the old to a youthful look, for how long you stay in, the younger you become. "Age of what I should be?" Laying his staff down near the edge on the grass. Then taking the first step in. A bright green light glows as he makes his way to the middle. No one else was around, the luxury is for him to enjoy. The springs is used only when one feels it's the right time to reverse.
Sitting down cross legged and putting his hands on his thighs. Takes a deep breath and allows his mind to clear. As the glow around him continues, his wrinkles in his face fade away. The soreness in his back is gone. Can feel the strength returning in his legs and arms. The tranquil of the spring is unlike anything in the world. "Should have come back long before now."
Looking up at the sky and thinking back on the last few days. Have those kids found the other tablets? Has Dark Ember make their move? What does Noboris gain from waking Helix? "Forgot ask Elder if he knows of him." Sitting there and thinking of what his next plan should be. "I will wait for Silas first. Then will leave for Magnolia. This fight is not theirs alone to bare."
When he felt that time was enough in the spring. He steps out of the water and reaches for a towel to dry off. There was a mirror near by for when you wish to view yourself of your transformation. Astonished by the results, he was more younger then the last change in the spring. His arms has muscles and had height again, near about six feet tall. Touching his torso and looking at his abs. "I think being 20 isn't to bad." A hand goes to his throat as he talked, did not sound raspy, like before. He looked and felt the same as he did when he was 20. "I can manage with this body."
A pair of fresh new clothes was on a bench. Picked them out from a store before coming up here. The style was from this modern era. "Someone must of return from the outside." Permission from the elder is allowed, but you are swore not to tell of where you are from. It may cost your life and life of these people. "Must find a place to stay tonight."
In his chamber alone to think of the events that are about to proceed forth. It would be risking to put his people in harms way. For his village is but a speck to the world. The lives of the many can't be greedy to save his own. "This should have never been. No outside wanders should pursue such malice." Silas knew the right course that should be follow. As old as he is and what history has taught him. Demon or Markus, they need to be put down. Cost of his wakening will be great.
"I see never ending pain if the ritual is done. My village and world need to continue to prosper. "
Hours went by unto the next day as he concentrate solely on righteous path that stakes the lives of so many. The council may not deem this necessary, but it was him and a few that commemorated the tablets. It is their responsibility to cast down dangers. "I regret now for them not to have been made. But somehow it would have come to be." If what they done so many centuries ago to have relevance to now. Then the sages wouldn't be in the village not outside of it. Helix will still be watch, govern by Silas instead.
"A warning I will call. Allow Heb to do as please."
Wiping his mouth from sliver flask that was in his hands. There will be nothing left for him to consume. It is the last of what he took from Hellaya. His own people try to kill him, but it was easier to fake death and leave. "I need those springs, I am not what I am now." Noboris memory of being away for so long. Was affecting him to a degree, taking sips from flask every couple months kept his body from fading completely. Took a bag of what he could carry at the time of fleeing from his home.
When he left, his plans for Helix couldn't see fruition. Hiding he did for good portion of his extend life. It started failing him when body sought for the springs. By will power he stay away from Ember. If he went back his life would not be spared. His people are crude just as he is. Now the time has come for him to go back and claim his aging body.
A knock on his door was heard and Norboris put the flask back behind a nook. No at all a protected place to keep it in, there is one person that knows of it. "Enter." The room once belong to Xeno. As of now it was Noboris's, a place for him to rest and think. Nate comes inside the room and closes the door behind him.
"Is it done?"
"Took his last breath moments ago."
"Fool he is Xeno, but it matters not. What of the teams?"
"Clay has dispatch them out along with the spell to over rule the flames."
"Quickly they must go. Then I will know what I need."
"What of the others?"
"The sages in the those caverns would be to old to deal with. Tablets will be in my hands soon."
"Would they not resit to them being taken?"
"What power they did have at one time will be a flicker of their true from. They are weak from being away from their land for to long."
"Land as in Nabure?"
"Nate do not speak of what I have told you."
"I would not have believe it if you did."
Years ago did Noboris found Nate on the streets begging for food from others. The kid stole his flask from him. Able to find him before he sell it for money. Took him underneath his wing and guild him and told the young lad of Helix and what he seeks. Sort time later did Clay come along as well. Nate had a friend that couldn't do anything on his own. Basically followed orders and did as he was told. It was easy enough for him to turn more vicious then he is now.
"Say no more of it. We must prepare for the next faze. We need someone to break the sword."
"The sword we need?"
"Only for him to risen. I'll be the one to control him."
"Can't we wait for the tablets to return?"
"Nay, we can carry out my plan. I want all pieces to be in my hands."
"To where do I look?"
"Any mage that you have sight your eyes too.
"I will head to town to search."
"Who you will bring back will be used as sacrifice."
"A sacrifice?"
"The sword has Helix power inside. It is used against him. We can't have that."
"I see, so that mage will draw out his power and overwhelm them causing their death."
"Correct. One mage of no importance well do my will."
"If he refuses?"
"Same fate as the others. His end means nothing."
The next couple days had the guild very quiet. No spontaneous fights with other guild members. No outside meetings for Master to go to. It was pretty much the same atmosphere for Amber but for others it was boring. Fairy Tail was a lively place, filled with lots of chatter and excitement. Don't know who would come through those doors to make a rucks. Half of the guild was out on missions. Amber was use to this back at home, the older generation has tone it down, but they were still family. If something was troubling someone or a request came in, they all came together.
After Amber left the Makarov's office that day, he had to wait for the spell to ware off. It took over a hour for the spell effects to lessen for him to call on Mira to bring the groups in to see him. When they were told of the conversation and what he asked her to do. They were surprise that this small mage could have such power. They commence on proceeding forward with the operation of the other tablets. Master dispense them to locations that she marked on the map.
Not knowing how long it will take each team to come back and hopes they will find each stone monument. The dangers were very high, but not succeeding was even higher. Assurance in his children to make it back safely with out harm. Having them gone, he focus on a other task that was put on hold. Sitting across from his desk and watching the girl turn the letter in her hands.
"Can you feel it Levy?"
"I do, you say I must figure out how to undo it?"
"The spell is strong, for few pages of paper. What ever is spellbound I must know of it."
"Everything she said came true. Why need this?"
"What came true had a different outcome. The secret society is not the ones after the tablets. They are keepers in this world, keeper of these." Guild Master had to tell a other of his children of what is taking shape. This young mage would keep word to her heart of this bigger picture.
"Then why is it so strange from what Amber told us?"
"Her world and are's might be similar in some ways but there are uniqueness to it. Like saying a apple is a pear but a pear to her is a apple. Things are mixed up, a few things remain on course."
"Like Noboris and Helix."
"What roll he does play in this, we must know his true intent. That is why those teams are sent out and this tablet is here."
"You want me to also translate it?"
"Levy you are smart mage I am sure with out a doubt you can make sense of it."
"Studying a language I am not fluent in will be difficult."
"The library is at your disposable."
Standing up from her chair and putting the letter into her bag. Master gave her full authority in dispelling of those pages. What she didn't tell him when she first touch it. That the magic that was coming off it, was of her own. That means, the one that put the spell on the letter was the older version of herself. Now can she debunk what she did?
"I will get to work at once Master."
"Thanks my child. What is there you give to me. Do not let anyone else know of it."
"What of Amber?"
"The letter was address to me. I don't think she knows of anything."
"I understand. I will head down to the library at once."
Hanging around Wendy and seeing her helping the needs to the towns people with her magic. Amber has always believe that having a healing art in groups would be vital for any mission. It will improve the changes of someone coming back alive. There was a circle underneath a small boy that fell from the playground. The formula to her magic she was viewing in her mind. It may not be the same spell Wendy uses, but Amber could twist it to work in her benefit.
"A good skill to have Wendy with your wind magic."
"The elder of my village taught me."
"As recall your village vanish?"
"Yes, with the events that unfold at the time. The elder believe I would be in good hands with Fairy tail."
"I am sorry you lost everyone."
"I have Carla with me. Having Natsu and the rest, help me to move on."
"They did?"
"I couldn't cry forever and I had people caring for me. I wanted to give my support in return."
"How did you do it?"
"Like you, I needed time."
Time is all she had and no improvements to her burst in crying either. It was taking a lot out of her and many could see it too. Non stop crying was the only emotion they got from her. No laughter or smiling. It has been a week since she came down from the tree house and staying at twins place. No one wasn't to sure what to do for her. They offered to give her the space she needed and the shoulder to cry on.
"I think that should do it Jimmy can you move your foot?" The little boy that was sitting on the ground moves his foot to Wendy instructions. There was no pain and the boy was able to get up and run to his mom. His mother offer to pay Wendy for her services but she decline in saying she was only passing through.
"Where to next Wendy?"
"I think that is all for today or I'll use up all of my magic."
"Thanks for letting me come with you."
"I am glad for the company." They began to walk way from the park and head down a rock path going near the river. Wendy wanted to check out the mission board. Team Natsu couldn't take her this time around, but she look forward to the next one. "What are you going to do Angel?"
"I am unsure, been doing nothing really. "
"What did you do back home?"
"Waited for someone to take me on a mission. Otherwise I read, learn and train. Did that every day."
"Why don't you imply that to here. You said you wanted to learn a new skill witch was my healing magic."
"I should try to get a routine. Don't want my magic to go stale."
"I can help if you wish."
"I see things better if I learn on my own first. When I have master it, I'll show you."
"That be will be great! Will I need to go this way." There was a fork in the path. One way lead to fairy tail and the other way to go south out of the city. Amber could train with out no one looking. If she wanted to get back into gear with her life. Starting fresh tomorrow will work.
"If I go. Will these prying eyes follow me." There has been the presence of Mest behind her. For these many days has he stood watching her every move. It would be so simple to cast something on him. It would backfire and land her at Lahar feet. "I wonder what they are doing now?" Skipping the path Amber turns around and heads the way she came. Heading back for home and get ready for tomorrow.
Curtains were up, chairs were filled with people and the actors were ready. Lucy was crossing her fingers that tonight will go as plan. They have help the actors with their lines, Natsu and Gray didn't ruin the set with their fighting. Juvia was more then happy to be in the team with Gray. Everyone has worked tirelessly to get here. For one person he wanted this to end quickly so he go back home to see how she was.
The stage was set and the first lines are being spoken. The audience was listening intently to the actors. The the set was being change out smoothly. It was looking very good and Lucy might collect all of her reward.
"This is going better then I hope it would. Your team has help out greatly Lucy."
"Thanks Mr Vanderbelt, we wanted to make this the best performance anyone has ever seen. Your actors are very gifted."
"After tonight I don't need to worry anymore. I can work on the next play right away."
"Think of us for your next play."
"Your team services were of great help and influence my actors to do their jobs well. I may not require to call on you."
"If you change your mind, send us word."
Looking back on at the stage and seeing back drop change once more. There was a slight problem that has Lucy starting to get on edge. Even with Juiva help, the water mage tried her best to get closer to Gray. Of course he voided her like the plague. Right now it look like he couldn't get away.
"Juiva, let me go. We have a job to do. Move over there and help."
"Can't Juiva stay by Graysama side."
"No! Release me at once."
Pushing on her shoulder to break free from her grip was to no avail. The mage intent was not to let go and be separated from him at all cost. Since being here, not once has she gotten close to him. Could only view him from afar, just like in the guild.
Exasperated he was over her and not having the control to flee from her. Did not want to cause a scene, but with out getting away from her. The actors couldn't start on the next part of the play. "I'll it again! Leave me alone." With a huge shove he pushes her away to start moving the back drop in place. This only made Juiva run over to him and wrap her arms around his waist. The sudden movement made him fall on the floor and the back drop fell forward almost hitting the leading actor.
It didn't end there, and it made a certain fire dragon run over to Gray to see what the commotion was all about. Thought the play was under attack when he saw the backdrop fall. "What is going on?" Natsu saw the male actor rubbing the back of his head from being knock over. The other actors were moving on stage attend to him.
"Nothing Natsu, Juvia will not detach herself from me."
"Her love for Graysama is in Juiva arms."
There had to be no mishaps, Lucy counted on nothing to happen. This was her team, and always like clock work this had to take place now. "Not to worry Mr Vanderbelt I'll see to this." Quickly she moves from his side to aid the fallen Ice mage. They had to take this off set otherwise a other disaster was imminent. Before she reach the three of them an actor from the back started yelling at them to get off the stage.
"Don't know why you guys are here anyways. Could have mange on our own. Stupid guild, I heard fairy tale is the worse." That picked up on Natsu hearing and he went over to the actor to confront him. Then everything started to get worse.
"What you say about Fairy Tail?"
"It's the worse one. I have heard the stories, you make a bigger mess then the one that is already there. You guys are a joke."
That only spark Natsu to hit the guy in the face and set him flying into other props that haven't been used yet. Other members of the theatre group started to go after Natsu, either to get him to back off or take up the fight. Gray was still trying to get Juiva off of him and Lucy was shaking her head at job that yet again will lose jewels for. "Why? Can't one of them for once leave things alone."
Standing in front of his Elder in his youthful body with holding onto his staff. The half moon was in the sky. The sun was still shinning and it was early evening. It was time to hear of his Elder words and what he must do. Did the time in chamber help him come to some conclusion to strive for. Notice the absence of Eryn by his side, these men stay close to Silas and wouldn't leave unless they were spoken too. Noah had dispatch a carrier hawk with a message to Thomas to come back at once. He also sent a other village member to his location to keep the seal intact. It would be more then a day for his arrival to come. They don't have time for to wait.
"See of your appearance, is this to your sanctification?"
"It is Elder. The guild Fairy Tail has young ones, and my age body wouldn't be on par."
"Wise for you, best to be at peak."
"What do you wish me to do Elder? I have waited until the half moon and sought for you."
"The insight which I bestow on you is not a future I can't witness. Ye will go to Fairy Tail. Helix can't walk on days ahead."
"I and my staff will surly not see that to be. I must make haste."
"Heb, heed my warning. Noboris is not one to lie down. The path he has chosen is treacherous road. Death may come to anyone."
"I have not ask if you have heard of him Elder?"
"Ember's leader is one of the same. Be every weary and cautious."
"My eyes and ears will not fall to victim."
"Go now the cogs of fate are turning."
"Of one last thing, Elder. The sword?"
"It is being kept watch by them."
"The descendants of Mildian of Chronos?"
"Time has no bearing, the sword is safe in the volcano. So long ago did I ask for thee to help."
"What of now?"
"Worry not, they will protect what shall not be free."
"Understand I do Elder. I walk towards the south."
"May the sun bless you."
Opening up her curtains and looking up at the sky. To see the half moon, it looked pretty even during the day. Then resting once more on the window cell. Having a little of her supper before coming up to her room. There was nothing else she wanted to do until morning. Jellal and Mystogan concern over her has increase. With so little sleep and eating, they fear her body might get so weak it could shut down. They have encourage her to eat more, but only got a no from her.
"What must we do Jellal?"
"I don't know. She ate more and sleep in the tree house then here. It's like a reversal of what she should do."
"Do we give her more time, space?"
"Maybe, I have no clue. Suffering is going through, but will when it end?"
"Brother she could get sick."
"I think Mystogan she already is. Not will she show it to us."
Malba City was the destination he was able to reach before passing out on the street near the entrance. For days he walked, with out food or water. The wound gave him so much pain that he could only hold out until now. The train station he was heading for, the one way he knows he could get to Fairy Tail and not by foot.
Now he lays on a bed looking up at ceiling wondering why he has not died yet. Touching the bandage that was around his waist and he tries to sit up. To have a better look at his surroundings. His mind was still not clear from travelling this far.
"Do not move or let my work be undone." Turning his head to the person that was by the wall was older women, with pink that was in a bun at the top with long bangs coming down at the front. She had red eyes and her expression didn't look pleased.
"Where am I?"
"Someone put you up in a hotel, called for me. Since I was in town."
"I must leave."
"If you want to die, I couldn't care less human. I did patch you up."
Swinging his legs off the bed and stumbling before he caught himself at the head board at the end of the bed. The wound is patch but not better at all. "I can't stay, to close to where I should go."
"Where is that young man?"
"I need to get to Fairy Tail."
"Fairy Tail?"
"I need the dragon slayers." The stern look he was giving her that did not hinder his pain, she knew he was serious to be looking for him. Porlyusica was in no doubt that if he needed them, something tremendous was coming their way.
