Chapter 15: A Guide
"The Overlord!" Anata said looking at me from her spot to the left of the emperor, well, his right and my left.
"I should have known!" Okami said standing up and pointing his halberd at me.
I was about to jump back and fight him when Leonar spoke.
"Easy Okami." he said, "He isn't like the last one. I thought you would have figured it out since that was the real reason I sent you was to find this young boy."
"Please forgive me my lord, I did not realize that."
After a few seconds Kaito spoke.
"So what's an Overlord?" Kaito asked.
"That will be explained later, I wish to speak with Nova alone." Leonar said.
The others were unsure if they should leave the room or not, but the decided to do as the emperor asked and stepped out without a word. Okami and Anata left as well (Mortane did not come with us in the first place)
Once there was no one else the emperor looked over at me, "As I said it is an honor to meet an Overlord, most people don't get this opportunity. I have only once before." Leonar said.
"I guess I am honored too." I replied, "But how did you know I was the Overlord?" I asked.
"A friend told me." he answered, "You might recognize him, though it has been a little while."
The room darkened greatly, but then a light filled the air and an orb of light entered from a wall.
"Hello again warrior of light." the orb said.
"Wait, you're the one who gave me my robe and my Overlord abilities." I said remembering the orb from the trial.
"Yes." he said, "But it seems I must yet again help you. You must learn to use the full extent of your powers, and I am here to help." Then suddenly the orb began to change shape.
It changed and seemed to form into a human, a head taller than a grown man. He was made from solid blue light. He was wearing a slightly large suit of armor(Arcanium armor). It was then that the room returned to its normal lighting. The form the orb took was still made of solid, light blue light that, though bright, does not shine out and is just basically solid.
He reached up to his helmet and then he took it off. His face was that of a young man, only about in his 20s, his hair was combed backwards and quite spiky.
"My name's Edward." he said, "I am the Overlord from before your predecessor."
That was very unexpected. He was another Overlord.
"I thought Gnarl said you were trapped in the Infernal Abyss." I said confused.
He smiled, "Oh, good old Gnarl. I miss that little goblin." he said, "Well yes, he was right, I am still physically in the Abyss, but I, after several decades, learned how to project my soul to this world."
"I believe we kind of have a few more pressing matters." Leonar said.
"Yes, you are quite right old friend." Overlord Edward said, he turned back to me, "As I said before I am here to help you learn how to truly use your abilities as an Overlord, but only if you accept."
I would need all of the power and strength I could get to fight the Dark Elves, "I accept." I said with a nod.
Evernight
The Elves had withdrawn into a secret underground village to avoid being wiped out by Terreck's forces. The village in in a large stone cavern a mile in width, two in length, and a half in height.
Elise walked into a small straw hut, the door to which was only a curtains. Inside on the bed was Akomar, he was sitting up.
"How long was I out?" he asked.
"Only a couple days." Elise said, "Why is it every time I see you you're badly injured?" she smirked.
"I guess that's just the way I am cousin." he said, "So I guess Terreck's back. Any ideas on who the the prophesied hero guy is?"
"Yes actually. I have even seen him. His name is Nova."
"That name, I think I've..." then it hit him, "Wait what? That kid was the hero?!"
"I guess you met him?" Elise said, "Let me guess, you fought him?"
"You could say that." he propped his pillow up on the back of the bed and leaned back.
It was then that Ichiro burst in there, "Lady Titania, you are needed in the warehouse!"
Elise rolled her eyes annoyed, "Ichiro, please just call me Elise." she said getting up, "I will be back later." she told Akomar before leaving.
Akomar sat there alone for a few minutes before he was greeted by another visiter.
"Exclamation: It seems you're finally awake! Excellent master! Should I go kill someone for you?" I don't need to tell you who said that.
"Answer: No you're not killing anyone here HK!" Akomar said to his droid.
"Request: Pretty please master."
"No, we are among people on our side right now. But when we get out of here you can kill as many of those Dark Elves as you want."
"Query: How do you know we are really safe among these meatbags master?"
"Because their leader is a relative of mine." Akomar answered.
A few minutes HK-47 left the hut to go scout out the forest, after being forced to promise not to kill anyone. While HK was scouting, Akomar began to put his armor back on. He had just put his sword on his back when he sensed something.
"You know, I almost wish you would appear in your physical form so that I could kill you." Akomar said as two red eyes appeared in the back of the hut.
The dark voice chuckled, "Can't I ever visit my own son without him threatening to kill me?" the voice asked sarcastically.
"I guess not, and as I said before, I am not your son." he finished lacing up his boots.
"But of course you are." the voice said, "You have my blood flowing through your veins."
Before exiting the hut Akomar looked back, "I only had one family, and they're dead." he then stepped out.
Outside he could see Ichiro and Elise walking together in the distance, it seemed that Ichiro was trying to talk to her, but she appeared to be ignoring him. Also it looked like there was a red handprint on Ichiro's face as if he had gotten slapped.
Akomar just walked towards the exit and left the village without looking back.
Kuro Palace
"But before you begin your training you should rest." Edward said, "It is most likely that you have been through much."
I looked down and saw that I was still in the tuxedo, which was torn up quite a bit.
"Yeah I guess I should." I said before bowing and leaving the room.
When I got out into the hall I found the others waiting for me.
Kaito was leaning against a wall, "So, basically I leave my brother on his own for a month and he becomes a powerful warrior who is fated to conquer the world." he said.
It took me a second to think of what to say.
"I did become an Overlord, but as you know I don't believe in fate and I believe that your destiny is only what you make it. I don't plan to rule The World, I will only use these powers to protect the people in it."
Akio scoffed, "Typical Nova, always playing the hero."
I had almost forgotten that he was here, "At least I am not a murderous traitor like you." I said.
"I dare you to say that again ice for hair!" Akio shouted.
I quickly pulled my Lightaxe off of my belt and igniting it before quickly swinging it down at him, but he was ready with his Lightsaber and swung upwards and blocked my attack.
"Enough!" Kaito said after swinging his Lightsaber inbetween to send both blades away from each other, "This it not the time for this."
I deactivated my Lightaxe and turned away. I notice that Rin was confused by my actions, but I did not say anything and just walked off. Eventually I found myself in a hallway on the third (out of five) level of the building with an open side from which I could see the city. I walked over and placed my hands on the rails. Only a few seconds later I sensed Rin approaching from the left.
Camelot
Rains fell on a city far on the Eastern reaches of the main continent. The fortress city of Camelot had for long been a beacon of hope thanks to the knights that protected it and it's leader Sir James.
Now silently gathered in the graveyard were dozens of cloaked figures standing before a grave. In the front was Lady Emily and Merlin, behind them to their right was Justin, who was comforting Sarah by placing his left hand of her shoulder as she cried.
Lady Emily knelt down and placed a flower in front of her teacher's grave, "You guided us for so long, now without you, I am uncertain of what to do. I hope you can watch over us just as you did in your lifetime father." she said rising.
"James was a good man." Merlin said looking at the sword he held in his hands.
"What do you plan to do with the sword?" she asked.
Merlin yet again looked at Excalibur, "This blade has been that of our leader for a long time, maybe one day it will lead us to another, but for now I will keep it safe."
Then a man walked over to Emily's left side. From under the dark brown hood one could see some of his yellow hair, anothing noticeable trait would be his red eyes, and on a more minor note, small bits of facial hair growing across his jaw. He appeared to tell her something. Then the two of them walked off towards the castle.
Later, they and three other's would be in a underground chamber lit only by a small, non-grand chandelier and candles on a rectangular table meant to seat six, though only five were present. One of the other three was male, appeared to be merely 15, and had messy yellow hair with several blue highlights, he as well had blue eyes. Another was an older man, with yellow hair and green eyes and a refined mustache. The last one was a girl around 15 with yellow hair going down only two inches from her shoulders, her eyes were an almost orange color.
Each of the knights wore similar armor each consisting of a steel torso armor, metallic gauntlets that are only on the wrist, metal boots, and shoulder armor from which a brown hooded cloak comes from. The rest is covered by chainmail under which is fabric that has a similar color to their eyes. On each of their belts was a sword on which is three jewels that as well have the same color as their eyes.
"Let's not waste time with customs and formalities." the green one said with a French accent, "We all know why we are here. We must discuss issue of the Dark Elves."
The red one seemed outraged, "Can you not even give a moment to morn for Jim?!" He said slamming his fist on the table. (Jim is a common nickname for people called James)
"I am afraid not monsieur." the green one said, "This is far more impor..."
"Far more important than the death of our leader!?" the orange girl said, "Is that what you were going to say?"
"Uh, surely you must understand my meaning." he said to the blue one.
"I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with them." he answered.
The green one's face took on an angered look, "You are only agreeing because you are in love with her." He said to the blue one as he referred to the orange one.
"What, no." the blue one said with a red shade to his face.
"Enough!" Emily yelled to silence the others, "This is not a time for bickering, right now we must indeed prepare to fight the enemy, but at the same time we mustn't forget Sir James." she turned to the green one, "And I am not agreeing with you, for I see through your attempts to grab power."
'Impossible, she's becoming so much like James.' the green one thought. (Imagine some epic music here)
All at the same moment the knights all saw a mirror image of Sir James in Lady Emily. They all took out their swords and stabbed them into the floor in front of their feet and knelt down. This was a custom within Camelot for knights accepting their new ruler.
The red one looked at Emily and smiled. Emily understood what was happening and then unsheathed her sword and pointed it up in the air which then illuminated the room with magic light.
20 BBY (20 Years before the Battle of Yavin by which time is dated in Star Wars)
Akio, who was wearing the robes of a Jedi Padawan, walked into a storage room, on a pedestal was a large glowing red crystal with a black and red energy like smoke. There was a ray shield surrounding it.
"Yes, I can hear you." Akio said, "I have made my decision, I want power. Give me your power!" he activated a blue Lightsaber and cut the lower half of the pedestal which caused the shield to disappear, he quickly grabbed the cystal in his left hand and his head suddenly jerked upwards to where he would be looking towards the ceiling. Red light began shining from his eyes and mouth as violent red energy swirled from the stone into him.
The stone fell to the floor black and lifeless. At the same time two Jedi appeared in the doorway.
"Stop at once Akio!" One shouted.
He whipped around and shouted loudly as he suddenly ran towards them. They barely had time react as just when they ignited their Lightsabers he had swung his blade and cut of the right one's left arm and cut into his chest. The left one yelled in rage and swung blade downwards at Akio, but he deflected to the left and then swung to the right and cut his head off.
It must have been a terrible twist of fate, but at that moment, Nova, his master who was a green skinned Twi'lek, and a girl with long pink hair and green eyes, all walked around a corner and saw this act. They were in disbelief, for this boy was to them, a friend, an ally, and a brother.
(Imagine the music from Order 66 here)
Just then a Temple Guard came down from ceiling and attacked Akio, who simply blasted him through the window with an exceptionally powerful Force Push.
"No!" Nova yelled igniting a yellow Lightsaber and running at Akio.
Their blades clashed, in a dual Nova would usually win being the prodigy he was, but in this case he was overpowered in a second and thrown to the ground. Akio attempted to strike the killing blow, but was blocked by the girl named Akemi.
Akio then jumped back and then jumped through the shattered window into the night sky. Akemi quickly followed, and as soon as Nova got up he jumped as well.
"Nova, wait!" his master called, but it was to late as Nova had just landed on the back of a speeder belonging to a very surprised Bith.
Akemi was on the back of the speeder to Nova's right. A short distance away on the back of another speeder was Akio from which a crimson glow emanated.
"Akio, stop!" Nova yelled.
Akio responded by using Lightsaber Throw, a skill that basically works like a boomerang, and slicing all across the right side of the speeder Nova was on. Nova jumped forwards, doing a front flip before landing directly in front of Akio and attempting to attack him, but was blocked. They each attempted to strike the other several times, but were always blocked or their attack was canceled by another. It was then that Akemi, with a green Lightsaber jumped onto the speeder and landed behind Akio. She attempted to strike Akio from behind, but was stopped when Akio, who sensed her, jabbed his Lightsaber backwards and stabbed Akemi just below the right rib. He then spun around lifted her up with the Force and tossed her onto a nearby rooftop.
Nova was completely enraged from this and began wildly attacking Akio with a barrage of attacks. Akio knew he would have difficulty blocking all of the attacks and jumped backwards from the speeder and landed on a floating sign. Nova absolutely did not waste time jumping from the speeder onto the sign. He attempted to attack with a downwards left diagonal strike, but was quickly blocked by Akio who had been walking backwards.
They both were quick to attack again, both blades clashed and it became a battle of strength. After a second Nova slid the blade of his Lightsaber upwards (becames Akio holds his Lightsaber upsidedown) and cut the emitter at the end of the hilt off disarming Akio (not as in cutting off the arm which Star Wars is so fond of doing) Nova then used a Force Push and sent Akio flying off and down towards the very far away streets, though, unknown to Nova, Akio landed in another speeder.
Once Nova had defeated Akio, he quickly jumped onto a nearby rooftop and ran across a couple roofs before finding where Akemi was. He sat down and pick her up in his arms, with her head to his right. She was still alive, but barely.
"Don't worry, you're going to be okay." he said, while still his his right arm to hold her back up he activated the com link on his left arm, "This is Jedi Commander(some Padawans were given the rank of commander during the Clone Wars) Nova Stargunner requesting immediate med evac." he said.
Akemi placed her right hand on his arm which caused him to look at her face, on which was her childish smile she almost always had.
"No." Nova said realizing what was about to happen, "No please, Akemi..." it was then that her eyes closed and her life ended, "No please, Akemi no. Don't leave me! Akemi!" he cried.
Present Time
I looked over the ledge with that painful memory in my mind. Rin, who had listened to the story hugged me, I returned her embrace.
Around the corner was Akio, remaining out of sight as he leaned against the wall. So many time did that night haunt him as well, because of the choice he made that took his sister away.
Rin and I spoke a bit more, some of which could not be heard. I knew that I was very lucky to have Rin with me, and I don't ever want to lose anyone else like I did Akemi.
"Nova, I swear, that's not going to happen to me too." Rin said.
"I know it won't." I said looking into her beautiful eyes before kissing her.
The Next Day
I stood in a sort of training ground. I wore ancient Elven armor(it is the same armor that the Ghost Elves wear, but only brown instead of blue). On the other side of the field was Edward holding a blue flaming Arcanium sword.
"Ready Nova?" Edward asked.
The way I replied was by activating my Lightaxe and lifting it up.
I am sorry for taking so long, but now I hope to update as often as possible.
