A/N: Sorry about the long delay. I was too lazy to get off my bum and type
the chapter. Somebody asked a question about if Psycho Master died in the
explosion in Valen's temple. No he didn't die. At the end, if you go to the
church and leave, Psycho, Mode, and Trap Master appear and disappear. Hope
that answers your question!!
Disclaimer: I do not own any Threads of Fate characters so don't sue me!!
Sailor Moon Maniacs Corp. presents.
Chapter 8: The Cliff of Despair
Mira: Are you sure you'll be okay?
Mint: Yes, I'm fine. I'm gonna go to my room. I need to do something.
Rue: Don't forget your backpack
Mint grabbed her backpack from Rue.
Mint: Yeah, we don't want you walking in on me again, now do we?
Rue turned beet red but everyone else was puzzled about what they were talking about. So Mint went up to her room and emptied her backpack of unnecessary items and repacking things. Mint jumped out the window (again) so that no one would bug her about where she was going and decided to go visit Rod at the oasis. It turns out that Rod wasn't there so Mint waited for Rod and skipped rocks in the meantime. Mint was so concentrated on the rocks; she didn't notice that Rue was walking towards her.
Rue: Hi Mint.
Mint: Hi.
Rue grabbed a smooth rock and skipped it farther than Mint.
Mint: Wow. You skipped it farther then I ever will.
Mint and Rue sat down and stared at the water. Finally Mint noticed the jewel on Rue's forehead.
Mint: Where'd you ribbon part of your hat go?
Rue: *pointing to Mint's sleeve* You're wearing it.
Mint: Oh. *blush*
There was a long pause.
Mint: What is that jewel on your forehead?
Rue: Oh, I never told you about my jewel?
So Rue explained the whole story, how he was a doll, how he was supposed to serve Valen and everything.
Mint: Oh.
Mint touched the jewel lightly, and finally flicked it.
Rue: *Holding his head in serious pain* Ow!!!!!! What did you do that for?!?!?!?
Mint: Sorry!!
Rue: It's okay. This jewel is just so. sensitive.
Mint: Oh. you might want this back.
Mint untied Rue's ribbon and gave it back.
Rue: Thanks. *ties it back on* Lets go back to the inn. We can find the next item.
Mint: Sure.
So they both walked back to the inn.
Klaus: There you are! I've been wondering, where the ingredient is.
Mint: Oh no!! We didn't grab it!!
Rue: Don't worry. Scylla has it right now. Where is she anyways?
Klaus: She's in your room, Rue, I believe.
Rue: Okay. I'll go get her.
So Rue walked to his room to find Scylla. When he entered his room, Rue was shocked to find his room a mess. Scylla was peeking through his stuff.
Scylla: Darn it. I didn't find the book.
Rue: Scylla?! What happened?!
Scylla: Um. I . I dropped something. and I was looking for it.
Rue: C'mon, lets go to Klaus's room. Do you have the tooth?
Scylla: Yes.
So Scylla and Rue went to Klaus's room. Scylla was a little upset to give away the tooth but she gave it anyways.
Mint: So is the tooth really mad of pure gold?
Klaus: Yes.
Mint: (Cool! Maybe later I can sell it!!)
Klaus: I believe your next ingredient is the scale of the silver gargoyle. No one has ever seen this legendary creature before. It might not even exist.
Mint: What?! How are we supposed to get something that doesn't exist?!
Rue: Don't worry. We'll figure out something.
Klaus: I'm sorry, but I don't know where the legendary silver gargoyle is.
Scylla: I know where to find it. The legendary gargoyle is located at the Cliff of Despair. It's a mountain. At least that's what the legend says.
Mint: Let's go for it!!
So everyone packed up to go. Since Scylla was the only one who knew where the Cliff of Despair is located, she had to come along. Scylla, Rue, and Mint hiked up the mountain.
Scylla: *falls onto knees* I'm tired. can we take a break?
Rue: Do you want me to carry you instead?
Scylla: Okay.
So they hiked up the mountain with Rue carry Scylla. Finally, they saw a cliff ahead.
Scylla: *pointing at the cliff* That's it!! That's the Cliff of Despair!! The legend says that once someone steps on the cliff, the sky will turn dark.
So Rue, Scylla and Mint hiked up the mountain until they reached the Cliff of Despair. Suddenly, the sky turned dark.
Scylla: Just like the legend. They say those with magic will open the Staircase of Despair. Mint, why don't you try it?
Mint: Okay! Anything for the [Relic]! But which type of magic should I use?
Scylla: I think the water magic.
So Mint casted water magic onto a rock, which Scylla was pointing to. The ground started to shake and the sheer cliff above the rock split, revealing a secret staircase.
Scylla: That's it!! That's the Staircase of Despair!!
Scylla jumps off of Rue's back and runs towards the staircase.
Scylla: C'mon!! Let's go!!
So they walked up the staircase. As they walked up they could hear moaning and screaming.
Scylla: The legend says that anyone who steps in the Staircase of Despair will die because they are swallowed up and drowned in their despair. I think only the well trained can get pass here without pain.
Mint: *glares at Scylla* Oh gee, that's comforting.
Scylla: I think Rue and I will be able to walk through without pain. But I don't know about you Mint.
Mint: Whaddya mean!? I can control myself! I'm well trained!!
Scylla: (We'll see.)
So they walked on in the never-ending staircase. But Mint started to slow down, as if she's distracted by something. Finally you hear a big clang as Mint dropped her rings and fell on her knees.
Mint: *Holding her head* Stop it!! Get out of my head!! Leave me alone!
Rue: Mint?
Scylla: I know a spell to get rid of the demon!
Demon of the night,
I command you to go.
Demon of darkness,
I banish you so.
Demon of despair,
I banish you to the ends of the earth.
Mint stopped struggling and relaxed as a black smoke rose from her body.
Rue: Are you okay?
Mint: Yes, I'm fine. Now let's continue.
As they walked on, there was a long pause.
Rue: You're lucky that Scylla knew that spell. You could have been hurt. Or worse.
Mint: I know, I know.
Finally, they reached the end of the staircase. But instead of seeing light after stepping out of the staircase, you only see darkness since the sky was still dark. You can barely see the edge of the cliff. The whole place was empty, as if the legend wasn't true.
Mint: So. Where is it?
Scylla: I. I don't know where it is. The legend says it's on the Cliff of Despair. I'm sorry! *starts to cry*
A second after Scylla started to cry, there was a booming voice.
?: What is the meaning of this!! Why are you here?!
Rue: We are looking for the legendary silver gargoyle.
?: There is no such thing! Go back to where you came from!!
Mint: Look here, mister!! We are NOT leaving this spot until we get what we want!
?: Ay. If it'll get you to leave my clan alone, then I shall listen to your request.
Mint: We want to see the legendary silver gargoyle!
?: Fine. Then he shall come.
And so, the gargoyle stepped out of his hiding place. Scylla hid behind Rue.
?: I am the silver gargoyle.
The gargoyle was not as young as you would have expected. It looked too old to defend itself.
?: My name is Zayo. Now you have seen me. Go now, and leave us be.
Mint: Wait! We want one more thing!
Zayo: I have already granted you one request.
Mint: But this is a small favor!
Zayo: Fine. I shall grant you your request.
Mint: We want one of your silver scales!
Zayo: Why?
Mint: I want to get to the Relic of Ages.
Zayo: No! I won't give you the scale!
Mint: Why not?!
Zayo: The Relic of Ages is probably the most horrible [Relic] of the horrible. Some people even say it's more powerful than the Dewprism itself. You can do practically anything with it. I won't let you take advantage of it.
Mint: If you won't let me have it, I'll fight for it!!
Zayo: I agree. But the boy cannot join.
Mint: Fine.
So they prepared themselves. In a couple minutes, they were on the battleground.
Zayo: Are you ready?
Mint: More than ready.
So off they went. Zayo was quite a good fighter for his age. The battle went on for quite some time.
Zayo: Stop!!
Mint: Why?!
Zayo: You have a lot of courage to fight me, the best fighter of my clan. You also have a lot of skill for a princess.
Mint: Thanks. Hey!! How'd you know I was a princess?!
Zayo: I know you're a princess because I met your mother. She was holding a baby. Your mother and I were great friends. She said she could tell that you would be a great fighter. And she was right. Plus, the way you dress.
Mint was stunned.
Mint: You. You knew my mother?
Zayo: Yes. Anyways, here is the silver scale. You deserve it. I know the [Relic] will be in good hands with you.
Mint: Thanks!!
Scylla came out of her hiding place behind Rue.
Scylla: Yay! You did it Mint!!
Zayo was horrified at the sight of Scylla.
Zayo: It's. It's. It's the devil child! What do you want with us?!
Scylla: What are you talking about?
Zayo: You are the devil child of the myths, here to destroy the world!
Scylla: But. But I didn't do anything!
Scylla's eyes were filled with tears.
Zayo: Go now, devil child! And leave us be!
Rue: C'mon, let's go. Mint! We'll meet you at the end of the staircase!
And so Rue and Scylla, in tears, left the place.
Zayo: Here's something to prevent you from getting hurt in the Staircase of Despair. I believe it was you who was wailing.
Mint: Yeah.
Mint blushed with embarrassment and took the item.
Zayo: Please come by again. I'll be glad to have you here.
Mint: Okay! See ya later!
And Mint ran off towards the Staircase of Despair.
Rue: So, how did it go?
Mint: We just had a little chat.
And they hiked back to the inn.
A/N: I said it before, I'll say it again. If you flame me, I'll kick your butt!!
Disclaimer: I do not own any Threads of Fate characters so don't sue me!!
Sailor Moon Maniacs Corp. presents.
Chapter 8: The Cliff of Despair
Mira: Are you sure you'll be okay?
Mint: Yes, I'm fine. I'm gonna go to my room. I need to do something.
Rue: Don't forget your backpack
Mint grabbed her backpack from Rue.
Mint: Yeah, we don't want you walking in on me again, now do we?
Rue turned beet red but everyone else was puzzled about what they were talking about. So Mint went up to her room and emptied her backpack of unnecessary items and repacking things. Mint jumped out the window (again) so that no one would bug her about where she was going and decided to go visit Rod at the oasis. It turns out that Rod wasn't there so Mint waited for Rod and skipped rocks in the meantime. Mint was so concentrated on the rocks; she didn't notice that Rue was walking towards her.
Rue: Hi Mint.
Mint: Hi.
Rue grabbed a smooth rock and skipped it farther than Mint.
Mint: Wow. You skipped it farther then I ever will.
Mint and Rue sat down and stared at the water. Finally Mint noticed the jewel on Rue's forehead.
Mint: Where'd you ribbon part of your hat go?
Rue: *pointing to Mint's sleeve* You're wearing it.
Mint: Oh. *blush*
There was a long pause.
Mint: What is that jewel on your forehead?
Rue: Oh, I never told you about my jewel?
So Rue explained the whole story, how he was a doll, how he was supposed to serve Valen and everything.
Mint: Oh.
Mint touched the jewel lightly, and finally flicked it.
Rue: *Holding his head in serious pain* Ow!!!!!! What did you do that for?!?!?!?
Mint: Sorry!!
Rue: It's okay. This jewel is just so. sensitive.
Mint: Oh. you might want this back.
Mint untied Rue's ribbon and gave it back.
Rue: Thanks. *ties it back on* Lets go back to the inn. We can find the next item.
Mint: Sure.
So they both walked back to the inn.
Klaus: There you are! I've been wondering, where the ingredient is.
Mint: Oh no!! We didn't grab it!!
Rue: Don't worry. Scylla has it right now. Where is she anyways?
Klaus: She's in your room, Rue, I believe.
Rue: Okay. I'll go get her.
So Rue walked to his room to find Scylla. When he entered his room, Rue was shocked to find his room a mess. Scylla was peeking through his stuff.
Scylla: Darn it. I didn't find the book.
Rue: Scylla?! What happened?!
Scylla: Um. I . I dropped something. and I was looking for it.
Rue: C'mon, lets go to Klaus's room. Do you have the tooth?
Scylla: Yes.
So Scylla and Rue went to Klaus's room. Scylla was a little upset to give away the tooth but she gave it anyways.
Mint: So is the tooth really mad of pure gold?
Klaus: Yes.
Mint: (Cool! Maybe later I can sell it!!)
Klaus: I believe your next ingredient is the scale of the silver gargoyle. No one has ever seen this legendary creature before. It might not even exist.
Mint: What?! How are we supposed to get something that doesn't exist?!
Rue: Don't worry. We'll figure out something.
Klaus: I'm sorry, but I don't know where the legendary silver gargoyle is.
Scylla: I know where to find it. The legendary gargoyle is located at the Cliff of Despair. It's a mountain. At least that's what the legend says.
Mint: Let's go for it!!
So everyone packed up to go. Since Scylla was the only one who knew where the Cliff of Despair is located, she had to come along. Scylla, Rue, and Mint hiked up the mountain.
Scylla: *falls onto knees* I'm tired. can we take a break?
Rue: Do you want me to carry you instead?
Scylla: Okay.
So they hiked up the mountain with Rue carry Scylla. Finally, they saw a cliff ahead.
Scylla: *pointing at the cliff* That's it!! That's the Cliff of Despair!! The legend says that once someone steps on the cliff, the sky will turn dark.
So Rue, Scylla and Mint hiked up the mountain until they reached the Cliff of Despair. Suddenly, the sky turned dark.
Scylla: Just like the legend. They say those with magic will open the Staircase of Despair. Mint, why don't you try it?
Mint: Okay! Anything for the [Relic]! But which type of magic should I use?
Scylla: I think the water magic.
So Mint casted water magic onto a rock, which Scylla was pointing to. The ground started to shake and the sheer cliff above the rock split, revealing a secret staircase.
Scylla: That's it!! That's the Staircase of Despair!!
Scylla jumps off of Rue's back and runs towards the staircase.
Scylla: C'mon!! Let's go!!
So they walked up the staircase. As they walked up they could hear moaning and screaming.
Scylla: The legend says that anyone who steps in the Staircase of Despair will die because they are swallowed up and drowned in their despair. I think only the well trained can get pass here without pain.
Mint: *glares at Scylla* Oh gee, that's comforting.
Scylla: I think Rue and I will be able to walk through without pain. But I don't know about you Mint.
Mint: Whaddya mean!? I can control myself! I'm well trained!!
Scylla: (We'll see.)
So they walked on in the never-ending staircase. But Mint started to slow down, as if she's distracted by something. Finally you hear a big clang as Mint dropped her rings and fell on her knees.
Mint: *Holding her head* Stop it!! Get out of my head!! Leave me alone!
Rue: Mint?
Scylla: I know a spell to get rid of the demon!
Demon of the night,
I command you to go.
Demon of darkness,
I banish you so.
Demon of despair,
I banish you to the ends of the earth.
Mint stopped struggling and relaxed as a black smoke rose from her body.
Rue: Are you okay?
Mint: Yes, I'm fine. Now let's continue.
As they walked on, there was a long pause.
Rue: You're lucky that Scylla knew that spell. You could have been hurt. Or worse.
Mint: I know, I know.
Finally, they reached the end of the staircase. But instead of seeing light after stepping out of the staircase, you only see darkness since the sky was still dark. You can barely see the edge of the cliff. The whole place was empty, as if the legend wasn't true.
Mint: So. Where is it?
Scylla: I. I don't know where it is. The legend says it's on the Cliff of Despair. I'm sorry! *starts to cry*
A second after Scylla started to cry, there was a booming voice.
?: What is the meaning of this!! Why are you here?!
Rue: We are looking for the legendary silver gargoyle.
?: There is no such thing! Go back to where you came from!!
Mint: Look here, mister!! We are NOT leaving this spot until we get what we want!
?: Ay. If it'll get you to leave my clan alone, then I shall listen to your request.
Mint: We want to see the legendary silver gargoyle!
?: Fine. Then he shall come.
And so, the gargoyle stepped out of his hiding place. Scylla hid behind Rue.
?: I am the silver gargoyle.
The gargoyle was not as young as you would have expected. It looked too old to defend itself.
?: My name is Zayo. Now you have seen me. Go now, and leave us be.
Mint: Wait! We want one more thing!
Zayo: I have already granted you one request.
Mint: But this is a small favor!
Zayo: Fine. I shall grant you your request.
Mint: We want one of your silver scales!
Zayo: Why?
Mint: I want to get to the Relic of Ages.
Zayo: No! I won't give you the scale!
Mint: Why not?!
Zayo: The Relic of Ages is probably the most horrible [Relic] of the horrible. Some people even say it's more powerful than the Dewprism itself. You can do practically anything with it. I won't let you take advantage of it.
Mint: If you won't let me have it, I'll fight for it!!
Zayo: I agree. But the boy cannot join.
Mint: Fine.
So they prepared themselves. In a couple minutes, they were on the battleground.
Zayo: Are you ready?
Mint: More than ready.
So off they went. Zayo was quite a good fighter for his age. The battle went on for quite some time.
Zayo: Stop!!
Mint: Why?!
Zayo: You have a lot of courage to fight me, the best fighter of my clan. You also have a lot of skill for a princess.
Mint: Thanks. Hey!! How'd you know I was a princess?!
Zayo: I know you're a princess because I met your mother. She was holding a baby. Your mother and I were great friends. She said she could tell that you would be a great fighter. And she was right. Plus, the way you dress.
Mint was stunned.
Mint: You. You knew my mother?
Zayo: Yes. Anyways, here is the silver scale. You deserve it. I know the [Relic] will be in good hands with you.
Mint: Thanks!!
Scylla came out of her hiding place behind Rue.
Scylla: Yay! You did it Mint!!
Zayo was horrified at the sight of Scylla.
Zayo: It's. It's. It's the devil child! What do you want with us?!
Scylla: What are you talking about?
Zayo: You are the devil child of the myths, here to destroy the world!
Scylla: But. But I didn't do anything!
Scylla's eyes were filled with tears.
Zayo: Go now, devil child! And leave us be!
Rue: C'mon, let's go. Mint! We'll meet you at the end of the staircase!
And so Rue and Scylla, in tears, left the place.
Zayo: Here's something to prevent you from getting hurt in the Staircase of Despair. I believe it was you who was wailing.
Mint: Yeah.
Mint blushed with embarrassment and took the item.
Zayo: Please come by again. I'll be glad to have you here.
Mint: Okay! See ya later!
And Mint ran off towards the Staircase of Despair.
Rue: So, how did it go?
Mint: We just had a little chat.
And they hiked back to the inn.
A/N: I said it before, I'll say it again. If you flame me, I'll kick your butt!!