The Legend of Dragoon
The Series
A couple of weeks had gone by since our heroes had really begun their journey as 'Dragoons'. Their mission now, to stop Professor Bach and 'Kenkaku' from creating 'The Abyss' and destroying this world. But, at the same time, they had a mission with the name of education. As we all know now, they now go to Rikkyo International University, a school for specially chosen children. Our heroes have continued their studies and doing the best they can. And during this time have grown closer together, just as they wanted. It seemed being apart of that team really did make them closer. Though Sakura felt different, she did her best at being as open as she could and becoming best friends with Julie, someone she least expected. Professor Drake, also known as P.D., continued to keep an eye on Sakura and her friends. The 'Dragoons' trained during these past couple of weeks preparing for the worst at any moment. But the drama this time would occur in one of their private lives. A gift that is uncontrollable will cause turmoil amongst the group.
A young brunette girl in a 'down-ponytail' also in a Rikkyo uniform, straps on some safety equipment outside the Cherry Blossom Estate. She sat on the curb strapping on wrist guards, elbow pads, and a couple knee pads. She then kneeled down to strap on her red inline skates, which matched with the rest of the equipment. She stood back up and finally strapped on her also matching helmet. She skated off into the streets. It was Sakura! It seemed Sakura had gotten some new skates. She happily and peacefully skated down the sidewalk. Cars, buses, and other vehicles passing by. She smiled along the way in a very nonchalant matter. It was like there wasn't a care in the world at that moment. She just wanted to have fun. As she skated along, the other 'Dragoons' walked their way to school. All in their uniforms with their brief cases, they talked along the way. "Does anyone know why Sakura's late?" David asked impatiently. "Yeah," Bryant agreed, "Did she tell you what she was up to Julie? You two are almost best friends now, right?" Julie giggled. She knew what Sakura was doing. "You'll see," she smiled, "You won't believe it." David and Bryant sighed. "Oh! Sorry!" Sakura apologized as she skated on past other students, "Coming through!!" "Here she comes," Julie laughed. "Hey guys!" Sakura waved as she lost her balance, "W-Whoa!!!" "Sakura!" Julie cried. Sakura was headed for a head on collision with Bryant. "Waaahh!!" Bryant screamed as he turned around. Before he had another second to think, Sakura trampled all over him. Sakura had fallen on top of Bryant. David and Julie both gasped. The students that walked by silently laughed and giggled at Sakura and Bryant. Sweat drops fell on their heads as they giggled in embarrassment. "Are you two all right?" David asked. David and Julie helped them both up on to their feet, in Sakura's case, on her skates. "I guess I have to get the hang of this still," Sakura smiled as she scratched her head, "Are you all right Bryant?" "Yeah, I'm fine," he replied politely as he rubbed the back of his head in pain. "Nice skates," David told her. "Thanks," she replied, "Aren't they wild?" "Wild...is definitely the way to put it Sakura," Julie giggled as she spoke. "Hey!" Sakura yelled. Julie laughed. They soon gathered their things and continued onward towards the school. Sakura slowed down her pace so she could stay next to her friends. "So, it's Friday," Julie said, "Any plans today?" The others thought for a moment and then shook their heads. A sweat drop fell on Julie's head as she sighed, "Just let me down why don't you." "Do we have any training today Sakura?" Bryant asked. "Not that I know of," she replied, "But let's not think about THAT. Like Julie's trying to say, let's do something." "Well there's the dance at school tonight..." David suggested, "You guys want to go?" "Sure!" Julie shouted happily, "Finally! Something to do." Her friends giggled. "It'll be fun," Bryant agreed, "Don't you agree Sakura?" "Yeah! My first dance," Sakura sighed, "Should be a night to remember." Everyone smiled. Then, as they walked along, a black Lamborghini sped by them and splashed them with a puddle of water that was next to the street. "H-Hey!!" Julie yelled to the driver, "What's the big idea?!!" "Are you all right?" Bryant asked Sakura. "Yeah, just a little wet," she replied. "The nerve," David said angrily. They all looked on towards the street as the car sped off into the distance.
New Dragoons Appear
An Isolated Sakura
Meanwhile, inside Professor Bach's secret lab, Rose and Professor Bach discussed the latest. After Rose was defeated in the battle, the 'Dragoons' had figured out what they were up to and destroyed the CD. But as we're about to find out, they were too late anyway. Professor Bach had downloaded what he needed. Rose was in her lab assistant outfit. "So you got what you needed?" Rose asked. "Yes," Bach replied happily and evilly at the same time, "Those 'Dragoons' were too late. Fools. I already received the information I required." "You know of the last two 'Dragoons' professor?" Rose asked him. She was desperate to know who they were. Bach nodded, "When I found them, it had seemed they had already passed their Dragon Trial. The dragons must have already anticipated my arrival. But it is to no avail. Their powers have already been corrupted to evil. I've even given them extra dark energy from my experiments to give them a bit of an edge. Don't worry Rose. You shall meet them soon enough and this time be rid of those novice 'Dragoons'." "Yes!" Rose agreed, "I will get rid of them all and we will find the 'Non-Elemental Dragoon Spirit' and create 'The Abyss'! This world shall be no longer!" "That's right! This world shall be ruled by no other than you and I!!" Bach yelled evilly, "Hahahahaha!!!!"
In the 'Dragoons' history class, the only class they had together, everyone in the classroom talked and socialized with one another. The teacher wasn't in at the moment, which gave them that chance to talk. The 'Dragoons' gathered in an area next to the window on the left side of the room. The sunlight shined through into the classroom. "So, what's going on?" David asked, "Where's the instructor?" "Don't know, don't mind," Julie told him, "Let him be gone as long as he likes." "Exactly," Sakura agreed. "I was thinking, do you think Professor Bach got what he wanted from the computer in Tokyo Tower?" Bryant asked softly. "I don't know," Sakura replied, "I sure hope not." "We didn't have time to see what was on that CD, did we?" David added, "The download wasn't completely finished. It had another 30% to go. Let's just hope what he wanted wasn't in that other 70%." They all sighed. Then, the blue double-sliding door on the opposite end of the room opened as the black-haired male instructor walked in. He closed the door behind him. "Good morning class," he said as he walked over to the wooden podium, "I hope you've all been having a nice day so far." Everyone sprung out with replies. "That's great," he replied, "But today, we have something different to discuss." Everyone began to murmur and talk amongst themselves. "We have two new students to Rikkyo International University," he said. "Two new students?" Bryant asked. "I wonder who they are," Julie said. "I'd like you all to welcome," the instructor began as the doors opened, "Rouge Li of Korea and James Pierce of Australia." The entire class turned to the doors. Two students, one male and one female, stood in their black and blue uniforms. The girl on the left had dark hair that was put into two spiraled buns on the top of her head(like Chun-Li). Her eyes were small, dark Oriental eyes. The Australian male was very tall, dark, and handsome. He had glistening blonde hair and it was easy to see he worked out. The guy was buff. It went with his entire physique. Both together gave off a scary aura. The other students in the class whispered and murmured as the two new students walked over to the front of the classroom, their faces without emotion. "What's up with them?" Julie whispered. Sakura shrugged her shoulders. "Please welcome them to Rikkyo International University," the instructor told his students, "Now...where will we seat you...?" He looked around, searching for a desk. There were two of them empty near our heroes' area. There was one behind Sakura, and another next to Bryant. "Ah, there we are," the instructor said, "You two will sit either behind Sakura, or next to Bryant." Rouge walked up the aisle and over to Sakura. She gave her a frightening and suspicious stare. She then sat down behind her. James purposely shoved his way through the aisle and consequently bumped into Bryant. "Hey!" Bryant yelled. "Hmph," James replied as he sat down. Immediately, Sakura's psychic ability was racing. She felt the strangest presence, but couldn't make out what it was. Good? Evil? She didn't know what it was.
Later that day, Julie and Sakura were now in their all-girl gym class. Each one of the girls were dressed in a white polo shirt, with some blue tights. The girls played basketball, soccer, and other indoor sports. Sakura and Julie talked amongst themselves on the bleachers. Rouge was not that far behind them. She kept a close eye on them both. Sakura looked at her from the corner of her eye. A few moments later, the female gym instructor blew her whistle. "All right, gather around everyone," she said. All of the students hurried in front of their teacher. "Today, I wanted us to do some tumbling, or gymnastics," she explained. There was a line of white mats across the floor. "So let's all line up, and do some cartwheels," she finished. All of the girls lined up behind the mats. "So will you start with your one-handed, or no-handed?" Julie smiled. Sakura giggled. Rouge, who was in front of them, gave an evil stare back to them. Finally, the first girl went. She did three cartwheels, not the best, but she did what she could. The second girl could barely even get her hands on the ground. The gym teacher sighed in agony, "All right who's next?" "Me!" Rouge shouted as she pushed her way through the front of the line. "All right, Rouge. Show us what you can do," the gym instructor told her. She blew her whistle, and Rouge began. She did three consecutive cartwheels in a row. Everyone was wowed and began to clap in acknowledgement. "Wow, pretty good," Julie clapped. "Yeah, not bad," Sakura agreed. "Sakura! Your next," the teacher said. "Go show her how it's done," Julie encouraged on. "Yeah!" Sakura smiled as she ran over to the mats. The teacher blew her whistle, as Sakura did her stuff. She did a short run and then quickly did a cartwheel, a back hand-spring, and a back flip consecutively. Everyone was wowed more than they were with Rouge. They clapped and cheered even louder. Sakura smiled shyly. "Great job Sakura!" Julie shouted. "Whatever. I bet she used her psychic powers to do that," Rouge said bluntly. Everyone stopped clapping and turned to Rouge. "Yeah, you heard me," she said as she walked up to Sakura, "You cheated. You don't have to hide it anymore. I know, and now do everyone else." Sakura was stunned. She didn't know what to say. Everyone watched and stared. Julie ran in to help, "Don't be such a sore loser! Sakura's good, and you know it!" "Whatever you say," Rouge smirked. She then went over to the basketballs and started to shoot hoops. The students all around began to murmur and whisper and gossip. Sakura knew what they were saying. She even heard one girl say that Rouge was right, and that Sakura was just a freak. A freak. The thing those guys called her before. Sakura almost began to cry. "Sakura, don't listen to them," Julie comforted, "Rouge is just...well, you know. Don't let her get to you." "B-But...they're right..." Sakura cried, "I am a freak. I knew it would never work out here. How could I be so disillusioned? I'm so foolish." "Sakura," Julie said. "Forget it!" Sakura sobbed as she ran out into the locker room. "Oh, Sakura," Julie sighed sadly. All Rouge was did was smirk evilly at the scene, the scene she caused.
Right after that period Julie, Bryant, and David ate lunch. Bryant had some crumpets and tea, a habit he couldn't shake off. David had some chicken low mein with some sweet and sour chicken. And finally, Julie had some pizza and a coke. They all sat down under a Cherry Blossom tree and discussed the new transfers. "Oh, poor Sakura," David sighed, "I never did like that Rouge." "I can't believe she did that to her," Bryant said angrily, "If she weren't a girl, I'd pummel her until there's no tomorrow." "I know what you mean," Julie agreed as she took a bite of her pizza. "And that James guy, he's almost the same exact way," David added. "James? What about him?" Julie asked. "He's been bullying people everywhere," David explained, "In class, in the halls. He just likes acting superior." "It isn't cool," Bryant said as he clenched his fist in anger and frustration, "I wish I could pummel them both." "Here," Julie said as she handed him her soda, "Calm." Bryant gulped down a sip and then handed it back. He sighed in relief, releasing all of the stress. "Thank you," he replied. David and Julie giggled. "I'm so afraid for Sakura," Julie said as she bit her lip. "Why? Is something wrong?" Bryant asked worriedly. "Rouge and James have her same lunch period," Julie replied, "I just hope she'll be okay." They all paused and were silent for a moment.
And just as Julie had mentioned, Rouge and James were in the same lunch period as Sakura. Approximately a half hour later, the rest of the university students went to the second lunch period. Sakura had been taken to an isolated area of the school. Rouge and James had grabbed her and dragged her to the edge of the school limits, which was surrounded by a fence. Rouge had just finished saying something to Sakura. "What?!" Sakura gasped, "What did you just say?!" "You're a 'Dragoon'," Rouge repeated. "We know who you are," James continued in his Australian accent. Sakura looked on at them and then closed her eyes. She began to use her psychic power to sense who these people were. And after a few short moments, she knew. "No way!" she gasped, "You both are...'Dragoons'!" "That's right," Rouge replied. "What do you want?" Sakura asked. "Your 'Dragoon Spirit'," James said as she put out his hand, "Give it to me." "Y-You're crazy if you think I'm going to give it to you!" Sakura yelled. "Give it to me, NOW!" James shouted with authority. "No!!!" Sakura cried as she ran a few steps away from them. "I've got to get out of here," Sakura thought. She turned around and began to run towards the school. James and Rouge smirked at each other. James then leaped into the air and then landed in front of Sakura, stopping her in her tracks. Sakura gasped. Rouge then ran up from behind Sakura and grabbed her arm. She twisted it behind her back. "Ah!" Sakura cried in pain. James then slowly, and confidently walked up to Sakura. He put his thick and muscular hands on Sakura's chest, grabbing her 'Dragoon Spirit' from her uniform. "No! Stop it!" Sakura cried. James started to pull on her uniform, almost ripping it. "I can't let him take it," Sakura thought. James almost had it off, "Come...on!" Sakura looked around to see if anyone else was around. She knew exactly what she had to do. "White Silver Dragoon Power!" she shouted. The orb on her uniform glowed brilliantly. "W-What?!" Rouge gasped. "Ahhh!!!" James screamed. The beams of light pushed Rouge and James away from her. Both of them on the ground, Sakura stood before them. James and Rouge gritted their teeth and slowly got themselves up.
Bryant was then passing by in the hallways and headed towards the restroom. He looked to his side and saw Rouge and James in fighting stances facing Sakura. "Oh no," he gasped, "Sakura!!!" He quickly ran across the hallway and over towards the outskirts of the school. All of three of them looked to the side. "Sakura!!!" Bryant cried again as he continued to run towards them. "We'll settle this later," Rouge said. The two delinquents then quickly ran away. "Are you all right?!" Bryant gasped. "I-I'm fine," Sakura stuttered. "What happened?" Bryant asked. "N-Nothing," Sakura replied, "It's okay now."
After school, the 'Dragoons' met inside The Dragony bridge. Bryant discussed with Professor Drake and the others what happened with Sakura. Sakura was nowhere to be seen. "...And then those bullies ran off and left Sakura there," Bryant finished. "It was a good thing you were passing by," Julie said. Everyone in the room was angry, and with good reason to be. "What did Sakura say after they left?" Drake asked. "Nothing. She just said that it was okay and not to worry about it," Bryant replied. "That is just like her," David said. "Huh?" Julie asked. "When something bad happens, Sakura is the type to build walls around her and not let anyone in," David explained, "She isolates herself from everyone else so she can't be hurt again." Julie and Bryant were stunned. Sweat drops fell on their heads. They were surprised to see David say all of that. "What?" David asked in surprise. "Where did you learn ALL that?" Julie asked. "I'm taking psychology," he replied. "So what you're saying is, the incident at the gym today..." Bryant began. "Exactly," David told him, "That was an experience she just isn't used to having. Others would think that she would be accustomed to it, but Sakura hides it so well sometimes." "What they did to her was cruel and heartless," Julie said angrily. "She has isolated herself, hasn't she?" Drake asked, "She's in her room right now." "Oh, Sakura," Julie sighed sadly. "Bryant, did you see what they wanted with Sakura?" Drake asked. Bryant shook his head, "I just assumed it was because they wanted to continue bullying her. It didn't look like there was some apparent reason to it all." Professor Drake sighed, "It's always been like this." "Huh?" the others asked. "I tried sending Sakura to kindergarten, but it was to no avail. At the time, she had not at all been able to control her psychic power. It got out of control and all of the students rejected her." "As they're doing now," David added, "How awful. I kind of know what that's like." David somewhat saddened. "D-David?" Julie asked, "Are...you all right?" "Huh...? Oh! Yeah. I'm okay now," David replied. He couldn't help but remember his childhood. A childhood where people treated him differently, where his parents pressured him to an extent of almost breaking down. He could relate to what Sakura was going through. "I guess we aren't going to the dance tonight," Bryant said, "I couldn't go knowing Sakura is feeling this way. I want to help her." "Me too," Julie agreed, "I could never have fun thinking about how sad she is. I wish I could really understand what she's going through." David knew he was the only one who could help Sakura. So he decided to volunteer to talk to her. "I'll go talk to her," he said. "Are you sure?" Drake asked. "I'm the only one who understands her," David said as he abruptly walked off into the halls of the ship. "What?" Bryant asked. "What's that about?" Julie asked. They didn't understand what he was saying.
David walked down the halls and over to Sakura's room. He knocked on the door, and called Sakura, "Sakura?" Sakura was inside looking out through her window into the blue sky filled with white, puffy clouds. She turned her head to the door when she heard David calling her. "Sakura, could we talk?" David asked. Sakura didn't know whether or not to open the door. They both had never really been that close. But she decided to let him in anyway. "C-Come in," she said shyly. The sliding door opened automatically and then closed behind David as he walked in. "What is it?" Sakura asked politely, "Is something wrong?" "There is," he said, "You're sad." "What?" Sakura gasped, "I-I'm all right." David sensed the walls building up around her. It was up to him to break them. He slowly walked over to her bed and sat down. "Sakura, you and I have never really been that close," David began. Sakura nodded, "Yeah..." "I know you're going through a rough time right now, and maybe even all of your life," he continued, "And I just wanted to let you know...that I'm here for you." Sakura gasped internally. David was always so solemn and so solace. Very serious but very fun at the same time. She had never seen him so...emotional, so sensitive. "What do you mean?" Sakura asked as she sat next to him. "I was actually in the same situation you're in right now," David told her. "You were?" she asked. David nodded, "Uh-huh. Throughout my entire childhood." Sakura was interested in hearing his story. "All of my life, I've always been, let's say, the smartest. I would always make the highest scores, and so on. My parents saw that and began to pressure me into being the best. Best that I could be? No. The best that THEY wanted me to be," David told her his story, "In addition to that, the kids at school either would ridicule me because I was so smart or they would just completely neglect me and not care. I would always isolate myself and just get my work done. I knew that if I did well, I'd be able to get out of that hellhole and be free of it all. And so, that's why I'm here right now. To get away from that life back in Hong Kong." Sakura was saddened to hear this. She could hear the pain in his voice as he spoke. She knew this had affected him greatly. "I learned to accept my gift, and use it to my advantage," David explained, "That's what you should do too. Being psychic isn't a bad thing. It's a good thing when you think about it. You have something they could NEVER have and that's the way you should look at it." Sakura smiled and quickly gave him a big hug. David was surprised at first, but then returned the embrace. "Thank you," she whispered. "I'm glad I could help," David replied as they broke the hug, "And about Rouge and James, don't pay any attention to them." "I guess," Sakura sighed. "Well, just to switch the subject here, Professor Drake wanted to know what those two wanted?" "Oh," Sakura said, "They're 'Dragoons'." "W-What?!" David gasped. "I felt their 'Dragoon Spirits', corrupted with evil." Sakura explained, "They were after my spirit." "So maybe that was what Bach was up to," David said, "He was looking for the remaining 'Dragoons'. And so he sent them both to the school so they could catch us off guard." Sakura nodded in agreement, "Exactly." "We definitely need to find them," David said, "But where would they be?" Sakura and David thought for a moment, and then realized where they were. "The dance!" they both shouted in unison.
Back at the Rikkyo International University, the first school dance began. All of the students, now in formal attire, rushed into the dance hall. There were signs, balloons, and other decorations everywhere, outside and inside. Inside, a DJ played his records, students danced in the middle, and the rest ate and drank. Lights flashing everywhere. Rouge, dressed in a dark purple Chinese styled dress, and James, dressed in a white sweater, a gold zip vest, and some matching pants, walked through the main doors. Everyone continued to dance and eat, but at the same time kept their eyes on the two. They knew they were bad news. Rouge and James just replied with an evil smirk.
Outside (music still playing) of the dance hall, the five 'Dragoons' met. Sakura was dressed in a crème colored, rose printed knee length skirt. Her hair still in the same style as always. She wore some dress, no heeled sandals. Bryant was dressed in a dark blue v-necked sweater with some black pants and shoes. Julie was dressed in a maroon spaghetti strapped T-shirt with some light blue wide-jeans. And David was dressed in dark green shirt, with a dark brown leather jacket, with matching pants. They all looked onward at the dance hall. "They're in there," Bryant said. "This is our chance to pummel 'em," Julie said. "Are you ready Sakura?" David asked. "I'm not going," she replied. "What?" Bryant asked, "Why not?" "Oh..." David said as he realized why, "Are you sure?" She nodded, "I don't know how they'll react in there. It's better I wait out here." "Keep an eye out for Rose then," Julie told her, "And be careful." "You too," Sakura replied. "Let's go," Bryant ordered. The three walked into the dance hall. Rouge and James spotted them from across the shiny room. Then, the 'Dragoons' spotted them. It was almost like some western showdown. The 'Dragoons' and the other two walked over to each other, finally meeting in the center. They all stared at each other. "Why, hello there," Rouge mocked. "You've been messing with our friend," David said sternly. "And?" James asked, "Who cares?" "We do," Julie replied. "We know who you are," Rouge said. "So do we," Bryant said, "Shall we take this outside?" "We've been wanting to do this for a while now," James told them. "It's mutual," David replied. "But, we won't be taking this outside," Rouge said. "What?" Julie asked. "Too bad these poor innocent people are going to get hurt," James pitied. "You wouldn't..." Bryant began. "Oh, but we would," James said, "And it's already started." "What?" David asked. (music stop)Right at that moment, crashing through spherical sunroof, Rose came crashing down in her 'Dragoon' armor. Everyone inside the hall screamed and panicked. They all ran amuck around the hall and outside. Rose smirked on at the good 'Dragoons'.
Meanwhile, Sakura sat outside of the hall on a bench. A street light shining above her. She remembered David's kind words. "I learned to accept my gift, and use it to my advantage," David explained, "That's what you should do too. Being psychic isn't a bad thing. It's a good thing when you think about it. You have something they could NEVER have and that's the way you should look at it." Sakura smiled and quickly gave him a big hug. David was surprised at first, but then returned the embrace. "Thank you," she whispered. "Hmm, David's right," Sakura said, "Being this way isn't a bad thing. I'm not a freak. I'm just different, just like everyone else." Sakura stood up in determination. "I won't let David's kind words die in vain," she said as she clenched her fist determinedly. She knew what she had to do. She started to walk towards the dance hall, when she heard the crash from the hall's spherical sunroof. Sakura gasped, "Huh?! Oh no!" She started to run towards the doors.
Bryant and the others stood in front of their enemies. The students were already out. It gave them the opportunity to strike. "Shall we begin?" Rose asked. "Ready?" Bryant asked his friends. They both nodded in agreement. They both reached into their pockets for their 'Dragoon Spirits'.
Red-Eye Dragoon Power!
Sea Wave Dragoon Power!
Jade Dragoon Power!
All of their 'Dragoon Spirits' bursted out with their certain element, fire, water and wind. Each of them transforming in their transformations, their colored silhouettes twirling and changing. When they finished, the 'Dragoon Armor' bestowed upon them by the legendary Dragons appeared.
The three heroes stood in front of their enemies with their specified weapon handy. "Now it's our turn," Rouge said. "Bring it on," David said confidently.
Violet-Thunder Dragoon Power!
Golden-Eye Dragoon Power!
Their transformations are very similar to the other 'Dragoons', except shorter. Out of Rouge's violet spirit, purple lightning bolts shoot out and transitions into the actual transformation. Her moving background was dark violet and moving downwards. She turns around, her back shown. She spreads out her silhouetted arms as the lightning bolts shoot up from under her, and surrounded her like a tornado. After a couple of seconds, the surrounding lighting broke away showing Rouge in her 'Violet Thunder Dragoon Armor'. She still had her hair in the two buns, but they were now wrapped in purple ribbon. Her armor, like everyone else's, looked the same except a different color. Her weapon appeared in the form of a whip that was connected to her glove. She ended the transformation in a stance.
The 'Golden-Eye Dragoon Spirit' shined brilliant beams of gold light, transitioning into the transformation. The gold backgrounds moving diagonally upwards, James silhouette spun around slowly twice. He stopped, like Rouge, with his back showing. He spread out his arms as gold different shaped rocks shot upwards around him. In a matter of seconds, the rocks that surrounded him flew off. The Golden-Eye Dragoon stood there. This 'Dragoon' had no weapon. His gloves were much more bulkier than the others. His weapon was his fists. He also ended the transformation in a stance.
It was a battle of three versus three. The 'Dragoons' who fought for good against the 'Dragoons' who fought for evil. A complete contrast of character. "What's the deal guys?" Julie asked. "We each take one," Bryant ordered. "Fine. Rouge is completely and utterly mine," Julie said, "I'll teach her to mess with my friends." "I'll take James," David added, "It's time I teach him brains before brawns." "Fine," Bryant agreed, "Let's get to it." The six 'Dragoons' ran over to their individual opponent and began to battle. Julie stood in front of her female opponent, Rouge. "I'll teach you to mess with my friends!" Julie yelled, "You'll pay for hurting Sakura!" "Meaningless dribble," Rouge sighed as she looked at her nails. Julie gritted her teeth in anger and disgust. She decided to begin the attack. "Sapphire...!!" she began. She spun around with her arms in the air. Streams of blue water spiraled up to meet with her arms creating a massive whirlwind. "...Whirlwind!!!" Julie shouted. She pointed her arms at Rouge as the whirlwind shot off from her arms. The whirlwind surrounded Rouge, attacking her. "Aaaahhh!!!" Rouge screamed. Julie watched on from outside her whirlwind and smiled. "That'll teach you," she said. Then, bolts of purple lightning began to shoot through the whirlwind. "Huh...?" Julie asked. Soon enough, the bolts of lightning destroyed the water whirlwind. Rouge was standing and panting hard from the pain she was feeling. Julie stepped back. Rouge began her magic attack. She lifted her clenched fist into the air. Bolts of purple lightning appeared began to shoot onto her fist, giving her power. "Atomic...!!!" she began. The lightning bolts began to create a massive ball of lightning. "...Thunder!!!" she finished. She threw the ball from her fist towards her opponent, Julie. Julie had no time to react. She was blown all the way into the dance hall's walls creating a dent of her body.
Meanwhile, David battled the ever-so-bulky James. James, using his large fists, began to try and swipe David. David continuously ducked, moved, and jumped out of the way of James' large fists. "Hold still!" James yelled. "You must..." David began as he dodged another blow, "...remember...! Brains...! Before...! BRAWNS!" David dodged a few more blows and took out his lance. He twirled it over his head and then pointed it at James' neck. "You see what I mean?" David asked. "Yeah, I do," James smirked. "What?" David gasped. James grabbed David's lance. David struggled to get away, but James was too strong for him. David still holding on, James and began to spin around. David was swept off his feet and spun around with him. "Aaaahhh!!!" he screamed. James then let go as David was thrown into the air. David was smarter than that though. He spread out his 'Dragoon' wings in the nick of time and stopped himself from hitting anything. "I'd better attack," David thought. "Grand...!!!" James began as he lifted his fist into the air. The ground around him began to shake. The elemental power of the earth began to reform into his large fist. "Wing...!!" David yelled as he bent over, the top part of his wings pointing at James. "...Stream!!!" James finished. "...Blaster!!!" David also finished. James rammed his fist into the ground as his elemental energy pulsated through it and then upwards at David. Out of David's wings, a dragon made of green light shot out at James. The two attacks clashed. The attacks were so immense, that both of them were blown backwards.
Lastly, Bryant and Rose clashed swords, as usual. The sound of their swords clashing was so loud, even the gods could hear it. They both were so intent on destroying one another. Bryant finally decided to step back. He quickly flew backwards into the air and pointed his fist at Rose. Flames began to spiral onto it. "Flame Shot!!" he yelled. The large stream of fire blasting down upon Rose. "Devil's Sphere!" Rose yelled. A new spell had occurred. Like Sakura's 'Star Children' spell, this spell was a defensive barrier spell. A sphere made out darkness appeared around Rose's body. The flame attack hit the barrier, but quickly disintegrated. Bryant gasped. "Pretty neat, huh?" Rose laughed, "Absorb Drain!!!" She threw her blade at Bryant. Bryant was caught off guard and the blade stabbed into his chest, almost hitting his 'Dragoon Spirit'. The blade began to drain his energy. "Aagh! Ugh!" he cried as he tried to pull the blade off of him. Rose swiftly flew up to him and pushed the blade even farther in. Bryant screamed in pain, "Aaaaggghhh!!" Julie, whose neck was tied up by Rouge's whip, looked on as she struggled to be released from Rouge's grip. "Bry...ant," she said as she gasped for air. "Bryant!" David shouted. He spread out his wings and was about to fly up to help him, but James came up from behind him and grabbed his arms, pulling them back. "Agh!" David cried as he was pulled down to his knees. "Where do you think you're going?" James laughed. Rose held on tight to her blade as it collected Bryant's energy. She could feel the flames from his heart, his spirit rushing in. She almost wanted to lick her lips in delight. This was the moment she had been waiting for. "Don't you go anywhere," Rouge said as she put away her whips and grabbed Julie by the neck, "You're next." Bryant couldn't do anything. He almost didn't have enough energy to struggle anymore. His eyes were becoming faint and his arms weak. "Moon Light!!!" a voice shouted. A moon beam attack fired at Rose's blade, knocking it away from Bryant. Bryant's energy was quickly returned. He began to fall when Sakura, in her 'Dragoon' armor, caught him and set him down gently. "You..." Rouge said in disgust. "Stay away from my friends," Sakura said sternly. Suddenly, Sakura's heart felt warm and filled with light. Her 'Dragoon Spirit' began to glow the most holy of light. "Huh...?" Rose asked, "What is this...?" "Sakura," David sighed happily.
(13)A new and more powerful holy magic attack was given to Sakura by some inexplicable force. The entire area changed into a white and holy room without a floor. Sakura spread out her wings and began the attack. "God, give me power," Sakura cried. She raised her arms into the air. Behind Sakura, a gate made of golden light appeared, engraved with holy symbols and pictures. It looked almost like it led to heaven. "Gate of Heaven!" Sakura shouted. The gate slowly opened. Rose dreaded this light. "What is she doing?" James asked. David and Julie quickly got out of the position they were in and flew out of the way. Out of the holy gate, thick beams of light shot out as the feathers of angels joined in. "Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!!" Rose and her companions screamed. Suddenly, the entire dance hall went white. The students watched from outside as beams of white broke through the windows. They all covered their eyes from the bright light. Soon, the light was gone. Sakura's eyes were closed as she put out her hand. Were Rose and her team killed? No. Rose had used her new barrier spell to protect herself and her companions. The three of them stood weakly. The spell only saved them from death but not from injury. Rose panted heavily in pain. She couldn't even say a word to the good team of 'Dragoons'. Bryant and the others were hovering high above watching the scene. They were all in awe from what had just happened. The spell was powerful. If it wasn't for Rose being the element of darkness, she and her evil team of 'Dragoons' would have been goners. Rose turned around to her team and said, "Let's get out of here." Rouge and James both nodded. Rouge used her lightning to blast a window open. The evil 'Dragoons' spread out their wings and flew off out into the window. Sakura then fell to the floor unconscious. "Sakura!" Bryant gasped. "Oh no," Julie cried. The three 'Dragoons' flew down to her aide, Bryant leading them. "Sakura!!" Bryant cried again. He held her in his arms as he knelt down beside her. "She's unconscious," David said. "Will she be all right?" Julie asked worriedly. "I think so," David replied, "That attack took a lot out of her." "What was that?" Julie asked. "I-I don't know," Bryant told her, "It was almost like something was released within her." "Yes, I felt the same way," David agreed, "Psychic abilities, being a 'Dragoon', and now this." Bryant looked at Sakura, who was gently and peacefully sleeping. He brushed her hair with his fingers and smiled. He knew she'd be all right. "Sakura, who are you?" Julie asked. The three 'Dragoons' stood with her inside the now quiet dance hall. The moon shining down on them from the broken window. What was that power that was released from Sakura? Will this event foresee the future? Or did this event foretell the past?