The Legend of Dragoon
The Series
On an early Saturday morning, the skies were a bit dim and the weather still cold. It is now the month of February. Which, if one were to live in Japan, means that the weather continues to be cold with average highs of 480. And for someone from the state of Florida, a tropical area, it's a little difficult.
Julie was wrapped in a blanket sitting in front of the television. She had made herself a cup of coffee. She was so cold that her hands shivered and it made it difficult to drink the coffee.
David was sitting above her on the sofa, also wrapped in a blanket. He's from Hong Kong, where the weather is very similar to that of Florida. He had the blanket bundled around him so tight it was almost like a cocoon. Julie turned the channel to a news cast. The woman on the television was a meteorologist and she was currently explaining the weather for today.
"Today, Tokyo will be experiencing a low of 320 and a high of 470..." she explained while she pointed to the map behind her. She continued on by explaining things such as cold fronts and low pressure, and other things of the sort.
David and Julie both sighed in unison disappointingly. "Another cold day," David stated. "Why?!" Julie pouted, "What's wrong with having warm temperatures?!" Julie then began to daydream. "Whatever happened to the warm and yellow sun shining down on us as we swam in the cool pools and the salty beaches..." she explained as her eyes lit up into gazing stars. "That's the best kind of weather, right?" David joined in. They both nodded together.
Sakura came out of the room cheerfully and very nonchalantly. She was wearing a tank top with some shorts and socks on. She was very comfortable. She was used to the weather.
"Good morning everyone!" she shouted happily. David and Julie's mouths dropped. They were trying to keep as much heat with them as possible and Sakura was just walking around wearing barely anything. Sakura then walked over to the balcony door and slid it open. A cold breeze rushed in. "Eeehh!!!!" Julie and David screamed as they covered their entire bodies in the covers. Sakura looked back obliviously, "Huh? What's wrong?" "Close...t-t-that...door!!" Julie yelled as she shivered. Sakura could only giggle, "Oh, I guess you're not used to the weather, huh?" "You...t-t-think?" David mumbled as he also shivered. Sakura went outside to the balcony and closed the door behind her.
She walked out to the rail, stretched out her arms, and breathed in the fresh air. "What a beautiful day for this time of year!" she said. Sakura stopped and saw the still growing cherry blossom tree at the corner of the balcony. It was growing pretty tall and still was flourishing with cherry blossom flowers. "Huh?" Sakura wondered, "How can this tree still have so many flowers? They only blossom in the spring time..." She walked over to it and smiled. "All of the ones downstairs in the garden are just branches, but this one still has flowers," Sakura said to herself, "I'm glad we got this one!" The sliding door opened as Bryant popped out his head.
"Sakura! I'm going to make breakfast," he said, "Could you help me? I'd ask Frosty the Snowmen here, but they're bit preoccupied." Sakura laughed, "Sure!" She looked back at the cherry blossom and smiled at it once more, and then hurried inside.
Bryant was in the kitchen, also dressed in very casual clothing. England got pretty cold as well so he was also used to it. "Are you sure this heater's ON?!" Julie yelled. "Yes, it's on!" Bryant replied. Sakura walked into the kitchen. "Good morning," she smiled. She and Bryant gave each other a 'good morning' kiss. "Good morning Sakura," he said, "Ready to help?" "Ready!" Sakura agreed. "I'm guessing you both would like something a bit warmer?" Bryant asked. Julie and David both leaped up from the living room. "YES!" Julie pleaded. "Please!" David added. "How about some hot pancakes then?" Bryant suggested. "YES!!!" they both leaped for joy.
Sakura went into the cupboard and pulled out some pancake mix and a bowl. "Pancakes it is," Sakura said. Bryant and Sakura began mixing the ingredients inside the bowl. Sakura looked over to Bryant as he stirred. He had a gentle smile on his face. "You seem so happy today," Sakura said to him. "Oh! Yes, I am," Bryant replied, "You see, Nana's coming to visit me today." "Nana? You mean THE Nana?" Sakura asked. "Yes," he answered, "I haven't seen her since I left so it'll be nice to see her." "I can't wait to meet her," Sakura smiled, "Especially after all you've told me about her. She must be a great woman." "She is," Bryant said, "She is one of my most precious friends. You, David, and Julie are also my most precious friends." Sakura smiled. "But..." Bryant began to say. "What?" Sakura asked. "Nana told me that there was something she wanted to ask me. Something very important," Bryant explained, "I don't know, I guess it worries me." "I'm sure she's just probably wondering whether or not you've been doing your laundry," Sakura joked. Bryant giggled. "It's nothing to worry about," Sakura told him. "Yes, you're probably right," Bryant agreed.
Tough Choices
Bryant's Leaving?!
Inside the Kenkaku laboratory, the many scientists worked on searching for the whereabouts of the Ruins of the Wingly Empire. They were very close to finding it. And once they did, Professor Bach would make his move. He only needed a handful of spirits now to complete the energy source he needed to break the seal. The moment he's been waiting for was arriving soon.
He stood behind the glass window above the working scientists, watching them as usual. Rose, James, and Rouge stood behind him.
"Professor, I can feel it," Rose stated, "The seal will be broken soon." "Yes," he replied, "And we will soon know the whereabouts." "So, it's almost time, huh?" James asked. "Yes, it is James," Bach answered as he turned around, "And I will need your utmost support, especially in battle. Don't think that those 'super heroes' are just going to let us do what we want. They will attempt to stop us." He turned to look at Rouge with a sinister and disgusted look, "I hope not to have any type of mutiny, correct?" Rouge nodded, "Y-Yes. It won't happen again." "Good," he smirked, "That's exactly what I like to see. Obedience." The three Dragoons listened like military soldiers, standing side by side. "We will all be able to create a new world for all of us," Bach explained to them, "And with the help of Rose's power, that will be possible. Don't forget that." Soon after, one of the scientists rushed into the room with a map.
"Professor!" he shouted. "Yes, what is it?" Bach asked. "We've got it," he answered. "You...you've got it?" Bach asked in disbelief. He then noticed the map rolled up in the scientist's hand. Bach snatched it away and rolled it open. He looked around the map of the Earth and saw where they had circled the area with a red marker. "It's located in South America, inside the Amazon Rainforest," the scientist explained. A smile appeared across Bach's face, "Yes..." "Is there anything else you need sir?" the scientist asked. "I have no more use of any of you," Bach stated. Rose snapped her fingers. The scientist fell to the floor unconscious. The others outside the room also fell to the floor lifelessly.
"You all realize what this means, don't you?" Bach asked, "It's time for you all to go on the hunt. Let's say...tomorrow. Take today to enjoy your last day on this version of Earth. For tomorrow, it all changes." The three Dragoons nodded and then left the room.
Rose left through a different hallway and over to her room. Rouge headed towards the exit. "Where are you going?" James asked. "I'm going out," Rouge replied. "How about we both go and have some dinner tonight?" James suggested. "Uh...no thanks. I just want to..." Rouge stuttered. "You're going to go warn them, aren't you?" James asked her. Rouge looked away ashamedly, "Yes." "I won't let you," James said, "If I have to use force, I will. This is a great chance for us to have a new life. A new life...together. Remember? We promised to fight for a better future now. I can't let you warn them." "But James, I..." Rouge began to say as James took her in his arms and held her close. "Everything's gonna be all right. You don't have to scared. Everything's gonna work out for the best, okay?" he told her. Rouge nodded. She still wanted to warn the other Dragoons, but she loved James too much. She decided not to.
Later that afternoon, Bryant and the others were at the airport. They stood in one of the waiting areas as passengers began to come off of their flight. Bryant impatiently waited. Other people came out of the door and ran to their loved ones. Others were just tourists. Soon, after a few more people, Nana arrived dressed in a nice dress. She looked around for Bryant. "Nana!!" Bryant shouted as he ran towards her. Nana saw him running to her and smiled. He hugged her so tight as if he hadn't seen her in ages.
The others stood next to each other and watched happily. They were so glad to see Bryant so happy.
Bryant brought Nana over to meet his friends. "Nana, I'd like you to meet my friends and roommates," Bryant said, "This David, Julie, and...Sakura." "Ah, so this is Sakura?" Nana asked in her old, British accent as she gave her a hug, "You're even more beautiful than he described." "Oh, why thank you," Sakura replied politely, "Bryant's told me so many good things about you. I just knew you'd be a wonderful person." Nana smiled, "Thank you my dear." "Shall we get going?" David asked. "Yes! Nana, you'll love the city. It's great!" Bryant told her emphatically. "All right then. Let's go," Nana agreed. They all headed towards the exit.
They all rode in a Japanese taxi van on the highway through the city. Everyone looked out the window and smiled. Bryant and Nana were smiling even more so. Bryant kept on explaining what every building and district was. And Nana, listened and was so excited. She was having a wonderful time already.
They soon arrived at the entrance to their dorm room, Room 457. Bryant politely opened the door and helped Nana inside. "Welcome to our home away from home Nana," Bryant said. "Oh, how wonderful!" Nana exclaimed, "It's so very cultural. I love it." Sakura and the others helped bring Nana's things in. "Where should we put these?" Julie asked. "Put them in our room. Nana will be sleeping on my bed and I'll be sleeping on the sofa," Bryant told them. "Are you sure?" Nana asked. "It's all right Nana. You're our guest," Bryant said. "Well, all right," Nana agreed. She continued to look around the place. "Not only is it beautiful, but well maintained. That's because of a woman's touch. Right girls?" Nana said. "Exactly!" Julie agreed as she came out of the room. "That's what we've been saying all along," Sakura laughed. Nana joined in.
Bryant looked at them all laughing and smiled warmly. He was so glad she was here and was so glad his friends liked her so much.
"So, what about dinner?" Nana asked. "Oh, Nana, you don't have to..." Bryant began to say. Nana interrupted as she hurried over to the kitchen, "Now, now. You all haven't had a real woman's cooking for a long time, right? Let's make some dinner." "Yeah!" David agreed, "Anything hot!" "All right, then why don't we all chip in?" Nana suggested, "We'll make a feast." "Yeah!" Julie and Sakura shouted happily. The three of them hurried into the kitchen. Bryant followed. The other three began to bring out pots and pans from the cupboards.
Bryant walked over to Nana who was in the refrigerator. "Nana?" Bryant asked. "Yes dear?" Nana replied as she turned to him. "I'm glad you're here, even if it is for a little while," Bryant said sincerely. "I'm happy to be able to see you again. You've grown up so much. You have great friends, and are madly in love," Nana said, "It's what you've been looking for all along, right? The reason why you're here." Bryant nodded, "Yes. But, you said there was something you wanted to talk to me about?" "Oh, yes...well, we'll discuss it after dinner. How's that?" she asked him. "Okay," Bryant agreed.
He grew even more worried about what she had to say. It was something she couldn't discuss around his friends. It must be important.
They were all at the dining table and all of their plates were empty. They had a wonderful feast, full of wonderful food. Everyone was stuffed. David rubbed his stomach.
"That was delicious," David complimented. "It really was Nana," Julie agreed. "Yes, thank you very much," Sakura smiled. "I'm glad you all liked it so much," Nana replied. Everything then went silent for a moment. Bryant was silent. He wanted to talk with Nana, but not with everyone around. Sakura, with her great intuition, noticed that.
"How about you and Bryant go outside onto the balcony?" Sakura suggested, "It's a great view and you both can catch up on old times." "Yes, that'd be nice," Nana agreed. "All right," Bryant also agreed. He and Nana both stood up from the table. "We'll take care of the dishes," David said. "Yeah, it's the least we can do," Julie added. Nana and Bryant both walked out onto the balcony.
The three of them walked over to the kitchen sink carrying dishes. "Okay, what's going on?" Julie asked. "What do you mean?" Sakura asked. "That was you trying to get them alone," David explained, "Is there something going on?" "I...I don't know," Sakura replied, "I just know that there's something they both need to talk about." "Okay," Julie said, "Now, let's get to these dishes."
"It really is a wonderful view," Nana said. "Yeah," Bryant agreed. "I suppose you're waiting for me to tell you what it is I came here to say," Nana stated. "Yes, actually," Bryant answered. "Okay," Nana began, "Your parents sent me here..." "W-What?!" Bryant gasped. "They wanted me to come here and ask you something," Nana began to explain. "And what would that be?" Bryant asked her. "They want you...to go back," Nana came out with it. "G-Go back?" Bryant asked. "Your parents want to be able to have a better relationship with you. When they came here, they both realized that. And so, they want you to come back and resume classes there. Then, your mother and your father would like for you to come work with them in the company so that all three of you could spend more time together," Nana told him.
The tears welled up in Bryant's eyes. He didn't know how to respond to this. He's always wanted to be able to have a more loving relationship with his mother and father. This was his chance. But, if he did this, he would have to leave all that he had there. His duty as a Dragoon, Julie, David...and Sakura. It was a tough decision to make.
"Well?" Nana asked him. "I need some time to think about this," he replied. "Yes, I understand. I never expected you to answer so quickly. Especially with all that's at stake," Nana said, "Take your time. I know it's a hard decision." Nana then went back inside.
Bryant looked up into the sky as the tears fell down his cheeks. "What should I do?"
Bryant regained himself and walked back inside. Nana noticed that he was going to talk with his friends and found an excuse to leave. "I'm going to go for a walk around the estate," she said. "Are you sure you should go alone?" David asked. "I'll be all right my dear," Nana told him. She grabbed her coat and walked out.
Everyone gathered into the living room. "So, did you talk with her?" Sakura asked, "Did she tell you what she needed to say?" Bryant nodded. He didn't seem very happy. "Bryant? Is something wrong?" Julie asked. "My parents want me to go back," he said bluntly. "Go back where?" David asked. "Home. To London," Bryant answered. "What?!" Julie gasped.
Sakura gasped internally. She was trying very hard to hold back tears and emotion.
"You see, my parents had an epiphany I suppose and decided that they want me to go back and work with them at the company. It's so that we can spend more time together," Bryant explained to them.
He was also trying to hold back the tears.
"But...the problem is..." he said, "I don't know what to do...There's so much I love here. But, a chance to reunite with my parents...I don't know if I can pass that up." "S-So..." Sakura began to cry. Everyone turned towards her. Julie and David felt for her. "You're leaving then?" Sakura asked, "You're...you're leaving me?" "Sakura, I..." Bryant began to say. Sakura looked up to him with tears streaming down her face. Bryant was now speechless when he saw her face. He didn't know what to tell her. "Are you?" she asked softly. Bryant looked away. He couldn't bare to look at her hurt face. He didn't know how to answer. Sakura couldn't hold it in anymore. She ran out of the dorm room.
"Sakura!" Julie shouted as she slammed the door. "What...What are you going to do?" David asked. "I...I..." Bryant stuttered, "I don't know..."
Inside the bridge of The Dragony, Professor Drake spoke with someone. It was Kai. "What do you mean, 'it's coming'?" Drake asked him. "I was ordered to come and inform you that it is coming," Kai explained in his deep voice. "You mean, The Abyss?!" Drake gasped. Kai nodded, "Yes. They already know the whereabouts of the ruins." "Oh no," Drake said, "Then..." "They will be on the hunt as soon as possible. You had better be prepared," Kai told him. "Yes, I know," Drake agreed. The door to the bridge slid open automatically. Kai quickly disappeared. Drake turned around to see Sakura looking down.
"Sakura?" Drake asked. He began to walk over to her, "I didn't expect to see you tod..." She looked up to him. The tears still in her eyes. "Sakura?" he asked, "What's wrong?" Sakura leaped into his arms and let it all out.
She cried, cried, and cried. She didn't want Bryant to leave. He was the person she loved most. She couldn't live without him.
The next day, Bryant was showing Nana around the city. They were walking up and down the sidewalks looking at the store windows. Nana was enjoying herself, but Bryant was very silent. He had a big decision he had to make. Either give up all that he has accomplished there, or fulfill his ultimate childhood dream. He really didn't know what to do.
Soon, Nana noticed his quietness. "I see you're still thinking about it," she said. "Yes," he nodded. "I'm guessing Sakura didn't take the news so well," Nana said, "She wasn't there when I got back yesterday or this morning. Is she all right?" "I think so. I think I know where she is. And I she is there, she's safe," Bryant sighed sadly. "Bryant..." Nana began as she stopped in front of Bryant. "Yes?" she asked. "I want you to stay," she told him, "I understand you want to have a better relationship with your parents, but...you have too much going for you here. Your parents will always be there. The opportunity and friendship and love that you have here...is too important. I don't want you to have to give that up." "But, Nana..." Bryant began to say. "I know you feel the same way. I want you to come and see us when you graduate here. And then, I'm sure you'll have all that you've wanted and will be able to go back," Nana explained, "Right?" Bryant nodded happily, "Yes, you're right."
Then suddenly, the screaming of innocent people was heard in the distance. Bryant and Nana looked over across the street to see Rose, Rouge, and James stealing the spirits of innocent people. "Oh no!" Bryant gasped. The many panicking Japanese citizens began running in all directions. "Nana! Stay here! I'll be right back!" Bryant yelled as he pushed his way through the running crowd. "Bryant! Wait!" Nana cried.
Bryant made his way to the back of one of the nearby stores. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his Red-Eye Dragoon Spirit.
Red-Eye Dragoon Power!
Meanwhile, inside Sakura's bedroom in The Dragony, she and P.D. spoke. "So, Bryant might be leaving..." he said. "Yeah," Sakura replied sadly, "But, maybe it's for the best he goes. He's always wanted to have a good relationship with them." "Even so, he won't leave you," Drake reassured her, "He loves you." "I know, but..." Sakura began to say when the ship's alarms went off, "Oh no."
They both rushed out of the room and over to the bridge. Drake sat down in his chair and began pushing buttons. "This just as I feared. They're on the hunt again," Drake explained, "Bryant's already there, however. Sakura, hurry and get to him! I'll give you directions as you fly." "Right," Sakura nodded.
White Silver Dragoon Power!
A dark energy blast struck through the body of an innocent Japanese man, revealing his spirit full of his memories. He fell to the floor completely lifeless. Rose hovered above him. The spirit floated towards her hand as she grabbed it in her fist. "This is it. The last one..." she grinned. "Stop!" a voice from a far yelled. Rose and the other two Dragoons looked in front of them to see Bryant in his Red Dragoon Armor.
"You're not going anywhere! I won't let you take these people's spirits!" Bryant yelled. "You're too late Red-Eye Dragoon. We already have all of the spirits we need," Rose told him. "What?" he gasped. "It's over," James added. "I won't let it be!" Bryant shouted as he flew up into the air. The Red-Eye Dragoon clasped his hands together and then slowly brought them apart. In between his hands, was a large dark ball enveloped in fire. He held it into the air and then busted it into the ground as he yelled, "Explosion!!" The ball of fire bursted through the ground and then emerged once again to attack his enemies. Rose and co., however, flew out of the way in time. The attack exploded into the store behind them.
The three Dragoons then flew over to Bryant and surrounded him in a triangle position. "Do you really think you can take on all three of us?" James asked him. Bryant stood ready to fight as he continuously turned around to see all three of them. Then, arrows of white light fired down from the sky and at the three evil Dragoons. They immediately flew away from Bryant and the attack.
Sakura flew down to Bryant. "Sakura!" he shouted, "I'm glad you came." Sakura smiled, and then got back into 'battle-mode', "I'll get those spirits back and you handle James and Rouge. Okay?" "Agreed," Bryant nodded. They both flew towards their opponents.
Bryant flew in front of James and Rouge. "Rouge! James!" Bryant shouted, "You can stop this! I need your help to stop this!" Rouge looked away. James stood stolidly. "Don't you care about what happens to this world?!" Bryant asked them. "Of course we do! That's why we're doing what we're doing!" James answered, "For a better future." "What?" Bryant asked. "I don't expect you to understand," James replied as he looked over to Rouge, "You don't have to fight if you don't want to." She nodded. James flew towards Bryant. With his large fists, he tried to swipe Bryant in all directions. Bryant would move his head, duck and lift into the air as he was being attacked. James then decided to use a different approach. He began as he lifted his fist into the air. The elemental power of the earth began to reform into his large fist. "Grand Stream!!" he shouted as he rammed his fist into the open air as if there were a floor. His elemental energy pulsated through it and then upwards at Bryant. "Agh!" Bryant screamed as he was blown back. He managed to stop himself by using his Dragoon wings. He held his chest and grimaced in pain.
As that went on, Sakura and Rose were about to have another face-off. "It's all over," Rose told her. "Nothing's ever over," Sakura replied. "But, this is," Rose stated, "All I have to do is get these spirits back to headquarters, say a few incantations, and there you go. Game Over." "I won't let you!" Sakura shouted. She tried to punch Rose in her face, but Rose moved her head to the side. Then Sakura spun around and tried to kick her. But, Rose blocked it with her arms. Sakura then turned around quickly to the other side and used her other leg to kick Rose in the chest. "All right, you wanna play rough?" Rose smirked. The Dark Dragoon surrounded Sakura in what looked like a dimensional window. "Death...!" Rose began. Sakura, instead of struggling, closed her eyes and held her hands close to her Dragoon Spirit. The spirit began to glow its holy white and shattered the window before Rose could finish the spell. "W-What?!" Rose gasped, "She really is stronger!"
Bryant lifted his fist into the air as fire began to spiral up his body and over to his fist. "Flame Shot!!" he shouted as he pointed his fist to James. A massive fire blast made its way over to James. James, using his large fists, tried to blocking the attack. It was working for a while. The fire was doing too much damage. But, he was in over his head. The flame attack was too strong and blew James back. Before James could even get prepared for his next move, Bryant flew over and above him pointing his sword at James' neck. "I don't want to have to hurt you James," Bryant told him. "It's not gonna happen," James replied. From behind him, Rouge's whip wrapped around Bryant's chest. She pulled him away from James. "R-Rouge...stop!" Bryant pleaded. "I'm sorry Bryant," she apologized. Using her lightning energy, she pulsated electricity through her whip and onto Bryant's body. "Aaahhhh!!!" Bryant screamed in pain. Soon, Rouge released the whip and Bryant began falling from the sky unconscious. James went over to Rouge, "Thanks."
Sakura had her bow aimed and ready. She aimed it directly at Rose's chest. She was ready to fire. "I know you don't want to do that," Rose smirked. "Why not?" Sakura asked. "Because then, you're lover's going to fall straight down into the pavement below us," Rose laughed. Sakura turned her head to see Bryant falling. She gasped, "Bryant!" She put her bow away and flew to his aide. "Exactly as I thought," Rose grinned.
Sakura spread out her wings and flew over to Bryant as fast as she could. She grabbed him and then gently landed onto the street. After a few seconds, he awoke. "S-Sakura?" he asked. "Yeah," she replied.
Nana began walking towards the battlefield looking for Bryant. "Bryant! Bryant, where are you?!" she cried. Rose and the others had landed in front of Sakura and Bryant. Rose looked behind her to see Nana. Bryant heard Nana's voice calling him. "Oh no! Nana! Run!" Bryant yelled. "Huh? Was that Bryant's voice?" Nana asked herself. "Ah, so you know her?" Rose smirked evilly. She turned around and began to fly over to Nana, her blade in hand.
Nana saw the dark-armored woman heading towards and began to scream.
"Sakura!" Bryant shouted. Sakura nodded, understanding what he was asking.
Bryant's body began to glow blue as he floated up to Sakura. Sakura closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. Her Dragoon wings began to change into her glowing white angel wings. Bryant floated in front of her and did the same.
Rose stopped her ongoing attack when she saw the light shining behind her. "What's this?" she asked as she turned around.
Sakura's Dragoon Spirit began to shine. "Of the seven spirit elements," Sakura began to say, "I evoke only one. Fire, let your burning flames evolve!" The Red-Eye Dragoon Spirit began to shine rays of bright red light. The rays of light spiraled around it.
It soon finished, and Bryant's body began to glow. His body turned towards Rose and began to prepare for his new and most powerful attack.
The Red-Eye Dragoon gathered up all of his elemental fire energy and then released it all at once. Because of that, his Dragoon wings changed into wings of burning fire. He took his sword and grabbed it with both hands. He pointed it in front of him as a semi-sphere of all kinds of red light covered him. "Final Burst!!!!" he yelled out the spell and shot outward towards Rose. He slashed her with an extreme fire sword blast.
Rose was blown even farther past Nana's position. The attack was that powerful. Nana was just so shocked at what she was seeing. Her mouth dropped.
Soon after, Rouge's and James' bodies also began to glow. They didn't understand what was happening. "What's this?" Rouge asked. "A new...power?" James asked. When the glowing finished, they hurried over to Rose's aide.
Sakura floated to the ground and Bryant flew back to her. "Are you all right?" he asked. "Y-Yeah, just a bit dizzy that's all," Sakura replied. Rouge and James helped Rose onto her feet. She still had the bag full of spirits however. "You still lost Dragoons!!" Rose shouted gleefully, "It's over for all of you and this world! Ha ha ha ha!!" As she laughed on evilly, all three of them disappeared.
"Bryant..." Sakura said. She didn't even have to continue. Bryant knew what she was thinking. The beginning of the end had arrived. Nana soon walked over to both Dragoons. Bryant quickly turned around so that she wouldn't recognize him. "I wanted to thank you both," she said, "Sakura...Bryant." Bryant turned around and gasped, "How did you...?!" "I've been with you all of your life. I know that voice anywhere," Nana answered. "I guess you found us out, huh?" Sakura asked. "Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me," Nana told them, "And now I understand even more so why it was such a difficult decision for you, Bryant. You have even more here than I ever imagined. You definitely should and need to stay." Sakura was happy to hear that. "Thank you for being so understanding Nana," Bryant said. "I will always be on your side and love you forever," Nana said to him as she hugged him, "Superhero or not." "Nana...there is one thing I need you to do for me," Bryant said, "I need you to be on the first plane out of here." "What?" she asked. "Things are going to get very ugly here. I need to know that you'll be safe," Bryant explained. "But, I can't! I can't just leave you like this!" Nana pleaded. "Nana, please. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to you," Bryant told her, "Come on. I'll take you back to the dorm room and get your things ready." "A-All right," she agreed.
Sakura's Dragoon Spirit began to flash. She took it from her armor and held it in front of her. Julie was trying to contact her. Her face appeared in the spirit. "Sakura, Bryant! We need you here now!" she said. "We're on our way Julie," Sakura replied. She put her spirit back. "Take her to the airport. Make sure she gets on safely," Sakura told Bryant, "And then, head over to The Dragony." "Got it," Bryant nodded. "Take care of yourself Nana. I hope to see you again," Sakura said as she spread out her wings and flew out into the sky. "Let's go Nana," Bryant said.
A couple of hours later, Sakura, Professor Drake, and the others were inside The Dragony bridge. Sakura stood in front of the window. "I feel it. It's coming," she said. "This is bad," Julie said. "I never thought this day would actually come," David added. "Come on. We have to be strong," Drake tried to calm them down. Bryant then rushed into the room. "Did she make it all right?" Sakura asked him. "Yes. Nana's already on her way home," Bryant explained. "Thanks goodness," Julie sighed in relief. "What's our situation?" Bryant asked. "We have none," Drake replied, "We don't know how or where the seal will broken. They have us at a disadvantage." "Who knows, they could already be on their way there," David pointed out. "Oh no!" Sakura cried. "What? What is it?" Drake asked. "Rose's aura...it's gone," Sakura answered. "What do you mean?" Julie asked. "I can usually feel Rose's aura somewhere throughout the city. But...now, it's gone," Sakura explained. "Which means..." David began. "They're already on their way," Bryant finished.
A large gray cargo ship flew through the sky. Inside was Kenkaku. An army of Dark Minions was there, along with Rouge, James, Rose, and Professor Bach. The large cylinder full of spirits was also there. They had already added the spirits from earlier that day. Rose stood in front of it, everyone else was behind her.
"We already have a large head start on them Rose," Bach told her, "You may begin." "From the depths of the inferno called hell, I beseech you...Oh mighty demons of death. Wingly!" Rose began to say. The spirits began to move around the cylinder very rapidly and also began to shine even brighter.
Sakura fell to the floor in pain. She held her head as she grimaced. "Sakura!" Bryant shouted as he knelt down and held her, "What's wrong?!" "Darkness...Darkness...It's here!!!" she screamed. The others looked at one another and knew this was bigger than they imagined. Something was definitely not right.
"With the spirits of these innocent humans that we have gathered, take from them their energy and reveal to us the City of Hell!!!!" Rose finished. The spirits inside the cylinder conjoined together and formed a massive amount of black energy. The energy broke out of the cylinder and shot outwards and into the sky. The sky immediately changed from blue to the darkest black. It changed from day to night in a matter of minutes.
People all around the world, North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, and South America, came out of their houses to see the spectacle occurring above them. Even in Tokyo, the people came out of the buildings and out onto the streets to see the black sky. Yui came out of the library she worked at, the students in the Cherry Blossom Estates, and so many more. Fear struck through every single being on this earth.
Inside the Amazon Rainforest, the many wildlife ran for their lives as the ground around them began to shake. The ground began to crack open like some egg shell. The trees snapped and fell to the ground. Rising up forth from the depths of the earth, the Ruins of the Wingly Empire. Ancient dark stone temples, buildings, and palaces appeared from the ground full of dirt. Once the entire city had risen, a dark beam of light shot into the sky. This was showing the exact whereabouts of the city. It could be seen from all over the world.
Even from the Kingdom of Heaven it could be seen. Kai was standing on the palace balcony seeing the dark beam of light that had even struck through into their world. He grew worried. He knew what was coming. He only hoped that 'she' could stop it in time.
Sakura was now able to stand. The rising was over. "Sakura? Are you all right?" David asked. She slowly walked over to the nearby window. She saw the dark pillar of light. Sakura turned around to her friends. "Everyone, get ready..." she said to them. "For what?" Bryant asked. "War," she answered him.
The dark beam of light shined forth into the already midnight sky. That is where the beginning of the end would be. It was what they were trying to fight against all along. And now, they would have to go to war.
Can they stop it?