Chapter 20
Chapter 20. The Oracles

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Memories of Bahamut … Bahamut POV

Ryu, Nina and their friends has just defeated evil once again. I still remember the happy looks on the young heroes faces. Ryu was holding Nina in his arms, both were laughing. I smiled to myself. Nina and Ryu, the perfect couple, an angel and a dragon… Heavens sure have a funny way making things happen.

That night, that very night… I never have forgotten it. We were all in Wyndia castle, the King and Queen were holding a big feast congratulating the heroes. I secretly hid myself with the invisibility spell that Ladon taught me. I watched happily as they received all the praise in the world.

I stole a peek at Nina. She looked like there was something bothering her. I could see it in her eyes. Ryu was laughing happily and having fun with his friends. Nina approached the King and Queen, my instincts tell me that something unpleasant was coming. I decided to follow her.

"Mother, Father…" Nina started. "May I have a word with you guys?"

"Yes, Nina…what is it?" The Queen answered.

"I'm in love…" She began quietly.

The King smiled brightly "That's good!!" he exclaimed. "And who is this fine young lad?"

"His name…is Ryu…" Nina finished. Chaos perked up and smiled. It's been awhile since he was pushing this event to happen. He planned and planned, now it was finally happening.

"WHAT??" The King bellowed. The Queen also became angry.

"I WILL NOT ALLOW IT!!" The Queen screamed. "YOU CAN'T BE IN LOVE WITH A DRAGON NOT NOW NOT EVER!! THERE ARE PLENTY OF WYNDIANS TO CHOOSE FROM!!"

Nina was just about to burst in tears, Chaos gritted his teeth in anger. "But I'm in love with Ryu, mother. He asked me to marry him and I agreed."


"I WILL NOT TAKE THIS!!" The King yelled. "If you insist on this, you will be banished, Nina…"

"This isn't fair!!" Chaos complained to the King. "You can't stop the course of love!!"

"Shut up, Dragon…no one was talking to you…" the King said.

"Guards!!" The Queen ordered. "Arrest that RYU!!"

"NO!!" Nina cried. She rushed in front of Ryu raising her hands defensively.

"So be it…" The King growled. "From now on I don't recognize you as my daughter. Leave now…you are hereby banished from this kingdom. If you set foot in this land again I will not hold back. Leave NOW!!" he ordered.

Nina started to cry. Ryu held her in his arms with sadden eyes. Chaos gave the King and Queen one last angry glare. I give that little familiar props for that. He can get so emotional even though he wasn't created to do so.

"One day, you will regret this. Both of you…and don't forget that, because one day. I will still live to see the day you regret this decision…" Chaos said angrily to the King and Queen.

"ENOUGH! CHAOS!!" Nina ordered. "Don't make things worse!"

I felt powerless. I watched sadly as the heroes left the room slowly. How could this happen? It was supposed to be a happy day! I clenched my claws in anger. There was nothing I could do. I am not allowed to interfere…


Although, I couldn't argue with the results. Nina and Ryu found they're rightful place in Dragoniar, the city of dragons. Nina was widely accepted and became Queen of Dragoniar. However, this time Chaos got the boot. Being the only dark dragon in the whole city wasn't an easy task.

Chaos accepted it though, just like any loyal familiar would do for his master. I got to give him credit. He might be a coward at times, but deep inside that tiny dragon frame was a heart of pure gold. I shook my head gently. I recall what Chaos had told me earlier. "Oh well, you can't expect to be accepted everywhere. As long as my mistress is happy. I don't mind at all…" I shivered. I wouldn't been able to take it. Ever since I became a silver dragon, I have to say I been treated with respect by everyone.

However, I was worried. Although Nina and Ryu's marrying is supposed to be a good thing. I can't help but worry about the future. If the dragon clan and the wing clan keep interbreeding. What will it do the future? Some of the Nina's were already showing some dragon traits, and some of the Ryu didn't have the dragon powers they were supposed to be born with. What will all this result in? I don't know… but we will see I thought to myself.

There was something that worried me though, Chaos' threat did come true, one night, castle Wyndia burned down to the ground. Leaving nothing in it's wake. The King managed to survive, the queen was badly burned. No one knew if it was an accident or someone deliberately done it. I was worried, although Chaos was a kind dragon, but I cannot rule out the possibility that he was bent of revenge.

I was going to ask Chaos about that, however, I had a feeling that he would deny it. So, what's the use? Nina didn't really suspect Chaos, so I decided to leave the matter alone. Ryu however, was less than happy with the dragon, I felt that Ryu has many traits that I do, we both get very suspicious and trust no one.

Bahamut opened his eyes, he gave a loud sigh and then went back to his business.

* * *

Back in Hong Kong, in the mountains…

"Are you alright?" the stranger asked Meiling again.

Meiling stared at the figure for a long moment, the person who saved her had fur all over, he actually looked like a TIGER but with human features, like a human face, and a body frame like a human. However, he was built like a tiger. He had a tiger's tail and a lot of yellowish fur.

"Yes, thank you." Meiling replied. "I'm fine. And you are?" Meiling squirmed. The guy was very attractive to her for some odd reason.

"Me, I'm Lei, from the Woren clan." The tiger person replied. "Dangerous spot you picked to be at. This place in where I train everyday, no shortage of monsters in this area, what's your name, pretty girl?"

Meiling felt greatly flattered by the compliment, she reddened a little. "I'm Li Meiling, from the Li clan." She stopped. Did she know she was from the Li clan, or was that only a illusion?

"Meiling?" Lei asked tilting his head a little. "Are you really her?" he asked.

"Yes, how do you know about me?" She asked raising her eyebrows.

"Well, I'll tell you if you forgive me…" He said closing his eyes.

"Forgive you? For doing what? You saved me…" She began.

"For doing this…" He said as he gave her a good punch in the gut.

"OWWW!!" She cried out, as she back up a little. "That hurt, you jerk!" She yelled.

Lei didn't seem to care, instead he jumped and gave her another good shove, causing her to fly back and hit the ground hard.

"What in heck is your problem, jerk? First, you save me now your trying to kill me?" Rage seem to built up in her, her eyes flaring with battle senses.

Lei smiled as he took on another stance. Woren's are natural warriors, everyone who came out of they're clan are naturally good at all forms or martial arts. They're tiger like bodies also help they're abilities. There is nothing a Woren likes more than having a good battle.

Lei leaped high in the air performing some very impress flip and landed his foot right in Meiling's gut. Meiling flew back and into a tree. Meiling growled, and glowed in anger. Something burst within her…she screamed as she let all her anger flow through her body. With one last shout. Meiling changed…she started to grow bright yellow fur all over, a tiger tail grew out of her and she could feel power surging her body, but she couldn't control it, she was going berserk.

Lei stared at Meiling. "Just as I thought…were tiger…now is where things get interesting." He mumbled. He leaped in the air preparing another attack. 'Meiling' however was faster now that she was a weretiger she leaped out of the way quickly picking up a sturdy stick nearby. Meiling held the stick defensively.

Lei took out two daggers quickly. "Well, I guess I was asking for this, but I had to make sure." He growled. He did a quick and deadly leap preparing the daggers. Meiling held up the stick quickly parrying the slash. She slammed her fist in Lei chest and then smacked him in the face with the stick.

Meiling spun her stick smiling. Lei shook his head. "Okay, now this is going to far…" He said. "No more fooling around." He leaped as he launched another attack, Meiling brought her stick up once again to parry the blow, however, Lei did something different, he quickly dodged all the attack Meiling threw and quickly spun over her and knocked her on the head, knocking her unconscious.

Later… Meiling moaned and rolled around a little. She felt a little groggy as she sat up suddenly. She shook her head a few times to clear it…she suddenly discovered she was in a small hut, although it was small, it was very cozy. She saw a guy with yellow fur next to the fireplace. He was brewing something, it had a rather unique smell. "Good, your awake. Took you long enough." The guy said. She gasped as she saw the figure. "Wait… you tired to kill me! Get away from me NOW!" She screamed. Then she saw yellow fur and screamed even louder. "Easy, I didn't try to kill you, I was making sure…" Lei said, handing her some soup. "Here, drink this it will make you feel better. "Making sure about WHAT??" Meiling asked yelling. She sure wasn't the patient type, never was, never will be. "I was making sure you were a woren, and you are. In fact, your probably one of the stronger worens, not many of them can transform into the weretiger. Actually, you caught me off guard with that." "Were tiger? Woren? What in heck are you talking about?" Meiling yelled as Lei 'force' fed some soup to her, Meiling found the soup to be good so she accepted it and started to drink the rest of it. "Chill down will you? You're giving Woren's a bad name. Let me tell you a little about history…" "AUGHH! I HATE HISTORY!!" * * * Back at base… Li rushed back as fast as he could… on the way he fought another three blobs later he figured the name were 'eye goos', two goblins and three birds also known as 'rippers'. He was running very late. He quickly stepped into the dimension warp and recited the spell that Eriol gave him. He got back to the base, formally known to him as home, and rushed in. "Li!" Ylsa exclaimed surprised. "What are you doing here?" "No time, the enemy might launch an attack very soon!" Li said quickly. "Take it easy, Li." Fujitaka said. "We know, they already attacked us once, but for some reason it wasn't very fierce attack, they were very easy to beat." "Hmm…' Li said deep in thought. "Looks like Chaos was wrong this time." He let out a few chuckles. "Finally, something he didn't predict." "Hey!" Ylsa exclaimed angrily. "It is possible that the first wave was just to scout us out. Who knows if they will attack again or not, it never hurts to be prepared." "Why are you getting so angry? I wasn't talking about you." Li said. Yue shot a glare out motioning Li to shut up. "Yes, we better get prepared." He said. "Since we are low on personal, were going to have to be extra careful." "I agree with Yue." Fujitaka said. "We can't afford to argue amongst ourselves while the enemy is still out there, we have to work together." Li nodded. "I understand, Ylsa, do you have any idea how we can be more prepared?"

"Depends. Who's asking?" She said, still sounding a little pissed off.

"You don't need to get all offended by a little comment at your lover you know?" Yue said "Besides, he was just joking, right?" Yue shot a look at Li.

Li nodded quickly. "I was just joking…" he explained.

"Fine." Ylsa said. "Remind me that I'm still angry at that baka. Here's what we have to do…"

The rest all nodded and began to prepare.

* * *

Back to Sakura's party…

The group was resting in a tent. They were mostly waiting for Chaos' wounds to heal. Sakura wasn't hurt that much, especially since the death card pretty much rejuvenated her.

Her blue hair surprised everyone, including herself, she didn't realize it until Tomoyo pointed that out. She looked in a mirror for a long time just to get used to it.

"Blue hair? Why?" She asked mumbled to herself.

"Because of the dragon genes." Chaos said suddenly, catching Sakura in surprise.

"What do you mean dragon genes?" Sakura asked. "I'm supposed to be a Wyndian wasn't I?"

"Yes, but remember, Ryu and Nina always got married, so the dragon genes in the Wyndian line kept getting stronger and stronger at least to the Royal family. It must be very strong by now. Probably you can turn Into a hybrid dragon…that is if my theory is correct." Chaos said.

"You're joking right?" Sakura said.

"Not really, but I wouldn't suggest you try just yet." Chaos said. "Maybe you should read that book the Oracle gave you…" he suggested.

"Sure, but aren't you supposed to be resting?"

"Yea, sure…guess I'll need it…" Chaos said as he headed to get some rest.

Chaos began walking outside, suddenly, Eriol pulled him aside…

"Hey, Chaos, let's have a talk." Eriol said.

"Love to, except I have to get some rest." Chaos replied.

"That might fool other people, but not me." Eriol said. "Besides, it won't hurt to talk. You should socialize more often you know? Get to know people a little better. It can't hurt.

"I'm not really up to talking right now, Eriol-san." Chaos said.

Eriol pulled him to a 'secretive' place. "Okay Chaos, spill it."

"Spill what? I have no clue what you are talking about."

"Don't play dumb with me. I know who you are, and put if frankly, I don't like you very much. Now, tell me what I want to know or things might get a little ugly around here."

"I still don't have any idea what your talking about."

"Okay, let me spell it out for you. I don't like how your hiding things from Sakura, I want it to stop, now." Eriol said leaning on a tree casually.

"There are some things that she is not ready to know yet, but I do plan on telling her eventually. Plus, I don't remember everything, Eriol-san." Chaos replied sighing.

"Are you still using that excuse?" Eriol questioned. "I don't believe you have amnesia, Chaos. That's just an excuse, you can't accept the past can you? Admit it, your still evil it's just that you are able to suppress it and become the Chaos you are now. But there will come a time when you can't control it, and you know it."

"Shut up!" Chaos growled. "You don't know how hard it is to wake up with thousands of mages and scientists, only interested on how they're little experiment go on. As I recall you're also not the one who had to put up with horrid flashbacks about the things he done and regret it to no end! Your are also not the one who had to go corrupt because of using a stupid forbidden spell…" he took a deep breath.

"There we go…" Eriol said smiling. "That wasn't so hard was it? Doesn't that feel better?" He patted the dragon's shoulder gently. "You should do this more often, it'll feel better when you're not lost in the past. Sakura's a good listener too, I bet she would like to hear these things about you."

"That was a dirty trick, Eriol-san." The dragon protested.

"Tricks? Aren't you the king of trickery?" Eriol replied laughing.

"Well, you haven't been the most straight person either, Eriol-san." Chaos countered.

"Good point…' Eriol thought to himself. "Drop that san thing, Chaos, it's annoying."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Eriol-san…" he said chuckling.

"Darn he got me there…" Eriol thought to himself. "Okay, Chaos enough fun, the point of this was stop being such a loner. If you talk to people you'll feel a lot better. Naturally, people will start liking you more too. Understand what I'm getting at?"

Chaos nodded. "I understand. I'll try to remember that, but you're right on one thing…"

"Which is?" Eriol asked.

"I do have to stop dwelling in the past, it changes nothing does it?" he said as he flew out of sight.

"Smart little fella, isn't he?" Eriol said. "Too bad he lacks experience."

"I think we all know that much…" A voice replied behind the tree.

Eriol chuckled. "You think he'll know about this, Ladon?"

"Eventually, he will figure it out, but as of now, no I don't think so." Ladon replied.

* * *

Nina sat down and opened the book, she was surprised when she found most of the pages empty. She was confused, why would anyone give her a blank book? It just didn't make sense.

She sighed. "No use reading a blank book." She thought to herself. Just when she threw down the book a piece of paper fell out of it. Her eyes narrowed as she picked it up and unfolded it.

Wyndian Clan Secret Technique

It read. "Secret technique?" she thought to herself.

This scroll contains the secret technique of Wyndia, it has been passed down for generations. It makes even the strongest enemies fear us. It is called the 'Sakura Strike'. And this is how you do it…

Sakura continued reading. There were pictures that showed how to use it. Sakura quickly read through the whole thing. "Interesting maybe I should try it." She took out her rapier and concentrated, she followed the technique in the scroll, threw the book up and then with a quick slash, cherry blossoms pedals flew everywhere.

Eriol showed up in the worst possible time. Right when Sakura lost control of the technique. A pedal flew right at him, he ducked in alarm as it sliced a part of his hat off.

Sakura turn red with embarrassment as Eriol chuckled "Maybe you should work on the control a little there, Sakura." He said smiling.

"Gomen…" Sakura apologized. "I didn't mean to do that…"

"That's okay, never liked the hat anyways." Eriol replied taking the hat off. "Can I have a word with you, Sakura?" he asked.

"Sure, I'll be right there…" She said putting the scroll away safely. "I'll practice that a little, might come in handy." She thought to herself.

* * *


"So, Eriol-kun what's up?" She asked.

"I'm just a little concerned, that's all." He replied.

"About?" She replied, stretching her wings to full length.

"What do you think of Li, Sakura?" He asked plainly grapping a rock and throwing it in a nearby pond, making a splash.

Sakura turned slightly red. "What do you mean, Eriol?" She asked.

"You know what I mean. What do you think of him?"

"I think he's nice, supportive and friendly, although he has quite a temper." She replied.

"Hmm.." Eriol nodded. "What about Chaos?"

"I don't know, he never really talks about himself. I know he's loyal though, although I fear there might be something going seriously wrong. And he isn't willing to reveal it yet."

"Well, you're not the only one, Sakura." Eriol said. "He's hiding something. I know it. The problem is what?"

"I'm hoping he'll tell me sometime, I mean I can't help him if I don't know what's wrong." Sakura added.

"Do you feel that Li is also hiding something?" Eriol continued, throwing another rock in the pond.

"Now that you mention it…" Sakura said as she also picked up a rock but she skipped it upon the pond's surface.

"I'm not saying that you should distrust them any more. I'm just saying that you should be prepared for whatever is going to happen next. There is probably a good reason that they have for keeping it."

Sakura nodded. "I understand, Eriol." She wrapped her wings around her. "I trust all my friends, I just hope they don't break that…" With that she left.

Eriol smiled. "Well, Ladon, she certainly grew to a fine young woman…" He said.

"Yes." The voice in the back of the tree responded. "What am I going to do without you, Eriol?" He chuckled.

"Well, you'll just have to find another messenger now won't you?" Eriol chucked back. "Already a holy angel, all we're missing is the Kasier dragon and the gold dragon, then we will be set."

"Yes, then the final battle will ensue…" Ladon replied. "Then it will all be in my children's hands."

"But, who IS the golden dragon?" Eriol asked confused.

"Keep looking, Eriol. The dragon is right there, you just need to see things with clear eyes. Then the answer will come to you eventually, but look quickly, for the enemies will not wait." The platinum dragon replied.

Eriol nodded, as he heard the dragon vanish. "I have an idea though, Ylsa, we going to have to have a long talk after I get back home…" He said.

End of Chapter 20.