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Chapter Twenty-Four: Tower of Light
The battle was rough. Hard, tough… And both sides were losing. Already few were dead, one the bandit's side Brandon had died while using his powers to call upon the dragons of the land. He died by Nebula's attack, but managed to give the bandits a boost by calling forth twelve Earth dragons.
Esse had also perished, but not by will. She was helping an injured Kianna back up when she was saw a stray bolt of black magic shooting towards Kianna. She threw herself in front of her and took full blast of the blow, ending her life but saving another's.
One the Zaibach side Sara had died while defending Cameron, due for a violent mood swing she had viciously killed the attacking soldier who had threatened Cameron's life. Xenon was almost ready to all, if it hadn't been for Rei who had killed Xenon's attacker before he could strike.
Sage and Nausikaa watched from a distance. Sage could tell that her partner was getting anxious to join in on the fighting. She got that look in her eyes… "Is it time yet?" Nausikaa demanded.
Sage shifted her gaze towards the battlefield. Both sides would lose if they didn't interfere. She gave a slight nod, and instantly Nausikaa was off. Sage smiled and followed her partner.
Nebula ran forth a deflected a blast of water that was heading for Heather. "I don't see how we can keep this up," She panted, sweat dripping down her face. They were all sweaty, and all were making more and more fatal mistakes.
"Now I see what Kat meant by knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses," Heather said as she got off the ground. She turned and saw Lacey struggling with her magic. Lacey was probably the one who was suffering the most in the battle. They were constantly calling on her to summon up demons or use her manipulation of the elements.
"Maybe… Maybe if everyone who had elemental powers attacked together, we could take out some of the bandits. Right now, even though we have the advantage, they are definitely more experienced and are holding on longer then we are."
Nebula nodded. She looked for around for the people closest to her. Alex and Nicole were fending off Kianna with their powers only feet away, but the others were no where near her. Nebula gave a low growl. She summoned up a huge ball of lightning, and shot it at Kianna. Kianna wasn't expecting another attack, and the shot hit its mark perfectly. Kianna fell to the ground, knocked out.
"Alex, Nicole! Gather the others with elemental powers! I have an idea!" She yelled at them. They both nodded and split up.
"Okay, so now what?" Nebula asked Heather.
"Well, I'll gather those who can fight, and the rest with other powers. We'll put them into groups. We'll stand out in the open, and wait for the bandits to come at us. Then we release our attacks. While most are stunned, the last of us will run forth and take out any that are still awake."
Nebula nodded. "Good plan, let's go."
They split up and ran around the field, fighting or simply dodging their way around people. As Heather was running around, Rydia suddenly appeared in her way. Instantly Heather drew her sword and got ready for an attack. But none came. Confused, Heather looked at Rydia more carefully. "What do you want?"
"I'm not here to fight you, or any of the other Zaibachians. I'm here to help you fight."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm an undercover agent for Zaibach. It was my job to get into the bandit's group, get their plans, and then report to Zaibach. Since then I've been with the bandits, reporting whatever I find to Lord Dilandau only. I'm only in the battle because it would've been suspicious to back out of it. Believe me, I'm here to help."
Heather eyed Rydia suspiciously. Finally she sighed. "Well, I don't entirely trust you, but any help is better then no help. Come on, follow me."
Rydia nodded and the two ran off. Rydia proved herself loyal to Zaibach by mercilessly killing anyone who stood in their way, but yet leaving all soldiers of Zaibach out of harm's way, even protecting some. Finally the groups were gathered and ready.
Alex, Nicole, Lacey, Nebula, and Zaiyane (now back in her human form) were in one group. To the right of them was Cameron, Heather, Rydia, and Rei (also in her human form). In the back of them was Kendall, Xenon, and the rest of the Dragon Slayers. Their plan was working, since the others were coming forth. Finally when the bandits gave the yell to attack, it happened. All the elementals struck out, combining their attacks and getting most of the bandits in their blast. Then the magical group struck out, combining their magic to create a huge shock wave of magic that knocked everyone who was not loyal to Zaibach back fifty feet.
Then the rest of the group rush forward, quickly taking out anyone who was still moving. In the end, all were blacked out except for Cle, who had died in the first elemental attack. None of them noticed the two figures hastily moving away from the battle.
Sage and Nausikaa stopped running when they were under the cover of the trees. Both had sustained injuries, slight ones but still injuries. Breathing hard, they attempted to catch their breath. "Well, that was certainly fun. I never imagined they would've been able to do that," Nausikaa said.
"True. But I suggest we get out of here before the real battle starts."
Nausikaa agreed and they ran again.
All of the Dragon Slayers stood around, glancing at the battlefield. It was torn up, bloody, and bodies littered it. All in all, it was disgusting. "I can't believe we actually did that," Kendall breathed.
"It's nothing much. We've seen worse, mush worse." Nicole consoled.
"All part of the life of being a Dragon Slayer." Viole agreed.
Suddenly a pillar of light shot up from someone in front of them, shaking the ground and making most fall. "What WAS THAT?" Cameron yelled, shocked.
Alex glanced to where the light was coming from. "Has anyone seen Jewel or Kat? Even Dilandau, Rika or Dallet for that matter?"
No one replied, they hadn't seen them since the battle.
Miguel cursed loudly and ran forth. "They've gone to the temple!"
"I bet Kat saw Jewel take off and followed her, with Rika following Kat. Then Lord Dilandau must've noticed that Kat and Rika were missing and taken Dallet with him to go to the temple!" Xenon said.
They all ran for the temple, following the light as their guide.
Rika pushed herself off the ground and wiped the blood coming from her mouth. She had been battling Jewel sword to sword for an hour, but when Jewel had managed to actually break her sword, they had gone hand to hand. Both had injuries, but Rika had to admit, she was coming out on the bottom of this fight.
That's when Dallet and Dilandau had arrived, with Kat in tow. Kat still seemed disoriented, but she was doing her part. Together they had been fighting Jewel, until she had opened the portal. Now there was a fifty-foot tall, teen feet wide, beam of light in the middle of the temple. Jewel stood in front of it, crackling gleefully.
Rika heard Dallet curse as he picked her up. She silently smiled, he was so protective of her. "Now do you see? Do you see that you can't possibly defeat me? I am invincible, no one can even touch me! And now, the Powers will give me their powers, and I will rule Gaea!" Jewel yelled.
Rika glanced at Kat. Kat caught her eye and nodded. "Infinium Flight!" She yelled. A huge ball of black energy formed in front of her. She put her hands on either side of it, not touching it. She closed her eyes and raised her face to the sky. The ball began to surge, black electricity crackling over it.
Rika then disappeared from Dallet's arm, reappearing next to Kat. She put her hand on Kat's shoulder and closed her eyes. Suddenly both began to glow a brilliant white. Jewel watched this act with a note of amusement on her face. But then she began to look a little scared as both kept glowing brighter and brighter.
The black ball got bigger and bigger as both glowed brighter. Finally both opened their eyes. And as they spoke, their voices were one, not two, but one mixed together with another. "With the Heavens, for the Spirit, before the Goddess, you will not succeed!" They said.
Then the ball was released. It shoot forth towards Jewel at incredible speed, so fast that she had no time to deflect it. It hit her squarely. As they fell back, time seemed to almost stop. Everything was going on in slow motion. As Jewel hit the ground, time completely stopped.
*~~*
TBC…
Author's Note: Okay, how was it? Yeah yeah, the little 'with the Heavens' thing was really, really bad. But I'm writing it at 7:30 in the morning (I've been up and writing since 5). Alright, last chapter coming soon! Yes, I'm an unfair, totally evil person to leave you at such a major cliffhanger like that. Don't worry, next chapter is being written right now. It'll be up soon, I promise! Please review! Thanks!
-ShadowKat
Chapter Twenty-Four: Tower of Light
The battle was rough. Hard, tough… And both sides were losing. Already few were dead, one the bandit's side Brandon had died while using his powers to call upon the dragons of the land. He died by Nebula's attack, but managed to give the bandits a boost by calling forth twelve Earth dragons.
Esse had also perished, but not by will. She was helping an injured Kianna back up when she was saw a stray bolt of black magic shooting towards Kianna. She threw herself in front of her and took full blast of the blow, ending her life but saving another's.
One the Zaibach side Sara had died while defending Cameron, due for a violent mood swing she had viciously killed the attacking soldier who had threatened Cameron's life. Xenon was almost ready to all, if it hadn't been for Rei who had killed Xenon's attacker before he could strike.
Sage and Nausikaa watched from a distance. Sage could tell that her partner was getting anxious to join in on the fighting. She got that look in her eyes… "Is it time yet?" Nausikaa demanded.
Sage shifted her gaze towards the battlefield. Both sides would lose if they didn't interfere. She gave a slight nod, and instantly Nausikaa was off. Sage smiled and followed her partner.
Nebula ran forth a deflected a blast of water that was heading for Heather. "I don't see how we can keep this up," She panted, sweat dripping down her face. They were all sweaty, and all were making more and more fatal mistakes.
"Now I see what Kat meant by knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses," Heather said as she got off the ground. She turned and saw Lacey struggling with her magic. Lacey was probably the one who was suffering the most in the battle. They were constantly calling on her to summon up demons or use her manipulation of the elements.
"Maybe… Maybe if everyone who had elemental powers attacked together, we could take out some of the bandits. Right now, even though we have the advantage, they are definitely more experienced and are holding on longer then we are."
Nebula nodded. She looked for around for the people closest to her. Alex and Nicole were fending off Kianna with their powers only feet away, but the others were no where near her. Nebula gave a low growl. She summoned up a huge ball of lightning, and shot it at Kianna. Kianna wasn't expecting another attack, and the shot hit its mark perfectly. Kianna fell to the ground, knocked out.
"Alex, Nicole! Gather the others with elemental powers! I have an idea!" She yelled at them. They both nodded and split up.
"Okay, so now what?" Nebula asked Heather.
"Well, I'll gather those who can fight, and the rest with other powers. We'll put them into groups. We'll stand out in the open, and wait for the bandits to come at us. Then we release our attacks. While most are stunned, the last of us will run forth and take out any that are still awake."
Nebula nodded. "Good plan, let's go."
They split up and ran around the field, fighting or simply dodging their way around people. As Heather was running around, Rydia suddenly appeared in her way. Instantly Heather drew her sword and got ready for an attack. But none came. Confused, Heather looked at Rydia more carefully. "What do you want?"
"I'm not here to fight you, or any of the other Zaibachians. I'm here to help you fight."
"WHAT?!"
"I'm an undercover agent for Zaibach. It was my job to get into the bandit's group, get their plans, and then report to Zaibach. Since then I've been with the bandits, reporting whatever I find to Lord Dilandau only. I'm only in the battle because it would've been suspicious to back out of it. Believe me, I'm here to help."
Heather eyed Rydia suspiciously. Finally she sighed. "Well, I don't entirely trust you, but any help is better then no help. Come on, follow me."
Rydia nodded and the two ran off. Rydia proved herself loyal to Zaibach by mercilessly killing anyone who stood in their way, but yet leaving all soldiers of Zaibach out of harm's way, even protecting some. Finally the groups were gathered and ready.
Alex, Nicole, Lacey, Nebula, and Zaiyane (now back in her human form) were in one group. To the right of them was Cameron, Heather, Rydia, and Rei (also in her human form). In the back of them was Kendall, Xenon, and the rest of the Dragon Slayers. Their plan was working, since the others were coming forth. Finally when the bandits gave the yell to attack, it happened. All the elementals struck out, combining their attacks and getting most of the bandits in their blast. Then the magical group struck out, combining their magic to create a huge shock wave of magic that knocked everyone who was not loyal to Zaibach back fifty feet.
Then the rest of the group rush forward, quickly taking out anyone who was still moving. In the end, all were blacked out except for Cle, who had died in the first elemental attack. None of them noticed the two figures hastily moving away from the battle.
Sage and Nausikaa stopped running when they were under the cover of the trees. Both had sustained injuries, slight ones but still injuries. Breathing hard, they attempted to catch their breath. "Well, that was certainly fun. I never imagined they would've been able to do that," Nausikaa said.
"True. But I suggest we get out of here before the real battle starts."
Nausikaa agreed and they ran again.
All of the Dragon Slayers stood around, glancing at the battlefield. It was torn up, bloody, and bodies littered it. All in all, it was disgusting. "I can't believe we actually did that," Kendall breathed.
"It's nothing much. We've seen worse, mush worse." Nicole consoled.
"All part of the life of being a Dragon Slayer." Viole agreed.
Suddenly a pillar of light shot up from someone in front of them, shaking the ground and making most fall. "What WAS THAT?" Cameron yelled, shocked.
Alex glanced to where the light was coming from. "Has anyone seen Jewel or Kat? Even Dilandau, Rika or Dallet for that matter?"
No one replied, they hadn't seen them since the battle.
Miguel cursed loudly and ran forth. "They've gone to the temple!"
"I bet Kat saw Jewel take off and followed her, with Rika following Kat. Then Lord Dilandau must've noticed that Kat and Rika were missing and taken Dallet with him to go to the temple!" Xenon said.
They all ran for the temple, following the light as their guide.
Rika pushed herself off the ground and wiped the blood coming from her mouth. She had been battling Jewel sword to sword for an hour, but when Jewel had managed to actually break her sword, they had gone hand to hand. Both had injuries, but Rika had to admit, she was coming out on the bottom of this fight.
That's when Dallet and Dilandau had arrived, with Kat in tow. Kat still seemed disoriented, but she was doing her part. Together they had been fighting Jewel, until she had opened the portal. Now there was a fifty-foot tall, teen feet wide, beam of light in the middle of the temple. Jewel stood in front of it, crackling gleefully.
Rika heard Dallet curse as he picked her up. She silently smiled, he was so protective of her. "Now do you see? Do you see that you can't possibly defeat me? I am invincible, no one can even touch me! And now, the Powers will give me their powers, and I will rule Gaea!" Jewel yelled.
Rika glanced at Kat. Kat caught her eye and nodded. "Infinium Flight!" She yelled. A huge ball of black energy formed in front of her. She put her hands on either side of it, not touching it. She closed her eyes and raised her face to the sky. The ball began to surge, black electricity crackling over it.
Rika then disappeared from Dallet's arm, reappearing next to Kat. She put her hand on Kat's shoulder and closed her eyes. Suddenly both began to glow a brilliant white. Jewel watched this act with a note of amusement on her face. But then she began to look a little scared as both kept glowing brighter and brighter.
The black ball got bigger and bigger as both glowed brighter. Finally both opened their eyes. And as they spoke, their voices were one, not two, but one mixed together with another. "With the Heavens, for the Spirit, before the Goddess, you will not succeed!" They said.
Then the ball was released. It shoot forth towards Jewel at incredible speed, so fast that she had no time to deflect it. It hit her squarely. As they fell back, time seemed to almost stop. Everything was going on in slow motion. As Jewel hit the ground, time completely stopped.
*~~*
TBC…
Author's Note: Okay, how was it? Yeah yeah, the little 'with the Heavens' thing was really, really bad. But I'm writing it at 7:30 in the morning (I've been up and writing since 5). Alright, last chapter coming soon! Yes, I'm an unfair, totally evil person to leave you at such a major cliffhanger like that. Don't worry, next chapter is being written right now. It'll be up soon, I promise! Please review! Thanks!
-ShadowKat