Chapter one, Sofia's [relic]
Mint: Huh? What is that glowing thing over there?
Rue: Is there a problem?
Mint: Look! There's something glowing there.
Mint picked "that thing" up. A huge desert monster popped out of it Rue cut it in half using his arc edge.
Mint: (That's how it's always been. He always saves me.)
Rue: You need to be more careful, Mint.
Mint: Who told you to kill that thing...you think I can't handle it?!
Mint grabbed one of her weapons (dunno what it's called). She banged it to Rue's head.
Mint: (Why should I always have to act so tough?)
Rue: Alright, fine. C'mon... (Heh, heh...she still doesn't want to admit that she needs my help.)
Mint: Let's move ahead.
Rue: Ok.
They walked long on the desert. Finally they saw two huge black structures standing before them.
Mint: Ok, treasure here I come...
Rue: How do we get in this thing?
Rue saw a small red switch. He pushed it and another monster crept out of it. It attacked Rue. Rue was helpless since his arc edge was still at his back when the monster attacked. Mint used her white magic to kill the monster and then it perished. Mint stretched out her hand to help Rue stand up.
Rue: Thanks...
Mint: No big. I wanted to kill it after all. (Yeah, I wanted to...to save you...)
Rue: C'mon let's look at the remains of the monster.
Mint saw a golden key near the monster. She threw it to the structure and surprisingly it opened. Both of them entered. They saw a plant-like monster. Mint used her magic and Rue used his Arc Edge to finish the monster. Obviously, they killed the monster.
Rue: I guess we make a great teamwork huh Mint?
Mint: I could've handled it myself!
Rue: (Geez...) maybe...c'mon, we better move on. I'm getting thirsty.
Mint: Ha, save your breath Rue, if we find water I'm gonna drink first!
Rue: (Still bossy as ever...)
The two moved on. They have reached the end of the structure and they saw a beautiful garden. There was a big lake right in middle. Mint and Rue ran to the lake and drank. Both of them filled their containers with water. Rue walked closer to Mint.
Rue: Mint, I think that we should move on.
Mint: (Gosh, he's so close to me. Better keep it that way.) Wait, butthead. Can't you see my container isn't full yet?
Rue: (Its very full.) Guess we have to wait a little longer. Please hurry, its really hot.
Mint: (Why is he acting so nice? Does he like us to be so close and alone like this?) I said wait butthead, I'm not done yet.
Mint closed her container and washed her face.
Mint: (I need to delay our departure.)
Rue: Mint, c'mon.
Mint: Fine butthead.
The two marched out of the garden and into the second structure. This time, Mint was the one to push the red button. Another monster popped out as usual. It was a huge one. Mint used her magic and Rue was still picking what monster to transform into. The monster attacked Mint. She fell to the ground. Through shock, Rue accidentally transformed into a pollywog. The monster attacked the pollywog but Rue was alert. Rue dodged the monster's attack and transformed back into himself. He grabbed his Arc Edge and slashed the monster. It suddenly fell.
Rue: Mint, are you okay?
Rue ran to Mint and looked at her. She was still unconscious. Rue grabbed an old container from his pocket opened the cap and let Mint drink something from it. Mint woke up.
Mint: cough cough...yuck! What is that thing?
Rue: ...Pumpkin juice...
Mint: (You jerk! You know I hate pumpkins!) You idiot!
Rue: I thought it was the only thing that could wake you up.
Mint: Well, you could've killed me! You're lucky I woke up instead of die!
Rue: ... Don't worry; it came from a special pumpkin in East Heaven.
Mint: East Heaven pumpkins are the worst pumpkins ever to live in this world!
Rue: Mint, we better enter. It's getting hot.
Both of them entered. They saw a huge hole covered by a strange yellow barrier. Mint was getting ready to fire at it.
Rue: Mint, what are you doing?
Mint: How else am I going to break the seal?
Rue: There might be another way...
Rue looked around. Mint finally released the black magic (blow up rocks) and the barrier exploded. A girl dressed in pure white drifted out of the hole.
?: Who dares disturb my sleep shall be removed in this world. Why do you interfere with my sleep? Are you aware that my powers can destroy the universe?
Mint: I want the [relic]. So what do you care if I disturb your sleep.
?: I am Sofia, one of the aeons, the only one who did not die. Long ago, a powerful Aeon, Valen sealed me to perform sacred rituals here. Though I was sealed, and kept in this hole, I can never die while I'm in that hole. I saw Valen gathering forces and made the Dewprism. More happened but I did not wish to see it.
Rue: Maybe this atelier is related to the western desert.
Sofia: Then tell me, doll, why are you here? This a sacred place in which many forces gather and collide. This is where Valen made the Dewprism. If you have no reason, I must punish you for being in my Atelier with no reason.
Rue: Mint already told you. She wants your [relic] and finally conquer the world.
Sofia: I am sorry, but I'm afraid I cannot let you have it. My [relic] might be weaker than Valen's but its evil is outstanding. It was my failed experiment. With one touch, it can destroy everything in existence. It lies past my nest. I can never let you pass or I am afraid I will destroy you.
Mint: Don't care Aeon. I'd rather die than resist getting a [relic] which is already in my hands. **laughs weirdly**
Sofia: So then I think I must destroy you.
Mint got ready to fire magic. Sofia shot a laser beam at her and Mint fell.
Sofia: Nobody can defy my powers except...except...**turns back** him...
Rue: Who?
Sofia: An Aeon not of this world. Valen...
Rue: ...
Sofia: I didn't know why but I held back and let myself be sealed. We were friends for so long and I know I can defeat him. Why? Can you tell me doll? **turns to Rue**
Rue: You didn't want to hurt him? But why were you fighting?
Sofia: My atelier is the only place to perform such magic. I didn't want him to because when too much magic is gathered, a [relic] becomes a powerful [relic] which can only be made by an aeon which wants to destroy the world.
Rue: So Valen wanted to destroy the world?
Sofia: I...don't...know...
Rue: What did he tell you before he sealed you?
Sofia: He told me that...
**flash back**
Valen: This world is now inhabited by humans. I will not allow it! I want this world to be cleansed! I must make my Dewprism to clean humans and make the two of us, just the two of us Gods!
Sofia: I know Valen but it is their time now! Our time has ended and it the world is theirs!
Valen: Then Sofia, I must seal you...sorry but I need to fulfill my plans and not care about my emotions.
Sofia: Valen...don't do this, I don't want to fight you...
Valen: Then don't.
Valen fired a yellow seal at Sofia and created a barrier for her.
Valen: ...sorry Sofia...
**end of flash back**
Sofia: So that's how it ended.
Rue: Maybe, just maybe he cared for you and the other aeons. But...the aeons destroyed him out of jealousy of the Dewprism, right? So his plan was a failure...
Mint got up with a face pitch black and very angry.
Mint: Oww, I'm going to kill you right now aeon!
Sofia: Tell me if I'm not mistaken. But are you a human?
Mint: What do you think? Am I a poppul purrel?
Sofia: **laughs** those things are so cute!
Mint: Shu...whatever!
Sofia: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, oh Mint I'm sorry for making you mad, but... my [relic] isn't finished yet...
Mint: WHAT!?
Sofia: Don't worry. I can fix it.
Rue: When are you going to finish it?
Mint: (Hey, that's my line!)
Sofia: I can start tomorrow. Have your rest first.
Rue and Mint rested at Sofia's atelier. At night, Sofia served them roast pork, carrot soup and meatballs
Mint: Oh, this meatball is even better than Mira's cooking. This carrot soup is nice and the roast is delicious.
Rue: Sofia, you cook greatly.
Sofia: **blushing** Thanks you two...
Mint: So are you going to give me my [relic]?
Sofia: Well, if you can handle it.
Mint: Don't worry, I can.
Sofia: Are you aware that this can also destroy your world?
Mint: Same as I say before. Its my world and I won't let anyone destroy it.
Sofia: Okay. My [relic] is named the decease Key. It can grant anything and end anything you want. Valen's [relic] is better but I think mine is even more evil.
Rue: I see.
Mint: I definitely want that [relic].
Rue: Why are you giving it to us that easily?
Sofia: Because if Valen didn't seal me and I would've died, you would surely see my [relic].
Mint: ...Right...
The three of them finished dinner and went upstairs. The three of them slept. Rue and Mint slept in the same room but Sofia was in a different room
Rue: G'night Mint.
Mint: You think I'm gonna reply? In your dreams, Rue!
Rue: (Geez...) Fine...
Mint: (Good Night Rue...)
When the two were fast asleep, a strange music filled the atelier. Rue woke up because of the music. He put his clothes on and approached Mint.
Mint: **drooling** Maya...you're going to scrub toilets...pumpkins...pumpkins...Maya...I...hate...pumpkins...
Rue: Mint! Wake up! Wake up!
Mint: Huh? Rue! You scum I was sleeping...what's that music butthead?
Rue: I don't know. C'mon, lets tell Sofia.
Rue and Mint looked into Sofia's room. They saw Valen sitting by her side, looking at her.
Valen: Someday, I will make us two happy...
Rue: ...Valen...
Valen nodded and saw Rue. Valen looked at him and moved close to Rue, ignoring Mint.
Rue: Valen?
Valen: My doll, I know I was an evil master but please make her happy. I entrust her heart and my spirit to you, my doll...
Mint walked in front of Rue. Valen looked at her and got mad.
Mint: Who do you think you are? Do you think that Rue can be Sofia's? I won't allow it! Because...I...I...she is an aeon!
Valen: I created Rue! I can make him aeon in any minute!
Mint: Not if I'm in the way!
Sofia: What's the noise? Va...Va...Valen!?
Valen: Sofia...I'm sorry...
Valen suddenly disappeared and Sofia fell to the floor.
Sofia: Valen...I...missed you...bye now. You made me happy again.
The two ran to Sofia. She looked pale and cold sweat was dripping to the ground.
Rue: Sofia! Are you alright?
Sofia: Its okay. I'm okay. Maybe its just because I grew too old and...
Rue: No! Don't die yet!
Sofia: Why? I saw Valen again, I'm already happy.
Rue: Why are you in a hurry to die?
Sofia: Because I'm already happy. I don't want to make anyone sad just like I did when I was young.
Mint looked angry. She went closer to Sofia.
Mint: You can't die yet! You will give me my [relic]! With your last breath I know you will finish it. I know you will be happier because for the first time, you will make someone happy.
Sofia: Mint, I'm sorry but I don't desire it. You can't have my [relic] unless I fix it but, much energy will destroy the [relic] and less energy will put the [relic] on a rampage. I'm...I'm afraid to touch it...
Mint: ...Then I'll fix it! I can do it, I promise!
Rue: (Oh boy...) Okay, I agree with Mint.
Mint: Huh? What is that glowing thing over there?
Rue: Is there a problem?
Mint: Look! There's something glowing there.
Mint picked "that thing" up. A huge desert monster popped out of it Rue cut it in half using his arc edge.
Mint: (That's how it's always been. He always saves me.)
Rue: You need to be more careful, Mint.
Mint: Who told you to kill that thing...you think I can't handle it?!
Mint grabbed one of her weapons (dunno what it's called). She banged it to Rue's head.
Mint: (Why should I always have to act so tough?)
Rue: Alright, fine. C'mon... (Heh, heh...she still doesn't want to admit that she needs my help.)
Mint: Let's move ahead.
Rue: Ok.
They walked long on the desert. Finally they saw two huge black structures standing before them.
Mint: Ok, treasure here I come...
Rue: How do we get in this thing?
Rue saw a small red switch. He pushed it and another monster crept out of it. It attacked Rue. Rue was helpless since his arc edge was still at his back when the monster attacked. Mint used her white magic to kill the monster and then it perished. Mint stretched out her hand to help Rue stand up.
Rue: Thanks...
Mint: No big. I wanted to kill it after all. (Yeah, I wanted to...to save you...)
Rue: C'mon let's look at the remains of the monster.
Mint saw a golden key near the monster. She threw it to the structure and surprisingly it opened. Both of them entered. They saw a plant-like monster. Mint used her magic and Rue used his Arc Edge to finish the monster. Obviously, they killed the monster.
Rue: I guess we make a great teamwork huh Mint?
Mint: I could've handled it myself!
Rue: (Geez...) maybe...c'mon, we better move on. I'm getting thirsty.
Mint: Ha, save your breath Rue, if we find water I'm gonna drink first!
Rue: (Still bossy as ever...)
The two moved on. They have reached the end of the structure and they saw a beautiful garden. There was a big lake right in middle. Mint and Rue ran to the lake and drank. Both of them filled their containers with water. Rue walked closer to Mint.
Rue: Mint, I think that we should move on.
Mint: (Gosh, he's so close to me. Better keep it that way.) Wait, butthead. Can't you see my container isn't full yet?
Rue: (Its very full.) Guess we have to wait a little longer. Please hurry, its really hot.
Mint: (Why is he acting so nice? Does he like us to be so close and alone like this?) I said wait butthead, I'm not done yet.
Mint closed her container and washed her face.
Mint: (I need to delay our departure.)
Rue: Mint, c'mon.
Mint: Fine butthead.
The two marched out of the garden and into the second structure. This time, Mint was the one to push the red button. Another monster popped out as usual. It was a huge one. Mint used her magic and Rue was still picking what monster to transform into. The monster attacked Mint. She fell to the ground. Through shock, Rue accidentally transformed into a pollywog. The monster attacked the pollywog but Rue was alert. Rue dodged the monster's attack and transformed back into himself. He grabbed his Arc Edge and slashed the monster. It suddenly fell.
Rue: Mint, are you okay?
Rue ran to Mint and looked at her. She was still unconscious. Rue grabbed an old container from his pocket opened the cap and let Mint drink something from it. Mint woke up.
Mint: cough cough...yuck! What is that thing?
Rue: ...Pumpkin juice...
Mint: (You jerk! You know I hate pumpkins!) You idiot!
Rue: I thought it was the only thing that could wake you up.
Mint: Well, you could've killed me! You're lucky I woke up instead of die!
Rue: ... Don't worry; it came from a special pumpkin in East Heaven.
Mint: East Heaven pumpkins are the worst pumpkins ever to live in this world!
Rue: Mint, we better enter. It's getting hot.
Both of them entered. They saw a huge hole covered by a strange yellow barrier. Mint was getting ready to fire at it.
Rue: Mint, what are you doing?
Mint: How else am I going to break the seal?
Rue: There might be another way...
Rue looked around. Mint finally released the black magic (blow up rocks) and the barrier exploded. A girl dressed in pure white drifted out of the hole.
?: Who dares disturb my sleep shall be removed in this world. Why do you interfere with my sleep? Are you aware that my powers can destroy the universe?
Mint: I want the [relic]. So what do you care if I disturb your sleep.
?: I am Sofia, one of the aeons, the only one who did not die. Long ago, a powerful Aeon, Valen sealed me to perform sacred rituals here. Though I was sealed, and kept in this hole, I can never die while I'm in that hole. I saw Valen gathering forces and made the Dewprism. More happened but I did not wish to see it.
Rue: Maybe this atelier is related to the western desert.
Sofia: Then tell me, doll, why are you here? This a sacred place in which many forces gather and collide. This is where Valen made the Dewprism. If you have no reason, I must punish you for being in my Atelier with no reason.
Rue: Mint already told you. She wants your [relic] and finally conquer the world.
Sofia: I am sorry, but I'm afraid I cannot let you have it. My [relic] might be weaker than Valen's but its evil is outstanding. It was my failed experiment. With one touch, it can destroy everything in existence. It lies past my nest. I can never let you pass or I am afraid I will destroy you.
Mint: Don't care Aeon. I'd rather die than resist getting a [relic] which is already in my hands. **laughs weirdly**
Sofia: So then I think I must destroy you.
Mint got ready to fire magic. Sofia shot a laser beam at her and Mint fell.
Sofia: Nobody can defy my powers except...except...**turns back** him...
Rue: Who?
Sofia: An Aeon not of this world. Valen...
Rue: ...
Sofia: I didn't know why but I held back and let myself be sealed. We were friends for so long and I know I can defeat him. Why? Can you tell me doll? **turns to Rue**
Rue: You didn't want to hurt him? But why were you fighting?
Sofia: My atelier is the only place to perform such magic. I didn't want him to because when too much magic is gathered, a [relic] becomes a powerful [relic] which can only be made by an aeon which wants to destroy the world.
Rue: So Valen wanted to destroy the world?
Sofia: I...don't...know...
Rue: What did he tell you before he sealed you?
Sofia: He told me that...
**flash back**
Valen: This world is now inhabited by humans. I will not allow it! I want this world to be cleansed! I must make my Dewprism to clean humans and make the two of us, just the two of us Gods!
Sofia: I know Valen but it is their time now! Our time has ended and it the world is theirs!
Valen: Then Sofia, I must seal you...sorry but I need to fulfill my plans and not care about my emotions.
Sofia: Valen...don't do this, I don't want to fight you...
Valen: Then don't.
Valen fired a yellow seal at Sofia and created a barrier for her.
Valen: ...sorry Sofia...
**end of flash back**
Sofia: So that's how it ended.
Rue: Maybe, just maybe he cared for you and the other aeons. But...the aeons destroyed him out of jealousy of the Dewprism, right? So his plan was a failure...
Mint got up with a face pitch black and very angry.
Mint: Oww, I'm going to kill you right now aeon!
Sofia: Tell me if I'm not mistaken. But are you a human?
Mint: What do you think? Am I a poppul purrel?
Sofia: **laughs** those things are so cute!
Mint: Shu...whatever!
Sofia: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, oh Mint I'm sorry for making you mad, but... my [relic] isn't finished yet...
Mint: WHAT!?
Sofia: Don't worry. I can fix it.
Rue: When are you going to finish it?
Mint: (Hey, that's my line!)
Sofia: I can start tomorrow. Have your rest first.
Rue and Mint rested at Sofia's atelier. At night, Sofia served them roast pork, carrot soup and meatballs
Mint: Oh, this meatball is even better than Mira's cooking. This carrot soup is nice and the roast is delicious.
Rue: Sofia, you cook greatly.
Sofia: **blushing** Thanks you two...
Mint: So are you going to give me my [relic]?
Sofia: Well, if you can handle it.
Mint: Don't worry, I can.
Sofia: Are you aware that this can also destroy your world?
Mint: Same as I say before. Its my world and I won't let anyone destroy it.
Sofia: Okay. My [relic] is named the decease Key. It can grant anything and end anything you want. Valen's [relic] is better but I think mine is even more evil.
Rue: I see.
Mint: I definitely want that [relic].
Rue: Why are you giving it to us that easily?
Sofia: Because if Valen didn't seal me and I would've died, you would surely see my [relic].
Mint: ...Right...
The three of them finished dinner and went upstairs. The three of them slept. Rue and Mint slept in the same room but Sofia was in a different room
Rue: G'night Mint.
Mint: You think I'm gonna reply? In your dreams, Rue!
Rue: (Geez...) Fine...
Mint: (Good Night Rue...)
When the two were fast asleep, a strange music filled the atelier. Rue woke up because of the music. He put his clothes on and approached Mint.
Mint: **drooling** Maya...you're going to scrub toilets...pumpkins...pumpkins...Maya...I...hate...pumpkins...
Rue: Mint! Wake up! Wake up!
Mint: Huh? Rue! You scum I was sleeping...what's that music butthead?
Rue: I don't know. C'mon, lets tell Sofia.
Rue and Mint looked into Sofia's room. They saw Valen sitting by her side, looking at her.
Valen: Someday, I will make us two happy...
Rue: ...Valen...
Valen nodded and saw Rue. Valen looked at him and moved close to Rue, ignoring Mint.
Rue: Valen?
Valen: My doll, I know I was an evil master but please make her happy. I entrust her heart and my spirit to you, my doll...
Mint walked in front of Rue. Valen looked at her and got mad.
Mint: Who do you think you are? Do you think that Rue can be Sofia's? I won't allow it! Because...I...I...she is an aeon!
Valen: I created Rue! I can make him aeon in any minute!
Mint: Not if I'm in the way!
Sofia: What's the noise? Va...Va...Valen!?
Valen: Sofia...I'm sorry...
Valen suddenly disappeared and Sofia fell to the floor.
Sofia: Valen...I...missed you...bye now. You made me happy again.
The two ran to Sofia. She looked pale and cold sweat was dripping to the ground.
Rue: Sofia! Are you alright?
Sofia: Its okay. I'm okay. Maybe its just because I grew too old and...
Rue: No! Don't die yet!
Sofia: Why? I saw Valen again, I'm already happy.
Rue: Why are you in a hurry to die?
Sofia: Because I'm already happy. I don't want to make anyone sad just like I did when I was young.
Mint looked angry. She went closer to Sofia.
Mint: You can't die yet! You will give me my [relic]! With your last breath I know you will finish it. I know you will be happier because for the first time, you will make someone happy.
Sofia: Mint, I'm sorry but I don't desire it. You can't have my [relic] unless I fix it but, much energy will destroy the [relic] and less energy will put the [relic] on a rampage. I'm...I'm afraid to touch it...
Mint: ...Then I'll fix it! I can do it, I promise!
Rue: (Oh boy...) Okay, I agree with Mint.