Author's Note: This story takes place after the sixth book of the manga and
though this story may include some characters from Sailor Moon it will have
little or no connection to any of the Sailor Moon plot lines.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. They belong to CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth and Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon.
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Geo was the first to come to his senses after seeing what he'd desired for so long come true; his commander and best friend awake and moving.
"Eagle?" Geo whispered quietly breaking the silence.
Eagle who seemed to be lost within a trance looked up from his bed, his golden eyes resting on Geo and Zazu. Recognition sparked in them, followed by what must have been the same disbelief that had left the two of them dumbstruck before. The disbelief in Geo subsided, as he could bear it no longer. He let his happiness at his friend's revival overwhelm him, letting even the tremendous earthquake that had just befallen them be forgotten in the back of his mind.
"Eagle, you're awake!" Geo cried as he pulled Eagle into a very tight hug. Eagle returned it, smiling, finally coming to terms with the reality of his awakening. "You can't imagine how glad I am to see you awake." Geo said as he released Eagle from his grasp.
"I think I have a pretty good idea if that display of emotion was any clue to your feelings." Eagle replied smiling jokingly at his old friend.
Eagle started to say something else, but didn't get the chance as Zazu sprang upon him, nearly knocking him backward by the force of the spring. Zazu hugged him tightly as Eagle regained his composure and returned the hug with a smile on his face.
"I take it you're glad to see me too?" Eagle chuckled as Zazu nodded energetically, still hugging him. "I missed being able to move and talk to you face to face as well, believe me."
"It's incredible that you're awake!" Zazu exclaimed finally letting go of him. "Guru Clef told us that you weren't supposed to wake up for another six months now. Yet here you are awake and moving. I can't wait to see everyone's faces when they find you walking around! Though I wish you could have come around at a better time," said Zazu quite ruefully. "I'm sure you felt that huge earthquake we just had."
"Yes, I was actually awake during it. Nice wake up call really," Eagle went on dryly. "Really, I feel like maybe that earthquake was what helped me wake up."
Geo, who had been listening intently to the conversation, felt a slight frown come across his face. Though Eagle was trying to act cheerful and completely tensionless, Geo could still see a smidgen of worry behind his façade. He seriously began to doubt that Eagle was telling the whole story, but right at the moment he wouldn't prod Eagle about it.
"Well, since you're awake you should try walking for your first time in four months." Geo said teasingly. "Think you can handle that?"
Eagle put his feet flat on the floor then stood up slowly and successfully. He smiled at Geo, before taking one step and stumbling so that Geo and Zazu had to catch him.
"Looks like I'm out of practice." Eagle stated looking up at Geo and placing a hand on Zazu's shoulder to try and regain his balance and obtain support.
"Well, just put one arm around my shoulders and we'll walk with you. We need to see Clef about that earthquake anyway and he's a ways away from here. You'll get plenty of practice by the time we're there." Geo winked at Eagle as he helped to give him some balance.
"If that's settled, then let's go see Guru Clef!" Zazu spoke up to them and they proceeded onward to learn about the cause of the earthquake
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Guru Clef had been in the room where he had first met the magic knights when they had arrived in Cephiro the second time. Umi, Presea, Caldina, Ascot, and Lafarga had all joined him in that room, giving Umi some updates on Cephiro's current condition and enjoying each other's company. That was when the earthquake hit and once it was over Clef was deeply troubled as was everyone else around him.
"Clef! What's going on?" Umi stood up and looked at Clef with anxiety. "Have earthquakes like that been happening recently?"
"No, not at all." Clef responded quietly and began to probe the land for causes.
He was hoping to find some natural cause for that earthquake to happen, but part of him already knew that that wouldn't be the case. Clef remained quiet delving for quite sometime to try and find the source of the problem. He didn't even look up as footsteps came nearer, pattering at a quick run towards the room. It was Tarta and Tatra arriving and scanning the room noticing that Clef was in some sort of trance and then saw Umi and the others from Cephiro looking as worried as both of them felt.
"Is everyone here all right?" Tatra asked, looking around the room as everyone nodded.
"Cephiro's not supposed to have any natural disasters, right?" Tarta looked inquiringly at Umi.
Umi shook her head. "Cephiro is being created by the people who love this country. Everyone's hearts are pooling together to make Cephiro peaceful and beautiful and since their no reason for anyone to worry about Cephiro's current conditions, so I don't see why something like this would happen. It doesn't look good, whatever the reason." She finished glancing at Clef again who was still in a trance.
Suddenly, his eyes were opened again and he looked around the room quickly. "Another one's coming!"
The sentence was barely finished before another earthquake struck, leaving many individuals in the room teetering backwards and forwards until finally they fell to the ground. Umi fell back into the chair she had been sitting in, but was not feeling the earthquake for very long as reality was replaced by darkness.
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Umi stood in the midst of the darkness feeling many presences all around her, but seeing nothing. A crystal giving off the only light in the pitch-black place came wandering down towards Umi's outstretched hands. She only studied it for a few seconds as it disappeared entirely, a wave of darkness consuming it, then spiraling upward with another spiral intertwining. Quick as lightning they headed towards Umi and she felt herself disappear within the darkness.
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"Umi! Umi!" She heard Ascot's voice calling her as she came back to herself. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm just fine." She replied still feeling a little shaken. "What about everyone else?"
"I believe everyone is all right. Though someone should probably go check on how the others are faring." Presea replied with vivid concern.
"Lafarga? What is it? What's wrong?"
Clef looked in the direction Caldina was shouting at Lafarga, sensing the same thing he did. "Monsters," Lafarga replied, "I sense the presence of monsters coming from outside the castle."
"How could that be? The monsters in Cephiro had disappeared up until now." Clef was now trying to sense exactly where they were. "They're attacking the ships from the other countries!" Clef said horrified. "Where did they come from?"
During the four-month period, the Bravada, Dreamchild and NSX had taken trips home, dropping off some of their servants and soldiers who were no longer needed. The Bravada and Dreamchild had returned with a few of their servants still on board, but the NSX was replaced by a smaller transport ship called the ESI, carrying the remainder of the soldiers staying on diplomatic orders. These servants and soldiers made their living inside the ship most of the time and if monsters were attacking, they were definitely in trouble.
"Guru Clef, I'll head over immediately!" Lafarga said urgently as he and Caldina both ran to get to the ships before it was too late.
"Presea, Ascot, go find the others in this castle. There may be a chance that monsters may get inside the castle. Hurry!" Clef shouted and both of them took off at a run.
"Clef," Umi spoke but stopped as he shook his head.
"I don't want you involved in this. You don't have a weapon or magic right now and you've already done so much for this country. Please leave this to us."
"Then let her come with us and we'll protect her." Tarta interrupted as she summoned her sword and shield. "I want to help you out in any way I can!"
"That's right! We want to help you protect this country and all the people we've met here. Please allow us to help you warn the others." Tatra, who usually sounded very sweet and calm, sounded very forceful about this.
"All right," said Clef giving in, " but be very careful."
With that the three of them left them nodded their consent and left.
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Lafarga and Caldina had arrived at the place where the ships had docked, only to find them swarming with monsters. The monsters were viciously tearing at the outsides of the ships, though it didn't look like they had managed to get inside yet. It also looked like the people inside the ships had chosen not to fight back, understandable when the ground was completely infested with these creatures. Curiously, it looked like there were only two types of monsters: harpies and minotaurs. The minotaurs were charging the ships with their brute force, while the harpies where using their wings to create gusts of wind that weakened the surface and then they tried to tear it apart with their talons.
"Be careful Caldina," Lafarga said unsheathing his sword, "we're terribly outnumbered. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed."
"Right," she said holding the daggers that Presea had given her. "Let's go."
Lafarga let off several swings of his sword, the sheer pressure from the swings tearing the nearest monsters to bloody shreds. Caldina slashed at any monster that was close as the fighting began. Many of the monsters turned their attention away from the ships to the newcomers, eager to rip them apart. The harpies were throwing gusts of wind to keep them off their balance, while trying to damage them with their razor sharp talons. The minotaurs were charging and slashing at them with their claws and horns. Lafarga handled most of the minotaurs, while Caldina, with her agility allowing her to dodge the wind that was coming at her, took care of the harpies. They had received very little damage, wiping out more then half the monster's numbers, but still quite a few remained. Those that were left were ignoring Caldina and Lafarga, continuing their attacks upon the ships, eager to get at the people inside.
"I can't attack them when they're that close to the ships." Lafarga said breathing heavily. "The pressure from my blade would damage the ships and might give them an opening to go through."
"Doncha worry 'bout a thing." Caldina winked up at him. "Leave it to me!"
Caldina ran past him and then began to ring her bells while she danced, the illusionary incense touching the monsters. Caldina created the illusion of a group of helpless people too frightened to move, huddled as far away from the ships as she could manage. The monsters, hearing the horrified cries and scream, took the bait greedily, looking for a good meal. That was all Lafarga needed as he swung his blade, crushing the remaining monsters, severing them or splitting them in half. When they were completely exterminated, Caldina destroyed the illusion with a sigh and felt Lafarga put his hands on her shoulders.
"You truly are amazing," he said looking down at her affectionately. "You're not hurt are you?"
"Only a few scratches, I'll live, believe me. I'm jus' glad we got here in time. Though those ships have seen better days." Caldina looked over at them assessing the damage. " We should check on the people inside, then report back to Clef."
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Fuu was anything but relaxed. Two earthquakes in a short period of time in a country that natural disasters didn't occur in had shattered her idea of a peaceful day in Cephiro. Something was indisputably wrong and Fuu was worried about the others, particularly Umi and Hikaru. Ferio and Fuu had retreated alone together until they ran into Aska, Sang Yung and Chang Ang and they began to converse when it happened. Aska, who had been sitting on the ground since the first earthquake, got up and brushed herself off.
"Something's wrong, isn't it Fuu? Cephiro isn't usually like this, right?
"I really do not know, Ms. Aska." Fuu replied gently. "I am hoping for the best in this situation, but-"
The third earthquake of the day struck without warning, as Aska fell to the ground along with Sang Yung and Chanan. Fuu cried out in alarm and was caught by Ferio before she could fall.
"This is crazy!" Ferio shouted over the rumbling. "Three earthquakes in one day! What the hell's going on?!"
Fuu silently agreed with Ferio before she felt herself lose consciousness.
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She found herself kneeling on a glowing surface showing her reflection within itself. Fuu looked up upon hearing a clanking noise upon the surface and saw something coming towards her. Finally, it became visible and its eyes hit Fuu's dead on and she felt almost as if it read her mind.
"A horse or perhaps a Pegasus?"
Indeed in the glowing light she could see this astounding white creature had wings and a golden horn protruding from its forehead.
"Help me, maiden." The creature spoke to her mind to mind and by the voice in her head she realized the Pegasus was male.
He lowered his head and disappeared leaving only a golden crystal, which Fuu reached out to touch. As soon as her hands were close to it, it glowed, then cracked and shattered, showering pieces into the darkness and as she shielded herself she felt something warm enter her.
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Fuu came back to herself quickly and felt the earthquake stop. She sighed as Ferio let go of her then went over to the people of Fahren.
"Are all of you okay?" He asked as Sang Yung helped Chang Ang to their feet.
" Yes, but I think we've had quite enough of earthquakes for one-" Sang Yung was cut off by Chang Ang putting a hand on his shoulder. "I sense something watching us," he whispered quietly.
They all became quiet and alert then, looking around them cautiously. Fuu searched carefully, trying to determine the source of unrest.
"Fuu, look out!"
She turned quickly to see a small black creature with red-slit eyes and large teeth, flying straight towards her. Fuu cried out as the thing was coming at her quickly and she was without magic or a weapon. It was a fast creature, but it would not taste blood for Ferio sliced it in half, killing the creature as black blood trailed down his curved sword. He turned back towards Fuu smiling and she gave him her thanks.
"Ferio, we've got trouble!" Sang Yung shouted grabbing his attention.
Indeed they did, for the room was completely filled with these black creatures all showing off their teeth and making a sound that was supposed to be laughter, but it was horribly mangled and grating to the ears. They were completely surrounded, with no means of escape in sight.
Authors Note: Yikes! That was really long. Sorry about that! The next one will be shorter, I promise!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. They belong to CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth and Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon.
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Geo was the first to come to his senses after seeing what he'd desired for so long come true; his commander and best friend awake and moving.
"Eagle?" Geo whispered quietly breaking the silence.
Eagle who seemed to be lost within a trance looked up from his bed, his golden eyes resting on Geo and Zazu. Recognition sparked in them, followed by what must have been the same disbelief that had left the two of them dumbstruck before. The disbelief in Geo subsided, as he could bear it no longer. He let his happiness at his friend's revival overwhelm him, letting even the tremendous earthquake that had just befallen them be forgotten in the back of his mind.
"Eagle, you're awake!" Geo cried as he pulled Eagle into a very tight hug. Eagle returned it, smiling, finally coming to terms with the reality of his awakening. "You can't imagine how glad I am to see you awake." Geo said as he released Eagle from his grasp.
"I think I have a pretty good idea if that display of emotion was any clue to your feelings." Eagle replied smiling jokingly at his old friend.
Eagle started to say something else, but didn't get the chance as Zazu sprang upon him, nearly knocking him backward by the force of the spring. Zazu hugged him tightly as Eagle regained his composure and returned the hug with a smile on his face.
"I take it you're glad to see me too?" Eagle chuckled as Zazu nodded energetically, still hugging him. "I missed being able to move and talk to you face to face as well, believe me."
"It's incredible that you're awake!" Zazu exclaimed finally letting go of him. "Guru Clef told us that you weren't supposed to wake up for another six months now. Yet here you are awake and moving. I can't wait to see everyone's faces when they find you walking around! Though I wish you could have come around at a better time," said Zazu quite ruefully. "I'm sure you felt that huge earthquake we just had."
"Yes, I was actually awake during it. Nice wake up call really," Eagle went on dryly. "Really, I feel like maybe that earthquake was what helped me wake up."
Geo, who had been listening intently to the conversation, felt a slight frown come across his face. Though Eagle was trying to act cheerful and completely tensionless, Geo could still see a smidgen of worry behind his façade. He seriously began to doubt that Eagle was telling the whole story, but right at the moment he wouldn't prod Eagle about it.
"Well, since you're awake you should try walking for your first time in four months." Geo said teasingly. "Think you can handle that?"
Eagle put his feet flat on the floor then stood up slowly and successfully. He smiled at Geo, before taking one step and stumbling so that Geo and Zazu had to catch him.
"Looks like I'm out of practice." Eagle stated looking up at Geo and placing a hand on Zazu's shoulder to try and regain his balance and obtain support.
"Well, just put one arm around my shoulders and we'll walk with you. We need to see Clef about that earthquake anyway and he's a ways away from here. You'll get plenty of practice by the time we're there." Geo winked at Eagle as he helped to give him some balance.
"If that's settled, then let's go see Guru Clef!" Zazu spoke up to them and they proceeded onward to learn about the cause of the earthquake
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Guru Clef had been in the room where he had first met the magic knights when they had arrived in Cephiro the second time. Umi, Presea, Caldina, Ascot, and Lafarga had all joined him in that room, giving Umi some updates on Cephiro's current condition and enjoying each other's company. That was when the earthquake hit and once it was over Clef was deeply troubled as was everyone else around him.
"Clef! What's going on?" Umi stood up and looked at Clef with anxiety. "Have earthquakes like that been happening recently?"
"No, not at all." Clef responded quietly and began to probe the land for causes.
He was hoping to find some natural cause for that earthquake to happen, but part of him already knew that that wouldn't be the case. Clef remained quiet delving for quite sometime to try and find the source of the problem. He didn't even look up as footsteps came nearer, pattering at a quick run towards the room. It was Tarta and Tatra arriving and scanning the room noticing that Clef was in some sort of trance and then saw Umi and the others from Cephiro looking as worried as both of them felt.
"Is everyone here all right?" Tatra asked, looking around the room as everyone nodded.
"Cephiro's not supposed to have any natural disasters, right?" Tarta looked inquiringly at Umi.
Umi shook her head. "Cephiro is being created by the people who love this country. Everyone's hearts are pooling together to make Cephiro peaceful and beautiful and since their no reason for anyone to worry about Cephiro's current conditions, so I don't see why something like this would happen. It doesn't look good, whatever the reason." She finished glancing at Clef again who was still in a trance.
Suddenly, his eyes were opened again and he looked around the room quickly. "Another one's coming!"
The sentence was barely finished before another earthquake struck, leaving many individuals in the room teetering backwards and forwards until finally they fell to the ground. Umi fell back into the chair she had been sitting in, but was not feeling the earthquake for very long as reality was replaced by darkness.
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Umi stood in the midst of the darkness feeling many presences all around her, but seeing nothing. A crystal giving off the only light in the pitch-black place came wandering down towards Umi's outstretched hands. She only studied it for a few seconds as it disappeared entirely, a wave of darkness consuming it, then spiraling upward with another spiral intertwining. Quick as lightning they headed towards Umi and she felt herself disappear within the darkness.
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"Umi! Umi!" She heard Ascot's voice calling her as she came back to herself. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm just fine." She replied still feeling a little shaken. "What about everyone else?"
"I believe everyone is all right. Though someone should probably go check on how the others are faring." Presea replied with vivid concern.
"Lafarga? What is it? What's wrong?"
Clef looked in the direction Caldina was shouting at Lafarga, sensing the same thing he did. "Monsters," Lafarga replied, "I sense the presence of monsters coming from outside the castle."
"How could that be? The monsters in Cephiro had disappeared up until now." Clef was now trying to sense exactly where they were. "They're attacking the ships from the other countries!" Clef said horrified. "Where did they come from?"
During the four-month period, the Bravada, Dreamchild and NSX had taken trips home, dropping off some of their servants and soldiers who were no longer needed. The Bravada and Dreamchild had returned with a few of their servants still on board, but the NSX was replaced by a smaller transport ship called the ESI, carrying the remainder of the soldiers staying on diplomatic orders. These servants and soldiers made their living inside the ship most of the time and if monsters were attacking, they were definitely in trouble.
"Guru Clef, I'll head over immediately!" Lafarga said urgently as he and Caldina both ran to get to the ships before it was too late.
"Presea, Ascot, go find the others in this castle. There may be a chance that monsters may get inside the castle. Hurry!" Clef shouted and both of them took off at a run.
"Clef," Umi spoke but stopped as he shook his head.
"I don't want you involved in this. You don't have a weapon or magic right now and you've already done so much for this country. Please leave this to us."
"Then let her come with us and we'll protect her." Tarta interrupted as she summoned her sword and shield. "I want to help you out in any way I can!"
"That's right! We want to help you protect this country and all the people we've met here. Please allow us to help you warn the others." Tatra, who usually sounded very sweet and calm, sounded very forceful about this.
"All right," said Clef giving in, " but be very careful."
With that the three of them left them nodded their consent and left.
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Lafarga and Caldina had arrived at the place where the ships had docked, only to find them swarming with monsters. The monsters were viciously tearing at the outsides of the ships, though it didn't look like they had managed to get inside yet. It also looked like the people inside the ships had chosen not to fight back, understandable when the ground was completely infested with these creatures. Curiously, it looked like there were only two types of monsters: harpies and minotaurs. The minotaurs were charging the ships with their brute force, while the harpies where using their wings to create gusts of wind that weakened the surface and then they tried to tear it apart with their talons.
"Be careful Caldina," Lafarga said unsheathing his sword, "we're terribly outnumbered. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed."
"Right," she said holding the daggers that Presea had given her. "Let's go."
Lafarga let off several swings of his sword, the sheer pressure from the swings tearing the nearest monsters to bloody shreds. Caldina slashed at any monster that was close as the fighting began. Many of the monsters turned their attention away from the ships to the newcomers, eager to rip them apart. The harpies were throwing gusts of wind to keep them off their balance, while trying to damage them with their razor sharp talons. The minotaurs were charging and slashing at them with their claws and horns. Lafarga handled most of the minotaurs, while Caldina, with her agility allowing her to dodge the wind that was coming at her, took care of the harpies. They had received very little damage, wiping out more then half the monster's numbers, but still quite a few remained. Those that were left were ignoring Caldina and Lafarga, continuing their attacks upon the ships, eager to get at the people inside.
"I can't attack them when they're that close to the ships." Lafarga said breathing heavily. "The pressure from my blade would damage the ships and might give them an opening to go through."
"Doncha worry 'bout a thing." Caldina winked up at him. "Leave it to me!"
Caldina ran past him and then began to ring her bells while she danced, the illusionary incense touching the monsters. Caldina created the illusion of a group of helpless people too frightened to move, huddled as far away from the ships as she could manage. The monsters, hearing the horrified cries and scream, took the bait greedily, looking for a good meal. That was all Lafarga needed as he swung his blade, crushing the remaining monsters, severing them or splitting them in half. When they were completely exterminated, Caldina destroyed the illusion with a sigh and felt Lafarga put his hands on her shoulders.
"You truly are amazing," he said looking down at her affectionately. "You're not hurt are you?"
"Only a few scratches, I'll live, believe me. I'm jus' glad we got here in time. Though those ships have seen better days." Caldina looked over at them assessing the damage. " We should check on the people inside, then report back to Clef."
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Fuu was anything but relaxed. Two earthquakes in a short period of time in a country that natural disasters didn't occur in had shattered her idea of a peaceful day in Cephiro. Something was indisputably wrong and Fuu was worried about the others, particularly Umi and Hikaru. Ferio and Fuu had retreated alone together until they ran into Aska, Sang Yung and Chang Ang and they began to converse when it happened. Aska, who had been sitting on the ground since the first earthquake, got up and brushed herself off.
"Something's wrong, isn't it Fuu? Cephiro isn't usually like this, right?
"I really do not know, Ms. Aska." Fuu replied gently. "I am hoping for the best in this situation, but-"
The third earthquake of the day struck without warning, as Aska fell to the ground along with Sang Yung and Chanan. Fuu cried out in alarm and was caught by Ferio before she could fall.
"This is crazy!" Ferio shouted over the rumbling. "Three earthquakes in one day! What the hell's going on?!"
Fuu silently agreed with Ferio before she felt herself lose consciousness.
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She found herself kneeling on a glowing surface showing her reflection within itself. Fuu looked up upon hearing a clanking noise upon the surface and saw something coming towards her. Finally, it became visible and its eyes hit Fuu's dead on and she felt almost as if it read her mind.
"A horse or perhaps a Pegasus?"
Indeed in the glowing light she could see this astounding white creature had wings and a golden horn protruding from its forehead.
"Help me, maiden." The creature spoke to her mind to mind and by the voice in her head she realized the Pegasus was male.
He lowered his head and disappeared leaving only a golden crystal, which Fuu reached out to touch. As soon as her hands were close to it, it glowed, then cracked and shattered, showering pieces into the darkness and as she shielded herself she felt something warm enter her.
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Fuu came back to herself quickly and felt the earthquake stop. She sighed as Ferio let go of her then went over to the people of Fahren.
"Are all of you okay?" He asked as Sang Yung helped Chang Ang to their feet.
" Yes, but I think we've had quite enough of earthquakes for one-" Sang Yung was cut off by Chang Ang putting a hand on his shoulder. "I sense something watching us," he whispered quietly.
They all became quiet and alert then, looking around them cautiously. Fuu searched carefully, trying to determine the source of unrest.
"Fuu, look out!"
She turned quickly to see a small black creature with red-slit eyes and large teeth, flying straight towards her. Fuu cried out as the thing was coming at her quickly and she was without magic or a weapon. It was a fast creature, but it would not taste blood for Ferio sliced it in half, killing the creature as black blood trailed down his curved sword. He turned back towards Fuu smiling and she gave him her thanks.
"Ferio, we've got trouble!" Sang Yung shouted grabbing his attention.
Indeed they did, for the room was completely filled with these black creatures all showing off their teeth and making a sound that was supposed to be laughter, but it was horribly mangled and grating to the ears. They were completely surrounded, with no means of escape in sight.
Authors Note: Yikes! That was really long. Sorry about that! The next one will be shorter, I promise!