DISCLAIMER: I don't own many of the names in this story I also don't own Beyblade or Harry Potter

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WITCH BLADERS

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: A NEWCOMER

Thorn had decided to go to the fencing hall while Kai decided to hit the punch bags.

Thorn walked into the oak panelled hall the walls were covered in knives and swords and there were suites of armour all over the place.

She stood taking in the sounds of clashing metal and people shouting as they hit someone, she sensed someone creeping up behind her, she turned round and blocked a girl's attack with her foil.

You always were good with weapons. She said lowering her own foil.

Nice to see you Clarity what are you doing here? Thorn asked

To see the Goddess bring Dantes to a crumbling end She answered

Good isn't she? Clarity said gesturing to one fencer

I wouldn't know Thorn replied

She calls herself Midnight; partly so because her hair's midnight blue she only fights for money and it's the same for blading, she's good almost as good as you are that's why not many people take her on…. wanna meet her? Clarity asked excitedly

The pair had stopped duelling and one of them took their mask off, it was a girl with midnight blue hair.

Midnight. Clarity said

Clarity. She replied

This is- Clarity began

Thorn I believe, some say you're a legend with any weapon why don't we have a bet? Midnight asked in a pompous tone

Okay Thorn said sinisterly

Clarity? Midnight asked

No thanks I don't like catfights. Clarity answered throwing her foil up and catching it

Masks on…. on guard. The referee said

Thorn stood with her left hand behind her back while Midnight chose to have her left hand in the air, the duellers began.

Midnight hit her once and they began the fight again, Midnight hit her again.

Want to continue? She asked

Why don't we make this bet interesting by upping the stakes a little? Thorn asked showing her a ruby.

Fair enough. Midnight answered

They began to fight again Thorn stabbed her hand.

Want to continue? Thorn asked

Since we are upping the stakes why don't we do this the old fashioned way? First to draw blood on the torso wins? Midnight asked

I'm down with that. Thorn replied brandishing a beautiful samurai sword while Midnight chose a broad sword.

They began fighting properly with no padding and masks on, the castle rang with clashing metal.

Midnight looked at a suite of armour all of a sudden it went hurtling towards Thorn; she fell on her back.

Midnight began trying to jab her with the sharp broadsword but Thorn dodged she picked up her sword and flipped herself onto her feet again.

Every time Midnight gave a blow to Thorn's sword Thorn would only attack more fiercely.

Then Thorn's sword got knocked out of her hands.

Now you've lost. Midnight said getting ready to stab her.

Just what I want you to think. Thorn said

Thorn back flipped picked her sword up and cut Midnight just above her belly button.

Enough! Clarity shouted firmly

I'm sure I'll be seeing you again. Thorn muttered then walked away

Could she be a Wiccan too? Could she have the power over metal? Thorn wondered when they got back to their dormitory.

Thorn had an idea if there was ever a question that needed answering she would go and ask Gaia the keeper of knowledge.

She stood before the large fireplace.

By charm of one, this spell's begun

By charm of two, this spell come true

By charm of three, the spell shall be

By charm of four, the open door

She chanted suddenly a roaring fire appeared with lilac flames.

The flames separated revealing a door.

Thorn where are you going? Dune asked

To see an old friend of mine I won't be long. She said

The door closed behind her.

Thorn had found the most gigantic library imaginable.

Welcome Thorn it isn't everyday the Goddess visits us mere librarians. Gaia said kindly.

The librarians were giants literally Gaia had to pick her up to see her clearly she sat comfortably in his palm.

I have something to ask you old friend, Are there only meant to be four chosen ones and not five instead? She asked the giant

Of course there are why do you ask? He asked curiously

I fought someone today with the power over metal. Thorn explained Gaia did not look happy he looked like he was keeping something.

Gaia who is she? Tell me I must know Thorn demanded

Gaia had always been obedient and did whatever the Goddess said so he had to tell her.

The elves and I knew this day would come when you two would meet. Gaia said sadly

What do you mean? Thorn asked

Midnight is your sister Thorn; your blood sister. Gaia answered

But that's impossible. Thorn said

You see the elves took a sample of your DNA when you were very young so that if anything happened to you they could create a replica, of course came the dreaded day when those men took you and your sisters from us and you ended up in Russia, the elves thought you were dead so they went about creating a replica of you they mixed elf DNA with it and so you have Midnight. But even that wasn't good to last she was merely a foetus in a test tube when she was stolen and brought up to hate everything we held dear she knows nothing but dark arts and black magic. Gaia explained

Why did everyone keep me from this? She asked

For your protection we didn't want you to know that someday you would have to end up killing your own sister if it was necessary. Gaia said sadly

But that's where you're wrong, I sensed good in her but she seems confused about who she is and where she comes from. Thorn explained

You have sensed this? Gaia asked

Yes I have she doesn't mean to hurt anyone she takes no pleasure in taking an innocent life. Thorn answered

Perhaps there is still hope; I hope you have the answers to your questions my lady. Gaia said putting her back on the floor

Thank you old friend and if there is a time when I forget to see you please remind me. She said before walking back through the door.

She soon arrived back in the dormitory

Your right you didn't take long. Dune said smiling

Thorn smiled warmly

I'll save you Midnight you won't be tormented no more. She thought

*** Meanwhile ***

Midnight woke up with a start

I'll save you Midnight you won't be tormented no more. Came a soft familiar calm voice

Midnight felt an overwhelming feel of calm she drifted back to sleep.