Author's Note: The Signet Spheres were created by Charle Frahma to seal the
power of the Moon Objects. When destroyed, the Moon Objects can be used to
create the God of Destruction. Since the Signet Spheres are already gone,
the Divine Dragoon has that part of his plot taken care of for him. He
doesn't need to deal with those. However, there is no Moon that Never Sets
anymore, so does that mean that the God of Destruction cannot be reborn?
Maybe, maybe not. Could the Divine Dragoon has some other plans for the
Moon Objects? Maybe, maybe not. But, no matter what he wants with the Moon
Objects, he still needs the Moon Child. But without the Moon that Never
Sets, there IS no Moon Child, right? Maybe, maybe not. I'm not giving away
anything yet. Bwahahahaha. Evil me.
On a different note, giggleplex mentioned that 'opposites attract', when I expressed doubts over a Shade/Aquaria pairing. I suppose that's true, but there are opposites, and then there are... well... OPPOSITES. First of all, he's twelve years older than she is. Secondly, and more importantly, I just can't figure out what they could ever see in each other. Shade would probably kill Aquaria if forced to spend long periods of time with her, and his constant angsty seriousness would bore her very quickly anyway. Furthermore, if I can't figure that romance out, I can't very well write it now, can I? Sorry, but I think that pairing is shot. Then again, who knows? Anything is possible...
Oh, and by the way, since the Dragons are in this Chapter, I forgot to mention something about the Jade Dragon. Just because the Grand Jade Dragon was like Feyrbrand doesn't necessarily mean that the mating pair was like Feyrbrand. Since the egg was laid by the mating female, that means that the offspring Dragon that follows Phil is also like the Jade Dragon seen in Albert's summon. Just to clear that up.
Chapter 41
En route to Millie Seaseu, the group stopped to pick up Dragons for Oraeus and Aquaria, who had not been with the group at the time. All seven Dragons were growing rapidly, from the size of a chicken at the time of their birth to the size of a large-breed dog. The group consisted Balaeris the Red-Eye Dragon, Razeroth the Dark Dragon, Ikarus the Jade Dragon, Kujura the Silver Dragon, Pacina the Violet Dragon, Jineraq the Golden Dragon, and Merindel the Sea Dragon. After retrieving the new Dragons, the group moved on to Millie Seaseu. Within a few minutes, they stood in the throne room of the Crystal Palace, the Dragons and the letter from the King of Serdio removing all doubts of their identities. The Queen listened politely as they explained, while an armored female knight with brown hair stood at her side. When they finished, the two women spoke in hushed voices for a few moments before the Queen addressed the Dragoons.
"We are of course honored by your presence, and would like to assist in any way we can."
Rayen spoke with polite firmness. "I don't believe that will be necessary. We don't want to put your citizens in danger if we can avoid it."
The Queen motioned to the female knight, who stepped forward. "This is Nieva, the Second Sacred Sister of Deningrad. We would be greatly comforted if she were to help you in the defense of the Moon Mirror."
Rayen studied the newcomer with interest. She was older than he was, Rayen guessed about twenty-four. She wore her armor with little hindrance, and she appeared comfortable with the rapier blade at her hip. Rayen turned to the group, all of whom nodded. He turned back to the Queen. "We would be honored, your Majesty."
A few minutes later, the group was explaining the plan to their new comrade. The Dragoons would split up into pairs, each engaging the Divine Dragoon individually. Dawn and Aquaria would be the first wave, Oraeus and Phil the second, Kyra and Shade the third, and Rayen the final. The Dragons would remain with their respective Dragoons, while Sean and Nieva would stay with the Moon Mirror, ready to get rid of it should something go wrong. The object of the plan was for the first three waves to hold off and weaken the enemy long enough for Rayen to finish him off for good.
The Sacred Sister seemed doubtful. "Can you beat him by yourself? I saw what he did in Fletz..."
Rayen sighed before answering. "If all goes well, we shouldn't have a problem. The first three groups will weaken him, and I have the Dragon Buster, and... we've planned something else as well."
The female knight looked surprised. "Really? What is it?"
Rayen shook his head. "We cannot say. Information might leak to where it will defeat the plan's entire purpose. It must remain secret."
Nieva nodded, and she left to retrieve the Moon Mirror from the Queen. Sean glanced back at the group once more before following. Everyone gradually melted away to go about their business. The Divine Dragoon wouldn't be here any time soon.
Shade remained by the Red-Eye, examining the Fire Dragoon's bemused expression. "Worried?"
Rayen gave a gloomy chuckle. "Worried? Well, let's see. In a few hours, a super-powerful warrior will be coming to this city to retrieve an artifact which will allow him to reawaken a god who will annihilate all life on this planet, and the only way we can stop him is for me to do something I've never even attempted before. Yeah, I'd say I'm a little tense."
Balaeris spoke up at this point. "Shouldn't we have come here first instead of grabbing the other Dragons? It would have given us more time to prepare, and you could have practiced... the thing."
Rayen chuckled again. "Prepare for what? We know the plan. It isn't exactly complicated. As for 'the thing', as you so eloquently put it, it's better to hope I can do it, rather than try it and find out I can't. Besides, if I were able to use it, everyone would know. It's not exactly easy to conceal. Then the Divine Dragoon would find out, one way or another, and the entire plan would go down the tubes."
Shade nodded in agreement, while the Dragon sighed resignedly. "I suppose so..."
Shade left as well, while Balaeris and Rayen stayed behind. Rayen waved to the young Red-Eye dismissively, and the Dragon took off, leaving the Fire Dragon Knight alone with his thoughts. Rayen stood on the crystal citadel, mulling through his notions over and over. He had his doubts about the whole thing, but the response from the others had been so overwhelming he didn't have the heart to bring them all down to earth. It would require more than a little power, power Rayen wasn't sure he had yet. So much was poised on this, and the young Dragoon was haunted by doubt more and more as time went on.
Kyra was on another parapet, examining Rayen. Now more than ever, he confused her to no end. He was so inconsistent. Sometimes he was completely and utterly confident in his own abilities and the abilities of others, but other times, like now, doubt was etched on his face. Villains and traitors she understood, they at least followed patterns. But the Red-Eye was always changing, flickering and reshaping himself like a candle flame. Understanding of the Fire Dragon Knight was constantly eluding the grasp of her calculating mind.
Rayen grabbed the Dragon Buster and placed it on the crystal battlement. He should keep it ready, just in case the first resort failed. He didn't want to fight the Divine Dragoon in hand to hand combat if he could avoid it. He had matched his opponent well in Fletz, but he had the upper hand then, and he wasn't sure he could win if he didn't have some sort of advantage. Then again, that was what the first three waves were for this time, so he might actually be able to pull this off. He looked up, and spotted an irregularity on the horizon. It was the Divine Dragoon; there was no mistaking it. He signaled to Kyra, who sped off to regroup the others and get everyone in place. He pulled the ruby Dragoon Spirit from his pocket, gripping it tightly, drawing comfort from the crimson radiance that pulsed in its faceted depths.
It was time.
Author's Note: Yay, chapter over! Boring, I know, but it was basically introducing a new character (Nieva, for all you slow people), outlining the plan for defense of Deningrad, and picking up those two Dragons. Next chapter will be extra long, 'cause the Divine Dragoon comes calling!
On a different note, giggleplex mentioned that 'opposites attract', when I expressed doubts over a Shade/Aquaria pairing. I suppose that's true, but there are opposites, and then there are... well... OPPOSITES. First of all, he's twelve years older than she is. Secondly, and more importantly, I just can't figure out what they could ever see in each other. Shade would probably kill Aquaria if forced to spend long periods of time with her, and his constant angsty seriousness would bore her very quickly anyway. Furthermore, if I can't figure that romance out, I can't very well write it now, can I? Sorry, but I think that pairing is shot. Then again, who knows? Anything is possible...
Oh, and by the way, since the Dragons are in this Chapter, I forgot to mention something about the Jade Dragon. Just because the Grand Jade Dragon was like Feyrbrand doesn't necessarily mean that the mating pair was like Feyrbrand. Since the egg was laid by the mating female, that means that the offspring Dragon that follows Phil is also like the Jade Dragon seen in Albert's summon. Just to clear that up.
Chapter 41
En route to Millie Seaseu, the group stopped to pick up Dragons for Oraeus and Aquaria, who had not been with the group at the time. All seven Dragons were growing rapidly, from the size of a chicken at the time of their birth to the size of a large-breed dog. The group consisted Balaeris the Red-Eye Dragon, Razeroth the Dark Dragon, Ikarus the Jade Dragon, Kujura the Silver Dragon, Pacina the Violet Dragon, Jineraq the Golden Dragon, and Merindel the Sea Dragon. After retrieving the new Dragons, the group moved on to Millie Seaseu. Within a few minutes, they stood in the throne room of the Crystal Palace, the Dragons and the letter from the King of Serdio removing all doubts of their identities. The Queen listened politely as they explained, while an armored female knight with brown hair stood at her side. When they finished, the two women spoke in hushed voices for a few moments before the Queen addressed the Dragoons.
"We are of course honored by your presence, and would like to assist in any way we can."
Rayen spoke with polite firmness. "I don't believe that will be necessary. We don't want to put your citizens in danger if we can avoid it."
The Queen motioned to the female knight, who stepped forward. "This is Nieva, the Second Sacred Sister of Deningrad. We would be greatly comforted if she were to help you in the defense of the Moon Mirror."
Rayen studied the newcomer with interest. She was older than he was, Rayen guessed about twenty-four. She wore her armor with little hindrance, and she appeared comfortable with the rapier blade at her hip. Rayen turned to the group, all of whom nodded. He turned back to the Queen. "We would be honored, your Majesty."
A few minutes later, the group was explaining the plan to their new comrade. The Dragoons would split up into pairs, each engaging the Divine Dragoon individually. Dawn and Aquaria would be the first wave, Oraeus and Phil the second, Kyra and Shade the third, and Rayen the final. The Dragons would remain with their respective Dragoons, while Sean and Nieva would stay with the Moon Mirror, ready to get rid of it should something go wrong. The object of the plan was for the first three waves to hold off and weaken the enemy long enough for Rayen to finish him off for good.
The Sacred Sister seemed doubtful. "Can you beat him by yourself? I saw what he did in Fletz..."
Rayen sighed before answering. "If all goes well, we shouldn't have a problem. The first three groups will weaken him, and I have the Dragon Buster, and... we've planned something else as well."
The female knight looked surprised. "Really? What is it?"
Rayen shook his head. "We cannot say. Information might leak to where it will defeat the plan's entire purpose. It must remain secret."
Nieva nodded, and she left to retrieve the Moon Mirror from the Queen. Sean glanced back at the group once more before following. Everyone gradually melted away to go about their business. The Divine Dragoon wouldn't be here any time soon.
Shade remained by the Red-Eye, examining the Fire Dragoon's bemused expression. "Worried?"
Rayen gave a gloomy chuckle. "Worried? Well, let's see. In a few hours, a super-powerful warrior will be coming to this city to retrieve an artifact which will allow him to reawaken a god who will annihilate all life on this planet, and the only way we can stop him is for me to do something I've never even attempted before. Yeah, I'd say I'm a little tense."
Balaeris spoke up at this point. "Shouldn't we have come here first instead of grabbing the other Dragons? It would have given us more time to prepare, and you could have practiced... the thing."
Rayen chuckled again. "Prepare for what? We know the plan. It isn't exactly complicated. As for 'the thing', as you so eloquently put it, it's better to hope I can do it, rather than try it and find out I can't. Besides, if I were able to use it, everyone would know. It's not exactly easy to conceal. Then the Divine Dragoon would find out, one way or another, and the entire plan would go down the tubes."
Shade nodded in agreement, while the Dragon sighed resignedly. "I suppose so..."
Shade left as well, while Balaeris and Rayen stayed behind. Rayen waved to the young Red-Eye dismissively, and the Dragon took off, leaving the Fire Dragon Knight alone with his thoughts. Rayen stood on the crystal citadel, mulling through his notions over and over. He had his doubts about the whole thing, but the response from the others had been so overwhelming he didn't have the heart to bring them all down to earth. It would require more than a little power, power Rayen wasn't sure he had yet. So much was poised on this, and the young Dragoon was haunted by doubt more and more as time went on.
Kyra was on another parapet, examining Rayen. Now more than ever, he confused her to no end. He was so inconsistent. Sometimes he was completely and utterly confident in his own abilities and the abilities of others, but other times, like now, doubt was etched on his face. Villains and traitors she understood, they at least followed patterns. But the Red-Eye was always changing, flickering and reshaping himself like a candle flame. Understanding of the Fire Dragon Knight was constantly eluding the grasp of her calculating mind.
Rayen grabbed the Dragon Buster and placed it on the crystal battlement. He should keep it ready, just in case the first resort failed. He didn't want to fight the Divine Dragoon in hand to hand combat if he could avoid it. He had matched his opponent well in Fletz, but he had the upper hand then, and he wasn't sure he could win if he didn't have some sort of advantage. Then again, that was what the first three waves were for this time, so he might actually be able to pull this off. He looked up, and spotted an irregularity on the horizon. It was the Divine Dragoon; there was no mistaking it. He signaled to Kyra, who sped off to regroup the others and get everyone in place. He pulled the ruby Dragoon Spirit from his pocket, gripping it tightly, drawing comfort from the crimson radiance that pulsed in its faceted depths.
It was time.
Author's Note: Yay, chapter over! Boring, I know, but it was basically introducing a new character (Nieva, for all you slow people), outlining the plan for defense of Deningrad, and picking up those two Dragons. Next chapter will be extra long, 'cause the Divine Dragoon comes calling!