Hitomi continued to jump about from building to building after Kotori. She was beyond furious and she knew that Kotori had helped in setting Cavin free.
Kotori continued to jump from building to building when she finally landed on the ground near the Councillors Tower. She turned around and was just about to head towards the crowd near the training grounds when she bumped into Hitomi.
"Ah, what are you doing here," yelped Kotori astonished.
"WHY, did you free Cavin," said Hitomi in fury.
"Because he's did nothing wrong" said Kotori.
"And how would you know that" said Hitomi.
Hitomi then not really listening ignored Kotori explanation and began to walk towards the crowd, she wanted desperately to find out what was going to happen to Sir Cubbi after hearing Councillor Wooddale's words as Kotori joined her by her side.
"What's happening," asked Kotori impatiently.
"How should I know," said Hitomi.
Hitomi and Kotori being slightly taller than the gummies could what was happening as they saw Sir Cubbi take on the leader of the knights Sir Plucki.
The two girls continued to watch the fight when Hitomi when then distracted by the same toucan as it announced to the Glens an incoming they turned only to see Cavin come flying over the castle wall.
Hitomi looked at him in astonishment while Kotori just grinned like an idiot as they watched the Glens quickly drink their juice before bouncing up in the air to catch Cavin.
It didn't take long before Hitomi and Kotori were stood within a metre from Cavin, Kotori mainly ready to hear what was to be said next and Hitomi because she still didn't trust Cavin and felt that he was going to trick them into something.
Hitomi soon then joined Sir Plucki's side when he came towards the human as Hitomi then just in time to heard Cavin say that Igthorn and a bunch of ogres were about to attack. Just as Cavin had finished speaking aload of trees were thrown over the castle wall as Hitomi watched all the gummies dash off in different directions. Hitomi then snapped back to reality as she and Kotori went with Sir Plucki and the other knights to quickly get ready for action of battle.
Sir Plucki ordered them to get to the castle wall as he and the other knights quickly got their staff and mounted their unicorns and charged out the gates of Gummadoon throwing their ropes at the ogres tying them up, which did not please Igthorn.
Hitomi and Kotori quickly headed for the castle wall, when they reached the top Hitomi saw Sir Plucki's unicorn drop him when she looked up she saw Toadie push the catapult towards the gates where Sir Plucki was. She was about to rescue him when she stood there stunned as she watched Cavin grab a rope and swing towards him and save him. She smiled appreciatively when she looked around she noticed Kotori had vanished when she heard a clash of swords she looked up ahead and saw Kotori and Igthorn fighting.
Hitomi stared at Kotori as if she was nuts as she jumped off the castle wall and heard a loud smash, when she landed on the ground and noticed that the gates had been smashed into bits as she watched one of the ogres smash into a gong. Hitomi then grabbed her rope off her side as she tripped up one of the ogres and quickly grabbed its hands and feet and tied them up. She then lifted her head up and saw that the ogres were reducing in number quickly and then thinking quickly she couldn't believe how stupid these ogres were. She quickly realised about Kotori when she turned she saw that Igthorn had the upper hand and began to panic as she reached for her sword off her back and charged in order to aid her friends, but she was too late as she watched him knock the sword out of Kotori hand and stick his sword in her side, badly wounding her, but to Hitomi, seeing the pale and still face of her best friend was enough as she felt a tingling sensation inside her, as she let out an ear splitting war cry causing a lot gummies attention to turn to her as she jumped about place towards her only target, to rid of once again another villain.
"Noooo!" shouted Hitomi in animosity and felt herself aflame of nothing but pure white hot anger as its fire shone clearly through her eyes as she charged at him with a speed that she didn't know she could even go at.
Igthorn quickly pulled out his sword from Kotori, then with his hand knocked on the back of her head, knocking her unconscious, though Hitomi being too enraged did not know that.
Sir Plucki had turned his attention to Hitomi after hearing her unexpected war cry, he too witnessed the incident of Kotori and Igthorn but was astonished by Hitomi's anger as she raced at Igthorn with a speed that not even he could follow.
Hitomi continued to charge at Igthorn and all too soon the swords met and began to sing.
Hitomi carried on fighting Igthorn all the more increasing her strength and ability as her anger began to double over.
All the ogres had been defeated as the crowd stood there in fear and shock as they watched the fight between Hitomi and Igthorn.
They stood there afraid of Hitomi's anger, having never seen her so angry before as they watched Igthorn wince in pain as Hitomi moved her sword so fast that it made a deep cut down his arm but still the two carried on.
Towards the end of the battle Igthorn laid face down in the ground knocked out, Hitomi hovered above him, her steam of anger gradually fading away as she turned on her heels and headed back towards the crowd. Whilst walking back Hitomi could hear Igthorn standing up regaining from unconsciousness as Igthorn pulled out his jewelled dagger and threw it at her.
Cavin yelled to Hitomi to look out as he grabbed one of the knights training staff that was laying around on the ground and he immediately threw it to Hitomi who caught it, seeing the dagger of Igthorn's aimed right at her back.
She immediately had jumped to the air when she caught the staff as she could hear the dagger descending through the air towards very fast her but she was too late as it embedded deeply in her right leg gushing blood everywhere. She hissed and winced through gritted teeth as she fell to the ground, but within an instant was back on her feet and was now facing her opponent. Her eyes once again burning hot with anger, her lips curled back into a snarl as she made her way over to him, cursing all the way.
Although Hitomi was now beginning to grow weary and slightly dizzy of this fight, she whacked Igthorn with the staff knocking him off balance and then with one swift swing she swung the staff like a golf club and hit Igthorn like he was the golf ball, sending him flying into the air and into the forest, leaving the crowd behind cheering as the ogres began to hop away into the forest after Igthorn.
Hitomi was bearly standing and had now removed the dagger from her leg, as she began to cool down she then turned to her friend Kotori still form, she felt a lump beginning to form in her throat and wanted to cry but no tears came because she would not allow herself to cry infront of all these gummies. She staggered her way over using the staff that Cavin had thrown to her as support until she reached her friend's side when she fell on her knees, dropping the staff by her side, her gaze looking at what she thought her friend's now lifeless body. She felt her anger flare once more as her hands grasped the soil and formed into fists. She began to shake with rage building up in within herself when she felt someone hand on her shoulder she swiftly looked up to whoever it was, anger still shimmering in her crystal ocean blue eyes as tears threatened to fall.
Sir Plucki looked down at Hitomi stunned and astounded at her anger that was clearly shining in her eyes clouded by hatred and darted straight at him. He also saw that within her she was tired and looked to collapse any minute like she did in the last battle the last time she was here as he knelt down to come eye level with her.
Hitomi felt her anger would explode again, but she suddenly felt tired and very weary that she didn't realise that she was falling over towards the ground when she felt someone grab her. Hitomi then gave a weak smile at Sir Plucki before blackening out as he picked her up and carried her into the castle.
Everyone also retreating back into Gummadoon with him, including Kotori who carried in by Cavin and Cubbi.
Two hours later Hitomi woke up to the pain in her leg as she stirred around and occasionally lashed and thrashed about the place when she then opened her eyes only to find herself in the medical room. She tried to sit up when she was pushed down again by Sir Plucki
"Don't, you need to rest" he said.
"But…" said Hitomi but silenced by Sir Plucki sending a glare at her and shaking his head sideways.
A silent passed in the room when Hitomi said
"What have I done," she said with guilt in her voice.
Sir Plucki knew that she referred to Kotori and blamed herself but still remained calm. Tears began to weld up in Hitomi's eyes as she recalled the whole fight.
Hitomi closed her eyes in attempt to try and block out the images of the fight but it was no use, they were still there clear as crystal.
A single tears escaped as it rolled down her cheek, staining her cheek in it path until it was swiftly wiped away by the back of her hand. She opened her eyes and tried to calm herself down.
"Try not to think about it" Hitomi heard Sir Plucki say.
"I…I can't, the image of the battle is s…so real, that I can never forget it, I…I feel that it was my fault, if only I was there sooner she may n..n..not have died" she replied her voice cracking.
Hitomi closed her eyes again and finally let the tears fall as she swung her arms around Sir Plucki, completely taking him by surprise.
Sir Plucki was shocked by her reaction but nether the less comforted her, he knew himself what it was like to lose someone close to you, but it was even worse for a child as they would remember it for a time before putting the past behind them.
Hitomi continued to cry, pouring out her guilt, and sadness. As she continued to cry Hitomi then felt drowsy and almost fell asleep but not until she saw Councillor Wooddale open the door and enter did she then fall into a fit full sleep.
Councillor Wooddale looked at the two and soon left the room when Sir Plucki nodded saying he would be out soon as he gazed down at Hitomi who had cried herself to sleep.
He laid her back down again and stood up from the bed and left the room. Once outside he then headed towards the Councillor's Tower where he found Councillor Wooddale waiting for him.
"She been through a lot today?"
Sir Plucki nodded to signify she was right.
A silent passed by as the sun began to go down taking the last bit of light with it Wooddale then spoke again breaking the silence,
"The Glens are waiting for you" she said "In the training grounds".
Sir Plucki nodded and bowed before heading towards the training grounds where the Glens were.
Cavin walked round the training grounds aimlessly when he heard the gate go he headed back towards the Glens that were standing in the centre of the training grounds and stood next to Cubbi.
Sir Plucki entered the training ground with his two friends as the three of them headed straight towards the Glens, when they reached the group Sir Cubbi said
"Is she ok," he asked.
Sir Plucki nodded, and smiled signifying she was alright.
"When do you think they'll wake," asked Grammi.
"Hitomi woke a few minutes ago," said Sir Plucki.
"Hitomi's already awake," said Cavin disbelieving.
"Yeah, tell me about it" said Sunni surprised.
"Well, what do you expect she a strong kid" said Gruffi smiling.
"When do you vanish," said Zummi changing the subject.
"Soon" said Sir Plucki relieved at the change of subject when Cubbi his youngest knights confronted him and thanked him for teaching him on how to being a knight as the two shook hands.
Sir Plucki said something in reply as he looked from his youngest knight to Cavin as all the other knight came into the grounds and joined them.
Gusto looked from the group to the dark skies of the night with the stars dotted in the sky and shining brightly, when he heard the knights cheer for Sir Cubbi and Sir Cavin. He turned and noticed that a strange mist was engulfing the knights and the castle as they began to vanish as the stars in the sky moved out of line only to be correctly alined again in another hundred years.
TBC…
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End of Part IV!
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