Chapter 15
Hey, sorry it took so long to get this out. You see, at my school, they have this ritual thing where at the end of a semester they give out, on estimation, around 20 tests/quizzes, no lie! So I've been packed with work lately, but the stress is over so I should be able to get Chaps out sooner.
Well, HERE WE GO!
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"Luna! Where are we-" Lina stopped in mid-sentence when she was pulled out the front door. Zelgadis, Amelia, Jess, Nick, Angel, Amy, Madison, Elkin, as well as many townspeople were all standing there, all of them ready for a big battle. She let out a tiny gasp when her sister pointed towards the hill to the west of their town.
Over the hill, many figures could be seen. They were rushing towards the town with little effort. All were dressed similarly, all wearing completely black outfits. To the normal eyes, they seemed like ordinary people, but to Lina and every other magic possessing person in the crowd, they were dangerous creatures, creatures that were nearing their hometown.
But that wasn't the most fearful part. Behind them, hovering in mid air was a castle. This was no ordinary castle; there were black vines with huge thorns surrounding its jet-black surface. The entire thing had an eerie feel to it, and for those who could sense it, it had a deadly evil aura to it. The entire thing, the creatures, the castle, everything, was giving Lina serious bad vibes.
"What's going on?" She asked in a mere whisper. Luna looked at her, and for the first time in her life, Lina could see fear behind her cool expression.
"A few days after Elkin went missing, I received a message from him. He had had an encounter with a few unfriendly characters," Luna explained, watching the herd of creatures as they neared. "These things," She gestured towards the pack. "Are destroying civilizations in mere seconds. They have found a way to destroy countless lives with a single stroke,"
"What? How?" Lina turned to her sister, a confused and frightened tone in her voice. Lina closed her eyes, as though to block out the images that were coming.
"They stole their Destiny Crystals."
"What's a… Destiny Crystal?" Lina asked, watching her sister.
"It's the sole force that gives us life," Luna said, still holding her eyes closed. "L-sama devised it to keep us living. One might describe them as gems. They reside inside us. Inside everything. If they are taken from our body, we loose all life."
Lina gasped, whether in horror or awe none could tell. Then she noticed everyone raise the weapon they held. She turned her attention back to the creatures, and realized that they were almost at the town. Lina raised her hands and took a deep breath.
"FIREBALL!"
After hours of fighting, the town was in ruins. Sylphiel had managed to reach the city of Saillone and had requested help of any sort, expecting maybe a few rations or weapons. Instead, Phil had sent the entire army to help out! Hundred of soldiers were sent, now only a few remained. The creatures had proven their skill, and the fact that they were Mazoku did not help the situation.
Though many of you might think so, the ground was not littered with bodies. Instead, the bodies of those who lost their Crystals would disappear into a glimmering ball of light.
Lina winced as she received another blow to her stomach. "We're not getting any where!" She shouted as she sent a Flare Arrow out, blast several Mazoku away.
"I know that!" Zelgadis shouted back, sending a Ra-tilt off. "But what do you suggest we do?"
Lina shrugged, and then was thrown straight into Zelgadis as one of the Mazoku attacked her. "No clue!" Lina tumbled out of the way of an attack and was immediately on her feet, chanting. She stopped immediately when the familiar glint of gold caught her eye. She gasped when she realized what was happening. Fi was coming out of the safety of her home!
"NO! FI! GET BACK!" Too late. Lina watched in horror as the baby dragon fell to the ground, motionless as her assaulter poked her to see if she was still living. Smiling in triumph, the Mazoku stood and began to laugh at his victory.
Lina stood there and allowed a single tear to spill. She balled her hands into fists, fists that were clutching so tightly that she almost drew blood. But that didn't matter now, not now. Lina raised her head, revealing a set of eyes that by her companions were not recognizable. They burned with anger, pain, and an indescribable stare that would make anyone's blood run cold. She began to shake with rage and she once again looked at the motionless body of the youth.
"FI!!!!!!!!!!!!"