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The Fire
Chapter 2
It was rumored the night of Deseray Kamiya's disappearance and her unicorn's death was the main reason the war started between the Mythical creatures and the humans. No living Mythical Creature could ever escape alive. They were to be captured and sent to Lord Zayon. The forests were invaded. The forest spirits who were the Gryphons were the first ones to die easily. They were attached to the forest. Bellgum was the first one to go. Because of its death, the Mythical Creatures only had one hope. Their hope was for the Prophecy to come true. That their chosen one who was to be their savior, their strength, their saint, will come in time to save them before all of them lost their existence in the world.
However, that night came. It came when Bellgum was being invaded and the chosen ones were kidnapped from their place. There were fires everywhere. Shoutings, cries for help could be heard from a distance. Bloodshed could be seen. The survivors from the terrible raid in their homes were to be sent to Lord Zayon, to say their last goodbyes. There one by one he fed on their magic. He never cared about them; his soul had lost all traces of emotions. All he knew was the happiness of killing, enjoying seeing pain, playing across people's faces. The only words he shouted were "this is what happens when you are born different." With those words, with so many chosen ones dying along with the Mythical Creatures, they all began to lose hope of the Prophecy.
The unicorns and fairies all gathered around the baby. The baby was so young, with short black hair, the chunkiest cutest cheeks ever, and the most innocent sapphire eyes. The baby was born a pure. The unicorns and the fairies knew that instantly. This baby will grow up to be a fine young lady, with a good heart. The fairies and the unicorns couldn't believe what happened to her family. They were wiped out in forest Bellgum. As soon as the gryphons died, the sprit left the forest, killing all life and all hope. The magic that kept the forest alive, died, like a candle blown out from the wind. The only survivor left in the woods, was this young baby the unicorns and the fairies found. At first they couldn't believe a chosen one survived such a deadly incident, but when they really saw the marvelous baby, it was like the heavens kept this innocent baby alive, to fulfill a major task. From there on no matter what the fairies and the unicorns came up with a final desicion to always be on guard. To protect the baby with their lives.
The main place the fairies and the unicorns thought the baby will be safe was in the forest called Gollum. There the gargoyles and the gryphons could look after the young baby and protect her as long as they can. In the meanwhile they had to get the other Mythical Creatures to retreat from their homes as fast as possible. And with that desicion they left.
18 years later
Kaoru's hair flowed in the winds. She struggled to see where her friend left her. She had no idea where she was. She knew by the time she found herself back home with the gryphons, they would yell at her for being irresponsible and threatening her about how her life could have been in danger.
Kaoru looked to her left, then her right. All she saw were the leaves swaying on the trees. She looked up into the bright sky, to see if her friend flew off somewhere. There was nothing. She was alone, all by herself in the forest. She didn't know how to get back. Her long hair got in front of her face again. The winds became stronger. Her heart beat quicken its pace. When she turned around the first thing she saw were angel like wings. A white huge body, sharp claws that can rend anyone's flesh apart, it's sharp white teeth, and amazing sky blue eyes that reminded Kaoru of her favorite earth element, ice.
"Dragon Heart where have you been? You know now I am going to be in big trouble with the gryphons, especially with the sprit god Gollum. How I am going to explain myself out of this situation?" Kaoru asked her friend. Dragon Heart just looked at her with no expression.
"So do you think I should use the same excuse I made the last time, or do you think they would remember that?" Kaoru asked her friend once again. Dragon Heart shaked his head from side to side, telling her no.
"Maybe I should just tell them the truth. But then that means you're going to getting trouble," replied Kaoru in a worried voice. Her eyes held so much concern for her friend. Gryphons and dragons never got along. Dragons had their own way of life. It was said dragons didn't have feelings, except for bad ones, such as liking to see pain. Dragon Heart on the other hand was a dragon who did have feelings. She gave him his name because he was capable of loving, caring for someone; he was capable of being happy or sad. He was the first and real true friend she had. The gryphons were all nice to her, but didn't look at her as their friend. Instead they protected her, and served her to whatever she needed. They made her feel at home, but still with their company she felt all alone. Dragon Heart relieved her of that feeling, leaving her to be contented in his company.
Dragon Heart saw the concern, she held in her eyes. Throughout the years Dragon Heart knew her, she always made him feel like he was never alone. She was the only true friend he had. He loved to see smile, dance, sing, and he loved when she summon the very heavens to do her bidding. But seeing an emotion of concern for him, made him feel like he was special. He couldn't believe he made a friend who cared so much about his well being. She truly had a compassionate nature. He decided to get her out of her confused state; he would fly her back home where the gryphons actually will have a chance to meet him, Kaoru's friend. He bent his head forward for her to climb on his back. At first she looked at him with an awkward expression on her face, telling him she knew he was up to something, and then finally giving in she climbed on his back, waiting for him to take flight.
They flew higher into the skies. The both of them having a great time. Kaoru felt so much joy. Her favorite times with Dragon Heart were when he took her flying with him. He showed her the view of the oceans, of the forests, of the mountains. She enjoyed his company very much. It was the only time Kaoru could truly relax and not worry about anything, except share her every joy with her dear friend Dragon Heart. But all that's about to change. Off at a distant Kaoru saw smoke. Dragon Heart panicked. Kaoru felt her heart speed up once again. Fear and worry were the feelings she was feeling for the gryphons. She hoped the gryphons were okay, especially Gollum. They took good care of her ever since she was a baby.
"Dragon Heart, see if we could get there a little faster. I will call upon the heaven to beckon us with rain to put the fires out. You got that my dear friend?" Dragon Heart gave a simple nod. He flew as fast as he could getting closer to the fire. Down below a unicorn was riding away from the fire. The gryphons could not be seen anywhere.
"Take me as high as you can from the fire, from there I will let go. Do you understand?" Asked Kaoru. Dragon Heart didn't respond that fast because he was afraid of letting his friend go. He didn't want anything bad to happen to her. He was so afraid of losing her. She was the only friend he had. The only person who treated him differently from the rest of dragons and other Mythical creatures who knew him.
"Please have faith in me, my dear friend. I will never leave your side. You're my friend and always will be, but the others need me to." And with those words she let go of him.
Dragon Heart could do nothing but watch her fall into the flames of the fire. The wind blowing violently through her raven hair. He remember when she told him to have faith in her, how she was never going to leave him. He believed in her with all his heart. He knew if there was anyone who could save the Mythical Creatures, it was her.
The wind blew through her hair violently. She was falling into the flames. She had little time to make her actions, but she wasn't going to let Dragon heart down. She was going to survive and not only save the gryphons, but she was also going to be there for her friend. She hummed a specific tune that echoed through the forest. Her voice beckoned the heavens above. The clouds drew together, covering the blue sky. She closed her eyes waiting for something. Humming the last tune, she whistled to the unicorn, and fell upon the unicorn. Rain drops came from the clouds, pouring onto the flames of her homeland. Kaoru watched Dragon Heart up above, knowing she kept true to her words, the only thing she could do is wait for the rain drops to finish put out the fire.
Meanwhile
"Lord Zayon, Gollum has been raided as you ordered. So far we have not found the chosen one you're looking for," said the servant boy, as he looked up at his Master.
"You may go servant boy, but while you're at it call my son to this very room. Tell him I need to talk with him, if you don't mind," Lord Zayon said quietly.
"Yes sir, I will tell him immediately," replied the servant boy. He left the room to leave his Master to himself.
Kenshin looked outside the window. He sat against the wall. With his sword held against his chest. He spent his whole life being locked in this castle. All the luxury that was given to him never satisfied him, not even one bit. All he had that ever satisfied was the love he received from his Nanny. She was the only one who treated him differently, then he was usually treated. Generally people feared him because of his father. His father had no heart, no mercy when he killed people. Kenshin could never stand to see fear in people's eyes. He wanted to see them happy. He wanted to be treated as a person. His Nanny treated him like that. She gave him a mother's love. She taught him many things about life and nature itself. She taught him that every chosen one who was born into the world, was born with natural gifts. Hers was the gift to heal people with her voice. Every night before he went to bed, she sang him a song. Her voice was the only one who healed him when he was mad. However, after her death a few years ago, he lost someone who could heal him. Eventually his anger turned to rage, leaving him to turn into Battousai. His powers as the chosen one was his speed, power, and his capacity to learn things very quickly. When he was just his normal self, his powers were not so great, but when he reached his maximum, which was Battousai, his different self, he was deadly. No one could match his skills with a sword or ay other weapon.
Kenshin continued to watch the rain pour continuously. He heard the voice. The voice sounded so much like his Nanny's voice, yet it was different. His Nanny's voice was soothing to anyone who heard it, but this other young woman's voice wasn't only soothing. To anyone who heard it, knew this voice was strong. The humming tune was so strong; it was strong enough to summon rain. If a voice was that strong, she could make people do as she bid. Before hearing the voice, Kenshin was mad. His rage reached to release the Battousai. He hated everyone for being so afraid of him, but hearing the voice made him cool down. Somehow it was calming him down. In the tune he could feel how soothing it was. It called to him, telling him in words to have faith, to believe anything is possible, that no matter what happened she would never leave. Even now the haunting tune played inside his head.
"Mr. Himura, your father seeks you," said the servant boy with a bow.
The red haired warrior turned from the window to look at the short spiked black hair kid with mischievous brown eyes.
"Thank you for notifying me, Yahiko. I could take the rest from here," Kenshin said. Without any further delay, he vanished without a trace.
Lord Zayon looked out the window. He knew she was somewhere out there. She had to be the chosen one. He heard her voice. If her voice was so strong enough to summon the heavens then she was really is powerful as the Prophecy speaks.
"Yes father, you wish to seek me," spoke a voice from behind him.
"Yes Kenshin, I wish to seek you. I wish of you to do me a favor," Lord Zayon replied gently.
"What is it father? I will do what you will like me to do for you," Kenshin spoke carefully.
"All I ask of you is to find the girl who sings that song. I know you heard her sing. I know someway you have a connection with her. I want you to find her, and bring her back to me. Got it?" asked Lord Zayon.
"Got it father," said Kenshin. He bowed his head before he left his father. He couldn't believe his father asked him to get the young woman with such a beautiful voice. What puzzled him was why his father would ask him to do the favor, and what did he mean he and this young woman somehow had a connection? Everything was so confusing, but he vowed before doing his father wish, he will get to know the young woman better.