Destiny's Magic
ch 11
While all of this was going on, a dimensional rift opened up in two places near the Hong Kong harbor. One was in the sky, and the other opened up underneath the water. From the rift that was in the sky, around the opening edges, was a ring of fire, and from the center of this rift flew out a very long and beautiful phoenix. The phoenix's eyes were crystal blue, while the body was mixed with multi-colors of reds, gold's and oranges. The phoenix hovered in the air like it was waiting for something. The rift that was in the sky finally closed as well, making it look like nothing happened.
Then within a few minutes later, the water began to bubble, and steam rose to the sky as the water itself was changing colors. The bubbles began to increase in speed, especially in one particular area. Then suddenly, what should burst out but a dragon. The dragon's eyes were close to a pewter gray. Its body also has multi-colors, same as the phoenix. As soon as the dragon was air born, the water finally calmed back down to normal.
The phoenix and the dragon were so happy to see each other again after centuries of separation. They flew higher and higher into the air, way above the clouds. As they were flying, the dragon and the phoenix weaved in and out of each other. When they finally reached way above the clouds, they started to descend quickly to the ground. As it looked like they were going to crash, they pulled up at the very last second, and hovered there for a while.
During that time, the two of them started to glow. The light that was coming from them pulsed out to the max, and then it faded away, leaving in the place of the dragon and the phoenix, a man with the same color eyes as the dragon's. His clothes were the same colors as the dragon's skin. While the female brought on the eyes of the phoenix, and her clothes were the same as well.
They turned and faced each other, smiled warmly as their eyes met. The man and the woman lightly put their hands together. A white light emitted from their hands, and formed a white pearl. This was by no means an ordinary pearl, it was the pearl of life, it's similar to the jewel of life, but it's also in the same aspect different. It held great power to the ones that wield it, the pearl was guided by the keepers' compassion, and wants as well as their wishes. But the pearl also stood for something else entirely, it also stood for the perfect union for the love of a man and a woman. When they parted, the pearl split in half, and shrunk into the size of two small talismans that were dawned upon the couple.
"It's time." the man said as he looked over towards his wife.
"I know, but isn't there any other way? I mean couldn't we just..?" the woman asked as she looked upon her husband with pleading eyes.
"You know that there isn't any other way. It's been like this ever since time began, and it'll stay this way for eternity, you know this is true as much as I." the man replied sadly as he could feel his heart sink "Tradition demands it."
"Damn tradition! I say we just use the pearl in a different way, then..." the woman replied as her eyes flared.
"No! You know that we can't use the pearl like that! If we are to help and make sure that the mortal world and the netherworld don't merge, then we have to do it by tradition." the man replied as he tried to calm her down.
The woman sighed as she finally did calm down. "I know, but it's just not right, they've all been through so much already. What says that this won't push them over the edge?"
"They're strong, a lot stronger than either of us know, we just have to believe." the man replied as he reached out his hand towards hers. She reached out and took his hand, acknowledging and accepting that what he said was true.
'No, they can't be here already, it's too soon!' Meih thought as she sensed the two new arrivals. 'They're not ready!' Taea and Oni were not the only ones saw that Meih was preoccupied.
'I wonder, could Meih be sensing their arrival? It's too early for them to make an appearance, or are they here on a different matter?' Dark Lighter mused as he read Meih's reaction.
"Ryo, damn it! Tell me what's wrong with Kento!" Cye demanded angrily.
"See for yourself Cye." Ryo replied as he threw Kento towards him.
Cye glared at him, "are you crazy?! Do you realize what you..?" Cye started to trail off in what he was saying as soon as he realized it. "Oh my God..."
"Cye, what is it?" Rowen asked as he looked over towards him.
"It's Kento. he's almost light as a feather." Cye replied as shock registered in his eyes.
Rowen's eyes went wide, "Sage, what about Kaye, is she?"
Sage looked down at her and a concern frown came upon his face. "She seems to be in some kind of catatonic state or something, it's hard for me to tell for sure."
"Ryo, we have to get out of here." Rowen said as he looked over at him.
"I know that Rowen, you don't have to tell me. Why don't you tell them instead? They're the ones that have the magic to teleport all of us out of here." Ryo replied as they all looked over towards Meih, Taea, and the demon Oni.
"I hate to admit it, but the boy does have a point. Meih, take them and get out of here, I'll hold off the demon lord long enough for you to escape. But remember, this is the only time I'm being your ally, because after this, we're enemies once again." Oni said as he glanced over towards her.
"Oni..." Meih started to say.
"Don't argue with me, just do it!" Oni replied as he cut her off.
"Taea, we need some cover." Meih said as she glanced over towards him.
"Gotcha aunt Meih." Taea replied as he took out a talisman and a parchment that had on it a woman with pointed ears, eyes closed and arms folded in front of her.
"Mist, give us cover to escape!" That's exactly what happened, a haze started to encase itself around its master and the others providing cover, so that Meih could
have enough time to get another talisman and parchment that has a woman jumping through a black hole. This entity was known as Through, it allows the user to pass through any solid object.
"Hang on to each other and stay close!" Meih yelled back towards the Ronins as Through was creating the black hole.
"Meih, what!?" Cye started to ask as they were close enough to her.
"No time for questions Cye, now look, do you want out of here or not? Because the longer we stay here, the shorter the time we have to save my family." Meih replied as her eyes burned with determination. Cye looked at Kento's unconscious form that he was holding, a frown came upon his face, he then shook his head no.
"Good, now come on, Through's black hole is only open for a short amount of time. Besides, Mist's haze is starting to lift, and when that does, we'll be exposed before we can even get close to getting out of here."
"Come on, what are we waiting for?" Taea asked as he noticed that no one moved towards the black hole yet.
"We're coming Taea." Meih replied as she turned and headed for him. Cye glanced back at the others, they had the same look in their eyes as he did, even though they all wanted a piece of the demon lord and his priestess, they had more important business to take care of. Besides, he knew that they'll get theirs soon enough.
"What took ya?" Taea asked in slight annoyance as he and Meih were waiting for them.
"Sorry Taea, we're ready to get out of here." Rowen replied apologetically.
"So then let's go!" Taea said as he ushered them through the black hole. As soon as the last one was out he called Mist to return and then he went through.
As soon as the haze was gone, Dark Lighter and the demon priestess looked around, their eyes narrowed in anger, and the demon lord howled. Oni stood there laughing at them. "What's the matter? Did the all powerful demon lord lose something?" Oni taunted with amusement.
"I would suggest that you shut up Oni if you know what's good for you!" Nara growled as she glared at him.
"You know, I'd love to stay and chat, but I have something else that's more important to take care of, if you'll excuse me." Oni replied as he bowed mockingly and then vanished in a trail of smoke.
"Guards!" Nara barked as she called for them.
"Let him go Nara." Dark Lighter replied as he waved them off.
"But my lord, you can't be serious?!" Nara asked as she looked towards him in disbelief.
"Nara, I sincerely hope that you're not questioning me." the demon lord replied as he turned and faced her.
Nara shook her head, "no my lord, I'd never..."
"Good, see to it that you don't or otherwise, you'll have a worse fate than what I did to the lowlife demon that I'd disintegrated." Dark Lighter replied with a glint of danger in his eyes.
Back at Meih's and Taea's hidden home...
"Quickly, lay them down on the tables, hurry!" Meih said as she was gathering her charms for some kind of ceremony. They did what they were told, and watched as well as wondered what Meih was going to do to save them.
Taea saw what Meih was gathering, it was then he'd became very angry, and grabbed her arm. "Aunt Meih, you can't be serious! You're not..!"
Meih glared at him, "I'm very serious Taea, this is the only way to save them. Now, I'd suggest that you'd let go of my arm." Taea held on for a few seconds longer and then he finally let go, and Meih went back to work.
"Taea, what's going on? What is Meih trying to do?" Ryo asked in a curious manner.
"She's going to do what's called a mystical transfusion." Taea replied in a tone that said he was totally against it.
"A mystical transfusion?" Sage asked with a curious frown.
"It's where someone that has lost a lot of magic, and another one from that same family line transfuses their magic to the one that lost it. But it's extremely life draining, very few Rei Fauns and Tsungs have barely survived it." Taea replied with a sadden tone.
"Basically you're saying that she's putting her life on the line to save them." Rowen said as he pretty much summed up what Taea told them.
"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying." Taea replied as he saw that Meih was between Kento and Kaye, holding their hands tightly and started chanting. Everyone watched with extreme intensity, as they waited and hoped that Meih would be able to pull it off, as well as for her to come out of this alive. Time slowly passed, minutes dragged on for what seemed to be hours, until finally the ceremony was complete. Meih let go of their hands, and started to slowly walk away from them.
"Meih, are you alright?" Sage asked with concern, "you know that I can heal you, sit down and I'll..."
"Thank you but no, I'm fine, just a little tired. I just need to rest and I'll be better in no time." Meih replied with a small smile.
"Definitely a Rei Faun, no doubt about that." Sage said with a slight laugh.
"What's that suppose to mean?!" Meih asked in a mock annoyance.
"I didn't mean anything bad about it, I swear!" Sage replied as he realized that she was just teasing.
"You two mind keeping it down, my head feels like it's splitting in half." Kento said as he was finally starting to come around.
"Kento! You're alright!" Cye replied happily as he in a way, tackled his best friend.
"Cye, of course I'm alright, but thanks for the concern anyway." Kento replied with a tired grin. "Where's Kaye, is she?"
"I'm right here Kento, tired but fine." Kaye replied as she now was coming around. Meih smiled at the couple she knew now that everything will be alright.
As they were doing their reunion, Meih stepped outside, Taea followed, "Taea..."
Taea was a little taken back, but then realized that he shouldn't really be surprised about her knowing that he was always there. "How are you feeling?"
Meih took a deep breath, as she leaned back and gazed upon the night sky. "Taea, you know the ceremony that I performed took away most of my life energy, correct?"
"Aunt Meih, please, don't talk like this...You'll pull out of it, I know you will." Taea replied in a somewhat of a pleading voice.
"Taea, you know as much as I that my time here is over. It's time for me to move on, and let the new generation take over." Meih said quietly.
"No aunt Meih, please don't..." Taea pleaded again. His voice became loud enough that it brought all of them outside.
"Hey what's going on out here?" Rowen asked in confusion as he and the others looked over towards them.
"It's aunt Meih, she's..." Taea replied as tears started to get ready to fall.
"Aunt Meih, what's he talking about?!" Kento asked as he got in front of her.
"I'm dying Kento." Meih replied quietly as her eyes started to slowly close.
"No! You can't!" Kento objected as he couldn't believe his ears.
"I'm sorry Kento, but it's my time. I knew this for a long time now, but tonight's activities proved it to me. Now it's your and Kaye's turn to carry on where I left off." Meih replied with a warm smile.
"No! Aunt Meih! No!" Kento said as tears were now evident in his eyes.
"You and Kaye will do me and the other Rei Fauns proud my nephew, I know you will. I have faith in you, I always have, and I always will. I'm with you both...Goodbye." Meih replied as she vanished like the morning mist.
ch 11
While all of this was going on, a dimensional rift opened up in two places near the Hong Kong harbor. One was in the sky, and the other opened up underneath the water. From the rift that was in the sky, around the opening edges, was a ring of fire, and from the center of this rift flew out a very long and beautiful phoenix. The phoenix's eyes were crystal blue, while the body was mixed with multi-colors of reds, gold's and oranges. The phoenix hovered in the air like it was waiting for something. The rift that was in the sky finally closed as well, making it look like nothing happened.
Then within a few minutes later, the water began to bubble, and steam rose to the sky as the water itself was changing colors. The bubbles began to increase in speed, especially in one particular area. Then suddenly, what should burst out but a dragon. The dragon's eyes were close to a pewter gray. Its body also has multi-colors, same as the phoenix. As soon as the dragon was air born, the water finally calmed back down to normal.
The phoenix and the dragon were so happy to see each other again after centuries of separation. They flew higher and higher into the air, way above the clouds. As they were flying, the dragon and the phoenix weaved in and out of each other. When they finally reached way above the clouds, they started to descend quickly to the ground. As it looked like they were going to crash, they pulled up at the very last second, and hovered there for a while.
During that time, the two of them started to glow. The light that was coming from them pulsed out to the max, and then it faded away, leaving in the place of the dragon and the phoenix, a man with the same color eyes as the dragon's. His clothes were the same colors as the dragon's skin. While the female brought on the eyes of the phoenix, and her clothes were the same as well.
They turned and faced each other, smiled warmly as their eyes met. The man and the woman lightly put their hands together. A white light emitted from their hands, and formed a white pearl. This was by no means an ordinary pearl, it was the pearl of life, it's similar to the jewel of life, but it's also in the same aspect different. It held great power to the ones that wield it, the pearl was guided by the keepers' compassion, and wants as well as their wishes. But the pearl also stood for something else entirely, it also stood for the perfect union for the love of a man and a woman. When they parted, the pearl split in half, and shrunk into the size of two small talismans that were dawned upon the couple.
"It's time." the man said as he looked over towards his wife.
"I know, but isn't there any other way? I mean couldn't we just..?" the woman asked as she looked upon her husband with pleading eyes.
"You know that there isn't any other way. It's been like this ever since time began, and it'll stay this way for eternity, you know this is true as much as I." the man replied sadly as he could feel his heart sink "Tradition demands it."
"Damn tradition! I say we just use the pearl in a different way, then..." the woman replied as her eyes flared.
"No! You know that we can't use the pearl like that! If we are to help and make sure that the mortal world and the netherworld don't merge, then we have to do it by tradition." the man replied as he tried to calm her down.
The woman sighed as she finally did calm down. "I know, but it's just not right, they've all been through so much already. What says that this won't push them over the edge?"
"They're strong, a lot stronger than either of us know, we just have to believe." the man replied as he reached out his hand towards hers. She reached out and took his hand, acknowledging and accepting that what he said was true.
'No, they can't be here already, it's too soon!' Meih thought as she sensed the two new arrivals. 'They're not ready!' Taea and Oni were not the only ones saw that Meih was preoccupied.
'I wonder, could Meih be sensing their arrival? It's too early for them to make an appearance, or are they here on a different matter?' Dark Lighter mused as he read Meih's reaction.
"Ryo, damn it! Tell me what's wrong with Kento!" Cye demanded angrily.
"See for yourself Cye." Ryo replied as he threw Kento towards him.
Cye glared at him, "are you crazy?! Do you realize what you..?" Cye started to trail off in what he was saying as soon as he realized it. "Oh my God..."
"Cye, what is it?" Rowen asked as he looked over towards him.
"It's Kento. he's almost light as a feather." Cye replied as shock registered in his eyes.
Rowen's eyes went wide, "Sage, what about Kaye, is she?"
Sage looked down at her and a concern frown came upon his face. "She seems to be in some kind of catatonic state or something, it's hard for me to tell for sure."
"Ryo, we have to get out of here." Rowen said as he looked over at him.
"I know that Rowen, you don't have to tell me. Why don't you tell them instead? They're the ones that have the magic to teleport all of us out of here." Ryo replied as they all looked over towards Meih, Taea, and the demon Oni.
"I hate to admit it, but the boy does have a point. Meih, take them and get out of here, I'll hold off the demon lord long enough for you to escape. But remember, this is the only time I'm being your ally, because after this, we're enemies once again." Oni said as he glanced over towards her.
"Oni..." Meih started to say.
"Don't argue with me, just do it!" Oni replied as he cut her off.
"Taea, we need some cover." Meih said as she glanced over towards him.
"Gotcha aunt Meih." Taea replied as he took out a talisman and a parchment that had on it a woman with pointed ears, eyes closed and arms folded in front of her.
"Mist, give us cover to escape!" That's exactly what happened, a haze started to encase itself around its master and the others providing cover, so that Meih could
have enough time to get another talisman and parchment that has a woman jumping through a black hole. This entity was known as Through, it allows the user to pass through any solid object.
"Hang on to each other and stay close!" Meih yelled back towards the Ronins as Through was creating the black hole.
"Meih, what!?" Cye started to ask as they were close enough to her.
"No time for questions Cye, now look, do you want out of here or not? Because the longer we stay here, the shorter the time we have to save my family." Meih replied as her eyes burned with determination. Cye looked at Kento's unconscious form that he was holding, a frown came upon his face, he then shook his head no.
"Good, now come on, Through's black hole is only open for a short amount of time. Besides, Mist's haze is starting to lift, and when that does, we'll be exposed before we can even get close to getting out of here."
"Come on, what are we waiting for?" Taea asked as he noticed that no one moved towards the black hole yet.
"We're coming Taea." Meih replied as she turned and headed for him. Cye glanced back at the others, they had the same look in their eyes as he did, even though they all wanted a piece of the demon lord and his priestess, they had more important business to take care of. Besides, he knew that they'll get theirs soon enough.
"What took ya?" Taea asked in slight annoyance as he and Meih were waiting for them.
"Sorry Taea, we're ready to get out of here." Rowen replied apologetically.
"So then let's go!" Taea said as he ushered them through the black hole. As soon as the last one was out he called Mist to return and then he went through.
As soon as the haze was gone, Dark Lighter and the demon priestess looked around, their eyes narrowed in anger, and the demon lord howled. Oni stood there laughing at them. "What's the matter? Did the all powerful demon lord lose something?" Oni taunted with amusement.
"I would suggest that you shut up Oni if you know what's good for you!" Nara growled as she glared at him.
"You know, I'd love to stay and chat, but I have something else that's more important to take care of, if you'll excuse me." Oni replied as he bowed mockingly and then vanished in a trail of smoke.
"Guards!" Nara barked as she called for them.
"Let him go Nara." Dark Lighter replied as he waved them off.
"But my lord, you can't be serious?!" Nara asked as she looked towards him in disbelief.
"Nara, I sincerely hope that you're not questioning me." the demon lord replied as he turned and faced her.
Nara shook her head, "no my lord, I'd never..."
"Good, see to it that you don't or otherwise, you'll have a worse fate than what I did to the lowlife demon that I'd disintegrated." Dark Lighter replied with a glint of danger in his eyes.
Back at Meih's and Taea's hidden home...
"Quickly, lay them down on the tables, hurry!" Meih said as she was gathering her charms for some kind of ceremony. They did what they were told, and watched as well as wondered what Meih was going to do to save them.
Taea saw what Meih was gathering, it was then he'd became very angry, and grabbed her arm. "Aunt Meih, you can't be serious! You're not..!"
Meih glared at him, "I'm very serious Taea, this is the only way to save them. Now, I'd suggest that you'd let go of my arm." Taea held on for a few seconds longer and then he finally let go, and Meih went back to work.
"Taea, what's going on? What is Meih trying to do?" Ryo asked in a curious manner.
"She's going to do what's called a mystical transfusion." Taea replied in a tone that said he was totally against it.
"A mystical transfusion?" Sage asked with a curious frown.
"It's where someone that has lost a lot of magic, and another one from that same family line transfuses their magic to the one that lost it. But it's extremely life draining, very few Rei Fauns and Tsungs have barely survived it." Taea replied with a sadden tone.
"Basically you're saying that she's putting her life on the line to save them." Rowen said as he pretty much summed up what Taea told them.
"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying." Taea replied as he saw that Meih was between Kento and Kaye, holding their hands tightly and started chanting. Everyone watched with extreme intensity, as they waited and hoped that Meih would be able to pull it off, as well as for her to come out of this alive. Time slowly passed, minutes dragged on for what seemed to be hours, until finally the ceremony was complete. Meih let go of their hands, and started to slowly walk away from them.
"Meih, are you alright?" Sage asked with concern, "you know that I can heal you, sit down and I'll..."
"Thank you but no, I'm fine, just a little tired. I just need to rest and I'll be better in no time." Meih replied with a small smile.
"Definitely a Rei Faun, no doubt about that." Sage said with a slight laugh.
"What's that suppose to mean?!" Meih asked in a mock annoyance.
"I didn't mean anything bad about it, I swear!" Sage replied as he realized that she was just teasing.
"You two mind keeping it down, my head feels like it's splitting in half." Kento said as he was finally starting to come around.
"Kento! You're alright!" Cye replied happily as he in a way, tackled his best friend.
"Cye, of course I'm alright, but thanks for the concern anyway." Kento replied with a tired grin. "Where's Kaye, is she?"
"I'm right here Kento, tired but fine." Kaye replied as she now was coming around. Meih smiled at the couple she knew now that everything will be alright.
As they were doing their reunion, Meih stepped outside, Taea followed, "Taea..."
Taea was a little taken back, but then realized that he shouldn't really be surprised about her knowing that he was always there. "How are you feeling?"
Meih took a deep breath, as she leaned back and gazed upon the night sky. "Taea, you know the ceremony that I performed took away most of my life energy, correct?"
"Aunt Meih, please, don't talk like this...You'll pull out of it, I know you will." Taea replied in a somewhat of a pleading voice.
"Taea, you know as much as I that my time here is over. It's time for me to move on, and let the new generation take over." Meih said quietly.
"No aunt Meih, please don't..." Taea pleaded again. His voice became loud enough that it brought all of them outside.
"Hey what's going on out here?" Rowen asked in confusion as he and the others looked over towards them.
"It's aunt Meih, she's..." Taea replied as tears started to get ready to fall.
"Aunt Meih, what's he talking about?!" Kento asked as he got in front of her.
"I'm dying Kento." Meih replied quietly as her eyes started to slowly close.
"No! You can't!" Kento objected as he couldn't believe his ears.
"I'm sorry Kento, but it's my time. I knew this for a long time now, but tonight's activities proved it to me. Now it's your and Kaye's turn to carry on where I left off." Meih replied with a warm smile.
"No! Aunt Meih! No!" Kento said as tears were now evident in his eyes.
"You and Kaye will do me and the other Rei Fauns proud my nephew, I know you will. I have faith in you, I always have, and I always will. I'm with you both...Goodbye." Meih replied as she vanished like the morning mist.