DDX- DemonGod, you're missing information here. I warn you all, do not read
this story until you have finished The Darkness of Evil, for this is the
sequel. Amazingly, I've made progress in Final Fantasy X, and actually, it
isn't that bad. I don't understand why most of you hate it. Except that
since I already know the end, I know Auron is dead, and THAT is retarded.
And that Tidus is a dream of the people, which is okay, I mean, you didn't
think Yuna and some sucky guardians except Lulu and Kimahri did you? Auron
and Tidus had to show up somewhere. I'll talk about this in the LJ.
Chapter 5: The Lost Lands
The group of Mages and Dragoons walked through all Endiness had to offer. No terrain was too rough for these travelers.
"Alex, you never told us what you meant about your homeland" Nimbulo stated.
"Indeed I didn't. Allow me to explain myself" Alex started.
"Maybe we should set up camp here. We're still two days away, Alex" Mike interrupted.
"Yeah we should, then I'll have plenty of time. It is chilly though"
From his pack, Alex took out his Mage robe, this one was a light blue. His hair was a little darker than his robe, and if he were in the water, he would be invisible. The group set up a tent, where they all huddled inside and Alex stated to explain.
"From Serdio, there are several towns that expand Endiness on. Now, I know you probably have questions, but hold them. These lands are far to the east. They are not seen because of a large river shrouded in mist cuts Serdio off from our land. Supposedly, humans during the Dragon Campaign founded our lands. Winglies though, found out about these hidden towns, and then cut them off from Serdio, creating this river I speak of"
"But why didn't they cut you off?" Dart asked.
Mike spoke in Alex's place, "Supposedly, the Winglies thought of our towns as more reinforcements, so by cutting us off, they guaranteed they would have less of a struggle"
"Wow. But you still survived all this time?" Lavitz questioned.
"Yeah, there are many parts to the continent, each has certain traits, each helps one another to trade and commerce" Alex explained.
There was a pause. Then Mike started to speak.
"Our town, Nissel, is the closest to Serdio. Our town was also chosen to guard a sacred artifact of the founders. Its power is said to be limitless, and it is supposed to be able to bring forth the creatures of the lost. A summoner, you would call it. Except, there is one catch. Hidden through Endiness are spheres of certain colors. We have two. I'll explain more when we get to Nissel and we can visit the temple where the rod is held. Alex and I were appointed to guard the rod"
"Then what are you doing at the Hero Competition?" Dragoness questioned.
"Nissel is currently in a little poverty, for some reason, the lands to the north haven't been responding to messages. Nor have they been training, we needed the money" Alex stated.
It was getting dark, so Nimbulo doused the fire and they slept, the Dragoons awaiting to see the lost lands to the east. Dart's mind wandered on that rod though, he wondered what it could do, and who could use it. -*-
Shana worried. She hadn't received a message from Dart. But she couldn't go anywhere to do anything about it. Shana wanted her baby born, and she wanted her born now.
She paced through the house, when suddenly it came to her. Shana's mind flashed back to when Jake gave Dart the Time Dragoon Spirit on Orth. She dug it up from the cellar where Dart kept all his old belongings.
Strangely, when Shana held it, it reacted. She didn't transform, but rather poured her thoughts to the Time Dragon, she asked it to pass 9 months to her body only. The Spirit shone with great light, almost blinding her, and she closed her eyes. It must've been working.
But in another part of Endiness, years passed like seconds, but the race of humans wasn't effected, rather, the Wingly Forest.
When the gem's light died down, Shana realized she no longer had the weight of a child in her abdomen. She went up the stairs and looked in the guestroom they kept. Inside was a woman in the bed. She had shoulder length dark brown hair like Shana's. She didn't sleep with her eyes fully closed, so Shana could barely see but she knew that the girl had blue eyes.
Her skin was natural, and slightly tanned. In the corner was a scimitar with a belt and sheath attached. The girl had carelessly shoved off the quilt in her sleep. She had on a tunic that was dark brown with a breastplate built in. She had a small knee length tattered skirt on her lower body. The tunic and skirt were held together with a red velvet belt. Her boots lie in the corner with the scimitar.
Shana smiled at her daughter "Rayne" she said peacefully.
A/N: Yes Striker, it does spell Rayen if you switch the e and the n. But that isn't where I got it from. Anyone hear of the game 'Blood Rayne' ?
Shana went into her room, grabbed the Star Dragoon Spirit, and transformed in the house. She burst out the door and flew over the prairie. On her way over, she looked at a man traveling on horseback. The man was travelling towards Seles. She halted her flight and flew down. Shana turned human at a safe distance. Then ran up behind the man.
"Hey! Where are you going!" she asked.
The man was startled and immediately stopped and turned around hesitantly.
"There wasn't anyone behind." he said puzzled.
"Forget about it. Where are you headed? You look like a messenger" Shana repeated.
"That I am miss. And I'm headin' to Seles. I have a message for someone named Shana" he told her.
"Well what a coincidence. I am Shana from Seles. So I guess you can give the message to me"
He handed her the paper and she read it speedily. Then she bid him thanks and good-bye while she ran to go to Lohan. When she was in safe distance, she flew.
-*-
Dawn rose, and the band of Dragoons and Mages were already heading east.
"We should be in range of the river in about an hour" Mike explained.
Nobody really said a word after that. Dart's mind still waited and was patient to see these new lands.
-*-
"Finally" Alex relieved.
"What? I don't see anything" Dragoness complained.
"Don't be so rash. Can't you hear it?" Alex asked.
"Hear wha-"
"Shh"
For a moment, Dragoness heard nothing, then suddenly, he heard rushing water. It was cloudy though; he obviously couldn't hear it as well as Alex could.
"Where is the wall of mist you spoke of?" Nimbulo remembered.
"About an hour away. From here, there won't be much sight. The land is barren, unfertile. But you won't be able to see it. Look at your feet now. Yes, mist is already starting to form. We are very close. From here, Alex and I will also emit a glow so you can follow us. There will be a time where the fog will be thickest. Be aware of this spot, and keep following us. Do not make noises either" Mike warned.
Around Mike, a red glow started to emerge, and around Alex, a blue one. They all stuck close, keeping very quiet as they advanced to the lands beyond.
-*-
When the fog indeed got thickest, Mike and Alex kept extremely quiet. Dart and the rest were puzzled. Mike and Alex even stepped the lightest. It was almost like they were avoiding something.
Then it seemed like all hell happened. Dart tripped. Alex and Mike whipped around and cursed under their breath. Suddenly, a roar was heard from the vicinity.
"What do we do?" Nimbulo asked.
"Run" Alex stated "And follow"
Dragoness scrambled up and ran for Mike and Alex. Dart, Nimbulo, and Lavitz followed suit. Suddenly, the mist died down. But only in their area, large and fog-free.
"Just what I didn't want to happen" Mike told them.
"Heh. Sorry" Dragoness replied.
"I have a feeling you should draw your weapons. Actually, this is our fault. The people of Nissel and the other Forbidden Lands put the guardian here to ward away strangers. It is quite strong and not even three of us Mages can handle the power. Note it is a shape shifter, so keep a sharp eye" Alex warned.
From the edge of the clearing, a massive cloud of fog erupted and stationed itself, floating in the middle of the group. Tentacles protruded from the sides, and flung themselves toward each of the warriors.
Dart immediately drew his blade and chopped off the protruding tentacle. Mike burned his to a crisp, Dragoness sliced his, Lavitz jumped and drove his spear into the ground with the tentacle on the end, as did Nimbulo.
Alex was wrapped in the shadowy, wispy mass. His companions rushed to him, until he told them to back off. Suddenly, from the inside of the wrap, spikes had formed on his gauntlets. They looked like an eagle's feathers, only metal. By his hand, was a claw, two spikes by his thumb, and one by his pinky finger. On the knuckle-side of his hand was a circular metal piece that was producing the spikes that ran up his forearm. The whole thing was kind of like a shield that started at his hand.
Another one on his left arm appeared and the spikes had by then ripped through the tentacles.
"I've been waiting to use them. I call them the Mercury Gauntlets"
Dart, Nimbulo, and Lavitz all transformed. Dragoness held off. The warriors went on a complete assault. They all lunged at the enemy. But it was all to no use with physical attacks, as they saw when the first blade struck down on nothing.
Mike launched a geyser of flame from below the ground unto the enemy. It sizzled and burned the outer layer of fog shielding the enemy. Suddenly, the enemy stopped attacking. Lavitz felt a wind sucking them all into the foe. He alerted everyone at once.
"It has to be gathering energy or something because in a few minutes we'll be sucked in!"
Mike and Alex knew exactly what to do "RUN!"
The group bolted for the direction they were previously headed in. They disappeared in the fog. Seconds later, Mike and Alex abruptly stopped. When the rest of the warriors appeared behind them, they almost crashed each other into the raging river that rushed in front of them. It was at least a mile wide.
"So, what's the record for swimming this?" Dragoness asked.
"Very funny. It just so happens we have an Ice Dragoon and a Water Mage with us. But still, we will need to use our combined powers to get across. Nimbulo, I want you to make a bridge of ice across the water. But, I need Lavitz to crate a wind so powerful it can hold back some of the flow of the water in time for us to walk across. Alex can help because he is immune to water. Now let's go" Mike instructed.
DDX- Finally. Somebody updated. That somebody is me. Don't count on another chapter for a while.
Chapter 5: The Lost Lands
The group of Mages and Dragoons walked through all Endiness had to offer. No terrain was too rough for these travelers.
"Alex, you never told us what you meant about your homeland" Nimbulo stated.
"Indeed I didn't. Allow me to explain myself" Alex started.
"Maybe we should set up camp here. We're still two days away, Alex" Mike interrupted.
"Yeah we should, then I'll have plenty of time. It is chilly though"
From his pack, Alex took out his Mage robe, this one was a light blue. His hair was a little darker than his robe, and if he were in the water, he would be invisible. The group set up a tent, where they all huddled inside and Alex stated to explain.
"From Serdio, there are several towns that expand Endiness on. Now, I know you probably have questions, but hold them. These lands are far to the east. They are not seen because of a large river shrouded in mist cuts Serdio off from our land. Supposedly, humans during the Dragon Campaign founded our lands. Winglies though, found out about these hidden towns, and then cut them off from Serdio, creating this river I speak of"
"But why didn't they cut you off?" Dart asked.
Mike spoke in Alex's place, "Supposedly, the Winglies thought of our towns as more reinforcements, so by cutting us off, they guaranteed they would have less of a struggle"
"Wow. But you still survived all this time?" Lavitz questioned.
"Yeah, there are many parts to the continent, each has certain traits, each helps one another to trade and commerce" Alex explained.
There was a pause. Then Mike started to speak.
"Our town, Nissel, is the closest to Serdio. Our town was also chosen to guard a sacred artifact of the founders. Its power is said to be limitless, and it is supposed to be able to bring forth the creatures of the lost. A summoner, you would call it. Except, there is one catch. Hidden through Endiness are spheres of certain colors. We have two. I'll explain more when we get to Nissel and we can visit the temple where the rod is held. Alex and I were appointed to guard the rod"
"Then what are you doing at the Hero Competition?" Dragoness questioned.
"Nissel is currently in a little poverty, for some reason, the lands to the north haven't been responding to messages. Nor have they been training, we needed the money" Alex stated.
It was getting dark, so Nimbulo doused the fire and they slept, the Dragoons awaiting to see the lost lands to the east. Dart's mind wandered on that rod though, he wondered what it could do, and who could use it. -*-
Shana worried. She hadn't received a message from Dart. But she couldn't go anywhere to do anything about it. Shana wanted her baby born, and she wanted her born now.
She paced through the house, when suddenly it came to her. Shana's mind flashed back to when Jake gave Dart the Time Dragoon Spirit on Orth. She dug it up from the cellar where Dart kept all his old belongings.
Strangely, when Shana held it, it reacted. She didn't transform, but rather poured her thoughts to the Time Dragon, she asked it to pass 9 months to her body only. The Spirit shone with great light, almost blinding her, and she closed her eyes. It must've been working.
But in another part of Endiness, years passed like seconds, but the race of humans wasn't effected, rather, the Wingly Forest.
When the gem's light died down, Shana realized she no longer had the weight of a child in her abdomen. She went up the stairs and looked in the guestroom they kept. Inside was a woman in the bed. She had shoulder length dark brown hair like Shana's. She didn't sleep with her eyes fully closed, so Shana could barely see but she knew that the girl had blue eyes.
Her skin was natural, and slightly tanned. In the corner was a scimitar with a belt and sheath attached. The girl had carelessly shoved off the quilt in her sleep. She had on a tunic that was dark brown with a breastplate built in. She had a small knee length tattered skirt on her lower body. The tunic and skirt were held together with a red velvet belt. Her boots lie in the corner with the scimitar.
Shana smiled at her daughter "Rayne" she said peacefully.
A/N: Yes Striker, it does spell Rayen if you switch the e and the n. But that isn't where I got it from. Anyone hear of the game 'Blood Rayne' ?
Shana went into her room, grabbed the Star Dragoon Spirit, and transformed in the house. She burst out the door and flew over the prairie. On her way over, she looked at a man traveling on horseback. The man was travelling towards Seles. She halted her flight and flew down. Shana turned human at a safe distance. Then ran up behind the man.
"Hey! Where are you going!" she asked.
The man was startled and immediately stopped and turned around hesitantly.
"There wasn't anyone behind." he said puzzled.
"Forget about it. Where are you headed? You look like a messenger" Shana repeated.
"That I am miss. And I'm headin' to Seles. I have a message for someone named Shana" he told her.
"Well what a coincidence. I am Shana from Seles. So I guess you can give the message to me"
He handed her the paper and she read it speedily. Then she bid him thanks and good-bye while she ran to go to Lohan. When she was in safe distance, she flew.
-*-
Dawn rose, and the band of Dragoons and Mages were already heading east.
"We should be in range of the river in about an hour" Mike explained.
Nobody really said a word after that. Dart's mind still waited and was patient to see these new lands.
-*-
"Finally" Alex relieved.
"What? I don't see anything" Dragoness complained.
"Don't be so rash. Can't you hear it?" Alex asked.
"Hear wha-"
"Shh"
For a moment, Dragoness heard nothing, then suddenly, he heard rushing water. It was cloudy though; he obviously couldn't hear it as well as Alex could.
"Where is the wall of mist you spoke of?" Nimbulo remembered.
"About an hour away. From here, there won't be much sight. The land is barren, unfertile. But you won't be able to see it. Look at your feet now. Yes, mist is already starting to form. We are very close. From here, Alex and I will also emit a glow so you can follow us. There will be a time where the fog will be thickest. Be aware of this spot, and keep following us. Do not make noises either" Mike warned.
Around Mike, a red glow started to emerge, and around Alex, a blue one. They all stuck close, keeping very quiet as they advanced to the lands beyond.
-*-
When the fog indeed got thickest, Mike and Alex kept extremely quiet. Dart and the rest were puzzled. Mike and Alex even stepped the lightest. It was almost like they were avoiding something.
Then it seemed like all hell happened. Dart tripped. Alex and Mike whipped around and cursed under their breath. Suddenly, a roar was heard from the vicinity.
"What do we do?" Nimbulo asked.
"Run" Alex stated "And follow"
Dragoness scrambled up and ran for Mike and Alex. Dart, Nimbulo, and Lavitz followed suit. Suddenly, the mist died down. But only in their area, large and fog-free.
"Just what I didn't want to happen" Mike told them.
"Heh. Sorry" Dragoness replied.
"I have a feeling you should draw your weapons. Actually, this is our fault. The people of Nissel and the other Forbidden Lands put the guardian here to ward away strangers. It is quite strong and not even three of us Mages can handle the power. Note it is a shape shifter, so keep a sharp eye" Alex warned.
From the edge of the clearing, a massive cloud of fog erupted and stationed itself, floating in the middle of the group. Tentacles protruded from the sides, and flung themselves toward each of the warriors.
Dart immediately drew his blade and chopped off the protruding tentacle. Mike burned his to a crisp, Dragoness sliced his, Lavitz jumped and drove his spear into the ground with the tentacle on the end, as did Nimbulo.
Alex was wrapped in the shadowy, wispy mass. His companions rushed to him, until he told them to back off. Suddenly, from the inside of the wrap, spikes had formed on his gauntlets. They looked like an eagle's feathers, only metal. By his hand, was a claw, two spikes by his thumb, and one by his pinky finger. On the knuckle-side of his hand was a circular metal piece that was producing the spikes that ran up his forearm. The whole thing was kind of like a shield that started at his hand.
Another one on his left arm appeared and the spikes had by then ripped through the tentacles.
"I've been waiting to use them. I call them the Mercury Gauntlets"
Dart, Nimbulo, and Lavitz all transformed. Dragoness held off. The warriors went on a complete assault. They all lunged at the enemy. But it was all to no use with physical attacks, as they saw when the first blade struck down on nothing.
Mike launched a geyser of flame from below the ground unto the enemy. It sizzled and burned the outer layer of fog shielding the enemy. Suddenly, the enemy stopped attacking. Lavitz felt a wind sucking them all into the foe. He alerted everyone at once.
"It has to be gathering energy or something because in a few minutes we'll be sucked in!"
Mike and Alex knew exactly what to do "RUN!"
The group bolted for the direction they were previously headed in. They disappeared in the fog. Seconds later, Mike and Alex abruptly stopped. When the rest of the warriors appeared behind them, they almost crashed each other into the raging river that rushed in front of them. It was at least a mile wide.
"So, what's the record for swimming this?" Dragoness asked.
"Very funny. It just so happens we have an Ice Dragoon and a Water Mage with us. But still, we will need to use our combined powers to get across. Nimbulo, I want you to make a bridge of ice across the water. But, I need Lavitz to crate a wind so powerful it can hold back some of the flow of the water in time for us to walk across. Alex can help because he is immune to water. Now let's go" Mike instructed.
DDX- Finally. Somebody updated. That somebody is me. Don't count on another chapter for a while.