Finding the Future

Inside the Ark of Destiny, they'd found monsters around every corridor. Running as fast as they could possibly go, the team headed for the command center to save Lamium. On the way, they got a good surprise, Maya and Co. had come along to help out. Maya said they could take care of the ones who had followed the four, while those chosen by the Guardians defeated Beatrice. Virginia thanked her, and ran on with the others. Meanwhile, Maya held up one of her books, transforming to deal with this new evil threat.

But there was no time to think about Maya, they had to run onwards. When they arrived at the command center, they were greeted by Lamium running in front of them. Apparently, Beatrice had decided to kill the four with one blast, and Lamium, realizing his mistake, shielded them from the attack. Virginia tried to heal him, but realized he was just too far gone for her to save. "I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do."

"Do not worry," he gasped, "I've seen the truth. There never was a Saint, only a Demon in disguise trying to use me. At least I can make up for my mistakes before I die, by saving the lives of those who are fighting for a good future. Don't lose, Drifters, destroy this evil and save our world." With that, he lay still.

"Such a foolish man, if he hadn't shielded you, he could have gone on living and dreaming. But I can not say the human race is an intelligent one. Now then, come with me to the Dimension of Dreams. I will lock you away forever in the Cage of Dreams, leaving you no chance of defeating me," Beatrice said. In that instance, the world began to go black, the team found themselves sinking deeper and deeper into the void. But just before despair took hold, Virginia's wings began to shine. They formed a protective coat over the team, and levitated them. Before her, she could see a power of hope beginning to form, Lamium's hope.

Beatrice was quite shocked to see them back. Virginia stated, "This is the true power of humans, the power to hope for a better tomorrow. You foul Demon, you will not be able to win against us. Now, we will use this last chance Lamium has sent us in order to defeat you, and bring peace back to our home."

Beatrice transformed, and aimed a Dark Matter. "If you think you can defeat me, guess again. I don't think I'll make the same mistake twice, and fall into your little wing trap. You're just going to have to give up, I'll eventually wear you down enough to kill you." The Dark Matter hit, guarded by the team again.

Virginia and Jet knew what had to be done, they flew up into the air once more. Gallows and Clive shot over and over again, knowing they were going to be getting ready for their ultimate attack. However, Beatrice didn't know that, she only thought they'd use the little Airget-Beam. It did damage, since she was not of Filgaia, but it was also only a light attack, and she was a very powerful Demon. She didn't worry in the least about that one, it would be easy enough to block them and then turn their power back on the two.

"Dist Dims," she screamed, "Sacred Staff, come to your owner and do her bidding to destroy evil."

"Airget-lamh, Sacred Sword, lend me your power to vanquish my enemies," continued Jet.

Together, they chanted, "Guardians, Planet, hear our pleas. Combine your powers, use them to defend us and the people of this world from those who wish to do them harm. Airget-Canon!" With that, the two weapons merged, and struck out at Beatrice with all their might. She was atomized instantly. But next was the difficult part. In her place came a small form, that of a one celled organism. Nega Filgaia was born.

Virginia aimed her ARM at it. "We've gotta stop this thing. It'll keep growing until all of our home and memories are consumed in its form. Then, we'll all be killed. This is the last battle, the one that will determine the fate of the human race." She shot, as did Jet. Just then, the beast split in two, attacking.

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The fight was long and hard. Next, they faced a cocoon that used status attacks they could guard against. Then, a small slime that was weakened after it attacked. Fourth, came small lizards. After that, two bigger lizards. Sixth and seventh were larger monsters, a Dragon and Cat. Eight was the Dark entity, with the Light entity as the ninth. Finally, the tenth form was that of a large tree like plant of some sorts.

It was gaining defenses by bringing up its roots. Virginia knew that if it kept that up, it would be an unstoppable monster. She and Jet took to the air again, getting out of the way of its strike. For the second time that day, they chanted the spell to call up the Airget-Canon. The power struck the monster, and it began to convulse. Both opposite forces canceled each other out, destroying Beatrice's negative planet. It did have an unfortunate side effect though. When the negative aspect died, the positive Filgaia died as well.

Virginia felt like she was spinning in a void again, this one more white than black. For awhile she could see the others, then one by one they vanished. Even Jet disappeared, fading right out of her arms as the two held onto one another. But he whispered softly to her before he vanished. "I love you, Virginia."

"Jet!" she called, "Come back!" The girl began to run through the place she'd landed in, worried that she would never see her beloved again. Her eyes stung with tears, they were much worse than the day she learned her mother was dead. For a long time, Virginia just ran, crying all the way. But finally, she saw a familiar figure, that of her father. He took her in his arms, and held her close to him. Finally, she calmed.

"You are in the Event Horizon, also known as the Information Library Hyadas. This is where all our memories are stored. Don't worry, everyone was just transported someplace different. But since this place has all the corridors looking the same, you won't be able to find your way quite easily. If you open a door to one of the rooms, you may be able to see where you are," he told her, relieving Virginia a little bit. If Jet was alive, she would be happy. Werner knew something was going on between them, he saw it in her eyes.

She whispered, "We worked so hard to save everyone's memories, I guess we just couldn't do it. Now the whole world is gone, I feel like such a failure." Then, she got down on her knees, and began to cry. But just then, the Old Terminal and Filgaia's Key began resonating with one another, glowing in sync. The girl got up, she'd had an idea. "We can impart our memories into this place, reviving Filgaia. And the key of the Planet Guardian, it might just help in restoring the environment. Add in Jet and my powers, and we've got a recipe for victory." With that, she began to concentrate on the orb. Then, it burst into light.

"I know you can do it," Werner told her, "The powers you were granted were for the rejuvenation of our home. If the planet itself is ready to revive, then there is no way you can fail. Be careful, the road you have chosen is one of hardship. But I see good fortune in store for you, my daughter. Always live true to your own beliefs, and never let anyone change them." He smiled, watching as the girl faded from sight.

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Teefa's Last Words…

Only the epilogue now. Fourty-five chapters, good lord! Lucky I didn't write out every little detail of every little battle piece of Nega Filgaia. Else we'd have about five more chapters at least, and knowing my battle scenes I'd have bored everyone.