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A/N: ((Since I have been quite lazy Tala is going to do another chapter but never fear my ficcy is going back up soon too so I won't be so lazy while Tala does her share of the work)) (what share? I've done it all except the Prologue) ((Don't listen to her she just can't admit.(Audience: LIAR!) eh heh) ((anyway people enjoy hehehe TinkerBell thanks Evil! Weredoggie! The name really suits him)) (*laughs* anyway enjoy the rest of Chappy Two O_O wonder what's going to happen and oh yeah Nasamu is like their ultimate god of like peace and stuff) ((ENJOY!))
Chapter Two
The Sleeping Forest
Tala woke up early in the morning the vents of the earlier day caught up with him as he laughed silently to himself seeing Enrique been making fun of was one of the better times he shared with people. It was worth seeing it. Peering over his shoulder he faced the other two beds that were already re-made, getting up quickly he scouted the room for anyone around. He slowed his heartbeat as he remember they had to be a team, a group so they wouldn't ditch him.
With that thought still in his mind he sat up on his borrowed bed and let his feet dangle off to the side, sleeping with the new body parts was hard he did awake whenever he rolled over or moved from a spot it took quite some time to get used too. Yawning loudly he stretched his arms to their full extent hearing some bones crack as he did, then sleepily he threw the covers off and slowly made his way to the bathroom.
Knocking he waited for some kind of answer but when no one responded he opened the door and his eyes seemed to bulge as Johnny was just getting his pants on and seemingly missed the knock even though it was loud. It took the fire mage all the willpower not to burn the door down and chase after the hybrid as he continued to pull on his pants to get them on and took a few slow deep breaths. One.Two.half relaxed the fire mage put on his shirt raising an eyebrow as the cursed teenager was still gawking at him.
That was when the red haired teenager snapped and formed a small fireball in a few quick seconds and hurled it at the hybrid screaming "THIS ISN'T A STRIP SHOW!" Tala quickly removed himself from the bathroom entrance as the fireball whizzed by being frozen in mid-air. Tala thanked Nasamu that Kai came at least he wouldn't burn to death by the hot head in the bathroom. Still blushing Tala removed himself from the two mages presence and quickly put on his clothes since he didn't have any spares something he would have to buy in the next town.
Johnny was so peeved off hat he almost melted his own toothbrush as he carried it around scrubbing his teeth the teenager he was traveling with was going to die by him or Kai or something else. He smirked as he thought of some monsters killing and tearing the hybrid's body but pouted when he knew it would never happen since Kai and him had to look out for the cursed being. Sighing he washed the toothbrush and stuffed it in one of his pouch bags enchanted to carry millions of things just as long as you know what you put in them.
He stepped out of the bathroom and glared hard at the hybrid that was zipping up his Disco like jacket and soon lost interest in that and instead flopped onto his bed that was already re-made from the maids that do cleaning. He was amazed at the fact they didn't run away screaming from Tala he quirked a smile at that just thinking about it.
The thought soon disappeared just as fast as it came when the familiar weight on his nose appeared and he growled something as the annoying voice followed the annoying never ending mouth. "Morning Johnny-san" the fairy announced trying to be nice thinking that last night was just a bad way to start off. The teenager on the bed stare cross-eyed at the fairy, if only he could rid the world of the first thing that was a menace to society. Enrique. ----------
By the late afternoon the party was ready to go Kai had also brought his robes just incase he might need them since it protected him from really cold temperature and a bit of protection from fire, he wasn't about to trust Johnny though it was a precaution. Likewise Johnny did the same but he also stuffed them in his bag keeping a wary eye on Kai his archrival in magic, athletic, and even in his studies the two were equal.
One of them had vowed to beat the other so they studied hard to beat each other but still tied even in mage battles and competitions they just couldn't seem to surpass the other even though their hard work was unmatched by anyone else in the guild. Groaning Johnny stretched and straightened his pants the memory of Tala seeing him in nothing but boxers was still fresh in his mind well it was kind of his fault but he'd never admit that, he had pride. Something his family was known for all around the world for.
The door shut as they stood around and in Enrique's case hovered waiting for someone to speak first as to where the destination was to be. Kai coughed getting everyone's attention as they all spun to hear what he had to say "I think" he started with his cold eyes glaring over at the path that continued on, the one Tala wanted to go for but since they had to spend the night at the mage's guild he never got the chance to. "We should first discover where are route is headed and then follow it" his voice could have broke steel for all they knew and agreed with him although Johnny seemed more tense due to the rivalry between them.
"The path leading south would lead us to the Sleeping Forest despite the name it is very peaceful it is the only way to go because the other places are more dangerous" the fairy spoke while Tala readily agreed with him while Kai huffed and folded is arms across his chest not responding, in which Enrique took into account that it meant a ok. Johnny on the other hand wasn't that pleased he wanted something to do he wanted action not peaceful walking through a forest. 'Then again' he thought finally agreeing 'I could burn it down'.
With that settled the small group of four headed onwards south to the forest. ----------
In that very forest several inhabitants scoured the areas in hopes of finding any intruders finding none the whole group returned to the middle of the forest where the meeting was to be held. "Nothing?" a gruff voice asked while the shorter green haired boy shook his head as he as the leader of the group he had taken to scout the whole forest. "Good work" the elf bowed to the king of the forest and was instantly dismissed from duty till the next day.
The elf wore blue clothes and carried small shoulder bag whenever he went somewhere even in the forest itself he always wore, what it contained no one knew and seeing that the elf was one of the strongest fighters in archery and hand to hand no one disobeyed him. His size however also gave him an advantage over anybody because he was quick on his feet although he sometimes got over confident and lost one or two battles but he was still known as the forests protector.
Quickly he disbanded and headed to his favorite place it was far away from where the base of elves was therefore hard to even reach even for the elves but he found a secret way of getting there. Slowly Kevin as the elf was named approximately five hundred years old in his race. However in human years he was about fifty-three maybe even older then that but that is what the elder Takubami told him, and he was never wrong.
Climbing up the rocky mountain he took a few steps at a time as he proceeded up to the top at a slightly slower speed then ever before, he was getting older and needed to act wiser as he was now one of the protectors along with his best friend Gary but unlike him, he had full duty. So when he did get time off he headed toward a place where no one or voices could penetrate it. Not only that but it had a nice clear view of the Sleeping Forest the very forest in which he lived in.
The elf winced as he took hold of one of the sharper rocks then redirected his climb to a bit safer less jagged climb. Satisfied he continued up glancing every now and then to make sure no one followed him, they knew when to leave him alone. He grasped the final big huge rock and pulled himself up panting as he reached the top it was after all almost an hour's climb but it was well worth it. Swiftly Kevin shook his green hair and sat down folding his hands and closing his eyes.
This was his daily routine just about every day to get in touch with all of the nature that was around him elves had the ability to speak to nature's greatest creations and he was willing to put the time into it to gain that gift. Or rather learning it as he never received that gift but the elder had said that he would obtain that gift later on in life what he had now was the most important.
Picking up a pebble Kevin tossed it into the river that flowed down the mountain it made a quiet 'thunk' as it hit then sank to the bottom. Breathing softly Kevin leaned back and looked up at the sky before sounds penetrated his perfect hearing. It was coming from the entrance of the forest. No it was, the elf twitched his ears trying to block out other sounds and tried to focus on the sound that he heard before.
They were not at the entrance they were nearing the middle of the forest, which was not to far from where he sat now. Grumbling he snatched his extra bow and arrows that he left near his quiet spot and headed down the mountain. Since it was night and the forest was very large he had to do it himself. No use waking up anyone when he was the protector. ----------
Kai groaned inwardly even going as far as to plug his ears the fort they had gone into much earlier was quiet but now it was so loud he bet even the protectors of the forest heard it echoing form where they walked. Currently they were now bickering to each other, except for Kai who didn't want any part in it, about who was the greatest mage and human that ever existed and how much did the work. The human or the wizard.
"Well the wizard could save people by using all sorts of protective spells" Johnny bragged while Tala countered in a split second right after the fire mage finished his sentence. "So human's have saved a lot of people enforcing government and creating a way for people to maintain peace" a snort erupted from the fire mage's throat while the hybrid huffed and folded his arms over his chest looking to the side in a childish manner.
In truth Kai could have broken up the fight or rather argument long ago when it was just beginning to get loud or even start for that matter but Enrique had said that it was worth it to watch and see how they interacted. So here he was hours later trying to hide his smile that would surely bring his own family to shame, thinking about his family though brought a scowl and a pain to him.
When he was young he didn't get many hugs or kisses like any other kid although his mother tried to but his father always slapped her or abused her even going as far as magic which was forbidden to use since it was of the darkest kind. Lost in memory lane a tug on his ear brought him back to the present and harsh reality, turning his head he fixed his eyes on the small fairy.
"Buzz off TinkBell" instead of the fuming small fairy he met a slight worried one raising an eyebrow as Enrique looked around "do you hear or see anything?" the ice mage asked while he too scouted not picking up any sense of evil or monster flow of energy, it was all peaceful. 'Up' he repeated to himself and looked up instead of the other directions to see a figure falling pointing a bow with an arrow loaded and ready shoot at Tala's direction.
Kai thinking real fast quickly sped over to Tala and took the fire mage with him as they all tumbled to the ground narrowly missing an implant of a arrow in the ground where the Tala was last standing. All of them stared at the arrow until Johnny was the first to break out of his daze and near death experience "hey!" he hollered at the figure that shot at them landing in a tree hidden from the group still recovering from the shock. "You Jackass! Come out and show your face!" the ice mage sighed smacking Johnny on the back of the head he didn't need the attacker to be burned up along with them if it wasn't an enemy.
Tala returned to his feet staring at the tree then slowly put his hands up "we surrender stranger" he glared at the others with their mouths open which closed with the cold glare Tala used that seemed to rival even Kai's "we come in peace we are traveling to the other end to the nearest town we mean no harm" putting down his hands once again he approached the tree but stopped when he heard the sound of a bow readying.
Tala sighed the enemy wasn't going to let him off that easily, if he was in the other position he wouldn't have either so they were even in a sense. Looking to Kai ready with an ice ball already formed the hybrid glanced to the tree then back to Kai. Indeed they needed to find out who was in the tree but to do unnecessary harm to someone that is most likely protecting the forest. It just didn't seem right.
Enrique snorted as he flew from his spot on Tala's head and in no time at all reached the tree and stared at the green haired kid with the bow. Of course this surprised the elf seeing something glowing so close, that he clumsily fell out of the tree hitting the ground groaning as he tried to get back up. And before he knew it three different people one to pissed off to look normal, one innocent, and the other just not giving a damn surrounded him.
"Who are you?" the cold glared one asked while the elf folded his arms and put on a stubborn look "not telling" course saying that to Kai is a bad thing refusing it twice was worse. The hot head of the little group flashed a fireball in the elf's face while the downed elf shook his head still not wanting to talk. Johnny growled something then smiled as he ran over to the nearest tree that just happened to be the biggest tree out of the entire forest. Legend has said, that was passed on from the elves, that the great oak tree grew the tallest because it was the source of the whole forest and if that went out or died somehow then the forest itself would die off along with it's inhabitants.
This was something Kevin couldn't afford since he was the protector and if he didn't do his duty then he was no better than monsters or demons that roamed these lands spreading and causing destruction. "Fine, fine I'll talk just step away from the tree" Johnny looked to Kai asking mentally almost, if he should when the ice mage nodded the red head walked back to where the elf was. "Who are you? Why did you attack us?" Enrique slapped his head out of all the dumb most common questions why didn't he ask something more intelligent? Shrugging though he perched himself back onto Tala's head listening intently.
Getting to his feet the elf sighed half of his face covered with green hair so you could only see one eye at the time "okay well you see this is a forest where travelers are not suppose to go, you know that right?" Tala looked to the others that seemed at lost that it was forbidden but nonetheless he continued to listen. "No we don't but continue" stepping back a bit everyone got themselves comfortable it was going to be a long talk.
"Okay listen up this place is forbidden and if you didn't know that then you're not the everyday travelers" the elf took a breath before continuing staring at each face individually "my name is Kevin I'm the protector of this forest indeed as you know I am an elf, a very skilled one so watch out" Kevin scowled as a snort met his previous sentence. "I do not care for whatever you reason you are here but we are sworn to get rid of intruders" Kevin wandered over to the tree acutely aware that spells were being readied incase he tried anything stupid.
Grabbing the bow and arrows he put them down nodding as he continued "but you seem not like enemies therefore if you wish to pass through I want you to past a test" all the others blinked at the small elf while trying to come up with a mental picture of what a test would look like. "A test what kind?" Johnny asked in a bored tone he hated talking it was no fun unless you got to yell at the person. "It is more of a request than a test, I want you to find out what all this unnatural evil air means and find it that is all" furrowing his brow Kai cupped his chin in thought it was a request but quite odd.
"We believe that someone is bringing back the dead right in this very forest but there are some parts that have not been accessed for some time now and have gotten so dangerous no one ventures into it" at that time Tala seemed to want to go finding someone as powerful as that with such strong dark magic to bring back monsters is a truly amazing power. "Is it possible this could be warlock magic?" Tala asked almost a bit to hopeful because if it was it could be the on that cursed him "it is for sure but not powerful it's in the stages of being warlock magic thus still being black magic the person who is casting must have quite a powerful gift" Kevin stated while he took hold of a tree branch after he had re-equipped himself back to the way he was.
"I might come and find you guys just tell any elf you see that I am allowing you take this" the elf tossed a piece of paper that seemed to be made from several flowers, Kai caught it in mid air without even doing to much effort and stared at it. "This is one of my items that give permission to others if it goes into the wrong hands it'll shock the person, if it seems to be wrong and not made of elven magic since other elves will no doubt, doubt you it will stay like that so do not worry" flashing a smile the elf disappeared as he jumped from tree to tree in a matter of seconds he was gone.
The group stood waiting for someone to make the first move and oddly it was Johnny "we know a bit of hat we are expecting it shouldn't be that hard" and also for once Johnny was right they did know what to expect and so they headed west in search of the mysterious magic caster of evil magic. ----------
"Hachine Yomu nu basukedi yami kuto!" a ball of black flames erupted from the figures black gloved hands onto the grass stepping back he smile at his first creation rose, in his family it wasn't spectacular as many could do so but he wasn't quite advanced but given his age he would soon be well known in his family. The skeleton rose from the dead complete with a sword and dagger it's rotting body had such a bad smell that even the newly beginner warlock had to gag a bit.
While the skeleton stood the figure went over everything he learned from his grandfather the older man knew more spells than anyone on the planet and he was to follow in his foot steps but he did not see the joy of what his grandfather did as he terrorized families and destroyed villages. Grimacing at the memory when he was ten he tried to focus once again he could not afford to disappoint him. Of course running away from the dreaded castle and somehow making it to a far away forest would be called sheer luck he couldn't stand his grandfather and his continuous training.
He had to train at his own pace.
So here he was practicing in one of the forbidden forests sure his grandfather would come and probably beat to death with several spells but that was alright he still had the protection of the forest that was miles and miles long on the outside but really it wasn't quite that big. Thinking about the last chant he tried to think back on why it didn't bring back something stronger was it because he didn't have what it takes? Or was it the way he did it? Or did he need more experience to bring forth a powerfully better monster?
Wiping a bit of sweat from his forehead he took a few breaths he needed a lot more training if he was going to get stronger but his darker powers were still untapped and he read every single book he could find even the ones that his mentor forbade. But still the results were the same he just couldn't bring something stronger back or create. It was what his family did bringing and creating and perfecting the most powerful dark magic in history.
They were Necromancers it was their job to do so.
Looking toward the area where he sensed magic being used before he glared at what was to come flicking a bit of hair out of his eyes, his ears showed a gold triangle with beads connected to it to show what he was since everyone recognized what the symbol meant. He straightened his cape it was white on the inside while black on the outside he didn't like red it was too reminding of past mistakes. Tightening his gloves he readied himself. The other attire he wore was black pants that of course were baggy; he also wore a white shirt with another silkier shirt over it with red all around the edges.
He wasn't proud of his outfit he looked way to gloomy but his grandfather persisted that he wore it or else so he wore it and wore and wore it more it was now a kind of instant thing he did. Concentrating he tried to summon more of the undead creatures but the power that came closer unnerved him as it was standard black magic, he knew how to use it since he was taught at a young age and excelled at it, but the power that was with the two magic casters send shivers down his spine.
Regardless he was to carry on his power to the next heir of his family and they would do so on as well even though Necromancers had a longer time to live due to them being different from humans just by a better life span. Furious he kicked the ground while waiting, his father had casted a curse that many took for a blessing he was stuck the way he was forever until the caster uncasted the curse. Until the curse was lifted he would stay young forever and that meant every month at the very last day he would be in extreme pain and it was coming soon.
Summoning a few more skeletons he waited for the enemy to come, whoever it was.
A/N's: ((I like this chapter I do indeed)) (I like it too guess u people have to figure out who the person is) ((anyway next chapter will go up soon)) (don't forget to read it) (((JA NE)))
Tala: *tackles Robert* we luv you too! *Almost everyone glomps him*
Tala: disclaimy to early can't do *falls over and snores* Pink Devil: um yeah uh we don't own anything, argh too much effort
A/N: ((Since I have been quite lazy Tala is going to do another chapter but never fear my ficcy is going back up soon too so I won't be so lazy while Tala does her share of the work)) (what share? I've done it all except the Prologue) ((Don't listen to her she just can't admit.(Audience: LIAR!) eh heh) ((anyway people enjoy hehehe TinkerBell thanks Evil! Weredoggie! The name really suits him)) (*laughs* anyway enjoy the rest of Chappy Two O_O wonder what's going to happen and oh yeah Nasamu is like their ultimate god of like peace and stuff) ((ENJOY!))
Chapter Two
The Sleeping Forest
Tala woke up early in the morning the vents of the earlier day caught up with him as he laughed silently to himself seeing Enrique been making fun of was one of the better times he shared with people. It was worth seeing it. Peering over his shoulder he faced the other two beds that were already re-made, getting up quickly he scouted the room for anyone around. He slowed his heartbeat as he remember they had to be a team, a group so they wouldn't ditch him.
With that thought still in his mind he sat up on his borrowed bed and let his feet dangle off to the side, sleeping with the new body parts was hard he did awake whenever he rolled over or moved from a spot it took quite some time to get used too. Yawning loudly he stretched his arms to their full extent hearing some bones crack as he did, then sleepily he threw the covers off and slowly made his way to the bathroom.
Knocking he waited for some kind of answer but when no one responded he opened the door and his eyes seemed to bulge as Johnny was just getting his pants on and seemingly missed the knock even though it was loud. It took the fire mage all the willpower not to burn the door down and chase after the hybrid as he continued to pull on his pants to get them on and took a few slow deep breaths. One.Two.half relaxed the fire mage put on his shirt raising an eyebrow as the cursed teenager was still gawking at him.
That was when the red haired teenager snapped and formed a small fireball in a few quick seconds and hurled it at the hybrid screaming "THIS ISN'T A STRIP SHOW!" Tala quickly removed himself from the bathroom entrance as the fireball whizzed by being frozen in mid-air. Tala thanked Nasamu that Kai came at least he wouldn't burn to death by the hot head in the bathroom. Still blushing Tala removed himself from the two mages presence and quickly put on his clothes since he didn't have any spares something he would have to buy in the next town.
Johnny was so peeved off hat he almost melted his own toothbrush as he carried it around scrubbing his teeth the teenager he was traveling with was going to die by him or Kai or something else. He smirked as he thought of some monsters killing and tearing the hybrid's body but pouted when he knew it would never happen since Kai and him had to look out for the cursed being. Sighing he washed the toothbrush and stuffed it in one of his pouch bags enchanted to carry millions of things just as long as you know what you put in them.
He stepped out of the bathroom and glared hard at the hybrid that was zipping up his Disco like jacket and soon lost interest in that and instead flopped onto his bed that was already re-made from the maids that do cleaning. He was amazed at the fact they didn't run away screaming from Tala he quirked a smile at that just thinking about it.
The thought soon disappeared just as fast as it came when the familiar weight on his nose appeared and he growled something as the annoying voice followed the annoying never ending mouth. "Morning Johnny-san" the fairy announced trying to be nice thinking that last night was just a bad way to start off. The teenager on the bed stare cross-eyed at the fairy, if only he could rid the world of the first thing that was a menace to society. Enrique. ----------
By the late afternoon the party was ready to go Kai had also brought his robes just incase he might need them since it protected him from really cold temperature and a bit of protection from fire, he wasn't about to trust Johnny though it was a precaution. Likewise Johnny did the same but he also stuffed them in his bag keeping a wary eye on Kai his archrival in magic, athletic, and even in his studies the two were equal.
One of them had vowed to beat the other so they studied hard to beat each other but still tied even in mage battles and competitions they just couldn't seem to surpass the other even though their hard work was unmatched by anyone else in the guild. Groaning Johnny stretched and straightened his pants the memory of Tala seeing him in nothing but boxers was still fresh in his mind well it was kind of his fault but he'd never admit that, he had pride. Something his family was known for all around the world for.
The door shut as they stood around and in Enrique's case hovered waiting for someone to speak first as to where the destination was to be. Kai coughed getting everyone's attention as they all spun to hear what he had to say "I think" he started with his cold eyes glaring over at the path that continued on, the one Tala wanted to go for but since they had to spend the night at the mage's guild he never got the chance to. "We should first discover where are route is headed and then follow it" his voice could have broke steel for all they knew and agreed with him although Johnny seemed more tense due to the rivalry between them.
"The path leading south would lead us to the Sleeping Forest despite the name it is very peaceful it is the only way to go because the other places are more dangerous" the fairy spoke while Tala readily agreed with him while Kai huffed and folded is arms across his chest not responding, in which Enrique took into account that it meant a ok. Johnny on the other hand wasn't that pleased he wanted something to do he wanted action not peaceful walking through a forest. 'Then again' he thought finally agreeing 'I could burn it down'.
With that settled the small group of four headed onwards south to the forest. ----------
In that very forest several inhabitants scoured the areas in hopes of finding any intruders finding none the whole group returned to the middle of the forest where the meeting was to be held. "Nothing?" a gruff voice asked while the shorter green haired boy shook his head as he as the leader of the group he had taken to scout the whole forest. "Good work" the elf bowed to the king of the forest and was instantly dismissed from duty till the next day.
The elf wore blue clothes and carried small shoulder bag whenever he went somewhere even in the forest itself he always wore, what it contained no one knew and seeing that the elf was one of the strongest fighters in archery and hand to hand no one disobeyed him. His size however also gave him an advantage over anybody because he was quick on his feet although he sometimes got over confident and lost one or two battles but he was still known as the forests protector.
Quickly he disbanded and headed to his favorite place it was far away from where the base of elves was therefore hard to even reach even for the elves but he found a secret way of getting there. Slowly Kevin as the elf was named approximately five hundred years old in his race. However in human years he was about fifty-three maybe even older then that but that is what the elder Takubami told him, and he was never wrong.
Climbing up the rocky mountain he took a few steps at a time as he proceeded up to the top at a slightly slower speed then ever before, he was getting older and needed to act wiser as he was now one of the protectors along with his best friend Gary but unlike him, he had full duty. So when he did get time off he headed toward a place where no one or voices could penetrate it. Not only that but it had a nice clear view of the Sleeping Forest the very forest in which he lived in.
The elf winced as he took hold of one of the sharper rocks then redirected his climb to a bit safer less jagged climb. Satisfied he continued up glancing every now and then to make sure no one followed him, they knew when to leave him alone. He grasped the final big huge rock and pulled himself up panting as he reached the top it was after all almost an hour's climb but it was well worth it. Swiftly Kevin shook his green hair and sat down folding his hands and closing his eyes.
This was his daily routine just about every day to get in touch with all of the nature that was around him elves had the ability to speak to nature's greatest creations and he was willing to put the time into it to gain that gift. Or rather learning it as he never received that gift but the elder had said that he would obtain that gift later on in life what he had now was the most important.
Picking up a pebble Kevin tossed it into the river that flowed down the mountain it made a quiet 'thunk' as it hit then sank to the bottom. Breathing softly Kevin leaned back and looked up at the sky before sounds penetrated his perfect hearing. It was coming from the entrance of the forest. No it was, the elf twitched his ears trying to block out other sounds and tried to focus on the sound that he heard before.
They were not at the entrance they were nearing the middle of the forest, which was not to far from where he sat now. Grumbling he snatched his extra bow and arrows that he left near his quiet spot and headed down the mountain. Since it was night and the forest was very large he had to do it himself. No use waking up anyone when he was the protector. ----------
Kai groaned inwardly even going as far as to plug his ears the fort they had gone into much earlier was quiet but now it was so loud he bet even the protectors of the forest heard it echoing form where they walked. Currently they were now bickering to each other, except for Kai who didn't want any part in it, about who was the greatest mage and human that ever existed and how much did the work. The human or the wizard.
"Well the wizard could save people by using all sorts of protective spells" Johnny bragged while Tala countered in a split second right after the fire mage finished his sentence. "So human's have saved a lot of people enforcing government and creating a way for people to maintain peace" a snort erupted from the fire mage's throat while the hybrid huffed and folded his arms over his chest looking to the side in a childish manner.
In truth Kai could have broken up the fight or rather argument long ago when it was just beginning to get loud or even start for that matter but Enrique had said that it was worth it to watch and see how they interacted. So here he was hours later trying to hide his smile that would surely bring his own family to shame, thinking about his family though brought a scowl and a pain to him.
When he was young he didn't get many hugs or kisses like any other kid although his mother tried to but his father always slapped her or abused her even going as far as magic which was forbidden to use since it was of the darkest kind. Lost in memory lane a tug on his ear brought him back to the present and harsh reality, turning his head he fixed his eyes on the small fairy.
"Buzz off TinkBell" instead of the fuming small fairy he met a slight worried one raising an eyebrow as Enrique looked around "do you hear or see anything?" the ice mage asked while he too scouted not picking up any sense of evil or monster flow of energy, it was all peaceful. 'Up' he repeated to himself and looked up instead of the other directions to see a figure falling pointing a bow with an arrow loaded and ready shoot at Tala's direction.
Kai thinking real fast quickly sped over to Tala and took the fire mage with him as they all tumbled to the ground narrowly missing an implant of a arrow in the ground where the Tala was last standing. All of them stared at the arrow until Johnny was the first to break out of his daze and near death experience "hey!" he hollered at the figure that shot at them landing in a tree hidden from the group still recovering from the shock. "You Jackass! Come out and show your face!" the ice mage sighed smacking Johnny on the back of the head he didn't need the attacker to be burned up along with them if it wasn't an enemy.
Tala returned to his feet staring at the tree then slowly put his hands up "we surrender stranger" he glared at the others with their mouths open which closed with the cold glare Tala used that seemed to rival even Kai's "we come in peace we are traveling to the other end to the nearest town we mean no harm" putting down his hands once again he approached the tree but stopped when he heard the sound of a bow readying.
Tala sighed the enemy wasn't going to let him off that easily, if he was in the other position he wouldn't have either so they were even in a sense. Looking to Kai ready with an ice ball already formed the hybrid glanced to the tree then back to Kai. Indeed they needed to find out who was in the tree but to do unnecessary harm to someone that is most likely protecting the forest. It just didn't seem right.
Enrique snorted as he flew from his spot on Tala's head and in no time at all reached the tree and stared at the green haired kid with the bow. Of course this surprised the elf seeing something glowing so close, that he clumsily fell out of the tree hitting the ground groaning as he tried to get back up. And before he knew it three different people one to pissed off to look normal, one innocent, and the other just not giving a damn surrounded him.
"Who are you?" the cold glared one asked while the elf folded his arms and put on a stubborn look "not telling" course saying that to Kai is a bad thing refusing it twice was worse. The hot head of the little group flashed a fireball in the elf's face while the downed elf shook his head still not wanting to talk. Johnny growled something then smiled as he ran over to the nearest tree that just happened to be the biggest tree out of the entire forest. Legend has said, that was passed on from the elves, that the great oak tree grew the tallest because it was the source of the whole forest and if that went out or died somehow then the forest itself would die off along with it's inhabitants.
This was something Kevin couldn't afford since he was the protector and if he didn't do his duty then he was no better than monsters or demons that roamed these lands spreading and causing destruction. "Fine, fine I'll talk just step away from the tree" Johnny looked to Kai asking mentally almost, if he should when the ice mage nodded the red head walked back to where the elf was. "Who are you? Why did you attack us?" Enrique slapped his head out of all the dumb most common questions why didn't he ask something more intelligent? Shrugging though he perched himself back onto Tala's head listening intently.
Getting to his feet the elf sighed half of his face covered with green hair so you could only see one eye at the time "okay well you see this is a forest where travelers are not suppose to go, you know that right?" Tala looked to the others that seemed at lost that it was forbidden but nonetheless he continued to listen. "No we don't but continue" stepping back a bit everyone got themselves comfortable it was going to be a long talk.
"Okay listen up this place is forbidden and if you didn't know that then you're not the everyday travelers" the elf took a breath before continuing staring at each face individually "my name is Kevin I'm the protector of this forest indeed as you know I am an elf, a very skilled one so watch out" Kevin scowled as a snort met his previous sentence. "I do not care for whatever you reason you are here but we are sworn to get rid of intruders" Kevin wandered over to the tree acutely aware that spells were being readied incase he tried anything stupid.
Grabbing the bow and arrows he put them down nodding as he continued "but you seem not like enemies therefore if you wish to pass through I want you to past a test" all the others blinked at the small elf while trying to come up with a mental picture of what a test would look like. "A test what kind?" Johnny asked in a bored tone he hated talking it was no fun unless you got to yell at the person. "It is more of a request than a test, I want you to find out what all this unnatural evil air means and find it that is all" furrowing his brow Kai cupped his chin in thought it was a request but quite odd.
"We believe that someone is bringing back the dead right in this very forest but there are some parts that have not been accessed for some time now and have gotten so dangerous no one ventures into it" at that time Tala seemed to want to go finding someone as powerful as that with such strong dark magic to bring back monsters is a truly amazing power. "Is it possible this could be warlock magic?" Tala asked almost a bit to hopeful because if it was it could be the on that cursed him "it is for sure but not powerful it's in the stages of being warlock magic thus still being black magic the person who is casting must have quite a powerful gift" Kevin stated while he took hold of a tree branch after he had re-equipped himself back to the way he was.
"I might come and find you guys just tell any elf you see that I am allowing you take this" the elf tossed a piece of paper that seemed to be made from several flowers, Kai caught it in mid air without even doing to much effort and stared at it. "This is one of my items that give permission to others if it goes into the wrong hands it'll shock the person, if it seems to be wrong and not made of elven magic since other elves will no doubt, doubt you it will stay like that so do not worry" flashing a smile the elf disappeared as he jumped from tree to tree in a matter of seconds he was gone.
The group stood waiting for someone to make the first move and oddly it was Johnny "we know a bit of hat we are expecting it shouldn't be that hard" and also for once Johnny was right they did know what to expect and so they headed west in search of the mysterious magic caster of evil magic. ----------
"Hachine Yomu nu basukedi yami kuto!" a ball of black flames erupted from the figures black gloved hands onto the grass stepping back he smile at his first creation rose, in his family it wasn't spectacular as many could do so but he wasn't quite advanced but given his age he would soon be well known in his family. The skeleton rose from the dead complete with a sword and dagger it's rotting body had such a bad smell that even the newly beginner warlock had to gag a bit.
While the skeleton stood the figure went over everything he learned from his grandfather the older man knew more spells than anyone on the planet and he was to follow in his foot steps but he did not see the joy of what his grandfather did as he terrorized families and destroyed villages. Grimacing at the memory when he was ten he tried to focus once again he could not afford to disappoint him. Of course running away from the dreaded castle and somehow making it to a far away forest would be called sheer luck he couldn't stand his grandfather and his continuous training.
He had to train at his own pace.
So here he was practicing in one of the forbidden forests sure his grandfather would come and probably beat to death with several spells but that was alright he still had the protection of the forest that was miles and miles long on the outside but really it wasn't quite that big. Thinking about the last chant he tried to think back on why it didn't bring back something stronger was it because he didn't have what it takes? Or was it the way he did it? Or did he need more experience to bring forth a powerfully better monster?
Wiping a bit of sweat from his forehead he took a few breaths he needed a lot more training if he was going to get stronger but his darker powers were still untapped and he read every single book he could find even the ones that his mentor forbade. But still the results were the same he just couldn't bring something stronger back or create. It was what his family did bringing and creating and perfecting the most powerful dark magic in history.
They were Necromancers it was their job to do so.
Looking toward the area where he sensed magic being used before he glared at what was to come flicking a bit of hair out of his eyes, his ears showed a gold triangle with beads connected to it to show what he was since everyone recognized what the symbol meant. He straightened his cape it was white on the inside while black on the outside he didn't like red it was too reminding of past mistakes. Tightening his gloves he readied himself. The other attire he wore was black pants that of course were baggy; he also wore a white shirt with another silkier shirt over it with red all around the edges.
He wasn't proud of his outfit he looked way to gloomy but his grandfather persisted that he wore it or else so he wore it and wore and wore it more it was now a kind of instant thing he did. Concentrating he tried to summon more of the undead creatures but the power that came closer unnerved him as it was standard black magic, he knew how to use it since he was taught at a young age and excelled at it, but the power that was with the two magic casters send shivers down his spine.
Regardless he was to carry on his power to the next heir of his family and they would do so on as well even though Necromancers had a longer time to live due to them being different from humans just by a better life span. Furious he kicked the ground while waiting, his father had casted a curse that many took for a blessing he was stuck the way he was forever until the caster uncasted the curse. Until the curse was lifted he would stay young forever and that meant every month at the very last day he would be in extreme pain and it was coming soon.
Summoning a few more skeletons he waited for the enemy to come, whoever it was.
A/N's: ((I like this chapter I do indeed)) (I like it too guess u people have to figure out who the person is) ((anyway next chapter will go up soon)) (don't forget to read it) (((JA NE)))