Andrasani again, writing a normal chapter. Yes, I took a detour with two additional chapters, but several topics needed an explanation. This isn't exactly the right order that was originally designed when I first wrote all of this, but because I have such a wonderful co-author and lover helping me, he's changed my story and made it just a little more… interesting. Last chapter, Andrew learns from his Aunt Taliyah that she has some really juicy info, along with some info for little Sasami as well. Of course, nothing can be better than the final line of their conversation- I didn't know Andrasani was part of the Juraian Royal Family. If you're paying attention, this is Chapter Seven- Tairena's Lesson. I don't own Tenchi and Co, so don't come after me!
Snake: I'll be producing the rest of the fic as Tairena and Andrasani are currently unavailable to do so.
Key: (I can't use my normal tone of speech!):
"Yes"-Normal speech
Italics- Thoughts
Parenthesis- Sidenote, sarcastic comments
"Italics"- Thought-speak (Tsunami, Ayane, Taliyah, and Andrew have this capability)
A/N: Whenever Andrew evolves to his Aristoth Forms, his name changes to Dueceyune. For Tairena, her name becomes Ipsilone.
The morning after Andrew's talk with Talyiah, Tairena Becardo sat alone in the medical room, pondering what has happened to her. The recent attack brought the lively princess to a skidding halt into a wall of depression. I'm so helpless. Why didn't I use my power the way I was supposed to? How come I can never be like my father? Why? I just wanted to be someone people could rely on. I don't wanna be a subservient princess. I'd rather be like Dad, an affirmative action opinionated individual. Just something other than the traditional princess I've been accustomed to watching and modeling like. Seriously, I'm three thousand nineteen years old, and I have freedom now. Dad's got everything under control as always, and only Ayane knows what he's up to. Of course, she can't understand his methods of doing things, so when I ask, it gets even more confusing.
To add insult to injury, I'm still hospitalized from that jerk Pinashi and his sword swinging. Not including that dad risked both our lives to make sure I lived. Okay, I'm tired of this self-pity crap. I'm going to do what Dad told me to do a long time ago: Get a backbone! If I really am supposed to be the First Princess of Garnith, then I'd better be able to hold my own. I know for a fact Dad's not going to be around forever, I don't care what anyone says. He may be Ari-bonded to the Flower, but one day he'll die and I'll have no family left. My sisters, or should I say half-siblings, will eventually die before I will. Does that mean that the Aristoth Flower will belong to me one day? Oh goodness… I can't handle all of this! I need someone's help, please… I just don't want to be alone again.
I hated those two thousand years (A/N Roughly 700-1000 years on Earth) when I lost dad. It was my fault he died then, because I didn't follow his instructions. I was six hundred then, six hundred years old. I never disobeyed my dad before. And I knew why. Whoever did have gotten hurt really badly. Besides, I loved my father more than anyone, including my mother. But that accursed day... I wish I could take it back. I wish I never did it. Now dad's life is bonded with Ayane's because of me. It haunts me even today, as my biggest mistake. If it weren't for me… Dad wouldn't have to take extreme measures when doing anything. Mom wouldn't be so mean to him, and I wouldn't have what I got. Geous Baimatsu, my "uncle", has the ability to control my body at any time. Sad thing is, my mother gave him to me, and I'm now trapped unless either Geous feels its okay, or I… I die. And right now, I feel quite comfortable dying. But I can't hurt my father any more than I already have. I swear by my name, I will do right. I must succeed; failure is the loss of my father and my sisters, and any chance I have at a future. I see what Tenchi meant when he would rather die than forsake any of his newfound family...
Wait a sec… Tenchi! He could give me some advice about what to do. I'm going to visit him. He'd know how to handle this. And with newfound courage, Tairena wiped the warm tears from her face and stared out the nearby window.
"Tairena, sweetie, I don't mind you going to the Flower. But do not, ever, go inside the flower." He told me.
"Yes dad. I won't go." I naively answered. Little did I know I created a chain of events that let to the worst five hundred years of the lives of everyone on Garnith, me included.
That day I left for the Flower to give my weekly thanks. This time, curiosity got the better of me. It… the flowers there are beautiful. I thought by picking only one, I would give it to my mother as a present. However, the flower wasn't in such a giving mood. It attacked me, leaving me helpless in a pool of my own blood. I had no help or any assistance until my father sensed my plight and rescued me. He scolded me so badly, still to this day… I fear his words. I was so weak and feeble back then, and now… The Flower had apologized to me. It respects me and still to this day it feels bad for what it's done. Then again… it harmed dad more than it did me. He was devastated to say the least. For six years… he was despondent and couldn't get anything to work. I felt so horrible. I may have been six hundred years old, but I had the appearance of an eight year old. I spent as much time as I could, trying to make amends, or at least groveling at his feet until the day he died from depression. It destroyed Garnith. War broke out immediately, and my mother and Colonel Geous had managed to stop it before it became large-scale.
My parents and Geous had spent so much time fixing up Garnith. It was a backwater slum when I was born. The entire planet. Everything was destroyed and beauty was hard to come by. My father sacrificed his own life and gave himself to the Flower. Now look at us. We're closer than ever… however,Isee the look in his eyes. Those eyes tell me hehasn't forgiven me. He never will. But I deserved the treatment he gave me. He still treats me like the daughter I am outside. But in his heart, his hatred stems from me. I made the biggest mistake ever; and now I can't fix it. Please, I'm sorry, dad! Please! Can't you forgive me for what I've done?
"Tairena?"
"Who's calling me?" I yelled out.
"Tairena? Miss Tairena? Are you okay?" the voice asked again.
"Leave me alone! I don't wanna be bothered!" I yelled back.
"Hey!" a hand touched my shoulder, which elicited a shriek from me, and I reflexively removed Love Crystal and smashed it across the face of my unsuspecting victim. I turned around to find Tenchi lying on the ground, knocked unconscious.
"Oh my gosh! Are you okay? I'm so sorry!" I quickly felt horrible for what I'd done. I quickly added, "Oh please forgive me, I really didn't mean to do that. You almost gave me a heart attack." he groaned and slowly fluttered his eyes open.
Any true fan of Tenchi Muyo knows what happened next….
"Waaahhh!" Tenchi bolted up and dashed to the other side of the room, hiding himself from the shocked princess.
"Hello Tenchi. Sorry about hitting you." Tairena apologetically said.
"Ow…. Miss Tairena… that hurted. I'll be fine." He pulled himself together.
"Tenchi, can we talk for a while?" Tairena asked timidly. "I… I need some help."
"Eh… sure." He responded, not knowing what this "help" was really consisting of. He grabbed the nearby chair and sat down.
As she explained her situation about being a subservient princess and not knowing how to handle herself the way everyone wants to, Tenchi smiled and listened intently. While explaining, Tairena admitted watching Tenchi and her father practice for a while, and decided that she would try it out herself. Then, she asked the strangest question: "Can you teach me swordsmanship?"
"Are you sure you shouldn't ask your father?" he replied.
"He wouldn't allow it. He thinks that I should be a ruler." She pouted.
"He could be right, you know-"
"No! Tenchi, please?" she pleaded. Tairena suddenly whipped around and looked at Tenchi, eyeing him over.
I see how she gets her way with Andrew…I hope she doesn't take my help the wrong way… I'm still an apprentice as well! he thought to himself. Instantaneously, a nosebleed rushed, causing Tenchi to turn around and tend to this. She took this as a gesture of approval. "I just want to be a better person," were the only words needed from the princess.
Four days had passed since that fateful day, as Tairena's condition went from critical to good. After her medicine was administered, Andrew allowed her to exercise lightly so her muscles can support her body weight once again. Tairena walked into her room and closed it. Entering her room, Tenchi stood patiently outside; awaiting Tairena to rejoin him.
"Okay, I'm ready!" she yelled. Tairena returned out of her room wearing a thin full body suit and her weapon of choice, Love Crystal. Flipping the strange wand in her hand, Tenchi's matching expression was met by her smile. "Can we go to the training room?" he nodded, and as they walked, Tenchi really admired the nineteen-year-old princess. She had changed a lot since the attack. It seemed as if she wasn't such a "housewife princess", as Ayane nicknamed her. But then, he didn't know the half of this girl's troubles and worries. She had just as much, if not more one her plate as the young prince walking beside her.
Before the room, Tenchi stopped and held a protective pose and nervously asked. "Hey…um… Lady Tairena-"
"Tenchi, my name is Tairena. I don't like being called "Lady" and "Princess", they annoy me." Tairena interrupted.
"Sorry." Tairena nodded in approval; "I was wondering… if you've ever held a sword before?"
She paused for a moment and then walked inside. Tenchi followed closely, to Andrew's extensively guarded collection of weapons. After entering a key code only known to her father, the wall flipped over, revealing the cases of over several hundred weapons. Weapons of many calibers rested here. With the exceptions of Crystal Wing, which was holstered on Tenchi's side, a dual edged sword named Soul Calibur which June was currently examining, and the dual-trident poleaxe energy weapon Trailblade, every case was filled.
"Hey Tenchi? I need your help. I kinda…" she blushed shyly and turned away slightly, showing more of her beauty.
"What is it?" he asked, taking a bokken from the lower rack of cases.
"I… I've never held a sword in my hand before. I always dreamed of becoming a swordswoman. You know, following in my dad's footsteps." She admitted. "I really love him, Tenchi. I just wanna stay by his side and do everything I can to help him. June can read his emotions and Ayane shares his thoughts. What can I bond with him by?"
"Tairena, it's natural for a child to have devotion to their parents." Tenchi remarked, noticing the single tear on Tairena's cheek. It fell, lightly tapping the ground. "But you're usually bubbly and cheery. Now you're sad… why?"
"It's because he's showered me with love. I want him to feel loved, too. I know lately that he has been all depressed. I saw it in his eyes yesterday when he was practicing. For the second time, I saw him depressed and unfocused. You know when his hair is naturally emerald? Tenchi, believe me when I saw this, it changed color. Like a blondish gold color. His eyes were that exact color as well. I think that is what we Garnithians call an 'Aristoth'. That power went from light energy to void… like he was a black hole. Like he was evil…"
'Andrew, with golden yellow hair? Did he transform into something?' Tenchi wondered. 'Maybe helping Tairena get over her problems would help. She's so worried about her father. Now I know how Sasami feels about Ryoko and Ayeka fighting over me. I'll have to thank her later for her help.'
Tenchi handed Tairena a bokken and the bewildered look of the Garnithian princess startled Tenchi a little.
"Um… Tenchi… what exactly is this?" she asked.
"Well… I don't think that we should use the 'real' swords just yet." He answered.
"Very well then, Tenchi." She held the bokken in her left hand, slightly flicking her wrist, moving it swiftly.
'Amazing…' Tenchi thought. 'She already knows how to maneuver the bokken! Maybe teaching her won't be so bad!'
"Let's begin." Tenchi said, smiling. "Let's begin with properly holding the weapon."
"Actually, let's begin with answering the question; 'What are you two doing here and using my weapons?'" a voice commanded.
Both of them realized what just happened. Andrew had stepped into the room, glowing blonde hair and matching pupils, in the form Tairena described earlier. He walked as pure energy bounced off of him, dropping to the ground. His wings were shining brightly, blinding both Tenchi and Tairena in its radiance. Suddenly, his whole body went to a dim glow, only lighting up the room slightly. His long, flowing emerald hair now rested into the air as blonde spikes, and suddenly as his power lowered, it lowered itself back towards the ground.
"Wha.. what are you?" Tenchi stammered.
"Do not fear what you see." Andrew said, soothingly. "I am still Andrew. This is my natural form. I didn't think it would be triggered, but since my Ari-stallactivated, I guess so did my Aristoth powers." He smiled and turned to Tairena. "Sweetie, are you okay? You look as if you're troubled." Tairena realized what he meant. He knows I'm thinking about "that day"...
"Yes, my darling daughter, I can read your mind. However, I can only read your outermost thoughts." he said to her.
"I guess I'm in trouble, huh?" Tairena sighed in defeat and began to walk out of the door when it suddenly closed. "Huh?"
"Tairena, I will allow you to practice swordsmanship." He said. "However, you must pass a test of mine."
"Test?" Tenchi asked.
"Yes, in order to learn a Becardo Family Style of Sword, you must be able to pass a test. Tenchi, you can take the test with her, as you've seen my style of combat in action. I think if you can compliment both styles together, you will become just as good, if not better than yours truly." Andrew answered. In just an instant, their environment changed. Instead of being inside of a ship, they find themselves on a floating island.
"Wow…this is beautiful!" Tenchi exclaimed. "Where are we?"
There was lush scenery, even high in the atmosphere, the trees and grass was a bright, dark green and in the distance, an opaque castle-like structure. The sun shone brightly, and even more so, the Aristoth form of Andrew changed. He dropped to his knees, breathing heavily.
"Dad? What's wrong?"
"I lost my hold on my Aristoth form. It comes and goes. I can't fully master it yet. Once I do, I'll have the power that rivals even that of the Lighthawk Wings that Tenchi can produce." He answered. "I'm fine. This is the test. Both of you must make it from here to the castle over there. Beware; nothing is what it seems..." With that, Andrew took to the air and began flying towards the structure.
"Well… should we go?" Tairena asked.
"Yes." He answered. The two teenagers walked in the direction of the castle. As it seemed like hours, they continued walking. Suddenly, Tairena stopped. Tenchi took a few steps ahead, but then realized the princess was not by his side.
"Hey, Tairena?" he asked.
"Um… Tenchi, is it just me, or does it look like we're moving away from the castle?" she asked. They took a look at the castle nearby. It seemed further away than where they started from. No way! That just can't be possible? We're moving away from the castle? But how? How can we do such a thing?
Meanwhile, on the Chronosphere X19, one lavender haired teenager was tossing about in her sleep. Ayane quickly shot up and slowly regained her composure. What the heck? Was that the Crystalline Palace? But how? Only my dad can go there… but I saw Tenchi and Tairena leave too. Man, what a weird dream. She quickly decided to shower and get dressed, unfortunately, her body didn't quite respond quickly as she wanted it too.
"What the heck is going on here?" Ayane asked. "Why are my nerves fried? What the heck was that power? My ears are ringing! Dad? Tairena? Anyone!" Ayane frantically searched the hallways. At least I got my link back. It was like listening to static on a television; having that noise in your mind for a while starts to irritate a gal. I'd better contact Dad.
"Dad? Hey! Where are you?"she sent a worried call.
"The Crystalline Palace." he answered, seemingly upset.
"What? How did you get there?" she asked, extremely worried. "You could get hurt! I thought Zapdanos was on Garnith!"
"I don't know. But Waverly says hello." her father smiled.
"I miss being home, Dad. I wanna go home. Where are Kiari and Laizani?" she sadly admitted.
"With Rina. They'll be home in their time soon; Diane and the others want to see you, Ayane."
"How do I get to the Palace? Or home?" she asked quickly. "Can't you send me there?"
"When I can control my Aristoth powers; I'll bring you home when I can." he answered."I'm sorry that I didn't master them sooner."
"I don't care. You're safe. I'm happy. Does that count for anything?"I felt my whole body shudder involuntarily. "My head hurts…"
"Probably from the extreme limits of my Aristoth Powers."
"Did you use the Ari-stall like I told you?" she admonished.
"Not entirely. It uses too much energy."
"I'm hoping you'll master them soon. You know that every time you use them, our link breaks. But if you're safe and sound and not murdering people, I don't care." she admitted. "However... if you ever worry me like that again, you'll have more than Takori and Tairena to worry about!"
If there was anything Andrew knew, not even hell itself could ever match the fury of his own daughter Ayane, when angered! The last person who pissed her off ended up with body parts put in very awkward positions. Let's just say it was something about a stood-up date... (and you have to be an idiot to stand up a princess!)
"You know, Ayane... you remind me too much of myself at your age. I guess one of you would end up this way." he said. "So remind me why you want to take over my position?"
"But I like being this way. Besides, I like our bond, don't you? When do I get to use Crystaledge?"she asked. "I don't want your position, I want you to continue training me in the Becardo Gentle Fist Style."
"When we return to Garnith; that is... if we return. Get some food made and get to know the others. I'll send you to Diane and Rina when we return to Earth. I think it will be easier that way." he answered. "I will not allow you to use Crystaledge. When your ceremony is complete, I will allow it," he continued, "You can practice while waiting for me, cause I wanna see if you've been keeping up, young lady.
"Thank you so much! I love you, dad."
"Love you too, Ayane."
With the link back in place, Ayane walked back into her room. No point worrying about where Dad is. Mihoshi and June are still sleep. Guess I missed lunch, huh? I'll take Dad's advice and practice."Miss Ayane, incoming transmission." Chronos said.
"I'll accept." Ayane answered. Wonder who's trying to call Tairena's bond-ship? Very few people know of this ship's calling number. She turned her attention to the nearby monitor in her room.
"Ayane? Hello," Takori, her stepmother said, "Is your father or Tairena available?"
"No. They're training." Ayane lied. "Something wrong?"
"Please have him contact me immediately, it concerns the matter of the exilement. Tell him that Geous and I managed to get some information." Takori answered. The link terminated. But her senses still was on the fritz.
Are you serious? Alright! I know that Takori and I aren't on the best of terms, but I do respect her as a woman and parent. But still... could she be lying? Ayane felt relieved but scared at the same time. Why do I have the feeling that this exilement has more meaning behind it than the people who orchestrated it?
In a unexpected wave, her senses came back and she felt everything that her father had done. Using this chance, she quickly activated her special power Psi-sight to find her sister and Tenchi in a heap of trouble, surrounded by many diffrent energies.
"Dad? I think you'd better get me in that realm ASAP! I'm picking up some really large vibes towards Tenchi and Tairena!"
Both Tenchi and Tairena were tired from their travel through the forest. Since then, they fought over-sized goblins, pythons, three tigers, a phantom of Kagato and powerful demon named Kimarouboth which caused Tenchi to use Crystal Wing and the Lighthawk. Not including Tairena's first evolution to Ipsilone.Their battle weary bodies continued through the forest. Night had falled, and now they are resting by a fireafter fighting a group of decent ninja.
"Tenchi, how much longer?" Tairena asked. "I don't think we can take too much more of this." My body is responding differently... and Ipsilone's powers are gonna kick in soon!
I'm almost exhausted! How can I keep fighting? Where is that castle? Tenchi asked himself. Please hang in there, Tairena, we're almost done... I hope. Uh-oh... I sense more things here than just the two of us...
"Tairena?" Tenchi nervously asked.
"Hm?" she asked sleepily. "What is it, Tenchi?"
"We've got company!" Tenchi yelled, removing Crystal Wing from its holster. Tairena quickly removed Love Crystal and stood by Tenchi, a stance used to protect their partner. She then transformed back into her Aristoth Form.Even for the two, with cuts and bruises, looking worst for wear wererunning purely on adrenaline. Not including Tairena's Aristoth Form's energy was nearly depleted, but their hopes were slighty increased as Tenchi went back into his Lighthawk.
"Take this!"Dueceyune yelled, punching the ground. "ENERGY SPIKE!"
Energy pushed through the ground, erupting right in front of him, creating a pillar of raw energy, incinerating the four thieves in front of him. Wow! I guess learning about my Aristoth form could really be a good thing. Too bad I rarely use it... Why is it activating on it's own? I'll ask Taliyah later... Crap! Here they come again! A large group of soldiers rushed at Dueceyune, yelling "kill him".
They were soon eradicated by Waverly, his overprotective (if not a bit childish) Dragonite's Hyper Beam attack, leaving an enourmous crater in the ground. (A/N: Waverly has a motherly instinct towards Andrew/Dueceyune, but a childish outlook on life.)
"I'm picking up some really large vibes by Tairena and Tenchi!" Ayane yelled.
"I'm on it, Ayane."
"Waverly, any sign of Tairena or Tenchi?" he yelled into the air.
"Nothing at all. I hope they are around here somewhere..." she replied.
Dueceyunecontinued running towards the Palace of Crystalline Memories. How hard can it be for them to find the Palace? He quickly jumped into the air, and was quickly scooped up by Waverly.
"Andrew, they're southwest of our current position. Don't you think what you did was a little harsh?" she asked, worried. "The Energy Spike is a very draining move. I don't want you getting hurt ya know? Be careful next time, okay?"
"I know, Mom." he chuckled, "I saw the Lighthawk a while ago, so that means they've been fighting for a while. But to survive in the Realm of the Palace for more than 2 days has been more than a test, don't you think?"
"You know, you still are the kind soul I believed you were."
"Waverly, I'm moving onward. The kids aren't to far from here, right?"
"No, they're only on the other side of the ravine we're crossing."
"Okay then. We'll go and help."
"Let me guess, you want me to fly Tenchi back?"
"You know me too well, Waverly."
"The cost is one hug from you."
"Unfair! You crush my ribs!"
"Then the boy walks through this by himself."Dueceyune thought about the odds of Tenchi's survival. It would be likely that he'd make it, but then again, if the really strong cratures came around... he's a goner. Besides, I WANT TO KILL!
"You win, Waverly. One hug." Waverly smiled. She quickly flew towards the two teenagers.
With a deafening roar, agiant wolf charged Ipsilone. The wolf, with its fangs out, found itself landing on the ground, asIpsilone rolled out of the way. Quickly, she slammed her middle finger of her right hand into the ground. The ground spilt, knocking the wolf off balance. Then, quickly yelled "Earthquake Rage", as the rocks smashed into the wolf, knocking it backward and down to the ground.
Tenchi quickly saw the opprotunity, and jumped over prone form ofIpsilone withhis LighthawkSwordslashing at the wolf, only slicing off the one of the forepaws and leaving a deep gash on the wolf's body. It howled in pain and then savagely struggled to attack Tenchi, who was once again protected by another Crystal Shield. The wolf flew back, yelping in pain from the electric shock of the barrier.
"Tenchi... you...okay?"Ipsilone who was barely keeping herself in the world on the living just smiled and asked. "We can't...die here..." Her form quickly dissapated. "I'm sorry I failed you, Tenchi."
"I don't want to die..." Tenchi replied. "But you're...tired out...do you have any energy?" he asked, panting. "You didn't... fail at all, Tairena." His Lighthawk stepped down considerably.
"Don't worry about me..." she said, laughing. "Damn it all! There's more!" Now Tenchi's Lighthawk died completely. In his hand was Crystal Wing, and it's weight made it slam into the ground with an earth-shattering thud.
I'm too exhausted to use the Lighthawk... they take too much out of me. But I can't let Tairena die. Aaaahh! Tenchi quickly broke out of his reviere and struck the wolf again. I don't wanna kill anything.
"Hey, are you two alright?" a voice asked.
"Come on. Boy, on my back." Tenchi stared in pure shock at Waverly. She gave him a hug and Tenchi fainted. "I guess he was tired, poor dear." She picked him up and cradled him in her arms.
"Sheesh... there's more." Andrew said. "Waverly, get out of here with the kids. I'll handle this." He cracked his knuckles and impaled Trailblade to the ground. "Besides, I want to fight. So get out before another Energy Spike erupts."
"I'll be waiting for you, Andrew." Waverly quickly said before hoisting Tairena onto her back and taking off.
Finally... I can use the Pure Form. I always wondered how much power the strongest Ari-bond would possibly hold. The wolves growled and then lunged at Andrew. No need to wonder... Time to use my power! As the wolves charged, they continuously kept being repelled by the force Andrew exhaulted. Continuous shaping and molding and applying his energy to his very being continued his sprint of power. He put both of his arms in from of him, revealing that his arms had definitely went through a change. As the power coursed through him, he realized what this meant. Zapdanos? You've accepted me as your bond-partner? If you have, let me complete the evolution!
"Pure Aristoth Form Evolution!" he yelled, releasing such a light that in the air, the sky shone silver.
"Now... let's see what this body can do." he voice changed, sounding a lot deeper and forceful (Think of Gogeta SSJ4, but an octave deeper!). "Heh... try this attack and survive!" The wolves ran away from the shining Aristoth immedately.Ahorde of monsterssaw what the disturbance was and decided to join the fray of many other noctural beasts that ravaged the area. Well, looks like I got company.
"And you also have two new techniques are your disposal, Dueceyune." this voice added. "Yes, I accepted you long ago. Now come on, partner! We have work to do! Oh... and sorry about the first form... I... we... our natures conflict in that form, so we end up evil."
"About time, Zapdanos. And here I thought you were an annoying little girl who pissed me off all day!" Dueceyune replied. "You're not forgiven, you know this, right?"
"That hurt!" she yelled.
"Well... let's get rid of this, huh?" he asked, "What are my new techniques?"
"Try your new Final Spike!"
Dueceyuneflew into the air, stoppedand stared at every creature that surrounded. Then smiled, as he flipped backwards and dropped backwards and head-first towards the ground, stopped, teleported behind one of the biggest demons and kicked it in the back of the head. It stumbled forward. In response, the other demons wasted no time in attacking Dueceyune. Wow! I never knew I can be this fast, Zapdanos! Was this the fusion you were talking about? If it is... kickass!While in the air, he turned around and fired a quick Needle Wing, which in turn turned into "Explosive Needles". He quickly raised his altitude and concentrated a small ammount of alomst seemingly limitless power. Moments later,in his right hand, he held an enormous amount of energy and looked to his right. Heh. Too easy. He threw the energy at them, atomizing all in it path, creatinghuge explosion and ruining a large section of the forest. He continued firing, destroying any and everything he saw. Maybe I'll do Final Spike another time. Besides, Tairena evolved as well as I did. That was the lesson I wanted to teach. I wanted her to know how to evolve.
He quickly de-evolved and reverted to his normal self. The difference was overwhelming for the ruler, as he almost hit the ground, trying togethis wings to work. Right before he hit the ground, his wings were once again able to withstand his weight.
A small smirk appeared on his lips. Damn, had I known this sooner... I would've been become the Grand Regent Knight a long time ago. But then again, very little is known about the Ari-bonds. He then flew down, picked up Trailblade, and flew towards the Palace, back in his normal form. I'm pleased. That's why I left them here, to learn how to use their special weapons. With a smile on his face, Andrew entered the Crystalline Palace of Memories.
"Waverly, have you sent them home?"
"Of course."
"Good. I'll be going too. Bye!" he quickly said, but was halted before walking into the portal that lead to the Chronosphere. His bodysuddenly ached.
"Bye! Come back soon, okay?" Waverly smiled and released Andrew into the portal.
Thats right! The end of Chapter 7- Tairena's Lesson. Well... we finally got around to writing again (if you've read my latest addition to Tried and True, you KNOW what I mean). So, I'll be producing up to chapter 12. Chapter8, Earthbound Trials is near completion as we speak. I'll try to produce as often as I can.
Hopefully, my dear Andrasani will be feeling better. She got into a huge car accident and her neck and left arm are really jacked, so I had to send Tairena to my older brother in Charlottle where I'll see her on the weekends. Damn... college is difficult for and engineering student!
Love, Peace, and Donuts
-SnakeBlade A.K.A. IcedOutPaladragon