Well, I am still not sure if anyone is even reading it. I only got one review and that was because I blackmailed her. So some more people had better review or I will get a lot more blackmail information.

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Chapter 3 What about me??

Because a thing seems difficult for you
Do not think it is impossible.

"You're a . . .Yeah sure." Relm just rolled her eyes. No way was this an esper.

"You don't believe me?" Strange, he looked kind of hurt that she didn't believe him. Maybe. . .but that just couldn't be. Espers were beings with magical powers that were said to lived with humans a long time ago. Until the humans became greedy and hungered for their powers. You could steal an esper power by killing it and you could learn magic. But, most people didn't believe that they even existed. Relm knew better.

The people of Thamasa used the powers of espers a long time ago. That was why the citizens could use magic. The problem was that over the last hundred years the power has begun to fade. Now they didn't have the ability to cast spells of any real power. Maybe he could be. . .But wait . . .Grandpa Strago had told her something. . .

"Wait, espers left our world and created their own. Yeah, that was it. They made their own world in the sealed cave. If. . .If you are an esper what are you doing away from your world?" That would get him. He could never have known about the sealed cave. 'Ha ha. . . that will show him.'

"Have you ever heard of Emperor Gehstal?" The look in Relm's big emerald eyes showed that she hadn't even expected him to answer her. Let alone ask her a question that she had no idea about. "Okay, I guess that is a no."

"Well nobody is allowed to leave Thamasa unless they have been ordered to by the Mayor. So, why should I care anyway? This has nothing to do with me." She turned away, walking towards the exit. "Why am I even talking to you? You tried to kill me 3 minutes ago."

Suddenly the entire room went dark again. He was shielding the exit and that seemed to be the only source of light. Suddenly a voice from the ceiling called out, "You Drew A Weapon To Me! And don't forget that."

"Fine, I don't care now. I need to get home. The Elite Magi Warriors are . . "

"That right." The Phantom suddenly appeared infront of the exit again. "You were to become the youngest Magi Warrior ever. Quite an accomplishment for a 9 year old."

"10. . .I am 10. And I will become a Magi Warrior and I will always protect my town. So if you want to hurt the citizens of Thamasa, you will have to go through me." She once again drew her dagger and was ready to attack.

"We have done this already. I will read your mind, and eventually I will win. So this has no point." He had a point, but Relm was never one to admit defeat.

"Fine, then. Move so I can go home." She took a step froward. The shadow took a step out of her way. 'Yes a clear shot home.' She started to run towards the exit, but she never made it.

"Sorry, I can't do that." He reached his right arm out in time to catch her before she could escape. Relm threw him her best death glare that she could muster. This was not how this was supposed to happen. She was supposed to be at the Mayor's home becoming the most famous mage ever. She was supposed to be protecting and helping, not being attacked and kidnaped.

"Why? What about me? What does this have to do with me?" She was screaming. 'I am sick of being weak. I don't want anyone's help. I need to do this alone, but I am still not strong enough.'

"I am sorry to say that this has everything to do with you. The problem is . . ." Phantom didn't know what to say. 'This is so much harder than I thought. I should never have chosen such a small girl to do this. Destiny has forced my hand again.' He chuckled slightly. "The problem is that no human is allowed to see an esper and live."

"You are. . .going to kill me? No, you can't do this!" She started to cry again. She struggled against his strong grip. If she could move her hands she could at least cast a spell on him. But, no. She had her arms pinned to her sides by his huge hands.

"No, I would never kill you. I could never kill a human. Remember I am a 'shadow' and when was the last time you saw a shadow kill someone?"

"But you said nobody could see you and live. . ." She was interrupted

"No, I said no human could see me and live."

"But, I am human. So either let me go or kill me." She slowly shook her head. She was getting stupider. 'Dammit, never tell a creepy shadow phantom to kill you.'

"All I have to do is make sure you are not human when you leave here." With that he lifted her into the air and a light surrounded her. She was back in the cavern with the goddess statues, but there was something different now. The statues were glowing and slowly getting brighter. 'Goddesses, what is he going to do to me.'

"Goddesses, I have come to ask of you a request." He spoke loudly and clearly like it was some kind of ritual. "You sent me on a mission and I have returned. I ask of you to give this child the power she will need. You know of the destiny and the future. Save this world and the Esper's world along with it. Give this human the power to stop the Empire." The light exploded into the room.

She had no idea of what was happening, only that the light was blinding her. Phantom, still holding her around the waist, put her into the middle of the circle that the three goddess statues made and took a step back. Relm stood on her own and realized that the light filled everywhere but where she was standing, like standing in the eye of a hurricane, everything around her was in turmoil while she stood perfectly still and safe. She was safe until she saw the Goddess Statues. . . Instead of all looking forward towards the entrance to the cavern, they were all staring at her.

The statues seemed to each have an emotion. The one on Relm's left seemed to be happy; suddenly a voice sounded in her head, "Don't fear. You will complete your destiny and save this world." The one straight infront of her looked like it was crying. "I'm sorry. You have done nothing to deserve this harsh future you shall live." The one on her right seemed to be angry. "This can not be the one. She will never survive this trial." Whispers. . . 'This can't be real. I am listening to statues decide my destiny.'

"We have decided," All of the voices spoke in unison, "You have the choice to save the world and risk death, or let fate take its course and live a normal life. Your future . . . Your choice."

"Yes, my future!" Relm yelled. "Mine. Not a phantom's, not yours, and not fate's. This is mine. I would rather die tomorrow than live by someone else's rules." The statues seemed to be satisfied with the answer. . .but they weren't. Relm thought what she said was the truth, and it was. But the goddesses saw the future and knew that Relm was exactly right. . . She would die tomorrow living by her own rules.

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Hahahaha. . .Well whats it matter anyway nobody is reading my story so why am I even writing this. . .Thats right cause it is fun Hahaha. Well, tune in next time to find out what happens to Relm.

Will Relm die? Well I just told you she would.

Will this writer ever get a clue? Hey, don't talk bad about me while I am still sitting here.

What is going to happen next? I know the answer to that one. You will read the next chapter.