For thy Lady chapter 2 by Truro
Across the south-eastern skies of Tethealla, seven small air craft screamed through the air. These machines were smaller than most air planes, but slightly larger than motorcycles. These were the reiards; powerful flying machines capable of transcending the dimensional barrier of the two worlds. And on these contraptions, were our heroes, off to the rescue of poor Colette, "So Kratos, what do you think they want with my exsphere?" said Lloyd, "I would assume that they plan to use its power, to overthrow Lord Yggdrasill." Said the angel, "So," continued the grand young swordsman, "If it's just my exsphere they're after, Colette shouldn't be in any real danger." "Of that, I'm not so sure." said Kratos, "These are merciless killers." Upon hearing this, Lloyd began to speed up, "We've no time to lose!"
They had arrived on the south eastern island. Much to everyone's surprise, the villains had erected, what appeared to be, a very large wrestling ring, "You've got to give 'em credit." Said Zelos, "They're evil to the core, but they don't cut any corners." "Welcome ladies and gentlemen." Said the dark leader, "I see that you have found your eighth warrior.", "Where's Colette!" Lloyd demanded, "I assure you, she's fine." said the demon, pointing towards the sky. Colette was trapped inside a large diamond shaped prism. She looked frightened, but at the same time, relived that her friends had come for her, "Don't worry, Colette!" Lloyd called out to her, "I'll have you out of there in no time!" "That is of course, in the unlikely event, that you manage to defeat us." Said the dark leader, "Bring it on!" said Lloyd.
Two voluptuous women, dressed in the black costumes of the Raising Devils, stepped into the ring, and then they tore the disguises away to revile their true identity. One, a woman, with red skin, and flaming scarlet hair, and the other had blue skin, with cobalt hair. The each wore reviling chest guards, made of silver, and bronze, "I am Flaming Ruby." Said the red haired woman, "And I am her twin, Aqua Sapphire." said the blue one. "Wow!" said Zelos, "What a pair of…!" but then he was cut off, by sudden and violent impact of Presea and Sheena's feet, stomping onto his own.
"I suggest that Genis and Raine be the one's to fight these two witches." Said Kratos, "With their formidable magic defence, and superior mental power, they'll stand the best chance." "If that's okay with the rest of you." Said Lloyd to his companions, "Well, if that's what you think would work." Said Raine, "Leave it to me!" said young Genis, "I'll wipe the floor with those weird sisters!" And so, the brave young man stepped into the ring. The two sisters just smirked, "Those are big words, from one so small." said Ruby "Dear sister, allow me the pleasure of defeating this little vermin." "As you wish." said Sapphire.
Ruby began the battle by hurling a barrage of fireballs at Genis, who calmly blocked the assault with a small force field. Then the boy struck back, shooting a bolt of lightning at the fiery witch. As the crack of thunder filled the air, Ruby staggered backwards towards the ropes, "Lucky shot!" said Ruby, "Let's see how you handle this! Flame Lance!" with a fierce battle cry, the area around Genis turned a burning red. Realising what was about to happen, the child jumped away, and in the nick of time escaped the impact of the giant burning lance striking the ground where he once stood, "Ready to go to bed now, little boy?" said Ruby, in a patronising tone of voice, "I'm not that sleepy yet!" Genis retorted, "Ooh! You're a naughty boy!" said the witch, with a disturbing smirk, "You need a spanking!" then, hands started glow "Spiral Flare!" she cried, as a large beam of flame erupted from her hands, smashing into the small child. When the smoke of the impact cleared, Genis' clothes where singed, but he was still standing, "When I said Ruby was hot," said Zelos, "I didn't mean it literally!" "Is that all you think about?" said Regal, with a tone of a teacher, giving an earful to a rebellious student, "Genis is risking his life in there, and all you think of is dating one of these sirens." "Don't get mad." said Zelos, "I'm just trying to lighten the mood." "This is not the time or place to amuse ourselves." said Presea, "At least I'm supporting Genis in my own way!" protested the narcissist, "His partner over there hasn't even said a word, since the fight started!" he pointed at Raine, "Oh be quiet." She said, "I'm not going to distract him, when Colette's freedom is at stake." Aqua Sapphire heard this argument, 'I wonder…' she thought to herself.
"Still not sleepy, sweetie?" said Ruby, in a teasing manner, "That was pretty good, for an attack from a desian." Said Genis, "But your major flaw, was only studying fire element magic." Then he started to swing his kendama. The smooth rhythm of the ball leaving the stick, flying through the air, then landing on one of the edges of the handle, then taking flight once more, looked almost hypnotic, as it began to glow a bright blue, "You see," said Genis, "Judging from your attacks, I've calculated that you're a fire based magician, and for your information, you don't fight fire with fire." Then a large smile spread across the boys face, "You fight fire with water! Spread!" he cried.
From underneath Ruby, a geyser of cold water erupted, propelling her into the air, and sending chills down her spine. When she landed, she saw Genis preparing another spell, "Engulf these pathetic souls." He chanted, "I don't think so!" yelled Ruby, as she raised her hands, "Spiral Flare!" she yelled, firing another beam of flames towards the child. As the smoke cleared, Ruby was shocked to find that Genis was still standing, and still casting his spell, "Tidal Wave!" with this, a wave of water flooded towards Ruby, smashing her into the side of the area, 'His concentration is formidable,' where the thoughts going through Sapphire's mind, 'Perhaps I had best put my plan into action.' "Sister!" she called, "Let me have a try!" "Okay!" said Ruby, as she tagged her sister into the ring, "So you're next huh?" said Genis, confident in his skills, after his battle with Ruby. But instead of launching a magic attack of her own, Sapphire just looked at him, with pity, "Wh…why are you staring at me like that?" he stuttered, "You poor boy." Said Sapphire, "To think, your closest relative hates you." Raine became angry at this remark, "How dare you!" she called out, "She denies it now," continued Sapphire, "But think, Genis. Has she ever done anything to show that she cares?", "Leave my sister out of this!" shouted Genis, "You poor child." Said Sapphire, her cold, ice blue eyes, meeting his, with a mesmerising stare, "We've done our homework Genis, she defiantly hates you.", "She…" Genis was losing himself in the witch's hypnotic eyes, "She hits you when she's mad, she lied to you about your parents, and before she left for the journey of World regeneration, she tried to dump you off of Colette's parents." "Stop lying to him!" yelled Lloyd, "We all know for a fact, that the Professor would never abandon Genis!", "That's right." Added Raine, "Blood is thicker than water." Then something happened that no one expected, and would probably never forget. Genis turned around, and threw three spheres made of flames towards his sister. Raine was so shocked at this attack, that she was barely able to dodged in time, as her sleeve hissed from being brushed by the edge of the fire ball, she looked up at Genis, who raised his head, his face was like thunder, and tears where swelling up in his eyes, "I hate you!" he screamed, as Sapphire smirked, triumphantly.
To be continued.