Here we have it chapter 26 the final part to my little epic. Hope you like:
Chapter 26: Returning home.
"Welcome back young Guardian I see you defeated your latest enemy." The oracle said. Will stared about 'herself in wonder no matter how many times she visited Candracar it all seemed impossibly overwhelming.
"The Sentinels." Will answered.
"You have defeated the Sentinels and retrieved the blade of infinity." The Oracle announced.
"That sword. What was that that happened to me back there?" Will asked has she remembered how she so effortlessly defeated the Sentinels.
"Ah yes you are no doubt referring to the blade of infinities special powers." The oracle responded
"Special… powers?" Will asked.
"That is correct. You see the blade has been passed down from generation to generation of Guardians. The memories of that Guardian are imprinted into the sword so that Guardian can call fourth that knowledge when needed. Has you just experienced when you used the blade to gain the fighting talents of all other Guardians who have wielded the sword before you." The Oracle explained.
"I did that? Without even realising it?" The keeper asked.
"I believe it was more your subconscious that activated the swords true power. But Yes Guardian you activated the sword."
"Wow…" Will breathed.
"Wow' Indeed. The Oracle replied smiling.
But now it is time for the blade to return to Candracar. Unfortunately it is to powerful a weapon to be left in any one persons possession even a Guardian of the veil." The oracle said holding out his hand.
Will looked at her waist and was surprised to discover the blade of infinity hanging off her pants. She could see no visible hook or belt to hold it to her waist but it sat perfectly comfortably on her slim Guardian figure all the same. She grabbed the sword and knelt down on one knee holding it by the blade and presenting it to the Oracle the way a knight might present a sword or trophy to his king.
"I will place this in a new stronghold on Metamoor. One that Phobos does not know about. Were it will wait until a new generation of Guardians needs its powers. The oracle said has he took, the sword by the handle and examined the blade.
"Now it is time for you to return to your friends Guardian," The Oracle said.
Will was about to respond when a strange white light flooded her vision. For a moment she thought she had gone blind. And then she began to hear muffled voices.
"Is she all right?" Asked one voice
"I think she coming to," another voice said
Wills eyes slowly fluttered open. She saw her friends were gathered around her look concerned. Caleb first she realised her head wasn't on the cold floor but cupped in something. "Something firm but gentle. She looked to her left and saw Caleb arm running down and past her head. Her head was in his hand the other wrapped partially around her thin waist. She smiled weakly has she enjoyed being in his arms.
"Will are you ok?" Irma asked. She unexpectedly jolted fully back into reality seeing her friends staring down at her. Irma Taranee Cornelia and Hay-lin could all be seen poking around Caleb trying to get a look in to see if she was ok.
"I'm ok," She replied stepping up from Caleb's gripped. Has she got up and her head 'raised towards Caleb's he suddenly realised his arm was still around her waist. He blushed quickly releasing her from his grip.
"Err sorry about that," He said sheepishly blushing a little more has he looked into her beautiful auburn eyes.
"No problem," Will replied blushing back.
"So what happened to the sword Will?" Taranee asked.
"Yeah it just sortof disappeared!" Irma added spreading her arms for emphasis.
"Oh the Oracle took it," Will replied.
"He said he was gonna put somewhere safe until a new Guardian generation needs it."
"To bad we could've kicked some major Phobos butt with that thing," Irma smirked remembering Will's battle.
"What happened you back there with the fighting the Sentinels thing?" Hay-lin asked.
"Yeah you were like a Sentinel butt kicking machine!" Irma exclaimed over dramatically.
"I honestly don't know," Will 'shrugged.
C'mon lets go home anyway I'm tired of kicking bad guys butts for the moment! Say where's Phobos?" Will suddenly asked. She couldn't believe she'd forgotten about him until now. The Guardians looked wildly about the throne room.
"He must've ran when we weren't looking," Cornelia said.
"Well at least we still have snake-butt here-" Hay lin said gesturing to a set of empty plant vine restraints which earlier held lord Cedric.
"Oh! You gotta be kidding me!" Irma cried slapping her forehead.
"Ah never mind," Will said dismissively.
"I don't think my mom would let me have another pet anyway," She laughed.
The group laughed has they strolled out of the palace.
"So what do you guys wanna do tomorrow?" Will asked.
"Well we could save the world but… we've already done that this week," Irma said.
Caleb trailed a few feet back.
I'll never understand those girls," He sighed to himself before following them out of the palace.
"Underneath the palace.
"Failure! FAILURE! All you do is FAIL ME!" Phobos roared to bowing lord Cedric.
"Now the question is… how do I punish you?" Phobos said. Cedric gulped heavily has he saw his masters cruel eyes spark with dark energy…
End.
And that's your lot. I'll be awaiting overall reviews. Now that this is done and dusted I just have to decide what to write next I'm considering a W.I.T.C.H/buffy crossover fic. I know someone has already started one but what the heck. It may be a while though since I only have a very vague story idea. Anyway hope you've enjoyed this and until my next fic I bid you good day.