Chapter Three: The Power Within

Author's Note:

Just three more days until the movie's premiere, and I have to hurry to finish this story! So, for the next two days, I will be spliting the final chapters in two. Today, I will work on several chapters. Tomorrow, the final chapters will be posted. And on July 26, 2005, "Lotus Legends Movie #1: The Light of Yamanouchi," will be premiered on Fan Fiction! So, wish me luck! And get ready for an ultimate adventure! Also, the website is almost done! I will let you know when it is ready. For now, enjoy the chapters, "The Power Within," "Faith," "True To Your Heart," "The Lotus Shrine," "Secrets Within," and "No One," featuring the song "No One" by Aly and A.J from the Ice Princess Soundtrack. The following chapters tomorrow will be "Ruins of The Shrine," "Saving Souls," "The Candle," "The Altar," "Looking At The Past," and the Epilogue, "Kim v.s. Kalleria," featuring the chapter entitled score. The music sheet for the flute will be up on the site ASAP, after it is released. For now, enjoy the first six chapters! ;-)

-CelestialTime93

"You may be able to escape the attack," Miriam said, as she stood up, still weak from the attacks, "But you will be out of the way until we are ready to battle again."

Miriam steadied her arrow on her bow shakily, preparing for the assult.

Kally began to walk back towards the wall of the shrine, until her back was facing the wall.

"You will be cursed, Kalleria." Miriam said weakly, pulling back her bow string, "You will be trapped within the darkest druid for a year. When you are released, we will be stopping you once more."

"Don't even think about it." Kally growled, unknowingly running to a dark druid. The only darkest one on the mountain.

"Believe me," Miriam smiled weakly, "I will."

Miriam released the glowing arrow, crying out, "Cursed Arrow!"

The glowing rainbow of colours that the arrow left behind shone brightly for the people below the mountain to see.

The arrow pierced through Kally, and trapped her inside the druid, as the scratched trunks closed, trapping Kally inside in a deep sleep.

"Well, that's taken care of." Jonathan smiled.

"Indeed." Rumiko agreed.

Then, Miriam changed back to Kim, who collasped to the ground weakly. The Bamboo Bow and Arrows flew back to the shrine, where it was kept safely within the walls. The same went for the Lotus Blade and the Dragon Fan when Jonathan and Rumiko changed back.

"Kim?" Ron asked, bending down to the still body.

Kim's breathing was steady. A small smile spread across her face. She was just resting.

Ron smiled, and scooped up Kim, and hopped onto Kiara's back, as Bravery changed back.

"That is enough for one day." Yori smiled, hopping on Kiara's back also.

"I think we need to get back to the Yamanouchi School." Kiara said, as she leaped off of the mountain, and into the air. The glowing pendants of the Lotus Guardians began to shimmer, and left behind a trail of silver, metallic blue, and sparkling pink, for the citizens of Tokyo and Yamanouchi to see.

"She is in good shape." Master Sensai smiled, "She just needs rest."

"Thank goodness." Ron sighed of relief. Rufus sighed of relief as well, letting out a little squeak also.

"She has no high fever or any other illness." Yori said, checking Kim's forehead, "Although, she used most of her remaining energy to trap Kally into the druid."

"Ah, yes." Master Sensai frowned, "The Cursed Arrow. Miriam had used that attack to trap the demons in the place we now call the Outer Limits many years ago. Now, the curse is lifted, as for the timing of the curse has expired. That was why you three were called upon in the first place. If it wasn't for Miriam's foolishness, you three might never have been born."

"Why was using the attack so foolish, Master Sensai?" Yori asked.

"Miriam had only remaining strength for several more attacks." Master Sensai explained, "But she didn't use the remaining strength wisely. Instead, she took a chance, and released the Cursed Arrow, trapping the demons within the Outer Limits of the open portal that lead to a vast deserted land. There is nothing but ruins and shadows there. But, her luck was there for her during that time. She made a perfect shot, and trapped them in the Outer Limits for thousands of years. Until now."

"But now, she trapped Kally." Ron said, Rufus nodding in agreement on his shoulder, "Isn't that good enough?"

"I'm afraid that it's only for one year." Master Sensai answered, "But, I am afraid that Possible-san can't run away from the truth forever. One day, she will have to learn, that there is a connection between the two. The Light and the Dark, are always united as one, whether one likes it or not. In this case, when Possible-san was born, the two have been seperated. The only way to reunite the two, is for Possible-san to make physical contact with Kalleria first. If Kalleria makes the contact first, then Possible-san will be erased from history, and memory. No one will remember that she ever existed."

"When will that day come?" Ron asked.

"It will be a year from now." Master Sensai answered, "Not even Kalleria knows the secret. But she soon will, once she is released. But, I should warn you, her soul will be released from the druid tonight, and when that time comes, you must be there with Possible-san at the Lotus Shrine. The only thing that can defeat her, is a pure heart. Possible-san might have struggled through many dark moments, but her heart is always pure, except for the hatred towards her enemies and rivals. Other than that, she respects others who treat her right. Possible-san always repays them with her own respect."

"That's how she released the Celestial Arrow in the first place." Ron realized.

"Of course." Yori whispered, "Only the one with the true heart and power can release that attack."

Then, the four heard Kim stirr in her sleep. Then, she fluttered her eyes open.

"Where...where am I?" Kim wondered out loud, struggling to sit up straight, but failed at the attempt, as she collasped on her arms and fell back down on the bed.

"You released a huge amount of energy at the battlefield." Ron answered, "But, why don't you get more rest?"

"Okay..." Kim yawned, "Wake me up if we have to go somewhere or something's wrong."

Then, Kim fell into a deep sleep once more, her breathing steady as a beating drum.

"Let us leave her to rest." Master Sensai said quietly, as the Lotus Guardians and Master Sensai walked out of the room, burning out the lantern that illuminated the room.