Hiei and Kuwabara: Saga of the Dark World
Chapter Nineteen: The Prophesy Revealed
The man stepped forward and regarded the short, dark haired fire demon and the tall, red haired human. He smiled, the sunlight shimmering radiantly in his brilliant green eyes. "Welcome to these sacred lands, no violence may be permitted here." He explained. "My name is Francis." He said, introducing himself with a bow. "Please follow me." He said, motioning them to go after him.
The human and demon looked perplexed, but proceeded after him.
"He looks like Kurama." Kuwabara remarked to his companion as they followed behind the red haired stranger.
"How is it that no violence is permitted here?" Hiei asked, after a few moments of silence passed.
"These lands are blessed by powerful positive-energy totems, those with violent intentions cannot pass through the barrier." He explained. "Many demons would love to be able to penetrate this sanctuary, but that is simply impossible." He finished.
.o.o.o.
The man sat down before them. "I could tell for some time now that both of you would come to this land to seek me out." He explained.
They were all gathered in a clearing in a dark forest. Tall massive trees hung over them and caused the light to shine down in sporadic patches.
"How can trees and plants grow here?" Kuwabara asked.
He smiled. "This land is protected from the poison of Darkon's presence, much like an oasis in a desert." The Red Haired man explained, gesturing towards the forestry around them.
"I assume you have been here long enough to see the problem that befalls this land?" He asked, receiving a nod from the pair. "Darkon is a powerful creature and he rules this world with absolute power and authority." The Forest Elder explained.
"After effortlessly destroying the humans' society, he raised a powerful army to maintain control of the world. Everything that had existed before this age was destroyed and the planet was remade to be he place that you now see." The Elder paused.
"And with the help of four powerful demon generals, he led these armies in a non-stop war against all remaining humans." He paused.
"Ansul the Ice Master"
"Densil the Fire Master"
"Marth the Psychic Master"
"Thorn the Rose Master"
He then motioned for them to take a seat in a pair of chair that seemed to suddenly grow up from soil, beneath them. They sat down as he spoke again.
"The Fire Master Densil was killed by you." He spoke, pointing at Hiei. "And the Ice Master Ansul- his brother- was defeated by the mage named Rain." He explained.
"The Ice Master was the brother of the one I killed?" Hiei asked darkly.
The Redhead nodded.
Kuwabara sensed a tenseness pass through the fire demon for a moment, but then it seemed to vanish just as fast.
"I cannot help you defeat Darkon and his minions, but I know a way to end the plague that attacks this world." The Elder explained. "My powers can destroy the magic that blankets the world."
Kuwabara brightened up at these words, recalling the promise he made to Lin. "Then all that remains is to—"
The Kurama look-alike smiled broadly. "to shatter the centuries-old barrier, storm the gates of the most fortified castle in existence, fight your way through an army, and kill a god." He finished.
Kuwabara stood up and smiled. "Sounds fun!"
.o.o.o.
Marth watched the cards being shuffled and then spread out on the table.
"Well, what do they say?" He demanded.
"Patience, you cannot rush this." The cloaked figure replied. "Reading cards is a delicate procedure that requires skill and time." He explained in a matter-of-factly tone.
The demon looked down at the table, glaring at the neatly set out cards, frowning.
The cloaked figure turned over the first card. "Two of swords," He remarked. "Then they both will be here soon. He then turned over the next card. "Wind- they will move fast." He then turned over another card. The image was of a bolt of lightning striking a stone tower. "Destruction- this means that they will bring much violence with them." He explained.
But then, a gust of wind blew threw the room and knocked only the remaining cards onto the floor. "Most unusual!" The Cloaked figure remarked as he and Marth turned to look down at the cards.
Marth watched him retrieve the cards, one at a time. He held up a card that showed a skeletal knight on a horse. "Death, but who's?" He asked.
"What does that mean?" Marth asked in irritation.
"The order was upset, I can no longer say as to who these cards apply to."
Marth snorted. "Fool, I have more urgent matters to attend to."
"Marth, wait, you forgot your card!"
The Demon turned around and picked up one of the cards still on the table, from a different row.
The Fool.
The Demon hissed and left the room.
The Cloaked figure then looked down at the remaining cards. One showed a figure crying near a grave. "Anguish?" He remarked. He then looked at another card.
The image of a Crescent Moon turned towards toward a setting sun and diminishing stars. It lay atop a card that showed an hourglass. "The final—"
.o.o.o.
A cold wave shot through Kuwabara and fell onto his knees, growing pale. "The Final Ascension of Darkness." He spoke mechanically.
.o.o.o.
-End of Chapter 19-
The next chapter will wrap up "Act 4", and then all that will be left is "Act 5"
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-Bojack727