1Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. I really hope that everyone enjoys the next one. This chapter will contain a lot of info on Storm's past and why Kvar was trying to kill her. Okay, so thanks again to everyone who reads and reviews, I love to hear from each and every one of you. Here we go.
Chapter 6: The Prophecy
The group arrived at the elven city of Heimdall in short time. Kratos called Yuan so they could all get together with the elder to find out what was going on. Yuan showed concern and worry for Storm's safety after hearing about what she had just been through. He agreed to meet the rest of them at Heimdall as soon as possible.
Once they arrived at the entrance to the city, Raine and Genis stopped at the gate. The others went in easily as the guards saw them with Kratos.
"Well, I guess we'll stay out here while you all go inside," Raine said sadly.
"I don't think so," Storm replied as she led them into the village. A few guards saw Raine and Genis and kept them from entering the village.
"Sorry, but we cannot allow a couple of half-elves to enter our village," one of the guards said to Storm. "You may go ahead and enter though Miss Aurion."
Unknown to Storm, the village elder was listening in to the conversation she was about to have with the two guards. He was curious to see what her reaction would be. It was almost like a test.
"Excuse me? I think these two are more than deserving enough to come into your village. Just because someone is a different race than you or me doesn't make them a bad person. In fact, these two are probably better people than anyone else in our group. If they aren't coming in with me than I won't go in at all," Storm demanded as she got into the guard's face.
"Hey, look here kid...," the guard began.
"Let them pass," the elder said revealing himself.
"Y...yes sir," the guard replied as he allowed the three of them to pass through the gates.
"So, Storm what are you and your friends doing here in Heimdall?" the elder asked as they began to walk to his house where the rest of the group was waiting.
"Well, you see I have to know about this prophecy that Kvar was talking about, I guess that he and his master want me dead so the prophecy can't come true. We didn't really know who else would know about so I decided we should start. You said that you knew some things about me the last time I came here, I'm ready to know what you know," Storm replied.
"Ah, well come on inside, your friend Yuan is here already," the elder said as he granted entrance into his house for the group.
They all say down around the elder who prepared to tell his story.
"There is a prophecy from long ago, although it isn't too long for Kratos and Yuan, it goes back about 3000 years. This prophecy says that there will be a great battle for Derris Kharlan. On one side will be a dark angel full of hatred and revenge. If this angel gains control of Derris Kharlan a terrible age of darkness will reign over the world. On the other side is the angel of light, full of love and hope. If this angel gains control of Derris Kharlan an age of prosperity will reign over the world. The two angels will wage a great war for Derris Kharlan and there is only one determiner of who will win. The reincarnate of Spiritua will awaken inside one of the angels and they will become full of power. This power will allow one side to defeat the other.
I suppose that whoever Kvar's master is believes that they are one of the angels. They must also believe that Storm is the other angel. This makes sense considering how Storm is an angel even without a Cruxis Crystal. Storm is likely the reincarnate of Spiritua and has not fully awakened yet. Storm, I have actually traced your family history and it seems that on your mother's side was a relative of Spiritua. Putting this and the fact that your father is an angel may contribute to the fact that you have become an angel. Your angel powers also affected your ability to use elven magic, making you appear to be part elf, or a half elf when you are truly human. This 'master' must believe that if they kill you off, you will not be able to gain control of Derris Kharlan and they will thus gain control of it by default," the elder explained.
This was a lot of information for the group to take in all at once and Storm especially was taken by surprise at the news of her background. To her though, it was just another weird aspect of her life to add to her list. She was though surprised at the fact that she was somehow related to Spirtua, the first Chosen, often called the angel of death. Although it wasn't an impressive title, Spiritua was an impressive figure in both worlds. Storm was also a little surprised that she was possibly the reincarnate of Spiritua. She didn't feel like there was someone else inside of her, she felt like herself.
"So, if Storm's my sister, why aren't I an angel?" Lloyd asked.
"Well, you were...temporarily. The fact that Storm is the reincarnate of Spiritua would make it easier for her to stay an angel for longer, I also have the feeling that she hasn't even discovered all of her powers yet. Lloyd, you may only get little moments of being an angel, you'll never be an angel like Storm or your father," the elder replied.
"The fact that she hasn't discovered all her powers, that would explain the weird power she exhibited back at the ranch then?" Raine asked.
"Yes, she's only discovered the powers that Mithos himself taught her, the rest she'll have to discover on her own. I have a feeling that you'll pull it off just fine though Storm," the elder replied.
"Well, I believe that we should rest here for the night and allow all this information to settle in," Kratos suggested.
"That's a good idea, you're all free to stay at the inn for the night," the elder offered.
"Thanks," Storm replied.
"We'll decide what our next plan of action is in the morning," Raine said.
"Yes, you know I never really expected this reunion to result in a new quest," Regal said.
And with their plans set, the group split up and prepared for the night. Storm and Zelos went off on their own for awhile. They went over to a secluded area of the village close to the entrance to the forest where Lloyd and Kratos had once fought. They sat next to each other on an old log and stared up at the bright sky. They looked at the sky in silence, both of them unable to express what was going on in their minds. Finally, Zelos looked over at Storm and put his hand on top of hers. She looked over at him and smiled when she saw the loving look in his eyes
"I was really worried about you today, I was afraid that something terrible happened to you. I would have never been able to forgive myself," Zelos said as he stroked her cheek.
"You dork, I can handle Kvar fine on my own, don't ever blame yourself if something happens," Storm said as she rested her head on his shoulder.
"I love you Storm," Zelos finally said after a few moments of silence.
"I love you too Zelos," Storm replied.
The two sat there for a long time, in their silence a million words were passed between the two. Zelos finally stood up and he and Storm walked back to the inn. He kissed her good night as they went to their separate rooms.
Kratos was also looking up at the sky that night wondering what he should do about his daughter. He didn't want to risk losing her again but he knew she wouldn't want this 'master' to gain control of Derris Kharlan.
"So, have you decided if you're going to tell her about...you know," Yuan asked from behind Kratos.
Kratos knew Yuan was talking about the information he had heard from Mithos before he was killed. The fact that Storm's internal clock would stop in another year was a fact that he had yet to explain to his daughter. "I haven't told her yet and I really wish I didn't have to tell her at all," Kratos replied.
"You know, if you hide it, she's bound to find out eventually. When she does find out she'll be hurt and upset that her own father wouldn't even tell her the truth," Yuan advised Kratos.
"I know, but I just feel horrible that she should have this curse that we have acquired. The worst part isn't that it's going to happen, it's that she never had a choice in the matter. We chose to be like this and live forever, Storm never got that choice. That's what kills me," Kratos told Yuan.
"I know. I wish that there was a way she could avoid living forever, it is truly unbearable," Yuan replied.
"Yes, but her only ways out are to be murdered or to commit suicide, that's it. Otherwise, she'll continue living and she'll have to watch everyone she cares about die around her while she remians eighteen for eternity," Kratos said.
"Well, whenever you do decide to tell her, which is soon I hope, please make it easy on her," Yuan told him as he left.
" I wish that it was that easy," Kratos said to himself as he got up to return to the inn.
On his way back to the inn, Kratos spotted Lloyd looking at the stars (A/N it's obvious that it is a common interest that Kratos has instilled into his children to look at the stars)
"Lloyd, you should really be heading back, it may be a long day tomorrow," Kratos advised his son.
"Sorry, I was just thinking how terrible it must have been for Storm to be attacked in the middle of the night," Lloyd said.
"Unfortunately, she's used to being woken up by attacks late at night," Kratos replied sadly.
"Why?" Lloyd asked as Kratos sat down next to him.
"Well, being one of the few humans on Derris Kharlan, she posed a threat to the half-elves in Cruxis. She was often attacked at night by half-elves involved in Cruxis who wanted to kill her off. I soon began to sleep in her room, in a chair to protect her from any attackers. Soon, enough she was old enough to protect herself, and not long after that she began to lose her humanity, causing her to stop sleep," Kratos explained.
"That's horrible. Her life has always been full of danger and fighting then?" Lloyd asked.
"Unfortunately, yes. When Mithos began to train her, that's what her entire life revolved around," Kratos explained.
"That explains why she is so uptight about some things and that she's always serious in battle," Lloyd replied.
"Probably," Kratos replied.
Lloyd sat in silence for a while before Kratos got up and began to walk back to the inn, letting his son think in peace.
That's it for this chapter, was the prophecy stupid. I really hope not. There will be a fight in the next chapter. But who will they all fight against. Someone new? Or maybe it will be Kvar again. Who knows? Maybe it will be the master we've all been waiting for. Guess you'll have to read to find out. Anyway, you all know what to do. If you want me to respond to your emails either log in or type in your email. Thanks.