Chapter 2
The Fate of a Girl
"Mid, hey Mid!" yelled Ace
"Huh… oh hey little brother, what's up?" said Mid smiling and waving at Ace
Ace runs along a dusty dirt road towards Mid in the light of a scorching hot sun.
"Look, look what I made!" said Ace
"Hi is that for Miyu's birthday?' asked Mid
Ace puts a small pink locket away into his pocket.
"Yes it's a locket to put our pictures in. Think she'll like it?" replied Ace
Mid smiles and pats Ace on the Head and nods
"You know Miyu, she loves anything her big brother Ace gives her." said Mid
"That's true, I worked hard on this." said Ace
Ace looks around the small garden and then sits down on a bench.
"So….how is your Channeler Training going?" asked Ace
"Not bad, Yin's doing pretty good." replied Mid happily "She's getting a lot stronger every day."
Ace smiles and nods then realizes the time.
"That's great, but we have to hurry to class…were going to see the Fate's Dagger!" said Ace
"Just one last attack ok." said Mid
"Ok no problem." said Ace
"Yin, Spirit Dagger!" shouted Mid
The air near Mid's right hand begins to swirl. The gusts cause Mid's long green hair to blow around. The air takes the form of a dagger and then becomes solid in Mid's Hand.
"There we go, Now…" said Mid "Zankuu-sen!"
Mid slashes the air in front of him. The cut air forms a weak wing shaped blade of energy that begins to move forward. The attack goes a few feet then completely disappears.
"Well….its getting better." said Ace
"But it's still not very good." said Mid sadly
There is the sudden sound of Loud bells in the distance.
"Everyone report to class!" yelled the school teacher
At that moment, a young girl comes running up the path.
"Hey Mid, Ace!" yelled the girl "C'mon class is starting!"
"Coming Miyu!" yelled Ace and Mid
Mid and Ace run down the path to Miyu and the three begin to walk to the school.
"Hello class!" said the teacher loudly
The small class sits at attention and faces the front.
"Hello Mr. Nagi!" replied the class
Mr. Nagi bows to the class and then smiles.
"Is everyone ready to go visit the Legend's Hall today?" asked Mr. Nagi
"YES!" replied the class excitedly
Mr. Nagi puts on his coat and heads to the door.
"OK I need to go get Ms. Kori so wait here till we get back." said Mr. Nagi
Mr. Nagi leaves the small schoolhouse. He then returns suddenly leaning in through the door.
"Oh don't forget to wish little Miyu a happy birthday everyone." said Mr. Nagi.
Mr. Nagi then leaves again. The entire class turns towards Miyu.
"Happy birthday Miyu!" yelled the class.
Miyu blushes from everyone staring at her.
"Th… thank you everyone." thanked Miyu still blushing.
Ace turns towards Miyu sitting next to her and pulls the pink locket from his pocket.
"Here Miyu, this is for you." said Ace handing the locket to Miyu.
Miyu takes the locket and looks at it with teary eyes.
"Awww thank you Ace, I love it!" said Miyu hugging Ace.
Ace gets up and goes over to a window. Miyu and Mid follow him.
"I cant wait to see the Fates Dagger." said Ace
Miyu smiles and giggles at Ace.
"He he, I wana see the Heroes Edge more!" giggled Miyu
Ace turns around and slaps his forehead.
"Yeah me too… how could I forget about that sword?" said Ace
Mid smiles and puts his arms around both Miyu and Ace's Shoulders
"Heh, you two only wana see it because it's a Katana." chuckled Mid
Ace and Miyu both smile and nod.
"Yeah true!" said Ace and Miyu.
Mid lets go of the two and sits down on a chair.
"Oh by the way Miyu, how are your sword lessons going? I'm sure seven years of it must be paying off." asked Mid
"Yup its going good. I have been in it sense I was four. I'm second in my class and went undefeated in the last tournament." said Miyu smiling
There is a sudden large explosion at the city gates.
"What was that!" screamed Miyu.
"Dunno, but it didn't sound good!" said Mid.
Sounds of Gunfire ring loudly in the air outside the school.
"Ahhh…!" screamed Miyu
"Shh…, calm down. If we are quiet they wont find us." said Ace.
"That house, check that house next!" yelled a Grunt.
"Sir!" yelled another Grunt.
"Crap I jinxed us, HIDE!" said Ace.
Everyone runs around in a panic looking for a place to hide but soon realize there's no were to hide.
"Please, there's only children inside so just go away!" pleaded Ms. Kori.
'Shut up and move or I will shoot!" barked the Grunt.
"What she said is true, please leave them alone!" pleaded Mr. Nagi.
There is a loud gunshot outside the schoolhouse.
"Oh my god Nel are you ok!" screamed Ms. Kori.
'Ugg….I'm…I'm ok, he only hit my shoulder." said Mr. Nagi painfully.
"That's right and next time it will be your head!" said the Grunt.
"Yeah or one oh those precious Kids!" said another Grunt.
"Fine, please just don't hurt the children!" said Ms. Kori
Ms. Kori slides open the school door and the four of them enter the small schoolhouse.
"Ok everyone into the corner!" ordered a Grunt
The grunt hauls out a small walky-talky and begins to talk into it.
"Captain we are still searching the town for the gem. There is no sign of it!" said the Grunt.
"Well if they don't have it kill them all" said the Captain.
"You wont be able to do that because me and my brothers wont let you!" yelled Miyu loudly at the grunt.
"What was that?" asked the Captain.
"Just some little girl." replied the Grunt.
"Hmm… She sounds useable. Bring her back with you!" ordered the Captain.
"But sir she's just some kid…" said the Grunt.
"Don't EVER question my orders!" yelled the Captain.
"Sorry sir." said the grunt turning off the walky-talky, "Take her back to the ship then kill the rest!"
"You cant!" yelled Mid.
"I wont let you!" yelled Ace.
Two of the guards rush over to Miyu and haul her back to their ship
"I said I wont let you!" yelled Ace in anger.
Jumping up, Ace rushes to the door. The remaining two grunts spot the angered Ace and draw their guns. One shoots Ace in the shoulder in a vain attempt to stop him.
"That's It!" yelled Mid "Yin, dagger form, Zankuu-sen!"
The blade of air rushes at the offending guard ripping the guard apart on impact.
"Hey! It worked!" said Mid grinning
"Grrr… Damn kid your gunna pay for that!" yelled the remaining guard
Mid gets to his feet and throw off his brown school robe revealing a black leather robe.
"My name is Midnight Nightwind, Servant of Darkness!" exclaimed Mid in an eerie voice, not his own. "Be consumed by the night's shadow!"
"W…What the hell are you!" the remaining guard said cowering in fear
"I. I am the last thing you'll ever see" said Mid with an evil grin.
Seeing an opportunity Ace slips out the door unnoticed. Holding his wounded shoulder Ace runs to the Legends Hall as fast as he can. Hearing a loud scream coming from the direction of he schoolhouse, he pauses for a second.
"What was that…? What's happening with you Mid?" Ace thinks to himself and continues to the Legends Hall. Finally reaching the hall Ace finds the door is closed.
"Arrg!" Ace yells in frustration "Amethyst Kick"
The attack splinters the door. Running in Ace grabs the Fates Dagger and beings heading in Miyu's direction.
"Oi! Kid! Just where do you think you're goin?" a grunt guard asked Ace
"Get out of my way or die!" said Ace
"Yea right an injured kid take on us! Go play with you toys lil boy" a second guard laughed.
"Fine… your funeral" shrugged Ace rushing at the guard and stabbing him quicker then they can react. The guard drops dead. Turning to the other guard Ace slashes his throat and continues towards where Miyu was taken. More grunts try to block his way, Ace makes short work of them, barely breaking a sweat.
"Don't worry Miyu, I'm coming for you" Ace spoke to himself quietly
Ace reaches the edge of the forest only to discover a large flying machine.
"Miyu!" Ace yells spotting Miyu on the flying machine. Ace dives at the grunts guarding Miyu but is shot in the leg by a grunt concealed in the woods. The grunts and Miyu make away in the flying machine when Mid arrives.
"No Miyu!" yelled Mid, The hidden guard aims for Mid. Ace spots this and throws his dagger at the guard hitting him in the throat.
"Yin, protect Miyu!" yells Mid.