The coming of Ashura
The morning didn't look so much different from the night in the new world the group had arrived in. Suddenly a young man arrives in the room. He had short black hair, and is the first person who had a smile on his face when talking to the group:
-I am Hideki, and welcome. Sorry for the welcome committee, people aren't so happy to see travellers these days. Said the young man.
-How come? Said Fay smiling as usual.
-Well, there has been this rumour, said Hideki, and seated himself on a chair next to Sakura.
-More of a legend actually. We have this witch who can see the future in her dreams, Hideki continued.
Kurogane was suddenly on his feet. He looked shocked, but there was still a flicker of hope in his eyes.
-Is her name Tomoyo? Kurogane said fast. His voice filled with a blend of anger and worry.
-Yes, how did you know that. She is the greatest witch of this world, she is highly respected, but still not many foreigners know of her.
-I have met her, Kurogane said so low, that just Fay who sat next to him heard his silent words.
Hideki seemed confused, but continued his story anyway.
-Tomoyo had a dream. A dream about a person coming to this world. He posses a great and terrifying magic. He is stronger than any of us. He has a power that can only compare to a Gods magic. He will bring destruction and horror to this lands. Hideki looked down in silence.
Fay sat still. He knew he looked horrified, but he didn't care. He fought against tears who were threatening to sprout from his eyes. He felt cold, and lonely. He felt he wanted to run, but wasn't that what he had one all the time. Run from the thing he feared the most? Fays eye was wide open. It finally occurred to him that he had nothing to defend himself with. The magic was gone. And if his friends got hurt because of him, then he would never forgive himself. Ashura was coming, he knew it.
The only person who seemed to notice Fay's reaction was Kurogane. He knew what Fay knew, and Fay knew that he knew. Kurogane breathed slowly, don't knowing what to say. He knew how afraid his friends were, but he couldn't help thinking it was for Fay's best. This way he wouldn't have to worry anymore. He would have to face his fears.
-So, since the day Tomoyo told the people of this country about this person, everyone is couscous about travellers. Because you where travelling like a group, you didn't end up in jail. The person who is coming is coming alone. Tomoyo also said, he is not coming her for nothing. He is coming for someone.
Fay felt a stab in his heart. It was certain. He was coming, all doubts had been washed away. I must prepare he thought.
Suddenly icy wind came in true the open window. It made everyone shiver except for Fay who instantly stood up. He wide-open eye filled with horror. He ran outside as fast as he could. He knew that wind. He knew who it was. He had felt that breeze before. In Celes. After all he had been raised there, and lived there all of his life. He hade hoped he would never have to feel this ice breeze touching his skin again. But now he felt it again. This time not in Celes.
The sun was covered by clouds, and the breeze just kept on swooping around Fay where he stood alone. The wind was playing in his hair, making it more fluffy than usual. The faint sunlight danced across his pale skin, and his eye gleamed with fear. In the horizon, he could see the person he feared the most. The black hair was flowing gracefully in the wind. Ashura walked with unseen steps, it was like it was flouting inches above the ground. Its eyes where open, and they stared right at Fay.
Fay felt his knees go weak as Ashura approached, and suddenly he fell to the ground. He could not hold back his tears anymore, and crystal clear teardrops ran down his face. Ashura stood still, right in front of Fay. They stared at each other. Fay gasping for air.
-I have come for my revenge, said Ashura in a voice like no other.
-So take your revenge then, Fay said shaking, and closing his eyes.
-This is the way you are going to suffer the most, Ashura replied with a cold voice.
-So, kill me then! Fay shouted, tears still rolling down his pale skin.
-That's not my revenge, said Ashura.
Fay looked up into Ashuras eyes. I chill ran down his spine. He was confused, what was Ashura going to do? Then Fay suddenly went paler, and he knew what Ashura was thinking about. Fear was a feeling that filled all of Fay's body. He trembled to his feet, and stood face to face with Ashura. He had stopped crying, and stood in a steady pose in front his biggest fear, blocking its way.
-That I cant allow, said Fay sounding angry. His smile was gone a long time ago, and it was now visible. The true face of a strong wizard.
-You cant stop me, said Ashura.
-You have no magic. Ashura was watching Fays eye patch, an evil glare escaped his face.
-I will stop you no matter what, said Fay steady.
-I knew this was the way to make your heart hurt. You have become weaker than last time. The feelings you have now, is what is going to hurt you the most. I will not kill you, because if I do, it still will not suffice my anger and hate. To see you dead is nothing compared to how I feel you should pay. I will kill them. All of them. You will have to watch them all die. And you will feel that its because of you that their dead. It will be your fault. Entirely your fault. That is my revenge...