~~~~Previously~~~~

Catarina and Gale went looking for the Vruenera feather when they were attacked by Rangda. During the battle, the witch managed to pin Gale down using the Vruenera she controlled. After admitting that she could stand her magic sometimes, Catarina earned her Charmix and scared Rangda away. Draegan and Lyon went off in search in Rangda, only to be attacked by Phynera. Lyon managed to get through to Felicity, causing her to return to normal. Meanwhile, Daniel and Zane were in search of the creeping vines of Andros. During their search, they were attacked by Asher and Daniel was captured. Rangda revealed to Daniel that she was the one controlling Asher's actions, forcing him to take fairy wings as well. ~~~~

Shadow Lair

Daniel kept his gaze on the floor, thinking about everything that had happened so far. 'I have to find a way to save Asher, but I can't do that if I'm a prisoner here. If it wasn't for that witch, he wouldn't have done any of this. Can we really put an end to all of this? Mother. Father. I wish you were here.'

'Daniel.'

'Who's there?' Daniel asked.

'Don't tell me that you've forgotten who I am.'

'Mother.' Daniel thought. 'I don't understand. How is this possible?'

'Daniel.' Mythia said. 'I've never left your side. I know your scared.'

'Why now?' Daniel asked. 'Why are you answering me now? I've had so much going through my head.'

'I wanted to sweetheart.' Mythia said. 'I'm sorry for not answering before, but Asher needed me more.'

'What do you mean?' Daniel asked.

'He's been hurting so much.' Mythia said. 'That witch turned him into a monster and there was nothing I could do to help him, but you can.'

'How could I help him?' Daniel asked. 'I managed to get myself captured. There's so many wings, even yours. Why does he have your wings?'

Mythia sighed and placed a hand on his shoulder. 'You'll find a way. You're so much stronger than you know. He has my wings because I gave them to him.'

'Why would you do that?' Daniel asked.

'I had no choice.' Mythia said. 'My essence fused with my wings somehow. I've fought that witch before. I couldn't let her have my essence, but she didn't know that they were part of my wings. Giving them to Asher was the only way to protect it.'

Daniel looked down and started to cry a little. 'I don't feel strong at all. My friends keep getting hurt and I haven't been able to help them.'

'You underestimate yourself.'

'How can you be sure?' Daniel asked.

'Because you're my son.' Pheres said.

'How am I supposed to do anything if I'm stuck here?' Daniel asked.

'You're not alone Daniel.' Mythia said. 'You have friends that want to help as well.'

'What if we're not strong enough?' Daniel asked. 'All I've done is put them in danger. They just keep getting hurt.'

'I thought that you didn't want to be alone anymore.' Pheres said. 'You can't protect them from everything. Someone is always going to get hurt. Your friends still continue to fight, even when things get difficult. Aren't you the one that got through to your friend Zane?'

Daniel looked up and nodded. 'I just don't know what to do now. If my friends come here, they could end up captured just like me.'

'You just need to believe in yourself and your friends.' Mythia said. 'Only by working together can you hope to win.'

Pheres smiled and placed a hand on Daniel's shoulder. 'You can handle this.'

'How am I supposed to get free without my magic?' Daniel asked.

Mythia smiled as a flash of light filled the room, releasing Daniel. 'You must go now. You're friends will be worried about you.' She hugged him as a portal opened up to Alfea. 'Stay strong.'

'How can you still use magic?' Daniel asked. 'I didn't think that you could use still use magic even without your essence.'

'My staff has its own magic. I don't have to rely on my essence for it to work.' Mythia said. 'Now go while you still can. We will meet again soon.'

Daniel nodded and took off through the portal. 'Only by working together. Maybe we can do this.'

Mythia turned to Pheres and smiled. 'You should go with him. I'll stay here with Asher.'

'Alright.' Pheres said. 'Just be careful. Rangda can not find out about you being here.'

Mythia nodded and kissed him. 'I'll be fine. Daniel will need your strength.'

Pheres returned the kiss and followed Daniel through the portal. 'I may be just a spirit, but I can still help my son.'

Natora

"This is the place." Abigail said, looking out at the vast valley of flowers.

Colton smiled and looked around. "It's beautiful. There's so many flowers and colors."

"Nothing seems to disturb this place." Abigail said. "The plants are always healthy and in full bloom."

Colton nodded and sighed a little. "How are we supposed to find the sugar lotus here? There are so many flowers to go through."

"I'll simply ask the flowers themselves." Abigail said.

"How are you going to do that?" Colton asked.

Abigail smiled and placed a hand on the ground. "My magic is based off nature. I can use it to hear what they're saying." She then closed her eyes as her hand started to glow.

Shadow Lair

Rangda appeared in the throne room, taking notice to the missing Daniel. "How did he escape?" She growled a little and blasted the pillar he was chained to. "Someone is helping him."

Neva laughed and walked out of the shadows. "He's not the only one that's been getting help."

"Someone has been using light magic to free people here." Krista said. "And no one here uses that sort of magic."

"Is that so?" Rangda asked.

'Mother.' Asher thought. 'That witch can't find out about her.'

Rangda smirked and used her magic to bring Asher in front of her. "You know something pet. Start talking. Who's using the magic?"

"How should I know?" Asher asked.

"You're lying." Rangda said, squeezing her amulet. "Tell me what you know."

Asher winced and held his head. "Mother."

'Mother.' Neva thought.

"Mythia." Rangda said. "That's not possible. She's dead. Tell me the truth."

Asher cried out in pain and fell to his knees. "Her spirit remains."

"How can she use magic?" Rangda asked. "She doesn't have her essence."

"Her staff uses its own magic." Asher said.

Rangda glared and threw Asher against a wall. "Then I'll just have to capture her spirit."

'Forgive me mother.' Asher thought.

"Bring me fairy boy." Rangda said. "This ritual starts now. I don't care what you have to do to get him here."

Neva smirked and disappeared into ice. 'Rangda uses that amulet to control Asher. This changes things. Not that it matters. I will take him down either way.'

Krista nodded and disappeared into shadows. 'Time for some real fun. And those fairies are already weak and separated.'

Alfea

Daniel stepped through the portal and sighed a little. "I can't believe that I'm back here."

'This is where you belong Daniel.' Pheres said.

'Dad.' Daniel thought. 'What are you doing here?'

'I'm here to help you.' Pheres said. 'Don't worry. You'll be the only one that can see and hear me.'

Daniel smiled and looked up at the sky. 'We don't have much time. Rangda would have figured out that I'm gone by now. And I won't be the only one that will know you're around. One of my friends is an aura fairy. She would be able to sense you.'

'Yeah.' Pheres said. 'Let's not worry about who can sense me here. I'll be around if you want to talk.'

Daniel nodded and walked inside. "I wonder where everyone is."

"Daniel." Zane said smiling. "How did you get free?"

Daniel smiled and walked up to Zane. "It's a long story. Where is everyone?"

"Most of them are in the infirmary." Zane said. "Abigail and Colton must still be looking for the sugar lotus. And I'd say that Alex and Ulrik are still on Aurora. I'm glad to see that you're alright."

Daniel nodded and sighed a little. "I just hope that we're ready for what's to come."

Natora

"Were they able to tell you anything?" Colton asked.

Abigail sighed and shook her head. "The lotus isn't around here. And the flowers don't know where to find it."

"We're back at square one." Colton said. "Do you have any other suggestions on where to look?"

Abigail thought for a few minutes and smiled. "Of course. I think I figured it out."

Shadow Lair

"Mistress." Arric said.

"What is it Arric?" Rangda asked.

"It would seem that the sugar lotus is close to being found." Arric said.

Rangda smiled a little and created a orb, revealing Abigail and Colton. "We can't allow them to do that. What would you suggest?"

"I would send Ambrosia." Arric said.

Rangda smirked and chuckled. "Yes. She would be perfect against the flower girl. Rave."

Rave appeared in front of Rangda and smirked. "What could you possibly want from me?"

"Keep nature boy busy." Rangda said.

Rave smiled and disappeared into the shadows. 'Colton isn't that strong. I can take him with ease.'

Natora

Abigail led Colton to a rock covered in vines. "This is the place."

"I'm confused." Colton said. "All I see is a vine covered rock."

Abigail smiled and pulled the vines back. "It's so much more than that. This is the entrance to a very special place of mine."

Colton stood in amazement and followed Abigail down the small path leading into a large garden. "Where are we?"

"It's a secret garden that I came upon as a child." Abigail said. "I've kept it secret all this time."

Colton smiled and looked around. "There are even more flowers than we saw in the valley. I've never seen anything like them before."

"This garden is full of rare flowers." Abigail said. "Even those that are rare to Natora are located here."

"Why haven't you told anyone about this place?" Colton asked.

"If too many people were to come here, they could end up ruining the beauty of it." Abigail said. "These flowers need to grow naturally and not in some test lab."

Laughter echoed through the trees, calling Abigail towards it. "Come to me little fairy."

"Something's not right Abigail." Colton said, following after her. Before he knew it, he had lost her among the trees. "Abigail!"

Rave chuckled and watched Colton from the shadows. "Forget about her Colton. You have me to deal with."

"Rave." Colton said. "Stop hiding and show yourself."

Rave smirked and stepped out of the shadows. "You've grown a backbone Colton. I never thought that you were capable of such a thing."

"This isn't you Rave." Colton said. "The shadows have warped your mind."

Rave laughed and moved closer to Colton. "You act as if we're friends."

Abigail continued making her way through the trees, trying to find the source of the voice. "Who's there?"

"You're getting closer fairy. Come play with me."

Abigail followed the voice until she came to a tall oak tree. "Where are you?"

"My name is Ambrosia." At that moment, a dryad walked out from behind the oak. "Did I startle you?"

"Not at all." Abigail said. "My name is Abigail. I had no idea that a dryad would be here. Why haven't I seen you before?"

Ambrosia smiled and stepped out into the sun as the leaves on her outfit blew in the wind. "I just got here this morning. You see, I was looking for a place to call home and your garden seemed like the perfect spot." She wore a vine top with leaves across the top and a green skirt with leaves across the bottom.

"It's perfectly alright Ambrosia." Abigail said. "Consider this your new home."

Ambrosia nodded as her rose colored hair blew in the wind. "Thank you so much. Are you looking for something by any chance? I'd like to help if you don't mind."

"I'm trying to find a sugar lotus." Abigail said. "Would you happen to know what it looks like?"

Ambrosia smiled and spun around on one leg. "Not only that, but I happened to see one when I arrived."

"That's great." Abigail said. "Could you take me to it?"

Ambrosia nodded and led Abigail to the lotuses. "Aren't they beautiful?"

Abigail smiled and gently used her magic to grab the lotus. "Thank you. I wouldn't have been able to find it without your help."

"You should take one for yourself." Ambrosia said. "It would look beautiful in your hair."

Abigail shook her head and put away the lotus. "I couldn't do that. I only needed one. It wouldn't be right if I took another."

"Look around Abigail." Ambrosia said. "There are so many of them. Taking another wouldn't hurt." She smiled and picked a lotus, fashioning it into a crown with other flowers. "Consider this a gift from me to you."

"How could I refuse a gift from a friend?" Abigail asked.

Ambrosia smiled and placed the crown on Abigail's head. "Wow. I said that it would look beautiful in your hair. Have a look at your reflection."

Abigail nodded and looked into a nearby pond. "It is beautiful."

'You have no idea little fairy.' Ambrosia thought. 'The lotus in that crown has been tainted by a special poison of mine. I hope you like sleeping for eternity.' "It was meant for you to have."

Abigail winced and started to feel light-headed. "What's going on? I feel so weak and tired."

Ambrosia laughed, pushing Abigail to the ground. "It's time for you to sleep."

"What have you done?" Abigail asked as roots and vines lifted her up off the ground.

"My mistress knew you would be looking for the sugar lotus." Ambrosia said. "It's why she sent me. Gaining your trust was an easy task for me. The lotus in that crown is tainted with my poison. You'll soon sleep for all eternity. Don't worry though. You'll be among your precious flowers, giving your life energy to them. Then again. Perhaps I'll take that precious energy for myself."

Colton summoned his javelin and stood ready for an attack. "I don't want to fight you Rave."

"That's a shame." Rave said. "I really want to fight you. Shadow Slash!"

Colton blocked the attack, wincing a little. "You don't have to do this. We could be friends."

"Why would I want to be friends with you?" Rave asked.

"You won't be alone." Colton said. "I know that's what you really want." 'I have to figure out the source of the darkness around him.'

Rave glared, sending a blast of shadow energy at Colton. "You know nothing about me."

Colton cried out in pain and fell to the ground. "That is the darkness talking. I want to be your friend Rave."

Rave laughed as his sais glowed with a dark energy. "I'm going to destroy you. You're such a weakling."

'His blades.' Colton thought. 'That must be what's corrupting him. I have to use my javelin at full power. It just might be enough to destroy the darkness within them.' "I'm going to save you Rave."

"I'd like to see you try." Rave said. "Shadow Blast!"

Colton dodged the attacked and held his javelin in the air. "This is for your own good. Light Javelin Burst! Full Power!"

Rave cried out in pain as the darkness surrounding his blades disappeared. He then fell to his knees and rubbed his head. "Where am I? What happened?"

"Natora." Colton said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "The darkness in your blades took over your mind."

Rave shook his head and leaned back against a tree. "Colton. You saved me. Why? I don't understand."

"You're my friend." Colton said smiling. "Luckily, my javelin had enough energy to purify your sais."

Rave nodded and smiled. "Thank you my friend."

'I have to do something quick.' Abigail thought as her vision started to fade. "I won't let you."

Ambrosia laughed as leaves appeared around Abigail's arms and legs. "There's nothing you can do to stop me. You'll be in an eternal slumber within a few minutes. And no one will find you in time to help."

'No.' Abigail thought. 'Colton. Where are you?'

"We can't stay here." Rave said. "Abigail is in danger."

Colton nodded and took off down the path with Rave. "What's going on Rave?"

"Rangda sent a evil dryad after Abigail." Rave said. "We have to hurry before the spell is completed. Abigail will fall into eternal slumber if we don't."

Abigail winced as flowers started to bloom across her chest. 'I have to stay awake.'

"Surrender little fairy." Ambrosia said. "Just give in and fall into slumber."

"Abigail!" Colton called out, running over to her. "Hold on. I'll get you free."

Ambrosia glared as thorns formed around Colton. "Do not interfere."

Colton winced as he started to bleed. "I'm sorry Abigail."

"Shadow Slash!" Rave called out, freeing Colton from the thorns. "Free Abigail. I'll keep Ambrosia busy."

Ambrosia laughed, focusing her attention on Rave. "You have no idea who you're messing with. Paralyzing Rose!"

Rave winced as his body was paralyzed. "I can't move."

"That's the point little boy." Ambrosia said. "Your entire body is paralyzed."

Colton stood beside Abigail, trying to figure out how to free her. "I'll get you free alright."

Abigail smiled and started to close her eyes. "It's too late Colton. I can't stay awake any longer."

"Don't fall asleep." Colton said, holding her hand. "You have to stay strong and keep fighting. I don't want to lose you."

Ambrosia smirked as vines wrapped around Colton. "You can't save her. I'll just take the life energy from all of you."

"I love you Colton." Abigail said.

Colton winced, keeping his gaze on Abigail. "I love you too. We're going to get out of this."

"I want to show people Colton." Abigail said.

"What are you talking about?" Colton asked.

"I want to show people my garden." Abigail said. "The people of Natora would make sure that it's protected. I just know that they will. Ever since I found this place, I was afraid that people would destroy it if they knew of its existence. I realize now that it won't be ruined. Everyone should get to see this place." At that moment, a brooch and bag appeared.

Colton smiled and nodded. "Yeah. And you managed to earn your Charmix." He winced and summoned his javelin. "I have an idea. Light Javelin Burst!"

Ambrosia cried out in pain and covered her eyes. "What are you doing?!"

The plants surrounding Colton and Abigail disappeared, setting them free. Abigail smiled and transformed as the crown faded away. "I'll take it from here Colton. You can rest now."

Colton nodded and joined Rave. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." Rave said. "Should we do anything?"

Colton shook his head and smiled. "Abigail has got this."

"I hope you're right." Rave said. "We can always jump in if things become too much for her to handle."

Ambrosia glared and prepared an attack. "You managed to escape my spell. I'm impressed, but you won't be able to defeat me. Rain of Thorns!"

"Wall of Thorns!" Abigail called out, blocking the attack. "I won't allow you to harm these beautiful plants. Floral Wreath!"

Ambrosia growled as she was bond by a wreath of flowers. "Release me."

"Not a chance." Abigail said. "Rose Pheromone!"

Ambrosia winced as she fell asleep. 'Curse you fairy.'

"A monster like you shouldn't exist." Abigail said. "Floral Cage!"

Colton smiled and walked over beside Abigail. "Let me finish this. Purification!"

Ambrosia faded away, becoming one of the branches of the oak tree. 'Thank you for setting me free.'

'You're welcome friend.' Abigail thought. "Ambrosia was just a branch from this oak tree. Rangda turned her into that dryad demon. She's free now."

"She's not the only one." Colton said.

Abigail smiled and nodded. "I can see that. Are we friends now Rave?"

"You want to be friends with me." Rave said. "Even after everything I've done. I doubt your friends would forgive me. And I don't even want to know what my brother will do."

Colton smiled and placed a hand on Rave's shoulder. "They will forgive you. We should head back now."

Shadow Lair

"The fairy managed to defeat Ambrosia." Rangda said. "Even the curse upon Rave has been broken. Things are starting to get more interesting. I just have to get rid of Mythia."

"What are you thinking?" Arric asked.

Rangda smirked as a black crystal appeared in her hand. "We'll lure her out and capture her in this crystal. She won't be helping anyone from inside this."

"A perfect plan as always." Arric said. "How do you plan on luring her out?"

Rangda chuckled and scratched Arric's head. "Asher. We'll use him as bait. Mythia will do anything for her precious son. Once she's gone, I'll increase my hold over the boy."

Alfea

"It's nice to be back here." Colton said.

Abigail nodded, walking through the gate with Colton and Rave. "Everyone has been gathering here. Hopefully, we're closer to freeing Rachel."

Rave kept his gaze on the ground, following behind Colton and Abigail. "Should I really be here?"

"Of course." Colton said. "We are friends after all."

Rave looked down and gripped his arm. "I'm not so sure about this. You two may have forgiven me, but that doesn't mean that everyone else will."

"Everything will be fine." Abigail said smiling. "They will forgive you. Try not cheer up alright."

Rave nodded and looked up at the school. 'Can I really fit in with all of them?'

"You can do this." Colton said.

Rave sighed and smiled a little. "I hope you're right."

"Rave." Zaven said, walking up to him. "You're back."

Rave looked at Zaven, then looked down a little. "Dad." He then hugged him and laid his head on Zaven's chest. "I'm sorry. Can you ever forgive me?"

Zaven smiled and held Rave close. "Of course. You're my son and nothing will change that. I'm just glad to have you back. If I had shown you the same encouragement I showed Alex, this wouldn't have happened."

"The curse would have taken me over eventually." Rave said. "I just want to be with everyone. Where's Alex?"

Abigail smiled and looked to Colton. "He's definitely where he belongs." She then turned to Rave. "Alex went with Ulrik to Aurora. They went looking for ice crystals."

"Ice crystals!" Zaven called out, completely worried.

"Is something wrong dad?" Rave asked.

"The ice crystals themselves are harmless." Zaven said. "What worries me is the area they are located in. Only one person has come back from there alive. The caverns are not meant to be taken lightly."

Rave clenched his fists and punched a nearby tree. "Alex would have known that. Why the hell would he go there?"

"He's not alone." Colton said. "They can take care of themselves."

Zaven sighed and shook his head. "That's not the problem. The caverns are freezing cold. They could literally freeze in seconds."

"I'm going after them." Rave said.

"Aren't you listening?" Zaven asked. "It's too dangerous."

"He's my brother." Rave said. "I can't just stand here and doing nothing to help him."

Zaven sighed and nodded. "I understand that. The cold isn't the only thing you have to worry about. If the cold doesn't kill them, the demon that guards the crystals will. I just can't lose both my sons."

"That won't happen." Rave said. "I'll make sure we both come back alive. Besides, I would go no matter what."

Zaven nodded and hugged Rave once more. "Just be careful."

Without hesitation, Rave took off through a portal to Aurora. 'I hope that I can get there in time.'

Aurora

"Where do we start our search?" Ulrik asked.

"The ice crystals are located in the ice caverns." Alex said. "And I suggest that you wear something warm. The ice caverns are dangerously cold. If we don't keep warm, the cold will kill us."

"How are we supposed to avoid that?" Ulrik asked. "We can't go with what we have on."

"We'll stop by my old house." Alex said. "I have some clothes that will help. We're about the same size." He then led the way to his house. "I can't believe that I'm back here. It's been a while since I last saw home."

Ulrik followed Alex to his house and looked down a little. 'At least he has a home to return to.'

"Is something wrong Ulrik?" Alex asked.

"It's nothing." Ulrik said. "Your home looks nice."

Alex sighed a little and walked inside. "This shouldn't take long. We'll just grab what we need and move on." After a few minutes, both of them had managed to change into clothes more suited for the caverns. "Let's get going."

Ulrik nodded and followed Alex to the caverns. 'I can't tell him about home just yet.'

"This is the place. Watch your step. These masks will help us communicate." Alex said. "And keep an eye out."

Ulrik followed Alex into the caverns, feeling a bit of the chill. "It's so cold. I can't imagine how it would feel without these clothes."

"The gear has a special spell surrounding it." Alex said. "It's meant to keep the user inside safe from the intense cold."

"How far do we have to go?" Ulrik asked.

"The ice crystals are located in the center." Alex said. "If we move quickly, we can get there in no time."

Shadow Lair

"They're in the ice caverns." Rangda said.

Neva smirked, leaning up against a pillar. "I could easily take them out."

"That won't be necessary." Rangda said, showing an image of the ice wyvern. "The wyvern guards the ice crystals. Only one person has ever gotten past it. And these two have no idea how to stop him."

Krista smiled and joined Neva. "Let me guess. It's one of your creations."

"You got that right dear." Rangda said. "Aren't you two supposed to be capturing Daniel?"

Neva laughed and crossed her arms. "We're not stupid enough to attack him at Alfea. We would be at a high disadvantage. Some of those fairies can still fight."

"It would be better to wait until he's alone." Krista said. "Away from that wretched school."

Rangda smiled and nodded. "You are absolutely right. I'm certain that the two of you can draw him out into the open. And I know just how to do that."

"What are you planning?" Neva asked.

"We'll catch two birds with one stone." Rangda said. "Use Asher to draw him out. We'll capture Daniel and Mythia at the same time." She smirked as Neva and Krista began to glow a bright red. "I've given you a power boost. You'll have the same powers, but they will be even stronger than before."

Neva smirked and disappeared into ice. 'This is going to be fun.'

"We won't be long." Krista said, disappearing into shadows. 'Time to take down fairy boy.'

Alfea

'Rachel.' Zane thought, leaning up against a tree. 'If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be in this mess. You would still be here.'

Daniel watched Zane from his balcony and sighed a little. 'Zane.'

"Is something on your mind Daniel?" Pheres asked.

"Dad." Daniel said. "I'm just worried about Zane. No matter what anyone tries, he still brings himself down. I don't know what to do."

Pheres nodded and glanced down at Zane. "He's had it rough. Losing someone you love isn't easy. It tears at your every being. It's almost as if a piece of you is missing. You blame yourself, even if it wasn't your fault."

"Is that how you felt when mom died?" Daniel asked.

"Yes." Pheres said. "No one wants to go through that. It's a hard thing to move on from. Everything will work out in time."

Daniel looked down and sighed a little. "I hope you're right."

Neva appeared in the shadows and smirked, creating a ice clone of Asher. "We'll use the clone to get his attention."

Krista smiled and added her shadow magic to the clone. "Now it looks like the real deal. We just have to make sure fairy boy sees it." They both hid in the shadows and watched the clone move into position.

"Asher." Daniel said, turning his attention the clone. "What's he doing here?"

Pheres looked at the clone and shook his head. "Something doesn't feel right Daniel."

Daniel watched the clone before taking off after it. "Asher wait."

"Why didn't he listen to me?" Pheres asked.

Lake Roccaluce

Daniel followed the clone to the lake and stopped a few feet from the waters edge. "Enough of this Asher. Why are you here?"

The clone turned around and smirked. "Stupid fairy."

"Talk to me Asher." Daniel said. "What's going on?"

"Ice Prison!" Neva walked out of the shadows and smirked. "Didn't you hear him? Stupid fairy. I can't believe you fell for my trap."

"I don't expect anything less from a fairy." Krista said. "Shadow Bind!"

Daniel winced as he was brought to his knees. "Then that's not the real Asher."

"You should feel honored." Neva said. "You are the shining star of this story. Now freeze."

Daniel glared as he was frozen in ice. 'How could I fall for something like that?'

"And now to use this clone to draw out Mythia." Krista said.

Pheres could only watch as Neva and Krista disappeared with Daniel. 'Daniel. If I wasn't stuck in limbo, I could help him.'

Aurora

"We're almost there." Alex said.

Ulrik nodded and looked around the area. "Something's not right Alex. It's far too quiet in here."

At that moment, a strange roar could be heard. "It must be time for lunch. I don't often have a meal that so willingly enters my domain. You two must be the stupid ones. Have you come for my crystals?"

"Who said that?" Alex asked, looking around. "I don't see anyone."

"Watch out!" Ulrik said, pushing Alex out of the way of a spiked tail that had hit the wall behind them. "There's no turning back now. It's a wyvern."

"Where is it?" Alex asked.

"Right here little boy." The wyvern flew up into the air and faced the boys. "I am Kadric. And you are my dinner."

"That's not going to happen." Alex said. "Frost Arrow!"

Ulrik kept his gaze on Kadric, preparing an attack. "Terra Dust!"

Kadric growled and blew the attacks away with his wings. "You're not strong enough to defeat me."

"I'm not finished yet." Alex said, readying another arrow. "Frost Arrow! Blizzard!"

Kadric laughed before wiping out the blizzard with his fire breath. "I will tear you to shreds." He smirked and pinned Alex against the cavern wall with his claws.

"Paralysis!"

Alex winced, struggling to break free. "I can feel the cold." He shivered a little, taking notice to the holes in his gear. "Get out of here Ulrik. If you stay, you could freeze as well."

"I'm not going to just leave you here." Ulrik said.

"Shadow Dragon Strike!" At that moment, a dark dragon slammed into Kadric's claws and forced him to release Alex.

Kadric roared in pain and turned towards the source of the attack. "It doesn't matter what you do. Your little spells don't work on me."

"Not from what I've seen." Rave said.

Alex winced a little and turned towards Rave. "Rave."

'What is he doing here?' Ulrik thought.

"Release him now demon." Rave said.

Kadric laughed as his claws dug into Alex's back. "You can't stop me. Never mess with a wyvern during its meal. Even if you did defeat me, you wouldn't have time to get him out of here before he dies." He then smirked, dropping Alex to the ground and watching as the specialist started to freeze solid.

"Get out of here." Alex said. "It's too late for me."

Without hesitation, Ulrik moved over to Alex's side. "Don't you dare say that. You're not going to die."

Rave glared and readied another attack. "You'll pay for that. Shadow Dragon Blast!"

Kadric roared and used his tail to slam Rave against the wall. "I've got you now boy."

Rave smirked and chuckled a little. "That's where you're wrong. I'm the one that has you. I wanted you to catch me." He smiled a little and stabbed Kadric with his blades. "Shadow Trap!"

Kadric cried out in pain and released Rave before falling to the bottom of the cave.

"Hold on Alex." Ulrik said, picking him up.

Rave put away his blades, looking over to Alex and Ulrik. "Get him out of here. I'll get the crystals." Without waiting for a response, he walked deeper into the gave and collected a few crystals. 'This should be enough.'

"Time to get out of here buddy." Ulrik said, stepping through a portal with Alex.

Rave disappeared into shadows, heading back to Alfea. 'I just hope that I was able to get to them in time. Why didn't Alex freeze instantly?'

Alfea

"It's...s-so cold..." Alex said, as Ulrik stepped through the portal with him.

'I just hope that I got him here in time.' Ulrik thought. 'Surely someone here would know what to do. Hold on a little bit longer Alex.'

"Alex?!" Zaven called out, running up to them. "Get some help. I'll stay with him."

Rave appeared out of shadows, walking over to Zaven and Alex. "Don't tell me that I was too late."

"Don't worry Rave." Zaven said. "Alex will be just fine. He will feel a lot better once he's out of the ice."

Rave looked down and gripped his arm a little. 'If I had gotten there faster, Alex never would have been frozen.'

"I'm here." Carmen said, walking over to Alex. "You should really be more careful."

Ulrik looked to Rave and placed a and on his shoulder. "Don't blame yourself. Things could have gone a lot of worse. You saved us."

"This won't hurt a bit Alex." Carmen said, using her magic to melt the ice around Alex. "Get some rest alright."

Alex nodded and drifted off to sleep. 'It's nice to know that Rave is on our side now.'

"I just don't get it." Rave said.

"What is it Rave?" Ulrik asked.

"Alex should have instantly frozen when his suit was ripped." Rave said. "And yet he didn't. The temperatures in that cave and freezing cold. How is it possible that he didn't become a popsicle?"

Ulrik crossed his arms and sighed a little. "I'm not sure. There's a lot more going on than we realize."

"Your mother." Zaven said. "When she gave a part of her magic to Alex, it gave him the ability to withstand freezing temperatures. She was able to do the same thing. Although, I highly doubt he knew that. He just recently found out about having part of her magic."

Rave nodded and smiled a little. "I'm just glad that he's alright. And I managed to get the crystals."

"That leaves just one more thing to get." Carmen said. "The rune stones. We may never find any."

Catarina walked up to the four of them, smiling a little. "We'll manage. The least we can do is try to find the runes. Without them, we may never free Rachel."

"There's just one thing I would like to know." Rave said. "Why did mother give her magic to Alex and not me?"

Zaven sighed and shook his head a little. "Don't think for a second that it was because she didn't trust you or that she was picking favorites. Her magic wouldn't work for just anyone. It was almost as if it had the ability to choose its user. Perhaps it was because of Alex's connection with the frost bow."

"Why would his bow have anything to do with it?" Catarina asked.

"The weapons your specialist friends wield are different from normal ones." Zaven said. "They are special weapons from their respective realms. Only those the weapons deem worthy can wield them. That connection is also why they are able to be summoned at will."

Catarina nodded and sighed a little. "Let's not focus too much on it. Right now, we have to figure out how to get Revian rune stones."

Shadow Lair

"They're looking for Revian rune stones." Arric said.

Rangda smirked and chuckled a little. "Is that so? They will never find the rune stones. With Revia destroyed, they are impossible to find."

"Even you know that's not true." Arric said.

Rangda sighed a little and smiled. "Yes. There is still one place that they can be found. I'll just send Amicia to destroy every single one of them."

"Amicia." Arric said. "She only knows destruction. Her actions will not go unnoticed."

Rangda laughed as a dark red aura surrounded her. "That's the idea. She will draw in all those fairies and wipe them all out at once."