Authors notes: Here I am again. FYI when I get suggestions in a review I
take them very seriously. And so after some serious research I found out
some of Orphen's spells. It took me a while though. Plus, I worked on the
dialog. I try to improve my fanfictions all the time. Thus, helpful
criticize is very helpful although I hate getting it. So, here is the
revised improved chapter 13. The good thing about my revisions is that I
add extra scenes. Thus reading the revisions is good. Reviews on the
revisions are even better. I decided to give the battle with no OOC.
After thinking it over I decided that I couldn't avoid OOC completely. In
this story line the characters have aged and matured since SSO. They can't
act exactly the same as in the anime or else that would undermine what I'm
trying to accomplish. I know that just an excuse.
Warnings: Same as always.
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'' Thoughts
// // Passages from books, letters, etc
{} Flashback mode
-= =- Dream mode
Mist swirled around an old relic of a building in an ancient forest. A breeze whispered through the trees surrounding the building like voices. Standing on a crumbling balcony was the heavenly one.
Staring into a crystal ball that hovered a few feet from the ground she frowned slightly. Worry crossed her eyes as she thought about her plans. 'Those two humans, Majic and Cleao, could cause serious problems. Awakening the Raze Dragons was worth the power. Maybe I should..'
"Teela we need to talk," a voice deep echoing suddenly whispered in her head.
"Amarala, it's been a while since we last talked." Turning around Teela, the Heavenly One faced a large female Deep Dragon. Eyes glowing green the dragon stared deep into her soul. 'I wish Draku hadn't created those things so long ago. They're too powerful now.'
"You can not interfere with the Orphen's fate anymore." Sitting down so that her head was level with the balcony the Deep Dragon glared at Teela. She knew that the Heavenly One had planned for him and she wouldn't allow it to happen.
"I can and will interfere! The boy's blood will complete the already broken Seal. If he is killed then I can save the world from the Draigun," she stated calmly her opal eyes flashing brightly in the dim light. "He isn't strong enough to kill the Draigun, like the prophecy says he can."
Rumbling darkly Amarala lowered her ears in challenge. "The prophecy is never wrong. Orphen has to be strong enough to kill the Draigun," she growled. "If you kill him to complete the Seal then you'll kill our only chance to destroy It for good." Standing up the Deep Dragon turned to leave. "I will not allow you to harm or his friends." Turning around the Deep Dragon started to vanish into the forest with a swish of her tail.
"There's more to this than just the prophecy isn't there?" Teela looked at the Deep Dragon with a calculating look in her eyes. Placing on hand on her hip she wondered why the normally aloof dragon was "interfering" as well.
"The boy is a friend of my son's bondmate," Amarala replied with pause before vanishing into the forest. Mist and fog seemed to fade away with the passing of the Deep Dragon.
"Ahhhhhhhh!!" Cleao and Majic screamed together as the Raze charged into the room eyes blazing. Before it could reach them however a familiar voice reached their ears.
"Cleao! Majic," Orphen shouted as he ran into the room. Stopping about ten feet into the room he froze. What he saw in the large room wasn't good at all. Standing him between him and his friends was an angry Raze Dragon. 'I thought I froze that thing! I got to think of something quick before it hurts them!'
Holding his hands in front of him he yelled out, "Ware wa Hanatsu, Hikari no Hakujin!" Before the spell hit the dragon it leapt out of the way causing the spell to miss and hit the wall next to Cleao and Majic.
Squealing in rage the Raze Dragon turned around to face Orphen. Eyes glowing as a dark shade of green it snarled in pain and rage. Rearing up the Raze Dragon opened its mouth to blast the sorcerer with a ball of green majic. "Skreeeeek!"
Jumping out the way Orphen quickly retaliated with "Give me strength, light's unsheathed blade!" 'What will it take to kill this thing?' Holding his hand in front of him ready to launch a spell at a moment's notice he franticly scanned the room looking for Cleao and Majic. Finding them unharmed in a far corner of the room he sighed with relief. 'Good. They're safe.'
Dripping blood the Raze Dragon faced Orphen eyes bright with hate. Lowering it's head the Raze Dragon charged Orphen. Hoofs clacking loudly against the tiled floor it almost got to Orphen before he teleported away to a safer spot. Skidding into the wall it knocked countless sapphire blue crystals across the floor shattering them. Blue liquid splashed across the floor making it slick.
"Cleao, what should we do," Majic asked. Backing into the wall Majic watched as the Raze Dragon and his Master seemed to dance back and forth with magic hurtling between them.
"We need to cause a distraction. Here hold Leki," Cleao said as she handed him Leki. Putting her sword in her in its sheath she reached into her pack for her favorite dagger. 'Just like with the killing doll right Orphen?' With practices ease Cleao started to prepare the distraction.
Taking aim she waited for the right moment to the throw the dagger at the enraged Raze Dragon. As the Dragon paused to attack Orphen for another time she threw the dagger. Swish! Thunk! The dagger hit its mark.
Shrieking in the pain the Raze Dragon reared up blinking. Indigo-green blood gushed from its eye. Sticking out of its eye was Cleao's favorite dagger. Shaking its head back and forth the Raze Dragon shrieked loudly in pain. As the Raze Dragon staggered back in pain Orphen had the perfect opportunity to attack.
Running forward towards the stunned Dragon Orphen summoned the Demon's Blade. Leaping upwards he slashed the horn off of the Raze Dragon. With a loud clatter the horn fell to the ground and rolled a few feet before shattering into thousands of pieces. Dropping to its legs the Dragon moaned low in its throat. The light went out of the Raze Dragon eyes slowly.
"Are you two alright," Orphen asked. Leaning forward he yanked Cleao's dagger from the Raze Dragon's eyes. Turning the dagger over in his hand Orphen walked over to Cleao and Majic.
"Yes, we're ok Master. You're injured Master," Majic suddenly shouted as he noticed a nasty slash on Orphen's arm.
"Here Cleao, and thank you," Orphen said. Hissing in pain Orphen with his good hand held out Cleao's dagger to her. "It's nothing Majic. Don't worry about it. Let's get back to the hotel you two." Putting his good hand over the wound he frowned at Cleao and Majic. 'Those two idiots..'
"It's not nothing Orphen! Here, let me bandage it at least," Cleao demanded. Before he could argue with her she had already pulled out clean bandages from her pack. Grabbing hold of his arm Cleao started to clean the wound with a handkerchief. Blushing faintly from the close proximity she hurried to finish wrapping the wound. 'I wonder why he isn't complaining. Normally he won't let me help him at all. His skin feels smooth like silk. Bad Cleao bad! Don't think such thoughts, Orphen doesn't like me like that. I think.' Starting to tie the bandage Cleao thought about the almost kiss. 'Or does he?'
Smiling a soft smile Orphen watched Cleao work. He liked the feel of her hand against his arm. The pleasant tingling feelings surprised and delighted him. 'Why are you doing this Cleao? I thought you didn't care for me very much after what happened with Azalie and Childman. Which reminds me, I need to ask you about that. Now however isn't the right time or place.'
"Thank you Cleao, I can finish it from here," he replied as he gently pushed her hands away when she was finished tying the bandages to his arm. Putting his good hand against the bandage area he whispered, "heal." A blue light spread from hand and covered his arm bathing with it healing magic. (Sorry I couldn't find the spell for that one. If any one knows that spell please tell me!) As he finished the spell an angry expression come over his face. Realizing just how close he came to losing the two of them scared him, and as the fear coursed through his veins it turned into anger.
"Don't you two ever go off with out me like that again! You could have been killed in here," he yelled. 'Just like old times.' "You should have waited for me before going after Dortin and Volcan in this place."
"Of course Master, we just wanted to get our money back.."
Friendly routine arguments went back and forth between them as they left the temple together.
As they walked along the road out of town they kept an eye out for Dortin and Volcan. Before they had completely gotten out of the town a traveling merchant stopped his carriage of goods next to them.
"You shouldn't be walking on the road in the middle of winter! You'll catch cold. Here, you can have a ride in my carriage to the next town."
"Thank you sire," Cleao replied politely as she happily climbed into the carriage.
"Thank you very much. It was getting cold," Majic stated gleefully. He was glad to get out of the cold. Even with warm thick cloaks the cold winter air still had a nasty bite to it.
Nodding his head once in thanks Orphen got into the carriage behind Cleao and Majic. Although he was used to traveling in freezing weather he knew that his traveling companions weren't. 'I'll have to find us a carriage in the next town.'
Majic watched silently as Cleao and his Master were arguing again. The two of them had been at it nonstop ever since they had gotten a ride with a traveling merchant earlier that day. 'It's like the two of them are married. I can't say that a loud though. The two of them would kill me! I wish they would realize what they feel for each other though.' Majic sighed deeply as the Cleao started to elbow Orphen. 'Their feelings are painfully obvious to everyone but the two of them. It would almost be as bad as saying that the two of them are flirting right now instead of arguing.' Cleao had been trying to get Orphen to admit that he had missed her.
"Admit it Orphen you missed me," Cleao stated loudly as she elbowed Orphen in the ribs. 'I wish. To you I'm probably just an annoyance. This is the only way to find out if you missed me or not.'
"Cleao would you shut up! I'm trying to think. What makes you think that I'd miss a loud nosy girl like you," Orphen said jokingly. 'I love to annoy Cleao and she would never let me live it down if I admitted that I missed her.'
"Loud! Nosy! Why you no good sorcerer! I'm not going to take anymore of this. I'm going to sleep." With that Cleao turned away from Orphen and leaned back against Majic. Resting her head against his shoulder she closed her eyes. 'I really am tired. Besides I don't want to think that irritating sorcerer right now.' As Cleao's snores started to fill the crowded carriage Orphen smiled softly at her.
"Of course I missed you," he whispered softly as soon as she was asleep. With one hand he gently brushed aside stray hairs from Cleao's face. 'She's so vulnerable looking when she sleeps. I should tell her how I feel except she'd hate me for it. I know she doesn't love me. Why else would she leave so suddenly after I saved Azalie and Childman.' Leaning forward to kiss Cleao on the forehead he jerked to a stop when Majic reminded him that he was still in the same space.
"I knew it," Majic crowed happily. 'Finally Master admits that he at least cares a little bit for Cleao.'
"Shut up Majic."
"If you say so Master," Majic replied while smiling. 'Everything will work out ok. I know it.'
Warnings: Same as always.
"" Conversation
'' Thoughts
// // Passages from books, letters, etc
{} Flashback mode
-= =- Dream mode
Mist swirled around an old relic of a building in an ancient forest. A breeze whispered through the trees surrounding the building like voices. Standing on a crumbling balcony was the heavenly one.
Staring into a crystal ball that hovered a few feet from the ground she frowned slightly. Worry crossed her eyes as she thought about her plans. 'Those two humans, Majic and Cleao, could cause serious problems. Awakening the Raze Dragons was worth the power. Maybe I should..'
"Teela we need to talk," a voice deep echoing suddenly whispered in her head.
"Amarala, it's been a while since we last talked." Turning around Teela, the Heavenly One faced a large female Deep Dragon. Eyes glowing green the dragon stared deep into her soul. 'I wish Draku hadn't created those things so long ago. They're too powerful now.'
"You can not interfere with the Orphen's fate anymore." Sitting down so that her head was level with the balcony the Deep Dragon glared at Teela. She knew that the Heavenly One had planned for him and she wouldn't allow it to happen.
"I can and will interfere! The boy's blood will complete the already broken Seal. If he is killed then I can save the world from the Draigun," she stated calmly her opal eyes flashing brightly in the dim light. "He isn't strong enough to kill the Draigun, like the prophecy says he can."
Rumbling darkly Amarala lowered her ears in challenge. "The prophecy is never wrong. Orphen has to be strong enough to kill the Draigun," she growled. "If you kill him to complete the Seal then you'll kill our only chance to destroy It for good." Standing up the Deep Dragon turned to leave. "I will not allow you to harm or his friends." Turning around the Deep Dragon started to vanish into the forest with a swish of her tail.
"There's more to this than just the prophecy isn't there?" Teela looked at the Deep Dragon with a calculating look in her eyes. Placing on hand on her hip she wondered why the normally aloof dragon was "interfering" as well.
"The boy is a friend of my son's bondmate," Amarala replied with pause before vanishing into the forest. Mist and fog seemed to fade away with the passing of the Deep Dragon.
"Ahhhhhhhh!!" Cleao and Majic screamed together as the Raze charged into the room eyes blazing. Before it could reach them however a familiar voice reached their ears.
"Cleao! Majic," Orphen shouted as he ran into the room. Stopping about ten feet into the room he froze. What he saw in the large room wasn't good at all. Standing him between him and his friends was an angry Raze Dragon. 'I thought I froze that thing! I got to think of something quick before it hurts them!'
Holding his hands in front of him he yelled out, "Ware wa Hanatsu, Hikari no Hakujin!" Before the spell hit the dragon it leapt out of the way causing the spell to miss and hit the wall next to Cleao and Majic.
Squealing in rage the Raze Dragon turned around to face Orphen. Eyes glowing as a dark shade of green it snarled in pain and rage. Rearing up the Raze Dragon opened its mouth to blast the sorcerer with a ball of green majic. "Skreeeeek!"
Jumping out the way Orphen quickly retaliated with "Give me strength, light's unsheathed blade!" 'What will it take to kill this thing?' Holding his hand in front of him ready to launch a spell at a moment's notice he franticly scanned the room looking for Cleao and Majic. Finding them unharmed in a far corner of the room he sighed with relief. 'Good. They're safe.'
Dripping blood the Raze Dragon faced Orphen eyes bright with hate. Lowering it's head the Raze Dragon charged Orphen. Hoofs clacking loudly against the tiled floor it almost got to Orphen before he teleported away to a safer spot. Skidding into the wall it knocked countless sapphire blue crystals across the floor shattering them. Blue liquid splashed across the floor making it slick.
"Cleao, what should we do," Majic asked. Backing into the wall Majic watched as the Raze Dragon and his Master seemed to dance back and forth with magic hurtling between them.
"We need to cause a distraction. Here hold Leki," Cleao said as she handed him Leki. Putting her sword in her in its sheath she reached into her pack for her favorite dagger. 'Just like with the killing doll right Orphen?' With practices ease Cleao started to prepare the distraction.
Taking aim she waited for the right moment to the throw the dagger at the enraged Raze Dragon. As the Dragon paused to attack Orphen for another time she threw the dagger. Swish! Thunk! The dagger hit its mark.
Shrieking in the pain the Raze Dragon reared up blinking. Indigo-green blood gushed from its eye. Sticking out of its eye was Cleao's favorite dagger. Shaking its head back and forth the Raze Dragon shrieked loudly in pain. As the Raze Dragon staggered back in pain Orphen had the perfect opportunity to attack.
Running forward towards the stunned Dragon Orphen summoned the Demon's Blade. Leaping upwards he slashed the horn off of the Raze Dragon. With a loud clatter the horn fell to the ground and rolled a few feet before shattering into thousands of pieces. Dropping to its legs the Dragon moaned low in its throat. The light went out of the Raze Dragon eyes slowly.
"Are you two alright," Orphen asked. Leaning forward he yanked Cleao's dagger from the Raze Dragon's eyes. Turning the dagger over in his hand Orphen walked over to Cleao and Majic.
"Yes, we're ok Master. You're injured Master," Majic suddenly shouted as he noticed a nasty slash on Orphen's arm.
"Here Cleao, and thank you," Orphen said. Hissing in pain Orphen with his good hand held out Cleao's dagger to her. "It's nothing Majic. Don't worry about it. Let's get back to the hotel you two." Putting his good hand over the wound he frowned at Cleao and Majic. 'Those two idiots..'
"It's not nothing Orphen! Here, let me bandage it at least," Cleao demanded. Before he could argue with her she had already pulled out clean bandages from her pack. Grabbing hold of his arm Cleao started to clean the wound with a handkerchief. Blushing faintly from the close proximity she hurried to finish wrapping the wound. 'I wonder why he isn't complaining. Normally he won't let me help him at all. His skin feels smooth like silk. Bad Cleao bad! Don't think such thoughts, Orphen doesn't like me like that. I think.' Starting to tie the bandage Cleao thought about the almost kiss. 'Or does he?'
Smiling a soft smile Orphen watched Cleao work. He liked the feel of her hand against his arm. The pleasant tingling feelings surprised and delighted him. 'Why are you doing this Cleao? I thought you didn't care for me very much after what happened with Azalie and Childman. Which reminds me, I need to ask you about that. Now however isn't the right time or place.'
"Thank you Cleao, I can finish it from here," he replied as he gently pushed her hands away when she was finished tying the bandages to his arm. Putting his good hand against the bandage area he whispered, "heal." A blue light spread from hand and covered his arm bathing with it healing magic. (Sorry I couldn't find the spell for that one. If any one knows that spell please tell me!) As he finished the spell an angry expression come over his face. Realizing just how close he came to losing the two of them scared him, and as the fear coursed through his veins it turned into anger.
"Don't you two ever go off with out me like that again! You could have been killed in here," he yelled. 'Just like old times.' "You should have waited for me before going after Dortin and Volcan in this place."
"Of course Master, we just wanted to get our money back.."
Friendly routine arguments went back and forth between them as they left the temple together.
As they walked along the road out of town they kept an eye out for Dortin and Volcan. Before they had completely gotten out of the town a traveling merchant stopped his carriage of goods next to them.
"You shouldn't be walking on the road in the middle of winter! You'll catch cold. Here, you can have a ride in my carriage to the next town."
"Thank you sire," Cleao replied politely as she happily climbed into the carriage.
"Thank you very much. It was getting cold," Majic stated gleefully. He was glad to get out of the cold. Even with warm thick cloaks the cold winter air still had a nasty bite to it.
Nodding his head once in thanks Orphen got into the carriage behind Cleao and Majic. Although he was used to traveling in freezing weather he knew that his traveling companions weren't. 'I'll have to find us a carriage in the next town.'
Majic watched silently as Cleao and his Master were arguing again. The two of them had been at it nonstop ever since they had gotten a ride with a traveling merchant earlier that day. 'It's like the two of them are married. I can't say that a loud though. The two of them would kill me! I wish they would realize what they feel for each other though.' Majic sighed deeply as the Cleao started to elbow Orphen. 'Their feelings are painfully obvious to everyone but the two of them. It would almost be as bad as saying that the two of them are flirting right now instead of arguing.' Cleao had been trying to get Orphen to admit that he had missed her.
"Admit it Orphen you missed me," Cleao stated loudly as she elbowed Orphen in the ribs. 'I wish. To you I'm probably just an annoyance. This is the only way to find out if you missed me or not.'
"Cleao would you shut up! I'm trying to think. What makes you think that I'd miss a loud nosy girl like you," Orphen said jokingly. 'I love to annoy Cleao and she would never let me live it down if I admitted that I missed her.'
"Loud! Nosy! Why you no good sorcerer! I'm not going to take anymore of this. I'm going to sleep." With that Cleao turned away from Orphen and leaned back against Majic. Resting her head against his shoulder she closed her eyes. 'I really am tired. Besides I don't want to think that irritating sorcerer right now.' As Cleao's snores started to fill the crowded carriage Orphen smiled softly at her.
"Of course I missed you," he whispered softly as soon as she was asleep. With one hand he gently brushed aside stray hairs from Cleao's face. 'She's so vulnerable looking when she sleeps. I should tell her how I feel except she'd hate me for it. I know she doesn't love me. Why else would she leave so suddenly after I saved Azalie and Childman.' Leaning forward to kiss Cleao on the forehead he jerked to a stop when Majic reminded him that he was still in the same space.
"I knew it," Majic crowed happily. 'Finally Master admits that he at least cares a little bit for Cleao.'
"Shut up Majic."
"If you say so Master," Majic replied while smiling. 'Everything will work out ok. I know it.'