Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing
A/N: I suggest listening to World's most Epic Music Ever: A Sacrifice To Save You (Elvis Cross) on YouTube in the background, goes really well with this chapter.
Chapter 5 I'll Protect You
Velvet POV
It all happened so fast, one minute we were walking and the next a giant dragon started wreaking havoc throughout the center of town. The flames that poured from its mouth left chaos and destruction in its wake. Nothing but a haze of green fire and destruction, unrelenting, merciless, unfeeling.
Luna had barely enough time to shield us with her twin Lunar Fans, but despite coming out unscathed I could still feel the heat from the flames. It was almost intoxicating, but we had to keep moving or we were as good as dead. Nodding to my comrade as she positioned her weapons, I took a running start and leaped upwards. Using the power of her fans she gave me a boost as I went straight to the beast's throat. "Take this!" I mustered all the strength I had, but I was too busy focused on what was going in front of me that I didn't see it's tail until it was too late.
Knocking me back I tried to recover, but it stabbed me with its claws. I could feel the bone pierce my skin, my vision becoming blurry and unfocused. All I could see was darkness slowly pouring out of my body. I guess Nobodies can't bleed without a heart...so this must be what happens when someone like me begins to die.
"Velvet! No!" I could faintly hear her voice in the distance as she got closer and closer. The beast's claws were still impaled on my chest, ripping me apart. "Don't touch her! You filthy creature!" Her eyes turned a bright silver and her hair to match as I could feel a powerful energy emanate from her aura. Summoning what appeared to be an Arte of some sort, the area around us grew dark with only a full moon to light the way. The creature seemed taken back by the change of scenery, but only responded by digging its claws deeper into my body causing excruciating pain. As I started to lose consciousness, I could still hear her voice, fighting to protect me.
"I SAID NOT TO TOUCH HER!" Her screams sent piercing shockwaves through the garden as the beast ripped its claws out of my chest. The pain only got worse, but at least the darkness seeping from my body started to fade. Luna jumped in front of me as the dragon breathed more flames of destruction taking the brunt of the flames. Her aura and mana started to fade but she stood strong, the flames continued to engulf her whole body. Luna never faltered, standing strong for someone she barely even knew. Yet she never hesitated, she was willing to die protecting me if need be.
The beasts flames finally letting up, only to reveal Luna's ravaged condition. Her hair was singed, most of her clothes were burned away. I could faintly hear her breathing slow and shallow, it was even a miracle that was still alive. "Velvet...I'm sorry… I failed you." Tears started to trail down her face as she started to tremble. I reached out to grab her with my remaining strength, embracing her for what could possibly be the last time.
"It's okay Luna." I could barely muster those words as I drifted in and out of consciousness, she returned my embrace as we prepared for our final moments as Nobodies. This was it, we weren't going to make it. As the dragon prepared its final attack, I whispered two words to Luna, "Thank you."
Its mouth opened wide summoning all the strength it possessed, green fire mixed with energy so powerful it was visible for all to see. With one great roar, a mixture of fire and light rocketed towards us as we closed our eyes and held on tight for our final moments. A few moments had passed but we were still alive, I dared to open my eyes only to see a small girl with a cross-shaped shield protecting us. Wearing a sleeveless top with a battle skirt, gloves that ran halfway up her arms and leggings that cut off right below her thighs. She also appeared to have a cape and hiding behind it was a sword with a cross like a hilt. Her hair was pink and it fell right above her shoulders.
"Master, even if my arms fail me I shall protect you!" The dragon was surprised by the development but kept pouring the flame and energy from its mouth.
"Master, even if my legs fail me I shall protect you!" The mysterious girl took a step forward pushing the dragon back.
"Master, even if my body fails me I shall protect you!" Taking yet another step forward forcing the dragon back further. Yet it stayed strong pouring even more energy into its attack.
"Master, even if my mind fails me I shall protect you!" I couldn't believe what I was seeing, she was single-handedly forcing the dragon back. All I could do was hold onto Luna and stay behind this woman's shield.
"Master, even if my spirit fails me I SHALL PROTECT YOU!" Despite her efforts, they were evenly matched, though her screams of will kept it at bay the dragon persisted not willing to give up.
"Master, get out of here while you can, I don't know how long I can hold it off!" Get out? I could barely move and I knew there was no way in hell that Luna had the strength to move either.
"No, we live together and we die together!" I struggled to rise up to make my final stand while Luna leaned on me for support. Drawing our weapons ready to fight to the bitter end, the young woman didn't say anything. She didn't have to, I could see it in her eyes, this was it. Win or lose. Live or Die. "This is our Fate, we choose how we live and die!"
"I couldn't have said it better myself, my child." My blood ran cold at the sound of that voice, could it be? That power, I've never felt so much power before in my life. Before I could react he placed his hand on my shoulder, a magical energy coursing through my body as the rest of the darkness escaping our bodies stopped. The rest of the magic coursing through Luna as if I was a conduit for the excess magic.
"I will take it from here, you should rest." I couldn't just let him walk out in the middle of the wrath of that dragon. Even though I have only known Xemnas for a brief time, he saved me, he saved all of us. I mean yeah, I've always made my own destiny, but is it so wrong to choose to protect him. The Lord that I have barely come to know my fate and destiny.
"You are an eyesore! Be gone from my presence, you foul monster that dares harm those that are a part of me!" This couldn't be possible, but as he spoke massive amounts of energy started gathering in his hands. Power beyond any of our wildest imaginations, this is what it really feels like to be so insignificant. Between the three of us, we were struggling, but the Lord himself has a power greater than all of us combined.
This power continued to grow as he clenched his fist and released massive beams of lights from his hands the moment he opened them. "All Vanity!" As those words left Lord Xemnas's mouth the beams of nothingness homed in on the dragon reducing its assault on our new comrade. But he didn't stop there, Xemnas kept the pressure on the foul beast, even then it wouldn't give up. The dragon fought back with all of its strength, but Xemnas kept fighting, his power surge. However, even the Lord had his limits, if this fight didn't end soon we would all die today.
"My True Name is Mash Kyrielight! I shall rise to the Siege Perilous! The place that cures all wounds and dissolves all hatred, our home sits here! Manifest, Lord Camelot!" As those words echoed in my mind, a defensive rune materialized in front of us. I could feel the ground shake as castle walls rose from the ground forming a protective barrier around us. Our spirits and bodies recovering rapidly, a miracle some would call it.
That last defensive skill was just what we needed to fight back, it was now or never. "I am the Lord of Calamity, I pledge my loyalty to you Lord. Take my power and use it to smite your enemies!" Transferring my power to Xemnas he was able to push back the dragon, but it still wasn't enough.
"I am the Luna Eclipse, I pledge my loyalty to you Lord. Take my power and raze the opposition!" With both of our combined powers being transferred his power level reached a whole new level of ridiculous. Mash, kept the barrier up while Xemnas poured the rest of what he had in one final attack. The energy grew larger and larger as a blinding light filled my vision. The dragon roaring in agony as its attacks were halted, the creature roared and screeched, but it was already too late. The beast had nothing left to give, it's power run dry, the creature had no choice but to accept it's fate.
I fell to my knees breathing a sigh of relief, still holding on to Luna. I could hear faint breathing and the slow rise and fall of her chest. We were still alive, somehow someway, we challenged Fate and won. If it wasn't for Mash and Xemnas, I don't know if we would have made it.
"Is everyone alright?" Just as I was about to respond I could feel myself passing out, Luna still in my arms. I woke up in a field of flowers or rather I felt like I was in a dream. Seeing that Luna wasn't anywhere to be found I started to panic. Then, I heard a soft voice, sounded like someone was praying. I followed the voice until I came upon an altar of some sort and at the base was the woman I was looking for. So much this girl has done for me, Luna, Mash and even the Lord...I promise that next time I will protect you.
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