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How's everyone been?

I finally managed to finish this chapter, though it's a bit short.

Also, guys, I won't be posting next week because I will be spending the next week going through every chapter of both of my running fanfics and revising the chapters. Look forward to the revisions!

Anyways ENJOY!

Edited 11/5/14

Chapter 12

Meanwhile in Halkeginia…

"Amazing!" said Stradinir as he inspected the book. He was in a small room with a large desk and a large window letting in the light of the two moons. It was already around 11 at night and the scholars who were with Stradinir had already retired to their rooms. Stradinir, on the other hand, was far too excited to sleep so he continued to work while two guards stood outside his room to make sure he didn't try to escape.

Stradinir wrote what he read at lightning speed, already nearing the end of the book. He had a stack of papers on his desk which he had written and it was just continuing to grow.

"This book is amazing. To have such detail about the first Void mage, it was obviously meant as a guide book for future generations," said Stradinir to himself. He finally scribbled the last words of the book in a readable language of the Tristanians and closed the book shut. He let out a deep sigh in relief before closing his eyes and leaned back in his chair.

After a few seconds, his eyes flickered open and he took the stack of papers and stuffed it away in the drawer of the desk. He glanced around behind him before pulling out another sheet of paper and beginning to write. He wrote and wrote and at last he finished just before hearing a soft hum.

He immediately shoved the paper into the drawer with the others and shut the drawer before standing up and facing the source of the hum.

There was a small dot of light coming from the floor and then it burst, expanding into the same orange seal that Saito and Louise had learned to fear. Stradinir stood with an unfazed look and patiently waited for Ivarod to filter through the seal.

"Well, well. Never expected you to have betrayed me, Stradinir," said Ivarod with a look that obvious meant he was not amused.

"I have betrayed none. The elves requested my assistance with knowledge about our race and I merely obliged in exchange for knowledge about them and the humans. As a scholar you must realize that this is how one collects new information," said Stradinir with an annoyed look on his face.

"You know the decree that has existed for nearly two hundred years. No Valkyrie is to step foot into the human lands. You have dishonored our race and your brother for doing such a thing," said Ivarod, calmly, but with an aura that could be choked on.

"Do not speak so innocently of my brother, you slimy slug! You shall not even be allowed to ponder his face after you murdered him in cold blood to achieve the throne," shouted Stradinir, spitting out saliva as he yelled. The guards didn't react to their shouting so he assumed that Ivarod had already taken care of them.

"Believe what you wish, I am still your king and as your king, I must uphold the laws of the country," said Ivarod as he slowly pulled out his wand. Stradinir stared at him with cold eyes and didn't budge an inch as he heard Ivarod chant a spell. Ivarod's wand began to glow with a light blue tinge and he breathed out 'Wind Saber' before lunging at Stradinir at an impossible speed, slicing right through his throat.

Stradinir immediately fell to the floor and just before completely dying, he flung a small ball onto the book which lie on the desk. As the final the final remnants of his life faded, Stradinir wrote a spell in his blood on the rug. The words glowed as his last breath left his body and the small ball burst, burning the book to ashes.

"Worthless old man. Trying to keep the book a secret from me, eh? Well, without you the pink-haired runt won't know what was in it either. My job here is done," said Ivarod. He grinned evilly as he watched Stradinir bleed into the carpet before another seal came to life on the floor and he disappeared through it.

The room was silent. Not a breath, not a rattle, not even a small piece of life.

The next day…

Saito and Louise walked down the corridors of the school, on their way to find out if Stradinir had completed the translation of the book. As they approached, though, they saw a group of guards, along with a distraught Agnes, rushing around in panic.

"Agnes! What happened?" asked Saito before noticing the two dead guards who were being sealed up in body bags.

"Someone broke into the Valkyrie's room last night. The guards, along with Stradinir, are dead. We need to find out who it was who managed to infiltrate the school," said Agnes before rushing off with a group of guards.

Saito and Louise entered Stradinir's room and saw his body being sealed up in a body bag to be carried out. After his body was gone they noticed the blood writing next to where his body lay. They found ashes on the desk which the couple assumed was the book, destroyed in an attempt to keep the attacker from retrieving the information.

Saito and Louise had a sad look on their face and Louise sat on the stool in front of the desk as she thought about who would do such a thing.

"Do you think someone in the school might have done it?" asked Louise, curiously.

"I'm not s-" began Saito before noticing something. Louise tilted her head in confusion at his sudden pause and followed his eyes to the corner of a paper sticking out of the desk drawer.

Louise slowly opened the drawer to find a mess of papers hastily thrown in. She pulled out the topmost paper and read it aloud.

Dear Mrs. Vallière and her familiar,

The papers you have found with this one are the translation of the ancient book. They contain the secrets to unlocking your full potential as a Void mage. If you are reading this, I am most likely dead. It is illegal in my country to interact with humans or set foot in their lands. My country is to the far east, east of the elfish lands. We are a fascinating country full of bright minds and amazing magical technology. Sadly, though, we have not gotten over our hatred of humans due to our banishment to the lands we currently live.

Aside from the current situation, it seems that Ivarod, who murdered my brother to ascend the throne, discovered where I was located and took my life in order to prevent you all from discovering the contents of the book. I have provided that direct translation, which I mentioned earlier, with side notes to assist you while reading it. Good luck Mrs. Vallière and I wish you happiness.

Stradinir III

Louise by the end of the letter was tearing, slightly, at the fact that Stradinir knew he would be killed for committing a crime, but did so anyways. Saito put a hand on her shoulder in comfort and guided her attention to the papers.

"We should have copies made for Tiffa and Gwen. If they really contain the secrets to being a Void mage, then it's important that we spread it to all of them," said Saito, trying to garner Louise's attention. Louise nodded her head and they collected the papers.

After informing Agnes about who had committed the murder and having some mage use magic to duplicate the papers, Louise and Saito secluded themselves in their room to analyze the contents of the book.

"Hm…This part talks about the truth behind Void magic," said Saito while skimming over a paper. Louise scooted her chair over to him and analyzed the paper with him. Saito began to read it aloud, "The powers of Void have been discovered to be derived from nature spirits who we have called Void spirits. Whenever they feel they are needed, they choose a worthy mage and inhabit their body, The Void spirits then convert the mage's normal magical power, which they currently believe to be willpower, and transform it into power usable for Void magic. The Great Brimir's body contained four of the currently known spirits, Octorus, Supidus, Naorus, and Kokorus. Due to the lack of knowledge about these spirits, Brimir spent years studying his magic and trying to understand why he was incapable of using the other four elements. Eventually, with the help of the Valkyrie, he discovered that the Void spirits only transformed about half of his latent power into Void magic power. The other half was still usable for normal magic. Brimir learned to differentiate between the two and slowly mastered each element. Brimir eventually became a pentagon mage and had the power to control every aspect of the world around him."

Louise stared in awe at the possibility to use multiple magic. Then it hit her that she did remember performing magic that contained an element. During Saito's fight with Wardes, in the Albion chapel, she managed to cast a fireball spell to save Saito.

"So then the reason I was so bad at magic-!" began Louise.

"Was because you were using the wrong energy!" finished Saito. Both looked at each other with excitement as Louise would be able to master the other forms of magic.

"Read on! Read on!" shouted Louise, hoping for more information.

"Currently, the Great Brimir has four familiars whom he has imbued with special powers. The special powers were created from an extremely complicated pentagonal spell which imbued his familiars with the greatest of powers. Gandalfr, God's Left Hand, the weapons master who is the shield of Brimir while he casts his spells. Vindalfr, God's Right Hand, the kind-hearted flute who dominates all creatures. Myoznitnirn, God's Brain, the magical tool master who can fight with an army. Lifdrasir, God's Heart, the one who can supply Brimir with enormous power. Together, Brimir and his familiars could fight an army of 7 million and win almost unscathed.

Gandalfr has the ability to use any weapon and gains immense speed and power while he fights. They are also able to use their master's eyes and ears should their master be in danger.

Vindalfr has the ability to tame any creature, whether they be from the land, sea, or sky. They are also able to absorb the abilities of an animal they meet and use their powers.

Myoznitnirn has the ability to use any magical item and is immensely intelligent. They offer advice to their master and sprout an army by imbuing magical powers into dolls or seeds.

Lifdrasir has the ability to give power to their master. Their body contains a magical power which doubles the strength of their masters Void magic. Because of the fact that a Void familiar cannot be a mage, Lifdrasir's power will run out and they will eventually die.

This is the power of the Great One and his followers."

So?

What did you guys think about my little stories about Brimir and the familiars?

I'm trying to expand on their powers a bit and better explain how Void powers work.

Although I couldn't get super detailed, as I want you to be surprised by some other things later, I hope you guys liked it nonetheless.

Please Review and let me know what you thought of this chapter and until next time...byeeeee :D