All was silent until she looked up at the older gentleman next to you "Master Rubin, you have some answers to give me." She pointed out in a dangerous tone.
"Child... now is not the time nor the place for this discussion.." The older man stated.
"What are you talking about? Of course this is the time and place. You've put this off too long! I need answers Rubin!" She snapped.
"And you're sister needs your attention..." He spoke calmly... seeming a little taken back by what she had called him by
"The reason she's even in that state is because of me! Do you not understand?!"
"I understand but right now.. you must assist her... she is struggling... I will answer you questions... at a slightly later time... I cannot stabilize Kira..."
Maza looked over where her counterpart was laying and tensed up slightly.
"Why can't you do anymore Rubin?"
"I do not know... her power has been growing far beyond what I can imagine, where we thought... there were limitations..." Rubin replied.
"Limitations?" You asked curiously.
"Lady Kira... is unable to summon monsters to do her bidding..." The Pharaoh spoke in a concerned tone. This piece of knowledge always seemed to concern him.
"You mean like Lady Maza...and the other guardians?" You pressed.
"Yes... Kira... has a gift that is not part of the Shadow Game magic... I believe that is why I cannot do anything.... but Maza you are close to her... perhaps you could..." Rubin spoke earnestly.
"The damage I dealt to her was not normal Rubin. I wasn't-" She paused briefly, "I wasn't myself. The power wasn't my own. How do I fix this when I don't even know what it is?"
"Please Maza... at least try. I believe... that power... has pushed her body to her limits... before her power has reached full maturity... But I cannot be sure... with the power being so different..." Rubin pressed hoping the bond between the two girls will enough.
"Lady Maza, please try..." You pleaded to her
She didn't reply to you. Instead, bits of water formed at the corners of her eyes.
"I don't want to hurt her again. It will probably kill her if I make a mistake. Is there anything else we can do?"
"Ma....za... t-take.... m-my hand..." Lady Kira mumbled softly in her fevered sleep.
"She has been saying that each time the fever had become worse... Do you know what she could be dreaming? For some reason a shield is preventing me to see..." Rubin asked
"I-I don't... I can barely remember it myself. I remember her saying it. We were-" She paused thinking, "I was delusional... I thought- I thought I was-" A pained look came over her face, "She had me take her hand but I don't know why"
"Child would you be so kind to conjure some water... yours can be so much cooler to help break this fever..." Rubin spoke softly but always aware that he must have some answers to give her. But also shared in her pain with the suffering of Kira.
"Master Rubin I must return to my duties... please inform me of any change in Lady Kira's condition." The Pharaoh spoke placing one hand on Master Rubin's shoulder before turning to leave, with his guard... you couldn't bring yourself to leave... it killed you to see the Lady Maza in so much pain.
Maza seemed to take her orders as she made her way to a nearby table.
"Do you need any help Lady Maza?" you asked hoping to soften something for her. At the sound of your voice, it was as if she had just realized you were there.
"What are you doing here?!" She demanded.
"Lord Seto was concerned of your well being... he thought bad tidings had occurred after what Kira had told him as she... went after you." Rubin spoke up as you were a little stunned by her harsh words
"Were you there?" she snapped.
You didn't quite know what was wrong with her. It was as if she could change her personality so quickly. Her manor of speaking scared you after several days ago.
"I was my lady. I was there long enough for Lady Kira to take you off when you two didn't return -" you didn't want to tell anymore. How much had she suffered already?
"Maza your harsh tones are not comforting your sister..." Rubin pointed out... the harshness, the darkness that still resided in Maza was affecting Kira immensely the fever became worse...
She seemed to stop for a moment and gather herself. Te new tone was softer but you still could notice the edge to it.
"Now that you know I didn't kill her I would appreciate it dear Priest if you left me to my work. It is... difficult... to work at a time like this if I'm being watched."
"My dear, I think Seto can be of help to you. You are still a little weak, and he does show promise here." Rubin pointed out.
She looked over at Rubin in slight surprise, but would she defy his suggestion? You were about to turn around when you heard her sigh.
"Of course! Priest, if you wouldn't mind getting me the large bowl on that top shelf. I need something to put the water in before I can use it."
"Of course My Lady..." You spoke carefully, as you went over to retrieve the bowl.
"Maza.. I must go and return to the scrolls to see if I can find anything regarding Kira's condition. Do not fret, I have promised to give you answers on my return..."
Maza took the bowl from you and with a couple turns of her wrist and what seemed to be small whispers, the bowl filled with water from an unknown source.
"If you could give me the cloth they were using for Kira so I may re-soak it Priest." she requested keeping her eyes down.
Ever since the two of you met, you've felt this pull to her, but she was yet to give you a chance. She didn't even choose to look at you now. Why was she so hard? You followed her orders quietly trying to sneak in on look from her. Just to get in one acknowledgement that you were happy that she had returned.
Both you're hands were so close to touching as you handed her the cloth, but before of you could pull away from one another, another hand clasped over them both tightly. It was Lady Kira's and she had shot up her eyes were wide and glowing
"Kira?" Maza quickly asked as the bowl crashed and shattered onto the floor.
She didn't even flinch or look at the Lady Maza, she looked dead ahead breathing heavily and the pendant around her neck, a simple cord holding a stunning golden band with a pure white orb at one end, began to glow brightly.
"Two must become whole... for either to become stronger... Guardian of Light... seeks the Protector of Darkness....." Lady Kira began to speak, in a hoarse but other worldly voice.
You couldn't explain it, but pictures came to your thoughts. You didn't know what they were or where but they were detailed: a stream, a statue, an old woman, and an altar.
"Get away from him!" you heard Maza whisper breaking you from your trance. Looking over, you noticed Maza was in a trance of her own. What was happening?
"Reunite the family... the Guardian and Mistress.... Light and Dark.... One without the other cannot exist any longer...." Lady Kira spoke in that mystical voice again before her let out a long breath and her glowing eyes closed and she fell back to the bed so suddenly, her hand slipping from both yours and the pretty Lady Maza
"Lady Maza." you questioned as she stood almost perfectly still.
"Find me." she whispered.
"My Lady?" you asked as you quickly came to her side setting your hands on her shoulder hoping this would break her from the trance.
"Reunite... Guardian and Mistress..." Lady Kira mumbled in her fever... her voice now just hoarse.
"Lady Maza!" You urged
Suddenly Maza's face revealed nothing but physical pain.
"It's the only way to save her. Together you can find your way." she forced out.
"My Lady please! What's wrong?" You pressed pulling her away and pressing her back against the near by wall hoping by breaking the connection between her and Kira would stop this nightmare.
"Shadow!" she yelled as her entire body seemed to stiffen.
Quickly you did the only thing you could think of.
"Forgive me My Lady." You whispered before taking her face into your hands and closing the gap.
Oh her lips were as soft as you remembered... and her defenses were down due to the connection... she felt so perfect... and you felt so at peace But what shocked you most was the slight feeling of a return from her. She wasn't fighting, she wasn't resisting. She was returning the sentiment. Her body seemed to relax as her hands went to your shoulders. Oh this was the way you wished you could die. In pure bliss.
But your bliss was short lived when you felt yourself being pushed away. The two of you just stood staring at one another in surprise and shock. What was happening? She stared at you confused and surprised but her attention was diverting again as she heard the struggling breathing from Lady Kira behind you... like what had just happened physically exhausted her. Her tanned skin seemed to turn an ashen grey
"No" Maza whispered as she quickly kneeled next to Kira. "Kira please hang on. Open your eyes again. Why did you do that to me? What was I hearing?"
"You said Shadow... you seemed to be connected... what did you hear? Because I too saw images that made no sense..." You spoke up
"What did you see?" She demanded as more of her bluntness seemed to be out of protection and a desire to save not frustration at you.
"I- I can't explain..." You wanted to so bad, but for some reason you couldn't find the words.
"My lady?" asked a voice from behind you. The two of you were startled to see a soldier at the door. Soon enough, he was followed by another.
"Wh-what is it?" Maza asked.
The two looked at each other then back at Maza. "We heard you call out my lady. Is everything alright? Are you hurt?" the other asked.
You glanced over to see her trembling slightly after the situation.
"Something has happened but the lady is alright. I need you to seek Rubin Immediately, and bring him here." you ordered.
"Yes Sir..." They spoke cautiously before doing as you have bidden.
"Lady Maza, Who is this Shadow you spoke of?" As soon as you spoke the name, you noticed that Kira's face did not look so ill.
"Two must become whole... for either to become stronger... Guardian of Light... seeks the Protector of Darkness....." Maza whispered.
"What?" You asked.
"Reunite the family... the Guardian and Mistress.... Light and Dark.... One without the other cannot exist any longer.... That's what she was saying correct?" Maza asked looking up at you.
You weren't sure what to say but it did sound right.
"Yes, but-"
"Did I say anything else Priest?" she interrupted.
"Well you said something about leaving someone alone then you started asking me to find you. What's wrong my Lady?"
"A part of her, I think has been lost or missing. Some great powers, I have read, requires balance, and I think Kira is in great need of that balance now to become stronger and to survive." She whispered
"I don't really understand it, but we must find someone who Kira needs now"
"Shadow? How do we find him? We have no lead." You pointed out.
"But we may. Did I say anything else Priest? Anything at all?"
You tried to think... you mind was so frazzled with trying to stop the pain on her face...
"Something about, Together you will find your way... the Gods only know what that could mean..."
"What's wrong child?" you heard Rubin ask as he entered the room.
"I think I know what's wrong with Kira Master. But I don't know what it means." Maza stated slowly looking over at you.
"Please... try to explain to me child"
"She opened her eyes.." She began but you noticed she couldn't find words.
"The lady woke up and began speaking but it was as if something was projected on the two of us. I began seeing things and I think Lady Maza did too." you stated.
"Two must become whole... for either to become stronger... Guardian of Light... seeks the Protector of Darkness.... Reunite the family... the Guardian and Mistress.... Light and Dark.... One without the other cannot exist any longer.... Does that sound familiar Master?" Maza asked once again repeating Kira's words
"Light and Dark... one without the other... I have heard of the greatness of balance within each sorcerer/sorceress. But for greater power two great figures of seemingly opposing forces work together, making each other stronger... but this ancient magic... which was loss long before the great Pharaoh who sealed the monsters into stone tablets... Could it be... possible Kira... is part of this... loss magic?
"That's what I was thinking Master. That's why Tyron was so persistent in keeping her when we met. But how do we find this counter weight to regain balance.
"I do not know... you say you had visions... what were they?"
"I-I can't. I want to describe them but it's as if I can't. I can't find the words. What did you see Sir Seto?" it was the first time she had used your name since she left on her mission. A small sense of joy overwhelmed you. But how would you explain what you saw?
"I saw... well there were a couple things. A- I can't quite find the words to describe them. But while in the trance the lady did say something about together you can do some task."
"Then... she has entrusted the two of you... to find the one she needs... I have seen this spell before... passing on information but the person who has it, cannot find the words to describe the information. It is quite a powerful and high leveled spell..." Rubin spoke in musing
"What are you getting to Rubin. Are you saying she told me how to find him?"
"Not you Maza. The two of you. It's like a puzzle. You cannot figure it out with out his pieces and vice versa. You each have a key to finding her counter balance, and you much go find him together. I would say your journey needs to start soon. Kira doesn't have much time."
You were shocked... you must go on a mission with the object of your affections now to save Lady Kira...
"If that's so Master, we must be getting ready." the young woman looked at you, "I suggest you pack light, but be ready. I don't know how long it will take us."
"Agreed." You spoke calmly, but glanced once again at the fallen Guardian who skin had returned a pale grey color and was panting heavily