CHAPTER TWO: Goddess Tears
Infinite in mystery is the gift of the goddess,We seek it thus,and take to the sky,Ripples from the water surface,The wandering soul knows no rest.
The rain poured from the nightly sky as the moon shined from above the darkness of the night which made the goddess cry as she weep for the poor souls of this day. The sound of splashing would be heard as four set of feet would be heard running. The set of feet were running which could be heard as time was passing by."Come on Alice we can't let them catch you"spoke a male voice. He was holding the hand of a young girl as they ran lights shined behind them as they was in the streets of Rica.
They paced forward not stopping as they couldn't stop not now and not ever there lives was threaten by the king,and they were listed as outlaws they will never live the same."Roran..where are we going?"asked Alice as they ran through the rain painted streets of Rica"I don't know but we can't stay here any longer,i promised your parents i'll keep you safe and that's what i'm going to do"They would suddenly take a turn between two buildings hoping to buy some time. the chest of the two were rapidly pumping in and out as there backs was against the wall of the darker place as the kings man begun to pass"Find them! the king want that girl alive,and that man dead"spoke the leader of this brigade most likely.
The commander will curl up his fist as he stood there the rain still coming down like the tears of the goddess as he looked forward. At this time Roran and Alice would continue down the dark alley way making sure not to make a sound as the would take this small opening to proceed with their escape."where will we go now...if the very king is after our heads?"Questioned Alice as she looked at Roran who held her wrist and was running"Only the goddess can tell us that Alice just believe she will watch over you in this time of despair and you will be alright"Encouraged Roran as he looked back at her with a smile.
That morning where the dark clouds spread the morning skies,as the sun shined down on the plated garden of Rica. People walked among the streets as if nothing happened it have been three days since the downfall of the behemoth. Peace seem to be settled for the time being as on the balcony of a nearby residence was Rosetta with her arms crossed under her chest as her blue eyes looked down to the crowd below."It have been so long since i been here"she would of thought as her eyes followed the people below. This poor city was right in the middle of the battle zone,having to deal with a King and these weird events that happen among them. Removing a strand of hair from her face she will push it behind her ear."Rose?"murmured Eclipse as he stepped from the corner of the doorway as his back pressed against the side door as his eyes would meet with Rosetta's who turned her head to meet his eyes.
"What is it Eclipse?"questioned Rosetta as her eyes glanced at him.
Eclipse's red eyes would look towards her"You seem kind of distant this morning what's on your mind hope your not thinking of me too much now"
She rolled her eyes at that statement"I'm thinking about my father is all, he came here to continue his research but what if us finding that place lead to something worse what will happen to these people below that have no idea what's going on in this very city"
Resting his finger onto his chin"You have a good heart Rose,i doubt you will let anyone suffer for what your father did i know that much about it i would say,I been by your side since the beginning nothing will change about that"
Her head will turn towards the crowd below as the children smiled as they tugged along with their parents as smiles painted the faces of these people"We were part of the X-gene project long ago,being the first to survive a drug such as it,the stigmas in our bodies keep the flow of the drug stable,we live each day as nothing but experiments sometimes i wonder will we ever have a normal life"tears begun to paint her cheeks as they escaped her eyes the tears falling as they wet the railing of the balcony.
As she cried Rose will feel Eclipse arms come around her embracing her in his strong arms as he closed his eyes his heart could be felt pounding inside of his chest as he embraced her"No matter what life throw at us we fight to survive,together we are stronger than any mountain and tougher than any army can compare to,Rose there is one thing i am grateful for about the X-Gene being able to meet you,if it never existed neither would we"
She would touch his arm as she would turn her head to look at him as she smiled"Yeah you're right this project did bring us together i don't want to change that" she begun to inch her lips towards Eclipse lips as she would smile as the tears finally stopped.
"Attention Attention there is outlaws in the city,there is a heavy reward for whoever capture them and bring them to the King"the voice of a herald would echo through the streets making the two stop an inch from each other lips as a sigh would escape Eclipse lips"So close.."he would mumble under his breathe."They are wanted for treason,Attention Attention they must be captured"continued the herald."Wonder who pissed off the king this time"Eclipse rambled as he let go of Rose who had turned her head to listen to the herald shout.
It didn't take long for the front door to swing open making both of Rose and Eclipse turn there heads quickly."Oh its only you Transcendence"Rose will say lowly as she returned her attention back to the crowd below."Well someone not amused to see as i would of thought?"questioned Transcendence as he stood at the door way. Eclipse will put his hand on Rose shoulder not exchanging words at that moment as he would walk inside as her eyes trailed towards the sky as she was in deep thought. Eclipse would walk pass Transcendence as he would whisper"Let's go"as he passed by him.
Transcendence was a bit thrown back just looking towards Rose hoping she was alright the expression he showed on his face was that of concern. He would turn and follow Eclipse as he had shut the door behind them,
Resting a hand on the rail of the balcony as her mind protained unanswered questions."What can we actually do what if it leads to disaster i can't hold that burden on my shoulders". Closing her eyes she would sigh softly as her lips spread only slightly as she would open her eyes looking down towards the people below."Maybe i'm over thinking the situation let's hope so father...i wanna know what you had to hide from me all these years"she will murmur.
Among the crowd of people King Umbrus men were marching down the streets of Rica,There was ordered for a city lockdown. The people remained still as the army of men marched through afraid to move even a inch scared of what will happen to them. The army was lead by Commander Lion who swordsmanship was known to be unmatched in the district of Rica,it was said if he drew his sword it was certain death. He was the leader of Umbrus brigade which was the men normally at the frontlines of war because of their power."Come men march forward we have plenty of daylight to keep moving,we must capture those who would dare anger our master"barked Lion.
"My Lord may i ask why is his Majesty after these peasants?"questioned one of the grunts.
Lion arms would be crossed over his chest as his blue eyes glanced back at the grunt who was behind him"Lord Umbrus,was simply betrayed,he had captured a girl known to be a witch with extraordinary powers that even the goddess herself would cry at her power,That power was in the hands of our Master"his open hand would close gesturing a captured motion"But then Roran a man known for his hired deeds took this girl and ran off with her betraying our masters trust and escaping the castle"
The grunt will nod his head"I remember Roran he came to the older king as an Orphan,after first Brelum's destruction at the hands of Astarot,He was born and raised by the king and adapted to the life of a royal his half brother is the new king,Umbrus who was the older king blood giving him access to the throne before Roran"
Lion was thrown back by the intelligence of this young man as he kept thinking maybe he was getting too old,no that couldn't be it at all could it."You're a smart kid there is no doubt about that,but yes Roran is the King Half Brother,So were after and ordered to kill him on sight and take the girl back to the castle his orders was very clear."
The sound of crashing could be heard as Lion was approaching the throne room of Umbrus as he sighed knowing he was walking into trouble. He will reach out before placing his hand flat on the double doors."Well here we go"sighs Lion. Pushing open the doors as the King was destroying everything in the room as bodies and blood covered the floor. "Your Majesty i came as you requested"Lion place a hand across his chest as he bowed slightly his eyes looking towards the rampaging King.
"How dare my own brother betray me and walk around in my own city,he will die for his treason...he will die for betraying our father"growled the king as he would have one of his servants by her neck before applying more strength snapping her neck and dropping her lifeless body to his feet his eyes inch towards Lion.
Lion will sigh"Your Majesty i have ordered for a City lock down to take place to find your brother each corner of the city will be locked and no one can leave or enter Rica,so allow me to once again lead the search for Roran"
"Why should i send you after him and why shouldn't i kill you now for failing me,How do i know you won't fail me again Lion?"Questioned Umbrus as his body will turn towards him.
"I understand your concerns Lord Umbrus and i swear on my honor not to fail again in the capture of Roran he will be at your feet dead or alive that i promise"Swore Lion as he bowed slightly towards his King.
Umbrus would let a sigh escape his lips"Very well you have one more chance to fix this pest problem if you fail you will die by my hands are we clear"
With a nod the young knight would feel shivers go down his spine"Yes your Majesty i will not fail this time"
Going to sit in his throne he would cross his legs as he raised his hand"One more thing...i need you to find another man,the witches caught sight of him defeating the Behemoth i ordered to be summoned in the city if you will dispose of him also he will be a thorn in my side if he remain in my city walls"
With a soft nod Lion will leave the throne room closing the doors behind him. Umbrus eyes would turn to look towards the window in the room as he would speak"It's unlike you to show yourself Tatiana,what's the reason for a witch like yourself to visit me"
A woman would step from behind the throne her beauty would be unmatched as she smiled as the sun reflected off of her pale skin."Your senses are so strong your Majesty,can i not come to visit such a handsome man as yourself i feel offended"
Umbrus head rested on his knuckles as his eyes followed Tatiana's movements"Witch do not play games with me..or i will kill you where you stand now i say again what brings you here?"
Tatiana will walk towards Umbrus as she will stop placing a hand onto her waist"My Witches were hurt because of that summoning and half of them are in comas from the shock,so my Majesty tell me why not send me after your pest problem i promise not to disappoint"she leans forward her cleavage completely in view,
The King will sigh"Witch you do not understand the situation,If you did you will understand it's importance,with that power of that little girl i could control Brelum on my own and take over the Capital and claim this world as my own,no one or thing could stop me,if your revenge is what will stop me from achieving that i will kill you"
Tatiana would freeze where she stood as those words was cold as ice as they went into her like a sudden ice age had happened."Understood your Majesty"she bowed.
"What is the world on the Xtermanal Gene research what have been found?"Questioned Umbrus.
"Well your Majesty as we can tell this drug is very unstable it was tested on children sixteen years ago,The doctor used his own daughter as a test subject to the drug,There were a lot of test subjects about five hundred children from all of Brelum,but each test subject died besides six,We believe the drug had fused with the subjects blood cells and produced a whole new different cell known as a degraded cell which is a dying cell but produces effects on the human body,Not only do the drug eat up the bodies fluids if it fails,but if it succeeds you can be looking at a new generation of humans"Explained Tatiana.
A chuckle will leave the lips of Umbrus"A new generation huh? Well we will continue the testing and proceed as planned prepare my Shoopuf"he will order as he would rise from his throne as Tatiana would vanish back into the darkness.
Back on the streets of Rica Eclipse and Transcendence was walking through the crowd of the southwest district,They was gently pushing people to the side to get through the crowded area, Eclipse who mind was on what Rose was doing deep down in his heart he knew something bad will happy it was a ill feeling he felt in his being,as his eyes focused towards the ground
"Eclipse,,,Hello Eclipse?"TRanscendence will snap his fingers and clap trying to get his attention.
shaking his head he would look up beside him"What is it? you wanted something?"
"Well one don't have to get smart you're starting to sound like Rosetta maybe she rubbing off on you and also look at that i doubt a circus is in town"Transcendence will point towards a crowd of people that was in front of them this must of been why the district was so packed.
Eclipse eyes will follow where Transcendence was pointing towards there a group of the city dwellers gathered as he place a hand onto his waist"I wonder what's all the commotion,this is normally the time where everything is quiet i wonder what's going on"
Both would stand still as the crowd was cheering and being loud as they were blocking the end of the street completely as if a royal was being present. Eclipse would sigh as he would just look ahead"Maybe we should do something about this"as soon as he finish speaking the crowd was blown back as two figures would run pass them,Eclipse eyes meeting up with that of the person who made this mess as he ran pass him. People were scattered around the road not injured or killed so he would rub the back of his head.
"Must be the people who angered the King of this crazy city so what you think we should d…."he paused as he would sigh as TRanscendence was gone."Great now i was here talking to myself all this time"
As Roran and Alice was running they were trying to get to the gates of the city and escape this wrecked city. They would come to a courtyard as Roran will look around at the empty courtyard as he looked all over"Which way is it i can't figure it out i never been here before"rubbing the back of his head.
Alice was standing behind as she would be looking down at the ground as she knew all of this was her fault"What if we can't escape….what if you die protecting me"she muttered under her breathe enough for Roran to hear her,
He looked back at her placing his hands on her shoulders and looking down at her he would smile"Trust me we will get out of here just put your faith in me i will get you to where you can have a normal life and not live this one,you will feel sorrow no more"
The sound of foot steps would be heard from the south of them as from the shadowed part of the courtyard was a single man. It was Transcendence who had left Eclipse to follow these two without them even knowing it."Finally we meet...your the two who the king put out a bounty for,you must of really pissed him off cause thats a lot of gold"he said as he rubbed the back of his neck. His eyes looking towards the two as he would be standing there his body calm showing no particular movements for Roran to read.
Roran arm will stretch and be in front of Alice as a protective gesture as he would look forward at Transcendence"So i take it you're here for the gold like the rest were then?"he questioned as Alice stayed behind him remaining silent.
Transcendence will begin to unbutton his sleeves as he replied to the man his voice calm and collected"Pretty much so..that bounty i can finally return to her,and live the life i wanted but you choose to resist i will have no choice but to push through you with full force"
Roran eyes never lost their determination as the two monsters faced one another,a bad feeling was resonating from Transcendence as he had his eyes towards him,looking back at Alice"Get back….go hide behind that tree over there"he pointed towards a tree which put some space between them and her.
Transcendence will sigh as he finished unbuttoning his sleeves as the ground below him erupted upwards. As this happened metallic begun to cover his hands as it formed into that of Metallic knuckles as he would smirk"This is my Curse Juggernaut"he would get in a stance his fist in front of him as this was the true power of Transcendence his eyes glowed green as he glanced forward as the courtyard was truly in for a bad makeover.
Transcendence body would move quicker than it would before when he first met up with Eclipse. The ground below him was ripping up as he rushed towards Roran his eyes filled with determination as he would pull a fist back as it shot forward. As soon as the punch was launched Roran chi will begun to pump through his body as he will dodge the punch at the last second by jumping back as his speed and reflexes seem to be increased momentarily.
The ground would erupted from the punch with the collision of the ground,as it brought up pieces of rock and debris."Not bad you're the first person to dodge my punch at such close range at least i can get warmed up by fighting you i haven't gone all out in a long time"his fist would remain where it landed as he smirked as Roran had dropped to his knee as he would of put his guard up to block any stray rocks that would come towards his way. He would place a hand on the ground as he would begin to pant softly as he would rise to his feet as his arms would be marked by the strayed rocks that scraped his arm as he would stand there looking towards a fearsome opponent yet.
Roran would begin to focus his chi on his arms as he smiled,at this time black chi would surrounded his arms as blades would extend from the back of his arms as his eyes looked at Transcendence."I guess you won't let us go then…"Roran will say as he would be standing up at this time his eyes narrowed as the blades on the back of his arms sharpen as the sun reflected off of them. It didn't take long as they both with dash one another as the collision of blade and fist was under way as sparks begun to fly as the two exchanged blows in the center of the courtyard each blow was stronger than the last. It was as a lion and tiger was facing off as Roran swiped his arm blades and Transcendence threw his punch.
The two powers collided tearing up the ground below them as a grin spread on Transcendence face"Your not bad...your not bad at all"he will compliment Roran as he pushed now with all his strength as his arm will be caught on fire with his chi,which was completely black as his eyes were wide as with one strong push he made Roran push back. This made Roran stumble back as the punch had broke through his defenses luckily he used his dark chi to create a thin layer of chi on his skin blocking the blunt of the punch.
Roran arms would be crossed in front of him as his knees were bent as he breathe he was still a human so his power was limited,His eyes would turn to Alice who was still behind the tree like he had ordered. He would look at Transcendence who was slowly walking towards him his hand on his wrist as his eyes show no remorse now."Well looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning"panted Roran as he looked at Transcendence. The were face to face now the mere human and a curse one these odds was so bad it made Roran chuckle slightly.
Transcendence rose his fist as he would begun to stare down at the man as he will murmur"I'm Sorry"as his fist would fly downward towards the man to finish this once and for all. Then before the punch was connected a scream released from Alice would echo through the area as Transcendence and Roran heads will turn to her,Tears streaming down her cheeks. Transcendence body was suddenly heavy along with Rorans as both mean was forced to there knees it was if pure gravity was weighing down onto them"What the hell…"begun Transcendence as he was forced on the ground by sheer power of gravity."Yeah did i forget to mention she is a witch…?"Roran said as he was forced to the ground too.
As this took place a set of new feet would appear at the courtyard…..
Will Be Continued…..
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Chapter Three: Rose Disappearance! A Lover's Quarrel?