HOLY CRAPOLLA! I am… shocked, to say in the least. In… one? Two? Days, I got 7 messages in my email, saying people had added this story to their favourites and followed this story. THANK YOU! It means a lot, since a lot of people at school say my writing is horrid. So… in celebration, I took off part of my sleeping(after my Halloween dance) to write this next chapter.
HAPPY (Early) HALLOWEEN!
Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia or anything else previously owned in any shape of form. I do own the story, though.
No. This was NOT happening. Matthew quickly flipped to the next page, just to find many things past Guardians had written. He couldn't lead an attack! He was barely 19!
Matthew let out a cry, falling to his knees before the oak desk. He had a brother. He was going to lead an ARMY in a war against light and dark. How long ago was it that he was an innocent little boy, chasing butterflies in the garden under Uriel's watch? No!
He was sobbing, when he felt Raphael's presence behind him. "Why didn't you tell me?!" He sobbed. "When were you going to tell me I had a brother, or that I was going to lead a whole army?!" Raphael sighed, placing a comforting hand around Matthew's shoulders.
"We were going to tell you tomorrow, at the meeting. Also, not many Guardians' know if they have twins, or not. Anyway, you need rest. Two representatives from each species will be there tomorrow, right there with you. Also, on the way there, I would study that spell book if I were you. It is a long way there, and some of the spells at the beginning will be good for you to know. Just keep your head high, and show them you're a confident, intelligent young man."
Matthew sighed, got up shakily, and nodded. "Okay. Just, give me some time, okay? It just overwhelmed me, that's all."
Raphael gave a small, sad smile and nodded. "Okay. Breakfast will be up at six, and we will leave at 9. The meeting won't be until twelve, okay?"
Matthew sighed, and nodded. "Okay." With that, Raphael turned, and shut the door, gently. Matthew lay down in bed, and pulled the covers over his head, being swept off into dream land.
~~LiNeBrEaK~~
Matthew woke up to a soft knocking at his door. "Come in." He said drowsily, running a hand through his messy blonde hair.
Penna, a small animal sprite, shyly walked in, holding Matthew's breakfast tray. "Uhm, hello, Mr. Wi-Williams sir, bre-breakfast is ready. " The blonde smiled at the petite brunette.
"Hello, Penna, come in. And, please, call me Matthew. Such formalities will only be used this afternoon." When he said that, his eyes darkened slightly.
She smiled. "Well, about this afternoon, I will be one of the representatives for the animal sprites. But, I am only there as the chairman for my kind. Lupus will be there as head representative."
Matthew sighed, and smiled at her, taking the tray. "Any way, thank you, Penna. Can you send Strix in? He said he would help me get everything prepared for today."
"Oh! Yes, right away Mr. Wil-I mean, Matthew." With that, Penna turned, and flitted out of there.
Matthew quickly finished his breakfast of eggs, toast, and Canadian bacon(1) while waiting for Strix, another animal sprite. When he came in, he was carring a large chest.
"Hello, child! How may I assist you?" Strix asked, dumping the box on the floor.
The blonde laughed. "Hi, Strix. I need you to make my outfit pop. I had something picked out, but, since this is very important, I needed your help." With that, Strix smiled a Cheshire smile, and pulled out six different shirts.
"Right away! Purple? No, drowns out your eyes. Gold? No, hides the Light Stone. Maybe… Yes!" He yelled, as he pulled out a silk white blue shirt. "Perfect! The white is an undertone, perfect for your beautiful eyes! Now, these black pants should go with this…" He said, slipping the shirt and a pair of black cotton pants on Matthew. "You look dashing! Now, so I can do a few slight changes to them so they fit you, put them on!"
The Canadian laughed, and quickly changed out of his nightwear, and into the outfit Strix had given him.
In forty minutes, the clothes were fitting, and Matthew was sitting at his small vanity in the corner of his room. Strix had opened a small jewelry box, emitting a soft, sad tune, whispering a lifetime of grief and sorrows. Matthew looks at it, transfixed. "What is that song titled?"
Strix smiled. "You can have the box, dear. All it gives me is a long time of restlessness, hatred." He said, avoiding the question. "Now, what other things shall I put on you?" he said, reaching into the box, and extracting a diamond diadem(2). Strix made a sobbing type noise, almost dropping it. "Yes, this will do perfectly!" He said quickly, placing it on Matthew's head.
"Are you sure?" Matthew asked.
"Yes! Now, it is eleven-fifty-five, shouldn't you be going?"
"Oh! Yes! Anyway, thank you!" He said, as he picked up the book of spells, and ran out.
~~LiNeBrEaK~~
Matthew fidgeted, pulling the book out, and opening it to the first page.
Lightus Enchantum- A spell for beginners, very effective. Enchant an opponent to do your work for you.
Lightinium Fillious- A spell for beginners, very effective. Summon a lightning storm to blast the enemy party.
All these spells were great, just not what he was looking for. Then, he saw it.
Demon Summoning Powers- As a beginner, you can only summon a few demons.
Ryva- A demon of the sun. Can blast the enemy party with sun rays, or heal party. Moderately effective.
Seri- A demon of the sand. Summons a sand bomb or desert scream. Highly effective.
Matthew sighed, and put the book away, noticing that they were at the grand hall. He got out, head high, and followed the Archangels, who were bringing up the rear. When they got in, The Guardian saw that they were sitting according to species. Faeries, pixies, harpies, Storm Birds, Sirens, etc. Over on the Dark Court's side, it was the same. Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, Dark Griffins, etc. Then, the Archangels and coloured creatures went out at the same time. The Seven Deadlies.
Gabriel was sitting in the middle of the Archangels, and a pinkish purple woman was sitting across from him, head of the Seven Deadlies. Luxuria. She smirked, and cleared her throat. "Welcome, one and all, to the meeting of the millennium! I am Luxuria, and I am proud to introduce our Royal family! First, we have King Winter who, sadly, lost his wife to a hunting accident." After she said that, a burly man stepped out. He had harsh ice blue eyes, and white hair the colour of snow. "After him, we have Princess Yekaterina and Princess Natalia!" Two petite girls stepped out. One had a light blonde pixie cut and, not to mention, a big chest, and the other had pale blonde hair down to her waist. They both had blue eyes. "Finally, we have Prince Ivan and his soon-to-be bride, Alfred Jones!" And, with that, two figures stepped out of the entryway. One was almost as burly as King Winter, with pale blonde hair and harsh, violet eyes. The other figure was much more petite, dark blonde. He had blue eyes, and around his neck was the Dark Stone.
Gabriel cleared his throat, quelling the cheers from the Dark Court. "Welcome, as well. I am Gabriel, leader of the Archangels, and proud to be the one to welcome our Guardian. Penna?"
Penna stood up, and flitted over to his side. "Okay, I am proud to announce, the 400,000 Guardian, and Leader of the Light Court, Matthew Williams!" With that, Penna stepped out with him and together they walked over to the seat in the front. Matthew stood up straight, feeling all eyes on him. When he got there, Penna sat down next to a willowy male animal sprite, and Matthew sat in his chair.
Gabriel cleared his throat, getting the attention of everyone. "So, this meeting is about what will be happening in the future. Fates, please?
An elderly woman sitting in one of the rows between the Dark and Light Courts stood up and took a microphone. "Many millenniums have passed since I stood before the last court. I read the prophecy then, and I will read it now." She said, her garbled voice turning into one hiding millions of years of pain and sorrow. "40万後見人の後、ライトが暗い戦うことになると私達のどちらかを保存したり、私たちは暗闇の中に螺旋状に送信します。(3)"
Gabriel nods, and turns to the Dark Court. "Now, do you really want this war? Are you going to fight until you win this battle?"
King Winter nods. "Yes." He had a haunted voice, showing he had seen far more than anyone should. "We will fight." He smirks, and whistles. Suddenly, a black arrow shoots through the air, aiming for Matthew.
"No!" Someone yells, before a brilliant white bird flies in front of him, taking the arrow for him. The white swan, which turns back into Penna, falls into Matthew's arms. The rest of the White Court surround him, and havoc breaks loose. Spells and weapons flying through the air, the taller of the princesses takes a spell that was directed at her brother and his fiancé.
"Matthew!" Uriel shouted, suddenly appearing next to him. "We have to get out! There is a dragon waiting outside for you! I will be right behind you!" With that, Uriel pushes Matthew behind him, and starts shooting golden arrows at the Dark Court.
The Guardian didn't need any more push, as he tightened his hold on Penna, and ran. When he got out, he saw a pure white dragon waiting for him. "Hiems!" He called, starting to clib on the Dragon.
Uriel had gotten on his, and went ahead, waving for Matthew to come. While the Guardian was trying to catch up, a dark black dragon pulled up next to his, his rider none other than Alfred.
"Hello dearest Mattie." Alfred said, smirking at the smaller blonde. "Looks like we are going to be enemies from now on, yes?"
Matthew glared. "What do you want, Alfred? Shouldn't you get back to your own people? Isn't it dangerous to be talking to someone who is your enemy?"
He laughed, and smiled. "Why, yes. But, why don't you come with me? It will end this petty war, and we can rule together, brother with brother? We can get married together, and our children will grow up together."
Matthew shook his head. "No. I could never betray the Light Court. They are like my family."
Alfred's eyes darkened, and he hissed. "Blood runs thicker than water, Matthew. You should learn that. They might have taken care of you, but I am your only living family. Yes, we have cousins, but they all are distant. I will give you two options, Matthew, join us, or parish with the foolish White Court that you love and care for."
The Guardian looked his older brother in the eyes. "I will NEVER join your petty cause. All you will bring is death, destruction, and pain."
The prince laughed. "Okay, suit yourself." And with that, he thrust out his hand, a cobweb of shadows in them. Matthew gasped as it entered him. IT HURT! As Alfred flew away, he collected his breath. What was that?
Crappy chapter is crap. But, again, THANK YOU!
(1) I hate bacon, and Canadian bacon is the bomb. Also, I find it fitting since Mattie is our little Canadian.
(2) A Diadem is like a crown or tiara, but it is a little smaller.
(3) It is: After the 400,000 guardian, light will fight dark and either save us, or send us spiraling into darkness, in Japanese. Again, Google Translate sucks.
Before I go, Penna means feather, Lupus of course means wolf, Strix means owl, Hiems means winter, and I think that's it. Also, the song playing in Strix's jewelry box is Lilium, from Elfen Lied. No lyrics.