Chapter 33: Gathering the Guardians

In Meridian, Phobos sits on the throne with cheer written all over his face as he stares at the chess board in front of him. "The guardians are completely separated, kill the two." Phobos said as a vampire and a dark elf stood up. They ran off toward their destinations and Phobos turned to an orc. "You gather your armies and bring them here, ready for the other guardians to appear." The orc then ran off.

In a cell Cornelia sat, her clothes filthy and her hygiene not very great either and she couldn't stand it but she didn't really have a choice and then she heard the door to the cell open and in walked Raphael with a key in hand. "Hurry guardian, there is not much time. You must leave now; my father is preparing to kill you." Cornelia was shocked by this but didn't argue and got up, thanked Raphael and then teletransported out of the castle. She ran toward the hills not sure where to go without anyone there to open a fold or anything and then a fold was seen. 'Oh thank goodness.' Cornelia said running faster.

Back in the castle Raphael had just released Cornelia when his father walked in. "Raphael, how dare you betray us like this." Malkira said unhappy with his son.

"You can't just kill her father, I couldn't let you." Raphael said standing his ground.

Malkira turned and told the guards to chase down the guardian and kill her. Then he turned toward his son. "You will pay for this betrayal." Before Raphael had the chance Malkira had run at him, grabbed his head, and ripped it off. Raphael's body fell to the ground. "You are no son of mine." Malkira said and then threw the head onto the ground and left the dungeon.

Taranee and Elyon arrived just in time to pick up Cornelia who looked terrible. The three left and into the world of the elves but this time in the dark elves side.

Hay Lin had been walking around for a bit and sat down on the ground when she overheard talking. 'Once Phobos gives the orders we kill the guardian.' A Dark Elf said.

'Right, he should be giving the orders anytime now.' One of the Dark Elf guards said.

Hay Lin heard this and then turned around to leave when a fold opened up right in front of her. Hay Lin jumped back shocked by what had just happened. "You're back already?" Hay Lin said confused.

Cornelia put her hands on her hips and looked at Hay Lin. What do you mean already, you've all been gone for a year now, at least I think it's been a year? I don't know I've lost track." Cornelia said shocked.

"Now is not the time ok, let's move." Taranee said pushing the others through the fold. When they came out they arrived on the island in the world of Water at nighttime. Then a splash was heard and out came Irma; at least someone who looks like her anyway. "Irma?" Taranee asked

Irma smiled and raised both her hands into the air and out of the water came hundreds of water people. "Someone call for an army?" Irma asked

"Then let's go but we need to pick up Will and the other two." Irma nodded and everyone went through the fold. When they appeared, they were in the ocean allowing the water people to hide themselves until they're needed. After that, they teletransported to Will's. "Will, are you ready for the biggest fight of our lives?" Taranee asked.

Will heard Taranee and came into the living room and smiled widely. "Where were you guys and what happened to you all?" Will asked and then saw Hay Lin. "Hay Lin?"

"We can explain later Will but right now we have a fight." Then Astrid and Hiccup came in. "Good we'll need all the help we can get." Taranee said seeing the two Vikings walk in. "We have two other hearts on our side, Elves and Water People apparently."

"When did we become part of this fight?" Astrid asked

"You don't have a choice if you want to get home." Will said and then let Elyon lead.

Back in Meridian Phobos grew angry. "How dare you let them go you fools." Phobos yelled angrily at the Dark Elf and Vampire.

"Phobos" Before Malkira could continue talking a huge noise was heard outside. It appeared to be cheering. They all looked in confusion not sure why anyone would be cheering.

Phobos stood up and walked toward the door slowly and was about to open it when a blast was heard. He opened the door and saw the front of the castle with a giant hole. Phobos turned around angrily. "This is your fault; now kill them." Phobos said turning around as the three leaders ran by to attack. 'The guardians will not ruin this for me but where are they?' Phobos questioned as he looked around, trying to find the guardians. After a few minutes the guardians and more of their army came in. 'I will personally kill them.' Phobos whispered and then got himself ready for a charged up attack.

The guardians finally arrived with more of their army. The elves had already started attacking once they saw the guardians arrive. They were all doing well in the fight with the exception of Astrid who wasn't focused at all. They fought for two minutes before they realized that they would have to turn and run.

Hiccup was cutting down every enemy that came at him which was smart for him to do. He would just wait for the enemy to come at him and he saved energy. Soon he got into a harder fight with an orc of more experience. Hiccup did manage to kick him to the ground and kill him. When he turned around, he noticed some kind of magic heading toward the guardians but he didn't worry. Then he noticed that some of the magical bolt or whatever it was is heading toward Astrid. Hiccup had an adrenaline rush as he ran off very quickly toward Astrid, everything seemed to move slowly. His heart raced, his blood pumped rapidly through his body, nothing would keep him from saving Astrid. Finally he reached her and just in time to push Astrid out of the way; then got hit square in the chest and went flying backward and hit a wall.

Hiccup heard deep but faint noises all around him including the sound of Astrid screaming his name. His breathing was shallow and he could feel something wet on his chest. He weakly touched his chest and raised his hand and could see blood all over his hand. He could taste blood in his mouth and his chest felt as if on fire. The pain was great but he couldn't talk or scream or anything. He watched as arrows and other things went flying into the air and elves and orcs and other creatures fighting. His vision became more and more blurry. He saw himself rising into the air and the guardians retreating. Astrid was there standing beside him saying his name and then he blacked out.

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