Here's chapter 5! This chapter will be on Fuu and Ferio! There is a scene that you might recognize if you watch/read Fairy Tail.
Disclaimer: I don't own MKR. TT_TT
Chapter 5: Your Happiness
Fuu's hands were clutching on to Emeraude's small wrist. If she would let go, she would be strangled. Her feet were kicking wildly as she tried to get loose from the small girl's grip. She coughed up blood on to Emeraude's hands. Emeraude just smiled. Her smile was not her usual kind and gentle smile. It was full of hate, rage and anger that it sent shivers down Fuu's spine.
Emeraude enjoyed the look on Fuu's eyes. It was full of fear. Her blood was on her hand, her dress and her hair. The blood from her hand dripped to the floor as they were a few feet above ground. Emeraude looked into Fuu's eyes and chuckled, then laughed.
"How helpless you look right now, Magic Knight!" Emeraude's voice rang in Fuu's head. She knew she was scared, but she definitely cannot let Emeraude know that. But, with what Emeraude said, she knew she was failing miserably.
Fuu tried to say something but the only thing that came out was more blood as Emeraude's grip tightened.
"Hmmm? Do you want to say something, Fuu-chan?" Emeraude smiled kindly. Her eyes were closed as her head was tilted slightly. She said her name rather cutely. Even her posture was cute. That look would definitely pass her off as an innocent child and Fuu would swoon over her. If only they weren't in that current situation where the 'innocent child' was trying to kill Fuu.
She straightened her head and opened her green eyes. Her cute smile turned into that of a person with a lust for blood.
She brought her face nearer to Fuu's so that their noses would just be a few inches apart.
Emeraude again tightened her grip on Fuu's neck making her cough blood on her face. She licked the blood around her lips. Fuu shivered.
She couldn't do anything to her attacker even though she had enough power to push her off and help Umi. The woman in front of her right now, is her lover's sister. She had already killed her once and saw Ferio's misery because of it. She doesn't want to make Ferio sad again.
*Flashback*
Ferio was standing outside the room Emeraude was in. He would always raise his arm to the knob and put it back down once more. This cycle kept on for some minutes. Fuu, who was watching him behind a pillar, sighed.
She slowly approached the boy quietly and said, "If you want to go in, just go in."
Ferio jumped a little and turned back to see Fuu beaming behind him. "Fuu…"
He turned his gaze towards the door once more. "I just… don't know what to say to her." Ferio said.
Fuu looked at Ferio's back sadly. She could understand Ferio's troubles. I mean who wouldn't feel that way when your sister who is supposedly dead who was killed by your lover suddenly returned. They didn't even have closure.
Fuu kindly smiled and put a hand on his shoulder. She put herself between Ferio and the door and smiled her best smile.
"Ferio, right now your sister who is supposed to be dead, is in there. I don't know whether she's awake or not. I also don't know how she came back. But, there is one thing I do know." She took his hand and held it between hers and put it close to her chest. "She needs someone to be there waiting for her."
Ferio eyes widened a little. He knew she was right. It didn't matter how his sister got there, all that mattered was that she WAS there. And she needed someone there waiting for her.
Ferio looked at the door, his eyes full of determination. He turned at Fuu and smiled. At that time, Fuu had let his hand go. Ferio put his hands on her shoulders and kissed her forehead. He looked her in the eye and thanked her.
He went towards the door and put his hand on the knob. Before he opened the door, he turned to Fuu and said, "You know, my sister will really like the fact that I have such a kind lover." He smirked and went in. He didn't notice Fuu shrug.
Lover… Fuu thought. She opened the door slightly and peeped in. Ferio was sitting in a chair beside his sister, grasping her hand as if he was scared that she would disappear. Fuu watched behind the door giving the siblings their time. She seemed satisfied so she smiled and left.
*End of Flashback*
Ferio… Fuu remembered his eyes. The sadness was evident in them when he told her that Emeraude was his sister. There was sadness and agony but there was no hate or anger in them towards her.
It was unreal to Fuu how a person could easily forgive someone who killed their sibling. He was kind. That was the only explanation.
She had already given this kind person grief by killing his sister. And she's not doing it again. She will never make his amber eyes be filled with grief and agony ever again. She will never hurt anyone he loves again. Even if she had to let Emeraude kill her.
Tears started flowing out of Fuu's eyes as Emeraude's grip tightened so much, she couldn't breathe properly. She was also losing strength to hold on.
Fuu's hands were losing their grip on Emeraude's wrist. This is it… I'm going to die… She thought as her hands fell to her sides.
Umi watched as Fuu's hands fell. Fuu! She screamed in her mind. Fuu was being strangled.
Umi tried to free herself from the wind that was pushing her to the wall. It felt like she was being squished between the wall and the wind.
She watched as Fuu's breathing came only as gasps. Her eyes slowly closing. Fuu! Why aren't you fighting back? Umi thought as tears were welling in her eyes. She was about to see one of her best friends die. No!
-Magic Knight-
Fuu's eyes widened a little as she recognized her deity's voice.
-Windam…-
-Why aren't thou resisting?-
-I can't.-
-Why?-
-Emeraude is Ferio's sister. I cannot let him watch his sister die again. I won't let him suffer.-
-And thou think if thou die, he won't suffer?-
-I…- Fuu gasped as she found herself floating above a funeral. The rain was pouring heavy. There were daisies everywhere. A bird was on top of the gravestone. She could see a lot of people in front of the grave.
She could see Umi and Hikaru in the front. They were in black. They were crying in front of the gravestone. -Umi is crying… That would explain the storm. But, whose grave is this?-
She saw Ferio stand beside her best friends putting a daisy on the gravestone. He stood up and faced the crowd.
She could see everyone she ever met in Cephiro. Even those from Autozam, Chizeta and Fahren. She could also see Emeraude crying. Eagle was beside Lantis on the side.
Ferio said loudly, "Everyone present here! Cephrans, those from Autozam, Chizeta and Fahren! We are here to bid our farewell to one of the heroes of Cephiro. The legendary Magic Knight of Wind, Hououji Fuu!"
-Eh? - Fuu's eyes widened. -This is my funeral? That means I'm… dead?-
Fuu clapped her hands over her mouth. Every female, child and Ascot was crying. She could see Ferio's eyes welling in tears. He let them fall freely. Umi and Hikaru's cries were the loudest. Hikaru was shouting, "Why! Why did you have to leave us, Fuu-chan! WHY!" She pounded on the gravestone.
Umi was trying calm her down as she kept on pounding. "Fuu… Why did you have to die?" Umi cried.
-No! This can't be… Umi-san…Hikaru-san…Ferio… Why are you crying? I knew Hikaru-san would be sad but Umi-san was there so I did not have to worry! I did this so that Ferio won't have to suffer!-
Her hands were on the sides of her head. Her knees were pulled up to her chest. Tears were drenching her face. -This wasn't why I died! Windam, why are you showing me this!-
-Do thou understand now?-
Fuu jerked her head up. –Windam! I don't understand what?-
-Look at thou loved ones. Do they look they happy?-
-No… not one bit….-
-This is what will happen when thou die. And this is what will happen when thou disappear.-
Fuu looked in shock as she was floating above a barren wasteland. There was nothing. No life, none at all. It was just rocks and a dark sky. Even though it wasn't raining, thunder and lightning fell.
-Where am I?-
-Thou are in Cephiro- Fuu's eyes widened. This couldn't be Cephiro. Fuu looked around more and saw the ocean. It wasn't the calm and serene ocean she knew. It was black in color and the waves were harsh. She could see smoke in a distance. The lava was coming out of the volcano's mouth. The ash was adding to the blackness of the sky. It wasn't the majestic volcano she remembers.
She turned to where the floating mountain used to be. It wasn't there. When she looked down she could see a huge pile of rock. Fuu gasped as realization hit her. That huge pile of rock was THE floating mountain.
She looked around in shock as she remembered. –Windam! Where are the others?-
-They are dead, Fuu.-
Fuu's heart ached. They were… all…. Dead? Tears started rolling down her cheeks again.
-No… No…No!-
-Do thou now see? If thou die, all this, will come true.-
-Yes, Windam. I do see. I will never let this happen. - Her eyes shone with determination. She clenched her fists in her side. –I will live and protect Cephiro. I will not let my friends die when I can help it.-
-Even though that means killing thou lover's sister?-
Fuu's heart sank. She then remembered her surroundings. This version of Cephiro. Her friend's fate if she doesn't live. She gulped. –Even if it means I have to kill Emeraude once more.-
-Very well. Good luck, Fuu.-
-Thank you, Windam-
-It is thy duty, Magic Knight. Remember, if thou ever need thee, just say thy name.-
Fuu nodded. Thank you, Windam…
When Fuu opened her eyes, she was face to face with Emeraude. With all the remaining strength she had, she raised her hand to Emeraude's chest and the other on her wrist. She pulled herself up, trying to breathe a little better.
Emeraude noticing her sudden movements, laughed and said, "And what do you think you're doing? Have you forgotten that I'm Ferio's sister? If you kill me, the prince might hate you."
Fuu smirked. "So what? I have a duty towards Cephiro and I will fulfill it. Even if I have to kill you!"
Emeraude's eyes widen as wind formed on Fuu's hand. The force was too strong, she lost her grip on Fuu and she flew right into the wall. Fuu dropped on the ground with a small thud. She turned her head towards Umi and the wind surrounding her disappeared. Umi fell on the floor on her knees.
"Thanks, Fuu." Umi smiled at her friend who smiled back. They both turned towards Emeraude with their swords ready to attack.
Emeraude slowly stood up with her hand on the wall. The impact was too strong for a small body like hers. Her hair was in disarray and was covering her eyes as she was looking down. When she jerked her head up, her eyes were glowing a pale green and were full of hate and revenge as blood slowly dripped out of her mouth.
The girls backed away a little as a dark aura slowly came out of Emeraude. It was so dark that it sent chills down the girls spine. Umi gulped at the overwhelming ferocity Emeraude was emitting. Fuu just stood there staring into Emeraude's cold eyes, looking for any sign of the old and kind Emeraude she remembered.
Emeraude stared at them and gritted her teeth. "You'll pay for that, Fuu. Dearly!" Emeraude shouted as her hair flew around her as if there was no gravity. Her dress flowing over her legs as she slowly rose off the ground. Her eyes were fully consumed by a dark green light. Her whole body was slowly being surrounded by a dark light.
The girls froze at the spot. There was too much hate coming from Emeraude. So much that it even surpassed Debonair.
Before they realized it a dark light surrounded them and they were being pulled off the ground. The girls tried to resist the force moving them but, it was too strong. They couldn't move.
Just then, Emeraude raised her hand towards Umi and a black lightning appeared out of her hands and hit her. She screamed in pain.
"Umi-san!" Fuu shouted as she tried to move to help her friend but she couldn't. All she could do was watch as her friend screamed and shouted.
"Can you imagine her pain right now, Fuu?" Emeraude said with a completely different voice.
Fuu turned her head at her confused at what she's implying. "Since you're the smart one of the three, you should know how electricity affects water, right?" Emeraude said with a smirk.
Fuu widened her eyes and turned back at Umi who was now coughing up blood and had cuts and bruises all over her body. Because of their armor, the knights had become one with their elements. Hikaru could freely control fire; Fuu could tame the winds and Umi could summon her water any time. And as such if Umi became one with water then if electricity would hit her…
"UMI-SAN!" Fuu jerked her head towards Emeraude and shouted, "Why are you doing this?" Tears falling on her face.
"Why you ask? Because I want to see you SUFFER!" She said as darker and stronger lightning came out of her hand. Umi screamed louder, tears flowing out of her eyes. "No! No! STOP!" Fuu shouted as Umi's screams rang through the room.
The door burst open and Hikaru raised her sword towards Emeraude cutting the lower part of her dress. Emeraude jumped back dodging the sword. As she did so, her hold on Umi and Fuu was lost and they both dropped on the ground with a thud.
Fuu sat up and immediately ran towards Umi who was now a bit black. Some electric shocks still coursed through her. She was breathing quick and ragged breaths as tears still flowed out of her eyes. She looked terrible. Anyone would have died from that attack; it was a miracle she survived.
Fuu cried and covered her mouth with her hands. "Umi-san, I'm sorry…"
Umi tried to smile and said softly, "No biggie… Just as long as you heal me…"
Fuu nodded and raised her hands towards Umi, not touching her afraid it might hurt her. Umi glowed pale green and most of her wounds healed.
They didn't notice everyone else entering the room.
Ferio's eyes widened as he saw Umi and Fuu's condition. Umi was burnt to a crisp and Fuu had hand marks on her neck. He turned to see the one who attacked his loved one and got the shock of his life. It was Emeraude, his sister.
"Emeraude…why…?" He stammered as he processed the fact that his sister had attacked his lover and his friend almost killing them both.
Emeraude looked down at the fire knight who still had her sword raised at her, eyeing her carefully. Confusion was clearly written in her eyes.
"Tch. More interference." She said angrily looking at all the faces of the newcomers. Their faces were mostly of confusion especially Ferio but, there were 2 particular people whose eyes were full of rage and hate.
Clef clutched his staff tightly, blood flowing down its length. Umi was hurt. Badly.
She was literally burnt to a crisp. She was dying! Fuu was beside her trying her best to heal her. Caldina was also there sobbing, shocked at her favorite knight's condition.
He turned to Emeraude with the goal of making her suffer for what she has done. He didn't care that she used to be his friend. That didn't matter. All that mattered is that she hurt Umi and that she was going to pay.
Ascot almost vomited at the sight of Umi. He couldn't believe that the strong water knight could become to this. She was a pale black. Her hair lost its light, sheen and smoothness. It was disarray and was puffy and curly, what you'd expect when you've been electrocuted. Blood was dripping down her mouth and she was covered in bruises which were still bleeding.
He clenched his fist so tight, his knuckles turned white. He was never really that close to Emeraude so killing her would definitely not be a problem.
As soon as Emeraude scanned every face present she raised her hands above her head. Hikaru and the others prepared themselves for an attack except Ferio who was frozen on the spot. "Oh well, might as well kill you all together." Emeraude snickered.
She closed her eyes as a ball of black light formed between her hands. It grew bigger and bigger as darkness once again consumed her. Her hair flew wild again.
Everyone backed away a little, afraid of what the ball could do.
Fuu, who was still busy fixing Umi, heard Windam's voice once more. –Fuu-
-Windam!-
-Fuu, thou have to stop that girl from using that ball.-
Fuu turned her head to Emeraude. –But, Windam. I have to heal Umi-san first.-
-Fuu, thou are the only one who can stop it. If it is used, everyone that thou love will be killed.-
Fuu's eyes widened as she stared at the ball forming in Emeraude's hands. –Is it that powerful?-
-Yes. And thou are the only one who can stop it.-
-Why me?-
-Thou are her weak point. The Magic Knight of Fire cannot beat her. Only you.-
-But, I don't…-
-Magic Knight, thou must hurry. The ball is almost at its peak.-
"Caldina-san, please watch over Umi-san." Fuu whispered to Caldina who was still sobbing beside Umi. She turned her head up to look at Fuu. She was confused. "I don't understand, Fuu. Where…" She didn't finish as Fuu quickly stood up and rushed in front of Hikaru, summoning her sword. "Fuu-chan..?" Hikaru asked as the said girl ran towards Emeraude.
Fuu jumped and swung the sword at Emeraude. Hikaru surprised at Fuu's actions shouted, "Fuu-chan!"
Emeraude opened her eyes, hearing the scream but it was too late. Fuu had sliced through the ball continuing to Emeraude's shoulder. Emeraude's eyes widened. The sword made a big cut from her shoulder till her stomach in a clean line. The black light forming around her disappeared and she fell, her blood flowing out of her wound.
Ferio's eyes widened as his sister fell, blood gushing out of her shoulder.
She fell on the middle of Umi's bed. Her golden hair covering the entire bed. Her blood quickly spreading through the sheets. She was breathing ragged breaths. The dark green light in her eyes fading as a dark shadow came out of her body. It had no shape, just eyes and a mouth.
Clef immediately recognized it. It was the same shadow that came out of Sierra except its eyes are green, the same as Fuu's.
Fuu stared at the black ominous thing that came out of Emeraude. It screamed in a voice full of sadness and anger. The odd thing was that it sounded almost like her voice.
"I underestimated you, Magic Knight."
Fuu's eyes flinched a little as she realized it was talking to her. "I had thought that if I possessed this girl's body, none of you would be able to touch me. Besides, who would kill their lover's sister right in front of them?" It giggled a little while looking at Ferio. "Guess I was wrong." It said, turning its eyes towards Fuu.
Fuu gulped. She turned back to see Ferio staring at her. His eyes were full of… Fuu couldn't explain. It was something she never saw before. She turned her head towards the shadow again. She could still feel Ferio's stare.
Ferio was surprised. Fuu just jumped from healing Umi to attack his sister without a single bit of hesitation.
But with what the shadow said, Ferio snapped. This 'thing', whatever it is, just used his sister's body so that Fuu wouldn't be able to touch her. Because of him. He clenched his fist. This 'thing' used his and Fuu's bond to try and kill her using his sister.
That's the reason why they looked so beat up. They weren't fighting back at all! They were just taking the attacks, not harming Emeraude so that he won't get hurt. The thought sickened him. He glared at the shadow angrily.
The shadow smirked. Good, he's angry. "But, then again…" it said before going back in Emeraude.
Emeraude slowly floated back up, the dark aura forming around her again. The dark green light coming back to her eyes. "It's really hard to find a body to possess these days." the 'possessed' Emeraude said, balls of dark green light forming around her hands. Her hair went up again.
Fuu readied herself once more but was too slow as a dark green light quickly grabbed her. "I better finish what I came here to do."
Emeraude raised her hand towards Fuu, the light in her hands glowing brighter. "Fuu-chan!" Hikaru tried to move but couldn't as a strong wind pushed her back. Everyone else was being pushed back as well. Caldina held on to Umi who was still unconscious.
"This is it, Hououji Fuu! Die!" Emeraude shouted. The light glowed at her hand. Fuu closed her eyes ready for impact but met none. She opened her eyes and was surprised at what she saw. A sword blade was coming out of Emeraude's chest.
The others were also surprised when they saw Emeraude as the wind disappeared. There was only one question in their minds; who?
Emeraude coughed up blood as she asked, "Why…" She fell forward as she said her killer's name. "Ferio…"
That's all for chapter 5! Please review and add flames if you wish. Recently I've been getting a mind block that's why this took so long. Sorry! That's why tell me some ideas for the story! I'll try my best to add them. Also for the Fairy Tail scene, yeah… it was right there!