Chapter 11
Oh mai gawsh! It's finally here, the Bamoria attack. DUN! DUN! DUN! This is a important part in the story so I'll make sure to make it long in interesting. I'm also gonna be showing you guys what June/Lucy learned with her magic, it'll be both a holder type and ability type magic 'cause you know… Lucy's awesome. ENJOY!
Chapter 11 Bamoria Attack
June's POV
I rushed towards the village and scanned around for Sting and Rogue. They came running towards me with their exceeds following behind, "What's going on? Are the Bamorias attacking already," Sting blurted out, "That's what it looks like. Listen to me, your job is to defend the village, I need you two to get the villagers to safety as soon as possible, don't hesitate to blast a Bamoria's head off. Protecting the villagers is all that matters right now," I said quickly but clearly, "I'll fight, the Bamoria's off, after you're done brining the villagers to a safe place, I want one of you and only one to come back and help fight them off, the other one will look after the villagers to make sure they'll be safe the whole time, Got it!" I finish, "Got it," They both said in unison, "Good luck and don't get yourself killed," Sting said before running off.
Rogue followed him and soon I was alone. Alright, now it's time to kick these Bamoria's butts. I start sprinting in front of the Bamorias unsheathing my staff that I had. Half of the Bamorias attacking started to surround me and the other half ran toward the village. They started to claw at me but I skillfully blocked and dodged while managing to blow the Bamoria back with my magic released from my hand that was only occasionally free. I swiftly turn around block a Bamoria bite who ended up biting my staff and chipping it a little, I take my chance and kick it (A/N: JUNE KICK!) in the jaw. It retreated rather soon, it was unusual for a Bamoria to give up that easily but it made my job easier, I didn't specifically want to kill the Bamoria, I just wanted them to stop attacking the village and it's villagers.
I stomp my bare foot on to the ground sending a burning shock wave through the ground but only defeating about 20 Bamorias. I didn't dedicate too much magic to the attack, so they wouldn't have been defeated so easily. I scanned the area to do a quick estimate of how many Bamoria's I'd have to fight off when my eye caught something odd. There in front of the Batanya forest was a Bamoria 5 times larger than the adult Bamorias. It must've been they're Alpha, if I defeat their Alpha, they'll have no choice but to retreat, it would be the wisest thing to do after I defeated their leader. I start dashing towards the Alpha Bamoria, as I called I, but was blocked off by the swarm of Bamorias.
I breathed heavily then slowed my breathing down, relaxing my nerves. I closed my eyes then opened them again to see my staff engulfed by flames, my flames, and the chipped wood was even repaired. Concentrating my magic to my non-magical weapons can be very useful at points; it did take a lot less energy than summoning my own flame weapons. I quickly made-up a small plan to clear the path.
I sprang into action running towards an attacking adult Bamoria jumping on to it head and springing off like I did when I was attacked by the Bamoria cubs a few months ago. I flipped into the air and time seemed to slow down as I fixed the way I was holding the staff in a way where it was pointing down and it would crash into the ground with great impact. I readied myself and started to fall to the ground with my staff raised high. Flames swirled around it as I landed and plunged my staff into the earth. I booming shock wave erupted from the impact and send several Bamoria flying back burned. I area was cleared but the shock wave only cleared out 20 meters each direction of my staff. I was surprised; I didn't expect that to work, no time to be surprised, I broke into sprint and dashed towards the Alpha Bamoria. The grass was slightly burned but I paid no attention. I was getting close to the Alpha; I jumped into the air and swung my flamed staff at if but only leaving a small scratch. The Alpha started to roar a scream of rage and raised her claw and swung it at me sending my flying back rolling on the burned grass and tough dirt. I was cover in bruises and my whole body ached, if I have to be thrown 100 time, I'll do it, I won't stop till I see that every single villagers if safe and unharmed.
I got up ignoring all the pain creeping up my sore feet. I dashed towards the queen again, I felt my insides turning warm, signaling me that my bead was glowing intensely. When my bead glows, I have to go all out magic. A smirk creeped upon my face, "I'm all fired up now," I whispered to myself. I dash towards the Alpha once again and send a furious punch of fire at it. This time it caused more damage, but not enough to defeat it. I sent more blows at it, I felt my bead glow brighter with every punch. I jump back after a few more blows, the Bamoria looked more exhausted and beaten, but not still not defeated, well I didn't expect it to be easy. I was gonna have to try much harder if I wanted to defeat here. I jump back landing on to the ground and sliding a bit. Maybe if I hit its legs, it'll potentially loose balance giving me the upper hand, I just need to wait for the right moment.
I swiftly turn around and swing my blazed staff at a Bamoria about to attack, it bites my staff to prevent it from hitting it, it didn't look like it's mouth was getting burned. Then suddenly an idea popped into my head. I swing my staff at the queen and let my staff go sending the Bamoria attached to it go with the staff and distracting the Alpha for a short period of time. I take my chance at dash with all my might and a blazing fist ready to attack. I successfully punched the Alpha's leg. Next thing I knew the Alpha tried to hit me away but fell on its stomach.
Perfect. I launch myself up with my magic start to rocket down feet first. I light my feet with burning fire and landed on the right on top of the Bamoria's head before it got the chance to get up. Boom, it was defeated. All the Bamoria's stopped what they were doing and just stared at me before getting washed away by a powerful white roar. "Perfect timing, Sting," I smiled glancing at the scurrying Bamorias rushing back to the forest, "You bet firefly," He said with a wide grin, "firefly?" I ask. "Well I just thought it was a suitable nickname for you."
The entire village was destroyed but nearly every villagers was safe and unharmed, I glance to face the village which was demolished, the villagers were coming back to the village and pushing over wooden planks to find any of their belongings. I look up to where I've been staying these past few months, the sweet little cozy house I've learned to call home was completely destroyed, I frown and jump down from the head of the beast to meet up with my master who was waiting for me there. "You've done well, June," she said, I smile at her. She suddenly falls to her knee, I quickly run to her side to help her back up, "Sensei, are you okay," I ask concerned, "The Bamorias got me, but I'll be fine."
Then I saw something out of my eye. The Alpha Bamoria was starting to shrink to a size smaller than the cubs. A strange creature fell off its head and tried to escape but was crushed by Rouges foot, "So is this what has been controlling the King," Rogue said removing his foot from the creature which was dead now. "Was that really what was going on the whole time," I asked confused, "There is a species of animals that takes control of another animal, then drains all the power of the surrounding animals off the same species and grows with all the power, that does explain why it was easy to defeat the Bamorias while the fight and much harder for you to defeat the queen, but it's not surprising that the queen is harder to defeat then the other ones," Rouge explained simply, "Wow, that does explain a lot," I said helping Shaula down and walking over to the small Bamoria that was about Happy's size if not smaller.
I poke it to see if it's still alive, it slowly got up with swirls replacing its eyes, it attempted to keep its balance but failed, "It's kind of cute," I giggled, "maybe I'll keep it as a pet," I said picking it up and holding it in my arms. "Are you sure? I mean I just tried to kill you," Sting recalled, "It's ok, it really wasn't the one that wanted to kill me, you said that its mind was being controlled, right?" I said looking to Rouge, "Not exactly," Rouge said, "Who cares, it's cute anyways," I said rubbing the Bamoria's head, it was obviously a male, and it had whitish fur instead of common blue fur, it's spikes were still red but brighter than the rest of the Bamoria, "I think I'll name it... Alpha!" I said brightly, he name did suit it after all. The glow already settled down. I glanced at Sting and Rouge how were softly smiling at me and I smiled back at them.
Morning
Thanks to Philips who surprisingly has repair magic, he fixed up mine and sensei's house so Shaula could rest there for the rest of her days, she did get severely injured and will have trouble getting around without the cane I got for her.
"June, come here for a second," she said waving me over from the house I was helping rebuild with some of the other villagers, "Yes, do you need something, is there something me to do?" I asked rapidly, "No, yesterday you showed me that you are ready to leave Honey Wood and explore the world. There aren't any word to describe how happy I've been these past few months with you, you are truly a wonderful girl June. I'm still surprised you completed you training in just a few months, I impressed. As a parting gift, I'm giving you the staff I had used to defend Honey Wood the last time the Bamoria attacked 50 years ago, and now thanks to you the Bamorias will finally leave this village be," she said smiling softly at me and handing a dark wood staff to me with wrapping on the area where I was supposed to hold it. I kneel down to get to her height and give her a bear hug, "Thank you," I whispered. "But I have to help the village repair the damage," I said withdrawing from the hug but still on my knees, "Don't worry about the village, we'll be fine," she reassured me, "Then where am I supposed to go," I said looking down and brushing my red hair out of my face.
"You can always come with us and join Sabertooth," a voice said behind me. I look behind me to see Sting and Rogue, "Can I really?" I ask, "Sabertooth always accept strong wizard like you," Lector reassured. I tackle Sting with tears streaming down my face, "Thank you, thank you so much," I whisper nuzzling my head into a surprised Sting. "Now about the reward money," Shaula reminded, "We don't want it. It looks like you'll be needed it more than us," Rogue said, "WHAT! BUT WE NEED TO BUY FOOD!" Sting whined jumping up only to be punched in the face by Rogue, "It would look bad for the guild, why don't you think about that once in a while," Rogue said. I got up staring at him, I couldn't believe what I heard Rogue said, it was just like the first job I took with Natsu. I could tell my time at Sabertooth was gonna be great, I've never felt so Happy since I've been reborn.
"Also, our train leaves 5 minutes," Rogue said bluntly leaving us with shocked faces," Then what the hell are we doing here! Let's go," I said about to dash towards Honey Wood's train station but was stopped by Shaula who handed me the staff then gave me a small sleeping Bamoria, "Thank you sensei," I smiled again, then resumed my running with a waking Bamoria in my arm and a new staff in my other hand. I caught up with Sting and Rouge who were now at the train station about to board the train. I walked up to the entrance and stood there for I while then stepped on to the train, I knew the moment I stepped onto the train, my life would change forever.
IT'S FINALLY DONE! That's over 2,000 words. I hope you guys like this chapter. And the follower of the week is… TheBayMan, thanks for reading my story. Also, I choose randomly so if you weren't the follower of the week, don't be offended. If you liked this chapter favorite, follow and review are appreciated.