Two Tales

Today I bring you two "commercials", if you will. One is for an AU of Guardians Arise which will be worked on sparingly. (Read: Whenever I feel like it) The other…

"They're killers, you know," Cam said quietly. "And if they catch one glimpse of us- any of us- we're dead."

"But why us?" Beeh asked. "Why don't they pick on someone their own size?"

Cam paused, regarding the young girl with an air of sadness. "We are the living embodiments of their Hearts, Beeh. We're what prevent them from unleashing the Final Smashes. Once they sacrifice us, it's all over."

*GA*

"YOU FOOL!" Link screeched, swiping his sword at the woman's face. Zelda hissed as she fell back, a milky white hand trailing up to stem the flow of the jet-black liquid streaming down her face. "Don't you understand? We need those damn Guardians dead in seven days time!"

Zelda stood there, panting, her hand stained with her own blood, red eyes glittering with hate. "Tell me, my love… how many times have you lost to that idiot Guardian of yours… Rinku?" she allowed a malicious grin to cross her features as the man codenamed Courage roared in his primal rage.

*GA*

"I just don't understand, Teal," Joe said quietly. "Why can't we just fight back? Why are we hiding like this?"

Teal let out a low sigh, his fur bristling slightly as a cold wind bit his cheek. "Because the moment we choose to unleash more than the weakest abilities their Hearts give us, Smashville will fall to ruin. More lives will be destroyed, more disasters shall consume this world…" he gritted his teeth, body shaking. "And it will be all our fault."

*GA*

"Our Souls should have passed on a century ago. Our Bodies should have turned to dust," Captain Falcon growled. "But the Master has been kind. Only a hundred blood sacrifices a day, and he'll be able to sustain our Wills, our Souls, and our Bodies for another day on this earth… and after one hundred years, once he rises, he will be able to give us power beyond anything we could ever comprehend!" he picked up the ceremonial dagger and advanced towards his captive. "Do you feel any fear now, Sacrifice Number One Hundred?"

Eric struggled against his bonds. "The day I fear you is the day I don't have a back-up plan!" he roared. "NOW!"

Guardians Arise: Dance of the Crimson Knives

Found on PitFTW's profile.

Spring 2012

"Seven years," MS whispered. "And it's felt like a lifetime…" he turned around. "Can you believe it?"

Green shook his head. "I can't believe the seven years… but what I can believe is that things have seriously gotten a lot better around here since the last time I visited."

*GA*

"Hail Naskara! Queen of Altea!"

One million throats roared their approval. The doors before them opened, revealing the ornate rooms within. One by one, a member of the Council stepped out and bowed before shuffling to the side.

But no Queen walked out.

*GA*

"Wrath, there isn't much time!" Crystal shouted over the roar of the flames. "It's now or never!"

Wrath gritted his teeth and raised his sword, Galaxia glittering deadly gold in the dim light. Blinking back tears he charged, wind whistling past his ears. His foe was nothing more than a blur, a shape that grew larger and larger as he approached. Here he was, a Guardian once again, ready to make the kill…

But he couldn't.

*GA*

"Their bonds have been reawakened," Master Hand shook as he spoke, from fear and from anger. "It's all my fault, Crazy, all my fault… I should have told them, Crazy… I should have told them seven years ago…"

*GA*

"WE CAN'T KILL THEM!" Sam shouted, slamming his katana down on a nearby table. "I DON'T CARE HOW HARD WE TRY! WE CAN'T KILL THEM AND THEY KNOW IT!"

Roe's hand curled into a fist. "But no matter what, we have to try… even if…" his voice grew harsher, more intense as he spoke. Hate dripped from every word, his eyes seemed to glow red with anger. "Even if it means having to kill them all over again."

*GA*

"I'll be there for you," Link whispered brokenly, his voice choked with tears. He placed a hand on her stomach. "For both of you…"

*GA*

"Who… who are you?" Psyche whispered, gazing up at the young man's glowing features. "… What are you?"

The brunette grinned. "I'm Austin."

Guardians Arise 2: The Awakening

Found on PitFTW's profile.

April 18, 2012