The weeks seem to be getting worse and worse for writing. This week is really not a good week to write and I am afraid that posts will seem uninspired because I have 3 big tests this week with one tomorrow. I might just double update but the second update will be the first chapter of my next original story "They call me Ironside".
Anyways, after uploading a bunch of stuff yesterday I feel sort of burnt out as well. Also go check out my second one-shot if you haven't already. This chapter we will see a bit more of Selena and Darren. Honestly, Selena's magic is very…unique and complex. It was originally supposed to negate the effects of Rune Magic as was seen in the fight against the Rune Knights but then I added a twist. You will see what I mean.
Also, here is an easy way to classify the Tartaros members. These are terms from the anime MAR by the way. In the anime MAR, the enemies were divided into several classes with the names of several chess pieces (the enemy organization was called The Chess Pieces).
U.N. Owen and Gin were high level Rooks.
Darren and Selena are high level Bishops or low level Knights. There is a huge jump from the other two to these two.
Bael, Jack and Ferdinand are high level Knights.
Here is the chapter. Enjoy.
They were certainly in for hell. Any attack that went towards Darren was completely useless because he would just heal himself! But then Asura realized what they could do. If they got him into the air…he couldn't heal! This was it! Azami must have realized what was going as well because she nodded at Asura. Raymond was also looking around the black area they were in. It all seemed very familiar. The air that was around them, the way certain words would echo around and even the eyes on the ground were familiar.
Raymond grabbed his head. This was all too weird. He had seen to many strange things in so little time. It was a burden to Raymond and he tried to concentrate on the task that was at hand. Soft purple light surrounded his fists and he tried to make himself useful without calling on Vincent. After what he had seen, he wasn't sure if Vincent was a good idea anymore. Perhaps he could isolate one of the two…
Asura and Azami ran forward and Raymond felt his weariness disappear as he aimed his magic towards Selena and fired. The purple runes shot across the air and soon the small girl was trapped in a box made of swirling runes. Darren was not as lucky. The teenage boy had been too slow to move and Asura's flaming fist had smashed into his chin, sending the boy flying up into the air. This was they needed to start tearing the boy apart. Asura smashed another fist into Darren as the boy was sent flying into the air and Azami soon followed, slashing with her spirit swords. The teenage boy shouted in pain as visible wounds started to form and even blood dripped from his nose as the boy glared down at the two mages. Meanwhile, Selena looked at the box she was trapped in. She put her hand out and then let it drop to her side. She looked at Raymond with a blank look.
"Oh, a white mage. How disappointing. I thought you would be some sort of incredible wizard seeing how you defeated Gin and U.N. Owen. I can defeat these runes easily. But you better pay attention to Darren little boy." Selena giggled as Raymond shifted his attention to the teenage boy who had just landed on the ground.
Darren had several visible wounds, bruises, cuts and a very bad bloody nose. But the teenage boy just wiped the blood away and grinned as he watched as Asura and Azami jumped away. To the group's surprise, the wounds healed anyways! Even though the wounds had been sustained in the air, as soon as he touched the ground, they healed. Just how strong was he? Darren looked as the last cut healed and looked at the group.
"It doesn't matter if you tear me apart in the air. As soon as I land, good as new." Darren laughed as the others glared back at the group.
Tear me apart. Those words rang in Azami's head. She clenched her fists and she looked down at the ground, trying not to shudder at those horrible looking eyes that watched their every move. She did have a move that could defeat Darren but…could she use it successfully? Would it even work? She had never just used it, she only knew of its existence.
Selena looked at the group with interest. She was especially interested in Azami. The young girl came as far as the runes would allow her to go and looked at Azami, interest in her gaze.
"Your magic, it is very peculiar. I have heard of a place in which mages use souls as a means of fighting but never have I seen it happen before my very eyes. You will be an interesting opponent. But for now, I will sit behind these runes and let my brother have his fun with you." Selena said as she observed as Darren smirked at the group.
The group was still uneasy though. Their plan had failed and Darren had proved to be a difficult enemy. But one thing was weird. Why did he have those chains wrapped around his body? All they did was limit the use of his hands and made defending himself impossible. Raymond took notice as well and he asked the teenager up front.
"Those chains, what are they for? They seem to be a burden to you and why would anyone need chains wrapped around their body?" Raymond asked the teenager, at the same time listening to the soft voice in his head.
The Earth Bound mage looked at the chains and he grinned. About time someone asked about them although these mages would probably have the good fortune of never witnessing the power the chains held back.
"You want to know about the chains? Well, those are just for decoration really." Darren said, lying through his teeth. Selena smiled at his lie. Darren smiled slyly and he looked at the group, his eyes seemingly looking at each other weaknesses. "But the chains don't stop me from attacking! Earth Bound's Chant!"
The group dove to the sides immediately, knowing that some sort of devastating attack was coming. But instead of something coming straight down the middle, it came from the sides! Jagged spikes made of stone shot out from the darkness and they slammed into the mages, making them scream in pain. But that wasn't the end. The spikes had sent the group flying back together and then, the true attack came. The spikes were only to herd the group closer in case they dove to the sides! From the black abyss they were standing on, a huge slab of rock rose from the ground and extremely sharp spikes grew from it. The slab moved forward at an incredible speed and the group screamed and they ran as fast as they could. Meanwhile, Darren laughed as the group ran for their lives.
'I am going to die!' Raymond screamed to himself as they ran from the rock slab that was coming their way.
"Then let me help you! I have power that can easily get rid of the slab!" Julius shouted.
Raymond let out a scream of approval as the group continued to run and Azami realized what they had to do. She had to use a move she had never tried before. Asura shouted to his two friends.
"We cant keep running from this thing! Anyone have an idea?" he shouted as they ran for their lives as the stone slab kept coming down the lane created by the stone spikes that seemed to go on forever.
Raymond nodded and Asura saw Azami nod. Asura shouted as they ran.
"Well then go for it!" he shouted as Raymond turned and faced the wall of spikes.
The wall of rock and spikes was speeding towards them and Raymond let out the shout that would be his last or his salvation.
"Denial magic! Rock slab!" Raymond shouted as the rock slab suddenly disappear and so did the stone spikes.
That was when Azami made her move. She ran forward and called forth a move she had never used.
"Spirit Make! Spirit Breaker!" she shouted as a huge axe appeared in her hand.
The axe was at least five times Azami's size and the handle was made of pure ivory with a copper blade that was a shiny brown color. Azami surprisingly swung it with little difficulty and the axe head caused a wave of white to shoot forward when it slammed into the ground. The wave travelled incredibly fast, completely severing Darren's body in half as the wave past.
Azami and the others gasped in horror as bloody sprayed from Darren's cut down the middle body and Selena had a look of shock on her face as well. The two halves of Darren's body fell to the ground, the blood oozing from the chopped pieces. But, to everyone's amazement and horror, the body started to piece itself back together. Bit by bit, Darren reformed, grinning at the group. Also, the chains that were around his body, they were cut and Darren's arms hung loose at his sides. The Earth Bound mage grinned at the them deviously.
"Oh that was a terrible mistake."
Sorry for the abrupt ending, I have to do something soon. I hope you guys liked the chapter. FF