So, it's that time again, where another Chapter gets released after over an week of boredom…only for spelling errors to take its place, which I have to sort out over the course of 24 hours, still managing to miss a lot of them…well, a Beta-Reader would be nice, but I don't want to force anyone to deal with my shtick.
'G': "Which one? The cloak, the cola, your laziness-"
Do you have to count all of these things up? We're starting to overuse these jokes, and it's losing on entertainment value, so zip it.
'G': "Meh, whatever. By the way, Hana got hospitalized."
Let me guess, overhydrating and sugar rush?
'G': *Stares* "Let me guess, you had your fair share of these?"
Actually, no. I just merely guessed. Well folks, I still have my winning wager left from the bet. I can basically claim any sort of winning from her, that I want (PG of course). There are a few ideas in my mind already, but I'm curious as to what you readers can think of! Write me your best idea on what to request from someone like Hana, maybe it can serve as inspiration.
'G': *Sigh* 'I bet that Lucifer would enjoy this much more than you, Fire.' "Also, please don't go overboard, or I'll be forced to deal with backlash from the council."
You have a council up here?
'G': *Deadpans* "I may be God himself, but even I can't deal with everything that happens both in heaven and earth…"
…Fair enough. Well, with not much left to do, I'll just jump right to the disclaimer! *Looks directly at the audience*
For everyone that reads this fanfiction, be advised! I personally only own the rights for my OC's, and also for 'Daylight's End' itself. The mentioned OSTs / songs have its rights reserved by either the creator himself of whoever they gave them to. Lastly, I do NOT own 'Fairy Tail'! 'Maybe I could ask 'G' to change-'
'G': "Absolutely not."
It was worth a shot. Now, without any further ado,
Roll the next Chapter!
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CHAPTER 17 – THE 'WHITE WOLF'
"Sietta, Yorc…Luna? Any idea?" 'Please don't let the crazy psycho get near me! No! No! Nope!' At least they didn't let me drown in fear yet…or they just masked their own emotions like a professional-
"Dammit…Jessica, change of plans. We'll let them engage us-"… Because I'm sure that Sietta has a plan on- COME AGAIN!?
"WHAT!?" / "…Are you sure?" 'IS SHE ACTIVELY TRYING TO GET US KILLED NOW!?' 'Calm down, child! You're hyperventilating again!' The stinging pain from my chest erupted, unnoticed by me. Luckily I was able to take a few deep breaths with Luna's help, and calmed down enough to let Sietta explain her decision.
"I know this sounds ludicrous, but trust me…we can turn that guy's stupid grin upside down. Just you wait… The thing is, they might know where our troops are, but even Dao isn't fully aware of our capabilities. For him, we're just rookies…" The tension around her shifted ever so slightly, eyes only resting on Dao's transformed arm. "But, believe it or not, every single one of us had his fair share of battles. His face will meet the dirt, I'm sure of it…"
"…If you have faith in this plan…then count me in." His expression was full of trust and concentration, the steel sword ready to chop anyone into tiny pieces.
"So, squirt? You're okay with letting me pull the reins?" The chief stared expectantly at me, waiting for my answer. 'Should I trust her in this? We're basically turning ourselves into living targets!' Could I really put my live into her hands as easily as that? I mean, there was a lot of trust for her in me, but that much…
'Jessica…' Luna's ghostly visage spawned inside of my mind, taking away any focus on fear and anxiety. 'You may have traveled not too long with her, or myself for that matter. Yet, I can tell that she's loyal to a fault if her allies are involved. Just take a look at her…'
I wasn't sure what seemed different on her. But somehow, she radiated confidence, even with her back turned to me. Posture, voice, even her footing was giving me a sense of protection. 'You can trust her on this, child. Just let your fear drop and solely focus on the objective at hand.' She…was right? Why was I working myself up this much? That guy was a bit looney and a mage, yes! But that's it!
"…Alright. I trust you!" The red-head turned her face to my side, giving me a lopsided smile, before staring ahead again.
"Good, because I hope you won't get mad about this." 'Wait, what is she doing!?' Our chief took a hand away from her halberd and cupped it before her mouth, before shouting in a fake-angry voice, whilst having a shit-eating grin that might have made Hana proud:
"OI, POOCHIE! DIDN'T YOU GET YOUR TREATS YESTERDAY, OR WHY ARE YOU SO RILED UP!?" '…' '…On second thoughts, she might have screwed us all.' It became deadly silent around us. Not even the animals in the woods dared to call out a response. Dao's face shadowed over as his muscles started to spasm slightly. The huge grin on his face was replaced by a thin line, portraying no emotions.
One of his goons, with the mark on his left cheek tried to calm Dao down… "C-Come on, boss! She's just trying to rile you up! Don't think that-"
"OR WAIT, LET ME GUESS! YOU LET YOUR UNDERDOGS WIPE YOUR ARSE EVERY MORNING, SO THAT YOU CAN DOZE OFF EACH MORNING!" Some of Dao's goons backed up when they felt the deadly killing intent around their master. His shoulders shook in rage, but he still stayed on the spot.
Both the twins gaped in shock (and admiration) at their temporary leader. They never saw anyone, ANYONE who openly insulted that Dao, much less bad-mouthing him. But using creative insults in correlation of his looks, hair and behavior combined with dogs? That one defiantly earned the red-head some respect…
Yet they both deadpanned while sharing the same thought: 'If she doesn't die on the spot that is.'
Yorc wasn't sure what to expect from this. He had trained his superior for 2 years, partially in the art of war…but this? True, it was a creative way to get an edge. But at the same time she might have signed her death warrant.
He studied the posture of 'Full Blood's' master, sensing the unholy rage that was building up. There was something holding him on the spot, but what…
"You…how dare you…insult me like this!?" The transformed right arm's veins became visible from sheer muscle power, winding up for an attack. Yorc switched into a defensive stance whilst angling his sword to the left, preparing to cover any attack ahead. His legs shifted slightly, showing him on the verge of charging. 'Here he goes!' With a giant leap, he covered most of the clearing's distance in a second, leaving everyone dazed of his speed. 'How did he…!? Wait, his legs!'
A regular person would have overlooked this detail, but there was a tiny strand of white hair poking out of Dao's boots. 'So he transformed another part of his body without any indication…not good.' The master's hand was retracting at the same time while aiming at- 'The chief!'
"I'LL TEAR YOU TO SHREADS, RED!" The attack occurred ridiculously fast, almost reaching his claws into Sietta's face. Fortunately, she had already readied her guard and allowing her to block his claw. His attack packed quite a punch and even pushed Sietta back by a few feet. Yorc and Jessica had been pushed aside (or fell down) from the attack's pure speed and force. He looked at Sietta to spot her grinding her own teeth out of concentration.
"ANYTHING LEFT TO SAY BEFORE I CUT YOUR FACE UP, GIRLIE!?" The tip of his nails pushed further and further, almost pointing directly at her irises. Dao looked at her like some sort of sick present, wanting to rip the wrapping off. His nails had almost touched her face…
"Just one thing."
She then looked up with a devious smirk of her own into the madman's gaze and making him stop his assault for just a second…Sietta felt the sudden change in force and instantly reacted by pushing him away using the increased weight of her own halberd. When Dao had staggered backwards, she turned her sight into the forest near the clearing and shouted:
"NOW, GO!"
As her cry rang out, a bright green light from the bushes and flew straight at her opponent. The channeled beam of energy connected with the white-haired man's chest, causing him to fly backwards into the crowd of goons and taking a few of his members to the ground as well.
"Nice shot, man!" / "Still having your good aim, friend." When the redhead shouted to them, Duvac didn't waste a single second before blasting his oppressor away with a quick charged 'Impulsium Fascio'. The tactician had decided that enough was enough beforehand, so he readied his rifle for any opportunity… 'And just in time.' To his advantage, their person in charge saw how Duvac had prepared his own weapon discreetly and had given him a small sign of confirmation. 'Good that she caught up, otherwise we wouldn't have this advantage right now.'
"We're not done here. Get any man you have left standing on the battlefield, now!" He already had a plan in his mind for the situation. Loeyur's units were poorly outnumbered, so they needed all mages of their numbers active. 'I can't fully use my magic without excessive pain, even after taking those painkillers from Marko…so fire support it is.' His friend was thinking for a second, but complied regardless.
"…Alright, Duvac, but don't overdo it. You got injured pretty badly, just like Matsuri." Fujimaru then turned his back at the advisor and spoke loudly to the troops on his command: "MEN, MOVE OUT NOW!"
"YES SIR!" Trecht and the others available dashed from their hiding spot into the clearing, Matsuri (who had gotten her upper leg bandaged) taking the lead with 'Shinatobe' prepared. As if their determination couldn't get any higher, they gave their own version of a war cry that left their blood pumping.
"FOR OUR VILLAGE, FOR LOEYUR!"
Duvac was surprisingly astonished by their sheer determination and even rose a single eyebrow whilst waiting for another clear shot. His analyzing gaze drifted back towards 'Full Blood's' master who had recover by now and look righteously pissed…
'Well…let's just hope that I picked the right side this time.'
"GRAARR! WHAT ARE YOU STANDING FOR YOU MORONS!? KILL THEM ALREADY!"
'Where did that beam come from!? Sietta isn't a mage…right?' 'Not to my knowledge…but I might have a guess on who just helped her.' I wasn't sure on how this was supposed to end with our chief almost getting a new scar on her face. But not only did she somehow overpower him, but another person actually managed to throw that douche back!
'Could it be that-' 'As much as I am intrigued about this like you, child…there are some men that need your help.'
"LET'S GOOO!" 'Are these…the twins, and Trecht!? Why are they charging into them!?' A rough, but known hand grabbed my shoulder and turned me to the side, making me face the 'Second-in-command'.
"Talking's over…let's go Jessica." Giving me no chance to respond, he instantly rushed forward while our other soldiers followed him. Catching up to Yorc was not really possible (given my small build) so I just charged behind them to see both Fujimaru and Matsuri raising their weapons before two different colored magic circles.
"The winds pick up, following our path over every cliff-" The light-blue circle became miraculously smaller before it traveled down 'Shinatobe's' guard, picking up rotation speed in the process and making the blades glow in the same light…
"And thunder crashes down, lighting the valleys for our comrades-" A neon-yellow circle copied the same actions as Matsuri's, yet it stayed relatively bigger due to 'Raijin's' size. Its bright glow almost blinded my eyes. Both twins aimed for a vertical swing whilst charging in the middle of our units and the ones from 'Full Blood' as the magic circles overlapped in the center of them.
"TOGETHER, THEY TRAVEL AS ONE AND BRING FORTH A RAGING STORM! 'UNISON RAID: ZERO VALLEY IMPACT'!" 'They're not holding back, careful or you'll fly off!' Their combined swing formed a massive typhoon, yet unlike the last spell they used against me, this one looked way more ravenous and destructive in force whilst creating massive torrents of wind that blew into our faces. Sietta and Yorc didn't even seem fazed by the twin's power, but the others almost tripped from the sudden change in weather.
As Luna suggested, I slowed down and tried to center my weight more down to avoid becoming a human projectile. As their spell was raging over the open field, both Loeyur's forces as well as 'Full Blood's' had trouble in keeping themselves upright. A few of their goons actually got caught by the winds and were swept away by the typhoon. Only a few people weren't getting influenced from the currents. Two being Matsuri and Fujimaru, while the other two…
(For more Intensity, play from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable OST – Tension')
"So you don't want to play around, huh? Well, two can play that game…JAEHN, FIRE AT THAT THING UNTIL IT DISSIPATES!" 'What is trying- …He's…!? HE'S SERIOSLY CONSIDERNG TO-!?' Their giant slowly put his hands before him, a light brown circle of magic formed at the same time.
"Okay master…'Armament Stone Magic: Skin Sling'!" When his muscles became focused, it seemed like his skin…was…shattering- WHAT!? 'EW! That looks so gross!'
'…Hold on, I know that this is the 'Fairy Tail'-universe that's already known to have some really weird magic arts, but shedding your own skin by literally cracking it!? What is even the point of this!? Could it be-' 'CHILD, WATCH OUT!'
"…!? MATSURI! FUJIMARU! GET RID OF THAT DAMN TYPHOON!" / "EVERYONE, DUCK!"
"And...go!" When his skin had finally stopped cracking, the parts started to levitate and float around him. There were easily over a few hundred diamond-shaped pieces in the air, all of them looking extremely resilient and filled with magic. By making a slow pushing motion, the individual projectiles got launched with extreme speeds at the twin's spell. In midair they changed their color into a mud-like brown and even reformed at the tip, adding a sharp edge to the front end.
At first they got sucked into the typhoon, making me think that his attack had been nullified. Well…just then I received a grim reminder from the entity above that physics still applied in this world…in the form of even more tiny pieces flying from every direction, turning the entire battlefield into something out of a bullet-hell game!
My mind was reacting surprisingly sluggish at first. However, my muscles reacted on their own and made me splat on the ground. Not a second later, there was the same shrapnel from before, getting flung above my head. Only this time, they looked way tinier and deadlier all together. Looking ahead I spotted how most of Dao's troops did the same thing, only the master himself stayed upright whilst taking cover behind Jaehn. I didn't realize how damn resistant he was, but when his own attack hit his entire body, he just stood there like nothing happened! Some others didn't react fast enough though…they either got hit directly in the vitals and passed away instantly…or got shrapnel stuck in their limbs, making them scream out in agony…
'He's ready to kill us without any remorse, attacks and injures his own people…but to be willing to sacrifice their lives as it is nothing…not even he'd deserve fair justice!' I felt Luna's mental visage turning into one of pure anger…but then it changed to thought and…nervousness.
(For more Intensity, switch to 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable OST – Crime Scene Express')
'Child, this might seem like a bold request, but…I'd ask of you to use my magic.' 'Wait, what do you exactly mean?' 'I know that there's a limit to the number of spells that you can use for my 'Abyssal Void Magic', but if we don't do something to help our friends out then this will turn dire.' I was thinking about the risk, and to be honest that didn't really matter at the moment.
When I looked to my right, there was almost everyone from Team 2 on the ground like me. Only Fujimaru had his sword up in a shield-like fashion to block any projectile for his unit, moving from spot to spot to ensure that every member was safe. Matsuri was also using her sword, but unlike her brother she used it to destroy the ones that soared over the blond male's head or simply flew by his side. Judging from the bandage on her leg (which must have been the spot where she got hit) it was really straining for the bubbly mage. Said injury probably hurt like crazy because her speed was lacking at best, causing a few pieces to graze Matsuri's limbs. Since both twins were occupied, they couldn't stand still to cut off the spell's energy that was draining them at an alarming rate.
Yeah, it didn't take me too long to figure this one out. 'What do you have in plan?' 'We'll use the same spell from our last battle to get rid of both dangers…but I'll be required to transform first.' There wasn't much that we could work with, since any attempt at standing up might result in my immediate death. What to do-
"This…is not good!" / "Yeah! Might have gone overboard this time." Hold up, those were Sietta and Yorc! They had both hit the deck a few ways to my left and seemed still perfectly fine…and they had their weapons on them…just like-!?
'Luna, I might have an idea. Though, you'll probably hate me for it…' '…I'm willing to overlook this, but do it quick or else our time runs out.' 'Got it!'
"Hey, you two!" The angle at which they lied down was awkward. Still, they managed to turn both eye pairs to my direction. There was a bit of distress on both faces, yet Yorc managed to hide it better than our chief.
"I got a plan to get rid of that cyclone of doom, but it'll involve you two getting in danger!" They just stared at me wide-eyed at my boldness. But after a few seconds, Sietta adapted a cat-like grin whilst Yorc seemed perfectly fine at the mental image that just appeared.
"I'm all ears!" / "…Count me in."
(Stop playing 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable OST – Crime Scene Express' if you've played it)
"Grrr...Why must I be left in this state? *Cough* …I can't even openly stand like this..." The 'Full Blood's' tactician…well, ex-tactician was left lying against a tree in the forest before the clearing. His hands got slightly burned when he used his spell. Still, he didn't let his façade break down before his lone friend to not anger him any further. Duvac knew the twins very well, and that hate and rage on Fujimaru's face was real.
"…In- *Cough* …just a situation like this. Why…am I still sitting around here…when my friends- *Cough* *Cough* …need me?" Even though there was a trail of blood going down his mouth and pain filled his arms, he dragged his own body upwards while heaving. Every second felt more excruciating than the last one…but he couldn't let the blond mages down, not now.
Duvac limped to the bushes that severed both parts of the region and forced his magical energy into the pocket dimension, which contained his rifle. The usage of magic drained him even more, making him stumble close to his destination. Yet, through this injured state he recovered and got into his shooting stance on the ground.
The rifle was aimed at the backfired spell combination from Jaehn and the twins, magical energy being focused into the chain linked to his wrist and build-up already in progress. The attack's success was questionable…and just the usage could move him to the brink of consciousness. 'That doesn't matter. Should I fail to carry their burdens, then Fujimaru…and Matsuri will-'
(For more Intensity, play from 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn OST - Tsuna Awakens')
"OKAY, HERE WE GO SQUIRT!" / "DO YOUR BEST, JESSICA!" 'Huh?'
The loud calls from both chief and inferior has broken Duvac's focus and made him look to the side. If his eyes could have bulged out any further, then this would be the pinnacle of insanity…
"For our victory!" There (in all of its crazy glory) was the other mage of Loeyur, standing behind the chief / inferior...using them as a meat shield… 'WHAT!?'
It was no dream…the two experienced fighters stood before the fragile girl, sword and halberd held in a defensive stance while blocking the shrapnel as good as possible. Obviously it hadn't been the twin mages, so they defiantly couldn't block all of them. Still, they put up a line of defense that was formidable.
"Here we go! The endless darkness, and the infinite stars…" Soon there was a tiny threat of energy flowing around the old sword's guard. 'Don't tell me…' It was glowing in an aurora-like green light, circulating slowly over the rusty metal.
"…Between my hands, they align as one…" The space around that girl started glowing with the same light whilst trailing up the entire blade. 'There's no way…' Jessica has closed her eyes and then shouted so loud that even Duvac could hear her determination:
"…AND SHINE BRIGHTLY UNDER THE NIGHT SKY! 'AWAKEN: HOLY MOONLIGHT SWORD'!" Eyes full of unrealistic green flashed open and then…
…Everything became light. The green flash exploded outwards and blinded everyone.
"And now for the follow-up!" Well, besides one.
"...Hurry up, quickly!" / "Come on! *Grunt* We won't last longer than this!"
Oh man, am I grateful for the fact that no one from 'Full Blood' anticipated the bright flash from Luna's transformation! However, there was another task left so dawdling was no option now! 'Remember, do it just like we planned!' 'Yes, ma'am!'
Again, I let Luna's consciousness take over the chant so that the attack charged faster. The tip of her blade was help upright in front in me. 'Everything set up.' 'Great! And now…O great entity that gazes beyond my presence…guide the night's darkness to where I request! Let my shine of magic be the only of its kin and may it weather thorough the nothingness with all of its glory!' Almost half of my capacity was gone by now. But I couldn't afford to stop here. So instead of waiting for the finished channel…
I put the sword over my head and swung with all of my force while screaming in mind: 'NOW LUNA!'
'Abyssal Cosmos Magic: Void Strain'!' The effect was imminent by a magic circle appearing under the legs of Jaehn. But what did surprise everyone (with the exception of Sietta and Yorc who had huge grins on their faces) was the shockwave-formed arc of excessive energy that was used for the spell.
"Huh!?" Not only did the magic circle under Jaehn drain his own capacities by the second, but there was also the arc of raw energy that either destroyed of absorbed every piece of shrapnel on its path! When the arc reached the typhoon it actually rushed through its center and…actually absorbed enough of its power to get rid of it! The wave was overloaded with our combined energy and headed straight towards Jaehn who still had no idea what was happening.
*BANG*
"Arrgghh!" / "What the!? JAEHN!" That wave of energy was so fast, it actually caused an explosion on contact. Sure, it did knock him out of the circle (which Luna mentally dissipated) and…to our surprise revealed an injury. There, behind a cloud of smoke was a decently sized gash on that giant's chest area.
All people's mouths were left open and I was grinning from ear to ear). I was confident, determined and strong enough to give these guys a run for their money!
At the other side of the field was Dao…grinding his teeth and clenching his hands like never before. One minute ago he lost his composure multiple times due to Sietta. Now, he was rage incarnate, looking at me with those hate-induced eyes and wishing himself to tear me apart. Yet, I wasn't scared anymore…
"Well then, leader of 'Full Blood'..." I had Sietta, Yorc…
"What do you say? Should we get to the main part?" …the twins, their friend…
"Grrr...You speak my language, pub." …and everyone else from Loeyur behind me, covering my back.
*Shing* "Then let's get to it. LOEYUR, CHARGE!" …I will…I WON'T LOSE!
"MEN, ATTACK!"
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(Stop playing 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn - Tsuna Awakens' if you've played it)
(To be continued...)
(Fire Me): Well folks, as stated, my time is a very valuable resource at the moment, so the next Chapter will probably take as long as this one to write.
Still, thanks for tuning in and until next time!
The Sir's out!