~Episode 9: 海の思い出! Memories of the Sea!
" As a team, I know we can reach out to the sights we have yet to see!"
- Rin Matsuoka
The Destiny War – Phase 1: Invasion of Earth
If anyone could have seen from above on what chaos really was…this scene was one of them…
Monsters of all shapes and sizes descended down from a thundering, rip in space/time, charging their way to the beautiful city. From the dangerous bats of the Chiropterans to the gigantic worms of the Megascolides, these monsters were sent from Chirottori and taken to the massive portal on Duniya's side, invading Lynwin (and soon other parts of the world).
The rip in the time/space only grew larger and larger, almost covering a great part of the skies in blood red shadow as lightning struck all around.
The monsters tried to break the barriers that protected Lynwin but were burnt to ashes. However, the barriers themselves were not going to last for a while.
Down in the city, a few of the Clan Girls were in the Council Hall when they all heard vibrations all over the city.
"W-what was that?!" asked Annabelle.
"Check the barriers!" replied Xing.
Claudia and Johann arrived in the scene. Horrified from what they were seeing outside.
"They're here! The skies!" said Claudia, "Monsters everywhere!"
"So much for trying to get some sleep," sighed Demitra.
"We have to find the Magic Six, go fetch them!" said Denise.
Johann soared off with her wings while Xing asked, "How about those who are not going to fight? They're gonna need protection!"
"We have to get ready now," said Demitra, "We have to…"
The Magic Six hung out at the old estate of Alex/Haruka's for the last several hours, waiting for what will become the final battle. They had used the last part of their spare time earlier today to enjoy the final sweet moments of love and happiness and they have witnessed something dark in the skies growing just as Alex has described.
Rei rushed over to the window as they all felt the vibrations all over the city.
"Is it happening?" asked Haruka.
Makoto rushed over to see the skies with Alex and Nagisa as they saw the massive tear in the skies filled with red and black shadows. Something was coming out of that rip in space as the monsters tried to break through as much as possible.
Suddenly, a massive bolt of energy zapped onto the barrier, finally shattering it into pieces.
"Shit!" gasped Rin.
"We have to go now!" said Rei.
"Let's go!" nodded Nagisa.
"There's no need to hurry," hissed a dark voice.
The Magic Six turned to see five savage looking men that looked like themselves except had jet black hair and red eyes…
"Y-you couldn't have!" gasped Rei.
Reiji copied his form and said, "I think you already know by now by the powers of the Compendium…"
"Do not disrespect our image! Bad enough I was..." began Alex.
"Indeed…" chuckled Mariko, "You and your petty secret that you kept from them."
"The last time we chat, you wanted to die!" growled Alex.
"I didn't sign up to be revived...Pandora did," replied Mariko.
"What are you talking about?" asked Rei.
"By fairest blood it was done...and only by fairest blood...can it be undone," hissed Reiji.
Makoto readied his vase and answered, "We know Pandora's weakness!"
"Ohhhh do you?" asked Haruto, walking in closer, "You only suspect…"
Haruka fired a blast of water towards Haruto but he blasted him back, crashing him out of the window.
"HARU!" shouted Makoto as his eyes glowed neon green.
Alex's eyes glowed neon yellow as he readied his sword while Rei's eyes glowed purple and said, "You…made…a BIG MISTAKE!"
Rikuto flicked his hands to shut off Rin's water magic attack while the latter took out his dagger and charged at him but Rikuto shoved him back, crashing the red-hair into the TV block.
"Rin!" gasped Nagisa before glaring at the dark twin hissing and readying his attack, "You will pay for that!"
Natsuhisa blocked his attack and blurred Nagisa's vision while Alex stood in a bit of shock and fear, realizing that he was already standing still while Rei and Reiji were facing off of each other and Nagisa trapped in blurriness.
"My oh my…so this is the Chiropteran King at his human form…weakened…filled with emotions…" said Mariko, walking in circles, "Can't decide if killing is the right thing to do…"
Alex took out one of his last few vials of his Chiropteran Blood. The last time he used it was while fighting Matryona and Varvara on the Island of Ackins. Angered and provoked enough times, willingly took the sip of his blood as his golden eyes turned crimson once more and his voice deepened.
Mariko was in a bit of confusion but Alex shouted, "SHUT YOUR MOUTHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Alex slammed Mariko rapidly to one of the walls while he swiftly slashed at Natsuhisa before punching his lights out, allowing Nagisa to see clearly again. Rikuto tried to unleash a shadow blast but Alex already screamed out, unleashing his Chiropteran Scream waves to back the Chivashi away.
Haruka finally climbed his way back into the house and unleashed a timed blast at Haruto, knocking him down this time. Rei almost got Reiji down but the dark one blasted him back but was caught by Rin.
"You ugly little shit get your hands off of our team!" growled Rin.
Haruto soared up to Haruka, pinning him down and was about to eat one of his eyes when an acidic splash by Makoto struck his face, screaming and forcing him to move back.
Alex readied himself with no fear and hissed, "Rasputin is dead! You have already lost!"
"Not when we get those children…" replied Reiji, "Pandora will be pleased…"
"I won't let you take them!" he answered, "They're all grown up and will not answer to anyone but us!"
At the front of the hosue, Matryona, Varvara and Jadwiga blasted the door open in order to get the Magic Six out safely but they could already hear a battle going on inside as they also saw damages.
"Sounds like we got some company," said Jadwiga, "Whatever you both are doing, don't get captured."
The two nodded and glowed their red and green eyes as they stepped into the battle scene.
The Magic Six gasped as the Chivashi smirked at the sight of the trio as Jadwiga said, "Someone wants a set of twins?"
Rei stepped in between them and said, "W-why are you guys here!? It's not safe!"
"Don't worry about it," replied Jadwiga, "We already got most of the non-combatants out of here by airship but you guys need to get out too."
"I am not surprised you trio will show up," said Reiji, "Give those kids to us."
"They are clearly of independent of your regimes," answered the leader of 'The Watcher's, "You cannot convince them otherwise."
Haruto took a step over but Jadwiga fired her gun as a warning, burning up the floor near the Chivashi's feet.
Alex stood side by side with Jadwiga and the twins, "It's us 9 to your 5!"
"On the contrary…it's rather 100s of us to your pathetic city," smirked Natsuhisa, "Just look to the skies."
About 15 Chiropterans smashed into the house while 100s of more were surrounding the nearby area.
"SHIT!" growled Rin and Makoto while Jadwiga fired her gun again and Alex charged at the Chivashi.
Nagisa and Rei tried to blast away the other Chiropterans together while Mariko snuck up behind Jadwiga and whispered, "Oh about that day we chatted, I told you so."
Mariko snapped his fingers and two Chiropterans snuck behind Matryona and Varvara while they were fighting as Alex screamed, "MATRYONAAAAAAA!"
The Chiropteran that grabbed Varvara opened its mouth and unleashed a blast of fire, turning the house into a world of flames.
Makoto gasped, "W-what in the name of…?!"
Rin linked his hand to Nagisa and chanted, "Waters of the storm…"
"Extinguish this fire!"
A massive rain storm stopped the fire but already, the children of Rasputin were gone and were in the skies by other Chiropterans, captured.
Alex summoned his dragon from his sword and shouted, "Come one you guys!"
Makoto, Rin, and Haruka climbed on through the tail and crawled their way up while Rei grabbed Nagisa and headed up as well. Jadwiga followed right behind them.
"We have to catch up!" shouted Rei while Alex yanked the chains and the dragon smashed out of the house, heading up to the skies.
The sight of what they saw in the skies was beyond horrifying as they saw a large number of Chiropterans flying around while the Megascolides and other monsters down below on land and sea were at combat with the inhabitants. Magic were fired, robots were smashed and some lives were being crushed, eaten, and stabbed.
The Magic Six saw the massive portal gate in the skies as it was filled with red and black energy with electric/lightning blasts around it. More monsters emerged out from the portal and either flew up or went down below to the lake and eventually on land.
"The Pandora's Box…it finally did open," said Alex.
"Will this take ups back to Duniya?" asked Jadwiga.
"Let's hope so!" replied Rei.
Rin turned his head and shouted, "YOU GUYS WATCH OUT!"
Several Chiropterans and Acephlipterans soared their way in to attack them but the Dragon opened its mouth and blasted out water while Alex chanted, "Waters of the dagger, go stab thy prey!"
Makoto unleashed another acidic splash while Nagisa and Rei chanted spells variously. Rin and Haruka combined their powers together to create a series of water spouts while Alex saw the twins and the Chiropterans heading to the portal.
"FUCK!" growled Rin, "They're escaping!"
They watched as the Chiropterans and the twins went through the portal unharmed, heading to who knew where. By the time they got closer, the Dragon started to freak out over the portal and was already backing away.
"Oi! Take it easy!" shouted Alex.
"We have to follow them and…" began Rei but the dragon was freaking out and dissolved back into it sword, and everyone fell.
"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" shouted Makoto, Rin and Haruka.
"ALEXXXXXXXXXXX!" screamed Rei, "NAGISAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
The Magic Six's MAC transformed finally to flight mode just like how they used it in the swamp while Alex tried to reach Jadwiga.
At least this is a sky diving, thought the leader.
Before their eyes a bright flash of light grabbed Jadwiga. The team gasped as it was Johann flying with Anastasia's wings.
"Are you alright?" asked the former Reigisa leader.
"Well at least I know for sure I won't be sky diving anytime soon," she answered.
Downtown Lynwin-Mu
Sei slashed down a Byatis frog while Nitori's eyes glowed neon blue and called upon several of his birds to attack and distract the Chiropterans and Nacahs Spiders.
"Fire to the left!" shouted Atari as the Dorca Robots fired their guns at the monsters, blasting them down to guts.
Several of Annabelle's witches of the former RinHaru clan soared down to unleash magical energy nets to contain the beasts while the others used spears, weapons, and whatever they had to combat the monsters.
Gou turned to her left and saw Demitra and Denise already back to back while combating two Acephalipterans. Using the power from her staff, she fired two energy blasts, turning the beasts into charcoal.
Momo, Sergi, and Aki were already back on the vehicles as they soared on the Rockoh T3, Jetrax T6 and Axalara T9, firing their Midak Skyblasters. Aki plowed several Chiroptearans with her vechicle, knocking them down to the sea.
"You guys take there are several Byatis frogs at the South Beach!" shouted Xing, "I need a group and reinforcements!"
"We'll get you taken care of," replied Beatrice as she snapped her fingers and turned Andreas back to his Thugisa form.
Thugsia turned to several Megascolides and smirked, "What's up sluts?! Guess who just got outta prison?!"
The wild blonde threw several of well-kept ninja knives with strongly concentrated poison tips and it stabed onto the megascolides, slowly killing them down.
"Take dat y'all bitches!" he smirked.
"Fire to the right!" shouted Annabelle as her witches fired more magical blasts.
Several lightning blasts from the portal struck several of the buildings down, exposing the civilians that were hiding in fear as they were locked in pure shock at the nightmare before them.
"That's right…go…my friends…" echoed Pandora's voice, "Magic Six…your fate will be in the ashes of this world and on Duniya!"
"This is our destiny…we fight so we can swim again!" replied Alex.
"That's right!" said Rei as he and the others arrived at the top of Mount Aluk. One of Nitori's birds arrived towards them and the megane chirped and whistled, asking the bird to go get Momo, Sergi, and Aki.
Rin picked up a few rocks as instructed by Alex and waited a couple of minutes before the trio arrived in their vehicles.
"You have to keep on guard for us," said Makoto, "If the portal is safe to pass through, we have to take the others with us."
"Right," replied Aki.
They soared off into the skies and headed to the portal once more while dodging and firing their powers against their enemies.
"NOW RIN!" shouted Haruka.
Rin threw the rock with all of his might, soaring it to the portal. As it touched, the rock disintegrated into ashes but more monsters were flying out much faster.
"Just as I thought…" said Alex, "If those who pass through there are not fast enough…they'll be burned."
The others gasped.
"EHHH!?" gasped Makoto.
"What are we going to do?" asked Nagisa.
"You saw how fast the vehicles were while we fought the Bolsheviks...that speed will get us to Duniya safely," said Alex, "But there's not enough room for us."
"Maybe we can get the witches to harnass the portal temporally," suggested Rin, "I know this is not enough magic but we have to try!"
"We don't have much options Alex," said Rei.
The Last Star nodded and replied, "We have to take measures."
"Then let's find the others...and prepare to make our way to Duniya," said Makoto.
The gang soared back down to the battle site, getting Gou, Sousuke, Jadwiga, Beatrice, Seijuurou, Nitori, and Johann.
"I…I don't think I can make it," said Sousuke as he looked at his robotic arm, "It's running low on energy and…"
"S-Sousuke…" muttered Rin, worried.
"Rin, please…just go!" he replied, touching his heart, "This is your battle and the others!"
"But…" he began, "I…I remember too…"
"That we both…" said Sousuke, "Ah…so you have."
"Come on Rin-chan!" shouted Nagisa, "Annabelle and the other witches and warlocks are going to use their magic!"
Rin nodded as Sousuke said, "Thank you…and…be free…"
"I swear if you die…" replied Rin, feeling about to cry.
"I won't," smiled Sousuke, "Now show the others that you are strong!"
The Destiny War – Phase 2: Duniya, Two Days Bbefore "The Opening"
Aeuropa City Central Government; Court Hall of Hearing
Akane, Deana and Glena stood together side by side in the Hall of Hearing where the High Government that governed the heart of Aeuropa City stood before them. Deana and Glena really did not want to persuade through this way but realizing through Akane that only by lecturing out was something that they had to try.
"So you're saying that an old legend that we are supposed to believe in is coming true?" asked the Chief Elder, "A prophecy of Six Stars that will lead this world into a war that will change the past and future?"
"My people from Neo Tabuk are already prepared," answered Akane, "Clearly you guys haven't."
"It is the central duty to keep this city and its people away from other worldly affairs across the continent of Rodinia Magna," replied one of the lower-ranking judges.
"Censorship is what is harming these people!" snapped Deana.
"Deana, calm yourself," said Glena.
"How many lives have we lost in the 18 Years War when the Tragedy of Herisia happened?!" asked Deana, "Think about the lives from the other villages across this continent!"
"You seem to have known what has gone through this world…" said the Chief Elder, "How did you get in contact with those…beings?"
"Because it was the Magic Six," she answered, "The Magic Six has unified this world but it is not complete if you and the people in this city…that we are proud of…to take action. This bitch has a ton of magic that could kill all of us in a heartbeat!"
"I hate the censorship, but I understand that you want to keep peoples' lives intact," she continued, "But if we don't do anything about this…there may be no one tomorrow…not even you."
"The government of Neo Tabuk has request an alliance," said one of the other council members, "We have fought with them before and we were able to end the war of 150 years."
"Knowledge isn't learned completely in the classrooms…it is best learned while traveling," replied Deana, "I learned more while I visited other cities across this world than I ever had in the classrooms."
"The Council will decide on the request," said one of the judges, "You ladies will be waited outside before the final hearing."
The guards led the trio out while Akane smiled to herself, knowing that it was all going to be alright thanks to the wisdom learned from these girls.
"I thank you for helping us," answered Deana, "Sorry if I sounded harsh."
"You could've at least lowered your voice," sighed Glena.
"Sorry but I sometimes feel these people don't even hear…so I will be loud," she replied.
One Day before…Iwamara
Awlida checked on her children thanks to one of her neighbors, Alexis Ritcher. She was very kind enough to help take care of the children while she went with the others to recruit the pirates
"Is everything alright?" she asked.
"Yeah, we're waiting on more recruitment from the other cities," answered Awlida while the twins were playing around with books and small toys.
"I'm going to be away again though…for the actual battle."
"Oh?" asked Alexis.
"I'm scared though because what if this town does get into ruin while we are gone," she said.
"I have a storm cellar but I don't know how well it will hold," answered Alexis.
Awlida turned to see Shirahama and Anne waiting for her at the door.
"Georgia is assembling everyone at the Lynhaven's Bar," said Shira.
"I understand," she nodded, "I'll be right there."
"Please don't worry," replied Alexis, "We'll be here waiting for the day of victory."
Neo Tabuk
The civilians of the desert city were already prepared as the two religions of Starrists and Tabukists already unified as one, leaving out and heading towards the central region of the continent while making a nearby safe post not far from Lha'li and getting recruitments from there as well.
Ever since Rin and the others put their final blessing to the city, the two religions were able to somewhat coexist each other without major conflicts. However, it hasn't been as easy at first but after making new structures and making the holidays and festivals more celebrative, the people grew happier for the most part.
And now they were ready…to join the other nations for what people will later remember this as…"Destiny War".
The Next Day
Georgia, Awlida, Anne, and Shirahama sat in the bar together with several of the pirates and other members of 'The Watcher's'. It had been days since Jadwiga and the others were gone but have no heard back.
"Did they get caught?" asked Anne.
"Who knows," sighed Shirahama, "I just wanna stab that bitch in the throat till she's no more!"
"Patience," said Georgia.
Awlida was already feeling nervous of all of this; it had been 4 years since the Magic Six returned to Earth and several days of recent happenings on this planet as the people of Terra Magna and Iglis Magna already made preparations for the war alongside with Neo Tabuk easily. However, the others were sent to Aeuropa City to gain some sort of an army from there as well.
Masaru paced himself back and forth silently, chanting a prayer.
Chirottori Castle
"Crystal Mirror…on the wall...has my pawn opened it yet?" asked Pandora.
"My queen," it spoke, "At this time…the moon has reached its horizon in its full phase."
The Mirror shined a beam of light onto the floor and Pandora's eyes widened, watching Abigail opening the box at last as wisps of red and black magic soared out to the skies.
She quickly made her way down below to the chambers where the stasis tubes finally cracked opened with fresh-new Chiropterans and other monsters waiting to be unleashed once more. The monsters that were already out in the wildlife were still behaving normally but now that Pandora has already recovered her powerful magic, she snapped her fingers and turned fauna against flora, fauna against people…
The Crystal Mirror above shattered into pieces as a dark cloud covered the room, filling the chamber up with red and black magic before it wisped up to the skies above Chirottori.
"Go my children…" said Pandora, "It is time…to put an end to all creations…and take back what I have lost to those brothers!"
Iwamara; The Destiny War – Phase 2: Duniya
Masaru stepped outside and noticed the skies above the sea turning black and red, growing bigger and bigger in a spiral-shape pin-wheel. He grabbed the others attention and rushed outside to the shoreline with them to see the strange event happening.
"This must be her doing!" said Anne.
"But is something coming in…?" asked Shirahama
The town grew deadly silent at first before their answered was heard; a flock of all kinds of monsters walking across the water or soaring up to the skies as the black and red energy unleashed grabbed the beasts and taking them to the other side.
"Pandora is sending the monsters to Earth!" gasped Masaru, "As it was…"
"We have to stop them!" shouted Anne, readying her sword.
"NO!" shouted Georgia, "There's nothing we can do but wait. We have to wait for them to return so we can fight back."
"I hope the people of Earth are able to fight," said Awlida, "They deserve to live happily as we have!"
"Do you think they will really come back?" asked Shirahama.
"If the Magic Six are able to fly through that portal, it's no doubt they will make it," replied Georgia.
"I don't understand one thing though," said Grace, "How are those monsters even able to get to the portal?"
"Her magic is the Fourth Dimension," answered Awlida, "That's what Alex told us before they left."
"But what more can we do?" sighed Anne.
"I hate waiting!" growled Shirahama.
"It has only begun," nodded Ching.
The Destiny War – Phase 1: Invasion of Earth
Back on Earth, the Terran Nost Organizations already sent out more materials and combatants while using the ancient magic from the Mahotsukai as they were finally coming out of hiding.
"Thousands of Years…" said Abel, looking over the series of photos, "Magic Six…finally your true destiny…has been put in motion. But do not forget your existence is what brought happiness both here and there..."
On the otherside of the world…
"Finally, Magic Six…" smiled Desya, "You will be putting an end to this mess…since that fateful day your lives were put into that Time Loop."
Mount Aluk, Lynwin-Mu
The Magic Six, along with the others (Gou, Nitori, Momotarou, Seijuurou, Aki, Sergi, Jadwiga, Beatrice, and Johann) stood on the slopes of Mount Aluk while Sousuke and Chigusa were on the airships, heading for safety in Australia with the non-combatants.
Annabelle and her witches and warlocks were surrounding the massive portal as it looked like it grew even larger than it was after the last hour or so.
The group finally began to chant as green-yellow light of energy attached to the darkness before it connected to the top of Mount Aluk as a pinpoint, creating a tunnel of light.
"This is it you guys!" said Rei.
The Magic Six shifted their MAC clothing to flight mode once more while the non-flyers boarded onto the vehicles while Johann chanted her own spell to create a protection sphere in case the portal tried to burn them.
"GO!" shouted Haruka as they finally took off, soaring as fast as possible through the light, heading to the shadowed gate.
Sergi, Aki, and Momo adjusted the controls for faster speed as the Magic Six also latched themselves onto the vehicles' wings, hanging for dear life.
"HOLD ON!" screamed Momo.
They all closed their eyes as they were going so fast as a blur, dissolving into pure energy as they struck through the portal, soaring through an endless series of light and darkness of time-space before reaching to the other end of the portal.
Shoreline of Iwamara
The pirates and Georgia gasped at the bright waves of light striking out of the shadowed portal, blasting the oncoming monsters away.
"What is that?!" gasped Jadwiga.
The bright light exploded with shock waves of energy, knocking them off their feet. Three Vehicles filled with a bunch of people arrived on shores seconds later as they were all in a sigh of relief and exhaustion.
"H-HARU!?" shouted Awlida.
Shirhama and Anne gasped at the sight of the others and the Magic Six before them.
"J-Jadwiga?!" gasped Georgia.
Makoto hugged Anne while Haruka hugged with Awlida and Shirahama as they briefly laughed happily.
"Oh Haru I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!" squealed Awlida before she saw Alex and Rei smiling happily.
They also shared a hug with her as she whispered, "Did you guys have fun together?"
"You never change," replied Rei, trying not to blush.
"Right, but please listen!" said Alex, "This is important. We got friends here from Earth that are willing to fight with us!"
"Where's Deana and the others?" asked Rei.
"Out in Aeuropa City," replied Shirahama.
Nagisa was already hugging with Masaru but wondered what happened to Akane when the latter told him that she was with the girls in the city as well.
"The Chiropteran twins were captured," said Jadwiga, "The Chivashi took them to Pandora."
"SHIT!" gasped Awlida and Anne.
"Are they in Chirottori?" asked Ching.
"We have to get there now!" said Rin, "The people on Earth are suffering causalities."
"We can't do too much without the others," replied Georgia, "We must wait."
"What about the people of Neo Tabuk?" asked Rin.
"They'll meet us around the outskirts of the desert," answered Georgia, "We already won their alliance for the attack."
"But to be honest," said Anne, "We don't know much of Chirottori."
The others turned to Alex as Rei added, "Alex you lived there for as long as you were back as a Chiropteran. Do you recall anything that we must know if we are to successfully defeat her?"
"The Compendium can tell us…but I might as well read it to you," he answered.
"We'll stay on guard," said Sergi, "This city will not be overrun by monsters or anything that will try to harm us all."
Nitori looked around with a bit of fascination as he muttered, "It's almost like Iwatobi…except it's more like a cabin city."
"How many years has it been since we left?" asked Haruka.
"About four years or so," said Anne.
"Wow, so this means your kids…?" asked Makoto.
"Yeah, they're adorable and precious!" smiled Awlida, "If we have time before we head out, I'll make sure you all get to meet them!"
Rin smiled while Nagisa chuckled. Alex on the other hand, found the page in the book that talked about the history of Duniya as well as the earliest dates of how Duniya began its life and what not.
"We'll read this tonight," said Alex, "For now, we need to get the others to find some lodging and food."
Gou turned to Awlida as they both high five each other and giggled happily.
"Girl I missed our first days!" smiled Awlida, "Did you have fun watching them?"
"Well as much as I am used to it, it's never tiring," she chuckled.
"Oh I know!" replied the fangirl pirate, "It's like you just wanna play with them and…"
Shirahama and Aki glared at them as they suddenly blushed and tried not to get to awkward.
"Of course I have to be careful," sighed Awlida.
The group of friends made their way across the town as the Magic Six were a bit amazed on how the village grew while the others were fascinated in the town that almost resembled Iwatobi and other places back on Earth.
"Are there stag beetles here?" asked Momo.
"Stag…what?" asked Shirahama, confused.
"Now, now, this isn't like Earth," said Seijuurou, rubbing his hand over Momo's hair.
"OW! Onii-chan!" growled Momo.
Gou walked with Rin and the other members of the Magic Six while Rei and Alex held their hands (of course Awlida smiled at this).
However, Johann could feel some tension with Anne and Shirahama as the latter two knew what happened on Earth thanks to Masaru and Akane as they saw the Relationship Wars.
"I-is something the matter?" asked Johann, trying not to feel awkward.
"Nothing," said Shirahama, "We're just special friends to the Magic Six…and we don't hesitate to those who tried to hurt them."
Johann gulped while Awlida joined up to her and answered, "We sort of saw the truth about you guys and the Magic Six. We couldn't be able to reach out to you guys but…I know it wasn't you or your behavior."
"T-thank you," answered Johann, "I never wanted to hurt them…but I always admired Rei and Nagisa though…however, after realizing what Pandora did to us, I could never forgive myself."
"My girls back on Earth are defending the city of Lynwin-Mu as much as possible," replied Beatrice, "We come in peace as we promised to be."
"Well it doesn't matter anymore now that we are on the same side," nodded Anne, "We all want this one bitch to die…and it's gonna happen."
"It's really beautiful out here," said Sergi, "You lived here?"
"I have," smiled Alex, "And this town grew very special to me."
"Are you guys going to stay after its all said and done?" asked Shirahama.
The Magic Six sort of stopped walking and felt a bit awkward at the moment, not realizing what will become after all of this is said and done. However, they have swore to the Mahotsukai that they wanted to create a place for both Earth and Duniya to reside. Regardless, they were to not say this to anyone yet.
"It's sort of complicated," replied Rei, "But I know we wll make sure to bring everyone together."
"Yeah," agreed Nagisa, "You have to meet our friends and family from Earth too! They're really wonderful!"
"Right," nodded Awlida.
Ching and Grace led the gang to the Central Lodging as they were not far from Lynhaven's Bar. The skies were still thundering around by the portal but the sun was beginning to set down.
"We'll rest up here for now while you all make final preparations," said Seijuurou as he, Momo, Nitori, Aki, Johann, and Sergi walked inside to check-in while Gou decided to stay out with the others along with the pirates, Jadwiga and Beatrice.
By sundown, they all sat around a ring of fire as the monsters in the skies seem to have stopped for now. It was even stranger to see that they haven't tried to invade this town in the first place.
"It's obvious Pandora wants Earth first," guessed Rei, fixing up his glasses.
"But how did she really think she wants our world in the first place?" asked Nagisa.
"It's one thing…Earth has power…just like this world," said Alex, opening the book as the Magic Six recognized the three Earths of Alpha, Beta, and Suiei and Planet Duniya as well.
"However, none of this makes any sense," he continued, "Rei, you studied Duniya History, right?"
"I have," nodded the megane as he looked at the book.
"We have some early records if you guys want some," replied Jadwiga, "The Watchers have kept records for almost 200 years."
"That would be great, thanks," nodded Alex while the others hovered over to read the text;
5000 A.D – Humans rose again from extinction.
5001 A.D – Beginning of scattered villages across Rodinia Magna; early village names including Xi, Cen, and Garr.
"I don't understand the terms of 'A.D," muttered Makoto.
"It's mistken by people for After Death," replied Alex, "It's actually called Anno Domini but most people don't always practice Christianity."
"We know that," said Haruka, "But why use A.D if this is not Earth?"
The others kept silent by this, wondering what this really meant. Nothing made sense here as there were more dates and events written around; from the rising of Aeuropa City to the Tragedy of Herisia as well as the modern dates of the years after the Chiropteran Wars ended.
"Maybe A.D stands for something else?" asked Nagisa.
"The citizens back in Aeuropa City thought A.D meant for A Domani," shrugged Rei.
"That's Italian language for tomorrow. But I am more concerned by the 5000," said Alex, "Why does this even start at 4000? It's only been a thousand years before people began to track time."
"I don't remember anything much about the calendar system," shrugged Shirahama, "However, we have the months of January, February, March, April, and so on."
"Just like Earth," sighed Makoto, "But why 4000?"
"Something might have happened maybe…a Time Slip? Perhaps Duniya has had ancient history but…" began Alex.
"Pandora must have done something," concluded Rin, "It's no doubt she tried to change the history of this world!"
"I wish we knew," sighed Anne.
Nagisa looked at the dates of their birth and said, "Alex-chan, you were also born on January 4 like Nii-chan."
"Yes but look at the year," replied Alex, "It is true that I am 148 years old according to this even though I have reverted back to my 20s."
"Has it been really 4 years?" asked Rin.
"Time surly does fly," nodded Makoto.
"The year back in Earth was 2113," muttered Haruka, "What could it mean for that world…?"
"Haru?" asked Makoto.
"Haru-chan?" asked Nagisa, worried.
"Anyway, we should get back on topic," said Alex, "You all wanted to know about Chirottori. I'll tell you guys…what you need to know. But be warned, that land was not like how it used to be…because it too...was a land of happiness."
The Legend/History of Chirottori
It was said that a group of nodamic tribes met together in the mountains of the Las Jangwa desert. A few of their members crossed through the mountains and found sheer paradise of grasslands, lakes, and other wonders of the flora and fauna all surrounded by high mountains…the tribes originally fought at first but a thundering voice said in the skies;
The land is for yours to share…but only one true being of both worlds can only rule this place. One of which stands between human and superhuman.
The people finally began to settle down in the wonders of Chirottori, building their own fortress city and leaving the rest of the land alone.
The super-humans of the land, the Mullerians were somehow able to interbreed with the humans and were able to fulfill the prophecy of having a leader between Human and Mullerian.
Time passed and the Mullerians spawned several new creatures, including the Chiropterans, Acephalipterans, Megascolides and more, but these creaturs were not as menacing as they are currently. Several of the hybrids began to form laboraties and performed various biological experiments in order to produce more successful inhabitants and further build the city and later the entire continent.
Eventually, the Chiropterans were chosen to become the primary task force and rulers for they had sheer strength and were closely related to the humans by far compared to the other species of the Mullerians.
But it all changed when a strange from the outside world came in and transformed their land to the way it is now; casting a spell on the Mullerians and turning them into hostile beastas and taking power over the leader. However, another stranger showed up and put a spell on the queen, keeping her only in check for the kingdom with the experimentation to continue.
Today…
The others were in a bit of shock of this though it almost exactly matched the point of view from the Mahotsukai back in Camelot. The pirates though, were a bit surprised by how these people from Alex's time were originally meant to order peace and experimentation for further creation now nothing more but death and destruction.
"So then…?" asked Makoto, "The one who married the queen was…?"
"Yes…" said Alex sadly, "I learned from Tesseract that my true father was Dodecadron, the leader of the Mullerians as well as the Chiropterans. All these animals in this world, under the title of Mullerians, were turned into hostility thanks to Pandora…and she is using these animals to bring harm both here and back on Earth."
"So if we defeat Pandora…will these creatures turn back to their peaceful selves?" asked Awlida.
"Who knows?" shrugged Alex, "No one can say about them…the Mullerians are the most mysterious beings."
"Well we cannot proceed to Chirottori until we get word of Deana and the others," said Georgia, "It's best that all of you get some rest."
"I'll return to Sei," nodded Gou while Rin moved in towards Nagisa, Alex with Rei, and Makoto and Haruka.
Awlida smiled and went back to the bar with the other pirates.
"I just want to camp out here," said Alex, "even though the skies are partially blocked but…"
Rei moved in for a kiss and answered, "It's fine. The weather is nice out."
"Well, I'm gonna need a pillow here," sighed Rin when Suiei Matsuoka presented him one and took off to sleep.
"Let me snuggle in with you Rin-chan!" said Nagisa.
Makoto and Haruka slept on the other end of the fire pit as Alex used his power to turn off the flames into smoke.
Sreeching noises, dark shadows, wings of ebon and darkness…flying around in the room again as the dark one looked up to the ceiling before taking another shot…
The Next Morning
Alex woke up and saw that Makoto and Haruka were already out and about, perhaps at Lynhaven's bar. However, he wasn't feeling as hungry right now so he decided to go out for a walk. It was somewhat warm by the shore but by the time he walked up to the roadway and the forest, it felt a bit colder than usual.
"It's like nothing changed here," he muttered silently before he heard crackling sounds of branches.
He turned to see Rei standing before him with a warm smile on his face.
"You want to take a walk together?" he asked.
"Rei…I thought you were asleep?" replied Alex.
"I tried but you know…I cannot help but always stay by your side," smiled Rei.
"Yeah, definitely," nodded Alex, "Soon…we'll be able to fulfill our Eternal Promise."
"Indeed," said Rei, "We will all rise up together and defeat Pandora. Everyone in this world hates every fiber of her."
"I used to hate her," answered Alex, walking a bit some more as Rei followed, "But now I only feel sorrow."
Rei gently grabbed his arm and turned Alex around, "But soon, once she's gone, we'll be able to live our life happily together…forever."
Alex touched his face while Rei leaned in forward but Alex decided not to kiss but said, "I only wish I could've understood her better. Perhaps maybe killing isn't the right thing."
"Perhaps," replied Rei as Alex turned around for a moment.
"I have something for you," answered the megane as he handed out a Sakura flower.
Alex's eyes widened in shock and chuckled, "I-is this for me? From tree-san?"
"Yes, I got this back in Camelot while you slept," he replied, "I wanted to at least show it to you at the right time."
"It's really pretty indeed!" smiled the last star as he took it and made a nice whiff.
At first, the world seemed so colorful and beautiful as it all felt warm and calm. Alex turned to Rei as they both giggled happily but all of a sudden, everything turned grayscale and heavy breathing as Alex began to cough and choke.
Rei continued to smile and asked, "Alex…what's the matter?"
Meanwhile, Rin was walking towards Lynhaven's bar and saw something strange in the forest; a shadowy figure standing at the edge but he couldn't make out what it was.
He quickly went to the bar and shouted, "Oi! Rei! Something's happening in the forest!"
"W-what?! Did you see what it is?!" he replied back.
"What's going on?" asked Awlida, looking concerned.
Rei turned to her and said, "Someone or something is in the forest."
"I'll get Anne, hurry up and see what's happening!" she answered.
Alex was already fallen to his knees, choking and hacking as the Sakura flower in his hands turned into ashes and flowed into the wind. He immediately realized a dark presence was looming above him as the false Rei smiled evilly.
"You see child, love…always betrays us," spoke the false Rei, kneeling down next to Alex with a continuous evil smile.
The False Rei twisted his head and transformed into an elder looking woman with some wrinkles on her face but the eyes…the hair…as Alex gasped right before the sight but was unable to fight back; the posion was taking him slowly.
"By fairst blood it was done…" said Pandora, "And only by fairest blood…can it be…undone."
Pandora wore black garments in the design of raven's feathers with a blood red innerdress made of lace and other fabric while her hair was a bit gray-ish mixed from her 2-toned blonde hair and dark blue.
"You…were the only one who could break the spell and destroy me…" she hissed as she leaned down towards Alex, reaching her hand out towards his chest and face.
"Yet you're the only one…pure enough…to save me…" she continued while Alex's body was shaking really badly and his vision continued to bounce all over the place.
"You don't even realize how lucky YOU ARE, never to know what it feels to grow OLLLLLLDDDD!" she concluded while she unsheated her dagger and was about to stab him down.
"NOOOOOOOO!" growled a loud voice.
Pandora turned to see Rin, Rei, Awlida and Anne charging at her as Rei shouted, "WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO TO ALEX?!"
Rin tried to slash her down but the Mahotsukai transformed into hundreds of black birds, crows, and ravens, attacking the mini group while they fought back with their weapons.
Awlida tried to hit some of them down with Anne while Rin and Rei fired their water magic to blast away the birds as they soared their way back toward Chirottori. Once the area was cleared, Rei rushed over to see Alex but his partner was already weakened.
"Alex?! ALEX!?" shouted Rei, holding up to him, "Please say something! What did she do to you!?"
Rin touched Alex's face and gasped, "He's ice cold!"
"No, Alex!" cried Rei as he began to tear up, "Please no! Don't DIE!"
"We have o get him to Makoto!" said Rin, "Maybe he can still help!"
Alex's breath finally stopped as his head tilt to the side, heralding his death.
"No…NO….ALEEEEXXXXX!" screamed Rei while the girls were filled with tears down their faces. Rei move down to kiss Alex's lips but nothing happened.
"We should take his body home," said Awlida while she tried to wipe her tears.
Iwamara, 1 Hour Later…
The bells rang in a deep, sad tone as the last star was carried on a casket flatbed with white and gold. Haruka, Makoto, Nagisa, Rei, Rin, and Sousuke carried the casket as Nitori, Sergi, Momo, Sei, Gou, Aki, Beatrice, Jadwiga, Georgia, Johann and many friends walked through the town.
"He wasn't supposed to leave us!" said Gou quietly, remembering his death back in Italy, "Again…"
Sei hugged around her, keeping silence while even Momo was looking down at the ground. Nitori was already in tears and Sergi was beyond sad to even spill a drop of tears.
The other pirates and villagers cried silently as the funeral finally took them to the Suiei Temple up in the forests of Iwamara. The Last Star was put in robes of white and yellow and rested on a bed of sakura petals and warm bed of fur, on the altar of the temple.
Rei was already in tears looking at Alex while the others stood together side by side with their friends, watching over Alex as the boy lied down peacefully.
"We need to guard the city," said Anne, trying to wipe her tears, "This world isn't safe."
"Until Deana and the others get back," nodded Jadwiga, "We have to wait and still make our raid…"
They all departed one by one, heading back down the stairs while some other people stayed before they too left, knowing that this death was for their cause…
To Defeat Pandora!
~Episode 9 END~
~Episode 10 PV~
Rei: This is all my fault! I should've never...
Nagisa: Rei-chan...*saddened*
Haruka: We won't give up on this fight...we'll remember him and fight in honor!
Rin: Agreed. We have everyone here now by our side, for the team!
Makoto: And we will swim together again...I know we will.
Pandora: By fairest blood...it was done...and only by fairest blood...can it be undone!
Haruka: Next time, Free! The Future Beyond...w-what's this?...Do I still love him the same way?