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[Sorry it too so long]
Chapter 18: The Story of Xena
(Xena)
**3 Years Ago**
I was sitting in my room, waiting for my brother to come back from the meeting about who the new Pope will be. It's been a year now since he discovered his magic element, Void. At first I thought that it was amazing that he was a user of the legendary fifth element that only the Founder has ever been able to use in recorded history. My brother, Victor, is seventeen and a very kind hearted person, even to that jerk of a peasant, Julio Chesaré. I'm not sure where in Halkeginia he came from, but he's a real jerk. The only reason he's here is became when Victor went to summon a Familiar, that guy appeared. As surprising as that was, what really got me is the fact that he's the legendary familiar, [Vindálfr], who can control and communicate with any animal. Victor tried to get me to meet him, but I said no, since I can already tell that I don't want anything to do with him. So I said no and walked away. It's been a few days since that happened and I haven't been able to see Victor ever since then. He's been really busy with his work as the pope.
"Lady Xena, is everything ok?"
I looked behind me and saw that standing there was that strange knight that's been hanging around me ever since Victor became the pope. He calls himself Chernobog. Chernobog looks to be a young man in his early twenties. He has pitch black hair and pitch black. The clothes that he wears is a priest's outfit. He must be a priest who serves under Victor. That brother of mine, always thinking that I need to be protected like I was some sort of helpless princess. Well, I suppose that Chernobog is a nice person, even if he does have a weird name and hair/eye color. He's always making sure that I have everything I need and is very polite. He even tells me the funniest of stories about other people with strange names. I'm positive that he makes it all. He said something about them being called myths where he comes from. His people are strange. Anyways, currently I am sitting on my bad looking at Chernobog who is looking at me with a concern face. I just sigh and answer him.
"I'm fine. I'm just worried about Victor. I'm afraid that he's letting this whole Void thing get to him. Also, I was expecting Victor, not you."
Chernobog just smiled and walked into my room and sat down next to me.
"Lady Xena, don't concern yourself with the pope too much. He's a young man who can take good care of himself. But, I do agree that he's letting his power got to him. If he's not careful, it could be that very power that will get him killed. If you ask me, I think you'd be a much better Void mage then your brother."
I looked long and hard at Chernobog after he said that. Me, a Void mage? Someone who can only use the most basic of magic. That's not likely to ever happen. Besides, there can only be four Void mages, and the other three have to be from Gallia, Albion, and Tristain. As I was thinking about all of this, I heard footsteps coming from down stairs. That must be Victor! I quickly got up and ran for the door. Yeah, I want to be with my stupid big brother, but can you blame me? We hardly ever get to see each other anymore.
3rd person
If Xena were paying attention, she would have noticed that Chernobog had an evil grin on his face and was letting off an aura of pure darkness.
"Yes Xena, you're more qualified to be the Void mage of Romalia then that weak brother of yours. I'll make sure that comes to pass… in due time."
With that, he was surrounded in darkness and disappeared.
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back to Xena
I ran all the way down stairs and looked over towards to door. Standing here was Victor… and that stupid familiar of his! Julio Chesaré, I will find a way to get rid of you one of these days. Anyways, I waited until the familiar disappeared before walking out. Once he was gone, I went towards Victor and he greeted me with a light smile.
"Still can't stand Julio, huh."
"And never will. I hope he gets eaten by a dragon one of these days."
He just gave me a wearily smile. After that, he took me into family room, where we had a nice chat about today's events. After only a few minutes, he stands up and starts to leave.
"Sorry Xena, but I have to end this here. Right now I'm needed back at the church."
"But Victor, we hardly ever get to see each other now."
"I know Xena, but you must believe me, it's for the best. I must track down the other Void mages so that we can call upon the [True Void] and put an end to the elves once and for all. That's the will of the Founder."
With that he leaves. Not even a goodbye. Lately all he's cared about is his stupid Void magic. So what if it's the strongest of the five elements. I'm his little sister, he should be a little more conserved about me, but nooooooooooooooooo. All that matters right now is getting the four Void mages together and putting an end to the elves. Well then, fine, I'll play you little game. I'll start to ignore you!
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3 Years later, on the day of the ancient dragon's attack
I'm sitting here, at home, waiting for Victor to get back. It's been three years since I started to ignore him, but he doesn't seem to care. Not when he finally found the other Void mages. But that's not important right now. right now he's with two other Void mages, Louise Françoise le Blanc de La Vallière, third daughter of Tristain's La Vallière family, and Tiffania Westwood, half-elf princess of Albion. The other Void mage was killed, along with his familiar. Anyways, right now Victor and his Void mage comrades are fighting the Ancient Dragon. According to Victor, it's attracted to Void, which is why he's on his way here. I just hope that Victor will be…
"Lady Xena."
I looked over and saw someone I've never seen before. Some sort of priest.
"What is it?"
"It's the pope, you brother. He's dead. The Ancient Dragon ate him."
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What? Victor's dead? That can't be true.
"Where's Chernobog? I need Chernobog!"
"Lord Chernobog isn't here. he disappeared before the Ancient Dragon appeared. We can only fear the worst. Now please, come with me."
No. nononononononononononononononono! This isn't happening! As I was thinking all of this, my wand, which I was holding, started to shine and, the next thing I knew, I was somewhere in the Tristain Academy of Magic.
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**Current Time**
That's pretty much it. He use to be such a nice person, but being both the pope and a Void mage changed him. I saw that happened the day the Ancient Dragon attacked the academy. Ever since then, I've been living here on the streets, hiding from anyone who might recognize me. Now I have, not one, but TWO [Familiars of Void] looking for me. I have to get out of here, now.
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(Mystery Faction)
It's been, what, a few months since I was last in Romalia. It's as peaceful as I remember, but I'm not here to go site seeing. My Lord, Comrade V ordered me to pick up Romalia's Void mage, and I shall. And while I'm at it, since I was given permission to, I think I'll kill the [Familiar of Void], Julio Chesaré.
That's the end of the nineteenth chapter, and I have to say, not sure about this one. I think I need to work on my recoding of people's pasts. Anyways, I decided to reveal the true identity of the Mystery Faction in the next chapter. But given that there are some hints in this and one other chapter, I'll ask you this, who do you think they are? And yes, it has to do with mythology. well then, hope you keep reading. Crimson Dragon Emperor
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