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I don't think that I have mentioned this but I will choose names for people if I know they have one or if I think that should be their name. I couldn't choose for Viet or Thai and Egypt, I'm unsure. Lukas and Matthias I believe are very popular fan names so I put them in the story. A lot of OOC things will happen or so I think. Hope you guys like this chapter as well for the story as a whole saying that I finish it.


Tino was sore from the battle several weeks ago that took place in Seoul, Korea. He remembered the last time he saw one of his closest friends before he was blown into the sea. Tino saw Lukas staring up at a female Asian warrior who stood on top of a roof of a house. Many of his men's bodies lay around her with blood soaking their garments. The ebony-haired woman also had blood soaked into her clothes. She was slightly panting and her eyes were locked into the stares of Lukas. The sight of the Norwegian luring in the Asian woman made Tino curious but he figured that she seemed like a worthy opponent for Lukas and he wanted a fair fight which he has done in the past before.

Tino saw Lukas' eyes that seemed to have been mesmerized into a world of dreams. Was he interested by the sight of the Asian woman or was it his admiration for her fighting skills? He felt that he would never know and would never get to see his friend again. Tino turned to his side on his bed and allowed the rocking of the ship to soothe his mind. A knock came from his door though waking up the Finnish from his drowsiness.

"Come in," sleepily welcomed Tino to whoever was at the door. A man with beautiful violet eyes and silver-ish blonde hair opened the door. He wore a white, buttoned-up shirt and brown pants that were tucked into his knee-high boots. Despite the beauty of his violet orbs, Tino felt a chill that he never felt before when he saw the little brother of Lukas.

"How are you feeling Tino?" asked Emil.

"Well, I'm still sore
but other than that, I think I am okay," replied the Finnish nervously. The room suddenly became cold and Tino noticeably shivered from the dramatic change in temperature. "It suddenly became cold in here, don't you think Emil?" inquire Tino.

"Has it? This feels normal to me."

"Maybe it's just me then. Do you need anything, Emil?" asked Tino, his arms still wrapped around him.

"Actually, I was wondering if you could help me with something. This might seem ridiculous but just hear me out. There is a legend that I think all countries know of but it's not often told so some might not even know what it is. Anyway, the legend goes that there are two creatures that helped shaped the earth. One creature flew in the skies dressed with the flames of life and death bringing life and taking death of anything on the earth. The other creature swam in the ocean. It had similar powers to the one that could fly but it was able to raise the land above the water and the weather that circulates around the earth. With both their abilities, they brought balance to the earth. The creatures were made by a higher being who many believe, as we know as, God otherwise we really have no clue who made the creatures. The higher being made the creatures along with orbs that can control them (one orb for each creature) so that the ones who have control of the orbs will be able to possess them and technically create a better world if the earth is in chaos." Emil stopped to catch his breath. Tino sat there and stared at his younger friend wondering if he was really okay.

"So what you are getting at is…"

"Those two creatures are a phoenix and a dragon. We saw the phoenix fly over Seoul and that started to make me believe in this legend. If we can find these orbs, maybe we can stop this war, find Lukas, and bring him home… Actually, I've been thinking beyond that." Silence filled the room and Tino felt that a dark aura was coming from the younger man. He felt worried that the loss of Lukas had made Emil crazy. He thought for a moment though and saw the bright and shining flames on the bird that flew over the village and to the coast where it had knocked off Lukas. Tino was somewhat convinced but when he heard that Emil was thinking beyond finding his brother and ending the war, he became worried again.

"I have been thinking that maybe we could start a new empire, a new rule over Europe and Asia. By doing so, then maybe we wouldn't have any problems anymore."

"That's crazy Emil!" Tino had gotten off his bed and stood up with panic. Could he really mean to take over all of Europe and Asia and then unite them? Tino was sure then that something was not right with Emil. He knew that the Icelandic would not think of such big things and liked his quiet life away from his older brother who would annoy him if he had a chance or from Matthias who was loud and obnoxious.

Emil chuckled softly. "I'm just kidding Tino. You are taking that last part too seriously. I am serious though about finding Lukas. I want to believe that he is still alive. Will you help me? Matthias won't think the whole situation through and Berswald might not agree with a mission that takes him away from the work that he has back at home."

Tino stared, his eyes still filled with fear but understanding. "I'll think about Emil. We don't know where to start and if you really want to do this, then you are going to have to look for it."

"I understand. I'll see you later then." Emil walked out of the room and closed the door behind him. Tino stood where he was and stared at the door as Emil closed it. He saw Emil's eyes and he wasn't convinced that Emil wasn't serious about taking over the world. He shook the thought off and convinced himself that maybe he was thinking too much and sat back on his bed to think. He also noticed that the room became warmer when Emil left.

Outside in the hallway, Emil walked down the hall. His shadow danced from the light coming from the lanterns but then it moved on its own will, not following the movements of the Icelandic man.

"He will join us on our quest. We will have to use him and convince him that this is just to end the war and to find your brother. Our lord will save this world from the two creatures and create the biggest empire in history where our lives will be better," the shadow hissed.

"I hope you are right. We need peace to settle on the lands and sea." Emil walked up to the deck and the shadow returned to looking like Emil's own shadow. The wind was strong and the scent of the salty water brought a familiar feeling to Emil. He closed his eyes and felt the energy from the shadow flowing in his body. "I'll save you Lukas. I promise you that we can end this war and bring peace to the world."

Foolish child. You have believed in a power that only wants to destroy the light of this world. Do you really believe that we would allow your brother to live after we have seen the sign that he was chosen by one of the creatures of Life. Hahaha! Be ready for your doom.


I don't know what to say about this chapter. Please R&R~