So to explain Mark's power, in its first level which his eyes are blue. He doesn't become stronger, his endurance increases because it's like dope, and his blood becomes very rich with nurturance and oxygen. There for increasing his endurance. In its second level, which no one has seen yet, Mark's eyes are yellow. He gets everything from his first level and he can use his dragon powers which give him the ability to use anima magic without tomes. In its final level, Mark's eyes are red and he has all of the powers from his other levels and his strength increases. Though Mark can't control the final level yet because he can only control it when he is enraged, which is why it won't be seen very often in the beginning. But you will see it in a lot of later chapters when he learns to control it without being enraged.

From Clank

Chapter 2: Sword of Spirit

A small altar lies on the outskirts of Bulgar. This ancient temple, sacred to the people of Sacae, has long been known for its powerful bond to the world of spirits. Before starting their journey, our travelers come here to pray for their well-being. At this altar, Lyn's hand is directed to a grand inheritance.

"Mark, hold a moment, and allow me a short detour. There is a sacred sword enshrined in an altar east of here" said Lyn. "The people of Sacae go there to pray for safety at the onset of a long journey".

"Oh! How quaint!" said Sain.

"The teachings of Elimine have the most followers in Elibe" stated Kent. "It's nice to see that, here at least, the ancient customs are still observed".

"I beg your pardon, milady" said a stranger to Lyn.

Mark glances towards the woman.

"What's the matter is something wrong" said Lyn.

"Please you must help the priest at the altar. Bandits are trying to steal the Mani Katti" said the woman as she ran off.

Mark glanced over at Lyn as she clenched her fists. Mark shook his head

"OK, Lyn and I will head for the main entrance while you two work on that weak wall understood" ordered Mark.

"Yes sir" said Kent and Sain.

Lyn and Mark rushed the entrance of the altar as Kent and Sain went to work chipping away at the weak wall.

Mark ran up to a bandit spun around and stabbed him in the throat with his iron sword, as Lyn slashed another bandit wide open.

Kent decapitated a bandit that tried to get Sain.

As Lyn and Mark got to the entrance, Kent and Sain had finally broken thru the weak wall.

Lyn ran up to fight the leader of the bandits but Mark stopped her.

"Lyn, I'll be fighting the leader" Mark told Lyn.

"Why?" she asked

"Because your angry and you'll make mistakes that might cost you your life" explained Mark before stepping forward and drawing Muramasa. He closed his eyes and opened them to his blue slit pupils.

"Who do you think you are? What chance do you have against me? I am Glass, my swordsmanship is peerless" said the leader.

"I am Mark and I am known as the Swordsman of Justice. You shall not take the sacred sword." yelled Mark

"I may not be able to use the sacred blade but this blade will do" said Glass as he picked up his huge broadsword and attacked Mark.

"I will defeat you" shouted Mark.

"I will not lose" shouted Glass.

Mark and Glass clashed blades. Mark jumped back and charged Glass. Glass smirked as he deflected Marks attack. Glass then, elbowed Mark in the face. Mark stumbled back and clutched his bloody nose. Glass quickly followed up with a kick to Mark's stomach. Mark crumpled to the floor.

"I told you, you haven't a chance against me" said Glass, preparing to deliver the final blow, by cutting off Mark's head.

Mark rolled out of the way and avoided the attack but, was still on the ground.

Glass charged. Mark was next to a pillar there would be no escape this time.

"MARK!" shouted Lyn as she jumped in front of Mark and slashed thru Glass.

"W-w-what… I...I…w-was…" said Glass with blood pouring from his stomach before he fell to the ground dead.

"Good timing Lyn" said Mark as he closed his eyes and opened them to their normal pupils.

"You nearly die and your congratulating me?!" growled Lyn.

"What? You want me to yell at you or thank you for saving my life as planned?" asked Mark.

"You planned this?" said Lyn.

"Yeah, needed you to fight the leader out of some other reason other than anger. Otherwise you would have made a mistake and gotten hurt. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you got hurt because of me Lyn" said Mark.

Lyn stood there looking down at the ground. Mark saw a tear fall from her face. He walked up to her and lightly grabbed her chin and made her look up at him. His face softened. He wiped away Lyn's tears.

"There's no reason for tears Lyn. No one is hurt and no one died. If your crying because of what I did then dry your eyes. Keep that smile on your face. I want to see you smile. Cause that's what makes me happy" said Mark before he embraced Lyn in a hug. She gladly returned the hug. They broke the embrace when the priest came out from the back.

"Sir, are you hurt?" asked Lyn.

"Thanks to you I came out unscathed" said the priest.

"The sword is it safe?" Mark asked.

"Yes, I have sealed the sword safely away. Until I remove my spell, the sword cannot be drawn." said the priest. "Now, as a token of my gratitude, I shall allow you to lay hands upon the Mani Katti. Touch the blade's pattern and pray for a safe journey"

"Oh, thank you so much" said Lyn before laying her hand on the Mani Katti.

The sword started to glow.

"Now there's something you don't see very often" said Mark with surprise.

"The sword... It's...glowing" said Lyn.

"Ah...It's the power of the spirits. They have looked into your soul and they call out to you" said the priest.

"What does that mean?" asked Lyn.

"Lyn to understand, try to draw the blade" said Mark as he watches carefully.

Lyn grabbed the handle of the Mani Katti and pulled.

"It came out...effortlessly" said a stunned Lyn.

"I never dared to hope that I might meet the wielder of the Mani Katti in my life. I am indeed fortunate to see your sword reach your hands" said the priest.

"My sword?" said Lyn.

"Lyn, it's time to go" said Mark.

"So this is the Mani Katti... A blade with no equal" said Sain

"This is all so unbelievable. Perhaps, the most famous sword in all of Sacae... in my hand" said Lyn.

"It's not so strange. In fact, many legends tell similar tales... Special blades all over the land call out to their proper owners" stated Kent. "And yet, when I saw you draw that blade, Lyndis...I felt something extraordinary. That sword was waiting for you. You were meant to draw it."

"Stop it! I... I'm nothing special!" said Lyn.

"Think of it this way some weapons feel more comfortable in your hand, right? Well that Mani Katti itself feels very comfortable with you" said Sain.

"Does that make it any easier for you to accept?" asked Mark. "Cause none of us can use it"

"It... does feel right in my hand. A blade only I can wield" said Lyn.

"Kent, Sain, give us a moment" said Mark.

They nodded and walked off.

"Lyn, you have done well for the past few days and I'm sorry that I've made you worry about me. I would like to make it up to you" said Mark.

"Mark, it's fine. I just couldn't-" started Lyn.

Mark put his right pointer finger on her lips.

"Please Lyn: you've been thru enough pain as is. I don't want to put you thru that again" said Mark.

Lyn sighed and said, "Mark, you're my master strategist, and I'm your peerless warrior. Just don't overdo it, ok?"

"I promise Milady" said Mark, "Now for what I was saying earlier, Lyn; I will never let anyone hurt you. You're precious to me"

Lyn had tears well up in her eyes. She ran up to Mark and hugged him.

"It's been a long time since anyone has said that to me Mark" said Lyn crying into Mark's tunic.

"I meant every word of it Lyn" said Mark.

'I'm in love with you but, if I say it; it will hurt you when I leave. I won't hurt you Lyn. I'll make sure the Fang never harms you or any of your friends" Mark told himself as he hugged Lyn a little tighter.

Well there it is. I forgot to finish the chapter yesterday because i wanted to explain Mark's powers.

So review and more work is still to come