Chapter 51: Celestial Gift
The female knight narrowed her eyes in great displeasure upon seeing the male. "What knowledge hath you that I do not Cellos! I heard of no such meeting that is to take place this eve!" Cherrie exclaimed. "Perhaps you are not aware...but I have been watching these people the entire time...as ORDERED by our Mistress." Cellos mused with a cat like grin. The party paused as they look at each other not sure what to make of this. {Allow them Entry...} a female's voice echoed throughout the room. "But Mistress! You can't seriously be considering these- {Are you questioning my orders?} the female questioned. "...Of course not mistress...I shall do as you command..." the female knight sighed heavily in defeat.
"See what did I tell you?" Cellos snickered. "Silence! I only listen to our mistress not the likes of a filthy creature like you!" Cherrie snapped before she opened the door. "You may pass...however you must be respectful and mind your tongues...I will not tolerate any disrespect..." the female knight warned before they proceeded inside. "Do forgive Cherrie...she's how you say very dedicated to her work." Cellos told the others as they came upon a throne room.
The entirety of its interior was made up of quartz with a crystal pond wrapped around it. A woman sat upon the throne playing Pearl flute. Her hair was long and flowing colored of purple, green and blue. Her gown the same colors wrapped around her body and resembled a mermaid's fin. Her feet were bare colored a light blue along with the rest of her skin. Her nails silver with a glimmer to match the quartz that surrounded her. Slowly she removed her glittered lips from her pearled flute and looked towards the party. "May I present to you The Goddess Of Crystal of the Netherworld...Lady Undine..." Cellos introduced as he bowed before the others quickly followed suit. It was better than the alternative.
"Mistress...these people have successfully passed the trials you've placed in their path...this I've seen with my own two eyes." Cellos informed Undine. The Lady Of The Crystal looked upwards and studied the party before her. "What tis it you seek here?" Undine asked simply as she began to play her flute once more. Bloom took a deep breath as she stood and looked towards the goddess. "I am Bloom Princess of Sparks and the keeper of the dragon fire...I ask to undergo the trial of The Gems Of Destiny..." Bloom told her. The Lady Of The Crystal pursed her lips and placed her flute aside.
"Tis that so? Why do you wish this...?" Undine mused. "Dangerous men known as The Wizards Of The Black Circle have invaded this world and ours...they seek to obtain something of great and terrible power...another is also among them known as Bakura...together I have seen what they can do...they pose an immense threat to the peace of any and all worlds that exist...in order to protect the world and the people whom inhabit them I MUST obtain Celestix in order to put a stop to this madness!" Bloom cried. "It was by Queen Nebula of the Earth Faerie's that I needed to seek out this place and take upon myself this quest..." the faerie presented her case as she looked right into Undine's eyes with a fierce determination.
"Intriguing...indeed I know of whom you speak...I see all that occurs within these crystals...yet there lies an even grander threat that conceals itself in shadow...one that given time...will come to light...I myself may not leave from my shrine...it tis for this reason that I dawn Knight's such as Cellos and Cherrie...for I do not meddle in the affairs of any mortal world...this I have done not since the dawn of time itself...tis how it hath always been...yet I find as with the passage of time...I grow anxious...watching the actions of men..." The Lady Of The Crystal began as the party silently listened.
"The Gems Of Destiny which you seek were created by I...for a purpose in which I shan't reveal...long ago I entrusted them to one I believed could control their immense power...however even she succumbed to her own darkness within and became woven in a sinister plot...as a result the gems scattered...leaving as she did...another brave Faerie too also sought to acquire The Gems Of Destiny...one of golden hair...alas...she only acquired but one gem...before she perished in a battle which claimed her very life...the gem within her possession took upon itself to preserve her soul within itself...thus preserving her spirit...twas a shame truly...she showed such promise...still...darkness yet again prevailed..." Undine muttered bitterly. Bloom's eyes widened as she stared at The Lady Of The Crystal in disbelief.
"Daphne...she went after the gemstones too...? And the reason she exists as a spirit...I...I don't believe it..." Bloom uttered unable to fathom what she was being told. "...Did you know of her young Faerie...?" Undine asked softly. "Y...Yes...she was my sister..." Bloom whispered. "...I am deeply sorry for your loss...however it may bring you some comfort in knowing that she suffered not...protecting you from Death" the goddess murmured as she spoke in a softened and caring manner as Bloom felt tears trickle down her face.
"Oh, Daphne..." the redhead wept before Undine rose up from her throne and slowly walked over to her. Without a word The Lady Of The Crystal gently embraced her in an effort to comfort her. An act which no one expected especially not Cellos who looked on with utter surprise. It only lasted for but a moment before Undine returned to her then held Bloom himself close. The girls all looked at each other and joined in the embrace. "Aw man...dats just..." Joey couldn't even find the words. "It's fate..." Marik muttered simply before both of them looked at Atem holding his head shaking.
Why!? Were the memories refusing to surface!?" The Pharoah questioned as Yugi from within grabbed Atem by his shoulders. {Atem! Pull yourself together! You can't lose yourself in trying to look for the past! We're going to figure this out! I promise!} Yugi cried. "Yugi...I don't understand why I cannot recall what I should be able...and yet I feel as if they are out of my reach..." Atem muttered distraught. Yugi shook his head. {I'm not sure why that's happening either...but right now we have to focus on NOW...} the scarlet eyed male implored his other half. "You're right...this is important as well..." Still, it bothered him. Bloom slowly pulled herself together.
"Forgive me...I just wasn't expecting to hear something like that..." Bloom apologized. Undine only shook her head. "Twas to be expected...think of it not..." the goddess mused. "So...then just WHERE exactly did the gems go?" Joey spoke up as he swallowed hard. "...I am allowed not to reveal such...however I can relay that The Gems Of Destiny hide within the crevices of the many worlds..." Undine told them. "...In other words, WE have to track THEM down ourselves..." Duke muttered. "...Um...just how many worlds are there?" Musa questioned. Raeger pulled at his collar nervously. "Oh...just a couple hundred..." the Guild Master's voice trailed off."Well, THAT doesn't scare US!" Roxy cried out. "YEAH! BRING IT ON!" Layla cheered. "I don't believe it will be an easy task..." Marik muttered. "But how will we find them?" Flora questioned. Cellos only smirked. "Do keep in mind who it IS you're speaking to." the ghoul teased as a matter of factly.
"The destination tis not of most importance then as the journey itself...do know sweet Faerie's and those in their company...Celestix tis, not the end...merely the beginning...you shall learn much and will need a greater power than that of the adversaries you will face along the way...it will not be as simple as gaining a new transformation...you must learn to harness your new powers...as well as discover the secrets of the worlds around you...much darkness lay ahead in your path...yet there tis also light that will guide you...allies you shall meet that will help you on your quest...but know this...before the end...you will be apart of this world which tis not your own..." Undine warned. "With that being said...I grant you the ability to call upon the source of power in all of the worlds...the gods and godess's of the Beyond and The NeitherWorld...Celestix..." the Lady Of The Crystal mused before she blew a sparkling dust from her hands it absorbing into the girls.
Celestix {To The Music Of Harmonix}
Verse 1
"Like The Brightest Star, We're Shining!"
"As The Worlds Revolving!"
"Out In Space We're Gonna Be Rockin!"
"Look How Far We're Flyin!"
"It's A Dream Worth Findin"
"Look Up Now! Here I'm Commin!"
"Celestix...Celestix..."
Verse 2
"Feel It Wakin Up Inside me!"
"The Blessings Of The Stars Have Found me!"
"Voices Call Out To Me This Hour"
"Evoke Divine That Power!"
"Although You May Try To Bind me!"
"Nothing In This World's Gonna Stop me!"
"Celestix...Celestix..."
All of the girls transformed as their outfits were made out of stardust. Pink and Blue for Bloom, Pink, and Purple for Musa, White and Blue for Layla, Green, and Pink for Roxy and for Flora Pink and Yellow. They all had three stars each of their cheeks with glitter streaks on their hair to match their eyeshadow. Their wings became pure starlight made up of tiny stars. Each of the girl's legs contains a charm bracelet wrapped around them. A heart for Bloom, A flowers for Flora, a bubble for Layla, a music note for Musa and for Roxy a paw print. Their arms are woven with a thin white glittered ribbon along with their legs. On their feet are slippers made out of stardust gently hugging their toes. The girls looked themselves over feeling this strong power growing inside of them. Roxy couldn't help but throw up her arms in pure joy. She could finally shed her old wings and take on the challenge ahead with the rest of the girls.
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