Corrupted Radiatons

By Michael Rogers

In the third epic installment, our heroes find the origin to the "Yellow-Eyed Disease". Together, with the help of the Astraseeker, Arcadia, track down an unknown creature harnessing the power of Radiatons. Confronted by Niklauseh and Ginger Susanoo, the creature unexpectedly steals some of the planet's Aurorions! With the world slowly decaying and an unknown creature walking the lands, what will The Rostical Guild do?

Luna and Destiny further heighten their Soul Link and obtain many new abilities. Guild members share sensitive information about themselves and open up, allowing the potential to Hi-Ougi with each other!

Twortz, under the direct orders of the Consultant, tracks and finds The Last Unknown Territory, discovers the mystery behind them and its secrets! Everything seemed to be going smoothly, until the moment Twortz was suddenly confronted by the very person she hates!! How will her tale end? And who could it be?

From people made of paper, to twins creating a new element of mist-like fire, the revelation of the final villain and familiar faces from The Rostical User series, this will be a delicious tale to read! Many questions answered and many more to be explained, read to find out!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Rogers
• Release date: Jun 18, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310020483

Michael Rogers

With high morals, imagination and a delicious craze for fantasy, The Rostical Guild and The Rostical Users were born.Written like it's a script from a video game in an originally styled format, we hope to play our adventures in a game one day!Michael Rogers, an author that absolutely hates reading (even his own series) and has never read a full adult sized book in his life, is a prime example that you can do anything once you've set yourself a goal or dream.He has poured his life, sweat, tears and blood (yes, paper cuts hurt!) into his work. It may not be the literature you're used to, but he guarantees, if you give it a go, you'll fall in love with the characters like he has.Any questions or enquiries, you may contact me here; [e-mail]

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THE ROSTICAL GUILD

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CORRUPTED RADIATONS

by

Michael Rogers

SMASHWORDS EDITION

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PUBLISHED BY:

Michael Rogers on Smashwords

The Rostical Guild

Book One - Sceldrant's Comet

Book Two - Desert Dragon

Book Three - Corrupted Radiatons

Book Four - Bakana Flare

Book Five - Healing Monarchs

Book Six - Elemental Rage

Book Seven - Tales Of

The Rostical Users

Book One - Sceldrant's Comet

Book Two - Celestrial Lancer

Book Three - Madora's Prophecy

Book Four - Sacred Knights

Book Five - Number One

Book Six - Daathic Darkwings

Book Seven - Seraphic Gate

The Rostical Quest

The Dontalia Facility

Check out hand drawn maps for the Rostical series

Maps for The Rostical Saga

Copyright (c) 2015 by Michael Rogers

Special thanks to Sallie, Sarah and the many others who proofread this story.

Be sure to check the back for the character BIO and appendix for character descriptions and miscellaneous information.

The names and incidents portrayed and the names herein are fictitious, and any similarity to the name, character or history is entirely coincidental and unintentional.

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Michael: In the third epic installment, our heroes find the origin to the 'Yellow-eyed disease'. Together, with the help of the Astraseeker, Arcadia, track down an unknown creature harnessing the power of Radiatons.

Lezard: Ooo, isn't this scary?

Karol: W-Weally sckary!

Michael: Confronted by Niklauseh and Ginger Susanoo, the creature unexpectedly steals some of the planet's Aurorions! With the world slowly decaying and an unknown creature walking the lands, what will The Rostical Guild do?

Ginger: Ey reader, do not be fooled, we annihilated this entity.

Klaus: Please respond?

Michael: Luna and Destiny further heighten their Soul Link and obtain many new abilities. Guild members share sensitive information about themselves and open up, allowing the potential to Hi-Ougi with each other!

Luna: Hi-Owgee!

Destiny: Yeup!

Michael: Twortz, under the direct orders of the Consultant, tracks and finds The Last Unknown Territory, discovers the mystery behind them and its secrets! Everything seemed to be going smoothly, until the moment Twortz was suddenly confronted by the very person she hates!! How will her tale end? And who could it be?

Twortz: Tale end? My professional career, I have a long time until I reach retirement.

Michael: From people made of paper, to twins creating a new element of mist-like fire, the revelation of the final villain and familiar faces from The Rostical User series, this will be a delicious tale to read! Many questions answered and many more to be explained, read to find out!

Michael: "Thank you so much for reading and continuing on with this adventure. Please enjoy-"

Karol: The Remenistal Guild!

Rachael: The Rostical Guild!

Nathan: The Rostical Guild.

Lezard: The Succulently Scrumptious Remenistal Guild!

Luna: The Rostickal Guild!

Destiny: Yeu Yeu Yeup!

Michael and Lezard: And remember, chapter zero is skippable! Now, cue intro theme song!

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Chapter 0: Previously

Previously on, The Rostical Guild-

Astragon Projection: Too late, I will- *He looked down, noticing the grass begin to rot.* How-?

*The Astragon Projection quickly glanced at the guild members with growing anger.*

Astragon Projection: Did you deceive me? Someone has already tampered with the Aurorions!

Luna: (He sounds pissed-)

Astragon Projection: I don't believe-, I failed! *He glared at Rachael, ignoring the dying grass around him.*

Rachael: No one has deceived you. We're all here!

Astragon Projection: (We have no idea what you're talking about for the last time!) *Rachael's words echoed in his mind.* Maybe.. Maybe you aren't a threat.

Trevour: His Neurons.. They're fading- *He watched the man's skin revert back to its normal colour, as the tattoo-like markings slowly faded away.*

Astragon Projection: I've failed... *He dropped to the ground, causing his ethereal-like flapping of the clothes to stop moving.*

Rachael: What did you fail? *She spoke with concern while keeping her guard up.*

Astragon Projection: If the Aurorions have been tampered, it will increase the likely chances of corruption to spread-.. *He spoke in a worried-like manner.* "It will change the landscapes, it will bring nothing but death!"

Trevour: P-Pardon..?

Lezard: (I'm not sure if we should take his word or not-)

Nathan: This Astral Projection has gone loopy, ignore it-

Astragon Projection: *He looked over his shoulder and stared at The Elemental Tower with worry.* "How have I failed to notice-?"

Rachael: Looks like he isn't keen on fighting any more-, Lezard!

Lezard: Yes?!

Rachael: *She noticed Lezard's exhausted state, causing her to sigh in understanding.* Please check on Karol, but be easy on yourself too.

Lezard: Rogermotto! *He giggled with a tired smile and hobbled towards Karol.*

Trevour: I'm all so very confused with what's happening. *He stood in a casual pose and walked towards the Astragon Projection, listening to his armour rattle with every step.*

Luna: So, did we win, or not?

Destiny: Yeup.

Nathan: Well, we won the fight, but he's still here, so I think we failed the mission?

Rachael: Excuse me. *She tried to catch the man's attention.* What is the problem?

Astragon Projection: How can an Elementalist be so foolish? *He slowly faced Rachael with a sudden loss of hope.* The end of the world.

Rachael: *She froze with growing shock.* (E-End of the-?)

Astragon Projection: How exactly does the Astragons flow through everything?

Lezard: *He kneeled over Karol with his arms spread over him.* "Astragons are space, it naturally flows through everything."

Astragon Projection: Even a Radiaton User.. Have they lost the teachings in Valhalla? Or are you naturally half witted?

Luna: (Valhalla?)

Lezard: ...

Astragon Projection: The planet's Aurorions spins and cycles the Astragons.. Without the cycling process, all-

Lezard: All Astragons will fade away.. *He spoke on his breath with a dropping jaw, as if he couldn't believe what he just said.*

Luna: "Wait? This is soundin' way more important than defeatin' some ghost guy."

Rachael: How did it happen-? *She looked down, noticing the dead appearing grass.*

Astragon Projection: *He looked down and closed his eyes, breathing deeply through his nose.* Shadiatons.. Shadiatons was used here last.

Lezard: (Shadiatons? This is something I need to talk to father monster about-)

Astragon Projection: Please- *He looked back up, glancing at each guild member.* Find the person that has stolen the Aurorions before it's too late.

Nathan: But.. The yellow-eyed disease-

Astragon Projection: The corruption? *He looked at Nathan, as his body slowly became transparent.* It will spread like a wildfire if balance isn't restored.

Luna: Balance? End of the world? Back down, buddy, we ain't no fire fightin' planet captains.

Rachael: What are Shadiatons and how do we find the person that stole these-?!

Astragon Projection: Everyone, is that you? *He blindly stared out into space before bursting into tiny white orbs.*

Rachael: *She looked up, watching the orbs float high into the sky.* ...

--

Nathan: *He smiled and looked Luna in the eyes.* Ha ha.

Luna: *Her smile slowly faded into seriousness, as she stared at Nathan's lips.* Thanks, aye.

Nathan: *He dropped the sword and placed one hand on Luna's face.* We thought we lost you.

Luna: *She rested flat on her back, staring up at Nathan who leant over her in a protective-like manner.* Oh...?

Destiny: Yeu? *She purred to herself, listening to Luna and Nathan's heartbeat.*

Nathan: Don't scare me like that-

Luna: *She pushed her head up and closed her eyes, kissing Nathan on the lips.* (Oh my god!-)

Nathan: *He closed his eyes and passionately kissed Luna back.* ...

Destiny: *She listened to their heartbeats grow with rapid beats.* (Yeup?)

Nathan: *He rested his left arm over Luna on the ground.* (This feels-) *He smiled with his eyes closed, as he continued to kiss Luna.*

Luna: (I can feel his smile-) *She smiled back, keeping her eyes closed.*

Karol: *He looked up and noticed Nathan and Luna kissing.* Eww.

Nathan: *He leant back and stared at Luna, admiring her face.* Umm.

Luna: So.. You like stuff? *She smiled, listening to Destiny purr in happiness.*

Karol: Stahp! You will get cooties! *He slowly stood up and walked towards Nathan and Luna.*

Nathan: Ha ha, you'll understand when you're a man.

Karol: I am-, I'ma, a man!

Nathan: Well- *He spoke in a deep voice, glancing at Luna with blushing cheeks.*

Luna: That.. Felt nice. *She mumbled with blushing cheeks and shyly looked away.*

Nathan: (Felt nice?) *He thought to himself with widening eyes, triggering a flashback.*

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*Nathan and Isabella stood in the middle of a forest, next to a small glittering lake.*

Isabella: Nathan, we can't! *She shook her head and turned away with her back facing him.*

*A younger appearing Nathan stepped forward and grabbed her arm, turning her around.*

Nathan: Bell, it doesn't matter.

Isabella: ... *She looked down, avoiding eye contact.*

Nathan: Isabella!

Isabella: I- *She looked up and shook her head.* You're a Scoldrant User, I'm a Fore Hunter.

Nathan: So-?!

Isabella: "It can never work out!" *She shouted with watering eyes, as if she didn't agree with what she was saying.*

Nathan: Please-

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Nathan: Isabella! *He shouted in fear, causing Luna to lean back.*

Luna: W-Who?

Nathan: I-.. *He gritted his teeth in recollection and stood up, picking up his sword.* We should head back.

Luna: Isa.. Bella?

Nathan: Don't.. Just don't. *He mumbled with regret and faced Karol.* Let's go.

Karol: *He watched Nathan slowly stagger away, as if he was overcome with different feelings.* Nafan?

Nathan: *He tried to hide his sadness with a frown, trying to hold back his tears.* (Men don't cry.. You're a man, Nathan-)

Luna: You fucking faggot fuck! *She screamed with growing emotion and angrily stood up.*

Karol: L-Loona?

Nathan: ...- *He discreetly gasped with widening eyes.*

Luna: Nah, fuck this aye! *She unintentionally screamed at Karol and focused all her attention to Nathan's back.*

Nathan: (For a splitting moment.. You made me almost forget about her, Luna.)

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*Luna formed a fist and purposely looked away from Destiny.*

Luna: "I hated how much I was in love with him.. This went on for years and when he finally broke up with her, he ended it with me too. It didn't make sense.."

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: I was always different, I could never relate to people my own age.. I'd either be friends with people younger or older, I just, I just don't understand..

Destiny: Yeu, yeu..

Luna: One night, I was drivin'..

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: I know, I was a little underaged rebel, aye. But, I accidentally hit a cat.. At first, I was like, you stupid cat, runnin' across the road-.. But then I was suddenly filled with guilt. I turned around and drove up the same street to see if the cat was okay.

Destiny: ...

Luna: The memory was burnt into my head.. I remember seein' the cat, lookin' at the headlights and it started to move its legs to run off the road, but it couldn't- *She covered her mouth with watering eyes.*

Destiny: .. Yeu.

Luna: I hopped out of the car and by the time I held the cat, it was dead. I carried its warm lifeless body off the road and drove home.

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: "That night, I was so angry at myself for takin' a life.. It was the first time I cut myself, as punishment. I didn't do it because I like the pain or anythin', I did it because I felt like I deserved that pain."

Destiny: Yeup.

Luna: People who are truly sad, hide their suffering in the shadows, there was no need to tell anyone-.. Aha. *She chuckled at herself, glancing at Destiny with emotion.* I'm hell shit at tellin' stories, aye.

Destiny: Yeu..

Luna: I lost my dad at a young age, I can't even remember him really.. And Kairi, I love her, but I don't respect her.. Like at all.. So, I really didn't have any parents to talk to.

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: So, after Jesse, I finally found another person that made me happy, that made me forget the growing cold feeling inside- *She placed her hand on her chest, symbolising where she felt the coldness.* He.. We spent nearly everyday hangin' out for months, until he randomly said he didn't have feelings for me like that.

Destiny: ...-

Luna: It was a waste of my life.. I decided to even reduce my standards and talk to the nice people. Wat a joke that was, I even got abused or lied to by even people lower than me-

*Luna placed her hand on the rock and curled her nails in, scratching the rock, as she formed an emotional fist.*

Luna: So, I started to hurt myself again. *She observed the faint scars on her wrist.* Despite the extremity of hurting myself, I never thought about takin' my own life.. I thought that was a pathetic and cowardly way out.

Destiny: (Yeup..)

Luna: I found wat I like to call a soul friend.

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: I'm a believer of soul mates and soul friends. In my opinion, you only need one of each to live a happy life. I believe- *She looked up, watching the sky darken into a darker shade of red.* You live to love, and you love to live. That's my thoughts about life, the meaning of it.

Destiny: Yeu, yeu?

Luna: *She looked at Destiny.* I've been truly in love twice in my entire life.. First time was with Jesse and the other, was very recently, before I got transported to this world, aye.

Destiny: *She tilted her head at an angle.* Yeup?

Luna: "His name was.. No-, is, his name is King."

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: "It was perfect.. Like, perfect. It was the first time besides Jesse I thought I could spend the rest of my life with someone. I thought I found the one."

Destiny: ...

Luna: "He had to go away for work, and I'd wait an entire month without hearing anythin'. I waited seven whole months until I was the one that had to end it. I knew I was going to fall back into my depressive state, so I ended communications with my soul friend."

Destiny: Yeup?

Luna: 'Cause.. She once said, that she really wasn't a fan of someone in particular, because they were constantly depressed. And that's exactly wat I was gonna be, a sad sack of shit, aye.

Destiny: Yeu..

Luna: I had a lot of friends, but none that I'd want to share my life story with. Like, I was almost embarrassed by the way I did things.. *She ran her hand along each cut, feeling the slight bump in the skin.*

Destiny: Yeu, yeu, yeup?

Luna: I.. Could be happy bein' with someone, but even then, I'm afraid of opening up. I have an awesome face and kool body figure, but-

*Luna placed her hands on her breasts and crossed her arms, hugging herself.*

Luna: I don't have as big tits as everyone else. I'm also quite hairy and I sweat easily, do you understand how rank that is? I can't even have fun, because I'm so self-conscious of wat I look like.

Destiny: Yeup. *She started to brush herself against Luna's leg.*

Luna: No! *She pushed Destiny away with sad-filled frustration.* "I'm freakin' serious. I'm still a virgin, I haven't done really anythin' because of my downfalls."

Destiny: Yeu!-

Luna: So.. I've come to the realisation that I'm gonna be forever alone.

Destiny: ...-

Luna: I'm disgustin'. Fucking disgusting, aye.

--

*Transparent blue strings started to sway out of Luna and Destiny, wafting with the subtle changes in the air.*

Luna: Even though I get treated right, that's just how I feel- *She spoke with her eyes shut.*

*The air stood still around Luna and Destiny, as several transparent blue strings already connected appeared in between them.*

Luna: I... *The blue strings that weren't attached to Destiny's suddenly connected together, causing a violent pulse of wind to blow around them.*

Destiny: (Yeu?) *She meowed as if she knew something was happening, but continued to embrace Luna as if she didn't care.*

Luna: *She cried, failing to notice the numerous Soul Links which connected them together.* Destiny...

Destiny: Yeu? *She looked down, watching green sparkles glitter from her falling tears.*

Luna: Thanks.. *She smiled while tears continued to run down her cheeks.*

Destiny: (Thank you too-)

Luna: Gah-?! Wat the flyin' fuck!- *She screamed and instinctively backhanded Destiny off the rock.*

Destiny: Yeup! *She hissed and hit the ground, causing Luna to scrunch her eyes shut in pain.* Shit?

*The Soul Link suddenly faded out of visibility, as Luna rubbed the back of her head in discomfort.*

Luna: Your pain? That hurt more than normal?

Destiny: (But that didn't hurt me as much-)

Luna: Holy fuck! *She squealed in fright and quickly covered her mouth with both hands.*

Destiny: (You can hear-?) *She opened her eyes, causing both her and Luna to gasp in silence.*

Luna: H-Huh? *She gently slid off the rock and looked down to Destiny with a dropping jaw.*

Destiny: (C-C...)

Luna: Colour!

Destiny: (Colour!)

Luna: "I-.. We can see in colour." *She staggered to the side with a loss of balance, dropping to her knees.*

Destiny: Yeup? *She hopped towards Luna and suddenly floated across the ground, causing her to meow in shock and disbelief.*

Luna: A-Aye? *She purposely waved her arm underneath Destiny, looking down from her point of view.*

Destiny: (I-I can-)

Luna: *She suddenly stood up and hugged Destiny with a growing smile.* You can finally float.

Destiny: (And-)

Luna: (Can you hear me too?)

Destiny: Yeup! *She meowed in excitement.*

Luna: Aha- *She sniffed and continued to cry.*

Destiny: (Why are you still crying?)

Luna: I dunno- *She stepped back and spread her arms, cueing Destiny to float towards her.*

Destiny: (I can feel what you're feeling-)

Luna: (All these emotions-) *She held Destiny in her arms, smiling in thought.* (I don't think I'm due for my period yet?)

*Destiny and Luna suddenly looked at each other with blank faces and suddenly burst into giggles.*

Destiny: Yeup! *She hopped out of Luna's arms and floated towards the lake.*

Luna: This whole, flyin' around shit is new-

Destiny: (Seeing from my eyes-)

Luna: "Yea. I'm not as disorientated as I should be, if that makes sense."

Destiny: (I felt something before.. Maybe our connection grew in strength?)

Luna: (Maybe-) *She thought to herself with an evil-like smile.* (We can so totally bitch about people to us-)

Destiny: Huesst! *She hissed in disagreement.*

Luna: Calm your farm, I was jokin', aye.

Destiny: *She looked down, staring at her rippling reflection in the lake.* (I'm... Floating.) Yeup.

Luna: *She walked towards the lake and bent down, staring at herself in shock.* Colour...

*Luna gently touched her face from a different angle, cueing Destiny to float on top of her head.*

Destiny: Yeup. *She sat on Luna's head and looked into the lake, watching Luna rub the skin around her eyes.*

--

*Ginger and Arcadia walked across an aura made path, watching dark grey mist appear around them, outside the path.*

Ginger: Ey, Arcadia, where is this mist coming from? And why is it only surrounding the outside? Please respond.

Arcadia: Thy'm confused, Ginger. Is this your first time entering the dream state?

Ginger: Your question is illogical. I would not be asking such questions if I've had such previous experience.

Arcadia: *She chuckled and widened her eyes, causing them to sparkle a beautiful golden colour.* This is not mist-

*Arcadia and Ginger continued to walk up, causing bright sunlight to shine around them.*

Ginger: I-Illogical- *She gasped to herself and observed the area around her, noticing she walked on a path above the clouds.*

Arcadia: Valhalla is kept hidden above the clouds- *She smirked and watched waterfalls pour down from floating islands.*

Ginger: Grey and Niklauseh used to talk about Valhalla, but I never listened.

Arcadia: Why?

Ginger: His stories were illogical. Why waste my time on false or fictional stories?

Arcadia: Thy can see where thou are coming from.

Ginger: Is this kept in a Spacial Funnel- *A flock of white doves flew past her, causing her to jump in fright.*

Arcadia: This is Valhalla- *She stepped onto a grassy meadow with beautiful swaying flowers.*

Ginger: Land-? *She purposely walked over to the edge and looked down, staring at a floor of cotton-like clouds.* It's floating?

Arcadia: How else would the city stay in the sky?

Ginger: Done by Astragons-? Not possible! The amount of Astragons needed to- *She suddenly touched the side of her head, frowning in confusion.* (That's illogical!)

Arcadia: *She suddenly looked to the side and frowned in a serious-like manner.* It appears our presence has been noticed-

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Blake: (Purge... That orphanage.. No matter how long it's been, I can never forget those days-)

Tara: So, when we get to this meeting- *She smirked in determination.* "I'm telling the others how pathetic you are-"

Blake: "Bitch, please." *He slowly stood up, snapping out of his submissive-like state.*

Tara: Harh? *She looked up in confusion.*

Blake: "Who lit the fuse to your tampon, bitch? Stop with the defamation!"

Tara: (His attitude changed?)

Blake: If I stand on my own two feet, there's nothing you can say to make me feel like dirt, aye.

Tara: Fufufu, true. *She smirked and slowly stood up, facing Blake with evil intentions.*

Blake: "Then, what's with the unsexy smile then?"

Tara: My words can't knock you to the dirt, but maybe- *She formed a fist, making her intentions obvious to Blake.*

Blake: You like, wanna fight me?

Tara: That obvious? I'll take that title away from you- *She suddenly snapped her whip.* "By killing you!"

Blake: Pfft, rito. You think you can just use the flaw in the system to become the leader?

Tara: "Unlike you, I'll make The Black Brigade number one!"

Blake: *He rolled his eyes.* You forgetting, you're like on my Scoldrant, aye. One snap of the finger and you're gone, dog.

Tara: Fufufu.. You really are a girly dirty lamp.

Blake: Dog-

Tara: *She snapped her whip and chuckled.* Out of all the members, you're the only one without an actual weapon.

Blake: So what?

Tara: Blakey, blakey... My dear boy- *She snapped the whip again and took a step forward.* You want to refresh my memory what everyone's abilities are?

Blake: I don't need to be lectured by an inferior ranking warrior-

Tara: My baby can hold onto anything.. Zazark can Astral trace one Rostical used on him. Tyson can manipulate the objects around him. Synthoss has the royal blood and allows her to use Rostical at its strongest. Quintess can slip through solid objects and you.. Control a couple of animals..

Blake: You know I can summon, rite?

Tara: Fufufufu, even though I hated working under you, the best thing I learnt- *She glared at Blake with widening eyes.* "You have trouble opening multiple contracts or Spacial Funnels at once-"

Blake: So? Like, I could put my hand in the water and command the Scoldrants to attack-

Tara: Do it. *She spread her arms with a confident smirk.*

Blake: I-... (Shit-) *He gritted his teeth, as if he knew he couldn't.*

Tara: We've been on your stupid animal for what feels like a week! You must be getting low on Neurons now.

Blake: *He looked down and observed Amanda's blubber, causing him to smile.* So wat?

Tara: I should've done this from the start! *She ran towards Blake and flicked her wrist, snapping the whip high into the air behind her.*

Blake: Bring it- *He jumped forward and slid towards Tara, bending his knees.*

Tara: What are you doing? *She spoke with a smile, as if she found Blake's movements pathetic.*

Blake: Fufu- *He suddenly spiralled on one foot, taking advantage of Amanda's slippery blubber.*

Tara: On the floor where you belong- *She looked down and readied to kick Blake in the face.*

Blake: *He swept Tara off her feet and spiralled back up, kicking her in the gut.* Hiyah-

--

Champion: From when we encountered Whitehead- *She gently touched Luna's hand and raised her arm, allowing her to feel her nails.* Intriguing, your nails look like they're in perfect condition, but they feel as hard as stone.

Luna: Not this again, aye! They feel- *She grunted in frustration and withdrew her arm, allowing her to inspect them herself.* The f-?! They're like stone-

Champion: One could only assume that it's due to the Soul Link.

Luna: Don't assume with Rach over there, aha.

Champion: Funny. *She spoke with a smile and closed her eyes.*

Luna: You usually laugh at somethin' funny, not say it. *She spoke in a more friendly manner.*

Champion: I had an idea.

Luna: 'Bout wat?

Champion: To slightly go off topic for a little moment. I feel Rostical has many uses. Some can be used for survival and a way of life. It can also be used for entertainment.

Luna: Entertainment? *She grunted in disgust.*

Destiny: (How is Rostical used for entertainment?)

Luna: (I dunno-)

Champion: A beautiful village of unusual people- *She quickly shook her head and opened her eyes, swaying to each side due to the ship.* And for offensive. I believe using combinations of each Rostical or using what you have to your advantage.

Luna: O-K?

--

*Karol looked up in thought, kicking his legs while Luna sat beside him observing her nails.*

Karol: Hrm, ermm, hmm, harh-

Luna: Aye? Wat are ya doin'?

Karol: S-Sorry. I like to hum.

Luna: I thought you were a dancer, aha.

Karol: Nee hee.. Singing halps me relax.

Luna: Why do you need to relax? *She grunted, raising an eyebrow in confusion.*

Karol: It doesn't matta.

Luna: Oi. *She grunted again and leant to the side, purposely nudging Karol.*

Karol: I some times feel useless.

Luna: H-Huh? *She whispered on her breath in shock.*

Karol: Everywon is doing what they want to dooh.. I still haven't done anyfing to halp find my mumsy and dadsy.

Luna: Nah, don't be like that, aye. *She looked up to the sky and stared at the darkening clouds the ship sailed towards.*

Karol: Loona?

Luna: You're pretty epic with your stupid dances, aye. You've helped us out heaps, possibly even saved our arses from life or death situations.

Karol: Me?

Luna: Just 'cause we're progressin' faster than ya, doesn't mean shit.

Karol: P-Poop? *He looked at Luna in confusion.*

Luna: Ah, I'm not usually good with this stuff, but, like.. We'll be here for ya, we'll help you find your parents when we get some info.

Karol: Yooh will? *He spoke with a smile and appreciation.*

Luna: Just, don't tell anyone I said this, aye.

Destiny: (Luna...) *She thought to herself, as if she was smiling.*

Karol: O-Of course!

Luna: That shit you were hummin' before, sounds kinda rehearsed.

Karol: Ah huh. *He nodded his head and started to kick his legs again.* I want to do my own original song.

Luna: "Oh yea? I could help ya out some time."

Karol: Yooh? *He looked unconvinced.*

Luna: Aha, you little shit- *She grunted, placing her hand on Karol's head.* I'm a writer.

Karol: W-What? *He spoke with a dropping jaw, as if he wasn't expecting that.*

Luna: Yea. I like to write fantasy stuff.

Karol: Like what?

Luna: "Well, exactly wat I'm goin' through. *She spoke with a smile, as if she was recollecting her previous stories.* They aren't good enough though, so it's not like I got published or anythin'."

Karol: Pub-leashed?

Luna: Don't matter. Wat do you like singin' about?

Destiny: Yeu.. *She floated down, gently landing on top of Luna's head.*

Karol: Fwiends or famwily.

--

Klaus: *He squinted his eyes inside the swirling darkness, watching Sheridan and the men stand around him.* (I wasn't there, when my son needed me the most.. My drive.. My drive to avenge my flesh and blood!)

*Klaus suddenly screamed and the shadows pulsed around him, causing Sheridan and the men to step back with gasps.*

Sheridan: What?

Klaus: "Your pitiful drive is nothing compared to mine!"

--

Rachael: *She straightened her arm, watching Lezard, Karol and Nathan walk ahead.* Let them just absorb what's happening before we all walk in.

Luna: OK.

Champion: Oh my, understandable.

Lezard: *He walked into The Frozen Backwater village, observing the fire-based damage.* (I was too late?)

Karol: Lezard?! *He ran into the village, tripping on his own foot.* Oof- *He fell to the ground, coughing out dirt.*

Lezard: Karol, I was too late. *He walked forward, continuing to observe the destruction of the village.*

Karol: Umm-

Nathan: *He walked over Karol and grunted, picking him up with one hand.* Were we really too late?

Trevour: *His armour rattled, as he staggered into the village.* Whoa, this situation looks temperamental! *He mumbled in shock, staring at the glass on the ground.*

Karol: *He brushed dirt off his pants, looking at Nathan.* F-Fanks, Nafan.

Nathan: Lezard? *He mumbled, sympathising with Lezard.*

Lezard: *He noticed Millard's cone-shaped hat, causing him to rub his arm in a comfort-like manner.* He was here.

*Nathan, Karol and Trevour walked towards Lezard, watching him pick up the hat.*

Lezard: "I will avenge my mother and father's death." *He brushed charcoal off the hat, placing it on his head.*

Nathan: Who did this?

Lezard: I don't know who's to blame.. Mother and father monster are gone. *He spoke with quivering lips and adjusted the cone-shaped hat on his head.*

--

Rachael: A Hi-Ougi?

Trevour: I don't know much about these types of Ougis-

Karol: I know a lot about Hi-Ougis.

Rachael: How?

Karol: *He looked down, staring at Trinity and Infinity.* It's my bloodline.

*The twins stood back to back and held each other's hands, closing their eyes.*

--

*Twortz and Sofia flashstepped into a large stone room with everything painted different shades of silver.*

Sofia: Here are your new clothes. *She nudged her head towards a rack of platinum coloured armour.*

Twortz: *She took a deep breath and suddenly looked uncomfortable, gently touching her arm.* What-?

Sofia: The Rasticplash of being pulled into a flashstep. Get used to it.

Twortz: That is no way to speak to your superior.

Sofia: Hahehahe. *She laughed in a condescending-like manner.* What a feat you pulled.

Twortz: She had it coming. Are you going to judge me?

Sofia: Judge? No. I did the same thing.

Twortz: By joining the captains?

Sofia: I was already a captain. I killed two others to gain my seat. One was Kieran and.. I can't seem to remember the other? *She looked up, placing her finger on her lips in thought.*

Twortz: *She shook her head, as if she didn't care.* Where is PKMY?

Sofia: Pee-Kay-Who?

Twortz: She's a captain, short red hair.

Sofia: Oh! PKMY.. Yes, she recently ran away from the warriors.

Twortz: But, this couldn't have been more than two years ago!

Sofia: Ya ha. Don't worry, we're trying to find her whereabouts.

Twortz: (So, she's still out there?!) *She frowned in thought.* (I will kill you, PKMY.)

--

Klaus: You don't care for Sasuke or Asuna? Or even the citizen's of Silver Wind Island? What kind of Susanoo are you-?

Arcadia: Have you seen the environment?! *Her image started to become transparent.* Or are thou purposely turning a blind eye for it?!

Klaus: It's a necessity!

Ginger: Brother! The planet is dying without its power!

Klaus: *He clicked his fingers, causing a swirl of aurora to sway around his hand, solidifying into the scythe.* If it's a Sacred Knight, then I will research about them.

Arcadia: Thou can't!-

Klaus: Wake up! *He pushed forward and a blast of aurora shot Arcadia in the head.*

Arcadia: Herh-? *She fell back, bursting into tiny white orbs as soon as she touched the ground.*

Ginger: "Arcadia!-"

Klaus: Yeoshh- *He turned around and suddenly warped out of Ginger's sight, leaving behind twinkles of aurora coloured light.*

Ginger: B-Brother.. *She suddenly gasped in realisation and turned around, as if she had no time to be sad.* Arcadia!

--

Arcadia: *She gasped into consciousness and coughed out blood.* That was close-

*Arcadia sighed in relief and leant back in her wheelchair, wiping off the accumulating sweat on her face.*

Arcadia: Was it due to my previous fight with Niklauseh? Thy don't understand why thy was weakened. *She listened to the sounds of hollow footsteps run towards the room.*

Ginger: *She flicked open the curtain, intensely staring at Arcadia.* Are you hurt? Please respond!

Arcadia: It's unusual seeing thou with such emotions, Ginger.

Ginger: Why is he doing this? It's hard to understand one's logic when they're filled with emotion. Ey.. *She spoke with watering eyes.*

Arcadia: *Her golden eyes reverted back to their respective hazel and red colours.* Ginger-

Ginger: "What's this about being ordered to kill my brother?!"

Arcadia: "Thy was told the order to return the Aurorions very recently-"

Ginger: Why...? *She whispered on her breath, overwhelmed with negative emotions.* Why do you do this behind my back?

Arcadia: .. Thy didn't do it behind your back-

Ginger: Then why didn't you tell me?! *She screamed and angrily took a step forward.* This is my family, Arcadia.

Arcadia: Thy understand-

Ginger: Do you really?!

Arcadia: H-Huh? *She spoke in shock.*

Ginger: You have no family! And you have no friends! How can you possibly understand what I'm feeling?! Please respond!

Arcadia: *Her eyes watered, as she stared at Ginger with a dumbfounded look.* ...

Ginger: I trusted you! How could you hide something so important?!

Arcadia: Thy'm just doing what thy'm told-

Ginger: Ey, Arcadia. I understand your logic now. *She turned around and started to walk away.* Get lost.. Do as you're told.

Arcadia: ...

Ginger: *She stepped onto the veranda, as a door appeared behind her in a gulf of flames.* (Niklauseh, I will stop you.. But I will not kill you.)

--

Champion: *She leant over Karol, gently placing him on the deck.* I think the fresh air and sun will do him good.

Rachael: Excellent. I'm quite tired myself. *She spoke abruptly and walked towards the cabin.*

Karol: A-Ah.. Where? *He started to regain consciousness.*

Champion: Welcome back, Karol-

Karol: W-What happened? Where's Twevour? *His questions caused the guild to remain silent.*

Whitehead: *He silently steered the ship, as if he knew something bad happened.* ...

Rachael: *She closed the door behind her, resting her back against it.* ...

Karol: Where's the evil member? *He glanced to each side for Zazark in a half awaken state.* Twevour-?

Luna: He's dead. *She abruptly shouted out and quickly turned around to face the ocean.*

Nathan: Luna!

Rosemary: ...

Lezard: Well.. You see.. *He looked at Karol with clear signs he had been crying.*

Karol: T-Twev.. H-He died? *He spoke with understanding and disbelief.*

Champion: *She looked out into the ocean, as a tear silently ran down her face.* (A child at that age should not grow accustomed to death.)

Karol: Trevour..? You're gone? *His eyes started to water.*

Destiny: (Why did you blurt that out?)

Luna: (I can't..) Just shut up, please.

Destiny: *She floated in Luna's arms and started to purr.* Yuerr.

Nathan: He wanted us to tell you something-

Karol: Na uh. *He shook his head and started to cry, as he screamed at the clouds.* Why did you weave me?!

Lezard: Little meister-

Karol: "He called me that! Stahp!" *He screamed at Lezard.*

Nathan: That's enough! *He shouted in a very deep and angry tone.* You aren't the only one that's upset about this!

Karol: N-Nafan? *He looked surprised and glanced at each member on the deck, noticing their depressed faces.*

Nathan: "He wants you to sing your song and to never give up on the guild! Got it?!"

Karol: *He started to sob.* No! Why?! *He started to hit the deck in a girly-like manner.*

Champion: Karol.. *She sniffed and wiped away the tears, hobbling up to Karol.* Is this what Trevour would want?

Karol: I dhon't know! He's dead!

Luna: *She sighed with a blocked nose.* This sure beats watchin' a drama show.

Destiny: (Yeup.)

Karol: He looked after me. *He cried on his own little fists, as he rocked back and forth for self comfort.*

Champion: ...

Lezard: ...

Alan: (I didn't realise these people valued Trevour so much.. They're just as upset as us.. His real family-)

Nathan: When a Scoldrant User loses a member of their pack, we usually farewell them with one last message.

Lezard: *He adjusted his cone-shaped hat and looked at Nathan.* ...

Karol: Nafan?

Nathan: And there's only one message I want to tell him. *He walked to the middle of the deck and stared up to the clouds.* Trevour, we love you!

Karol: ...

Nathan: Trevour, we love you!

Champion: Trevour-

Nathan and Champion: We love you.

Rosemary: Trevour-

Alan: Trev-

Felipe: Brother-

Rosemary, Alan and Felipe: We love you.

Lezard: Trevour, we love you.

Luna and Lezard: Trevour, we love you.

Destiny: (Trevour, we love you.)

Karol: *He watched the entire guild scream at the top of their lungs towards the clouds.* Twevour, we love yooh!

The Rostical Guild: Trevour, we love you!

Meister Siblings: Trevour, we love you!

The Rostical Guild: Trevour, we love you!

Meister Siblings: Trevour, we love you!

The Rostical Guild: Trevour, we love you!

Meister Siblings: Trevour, we love you!

The Rostical Guild: Trevour, we love you!

Meister Siblings: Trevour, we love you!

*Rachael slowly dragged her back down the door and sat behind it, trying to shut out the sad cries.*

Rachael: Trevour... We love you.. *She spoke with quivering lips and wiped away a tear before it fell down her cheek.*

--

*A black demonic-like figure slept deep inside a cave, trapped in different coloured glyphs which glowed across the room.*

?????: Tsssss?! *It suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a bright eerie yellow light which glowed from its eyes.*

-

*Ridley sat in a small dusty library and adjusted glasses which he wore for an unusual reason.*

Ridley: Interesting- *He mumbled while he read and suddenly gasped in disbelief.* This energy signature?!

*Ridley lowered the glasses and started to shake in shock, as if something bad has happened.*

Ridley, I understand the activation of the four Unknown Territories' glyphs have disturbed nature's Astragons... Your seal, Gabby, it's weakened, hasn't it?"

-

*The black demonic-like creature screeched, causing several of the glyphs keeping it inside to shatter and weaken.*

-

Ridley: *He closed the book and stood up, slowly walking out of the room.* I'll finish off our dream before I visit you...

*Ridley walked out of a room with glowing door frames and stepped into another room, finding himself in a research facility.*

--

*Twortz stood on the spot with a growing smile and listened to the sounds of the wind blowing the trees in the very far distance.*

Twortz: *She took a step forward, watching a multi-layered warp in the air show her reflection.* I have found it.. The last Unknown Territory.

*Twortz giggled to herself in accomplishment and pressed her hand on her warped reflection, causing an enormous image of a castle to appear in front of her.*

Twortz: "I will tell the Consultant about my findings immediately."

Chapter 1: Blood Bath

*A demon-like creature glanced across a multicoloured cave with double vision, as if it just started to wake up.*

?????: *It looked around the cave in disorientation, ignoring the slight hum from several glyphs surrounding it.* Where...?

*The creature's eyes fixated on a nearby broken glyph, causing its eerie yellow eyes to glow brighter.*

?????: "These glyphs, they're... They're locking me inside?!" *It spoke with a computerised voice and started to take deep breaths, as if it started to panic.*

*The non-cracked glyphs started to shake, as emotions continued to fill the creature.*

?????: "Why am I being trapped?!" *It shouted with an echoing computerised voice and all the glyphs around it violently shattered away.*

*The cave started to darken, as the glow from the fading glyphs flickered into darkness.*

?????: This... Hunger? *It touched its black scaly body and felt its stomach.* "I crave.. Neurons?"

*The demon-like creature took a step forward and suddenly disappeared, causing the dark ground to crack where it stood.*

--

*The creature suddenly appeared outside and squinted its eyes, glancing directly at the sun.*

?????: Who am I? What purpose do I have here-?

*An eagle-like screech caught the demon's attention, as a human-sized raven dived down, directly towards the creature.*

?????: No! *It reached over its shoulder, as if it was going to grab a bow and arrow.* An arrow?

Scoldrant: "Skarh! Tailwind Slash." *Its screech echoed and its talons suddenly tripled in size, alerting the creature.*

?????: An Azure Burst? *It spoke in confusion, as if it didn't know anything.*

Scoldrant: *It flapped its long wings and elegantly spiralled into striking distance, slashing its talons across the demon-like creature.* Skarh!-

?????: *The sounds of the wind noticeably deepened, as everything moved in slow motion.* (My body? It's-)

*The creature swayed its arm across, watching its hand wave through the Scoldrant's shattering talons.*

?????: (What is my name?) *It spun around at blinding speeds and watched the Scoldrant flap towards the ground in slow motion.*

Scoldrant: *It violently spiralled into the ground and screeched, intensely staring at its broken talons.* S-Skarh-?!

*The demon-like creature suddenly appeared directly in front of the Scoldrant and gently waved its hand, slapped the Scoldrant back into the air.*

?????: My strength? *It suddenly smiled, revealing canine-like teeth.* But why am I wearing no clothes?

Scoldrant: Skar!- *It violently hit the ground, causing a loud crack to be heard.*

?????: Disrupting my thoughts- *It looked up, glaring at the Scoldrant.* Will you give me your Neurons?

Scoldrant: Sk- *It screeched in pain, as one of its wings had snapped.* Skarh!-

?????: *It flashstepped directly in front of the Scoldrant.* Feed me- *Its eyes glowed, causing the Scoldrant's eyes to suddenly glow yellow too.*

Scoldrant: "Skarhhh-" *It twitched in shock, as if its body was reacting to the yellow-eyed symptom.*

?????: Now- *It raised its arm and its fingers suddenly extended like vines, piercing into the Scoldrant's body.*

Scoldrant: Skarh!- *Its body suddenly burst into tiny white orbs, leaving behind orange blood on the creature's vine-like fingers.*

?????: That tasted great-

*A heartbeat-like pulse thumped through the creature's body, causing it to lean forward in pain.*

?????: No! (What have I become? I'm a good-)

*The demon-like creature thought to itself in confusion and made unusual computerise-like sounds, before triggering a flashback.*

--

*Two men walked through a beautiful forest, looking at a large lake.*

?????: *He brushed his hand through his short black hair.* Do you get the hypothesis in the formula?

?????: *A blonde haired man in robes, nodded his head and squinted his blue eyes, adjusting poorly fashioned glasses on his face.* I get it.

Black Haired Man: Superb-

?????: Ha ha.

Black Haired Man: What is it? *He looked at the man, staring at his glasses in confusion.*

?????: "My name is Ridz and I'm the incredibly smart." *He chuckled, glancing at the black haired man in a condescending, playful-like manner.*

Ridz: "You have nothing to worry about, Gabriel."

Gabriel: "Ha ha, sure, just because you're the genius of the city." *He punched Ridz on the shoulder.*

Ridz: *He sighed, rubbing his shoulder.* "You've always had such a strange way of displaying compliments."

Gabriel: But seriously, I just want to protect everyone. *He took several steps, kicking a rock into the lake.*

Ridz: *He watched the water ripple, nodding his head in agreement.* I know, so do I-

*A high-pitch scream echoed in the forest, causing a flock of birds to fly away.*

Gabriel: W-What was that?

Ridz: I don't know. *He looked startled, staring at a cluster of bushes in front of him.* Whoever it is, sounds like they're in trouble!

Gabriel: *He closed his eyes, pushing up his glasses.* Let's go- *He watched Ridz run towards the bushes, waving his arms in shock.* We don't know what's out there!

Ridz: Someone is in trouble. *He took large adamant-like steps, running towards the sound of the scream.*

Gabriel: (We don't even know what the reason was for warranting such a scream-) *He gritted his teeth in thought, chasing after Ridley.*

--

*The demon-like creature snapped out of its flashback and started to breathe heavily.*

?????: "Ridz? Ridley.. My friend.. That's right! *It looked up, as if memories started to flood its head.* We're good people, that's right.. We want to protect anyone in need."

--

Ridley: *He ran through thick bushes and took deep breaths, squinting his eyes.* ...

Gabriel: Ridz, w-wait up! *He awkwardly stepped forward, as his robes became entangled in the bushes.*

Ridley: *He ran into a small clearing and gasped with widening eyes.* ... *He stared at a large Scoldrant, watching it arch over a small child.* B-Boy! Are you okay?!

Scoldrant: Groarh? *It quickly tilted its head up, staring at Ridley.*

Child: I-I was just exploring th-the forest t-to help activate my Remenistal powers! *He whined in fear, sobbing each word.*

Ridley: Just relax!-

Gabriel: *He stumbled behind Ridley, recovering his body posture.* Ridz, what is it?

Ridley: Umm- *He looked over his shoulder, stepping back in shock.* Scoldrant-

Scoldrant: *It looked down and glared at the boy, causing the child to fall unconscious.* Groarh! *It stood up and faced Ridley, taking several steps towards him.*

Gabriel: W-We didn't think this through- *He mumbled at Ridley, intensely staring at the Scoldrant.* .. Did we?

Scoldrant: Grrraaaorrrrr. *It raised its arm and streams of lightning flashed around its wrist.*

Ridley: *He stared at the lightning with widening eyes.* ...

Gabriel: "Ridz, it's a Remenistal using Scoldrant. We need to run!"

Ridley: ... *He tightened his hands and gritted his teeth, bracing himself.*

Gabriel: Ridz?!

Ridley: I need to save the child, Gabby.

Gabriel: *He sighed and smiled, reaching up his sleeve.* What do you want me to do? *He calmed himself down, pulling out a plank of wood.*

Ridley: *He looked at Gabriel, nodding his head with a smile.* Judging by our distance and calculating its possible Neuron output, the Remenistal will strike in fourteen seconds.

Gabriel: And I care about statistics? *He tightened his grip around the plank, causing it to fold out and curve.* (Easy storage-) *A string connected the ends, forming itself into a large bow.* Any weak spots?

Ridley: *He mumbled, observing the Scoldrant from top to bottom.* The Neurons are weakest in its left arm.

Gabriel: Left arm? *He pushed his glasses up, raising the bow in confidence.*

Scoldrant: *It took a step forward, suddenly flashstepping behind Ridley and Gabriel.* ...

Ridley: Gabby!

Gabriel: Got it. *He quickly spun around on one foot, pulling the string back.* (This feeling is fantastic!) *He smirked and tilted his head to the side, squinting one eye.*

Ridley: *He watched the Scoldrant lean over Gabriel, raising its arm in the air.* (It's going to hit Gabriel?!)

Scoldrant: Rrrrrarh. *It formed a fist, causing flashes of lightning to spark around its body.*

Gabriel: *An arrow made of wind hummed around his bow.* (Need a little more time-)

Ridley: (There's no time-) *He frowned in desperation, jumping in front of Gabriel.*

Scoldrant: Groar! *It punched Ridley on the shoulder, causing strings of lightning to burn his clothing.*

Ridley: Arh! *He fell to one knee, grunting in pain.*

Gabriel: (Sorry, Ridz-) *He flicked the string, blasting the arrow into the Scoldrant's chest.*

Scoldrant: Grarh!- *The arrow pushed the Scoldrant back, scraping its feet along the ground.*

--

*Gabriel glanced at his black scales in confusion, as if he didn't remember what happened.*

Gabriel: I was a researcher and used my creations in battle? I see.

*Gabriel squinted his yellow eyes, as if he was comprehending what happened in his flashbacks.*

Gabriel: *He glanced at his black scaly fingers, twiddling them in confusion.* Then.. What happened to me?

--

Gabriel: You know your experiment that you used to let me gain these powers?

Ridley: Y-Yes.

Gabriel: Well, I wanted to surprise you by doing the same thing.

Ridley: For what purpose?

Gabriel: "By having your affinity use all four elements at once." *He whimpered in pain, gritting his teeth.*

Ridley: When did you do these experiments?

Gabriel: Just before our confrontation with Raphael.

Ridley: "How, you had no time?"

Gabriel: The reason why I was shocked when you told me about the affinity was because-, argh- *He wheezed, noticing his fingers shake in a sickly-like manner.* It kind of felt like you ruined the surprise.

Ridley: Why, advanced experiments in the category are usually conducted by myself-

Gabriel: I thought I found the right formula, so I needed to test it. On my way to tell you, I found an Elementalist.

Ridley: "Really?"

Gabriel: It worked- *He coughed, looking up to Ridley.*

Ridley: But?

Gabriel: Something overloaded the poor girl and she suddenly exerted aggressive like behaviour.

Ridley: (Sounds like it must've altered the way her body responds to Neurons or Astragons if she responded in such a manner-)

Gabriel: Her pupils dilated and completely turned into black. Before I had a chance to do anything, she fled.

Ridley: Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Gabriel: I was embarrassed-

Ridley: Your embarrassment caused this woman- *He noticed Gabriel struggle to breathe in exhaustion, causing his anger to subside.* Okay, so why did you tell me now?

Gabriel: Something is burning inside.

--

Gabriel: "What happened? I was sick? *He looked up with his eerie yellow eyes and observed the vegetation around him.* Have I been moved? I don't recognise this place?"

*Gabriel stared at several trees and triggered a flashback of the same area with a slightly different landscape.*

Gabriel: "How long have I been asleep for?"

*Another heartbeat-like pulse thumped through Gabriel's body, causing him to unintentionally release a clear, visible wave into the air.*

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*Several human-sized, kitten-like Scoldrants played amongst themselves, deep inside a grassy forest.*

Scoldrant: Mreup! *It purred and stepped forward, as a visible air-like pulse waved past it.*

*The other Scoldrants looked at the one kitten-like Scoldrant in curiosity, as if they knew something was wrong.*

Scoldrant: *It twitched and looked down, as its eyes suddenly glowed an eerie yellow colour.* Mreeeorw! *It growled in an evil-like manner, startling the other Scoldrants.*

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Gabriel: "What was that?" *He spoke in confusion and leant up, glancing around him.*

*Gabriel listened to distant trees rustling in the wind created by the pulse that released from his body.*

Gabriel: Something like that happened before.. Before my physical transformation. *He held the side of his head, triggering yet another flashback.*

--

Ridley: Gabby, what symptoms are you-?

Gabriel: I don't think I'll make it.

Ridley: Huh? Don't talk like that!

Gabriel: Ridz? *He paused, glancing at Ridley in surprise.*

Ridley: We haven't even diagnosed the condition or-

Gabriel: *His fingers violently cracked backwards, causing Ridley to cover his mouth in shock.* Argh!

Ridley: ...

Gabriel: *His nose started to shrivel, as a gust of wind slowly began to swirl around him.* Sorry-

Ridley: Sorry for-?!

Gabriel: Karh- *His eye's golden shine faded, as it slowly started to glow an eerie yellow colour.*

Ridley: *He jumped back in fright, staring at his eyes with a dropping jaw.* (His eyes, they're not golden anymore?!)

Gabriel: Ridz, it hurts! *His voice suddenly changed tone.*

Ridley: *He took quick overwhelming breaths, trying to analyse the situation.* (His voice sounded odd like a Rosterology console from the research laboratory.)

Gabriel: I-I, can't control my emotions? *His face changed from anger to sadness to fear.*

Ridley: *He gasped and lowered his arms, scanning Gabriel with his eyes.* I d-don't know what's happening.

Gabriel: *He hissed in pain, watching parts of his skin shed off his arms.* My skin burns!

Ridley: (H-His skin?! Are they scales?!) *He thought in terror, intensely staring at Gabriel's arms.*

Gabriel: Ridz, you need to use the device to seal- *He paused in mid-sentence, yelling in pain.*

Ridley: The technique I used to subdue hurricanes?

Gabriel: *He enthusiastically nodded his head in pain, watching his eyebrows sway to the ground.* (My eyebrows?!)

Ridley: Gabby?

Gabriel: *He ignored the loss of his eyebrows, looking at Ridley.* "I know you're smart enough to make quick adjustments to use it as a-"

Ridley: As a barrier type seal. *He angrily shook his head, stamping his foot in frustration.* "I could, but stop talking like this-"

Gabriel: Like-?

Ridley: Like you're done for!-

Gabriel: Look at me! *He shouted and shoved his fingers in his face, watching them dislocated several times by themselves.*

Ridley: I...-

Gabriel: "Please, Ridz. I wouldn't ask anyone else."

Ridley: "A-As researchers, we know not to give up when things look grim-"

Gabriel: "And being a researcher I know what I'm talking about."

Ridley: ...

Gabriel: *He squinted his eyes in pain, listening to sounds of bones cracking.* I can already feel the aggression consuming my body.

Ridley: *He hesitantly nodded his head with watering eyes.* Alright- *He stood up straight and looked around, mumbling in thought.* I'll need to find a good place-

Gabriel: In the cave. *He spoke in pain, as the winds around him grew stronger.*

*A strong gust of wind caused Ridley to slightly bend back, catching his attention.*

Ridley: *He stared at the wind, glancing at Gabriel.* (I only just realised, this sudden wind is Gabby's energy! The sheer level of his power is causing such a manifestation-)

Gabriel: H-Hurry!- *His eerie yellow eyes glowed brighter, as small rocks tumbled across the ground away from him.*

Ridley: *He noticed Gabriel's body slightly change shape.* (He doesn't have long-)

Gabriel: *He started to sweat, noticing the air warp around him.* Ridz, something is building up.

Ridley: (That Elementalist he spoke about... If the same happens to him-)

Gabriel: Argh! *He yelled in pain, as a yellow vortex pulsed in a circular-like motion.*

Ridley: Gah-

*The force pushed Ridley across the ground, causing his eyes to glow a shade of yellow.*

Ridley: Ouch- *He applied pressure on his toes, causing him to stop.* W-What was that? *Darkness enveloped his body, causing his eyes to revert back to normal.*

Gabriel: "Argh!" *He shouted in agony, as the yellow vortex blew into the distance.*

-

*The yellow vortex pulsed through a thick forest and brushed past docile Scoldrants.*

Scoldrant: *A yellow haired sloth-like Scoldrant dropped a handful of leaves and started to become aggressive.* Grooeewuth!

*Bird-like Scoldrants flapped from the treetops and violently screeched, diving towards other Scoldrants without the yellow eyes.*

Scoldrant: *A boar-like Scoldrant started to run away from the flock of aggressive bird-like Scoldrants, watching them fly after it.* Oarrrrh.

-

*A school of fish-like Scoldrants with yellow eyes swam around a shark-like Scoldrant, slicing it with their fins.*

-

Gabriel: Ridz, thank you.

Ridley: "Why are you thanking me?! Look what I've done to you!" *He grabbed Gabriel's arm, as tears ran down his face.*

Gabriel: H-Here- *He clicked his fingers, causing bright white light to blind Ridley.*

Ridley: Ah-? *He blinked and found himself deep inside the cave, causing him to look at Gabriel in shock.* (He can still teleport-?!)

Gabriel: Ridz!

Ridley: *He nodded his head and wasted no time, starting to prepare his experimental seal.* (I'm so sorry, Gabby!)

Gabriel: Please hurry. *He groaned, as several different coloured glyphs spiralled around him.*

Ridley: *He didn't respond, as he focused all his attention on the glyphs.* (I can't believe-)

Gabriel: *He watched layers of different sized glyphs draw themselves in the air and glyphic, symbol-like glyphs appeared on the cave walls and ground.* (I knew you could do it-)

Ridley: (I can't believe this is happening!-) *He sniffed and focused, watching the glyphs glow brighter.*

Gabriel: Ridz. *He spoke softly, as if he knew this was his last moment.*

Ridley: Y-Yes?

Gabriel: Continue our dream? Be it in this world or the next. *He smiled and a small prism-like glyph spiralled around his head, causing him to slowly fall into deep slumber.*

Ridley: *Tears ran down his face.* I will! I'll find a way to cure this weird reaction! *His sad-filled voice echoed throughout the cave.*

--

Gabriel: I see.. It's starting to make sense now..

*Gabriel breathed heavily, as if he was slightly emotional due to the flashbacks he saw.*

Gabriel: I am a good person? But.. What power did I use? I use arrows? Of.. Light?

*Gabriel grunted in pain, as if the memories were too much for him to handle.*

Gabriel: Everything is flooding back in one go-

*Gabriel shouted at himself with his echoing computerised voice and shook his head, as violet tears ran down his face.*

Gabriel: "I understand.. Elementalists.. But.. I feel something else is missing? One last flashback to connect-.."

*Gabriel reached up and stared at his hand, watching a whirl of white wind spiral around his black scaly fingers.*

Gabriel: This power is not of Neurons or Astragons? Is this the same power I recalled a moment ago? *He mumbled to himself in curiosity, triggering another flashback.*

--

*A massive crowd circled around the central in Silver Wind Island, staring at Gabriel and an abnormally large man with anticipation.*

Gabriel: Foul beast, you dare disguise yourself within this beautiful community?!

Ridley: *He stared at Gabriel from the front of the crowd.* (This Scoldrant has been spreading lies and hate between the citizens to make them despise the ruler.)

Gabriel: You have no right to take that shape of a man!

Scoldrant: *It snickered as all of its hair fell off at once.* I had a few believers, and I would've gotten away with the assassination of the ruler- *It sidestepped and revealed Grey and Ordin unconscious on the ground behind it, causing several people to gasp.*

Gabriel: Humph. *He smirked on one side of his mouth, reaching into the air.* You will meet the same fate as all my other foes! *White aura materialised around his hand and fluidly moved, forming itself into a bow.*

Villager: *She nervously watched from the crowd, staring at Ordin in disbelief.* (How did that Scoldrant take down the ruler and Ordin? I've seen Ordin fight and his skills have been unmatched.)

Scoldrant: Rarr! *It screamed with a darkening skin colour, causing veins to pop out around its neck and arms.*

Gabriel: Revealed your true self.. *He watched the bow solidify into its shape.*

Girl: Wow, his bow is made of light! *She spoke on her breath in pure amazement, causing nearby villagers to nod their heads in agreement.*

Gabriel: *His body shined a shade of blue, catching Ridley's attention.* Humph.

Ridley: (Gabby has only started to tap into the powers of Radiatons-)

Gabriel: "Swift Prism." *He pulled the string and fired an arrow of light, which suddenly blasted into a ray of light.*

Scoldrant: Harh- *It jumped to the side, closely avoiding the ray of light.* Misssssed-

*The light suddenly stopped just behind the Scoldrant in mid-air and exploded into a holy prism, trapping it inside.*

Ridley: *He listened to the crowd awe at the light, causing him to chuckle.* ...

Scoldrant: *It roared which couldn't be heard outside the shield and punched it, trying to break free.* What is this?!

Gabriel: *He glanced at the bow of light and flicked the string, causing the prism to implode.* What's done is done-

*Silence filled the air,