Maiden of the Silver Light: Season 3

By Max Mathesius

One fateful day, Aggerona emerge once more. From the depths of the darkest seas. Amulius, brother to the late treacherous Snake King Vilevelious takes action and threatens their world into chaos. With a plan to submerge the continents under the sea His forces easily overwhelms the Grass region of Anneria, neighboring continent of Mathias. With very little resistance surviving they fall back to Mathias for aid. Aware on every one of their move the Sea Lord sets his eye on Mathias where his brother last failed to overtake and destroy. The true power of the Aggerona army has emerged to take the field.
With the Baronia empire buried away, Alistor and his team set off to aid their friends in need and finish what was started. As the Rose spirits lay to rest, they stand at a slight disadvantage against the numbers of the Aggerona army greater than before. The odds are against them as Amulius take interest in them for defeating his brother.
A glimmer of small hope shines for Anneria on the tale of a Silver Maiden. A powerful warrior said to be long lost and sealed away in a deep sleep. She waits for her one true love to to find and awaken her. With not much to lose Alistor decides to seek the legend and gather all the help they can get.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479754489

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Copyright © 2012 by Max Mathesius.

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CONTENTS

Synopsis

Character Settings

Ch-1 The Dark Wave

Ch-2 Homecoming Approach

Ch-3 The Silver Light

Ch-4 A Washing Escape

Ch-5 Turbulent Waters

Ch-6 Anneria

Ch-7 Maiden Of The Silver Light

Ch-8 Rena Takes Flight

Ch-9 The Night

Ch-10 Prelude Into Darkness

Ch-11 Power Drink Dilemma

Ch-12 Summer Daze

Ch-13 Moment Of Truce

Ch-14 Reminiscence Of Fire

Ch-15 Taishae’s Iron Wall

Ch-16 Darkest Hour

Ch-17 The Two Generals Of Love

Ch-18 Fire On The Mountain

Ch-19 Moon’s Day Off Another Love Story

Ch-20 A Closing Encounter

Ch-21 Endstar: The Tower Of Ages

Ch-22 Epilogue: The Next Journey

Preview The Crystal Symphony

About The Author

SYNOPSIS

O ne fateful day, Aggerona emerge once more. From the depths of the darkest seas. Amulius, brother to the late treacherous Snake King Vilevelious takes action and threatens their world into chaos. With a plan to submerge the continents under the sea His forces easily overwhelms the Grass region of Anneria, neighboring continent of Mathias. With very little resistance surviving they fall back to Mathias for aid. Aware on every one of their move the Sea Lord sets his eye on Mathias where his brother last failed to overtake and destroy. The true power of the Aggerona army has emerged to take the field.

With the Baronia empire buried away, Alistor and his team set off to aid their friends in need and finish what was started. As the Rose spirits lay to rest, they stand at a slight disadvantage against the numbers of the Aggerona army greater than before. The odds are against them as Amulius take interest in them for defeating his brother.

A glimmer of small hope shines for Anneria on the tale of a Silver Maiden. A powerful warrior said to be long lost and sealed away in a deep sleep. She waits for her one true love to to find and awaken her. With not much to lose Alistor decides to seek the legend and gather all the help they can get.

CHARACTER

SETTINGS

Alistor: Our hero forced back to battle Aggerona once again. Vilevelious older brother have taken action. He continues to train on developing his skills to unlock his potential after Zenmidas last left. Still somewhat reckless, he seeks to discover more of his past and origin.

Sairori: Peer and founder of the team. A skilled swordsman of old age. He refuses to just sit down and be over the hill.

Chris: The sarcastic marksman of the group. He can sometimes be provoking to the enemy, but knows when to get serious. He can utilize lightning at his disposal when needed, and be a hand full to the team.

Tannen: Skilled peer and skeletal reaper of their group. Utilizes his Scythe during combat at times and adept to many situations in battles. He can wield twin katana’s optionally as well.

Auroa: The team’s dark and quiet Air master. Calm natured but part of the life in the party. He is sometimes haunted by a past in his waking life. He love making works of art in his past time, but tends to daydream away. Losing his keen touch from reality.

Katty: Once a ninja and currently a warrior of gold. Best pal close to Alistor. He trained by his side time to time. Once part of a cat shinobi tribe and now a permanent member of Sairori’s mercenary group. He is currently looking for love.

Zolhalla: An ongoing nutcase who joined their side last quest against Baronia. He continues to fight at their side. A gladiator from the red lightning who smites in the name of justice. Sometimes his team mates find him a bit too nutty for his own good.

Claws: Once a mage but stopped for some reason. He claims it was because all he ever does was heal people. He doesn’t like talking about his past and he never explains why. He is a supportive team member who believes that true power comes from team work. He wears a black mask under his helmet. He currently serves Elena as one of her royal knights.

Character credits for Claws: Ian Butts.

Captain Steffbird: A bird captain they met on board who’s more than meets the eye. Skilled fencer and navigator on their journey to Anneria. He has control over the open waters and wields a surprise to unsuspecting foes.

Villains:

Amulius: Dark sea lord of and current ruler of Aggerona. He is the brother to the late Snake Lord Vilevelious. The power to control both the sea and darkness is at his disposal. While sarcastic, creepy, and vain, he is easy going compared to his brother. He trends to focus on his sense of charisma before anything else and breaks the fourth wall at times. Many others have lost him on many occasions in conversations. Black and Blue are his key colors.

Taishae: Main commander and Metal general above all else in Aggerona. He is Amulius man for the job sending out the monsters. While maintaining control and keeping the empire in line he is highly devoted.

Second Hand: Amulius second hand man and advisor to speak to when needed for any consulting. His lord rarely consults to him on anything serious. Not much more is known about him or even his agenda’s and motives.

CH-1

THE DARK WAVE

D ark mist erupts from sea, turbulent waters devours the shoreline. A group of survivors running and fleeing from a dark force waving banners of the Aggerona’s symbol on it.

Resistance was barely futile against the enemy as they arrived in mass waves of numbers. A dark tidal wave rise over the kingdom crash down on its walls. With the pitch of screams and panic erupting, chaos commenced all around as one building falls after another.

We can’t hold them any longer. The walls been breached, priestess we must escape while we still can. Claws! Open up the secret escape tunnel.

Yes sir! He commenced with no time to waste.

They all enter the secret passage of escape as monsters of various shapes and sizes crashed through the heavily locked gate of the palace. Massive dark smog from outside the kingdoms gates immediately poured down with a massive entity emerging from the gas.

Darn they’re here already. Commander…

Claws! Lead priestess Elena and the others to safety. I’ll hold them to buy some time.

Sir Aldous! The priestess shouted his name, taking one quick glance back at him he only quickly yelled Go! as Claws pulled her back to seal the escape passage with explosives, caving the entrance.

Tears were pouring down from her cheeks as Claws comforted her. She was in deep distress forcing him to carry her along the rest of the way with the others. They board a ship vassal taking sail immediately as they all look back witnessing the destruction of their home from the distance.

Everything is lost sniff… sniff… . Oh Maiden I pray to you for his safe return. Please… .

She looked upon the stars.

Don’t worry priestess. Claws comforted her. Commander Aldous will be okay. Somehow I have faith in him. So where do we head now milady?

To Mathias… We set course… Mathias. She repeated over and over in a low voice.

From outside the gates of the fallen Kingdom, the massive entity takes its first few steps while the smog started clear away. As long dark octopus like legs reached out to destroy what was left of the kingdom’s walls, he finally emerge accompanied with two others from behind the shadows. Their eyes beamed a bright red seen through the gases.

The Kingdom of Anneria is at our knees my lord. General Taishae spoke.

Ooo hoo hoo hoo indeed my metal faced friend indeed. Look at them all run in fear weeping their sorrows away. To the palace I say.

The three immediately make their way to the palace in mere seconds confronted by Commander Aldous with still some fight left in him. The monsters and Aggerona soldiers clash with him. He immediately unleashed a special technique bouncing some of them back.

He must be the one in Command my lord. The priestess and others have been confirmed of escape. The shadowy second in command figure updated him.

I say this GUY! This Guy! This GUUUY! whoever he is quite a natural. Holding that many off in the mere matter of time for a poor little dolly priestess to skedaddle. This is just like a doll house but with no tea Mmm.

Shall I step in to end this Amulius my lord? The metal General requested.

Mmm not yet this is starting to entertain me Taishae my man. Let’s sit back and watch hoo hoo hoo. I like a good ole show after locked away over the millennia. My my you guys take off from my little brother’s teaching too seriously have you.

They continue to watch the fight for a moment, minutes before Amulius second in command figure had second thoughts, regarding the escaped priestess. He was persistent on the matter for Amulius to take action on. General Taishae pressured Amulius to stop procrastinating as well, after Commander Aldous knocked back a few more of their soldiers.

Oh fine I’ll end this now… You two keep bugging me on this. He acted out in a childish attitude.

He approach Aldous as the monsters and the rest cleared out of the way. Aldous stood his ground as he surrounds him with some of his many tentacles like legs closing in at him.

So you’re the other half of the dark one… The commander quoted.

Oh please… Flattered Amulius. If you’re comparing me to my brother Vilevelious he is nothing compared to Mwah hoo hoo hoo.

Enough! Rawr! He unleashed one of his best attacks at Amulius.

The attack impacted him with no effect as he barely flinched. Commander Aldous took one step back but was immediately knocked unconscious by a simple whack to the head by one of Amulius many legs. He immediately lifted the unconscious commander with one of his legs and brought him closer. Poking at Aldous unconsious face for some cheap laughs, Taishae and his second in command had to remind him again on the priestess pursuit.

Oh fine! Tossing Aldous body aside to give the call. I already know where they’re headed anyway. Cause I spy. I see through this crystal eye I hold. Wait! Don’t tell me. It’s a place, a place. A place shifted with variety of fields, green lands, terrains, a Castle… A Kingdom! That brother failed to destroy. MATHIAS! He shouted with enthusiasm while they both slapped themselves in reaction to his fun and games nature.

That place I see… Where your other half met his demise and early end. The second in command took note on.

Taishae! I’m leaving you take charge on the situation and upholding the capital. They’re probably goanna send a request for aid obviously. He kept it clear and simple.

My lord… Is this necessary? Shouldn’t you take the throne on this glorious day? The metal General insisted.

Nah… I have other things to do. I’m lazy at this moment to be chasing some stragglers across sea. I hate giving victory speeches to our army anyway and you’re better at it. My favorite T.V show will be on soon anyway.

Show? The crowd wondered in confusion.

You there. Yeah! You in the audience watching this. I like watching you too Ooh hoo hoo. I know what my enemies are doing.

Who are you talking to? Questioned Taishae with amusement.

OH! Never mind… Just do as you see fit my metal friend. Use our monsters sparingly. He left it to Taishae as he took leave with his shadowy second in command.

They both vanished away within the dark smog of gas as Taishae gave his first command of order to one of the monsters.

You! He pointed to the biker looking monster. "Noxious! Your team will pursue the priestess and take the front lines. Set a course for an invasion to Mathias ha ha ha.

Wahoo! On the double General. We’ll give them a scorching welcome at their doors. He spoke with the feeling of anticipation and excitement whipping his chain at the ground.

With their plans ready and set Taishae stepped to the crowd from above the balcony of the palace to give his speech. Legions of the Aggerona army cheered on from below.

With the Continent of Anneria at our hands, we will make them pay for what they did to our late King, Vilevelious. A massive statue of their Snake King was unveiled. The true might of our army has emerged from the depths. Far too long we have waited from the other end of the mirror, and now is the time we act. Together we will destroy Mathias and soon the rest of the other nations with it. Onwards!

The legion from below cheer on as the scene transition through the crystal eye Amulius is seen watching through the palm of his hands.

Oh wow… And HE! Gets a statue. Where’s mine? I’m so jealous. He was acting like a child again while his second in command wondered what could they do about it.

But you said I recall hate statues? You usually draw faces on them. His second hand reminded to him.

Oh just kidding hoo hoo hoo. The one I hear defeated my brother somehow. That is my main lurk of interest right now. I’d like to meet that sucker anyway mmm. They just get so hyped up over the loss of my wee brother and I have a cup of tea here.

He was our leader… and of course your only family if there is any empathy left in you. He pity his lord.

Empathy? Ha! That is no longer part of me anymore hoo hoo. I could care less he is gone anyway. On that note, we never got along much. Of course we visit each other for the holidays or on special occasions. I baby him, he tries to bite me. Give him a good round on a swing on my merry go round and he hurls. Only good time we share I recall was our day at the cookie dough factory scaring people off running with their pants.

As his second hand listens on to Amulius ranting on, from Mathias a new day was beginning for everyone. The last of the remaining scrap piles from the Baronia Empire has been cleared off from the field since. Auroa and Chris were at the party’s home base sitting around with nothing much better to do.

So the Kingdom chose to dump the remains in the mystery region? Very productive and lazy of them. Auroa stirred a conversation.

"Yeah… Ha! First their entire fortress plows under the sea and the rest scrapped in the jungle.

Won’t be surprised if others spot it under sea. A massive fortress like that can’t be missed. On that note, what could the others be doing now?" He wondered.

Probably out training somewhere in the fields. Auroa assumed. Ever since they went back to rest Alistor been pushing himself.

Like we need any. We’re too good. Overconfident he was, he started lying on the couch to catch a snooze. Auroa returned to what he was doing.

Somewhere by the shores of Mathias Alistor is seen sparring with Katty and Zolhalla for their daily training. He dashes with a swift swing of his blade at Zolhalla caught dead in the middle of the battle. Katty builds up energy to unleash beams of golden colored projectiles at the both of them. Zolhalla blocked Alistor taking the blunt of the energy attack with his back. Katty rushed in with his Nova style dash with his staff in one hand. Zolhalla jumped in midair while Alistor still held on to him.

Ah ha! Zolhalla had something planned up his sleeve.

Katty missed his target; Zolhalla grabbed Alistor and threw him to him. Alistor hits Katty on impact bringing them both to the ground. Zolhalla then fires his red lightning technique giving them both the shock of a lifetime. They both got back up, Alistor charged back in and Zolhalla takes a defensive stance.

Is that all you both got? You’ll have to do better than that to best me.

Katty then interfere knocking Alistor down to go at him. Both their weapons clashed while Zolhalla stood at the sidelines. Katty’s Nova armor was very strong and durable for any attack Alistor threw back at him. They both stood at a standstill power of strength with both their weapons clashed together. Zolhalla then took this situation to his advantage and fired another round of his long ranged lightning attacks at the both of them. Alistor kept his guard up anticipating his move as he took Katty by surprise.

Not this time… Alistor was sharp on his surroundings.

He lets go with the struggle with Katty, grabs him from the waist, and pulls a reversal. His cape swoops and blinds Katty’s vision as he unleashes one of his special attacks. A bursting stream of blue light sent Katty flying into Zolhalla’s attack rushing to the center. The waves of red lightning impacted his body protected by his strong golden armor. The lightning started to retract back at Zolhalla, like a mirror due to its reflecting base ability.

Now for the finish. He pushed on to keep the combo burning.

The blue stream of light push Katty further on, building in strength till finally crashing into Zolhalla ending the battle. The stream of lights impacted him along with his own attack, bringing them both to the ground. Alistor was then exhausted, taking a seat on the ground for a breather.

I think that’s good enough for today… He concluded.

Yeah… Me too. Katty agreed. You improved since the last time we fought against the Baronia Empire. Man I’m hungry, let’s get back to the kingdom, and find Tannen.

The other two got up on their feet. After a short moment they helped him back up, ready to call it a day. They shared some laughs together while beginning to walk back. Katty suddenly notices a ship approaching to the shores.

Who is that? Katty wondered.

As the ship boards to land, a priestess came out and took her first few steps out. She then collapse as Claws and the others rush to her side. Feeling traumatized from what has happened she lost conscious. Alistor and the others decide to check it out.

CH-2

HOMECOMING APPROACH

T he three of them rush to Claws side immediately from the shores. He took a check on Elena’s temperature, a high fever pitched in and the crew on board panicked. Alistor and his team quickly guided them to the nearest hospital located in the Kingdom. Claws held her in his arms, dashing as quickly as possible following their lead.

Oh this isn’t good, hold on there. Fearing for the worst he worried.

Alistor tried assuring him from their worries as they quickly made pace through the fields.

Claw’s then suddenly lose balance and trips, the others took action immediately. Zolhalla shoves Katty in reaction for the priestess to land on him from impact. His body felt a bit of pain for the moment on ground, but he soon got back on his feet. Alistor helped Claws back up, helping him with the carrying of the priestess the rest of the way. They made their way through the gates of the Kingdom in no time in town followed by the whole crowd from the priestess ship.

Right this way, we’re almost there. Katty announced.

Alistor and his team soon spot Tannen from the distance in town. Tannen is on break enjoying a cup of tea at a table while reading the newspaper. The noise of a rushing crowd soon caught his attention. He takes a closer focus with his eye noticing Alistor and the others carrying a woman in distress. The crowd pass by him in a glimpse as Katty suddenly lost his balance this time getting trampled by the crowd behind.

Wha?

Katty flinched for the moment on ground; he soon regained his full balance completely like it was nothing. Sorry no time to explain. We’ll explain everything later. He ran off to catch up with Alistor and the whole crowd.

They arrive barging at the hospital doors as she was taken into medical attention immediately.

Claws and the others waited at the front desks hoping for the best. He gracefully thanked the three for aiding him in their time of need.

So who are you? Alistor asked.

Oh sorry… How rude of me to not introduce myself. The name is Claws. I am one of the knights from the Grass region of Anneria. I serve under Priestess Elena.

So what happened to you guys? Katty asked. You all seem pretty beat up. Who did this?

Claws paused for the moment in silence shutting his eyes. The others feeling the same way as well. Some went in tears but he came to his sense to finally speak.

"They came, from the midst of the darkest oceans floor. Our kingdom, Anneria was attacked by a force of demons and monsters. A massive wave of water came crashing at our walls, we fought back but stood no chance. Their numbers overwhelmed us and so we gathered as many survivors we could to flee to Mathias.

I’m sorry, must have been hard. Alistor felt for him.

Who could have done this? Any idea on the enemy? Zolhalla questioned.

The question made Claws to think for the moment. Trying to remember any exact details or description on the foe’s that attacked them. He suddenly reached out for a scrap of paper in his pocket and took a pen from the desks.

Let me draw this symbol for you guys. Maybe this will give us an idea.

He scribbled on the piece of paper, showed it to them as it immediately awakened Alistor to surprise. They had an idea who it was immediately, even from a badly drawn scribble.

That’s the Aggerona Empire. Alistor identified the evil behind to them.

We fought with them before, you tell them Alistor. Katty mentioned.

They were all open up in ears; he took a look at the door noticing Tannen watching him from outside. He shook his head queuing Alistor to tell them.

The Aggerona Empire attacked Mathias a few years back. They were originally imprisoned within the Demonacle Mirror for millennia’s. But somehow they were freed from an unknown force. It was always heavily guarded within a sealed off temple in Mathias. I was merely a boy becoming of age when they first attacked. The first enemies I’ve ever faced alongside with Katty and the teammates I’ve met on the way. From battle after battle we eventually collected all the pieces of the mirror, hoping it would seal them back. Master Vilevelious was their leader we came to face. I fought with him and barely even stood a chance, there was something he desired from within me, but I couldn’t figure what it was. The Demonacle mirror wasn’t strong enough to reseal them and it was destroyed in the process during the Snake King’s demise. Upon his death we thought it was all over. In his last words he mentions about an older brother that will cast vengeance for him and bring us to our demise.

And then there was the Baronia Empire. Katty blurted out while Zolhalla pulls out a big cameo poster