stories

Chapter 78

2007-11-07T04:04:00.000-08:00

Chapter LXXVIII

Shifu sighed as he look upon Tien. Raine was silent as she touched Tien's crystal coffin, she took a deep breathe before turning back to face Shifu.

"You said we have to come here. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong."

Shifu nodded, looking around. "The stones have never been wrong. Something sinister is happening here." Shifu then reached into his pocket and pull five blue glowing stones out. Whispering an incantation, the stones started spinning in him palm. Suddenly, the stones turned black and fell as ash into Shifu's hand.

"What does that mean?" Raine asked.

"This means my life is about to end." Shifu said, his face worried. Just as he finished the sentence, a black lighting struck Tien's coffin. The crystal turning black and shattered. Shifu and Raine quickly sheild themselves from the shards with protective magic.

"What is going on?" Raine screamed, looking at Shifu for answers. However, she was immediately distracted when she heard a familiar voice.

"This body is amazing... Its even better than my own." Tien said, looking at his own hands, as he laid in his coffin. He then climbed out and looked at the two.

"Well, fancy meeting you here." Tien said, looking at Shifu. With a single wave of his hand, Shifu's water shield broke and his skin started to turn grey. Within moments, Shifu had turned into stone. "That was easy."

"What are you doing Tien?" Raine screamed at him. Tien turned to face her, his blue eyes started to cloud with black aura, finally turning black.

"Let me introduce myself, pretty lady." Tien said, looking straight into her frightened eyes. She couldn't move, and her powers were somehow neutralised.

"I am the eleventh prince of darkness." He said, creating a black stone sword as he smiled. "Zera. This will be the body that i will use to destroy the ANGELS. They won't even see it coming."

Finishing, he swung his sword.

To be continued...

End Of Trinity: Beginnings

Preview of Trinity: Awakening

"Get out now!" Virgil shouted, pushing Nova out. Quickly, he closed the gigantic gate and turned to face the demon army. Nova shouted for Virgil, his wounds draining his strength. He was carrying the unconscious Raine in his arms, however he couldn't leave Virgil behind. Not inside Demonia alone.

'Nova... Leave. This is an order.' Virgil's voice boomed into his head. Nova couldn't only scream in anger before running away from the gate, silently praying for his general.

Virgil wounds were not healing, that thirteenth prince seems to have the ability to stop special abilities. He gasped as he plunged his finger into a deep wound at his side. Quickly, he drew incantation symbols over his body. He then started muttering an incantation quickly, pulling a blood red spear out of the ground.

His ability to quick spell powerful incantations have also been neutralised. He can only depend on the old ways now, as he faced the Demonian army quickly surrounding him led by the thirteenth prince. Virgil grinned as he swung his spear with great might.

"If i fall here, i'd at least take every single one of you along with me."

Chapter 77

2007-10-25T03:06:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXVII

Taking the hidden path into the ANGELS HQ, the hooded figure looked around for any guards. Today, the figure had promised not to kill. Just today, for it is a day to mourn for a close friend.

The figure levitated up the long flight of stairs leading into the hills, admiring the magic of the place. If the figure didn't possess the magical blood and eyes, there was no way to discover the place. Finally, the figure arrived at the main gates. Taking a step inside, the alarm rang.

"I knew it couldn't be that easy."

Two ANGELS suddenly materialised in front of the figure. However, before they could react, an invisible force pushed them backwards and pinned them onto the earthen hill wall. A powerful blow to the back of their necks, rendered them unconscious.

"Amazing. As to be expected of someone capable of discovering our base."

The figure turned to the source of the voice, Den. A powerful bolt of lightning brushed past the figure's head, tearing the hood away. Flowing snow white hair revealed themselves, their length reaching the figure's back. Den momentarily lost momentum. The intruder was a girl, not looking over the age of seventeen or so. Her piercing green eyes glared at him, then he felt a powerful force surround him. Unable to control his body, he could only struggle.

"You made a big mistake." She said, her voice echoing into his mind. "Why do you cover one side of your eyes? Let's see." Den's blindfold flew off, and his aura eye revealed to her. He could see the aura channeling into her mind, and her mind was releasing the magic that was binding him.

"So your powers comes from your mind." Den said, breaking his bonds effortlessly now, his aura overpowering her powers. "Now, you've made the big mistake of revealing my eye. I can see it now, your powers don't work when your opponents' aura is above you."

Pulling his blade out, Den charged towards the intruder with great speed. However, once again, he feel the force trap him and lift him off his feet. He looked at her, noticing her aura was increasing at an tremendous rate. Most of which is coming from her eyes.

Her green eyes had darker green ripples moving within her irises. "You are courting death, trying to fight a child of Heaven." She said, stretching her hand out at him. Slowly, clenching her hand into a fist. The pressure around Den increased, threatening to crush him.

"Stop it, Raine."

The pressure around Den disappeared, and he fell to the ground. As he slowly lost consciousness, he made out a tiny figure levitating on a staff beside the girl. He felt he must be seeing things. There was a teapot levitating along side the figure, then the world went black.

Chapter 76

2007-10-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXVI

"You can't use your illusions against me." Jies said, seemingly convincing himself. "My eyes protects me against it."

Shadow laughed, his laugh shaking every bone in Jies body. "You already are in my illusion."

"Impossible. I know i am still in reality."

"Reality has already become my ultimate stage for illusions."

Waving his finger slightly above Jies's eyes, Shadow smiled and whispered a spell. Immediately, Jies felt excruciating pain in his eyes, screaming as he felt his power drain from him.

"Now that we have taken care of that, let's go into the real deal." Shadow said. Jies blinked, as his eyes slowly regained focus. He saw Shadow's eyes turn a shade redder, his wings burst apart. The feathers forcefully plunged into Jies's eyes, as his tears turned to blood.

"Feel the pain and suffering for everything single living thing you have ever hurt." Shadow said. "Experience... Redemption."

Zes got distracted when he heard a piercing scream coming from some distance away. He knew it wasn't Shadow, as Shadow's aura was still present. A demon roared behind him, swinging it's mace. However, just before it could attack, it got blasted into chunks by Zans's shockwave.

"Pay attention, brother!" Zans shouted. "That is the scream of whoever who goes against Shadow."

"Nova! How's her wound?" Nika asked, streams of lasers pouring out of her fingers at the demons.

"I'm fine." Freyia said, refusing to allow Nova to take a closer look at her blood covered arm. However, Nova's agility overpowered her and he gripped her arm. Water pour out of his hand and washed the blood away. There was no wound, there wasn't even a single scratch.

"What... how?" Nova said, looking at Freyia in shock.

"I said I'm fine, didn't I?" Freyia said, smiling. "I can't be hurt."

Chapter 75

2007-10-18T06:35:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXV

Freyia looked at Shadow when suddenly an explosion erupted beside her.

"PRINCESS!" One of the elves shouted.

"She's fine." Nova said, holding Freyia in his arms. "Don't be distracted Princess. This battle is far from over." Nova said to the Princess.

"Will he be okay?" Freyia asked Nova.

"Who? Shadow? He's gonna be." Nova said as he defended a spell.

"Is he strong?" Freyia asked again.

Nova looked at the Princess, her eyes shown no emotions. "Yes he is Princess, Very strong." With that, the Princess' eyes lit up with signs of happiness.

Nova barely had time to react when he felt the axe swing behind him. He turned, trying to defend himself, when a thin beam of blue light sliced through the neck of the demon.

"What will you do without me, Nova?" Nika said, laughing as she blasted beams of concentrated light at the oncoming demons. Jies had opened a dark portal, and demons were pouring out. However, Nika couldn't see where he was, or where Shadow was.

However, Shadow's aura was shockingly present around them.

The ANGELS team quickly surrounded Nova, Freyia and the two elves. Zans quickly extended him arms out, and clapped them forcefully together. The shockwave created almost dividing the ground apart, slashing through the demon troops with malicious force.

Demon archers appeared around them, prepared to fire. However, Nika and Jaens using their power lasers, drew a circle around them. Causing a huge upheaval of earth wherever it touched.

Eva equipped her claws and dashed out towards the demons, tearing past them with amazing power and agility. Suddenly, a tail drilled out of the ground where Freyia was, the sharp scales tearing her arm.

"Princess!" The elves screamed in shock.

Chapter 74

2007-10-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXIV

"What is this! Why can't I summon my flames!?" Jies shouted in confusion.
"You!! What have you done to me!?"

Shadow smiled. "Maybe I have been with Virgil for too long..." he said, as he examined his new wings. "...It's been awhile since I fought I like this."

Jies sensed trouble, never has he felt so powerless infront of an enemy. He concentrated on his eyes, forcefully trying to extract power from the demonic eyes.

"It won't work you know." Shadow said looking straight into Jies' eyes.

At that moment, Jies felt something go through him. He looked down, it was his own spear. With a blink of an eye, the spear disappeared.

"What-" Jies coughed as he felt a sharp pain in his palms. He tried to move his hands, but to his surprise, he was unable to. Looking at his hands, he saw his spear, impaled into his palms.

"Oh how have I missed this." Shadow said, slowly de-materializing.

"This is an illusion isn't it? Argh!" Jies shouted as he felt his legs being impaled by his own spears once again.

"An illusion you say." Shadow's voice boomed in Jie's ears. "Maybe."

Jies felt his skin tear, as if being whipped by thorns, the pain was unimaginable. "I'LL BREAK THROUGH THIS STUPID ILLUSION! I WILL!" Jies screamed, now embedded by the spears.

Shadow slowly materialized in front of Jies. looking straight into his eyes.

"I can assure you..Jies, what's about to happen next isn't just... an illusion."

LXXIII

2007-10-17T05:21:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXIII

The city burned, crumbling to rubble. The battle between Shadow and Jies had taken its toll. Shadow knelt on the blackened earth, his blood flowing from his wounds.

"You can't defeat me." Jies said. "I have already surpassed you."

Jies's looked sadly at Shadow, wishing he had been more of a challenge. He was certained that Shadow was no longer a threat. Ever since Krill gave him those eyes. The third stage of the demonic eyes.

Shadow glared at Jies, trying to fight back those dark eyes that are piercing through his aura. They were similar to the ones Deras gave to Tien, however, Jies's Demonic eyes had a red emblem seemingly burned into his irises surrounding his pupil.

"It is your time now, Shadow." Jies said coldly as he conjured a blackish red burning spear in his hand. Letting go, the spear propel at Shadow at an incredible speed.

Shadow closed his eyes, preparing for the worst. However, the spear stopped, centimeters from its target.

Time stood still.

Tien appeared behind Shadow, dressed in complete white. He touched Shadow's exposed burned back, and the wounds healed. A glowing white spot appeared where Tien touched. The spot spread, consuming Shadow fully before dissipating.

"Why fight the way that asshole Virgil does?" Tien whispered into Shadow's ear. "Go back to the way you always liked to fight. Leave no traces."

Tien faded and time continued.

Shadow felt an alarming heat in front of him, yet he was unhurt. Opening his eyes, he gazed upon black feathers. The feathers burst apart, and reformed into two black wings on Shadow's back.

Shadow's aura escalated, and the force of it caused many of the buildings nearby to disintegrate. Jies shielded himself from it, using his flames. His shield lasted a second, before his flames extinguished. Try as he could, he find himself unable to summon anymore fire.

Jies stole a look at Shadow, his gaze locked onto Shadow's eyes. Shadow's eyes had turn from his original black to reddish purple.

Fall into my world, fool.

Chapter 72

2007-09-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXII

The Kilendian scout gasped in disbelief, the Demonian battalion that was coming to attack their fortress had been completely wiped out. He look upon the scene as the setting sun poured onto the desert ground. He had arrived just as the massacre was finishing. The killer of all the demons stood in the middle of the sea of dead bodies, clutching the demon general by it's throat. His long white hair was moving along with the desert wind, and with a shake of his head, he snapped the general's neck and flung him away.

The sun disappeared from the horizon as the killer turned to face the scout, his brilliant blue eyes piercing into the scout. The scout took in a deep breath, frozen in fear. However, the killer faded into oblivion.

"....Tien isn't dead." the scout muttered.

ANGEL's HQ

"There is no way that can be Tien." Zans said. "We know for sure."

Zen nodded as they stood in front of Tien's grave, his magically preserved body laid in front of them in a crystal coffin. His face at peace and smiling.

"It has to be an imposter." Zen said.

"Of course. However, that imposter is really strong." Jaens said from afar, approaching the brothers. "We may have to consider that this Tien in front of us isn't a highly powerful clone who Tien made for this very purpose."

"We have to head out now." Nika said, appearing out of thin air suddenly. "Shadow just paged our unit."

"Shadow is calling an elite unit out?" Jaens asked.

"It's for an escort and protect assignment." Nika briefed the team. "All of us are to go. There is a few grade S2 d.mage there, so we are to exercise caution."

"I'll go too." A female voice said behind Nika.

Nika turned and faced Eva, who had just conjured her ANGELS gear out.

"Let's go." She said.

Chapter 71

2007-09-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXXI

Shadow took a look around him. The city of Grandados was in ruins. The once vibrant city had been taken over by demons. Shadow knew he should have expected this to happen. The city was a neutral trade city, not under protection. Furthermore, it was rather close to Demonia.

"We came at a wrong time." Nova whispered to Shadow. As they observed the city from deep within a mountain pass. The city was in the middle of two mountain crossings, one towards Demonia and one towards the human cities.

A huge explosion erupted suddenly from the middle of the city. Out of the rumble and dust, a gigantic living tree sprang out and started smashing its thick branches at demons nearby. A brilliant flash of green light followed, and many demons were being strangled to death by vines that appeared out of nowhere. The source of the vines was a wooden arrow.

Just then, the tree caught fire and the vines were burnt when Jies appeared in an amazing burst of green flames.

"What is two elves and a human doing here? Courting death?" Jies bellowed. Shadow nodded to Nova who immediately dispersed himself into mist and flew towards the city. Shadow then drew a small symbol in the air, and blew into it.

Jies barely had time to react when a bright sapphire Phoenix descended onto him out of nowhere. He raised his hands and fought back at the Phoenix with his flames.

"This power, this heat." Jies exclaimed. "Shadow..."

The Phoenix burst into many balls of fire which exploded simultaneously, shrouding the whole of Granados in a cloud of blue flames.

Meanwhile, Nova returned to the Shadow with the two elves and the human. Shadow recognised the human, she was no human. She was Freyia. However, the two elves were unfamiliar to him. The male elf looked like a powerful wizard, and the female was carrying a bow, but without any quiver.

"What are elves doing so far away from your realm?" Shadow asked politely.

"We are acting upon Lord Tien's orders." the male said.

"Shadow! Let's end this!" Jies shouted suddenly, behind them.

Chapter 70

2007-09-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXX

Den's Triconium armor glew slightly blue under the sun, his right arm unarmored, his black spiky hair is now streaked with blue. His young face slightly weathered, his right eye was covered with a blue cloth. He was only using his left eye to see.

"No demon shall pass." Den whispered, however it felt like a thunderous scream to the demons.

"You cannot fool me. The White Lightning is Tien, and you are not Tien." The Demon general said and smiled. "Furthermore, we have no mage here. You are breaking the order for war, troop against troop, mage against mage."

"We do not follow that order." Den said. "We fight anything that threatens our people. Why attack us? Isn't Demonia big enough?"

"Fool... but no matter. How much damage can a fake White Lightning do?"

"That title was given to me by my mentor, the original White Lightning."

"You are the pupil of Tien?"

Den plucked a white blade out of the air. With a swift jab into the air, the blade left his hand. The blade went throught the general's heart and flew into the ground behind him, creating a huge shockwave which cause many nearby to collapse, slowly bleeding to death inside.

"That is my answer." Den said and removed the blue cloth from his eye. His right eye's iris was glowing blue, with a white cross in the middle, in the middle of the cross was his purple pupil.

He pulled a short blade from behind him, the blade was pure white. His signature light blue cloth attached to the end of the handle. He vanished from the remaining survivors' eyes, and their eyes closed forever in a matter of seconds.

Chapter 69

2007-09-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXIX

The ten thousand strong demonian troops march secretly towards the Xadian Pass, a hidden underground tunnel which will lead them straight behind the Kilendian Fortress, one of the 8 major fortress protecting man from the demons. Just as they reached the entrance, the leader saw a lone figure blocking the entrance.

The general jerked his head at the figure, and one of his subordinates sped forward on his nightmare horse.

"Who dares block the demonian army?" it said. "You must be very strong or very stupid to stand here alone."

The figure was covered in a dirt coloured robe, and he was hooded so they are unable to make out his appearance. The demon approached closer and detected a faint aura. It was of Human, and furthermore, weak.

The demon roared and jumped off his horse, brandishing his sword, he slashed towards the human. The robe flew off the figure and flew towards the demon. Laughing loudly, the demon attempted to slash through the robe, only to be knocked back flying from the impact.

Den's ANGELS armor slowly appeared, as thousands of small blades melted together onto his body.

"I am the White Lighting, Den." He shouted.

Chapter 68

2007-09-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXVIII

The army stormed into the Demonia camp. The general gasped in shock. It was barren and empty, only the tinted red sand gave any clue that something happened here.

Virgil stood far away looking at the scene. Closing his eyes, he turned around and with a sudden movement, gripped the air.

Jies choked as he materalised in Virgil's grasp.

"Ho? You are pretty strong." Virgil said, as Jies burst into flames and the flames flew out of Virgil's grasp, burning his hand. The flames reformed itself into Jies as he massaged his throat.

"So are you." Jies replied, noticing Virgil's hand heal back to normal immediately.

"I finally understand why it was so easy to kill you."

"You are unlike Shadow, a strategist. He is much more able to see what you can't" Jies said, staring coldly at Virgil. "You only rely on amazing prowess and ability."

"As long as Shadow can take that place, i can be as destructive as i am."

Jies laughed, before he vanished in flames.

Chapter 67

2007-09-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXVII

It happened in a split second, as blood started seeping out from the earth, grabbing anything it touches and crystallizing the moment the blood engulfs it's victim.

Jies stared in horror as he watched his demonic army solidify into crimson statues.

"You know, i never really got the whole army thing. I mean look at them, they're defenseless against surprise attacks such as this. Wouldn't you agree Jac... or something?" Virgil said as he looked at a horrified Jies. "You don't talk much."

"M...my... army." Jies was stunned, never had he seen a spell this powerful enough to disable an entire army in a single spell. Jies fell to his knees in front of Virgil, as if begging for mercy.

Virgil squatted beside Jies. "Now, tell me everything you know."

Jies hesitated "I.... I.. know nothing!"

"Suit yourself." Virgil said, and as he stood up, he took out a small knife and gently slit one of his fingertips with it. With that, Virgil turned and placed the bloodied fingertip on Jies' forehead.

"You won't feel a thing." Virgil said as he smiled coldly. The blood on the fingertip started to move, all around Jie's forehead, before heading on to the opening on his ear. Jies wanted to scream, but as he tried, no voice came as he felt the something cold moving in his ears.

Moments later, Jies dropped dead.

"This moron was right, he knew nothing." Virgil said as he wiped his fingers.

As he turned to leave, Virgil sensed movement. A lot, of movement approaching him. Virgil smiled as he S-un away.

Chapter 66

2007-09-09T09:46:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXVI

"Our reinforcements will only arrive two days later, the Demonian troops are closing in."

"ANGELS aren't giving us any reply, even after the announcement of being allies with them a month ago."

"The ANGELS' general Shadow has also disappeared after the battle with Jies."

The general nodded, hearing his advisers words. The general looked at the map on the table in front of him. Gadrie seemed to be a losing battle, they had lost many and reinforcements are having difficulty reaching them.

"Sir!" A scout barged into the meeting. "Someone is walking towards the front line, towards the Demonian camp."

"What? Who is it?" The general said, standing up.

"I don't know, he isn't one of us. He was wearing plain clothes."

Virgil reached the other side of the valley, and saw the large Demonian camp. He touched his ANGELS ring and his armor appeared, shimmering against his skin before it materialised. He continued forward and reached the camp. Demonian troops recognised his armor and immediately raised the alarm.

Virgil removed all his sealing rings and slit his wrist. Fresh blood flowed into the sandy ground, and with a life of its own, it spread in a circular line around the camp. In seconds, a blood red circle had been drawn around the camp. Jies appeared in front of Virgil, keeping his distance. Virgil's aura was so strong, Jies felt it was suffocating him. Something he had not felt for a long time.

"I am not like Shadow, i don't like to drag things." Virgil said, looking at Jies with his blood red eyes. His irises were blood red, the colour swirling around the pupil. The circle around the camp spread further in many symbols within the circle.

"Oh no! Stop him!" Jies shouted, but it was all in vain. The circle glowed bright red, and the symbols started to shimmer. Jies tried to teleport away, but he couldn't. He knew it was already too late.

Chapter 65

2007-09-08T08:24:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXV

"I'd be heading over to the Land of the Immortals now."

Tien tied a blindfold around his eyes, before he turned to smiled at Shadow.

"The librarian there will cure me of these demonic eyes, and he say he will find a way to get rid of my illness."

"It's possible?" Shadow asked. "Haven't you already weakened yourself more by accepting those eyes?"

"He said he can try, but the chance is slim. Anyway, you have to make sure you keep that moron under illusion. I have sent out a few of my soul clones to do some chores i am not able to do when over there." Tien said, adjusting his blindfold. "Also, my students and aides will come shortly to assist us. They are call Den, Jing and Qing."

Shadow nodded, and Tien went on. "ANGELS will be set up soon by one of my clones, another is asking the elves for help with Jing. The third will be on standby, he may not even be used. Everything is handled. However, brother, you have to make sure you follow my instructions for ANGELS. Under no circumstances do you allow any of our members true identity known. Even if the clans accept us, there is no knowing what they would do to an organisation of this power. Our father is the best example."

Shadow smiled, and nodded. Making sure Tien could leave for his recovery in peace.

"O yea, i promised the librarian to look for the fourth Immortal princess, she wandered into our realm. If she is not to return by her 20th birthday, she will cease to be an immortal, which is in a year. I need you to do it for me if i fail to locate her before i die."

"A 19 year old immortal?"

"She is just born, an infant in immortal standards."

"Old bastards, anyway how am i going to look for her?"

Tien smiled and touched Shadow's forehead with his finger. In Shadow's mind, she appeared. Her long green hair, her bright purple eyes and her amazingly beautiful face. Her name came shortly after.

Freyia.

Shadow woke up in his bed, his injuries magically healed with the fountain's water. Getting up from his bed, he opened his door to see Nova sitting outside.

"You're awake." Nova said.

"I need to do something i forgotten about a few months ago."

"What?"

"Find Freyia."

"Who?"

"If you want to tag along, shut up. Let my brother know about this and ask him to take over the battle of Gadrie from me. Ask him to hurt the Jies guy badly."

"Where will we go?"

"To where Tien sent one of his clone looking for her. The city of Grandados."

Chapter LXIV

2007-09-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXIV

The emerald Phoenix was consumed as a bright emerald ball of flame blew out of Shadow, the ball quickly transform into a dragon which curled around Shadow's arm. Shadow thrust his plam out, the dragon soared forwards and transform into a huge beam of blue flame. Jies reacted quickly, he crossed his arms upwards and brought them down quickly. A firey cross was drawn in the sky as he pushed the cross with a huge jet of fire towards the beam.

A demonic mage, anxious to kill Shadow had gotten to close. As the two beams hit, the resulting shock wave slammed into him. His body shattered and crumpled as he fell dead down towards the valley. The valley wasn't spared any damage as it was quickly crumbling from the shock. Man or demon alike were retreating from the valley, as it quickly collapsed into a heap of rock and dust, killing many.

Meanwhile, the battle between Shadow and Jies had turned into a fast-paced speed battle. Each appearing behind each other, in a quick sequence of burst fire teleportation. Each try not being able to reach their opponent's back. Finally, Shadow stopped, and turned just in time as Jies appeared behind him in a burst of green. Their fiery palms touch, and they turn a shade of their opponent's flame colour before being blasted very far apart.

Jies coughed out blood which burned the air. He barely could levitated himself in his weakened condition. Shadow wiped the trickle of blood flowing from his lips as he stared at Jies. Jies dug into his coat pocket and threw red powder into the air. As the red powder vanished, he was gone. Shadow gagged for a moment before he spat blood. Nova appeared beside him and teleported themselves to safety.

Chapter LXlll

2007-09-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXIII

"Did i make a difference?" Tien asked.

"You did." Saint replied, their surrounding empty except for a pure white void.

"I see." Tien replied. He smiled, and faded slowly, and soon the void was completely white.

Two Month After Tien's Death

The air exploded into fiery huge fireball.

Shadow flew out of the fireball, his cloak smoking as he waved it, extinguishing the flames. The fire dissipated, and a demi-elf appeared, levitating in the air like Shadow.

The demi-elf has similar traits with his race, grayish skin, red eyes and elven ears. However, this one was exceptional powerful. He is the Undying Flame Wizard , Jies.

Jies clench his long fingers, and engulfed himself in his emerald green flames. He sped towards Shadow, in a searing jet of flame. Shadow countered the exact same way, transforming himself into a long jet of sapphire blue flame and collided head on with Jies. A huge shock wave shook the sky, as they were forced apart. This didn't stop their battle however as the continued colliding with each other, until the shock wave got so powerful it extinguished their flames.

The battle below them was no better, as hundreds of mage battle each other. Thousand more soldiers against the demonic troops. The battle raged inside a tight valley, ground troops are battling in the tight small area, climbing over their comrades corpse and debris to get to their enemy. Mages scaled the high walls, or levitated dealing magical chaos around them, sometimes blasting chucks of rock down, crushing troops below.

"The battle between two elite fire mages, the immortal flame against the undying flame. Such a standard of battle that we cannot reach." Nova said, glancing shortly at the battle between Shadow and Jies.

Jies had created a small green ball of bright glowing flame in his palm, he blew. A huge Phoenix soared gallantly at Shadow, who only had time to shield himself with his magical cloak.

Chapter LXII

2007-09-06T09:17:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXII

"At least we set up an anti-magic barrier on the dumb idiot so he can't fight back to whatever Virgil is going to-" Tien said, when he stopped suddenly and threw out blood.

"Tien!" Shadow quickly held Tien who went limp, unconcious.

Tien awoken hours later, his body at its limits. Virgil and Shadow sat beside his bed, along with Jing, Qing and Den. Their expressions worried, and sullen.

"Hey, why the face?" Tien said weakly, breaking into a smile. "I did many things before my death right?" Turning to his brothers, he closed his eyes for a moment. When he opened them, his irises had turned a fluid shimmering colour of sliver and royal blue.

"I have created one of the most powerful secret society, defeated a notorious demon, found three disciples to carry on my skills. I have no more regrets, other than wanting to kill that big demon myself." Tien said, his voice weaking every passing moment. "This sickness may be said to be a curse, but i say it isn't. It made me stronger, more powerful for the time i am alive, and for that, i am grateful. My powers are diminishing, i can't carry on much longer. Godspeed." Tien ended with a chuckle before his eyes reverted back to their original colour. After a few minutes, they became glassy and unfocused.

The funeral was attended by all the ANGELS, his tombstone in the centre of their headquarters. His plague read,

Tien

Founder of ANGELS
Son of Saint
Brother of Virgil
Brother of Shadow
His name shall now take over this nameless fortress
and be truely remembered by us all

Chapter 61

2007-08-17T08:39:00.000-07:00

Chapter LXI

"Now... about you." Virgil said, turning to look at Deras. "How do you guys want to handle him?"

Tien and Shadow looked at each other.
"You decide." They said in unison.

Virgil looked at Deras in his eyes, as if telling him that he would suffer a pain no man or demon has ever suffered before. Deras shuddered.

"Very well then. All of you, leave the room." Virgil said as he motioned for the ANGELs to retreat.

Everyone left except for Tien and Shadow.

"Erm... Virgil... you're not gonna do That are you?" Tien asked.

"Maybe."

"That? Which That do you mean?" Shadow said.

"You know, that XXXX and that XXXX or that XXXXX, although there are a lot more, i think it should be one of these."

Deras started to shudder as he let his imagination loose, without much effort, he soiled himself.

"EW. HE SOILED HIMSELF." Tien said, spotting the wet patch around Deras groin area.

"Gross." Shadow said.

"It's time to carry out That." Virgil said, smiling coldly.

"Time to leave then. We don't like such scenes." Tien and Shadow said as they started to leave the room.

As they closed the door, they saw Virgil snapping on a rubber glove.

Seconds later, screams and shrieks were heard from the room where Deras is.

"Ouch." Tien and Shadow said.

Chapter LX

2007-08-11T10:02:00.000-07:00

Chapter LX

"You could have made me die more valiantly." Virgil said, sitting atop of his own corpse. "Hey! This is rather comfy."

Tien smiled brightly as he started bouncing on his body. "Bouncy~"

"What... is this?" Deras said, glaring at the bouncing Tien.

"You have fallen under my spell.." Shadow muttered, white flames dancing in his palm. He looked at Deras and smiled, the flames extinguished.

In an instance, the surrounding starts to change. Alleyways melted as the illusion shattered, revealing themselves to be inside the ANGELS headquarters. Deras looked around him, he was surrounded. Virgil's dead body melted into an unknown person in ANGELS gear. Tien's melted into Demoa.

"When...?" Deras whispered in anger.

"Yea, when?" Virgil asked, glaring at both Shadow and Tien, who seemed oblivious to his piercing stare. "Why am i the last to know?"

"Well... you see..." Tien started, nervously tapping his index fingers together. "We thought if we let you know, you'd charge into the place and spoil our fun." He finished with a nervous big grin."

"You think I am that kind of ignorant person?" Virgil said angrily.

"Yes." Shadow replied.

"Wha-" Deras started but was quickly silenced as Virgil pounced onto him and magically sealed his mouth shut.

"You aren't gonna talk until we settled this."

"He's angry." Tien said, cowering behind Shadow.

"You people!" Virgil shouted at the other ANGELS. "Am I that kind of person?"

The ANGELS looked at each other for a moment before nodding. In an instant, they regretted their decision. Virgil materialised a huge blood red scythe.

"Oh really?" Virgil said in an menacing tone.

"No! You aren't that kind of person!" The ANGELS started pacifying Virgil, who calm down after Shadow spoke.

"You see Virgil..the truth is, we didn't want to bother the busy you because of such a low level stuff, you are above this."

(Shadow crossed his fingers)

Virgil smiled, and bashfully replied.

"Well... next time, at least let me know okay?"

"You are a genius." Tien whispered to Shadow.

Chapter 59

2007-08-10T04:26:00.000-07:00

Chapter LIX

"Feeling the cold now Virgil?" Tien laughed. "Even if you're the oldest among us three, you will never defeat me. My powers have increased greatly even since i've gotten these eyes, and you shall always stay in that wishful dream of yours to destroy the demon king."

"You don't have the guts to kill me." Virgil said.

Tien s-un beside Virgil, and stabbed his black katana into Virgil's heart. "Don't judge me like i was before."

"Well done Tien." Deras said clapping as he appeared from the darkness. "I must say i'm impressed, two class A mages in a day"

"Shut up Deras. I've done my part, now let's just get rid of the rest." Tien said.

Deras stopped for awhile. "Tien, let me put it simply to you. We don't need you anymore after your brothers have been slain."

Deras took out a dark mirror marked with ancient incantations.

"What? That wasn't part of our agreem-"

Tien started to feel something in his eyes, he screamed as he felt excruciating pain.

The demonic eyes started to pull itself out of Tien's eye sockets, and along with it, his soul. And with that, the eyes flew into the mirror that Deras held.

"And with that, the sons of Saint shall be a threat no more." Deras said laughing.

"Illusion end." Shadow said, standing beside Tien's fallen body.

Chapter 58

2007-08-09T20:45:00.000-07:00

Chapter LVIII

"Your eyes.." Virgil muttered.

"Yeap. You've guess it." Tien smiled coldly at Virgil.

"But.. why?"

"Why? for the fun of it of course. HAHAHA." Tien laughed. "Enough said, now you shall fall. Without a leader, the ANGELS shan't be a threat to the demon empire anymore. And with that fake transmission i sent just now, the ANGELS forces are doomed to be destroyed."

"Not if i can help it." Virgil said as he touched his ring, but nothing happened. "What the-?"

"You really think i'll be dumb enough to let you just send a transmission just like that? This area has a jammer casted on it. You're alone now Virgil. Shadow won't be here to help you."

With that, Tien appeared behind Virgil, and without any warning, he casted a series of ice magic, only to hit the empty spot where Virgil once stood.

"Not that easy my brother." Virgil said.

"Cruento!!" Virgil quick casted again, the blood spikes appeared in every direction, appearing with such force that the ground shook with power.

"You've grown weaker Virgil." Tien said, landing on top of a spike.

"And so have you." Virgil said.

Tien looked at his robes, there were many small cuts on it. He looked at Virgil. "Not bad... Guess I'll have some fun afterall."

"Me too." Virgil said.

chapter 57

2007-08-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

Chapter LVII

“I’m sorry. I got here too late..I--”

“Sorry? Is that ALL YOU CAN SAY? He’s our brother!” Virgil roared, casting an invisible choke hold on Tien.

“At...least we could avenge him since we found the where Deras is hiding...” Tien sputtered under Virgil’s strong grip.”

“I suppose you’re right…The ANGELS will arrive in 7 mins.”
“Let us get those assholes.” Virgil said through clenched teeth.

He releases Tien.

“Shadow…” Virgil started to walk towards Shadow when suddenly, his magic sense screamed in warning.

“!!”
‘What the—”

The atmosphere had turned deathly cold as gales of icy wind formed into a tornado, surrounding the area. Virgil spun around abruptly, only to find that Tien had vanished.

“7 mins huh? I’m afraid you won’t live any longer than that…” Tien whispered, sending cold breaths down Virgil’s spine.

“Cruento!” Virgil’s quick cast impaled the area behind him.
“Tien...You……!!”

Materializing in front of Virgil, Tien said, his eyes as black as the night.

“Our brother is dead Virgil. And you’re next.”

Chapter LVI

2007-08-08T04:43:00.000-07:00

Chapter LVI

Tien closed Shadow's eyes, and pulled out the dagger. With a wave of his hand, Shadow's wounds closed itself, leaving him untouched. Tien turned as he heard clapping.

"Shadow, Prince of Illusions. Died just like that." Deras said. "Such a pity." Deras had redish grey skin, his body full of symbols in an unknown tongue. His eyes is completely black, he had an air of merciless death around him.

"Why did you take Qing?"

"I have my reasons"

Tien wiped the dagger he had killed Shadow with, and spoke. "We have to forward the plan to tonight. My brother's early discovery and death complicates things."

Deras nodded.

Tien touched his ANGELS ring, opening a telepathic connection to all ANGEL everywhere.

Shadow has been killed by a demon name Deras, he is in hiding near Teran's Cove at the Death Plains. All ANGELS are to report there for a full scale battle against the demons. I believe they have a portal there, leaking demons into our cities. Report as the moon reaches the sky.

The message was sent. Tien released his finger from the ring, walking over to Shadow's body where he froze Shadow's body preserving it.

"You might want to leave." Tien said. "Virgil and Eva are coming."

Deras nodded, and disappeared in a explosion of black smoke.

Tien looked at his dead brother's face, and smiled.

The plan is on the way, soon part of the world will be mine. Tien thought. Do not blame me, it was your mistake to be too trusting.

"SHADOW!" Virgil screamed as he appeared behind Tien in a brilliant flash of white. "NO!"

Chapter LV

2007-08-08T04:25:00.000-07:00

Chapter LV

Tien laughed. "So? You can't stop me." Tien said. "Gods can only watch and not act in anything mortal."

I already have

Shadow appeared beside Saint, his anger showing on his face. Saint nodded, before he vanished into nothing.

"I never expect you to do this."

"Well... Now you do."

Shadow's hand caught fire, as he glared at Tien.

"I will fight you." Shadow said. Tien laughed before he suddenly gripped his head, screaming. Shadow was taken back.

"SHADOW! KILL ME!" Tien shouted as he dropped to his knees. "I CAN'T CONT-"

How dare you fight me, mortal fool A voice came from within Tien said.

"Sh- Shadow" Tien whispered in pain. "Quick!"

Shadow s-un to Tien side. His flames gone as he held onto Tien's shoulders.

"You can fight it! I'll -" Shadow said.

Fresh blood flowed onto the ground and as soon as it touched the surface, it started burning. Shadow gasped as he felt a dagger go into his heart.

Tien stood up, giving Shadow a hard kick, sending him flying, crashing into a wall.

"Thats why i say good people are so naive." Tien said, his face expressionless. Shadow could not heal himself, there was something magical inside the dagger that stopped his regeneration.

Shadow saw Tien kneel beside him, and pulled the dagger out. A fresh wave of pain hit him, as he felt something sharp force it's way into his skull.

The world went black, as he felt no more pain.

Chapter LIV

2007-07-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Chapter LIV

"Stop!" Demoa shouted. He ran out of a shimmering portal, holding a black medal in his hands.

"What does Deras want now?" Tien said. Turning to face Demoa, releasing Qing. "Is he trying to threaten me with that relic again?"

"He said not to kill the girl." Demoa said. "He has taken a liking to her." He felt his feet lift off the ground as Tien's power crashed into him.

"He wants to control who i can or cannot kill now?"

Demoa weakly whispered an incantation, and the medal glowed red. Immediately, both Demoa and Qing disappeared.

Tien's eyes burned with rage, when he suddenly sensed a very faint aura. However, the aura speaks of unknowable power. He shifted his focus to the source; a man wearing ragged clothes, his face hidden by a scarf.

"You're not supposed to be alive." Tien said.

and you are supposed to help your brothers. Not try to harm them, my son.

Chapter LIII

2007-07-19T09:36:00.000-07:00

Chapter LIII

Tien's skin burned as Qing's fire magic hit his bare flesh. He pressed his hand against his skin, and once again, his skin was new.

"That was the seventy second attempt." Tien said, smiling. His upper body bare as he tended to the plants on the yard. Some flowers were withered by the heat of the blast, but with a slight wave from Tien, they returned to their former glory.

Qing screamed in frustration, she ran towards Tien when she suddenly felt a force holding her back.

"You demon. Is this how you toy with others?" A powerful booming voice rang out behind Qing. Three red haired men with black markings on their bodies appeared. They were wearing black robes.

"So the Black Gods are here." Tien said, turning to face them. His eyes already black as night. "Thank you for coming."

"Your very existence upsets the balance of good and evil." one said.

"You cannot live, Tien. Son of Saint." another said.

"You have forsaken your father's good name and your brother's trust by joining Demonia." the last said. "You have proven that by revealing your demonic eyes."

Tien smiled, as he watch them whisper chants, attempting to bind him. However, a symbol appeared at his pupil. Time stood still, as Tien waved off their bindings effortlessly. He moved forward towards them, a black jagged katana appearing in his hands. He slit the throats of the Black Gods, and removed black beads from his pants pocket. Pushing them into the wounds of the Black Gods, he allowed time to continue.

Only a weak gasp could be heared, as their throats healed immediately. However the black beads dissolved into their blood, numbing their ancient magic, corrupting the powerful great magic flowing in their veins. They fell together, veins turning black, and soon their markings disappeared as they died.

Tien wrapped his hand around Qing's throat and lifted her off the ground.

"You have outlived your worth."

Chapter 52

2007-07-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Chapter LII

A lone figure walked down the path of the Hollow woods. Unarmed, or so they thought.

Creatures started moving from within the trees, careful not to be seen. They are excellent hunters in the dark, and the tall trees of the hollow woods provided that darkness, even in day.

The lone figure stopped for awhile, tilting his head slightly to see the trees behind. He gave a quick grin and continued on his path towards the capital.

The creatures followed the figure, careful to hide their presence and waiting for an opening to strike. After a few hours of stalking the figure, they were still unable to find an opening.

Unable to bear the hunger, the creatures started to move closer as they followed him.
As the creatures moved closer, they smelt a scent, a scent unlike any human they've every smelled. It smelled inhuman, and closer to them.

Knowing their mistake, they hurried back into the darkness waiting for another prey to walk by.

The lone figure smiled.

He took out his hand and started to ponder.

How did that old man find out?

Chapter LI

2007-07-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

Chapter LI

Qing got off the bed, slowly struggling her way out. She felt her limbs are still weak, somehow that Tien person is able to weaken her greatly. She whispered a quick spell and a long black dagger appeared in her hand.

"He is nearby. I can sense him." She said, tightening her grip on the dagger. She opened the door forcefully, feeling strength coming back into her.

Tien heard the door open and turned around, while continuing feeding a stray dog.

"You might want to calm down." Tien said, shifting his concentration back to the dog. Qing ignored him and threw the dagger towards him. The dagger changed direction mid way and flew wide. Qing rushed forward, gathering a concentrated ball of fire in her palm. She slammed the ball right into Tien. She jumped back, avoiding the blast.

Tien left the dog's food on the ground, allowing it to feed itself as he brushed off the sand from his shoulders. Qing was rooted to the spot, unable to calculate how he could remain unharm. She then realised that shock wasn't the reason she couldn't move. It was him.

Tien walked slowly towards Qing, his eyes never leaving her gaze. As he got closed, he embraced her tightly.

"I admit i have a hand in your sister's death" Tien said softly. "Not only was i not able to save her, i didn't even know who she was when she sacrifice herself for me." His hug tightened for a moment before he released her. At the same time, Qing felt in control again. Immediately, she conjured a dagger out and plunged it into Tien's chest. The blade went deep, and blood started flowing freely out of the wound.

Tien stepped back slowly. Pulling the dagger out, blood followed gushing out. He pressed his hand on the wound, when his hand moved away, the wound had disappeared.

"Keep trying." Tien said, smiling at her. "I will be waiting for you to kill me."

Waving his hand quickly, the blood disappeared off the ground.

"You are just like your sister." Tien said, kneeling down and petting the dog, while it licked Tien's hand playfully. "She attempted to kill me 84 times before she gave up."

He looked up at Qing.

"Try as you will."

Chapter 50

2007-07-07T02:46:00.000-07:00

Chapter L

"You know about my mark?" Tien said.

He can read my mind? The dragon exclaimed in her mind.

"Yes. I can."

Tien s-un right on the dragon's head. His hand started to glow, and he touched the dragon's head. Immediately, the dragon reverted back to her human form. She fell, dropping into Tien's arms.

She woke up hours later on a bed, a hot towel on her forehead.

"Where am I?" She whispered weakly, trying to reach for the towel.

"Keep that to your head." Tien said, pressing his hand on the towel. He sat beside her on the bed.

"YOU!" She screamed, pulling out a dagger out from her sleeve, she tried to stab Tien. However, the dagger seemed to hit an invisible forcefield milimetres from Tien's skin. The blade shattered.

"That wasn't a wise choice." Tien said as he waved his hand and she fell back into a deep slumber. Picking up the metal shards, he left the house.

He walked some distance before he froze the shards and reduced it to dust.

"Need you test me like that, Demoa." Tien said.

The space ahead of Tien shimmered black and a man appeared.

He was slightly shorter than Tien, his eyes as black as night. His pale white skin burned with many weird markings.

"It's much more fun this way." Demoa replied.

Demoa gasped suddenly as he felt an invisible force strangling his throat, slowly lifting his feet off the ground. Tien's eyes had turned bloodshot and slowly became completely bright red and slowly turning a shade darker every second and finally it was black.

"Now listen, another dumb comment like that..." Tien's voice vibrated the objects around them. "Fear for your pathetic life."

The force vanished and Demoa fell to the ground, quickly bowing to Tien.

"I am sorry. Lord Tien." He said frightened. "I shall not ever aga-"

"Demon! We sensed your demonic aura!" A group of Clan patrolmen shouted behind Tien. "Wait...AHHHHHHhh"

Demoa continued shivering still bowing on the ground.

The patrolmen had been ripped into shreds by Tien. The alleyway bloodied.

"Tell Deras, i will lead the ANGELS into a trap." Tien said, wiping his bloodstained hand on Demoa's robes. "This way all the potentially powerful mages in this realm will be wiped out in an instant."

Tien's eyes reverted back to normal, and he pulled Demoa to his feet.

"Make sure you don't miss a single word." Tien whispered dangerously, before he threw Demoa far away.

"Pathetic humans." Tien continued.

chapter 49

2007-07-07T01:27:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLIX

Tien was walking down the streets, still a little upset at Jing's death. As he walked, he sensed someone following him, all the way since he left the bar. Not wanting to draw attention, he did a quick S-un and appeared on the top of a high rise building.

"Let's see you follow me now." Tien said, smirking, while looking down at the street.

He turned, and saw what he hadn't expected to see, Jing. Tien stood there stunned, before he came to his senses.

"Who are you?" Tien asked. He studied the features of the girl, she indeed does look a lot like Jing, but this girl look much older then Jing.

"I need not tell my name to my sister's murderer." With that, she transformed into a huge Silver Dragon, with a wingspan of over 4 metres, it was hard not to notice such a creature in the city's airspace.

Tien stood in front of such a magnificent beast, he felt sorrow and anger from the dragon's aura.

Then without warning, the dragon opened it's mouth and a blast of white flame followed, destroying everything in it's path.

"Who are you?" Tien asked a second time, unharmed.

The dragon ignored that question and started to fly around him.

"I'll ask for the last time. Who are you?" Tien asked, and with that, Tien's aura sored, overpowering the dragon's massive aura.

The dragon sensed the increase in aura, and tried to raise it's own as well, however the difference in power was too obvious. Desperate, it charged up a white fireball, and spat it at Tien.

The fireball sped towards Tien, he moved his palm in the direction of the fireball, in a split second, the white fireball froze.

The dragon looked in disbelieve, but something else drew it's attention.

A symbol, glowing brightly on the right side of Tien's neck.

The Merciless Cross!

Chapter 48

2007-06-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLVIII

He walked through the streets, not noticed by anyone. Occasionally stopping to look at the stray animals roaming the streets. A blind fortune teller stopped him, asking to read his palm. He smiled and stretched out his hands to the fortune teller. The fortune teller took his hand.He disappeared into the night sky, leaving the fortune teller alone and dazed. The fortune teller only managed to say one word, before he disappeared.

"A God...."

Chapter XLVII

2007-06-23T10:07:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLVII

Tien eyes opened slowly, his head hurting.

"I'm never drinking again." Tien said, massaging his temple. "That was one of the weirdest dream i ever had."

Sitting up, he took a deep breath and gazed at the grassland in front of him. Standing up, he turned and looked at Jing's gravestone once again.

"I think i would really have liked you." Tien said.

"I finally found you..." Den said, walking up to Tien.

"What do you want?" Tien said, studying Den. "How are your wounds?"

"I am fine." Den said, he hesitated for a moment before bursting out. "I really want to be your disciple."

"Okay."

"That easy?" Den burst out in surprise.

"Yes, it is hard to come by someone who uses the same magic as me." Tien said. Shifting his focus back at Jing's grave. "Which branch of soul magic have you attained?"

"Force." Den replied. "A really common type of soul magic, unlike your holy."

"You can tell i use Holy?" Tien questioned.

"Only the Holy branch have healing abilities."

"Smart. Now try to keep up." Tien said before he zoomed off at an amazing speed. Den quickly chased after Tien, trying to keep up.

A dark shadow appeared near Jing's grave, three figures appeared from the shadow. They had black markings on their bodies and fiery red hair. Their presence caused the surrounding grass to turn brown.

"Jing failed."

"She fell in love with the enemy."

"Shall we send another?"

"Send Qing then, she is far more trained to kill than Jing."

"Her sister?"

"Just tell her Tien caused her sister's death and bring her here."

"Understood."

Chapter XLVI

2007-06-23T09:24:00.001-07:00

Chapter XLVI

"Face it Tien, She's gone."
"So you've bought death upon her..So what? She's already dead." Virgil added.
"Sigh"
"How many times have I told you to stick to yourself and not using your clones?"
"...ENOUGH!" "Guys..could you just..shut up for a moment? Please?"

The trio slowly walk up the small hill to their clan ruins, towards a beautiful Haven untouched by nature. At the center of the sanctuary lies Jing's grave. Tien stared at the tomestone before putting some flowers beside it.
"Even though I've been thru it countless times, I'm still not used to seeing anyone sacrificing themselves." He thought.

"It is almost time for the final battle.." Shadow said, walking over and gently place his hand on his brother's shoulder.
"But first, we need to find that old man.."

Chapter XLV

2007-06-19T11:07:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLV

[You can understand me now Demon.] Tien's voice can be heard loudly in Den's head, however there was a very short echo in his voice. However, the voice was making Den's head throb, his head hurting.

Den crawled up from the ground, able to see Tien and the demon in full view now. Tien was floating, his pearl white hair has streaks of pale blue now. Den couldn't see, but a bright blue symbol was glowing on the right side of Tien's neck.

[Tell me Demon, how do like to be killed?] Tien said into the demon's mind. [Slowly?]

Immediately, without warning, the demon's entire right arm froze up and shattered.

"Aura eyes!" Den whispered, activating his ability. What he saw sent shivers now his spine. Tien was now glowing brightly, his aura so concentrated and powerful that it was blinding to look at.

[Rest... Eternally....]

Tien suddenly appeared behind the Demon, back facing it. The Demon blinked before it became completely frozen solid. Tien turned and gathered a bright ball of energy in his palm. Throwing it at the frozen demon, the demon shattered into dust.

"May your corrupted soul rest in the wind." Tien whispered before the symbol disappeared and he landed softly on the ground. He walked towards the ice dome and shattered it. Kneeling down, he softly touched Jing's cheeks, and her wound healed, leaving her as before.

"This is the best I can do." Tien said, carrying her up. "Don't want you to be buried scarred and wounded."

Tien slowly walked towards the exit of the town, carrying Jing tenderly in his arms.

"Tien..." Den weakly called out before he lost conciousness and collapsed.

Tien turned for a moment after hearing the voice, only to shake his head and continue on his way out of town.

Chapter XLIV

2007-06-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLIV

Tien tried to stop her but was too late, he could only see the glaring red beams burn into Jing, and she flew right into his arms. In shock, Tien could only respond by holding her close, kneeling on the ground so that she won't be weight down by her body.

"Why..?" Tien managed to ask.

"Because i can't afford to see you die a third time." Jing responded, enjoying the feeling of Tien holding her so tenderly. Jing tried to smile for Tien, however just as she tried she coughed hard, her injured body starting to feel numb. She raised her hand caressing Tien's face, his expression confused and afraid. She smiled once for him to see.

"Remember me this way, okay?" Jing said before the next wave of pain hit her, and she gasped out in pain. "I... I... love... you...T.. Tien." She managed to say while wave after wave of pain hit her and her body slowly started to shut down.

"Who.... are you?" Tien asked. Looking into her eyes, searching for an answer. Jing coughed out a large amount of blood once she heard him say that. She wanted to say something, but it was too late, as Tien's handsome face faded into the darkness.

Jing's eyes closed as her body went limp, a tear creeping past her closed eyes and rolling down her cheek and onto Tien's hand.

"Slavife RastIdas" The demon said, swinging it's sword fiercely. Tien shifted his attention from Jing's face to the demon, his eyes burning with fury. The rings on his hand glew white as Tien whispered his command.

"Show me what i have missed, my clones." Tien commanded, he closed his eyes for a moment, the memories flooding into his mind. Once he reopened his eyes. a tear fell from the corner of his eyes and fell onto his outstretched hands, and his teardrop merged with Jing's. It froze up and Tien placed the crystal clear frozen teardrop into an empty socket in one of his rings.

The demon took a step back, he sensed something was amiss, every part of his body was warning him, asking him to run away. Just as he looked into Tien's eyes, for the first time in the demon's life, he felt fear.

Den tried to get up, wanting to help Tien. He saw Tien create an ice dome over Jing's body, protecting her. As Tien stood up, his aura soared.

With his aura eyes, Den could only gasp in shock as all of a sudden, Tien's white aura flooded the whole town, blinding him as it glew brighter and brighter.

"God..." Den could only whisper as the power of Tien's aura lifted him up and sent him flying.

Chapter 48

2007-05-22T10:55:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLVIII

The demons hesitated, then turned to look at the bigger demon who killed Tien's soul clone.

"gajhoijaektr gaidujoiae gaoijt!" The demon shouted, and right after it did, the elites backed out a little, and started casting long distance spells.

Tien smiled more, but looking less angry then before, in fact, he was almost laughing.

Jing stood from far and looked at the on going battle, the elites had surrounded Tien completely, and as the casters were casting, arrows rained down on Tien, but the arrows seemed to be deflected before they even reach Tien.

When the casters finished casting, a purple seal slowly appeared in front of the casters, facing Tien. A purple energy bolt appeared from the seal and went on it's deadly move to Tien.

"Heart piercers? That's the best they can do after all the grace I've given them?" Tien said.

Jing looked at Tien, and it all happened in an flash, the heart piercers went through Tien, passing by him as if he wasn't there, and the spells hit the casters themselves, and the bows of all the archers behind disappeared.

Den stood there looking at Tien. Not knowing what had happened at all, even with his aura eyes activated.

Jing didn't see anything, all she saw was Tien going blur for a while and then he surrounded by frozen bows.

The bigger demon wasn't amused. "kjhsguirt!" it shouted and the demonic troops started to retreat towards the portal.

"You wish." Tien said, and the ice shard circle expanded at an extreme speed, and so did his aura. The demons that entered the circle were frozen instantly. Soon the circle was big enough to cover the battlefield.

Only one stood unfrozen. The demon that killed the soul clone.

"jdkhfiurt.. sjdifjo!"

"Thankfully I've learnt demon tongue during my stay in the library." Tien said to himself.

"jdhfuisehrj!" The demon said.

"khguishejrkjlji.. lkdogjst. ljiojfgkrjt ljdfgr osjgiorjt." Tien replied laughing.

The demon was getting fustrated. "ldshgirjtk... kjdhgidjrkt! lfdjgi jigjorrkt lkjaidf."

Tien nodded.

The demon then raised it's bonelike blade and pierced his neck. Black blood started to gush out from the wound it had created itself. The blood levitated around the demon, forming purplish red seals all around the demon. Orbs then started to appear in front of the seals, levitating.

Jing was running towards Tien as the orbs started to appear. She had understood what the conversation between Tien and the demon was about.

The demon pointed at Tien. The orbs then grew brighter and bigger, then, red streams of energy bolts flew towards Tien. Right before the energy bolts reached Tien, a familiar figure jumped into the path of the bolts.

It was Jing.

chapter 47

2007-05-22T08:27:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLVII

The demonic troops stared wide-eyed at the new arrival that materialized from within the light. He wore a white suit, a translucent cloak with blue markings wrapped around him. He looked exactly like the person whom the demon killed, except that his magical aura was much purer then the one who just died.

Tien looked at his own corpse, and then he bent down and took out a ring from the headless body, and as he did, the body slowly turned into mist and gathered at the bright gray jewel on the ring.

He stood up, and as he did, his aura increased at an incredible rate.

Most of the demonic troops couldn't stand his aura and passed out, only the elites and the demon withstood the amazing aura Tien was giving out.

Jing felt that aura too, an aura she could never miss. She had felt his aura disappear when the clone died, and was shocked that Tien would die so easily, but now feeling this aura, she was quite sure what had happened.

"Alright. Who killed me." Tien said, clearly pissed.

The demon troops stood there, unsure of what to do.
The demon that killed the clone then gave a loud roar, and the elites started to move towards Tien.

Tien did nothing, he just stood there, as if waiting for them to come.

An elite jumped into the sky, and tried slashing from above, only to be knocked back before he was even close to Tien. That elite froze in mid-air, and was smashed to bits the moment it touched the ground.

A faint white glow started to expend from Tien's legs, and slowly formed an outline of a circle.
The glow then was replaced by small ice shards that appeared from the ground.

"Step in and die." Tien said, smiling.

Chapter XLVI

2007-05-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLVI

Shadow took one last glance back at the barrier..before he reappeared at a nearby cliff.
In his hands was the black parchment.
He held it while it flared up, then releasing the flaming fragments onto the night breeze and watches it blow away, shedding threads of floating embers.
The message on the parchment was in Demon tongue. But Shadow knew it immediately from his experiences. There was one name in it that he will never forget.
The message translates into 3 simple words:

"Saint is back"

Chapter XLV

2007-05-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLV

It was a starless night. The borderlands lay quiet and empty.

Shadow quickens his pace as he inspect the final barrier that separates the land of Kerios and Demonia. He was half-walking, half-running in his invisible form.

"Never knew walking and running could be that tiring" He muttered.
"I wish i could just teleport."
"Yea right, and trigger all the hidden alarms?" A voice in his head echoed.

Somehow that voice sounded vaguely familar.
Shadow thought, chuckling to himself.

He arrived at an edge of a very high cliff, still invisible, he stood there looking at a nearby town.

They'll never know what hit them if this barrier ever breaks down. He thought to himself.

He was about to turn and leave when he felt two presence that made him freeze in his tracks.
And one presence seemed somewhat familiar...
Shadow looked around, but he saw no one.

"My... my lord... I bring you grave news." A shaky voice said suddenly.

"Leave your message, and begone."

A demon slowly materialize, a frantic look in his eyes... in its hands was a black parchment.

Chapter 44

2007-04-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLIV

Den glaced at the black portal, he knew it was trouble, and his fears were confirmed when the demonian troops jumped out of the portal, their numbers increasing as more made way through the portal.

Slashing furiously, he tried to fight his way towards the demon holding the portal open, however as their numbers increase, he was having a harder time making his way closer. All of a sudden, a huge mace hit his sword and he flew backwards from the impact. Quickly steading himself, he looked for who swung the mace. It was like one of them, except he had a white diamond on it's helmet.

"Demonian troops." Tien said, walking beside Den. "The one with the diamond mark is a elite."

"Well, we're going to have more trouble." Den said, pointing towards the portal where more diamond marked helmets were coming out.

"Jing! We have to kill that demon holding open the portal now!" Tien said, rushing forward.

Jing ran behind him and jumped up into the air, her katana's blade glowing with power as she slashed, sending a wave of purple flames towards the demons, burning many. Tien smash through the demons, rushing towards the source of the portal when he felt something hit him, he flew backwards, crashing to the ground, his chest in agony.

A new demon emerge from the portal, it's bolt of demonic energy had sent Tien flying. Floating over the heads of the troops, it laughed. "uidismaafra leterer kaskdas" before he pointed at Jing who was rushing towards him. Jing could only blink in surprise as she flew back, smashing into many deserted houses and finally stopped.

Den looked at the new demon, it had bluish skin, it's eyes were glowing red and his forked tongue constantly tasting the air. It was basically humanoid, only the bonelike blade appearing from its arm seemingly weird.

"Clan Ability, Aura Eyes" Den said, closing his eyes and reopened them. The outer rims of his pupils were glowing white. He could now see very clearly the aura of the demon. It was like a blackish fog, and very dense and large. However, he was distracted by Tien. His magical powers and aura was emitting from his ring, not his body.

"No way..." Den gasped in shock. "He's a soul clone."

Den felt his chest compress suddenly, and he dropped to the ground screaming in pain. The demon had just cast a spell on him, enjoying watching Den suffer. Tien stood up and gathered energy in his right arm, leaping towards the demon he punched. The power of the punch killed many demons troops as they stood at attention, not moving. However, the demon was no where to be seen. Tien knew the answer immediately, as he felt it's hand grip his throat, tearing it from his body. His limp body then fell to the ground.

Very far away

Tien held his throat, falling to his knees. Slowly a symbol appeared on the ground around him.

"The spell worked, you will be sent to where your clone died." The old immortal librarian said.

"Will it hurt?" Tien asked, still blindfolded.

"Not at all."

With a flash of brilliant white light, Tien vanished from the library.

"I forgot to remove the blindfold." The librarian realised. "Too bad..."

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The demon sheilded it's eyes against the blinding light erupted from Tien's clone body. As the light disappeared it made out someone standing where the body once was.

"OW! OW! OW! THAT REALLY HURT!" Tien screamed. "..... he lied to me.... wait, the blindfold is still on." Pulling on it, he found it wouldn't loosen at all. "That idiot didn't tell me how to remove it!"

"DAMNNIT!" Tien finally shouted and with a huge explosion blew up the blindfold. Rubbing his eyes, and allowing it to adjust to the light he made out the enormous amount of demons looking at him.

"ummm... Hello?" Tien waved at them.

Chapter 43

2007-04-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLIII

Den struggled against his attackers, his dagger flying in all directions. He struck quickly against his masked attackers, his dagger buried itself deep into one, but it grabbed onto his dagger and sliced off the cloth, before it fell to the ground.

Two then jumped and swung their blades at him. Den quickly whisper a quick incantation, and pulled two swords out of the air. Parrying the blades away, he killed them quickly, slicing their heads off.

He looked around him, he had never seen any force that looked as dangerous as these. Their armor were black, with blades on their shoulders, elbows, arm, knee, shins and helmet. Wielding massive axes and blades, they were also very strong.

Den knew they were strong, but he knew his swords gave him an unfair advantage. He counted at least 10 in front of him. However, he knew someone more powerful was watching.

Tien and Jing observed from afar, Jing had almost went to help, but Tien stopped her. Now, they saw Den slashing the Demonian Troops even before his swords touched them.

"How is he able to do that?" Jing asked.

"His sword is made of a special material that is able to release aura energy, he is a soul user like me."

"Tien. What's that?" Jing pointed at a black dot slowly widening above one of the Demonian troop.

"Get into your angels gear, that means trouble." Tien said.

Jing's ring immediately burned up and a purple dragon emerged from it, coiling around her body, it flattened itself onto her and her armor materialised from it's scale, spreading to cover her completely. Her right hand glew and a stream of fire appeared, burning down into a katana with dragon markings.

Tien drew a circle with his right hand, a white line appearing as he traced the air. He touch within the circle and a symbol appeared, pushing himself through it, his armor appeared as his body passed the symbol and it disappeared. Pulling a white coat out from thin air, he wore it over his light armor and nodding to Jing, they S-un towards the battle.

Chapter 42

2007-04-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLII

Shadow walked silently along the deserted hidden alleyways, his ragged robe barely covering his shiny dragonhide armor underneath. All of a sudden, he froze. Turning around quickly, he scanned the surroundings.

"Come out." He said. "I know you're there."

"Well, i am glad you have improved." said someone behind Shadow. Shadow took a deep breath, and spun around. He groaned when he saw who it was.

Shifu sat on his staff, levitating acting as a chair, while he enjoyed his tea. "Shadow, i feel i have to be honest with you." Shifu started after finishing his tea, and looked into Shadow's eyes. "I am your real father."

"WHAT?" Shadow said in shock.

Shifu then burst out laughing, and his staff floated higher into the air. "I was just playing with you." Shifu said laughing and Shadow swore under his breath. "I heard that, young Shadow." Shifu said, already very high above. "Tell them, i visited." and Shifu disappeared in an explosion of mist.

Chapter 41

2007-03-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

Chapter XLI

The Leviathan neared it's face close to Virgil limp body, ignoring Eva worthless attempt at hurting it, her spells bouncing off it's magic resistant scales.

The Leviathan was close enough to devour Virgil when Virgil suddenly open his eyes. All of a sudden, Virgil burst into tiny droplets entering Leviathan's nosetrils. Eva screamed, thinking Virgil had been destroyed.

However, her worries came to nothing as Virgil burst out of the Leviathan's head, piercing through the Leviathan's head and scales. He landed on the water, picking up his mask and wearing it. Walking towards Eva, the Leviathan crashed into the water. As Virgil approached Eva, she hit him.

"Never ever scare me like that"

Virgil nodded, holding her tightly against him.

"Is he dead?" She asked, looking the the Leviathan's limp body.

"No." Virgil said, and turned just as the Leviathan roared and charged towards them.

Mulitple gunshot was heard, and very quickly the sea was covered with a blanket of black fire. The Leviathan vaporized along with the nagas, the power of the flames enormously powerful. Virgil turned and looked towards the town walls, true to his prediction, Shadow stood on the walls. Holding a metre long gun, he waved at Virgil smiling happily. The gun's barrel was glowing red, super heated from the power of Shadow's spell. Virgil suddenly screamed at Shadow through telephathy.

[That was mine]

[You took your own sweet time]

[i'll get you for this]

[you will never get the chance]

Shadow then turn and jumped into the town disappearing from Virgil's gaze.

[Ashe Meras] (Translation: its M18 ask the authors)

Chapter 40

2007-03-12T08:31:00.000-07:00

XL

The nagas stood beside the Leviathan.

Little is known about the nagas, but what is known about them is that they are an ancient race, thought to have relations with the god of sea posiden, rumored to be posiden's elite army, they battle on both land and seas, feared by all in the ancient times.

Virgil stood in the waters, thinking to himself. Should he handle this alone? Maybe he should evict the towns people first. In a split second, Virgil gave his orders.

"ANGELS. STAND GUARD OF THE COASTLINES, LET NOTHING FROM THE WATER PASS YOU." Virgil shouted.

Around 12 angels stood by the coastline, each wearing a ring with 4 swords on them.

Virgil knew the nagas weren't their match, even though the naga army had a 100 to 1 ratio to the 12 Angels he called.

Virgil turned to Eva, and motioned for her to come.

"Eva. I want you to stand by the coastlines. The Leviathan is too much for you to handle." Virgil said.

"Too much for me? I handled the 'Great' Virgil well enough to know that HE, is trying to take all the fun away from his girlfriend." Eva shot back.

"Aw, you found out." Virgil said.

The Leviathan roared again, this time creating waves bigger then any man has ever seen.

Virgil smiled, pointing at the biggest wave, he chanted an incantation.

Without warning, the biggest wave exploded, splashing to the other waves, they all exploded as soon as the water from the biggest wave touched them.

GETTT THEMMMMSSSSS......

The naga army roared, and charged towards the Angels.

"So it's just us and you huh." Virgil said.

Indeeddd....

"Time to bogey." Virgil said, and disappeared.

Appearing behind the large Leviathan, Virgil threw a punch at the scaly skin of the Leviathan.
But before the punch even touched the Leviathan, the tail of the Leviathan wrapped Virgil with a quick sweep.

"VIRGIL!" Eva shouted and jumped towards the Leviathan.

The Leviathan squeezed Virgil hard, he could barely move.

Struggling, he managed to squeeze out a few words. "R....run."

"You wish!" Eva said, eyes watery.

After a long combo of attacks, Eva landed on the water, she looked at Virgil, still struggling from the tight squeeze of the Leviathan.

"Vir.."

The Leviathan gave it's final squeeze, Virgil couldn't hold on much longer, took his last breath and went unconcious. Virgil's mask fell from his face.

"VIRGIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Eva screamed as the mask touched the waters.

Chapter 39

2007-03-12T07:16:00.000-07:00

Chapter XXXIX

The Leviathan laid in the deepest regions of the Southen Seas, quietly it waits for it's next prey, careful to whom to strike and when to strike, a creature of such devestating strength matched with a cunning mind, hunting only those with high magical auras, it had proved itself to being the king of the seas.

Without warning, the Leviathan moved, it swam at a fast pace, towards the lands of Sepira.

"Commander, we've just recieved reports that the Leviathan is moving towards Sepira." A champion said.

"How long?"

"2 mins"

"Eva!" Virgil said, giving Eva a look, they whispered an incantation, as soon as they finished the ANGELs ring glowed, and armor started to materialize on them, no quicker then a second, their ANGELs gear was there, Virgil in full crimson red, hooded and masked, no one could see his face.

Eva's gear was different, it was no secret that she abandoned her place as leader of the blood elves, her name was on every wanted list in every town near Therion. Eva specially requested a gear different from the other angels, unlike the standard hooded and mask, Eva's gear carried no such thing, completely unmasked and unhooded, face still radiating with a faint red glow, her armor is also made by Virgil himself, and ticonium had the unusual ability of hightening blood mages. The armor protected the places it needed to protect, shoulderplates, heartplate, chestplate, shinguards and the other vital points of the body, other then that, there was nothing but a ticonium chain connecting them.

The Leviathan stopped, just a mile away from Sepira, and it waited, quietly and hiding it's aura.

"I don't sense it anymore." Eva said.

"I'll show you a way of letting the enemies show themselves." Virgil said.

"What's that?"

"Watch." Virgil said, as he walked towards the water, as if without a care, he began to play in the water.

"I think the commander's gone nuts." A scout whispered to another.

"I HEARD THAT." Virgil shouted.

Just then, the water started to bubble.

"About time you stupid worm." Virgil said.

The great serpent rose from the waters, even though far from the lands, the shadow casted by the Leviathan covered the city, causing citizens to panic.

Ahhh... that powerrrr... i will haveeee it..

"You wish you stupid worm." Virgil shouted at it.

I seee.. you can readdd my minddd.....

"Yea, so why not just give in?"

The Leviathan roared, causing the giant waves towards the city.

"ANGELS." Virgil shouted.

As if a nothing happened, 4 Angels jumped into the water, whispering a quick spell, they froze the waves and smashed it before it could even reach the city.

Interestinggg.... I tooo shallll call my friendssss...

The Leviathan gave a loud shriek, so sharp that it broke every single glass in Sepira.

"You should join the opera!" Virgil shouted back, standing there as if nothing had happened.

Wee shall seee whoo has the lasttt laughh..

Suddenly, Virgil sensed a large number of creatures heading to Sepira from the seas.

Appearing out of the waters, snakelike humanoid rose, carring weapons no one has ever seen before.

"Nagas." Virgil said.

chapter 38

2007-03-11T09:30:00.000-07:00

Chapter XXXVIII

ANGELS HQ

"Commander, a scout from the southen area is requesting to see you" a guard said, as he walked into the room.

"Send him in" a person in a full red ANGEL suit said, turning around.

Light gleamed on his angel ring, it was the same as any other ring, except the six swords on it were emitting a faint aura.

As the scout walked in, the commander removed his mask and chanted an incantation, and his ANGEL suit faded into his ring, revealing a red ticonium armor.

"Yes?" The commander said.

"Commander, I have confirmed the recent sightings of the Leviathan in the southen seas. We are now waiting for your orders."

"Hmm.. what class is this leviathan?"

"Class A" the scout said.

The commander gave a smile, and stood up.
"Very well, I shall handle this myself. contact Eva for me, and tell her to meet me in Sepira in an hour time."

"Yes sir." The scout said and left the room.

"It's about time I killed something, this commander thing isn't my style." The commander said.

"Now isn't that funny Virgil?" A female voice said

"Didn't I tell them to inform you to meet me at Sepira later?" Virgil said.

"I couldn't wait, and besides, what's wrong with your girlfriend looking for you?" Eva said as she walked into the room.

"... anyway, what's so funny?"

"Haha, the part where you said the commander thing isn't your style. I thought you liked to command people?"

"That's a different matter, I'm supposed to think alot, that's not what i do best." Virgil said.

"Indeed." Eva said laughing.

"Funny, if we think back to the time we met." Virgil said.

"Yea, you were such an ass then. Getting on my nerves everytime we met." Eva said.

"No time for mushy stuffs now, we gotta get to Sepira now." Virgil said and walked towards the door.

"Right.." Eva said, and followed on.

"Did you forget anything?" Virgil asked.

"Nope." Eva replied

"You sure?" Virgil said pointing to his finger.

"OH, my ANGEL ring." Eva said, and took out the ring from her pocket.

"You do remember that the fountain doesn't work on those without the ring right."

"Yes yes, stop nagging and let's go."

Virgil and Eva dipped their finger into the Fountain of Travel and disappeared.

**Triconium is one of the rarest material in the world, very dense and harder then any other substance known, however when worn, it feels as light as cloth**

Chapter 37

2007-02-15T09:53:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXVII

Den gripped his dagger tightly, looking at his enemies around him.

"Justice befalls on you." he said. Releasing his dagger, it fell a short while before he gripped a cloth connected to the dagger stopping the fall. One of them saw light reflecting off the dagger's blade and everything went black.

Minutes later, Den carefully placed his steps, tredding over the dead occult members he had just slained. His senses flared all of a sudden when he felt another Soul mage enter the city, there was no mistaking the power of the aura... Tien had arrived.

Chapter 36

2007-02-15T03:59:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXVI

The ANGEL's HQ was in an old ruins protected by an ancient shroud of invisibility that even the most powerful Clan masters are unable to detect it's very presense. Jaens stared out towards the vast wasteland towards Demonia. The ruins were on a high hill top in the lands of Frey. 10 miles away from Zans and Zes's fortress.

"Sorry for hurting you just now." Nova said, placing his hand on Jaens's shoulder.

"I understand the circumstances." Jaens said, before he turned and walked towards a fountain with glowing blue water pouring out. "I must get going."

Dipping his finger into the fountain, Jaens whispered a short phrase and was magically teleported back to his Clan's town.

This fountain allows any ANGEL to travel anywhere in the region of man, as long as there is a water source. Nova thought, gazing at the fountain for a moment before he tore his eyes off it and went to his room.

Nova entered his room, decorated neatly and elegantly, he gripped the photo of his dead family and smiled painfully. "Soon, we will get revenge for you."He said. Nova remembered how he came to be an ANGEL.

VarrÃ was one of the leading fire mage in the Capital of Men, Messiah. However, Nova found out by accident that VarrÃ was actually a spy for Demonia. Enraged he confronted him, only to be laugh at in the face. When he produced solid evidence against VarrÃ, VarrÃ threaten to destroy his very existance. In the end, VarrÃ killed his family with a fire that was later claimed accidental. No one in the head council would believe Nova, when his evidence was burned along with his house.

Nova's chance of revenge came 20 months ago. When Tien approached him to join ANGELs, at first he rejected, then he saw Tien's determination and aim for ANGELs, he relented and gave in. Placing himself under Shadow's wing, and now, he was never more proud to be an ANGEL.

Lying on his bed, he whispered a silent prayer to his wife and son, before he fell asleep.

Chapter 35

2007-02-12T10:04:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXV

Shadow stood behind Sesi, looking at the archers on the nearby roof taking careful aim at him. Jaens stood behind him, along with the other ANGELs. Muttering a slight incantation, he placed his hand on Sesi's head and his body flared up, buring into ashes. The archers knew they had lost, one blew on his horn and they ran for their lives, away from Shadow, away from death.

A teleportation rune burned out on the roof just below their feet, it glowed and they were gone.

ANGELs HQ
1 hour later...

Shadow flipped through some pages, studying the information they had gathered recently. Someone, wearing a mixture of pale blue and red coloured ANGEL gear, entered the Shadow's room.

"You're here, does the gear suit you?" Shadow asked.

The ANGEL nodded, and removed his mask, revealing himself.

Sesi stood in front of Shadow, getting used to his new gear at the same time. "It does seem to feel weightless, other than the weapon, I feel naked." Sesi said laughing.

"Sesi-" Shadow started but got cut off by Sesi.

"For starters, Sesi was the name given to me by the Clans Council. Call me by my birthname, Nova." Nova/Sesi said.

"Sure." Shadow said, nodding. "Here, this is your ANGEL ring."

Shadow passed Nova a Champion ring, and once Nova slipped the ring on, his gear vanished and was stored in the ring.

"Nice..." Nova said. "Guess having my death announced makes me a bad spy from now on."

"You were the one who said you wanted to fight and defend rather than recon."

"Yea.... but immediately promoting me to a Champion seems to be like pushing me out to die."

"You think too much, Nova. Your capabilites are recognised by me, you deserved your rank."

Nova nodded and looked at his ring, before he turned and was about to leave the room when Shadow called out.

"Sorry for accidentally making you relive your worst memory."

Nova turned and smiled at Shadow. "Sometimes, it's memories like those that pushes you to want to rid the world of evil." Nova then left the room.

Shadow clenched his fist tightly, closing his eyes.

"Don't worry, Nova. You are not the only one who wants to hunt Varrà down."

Chapter 34

2007-02-10T10:04:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXIV

"Daddy!"

Sesi woke up, lying on a bed which he had never felt in a long time "Daddy! wake up!" a young girl shouted, sitting on his bed.

"Wha....?" Sesi said sat up and looked around, the place was familar.
"Mummy! Daddy's still on his bed!" The girl ran out of the door.

Where am i?

Sesi looked at a photo at the bed-side table. It was him, and two very familar faces.
Suddenly, as if something struck his mind, he realised something.

THIS IS MY FAMILY.

"but.. how? They were killed in a big fire a long time ago." Sesi said to himself.

"Hey honey." Sesi's wife walked into the room, dressed in a pink nightgown.

That dress, it was the same on on that day. Sesi thought to himself.

He checked his calandar. Febuary 18th.

no... it can't be. but.. even if it is, i must prevent if from happening again!
Sesi suddenly grabbed his wife by the hand, and shouted for his daughter.

"Honey..? What are..."

"Don't ask, just follow me." Sesi shot back before his wife could even finish talking.

As he was walking, he felt their hands getting warmer, he stopped.

"h..on..e..y......?"

Sesi turned, his wife and daughter were on fire. He stood in horror, and as they were walking towards Sesi, he found himself moving backwards unknowingly.

no... not again!

He felt something warm
He looked at his hands., and saw them on fire, and his skin, turning to char as he watched, not being able to do anything.

Everything went white.

"Had a nice dream?" a voice croaked.

Sesi was kneeling on the floor, motionless.

Jaens stood there a minute ago, Shadow was beside him, the next thing he knew, Sesi was already kneeling on the floor, and Shadow was nowhere to be seen.

he goes as fast as he comes.

Jaens thought to himself.

XXXIII

2007-02-10T09:24:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXIII

Sesi turned and blasted a powerful jet of water at Shadow, who had already S-un away.

Shadow placed his hand on the Jaens's wound and with amazing speed, the wound was gone, without a trace it was ever there. Shadow turned to face Sesi, his face wasn't masked, rather black cloth covered his face, revealing only his eyes.

"Who are you?" Sesi asked, unable to feel any aura coming from Shadow standing in front of him.

"You want to rid ANGELs, yet you do not know who i am?" Shadow said, adjusting his gloves. "Not surprising, only few have seen Guardians up close."

Sesi immediately felt fear jolt through his body, the new comer was a Guardian, rumour to have the powers to destroy entire cities... alone.

His gaze met Shadow's, and all of a sudden, his world went black...

Chapter 32

2007-02-09T09:14:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXII

They emerged out from the base, immediately a group of warriors raised their spears at them. Jaens stepped forward, raising his hand.

"Let us free, and no one needs to be hurt." Jaens said, trying best not to engage them in a full scale battle. "Think of the innocent people around who may get hurt from the battle."

The warriors responded only by advancing one more step, their spears dangerously close to Jaens.

"I see there is only one way out for us then." Jaens said, and immediately, his spear glowed bright red and transformed in his hands, the blade became crimson, the pole was black with a gold dragon carving wrapped around the length. He swung his spear, destroying all the spears pointing towards them. He slammed the spear onto the ground, sending a shockwave towards the warriors, knocking them backwards.

The ANGELs quickly S-un up to the rooftops, attempting to flee. However, one man stood there waiting for them. His aura was very powerful, Jaens gripped his spear tightly.

"The Clans sent a Master just to catch a Champion, a crusader and a healer?" Jaens said, laughing. "I didn't know we were so highly rated."

"Laugh while you can ANGEL. For it shall be your last." The master said. "I, Sesi, Master of Sesa, will kill you all."

"So it is only a master of a pathetic clan, hardly convincing." Jaens said, swinging his spear.

Jaens couldn't even react as Sesi moved forward drove a water spike into him. Jaens took a step back, and immediately swung his spear around him, red flames curled around the blade of his spear as he pointed it at Sesi. The flames concentrated at the tip of the blade and sent a powerful beam at Sesi, who neutralised it with a jet of water coming out of his fingers.

"This battle seems fun."

Jaens immediately looked at the person who spoke, he was dress fully in black, standing behind Sesi. Jaens knew deep inside the person was wearing ANGEL gear, and only one ANGEL wore fully black.

Shadow.

Chapter 31

2007-01-31T08:47:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXXI

Shadow grasped the sand from the ground, sprinkling it into the winds, whispering a quiet prayer for those who had perished. The sand turned transparent and sparkled as the wind carried it away.

Shadow took in a deep breath before he dropped into his own shadow.

2 days later
The Capital of Fera, White Storm City

Jaens slipped quietly from the crowd and entered an alleyway. Looking back to see if anyone was following him, he made his way deeper into the alleyway maze. After making a couple of turns, Jaens found himself facing a dead end. He turned one last time, checking behind him before he ran and entered the wall.

Jaens had just entered one of the the few base of ANGELS, the wall was an illusion created by Shadow himself. There were only three people there. One Healer, one Crusader and himself, a Champion.

The ANGELS were sorted into ranks, Healer being the lowest, followed by Mystic, Crusader, Champion, Guardian and Lord, the leader of ANGELS, Virgil.

"What was it that was so important, I have to be called?" Jaens asked, walking over to the Healer, who pointed to a moniter. Strange symbols were displayed on it.

"We intercepted a magical broadcast from the Clan base over to a small group nearby." The healer explained. "It was encrypted, so it took sometime to process. The result however was disturbing." The Healer then waved his hand over a crystal orb, and the symbols transformed into words. Jaens took a step back, shocked.

WE FOUND THEM. ARREST. DEAD OR ALIVE.

"We needed further orders if we should evacuate." The Crusader said. "We paged for any Champion class ANGEL nearby and you came."

"Evacuate." Jaens said. Quickly, whispering an incantation and drew a circle on the ground, in a flash of red light, Jaens was now fully clothed in ANGELS gear, holding a long spear, with a redish aura around the blade. They both did the same, ready to storm out of the base.

"Be prepared." Jaens said, and placed his mask on, magically sealing itself.

Chapter 30

2007-01-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXX

The librarian swept the dust off the book, coughing from the dust. "This book is about 6000 years old, about as old as me." He said, laughing.

"6000?" Someone said, sitting at a nearby table asked, marveling in another book. "That's pretty young for an immortal. Well, I am done with this book too." He laughed and stood up from his chair. The man had pure white hair, his eyes were covered with a long red cloth which was tied behind his head and allowed to flow to the ground. He was dressed in a black coat with white trimmings, reaching to the ground. The coat was opened, revealing his black top made of dragonhide and his soft yet stiff white pants. "It's amazing how fast you can read with your mind." He said, then he felt a sudden impact on his stomach and coughed. "What the-"

5340 miles away...

"I am sorry! I didn't know it was so powerful!" Jing said, helping Tien back onto his feet. Tien smiled weakly and mumbled he was okay. Jing's dragon abilities with her current level of magic was powerful enough, however, when fused, even Tien flew from the impact from her punch when it landed on his stomach.

"Very well done." Tien said.

Back at the Library...

"Tien! Are you okay?" The immortal asked, approaching Tien quicky.

"I am okay. I think my clone recieve some sort of powerful blow." Tien said, rubbing his stomach. "The first one died, that was when I felt some pain in my chest. Now, this one must have recieve a powerful impact on his stomach, but I am sure he won't die. He is strong enough."

"I understand." The immortal said, relaxing his elderly features. His bald head gleaming from the light, his long white beard flowing over his red robes. "Well, I'll leave you to your books then. Please do remember your promise." He said before turning to leave.

"Just to be curious, how old is this immortal princess i am suppose to find in the mainlands?" Tien asked.

The immortal turned and smiled. "16."

Chapter 29

2007-01-15T08:22:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXIX

"VIRRRGIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!"

Virgil stopped dead in his tracks. Turning to look, he saw Eva running towards him.

Eva threw a punch at Virgil, only to hit nothing but air.

"Impressive." Virgil said standing behind Eva. "What are you hitting again?"

Eva turned and threw another punch, this time with a shockwave that shattered glasses all around, only to hit air.

"I like your style." Virgil said, leaning towards the wall nearby.

Eva charged an energy bolt and fired it towards Virgil, only to hit the wall.

"Enough is enough. Stop destroying public property." Virgil spoke softly into Eva's ears.
Virgil stood behind Eva and held her wasist, Eva blushed immediately.

Eva spotted an interesting ring on Virgil's left fourth finger. The gold ring had an emblem on it, none like what Eva has seen before. The emblem had 6 swords and a pair of wings etched from the center.

"Interesting ring." Eva said.

Virgil released Eva, and she immediately turned, only to see Virgil missing.

"Idiot." She said.

Eva tracked Virgil's aura until she found him eating a bowl of noodle in an inn.

"You can't run now. I sealed this inn with a containment spell, only a blood elf can break this spell." She told Virgil, smiling happily.

Virgil however ignored her and continued eating.

"Hey!" Eva said, getting irritated at Virgil's attitude. She picked up a plate on a nearby table and threw it a Virgil. Virgil dodged the plate easily, and went back into his noodles. This flared Eva up and she blast the table into splinters with a powerful magic bolt. Virgil however was now at another table, slurping his noodles in delight.

He turned to face Eva. "This noodles are good, you should try some." He said, before returning to his noodles. Eva screamed and fire another blast at Virgil. The furniture exploded from the impact, however Virgil was now sitting on top of the cashier. Laying the bowl down, he took 3 gold pieces and gave it to the innkeeper. "This should cover the cost of the noodle and the furniture that pervert destroyed." Virgil said, before he finished the noodles.

Virgil ignored Eva who was fuming mad and staring at him. Walking to the door, he sensed the invisible barrier in front of him.

"Give up, only I can break this spell." Eva said. "To leave, you will just have to apologise to me and promise to be my servant!"

Virgil rolled his eyes, deciding to ignore her. Whispering an incantation, he proded the barrier with his finger, and the barrier melted away. Virgil then stepped out of the inn.

"Impossible!" Eva gasped, running out along with Virgil. "How did you do it?" She asked.

Virgil stopped and turned looking into Eva's eyes. "You want to know?" He said gently, approaching her. "Close your eyes."

Eva blushed wondering if Virgil was trying to kiss her. She closed her eyes and immediately felt Virgil's aura vanish. She opened her eyes immediately, knowing Virgil was gone.

"I WILL GET YOU ONE DAY!" She screamed.

Chapter 28

2007-01-14T02:29:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXVIII

"What do you mean you cannot find anything on ANGELS?" Minas said. Slaming her hands onto the table. "A group of renegades running around interfering with our work, i want them hunted down!"

"With their numbers, it is amazing at such they can overpower us." Someone said standing from his seat. "It proves how much the Clans are loosening up!"

The representatives of the Clans were gathered together in a meeting, the formation of ANGELS has sparked jealousy from some Clans, as although new, the ANGELS were gathering support from the people.

"I say we hunt each and every one of them down." Another said. "They could be spies, considering they don't reveal themselves, always working in secret and donning masks!"

Nika watched as they quarreled, rubbing the ring on her index finger. The sliver ring gleamed, reflecting the sunlight pouring into the room. Three swords centered between two wings was etched on it, forming a depression in the metal.

Nika stood up from the table and turned to leave.

"Hey you!" A man noticed Nika leaving. "Why are you leaving? Aren't you the representative of the Holy Clan?"

Nika turned to face the man. "Can't a person get a breathe of fresh air?" She said, before she pushed opened the door and left the room.

Nika walked towards a nearby balcony, showing the stunning view of Antheron, capital of the Mainlands, she felt the breeze blow pass her hair. Closing her eyes, she enjoyed the feeling.

Nika turn all of a sudden, feeling someone behind her. "O... It's you. You almost scared the hell out of me." She said. Jaens smiled as he walked forward. Brushing his hair back, he gazed at the buildings around them. His ring reflected the light into Nika's eyes. "Hey!" She said, covering her eyes.

"Oops, sorry." Jaens apologised, and looked at his ring. "It's still like a dream to me. Considering the honor and everything. The only downside is we are actually enemies of our own Clans now." He gazed at the four swords and the angel wings on his ring for a moment before he diverted his eyes back to Nika. "You do know you are under me now right?"

Nika smiled, before kicking Jaens hard in the shins. "Let's get back to the meeting before anyone suspects."

chapter 27

2007-01-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXVII

As the wind blew, Shadow stood on top of the castle walls, looking at the war-torn grounds.

"So it ends..." Shadow said and disappeared into the darkness of the night.

Zes and Zans stood on the battleground, not believing what they saw.
But it was obvious, Shadow had came, one would know by looking at where the skeleton army once stood.

It was nothing, but a huge crater.

Shadow slowly turned transparent and disappeared.

Chapter 26

2007-01-11T00:41:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXVI

Jing stared at Tien. He was sipping water slowly from his cup, while staring back at Jing at the same time. Tien had replaced his white coat with a grey cloak that reached his knees.

Jing was still trying to understand what had happened. The Tien she knew was Tien's clone all along, he was creating ANGELS in the mainland, however was interested by elven magic, so he sent his clone to learn for him. He sensed his clone return and made his way over.

The Tien in front of Jing now was many times more powerful than the Tien she knew. The Tien in front of her has enough power to even take on the elves' king. She knew the old Tien's powers and limitations, this Tien showed nothing like before.

Invincible. Jing thought.

"You flatter me. I am not invincible. I have my limitations, and yes, i am able to read your mind." Tien said looking into Jing's eyes.

Jing nodded, remembering how Tien fought Reas. It ended in a second.

5 Minutes Ago...

"Tien?" Reas gasped. "How?"

"There will be no need to tell a dead man." Tien replied.

Reas saw Tien vanished from his sight, then the world went black as Tien's fist shattered every bone in his body.

Selphina screamed as the shockwave from Tien's blow went through her, bursting her blood vessels and her heart collapse as she fell to the ground dead.

Jing held her breath, Tien had just killed two mages with a single punch. With her dragon eyes, she could see the magical aura used in that punch, it was gigantic, yet with so little effort. She too felt the shockwave, as the walls around them cracked, she felt her lungs about to collapse when suddenly the force was gone. Tien's arm wrapped around her, as he carried her high into the skies.

"Jing." Tien's voice awakened her from thought. "My ring told me everything i needed to know. Seems that i am supposedly your master."

Jing nodded. "You saved my life, i am duty-bound to serve you."

"My clone saved you. Now he is dead, your debt is paid."

"But you are still alive, clone or not, you played a part."

"How can a servant fall in love with her master then?" Tien said, his piercing gaze locked into Jing's eyes.

"Huh?" Jing was taken back. How could he tell?

"It was obvious from your expression when Selphina asked me to be her boyfriend." Tien said. "Jing. You will be free, however, please understand that liking someone like me, will do you no good."

Having finished what he wanted to say, Tien stood up to leave.

"Wait." Jing called out to Tien. "What if i said i want to be an ANGEL like you?"

Tien turned. "The training is very difficult. Many almost died in training. Are you up to it?"

"Yes, my lord."

"That will be Tien to you. Call me any other fancy name and i'll kick you out of ANGELS."

"You mean you'll accept me?"

Tien nodded.

"We have to go now."

Chapter 25

2007-01-07T13:51:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXV

The sun had set, Jing was reading an elven parchment, while Tien stared out of the window.

All of a sudden, an unpleasant aura swept throught them. "Tien! Did you feel that?" Jing asked, turning to Tien.

Tien nodded and opened the glass window. He jumped out and landed into a small alley. The evil mage was close. Tien could sense it. Someone was approaching fast. He turned, his fist stopping millimetres away from Selphina's face.

"Sorry! I felt the aura and came." Selphina said. Tien nodded and turned, looking for the hidden mage. "He must be very close." She said, approaching closer to Tien. Tien nodded, he felt a quick movement behind him.

Tien screamed as the dagger plunge into his heart. Jing immediately jumped out of the window and held Tien before he fell. "YOU!" Jing shouted at Selphina, and raised her hand a fireball ready. Then, Jing felt a punch land on her stomach and she flew. The man with the emblem on his head appeared suddenly, his evil aura more powerful now.

Someone caught Jing. His aura was strong, however the man's aura overpower his. He laid Jing gently on the ground. He was robed in a type of flowy white cloth, with a hood that covered his face in shadows.

"It is too late to save him. Even with his powerful recovery ability, that dagger has the power to absorb every single drop of magic from him." The man said to the person. "Even you mighty ANGELS are unable to save him."

"ANGELS?" Selphina asked.

"ANGELS is a group of powerful mages, started to fight against us Demonian mages who managed to get pass Saint's barrier, which is weakening every minute. They were created for the sole purpose of fighting us, and remembering Saint." The man explained, while the ANGEL stared at Tien's lifeless body. "They have different ranks, Healer being the lowest and Guardian is sort of like a leader. Judging by his aura, he is just a Knight. Nothing close to being able to beat me."

The ANGEL pulled of the white cloth which suddenly faded into nothing. Now he was in a white coat, the length reaching the floor, the coat was unbutton, revealing the black dragonhide armor inside, protecting his upper body. His pants was a stiff black material which seemed soft yet durable. He was wearing a white mask that covered his face, revealing only a little of his eyes. A metal clip on the collar of his coat shocked the man.

"A Guardian!" The man said, pointing at the ANGEL's clip. Which was shaped with five swords and two wings. "My name is Reas. It is a pleasure to fight a Guardian. Tell me your name." Reas said, shifting into a battle-ready position.

The Guardian removed his left glove, made of the same material as his pants, revealing three rings, one on each finger except the thumb and the index finger without. He pointed his index finger a Tien's body and a white light beamed into Tien.

"It is no use Guardian. You're too late to save him." Reas said, before a scream came from behind the Guardian. Jing had regain conciousness and ran toward's Tien body.

"Please save him." She said, crying. Tien's body to glow before he got up. Jing immediately held him tightly.

"Thanks. Good to see you." Tien said to the Guardian. "I guess its time huh?"

"IMPOSSIBLE! HE SHOULD BE DEAD!" Selphina screamed behind Reas. Reas was puzzled, however he remained calm.

Tien turned to Reas and smiled before he started glowing brighter.

"Tien, kick their ass for me." He said before the light vanished suddenly and he became a ring, zooming into the Guardian's index finger. The Guardian removed his mask.

Jing, Reas and Selphina stared in shock.

"So, i have to respect his wishes." The Guardian said, smiling at Reas.

Or rather, Tien said to Reas.

Chapter 24

2007-01-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXIV

"Really?" Selphina asked.

"No." Tien replied.

Selphina pulled a long face. "You're mean."

"Well... I hate to say this, however, We have to leave." Tien said, getting up and motioned to Jing to leave. "Thanks for the coffee."

"Why so soon?" Selphina asked, holding onto Tien's hand.

Tien pulled his hand free of Selphina's grip, apologise and with a sudden S-un, disappear from her sight.

"Awww... He is playing hard to get." Selphina said, smiling at Jing.

Jing nodded and walked off.

The smile faded from Selphina's face. A man appeared behind her, he was bald, with a red emblem burned onto his scalp. His eyes was completely black, there was no whites at all.

"It has all gone well. Releasing the Behemoth from the prison managed to lure him out." The man said. "Soon we will be able to get rid of him."

"Be careful. He is Saint's son after all." Selphina said, before the man vanished.

Chapter 23

2006-12-31T14:17:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXIII

"Saint's Tien? Right?" The mage asked.

"Um. Yea?"

"OH. MY. GOD. I'm such a huge fan of yours. I mean, i always imagined Tien to be handsome, but you're... wow. i can't believe it.... "

Jing twitched a little.

"..... And OH, my name is Selphina, i'm an ice mage from the city of Genos. Are you free? Why not let's go for a cup of coffee or something?"

"Uh." Tien stopped for awhile, he looked at Jing.

"Sure, why not? Coffee sounds nice."

Sitting down at a nearby cafe, Selphina went on about her life history. However, Tien was distracted. He kept looking at Jing, who was quiet, as usual. But Tien sensed something wrong.

Jing thought deep down.

Why am i feeling like this? Why do i feel something strange when i see them together?

"Soooo... Tien, you got a girlfriend?" Selphina asked.

Tien spilled his coffee.

"Oh my god, you okay?" Selphina rushed to help.

"So, you haven't answered my question. Have you? Or is she your girlfriend?" Selphina said as she pointed at Jing.

Tien took a peek at Jing, who was blushing.

"Well........ not at the mome..."

"GREAT. CAN I BE YOUR GIRLFRIEND?" Selphina shouted.

The whole cafe looked at them.

"Um..." Tien said, while taking another peek at Jing, who was drinking her coffee quietly.

Come on Tien, say no! Quick, tell that woman no. Jing thought.

"O..kay?" Tien replied slowly, while looking slightly at Jing.

Chapter 22

2006-12-29T12:16:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXII

Jing rushed forward, whispering elven incantation, a power beam of light emerged from her hand, burning the behemoth wherever the beam when. Enraged, the behemoth slammed its fist into the ground hard, so fast that neither of the girls could react.

"You have to be careful." Tien said, at the shoulder of the behemoth, hold both the mage and Jing. The behemoth reached to crush them. However, with a swift S-un, Tien appeared in front of the behemoth's face. A quick kick and the behemoth was lifted off it's feet and flew in the air. With another swift S-un, Tien laid Jing and the girl down on the ground. The behemoth was about to crash into the ground, wrecking the buildings when suddenly its fall stopped. Tien levitated slightly above a building, supporting the behemoth with one hand. The behemoth started to struggle, roaring loudly.

"Freezing Slumber." Tien whispered, immediately the behemoth started to go limp, as if hypnotised. The behemoth started freezing over soon, being completely frozen in a matter of seconds.

"Eras." Tien whispered, and the behemoth shattered into dust.

"Well done, Tien." Jing said smiling.

"Tien?" the mage exclaimed. "Saint's Tien?"

Chapter 21

2006-12-29T11:58:00.000-08:00

Chapter XXI

Tien stared out at the horizon, deep in thoughts. "Jing. There is a town over there. Do you see it?"

Jing replied, clearly into Tien's mind.

"Yea. You are tired after the long flight, you should get some rest."

An hour later at the town's inn, Jing laid on the bed in her elf form, falling asleep immediately. Tien left his baggage on the table and made his way out of the inn, exploring the city.

It has been one and a half years since I last stepped into a human city. Tien thought to himself, looking at the shop selling their wares on the busy streets. The city was huge, like a capital. Tien wasn't sure, he had been with elves for too long. All of a sudden, a huge earthquake shook the city, a huge explosion erupted from the middle. From the explosion, something huge surfaced, towering over the city blocks.

"Something has escaped from the Clan dungeons!" A civillian shouted beside Tien.
Around 30 men in white robes appeared around the monster, spells ready. They fired the spells however, the spells only bounced off its hard hide. The smoke cleared and the monster could be seen properly. It was a behemoth, and a powerful one at that. Humanoid, and destructively powerful. Not to mention their hides have magic resistance.

Tien felt a powerful aura appear there. Searching for the source, he saw a female mage robed in white flowy material. Her staff was magnificent, glowing in power. She whisper a quick spell and fire a bolt of magic towards the behemoth. The impact knocked the behemoth back a little, causing some damage. The angry behemoth immediately threw a punch at her.

She blocked the impact with a powerful shield spell however. It was cracking from the power of the behemoth.

"You seems to be in a need of a little assistance."

Chapter 20

2006-12-29T10:36:00.000-08:00

Chapter XX

Virgil looked up at Eva, before disappearing again.

"............"
"NOT AGAIN!" Eva shouted, and turned to the two guards, who had gone hiding.

Virgil went back to the same bar as before. Sitting down, he ordered a glass of tomato juice. And suddenly, the door slammed open.

"STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM ME!!!!!!" Eva screamed.

Virgil looked at her, showing what seemed to be a smile, before turning back to his drink.

"You seriously can't remember me can you?" Eva said. "Guess i'll have to refresh your memory."

a year ago
at the edge of Vitas, City of the Blood Elves

"Now, that'll teach you something." Eva said, as she walked away from two badly injured thugs.

As she walked out of the valley, she knocked into someone.

"HEY! WHY DON'T YOU WATCH WHERE YOU'RE WALKING!" Eva shouted

The man ignored her, and continued walking on.

"HELLO~ I'M TALKING TO YOU MR TALL AND SCARY!"

The man continued walking on, as if nothing had happened.

"GRRR.. GUARDS!!!!!!!!" Eva suddenly shouted.

Two fierce looking guards appeared behind Eva.

"Yes? Princess?" One of the guards spoke.

"GET HIM!!!!!" Eva shouted, pointing at the man.

"YES!"

The guards ran towards the man, only to be thrown back.

Virgil turned clearly irritated. However, Eva had S-un forward, attempting to backstab him. Their lips met.

Virgil S-un backwards, and Eva stood there stunned.

"Pervert." Virgil said, before he vanished from their sight.

Present day

"Remember me now?" Eva asked.

Virgil nodded. "You're that pervert."

"Hey! That was my very first KISS!" She screamed.

The whole bar turned and looked at her.

"WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?" She screamed at the people around her.

She shift her attention back to Virgil, who had disappeared.

A loud, high pitched scream shook the bar.

Chapter 19

2006-12-26T10:10:00.000-08:00

Chapter XIX

Virgil appeared in front of the bolt, with a swift S-un. Absorbing the bolt, Virgil felt his hand burn from the power.

"COME ON VIRGIL! SHOW ME YOUR TRUE POWER!"

Virgil hesitated for a moment.

"I will show you my power, but it will only be for an instant."

He lifted his arm, showing 5 rings, one on each finger. Slowly, he removed one. Immediately, Virgil's aura soared. Eva and her guards shivered in the presense of Virgil's dominant aura, falling to their knees.

"HAHAHAHAH! NOW THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! THAT'S WHAT I'VE EXPECTED FROM THE GREAT VIRGIL!"

"Don't blink" Virgil said. "Or you'll miss it."

"MISS IT? HAHAHA! WHO DO YOU THI..."

Valer stopped. He felt something within his body moving.
He looked up at where Virgil is.

He was gone.

"Looking for me?"

Valer looked behind him.
It was Virgil.
Valer noted that the ring had gone back to his finger.

"WHAT IS THIS! FIGHT ME VIRGIL!"

"It's pointless now."

As the words came, Valer bursted with blood, and as he fell dead, he saw Virgil speaking softly.

Blood Pheonix

But it was too late, he couldn't hear.

The blood then gathered in the air, forming what seemed to be a bird.

Glowing red, it flew and rested on Virgil's arm, before vanishing into Virgil body, leaving only a red feather which rested on Valer's body.

"Oh my gosh... He is so cool!" Eva screamed in delight, shaking one of her guards. "Did you see that? Did you see that?"

The poor guard could only nod in response.

Chapter 18

2006-12-26T09:40:00.000-08:00

Chapter XVIII

The door burst open, flying off it's hinges. A blood bolt shot from within the house, striking Virgil in the chest. The impact only made Virgil cough, not enough to do any damage at all.

"Valer, give up. You and I both know you can't win me." Virgil said.

Valer walked out from the shadow, his face scarred with blood incantations, a sure sign of someone using dark blood magic. "You don't understand Virgil. Just a few more and my research will be complete!" He said, approaching Virgil. " A few more and i finish the transformation!"

Virgil closed his eyes in disgust. "You have fallen to the darkness, Valer. Get help."

"NO!" Valer screamed. "Did you know what i when through to reach my powers now?"

"Give up, or i'll bring you down myself."

Virgil created a ball of red energy in his palm. "Don't make me do this Valer."

Valer hesitated, before he nodded in submission. The energy ball vanished from Virgil's palm. All of a sudden, Valer's head snapped back, the veins on his body enlarged until they were all visible. A ball of energy gather in Valer's hands.

A huge explosion shook the town, as Virgil flew out of the house, crashing into the house behind him.

"YOU FORCED ME VIRGIL! NOW, YOU MUST DIE!" Valer said, his voice echoed throught the whole area. Sending tremors throught the city.

Eva and her guards S-un to a nearby roof, checking the cause of the explosion. Only to see Valer fire a bolt of blood towards them.

Chapter 17

2006-12-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

Chapter XVII

Virgil took his drink and drank it. He laid some money on the counter, and prepared to leave. Eva and the guards stopped him.

"You have to come back with..." eva said, before Virgil suddenly vanished from her sight.
"He's gone again!" She screamed lifting a nearby table up and threw it at her guards. "It's all your fault!"

Virgil meanwhile roam the backalley of the town, looking for the vampire. Or rather, someone he knew, a fellow mage who uses blood magic, only that he has fallen into the darker side of the magic.

He reached the area where the last victim died, Virgil touched the dried blood on the wall, he whispered an incantation. Suddenly, visions flood into Virgil's mind. The blood wasn't of the victim, it was of the killer. Now, Virgil knew exactly where he was.

Chapter 16

2006-12-26T07:14:00.000-08:00

Chapter XVI

"I seriously have no time for this." Virgil said and with a swift Su-n, he appeared on a roof far away.

"ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! HE GOT AWAY AGAIN!" Eva shouted and started to wallop the two other Guards that came with her.

That girl looks familar.
Virgil thought as he landed at the entrance of a nearby bar
Oh well.

"That's some Su-n my friend" The bartender said.
Virgil ignored the bartender and sat down.

"THERE YOU ARE!" A familar voice shouted.
Virgil turned to look, hoping that it wasn't Eva.

"I KNEW YOU'LL BE HERE!" Eva shouted as she came in with two badly bruised Guards.

"........... You know, you're starting to irritate me."

"Ooooo... Looks like I've got your attention." Eva said and winked at Virgil.
"you haven't forgotten me have you?" Eva asked.

".... I KNOW YOU?" Virgil asked back.

"............."

"Um. Shouldn't we be capturing him now Eva?" One of the guards asked.
"Yea, isn't he the vampire that has been roaming around recently?"

"Vampire?" Virgil asked.
"Yea yea, some bloodsucking moron has been here killing random people." Eva said.
".... So why me?"

"Well, the killer always leaves a huge V symbol at the scene of crime, and your name starts with a V." Eva said.

"Did you say a huge V symbol?" Virgil asked.
"Yea, why?"
"Got a picture of it?"

Eva took a small paper out from her robes, and showed it to Virgil.

".... It's him." Virgil said.

Chapter 15

2006-12-24T07:30:00.000-08:00

CHAPTER XV

"GIMMIE YOUR MONEY! OR ELSE!" a thug shouted at a hooded figure, who's face was covered by the shadows of the night.

"COMEON MAN! I DON'T HAVE ALL N......!"
The thug dropped dead, a dried corpse.

The hooded figure left the dead thug, and left a huge V symbol on the wall.

the next morning

"THERE HE IS!"
"GET HIM! GET THE VAMPIRE!"

A crowd surrounded Virgil.
"That's the guy! I saw him last night!" a young lady shouted.
"You sure that's him, Eva?" someone from the crowd asked.
"oh yea i'm sure." Eva said, winking at Virgil.

Virgil was cloaked in his usual red dragon-hide robe. He looked around at the crowd surrounding him.

"There must be a mistake, i just got into town." Virgil said. He continued forward, however was blocked by the crowd. "I have no time for this." Virgil shouted in anger and frustration. With a swift S-un, he landed on the roof of the shops above the crowds. Virgil then started running and was far from the crowd. Just then, three people appeared in front of him with weapons, stopping him from proceeding.

"Not bad, Virgil, son of saint." The girl called Eva said. With a snap of her fingers, her human form vanished. Eva now looked elvish. Her eyes radiate red, her skintone was human like, however, slightly more pale. Her white hair flowing with the wind. "I am Eva, Knight of Therion, and daugther of Crimson, Leader of the Blood Elves."

She raised her weapon. "Prepare to pay your debt in blood." She suddenly smiled and said. "You're cute by the way."

Virgil stared at her emotionless, clearly bored.

Chapter 14

2006-12-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

CHAPTER XIV

Tien slowly awoke from his sleep, the sun shining into the room, flooding him with warmth. He got off the bed and slowly made his way out. He lift his hand high up above him towards the sun.

"Les'dra FestiLiA MescIAs" he whispered. Immediately, from the horizon, a huge snake-like creature appeared. Flying towards Tien at an amazingly high speed. Just before the creature reached Tien, it shapeshift into a human-like form and landed neatly beside him.

"How may i serve u today, my master?" She said. Tien smiled. "I prefer you in your dragon form." he said. "You're too pretty in human form." Tien said, admiring her pale skin radiate the light from the sun. Her armour which were made from her scales. The last Dragon Elf alive.

"Jing. I have to set out to the mainland. Can you last the journey?" Tien said.

She nodded and walk off Tien's home, atop a high tree that was a tall as the surrounding mountains. Levitating on the air, she transformed into a magnificent oriental dragon, her red scales gleaming in the sunlight. Tien smiled and mount her. With a roar, they flew away from the Elven City, Artinras.

Jing smiled.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine as long as there isn't any big bloodshed."

Chapter XIII

2006-12-06T21:39:00.000-08:00

CHAPTER XIII

As Shadow swung his weapon, the Skeleton General quickly Su-n to a safe place. "So... you thought you could hit me with that weak blow? Don't make me laugh." The General taunted. "Weak eh? Look properly." as the words came out of Shadow's mouth,the General felt something break. It was the side of his ribcage. "What the..?" the General looked at Shadow's cocky face, and continued. "HAHAHA. LOOKS LIKE I CAN HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOU." The Skeleton General suddenly Su-n away, appearing behind Shadow he swung his blade with extreme force and sliced through Shadow. "Guess you weren't that fun after all." Shadow's body suddenly disppeared, and the General's sword caught fire. The fire quickly spread towards the body.

Sensing the danger, the General quickly dropped his sword and tried to sense for Shadow, but with the ring on Shadow, the Skeleton General couldn't sense him at all.

"Hahahaha. I thought you said i wasn't fun?" a voice echoed. "How's this for fun?"

The General immediately felt himself burning up without warning.
"WHAT THE? HOW ARE YOU DOING THIS! WHERE ARE YOU! SHOW YOURSELF!" The General shouted.
"Show myself? And spoil the fun? Hmmm. OKAY." a voiced replied.
As the words ended, The burning general saw a huge shadow appearing from behind.
"Hi."
Shadow appeared, as big as a city gate, and looked down at the General.
"Having fun?"
Shadow snapped a finger and the flames on the General immediately extinguished.
"I KNEW IT! THIS IS JUST AN ILLUSION! I WILL BREAK THIS ILLUSION AND KILL YOU!"
"An illusion? You sure?"
Blue flames ignited on Shadow's blade as he slice the skeleton into two.
"WHA-?"

The general gasped in fright, however, he knew he was alright. Shadow had disappeared, then the world went black as his skull got shattered with a mighty swing from Shadow's sword.

The general screamed once again, still alive. Then, Shadow appeared in front of him and broke a rib from his ribcage and smash it onto the skull, shattering it again.

Alive... The general knew he was alive. He sensed something, he turned and felt the very bones of his body melt from dark blue flames.

He was alive. He died. He lived. He died. He lost count.

"JUST KILL ME... OR I'LL KILL MYSELF!" The general screamed finally knowing he had been completely defeated.

"There is no need for me to do anything now." Shadow said, closing his eyes. The general felt a gust of wind blew through him. Finally, his bones became powder and the last of his body disappeared with the wind..

Shadow-A special story

2006-10-24T23:30:00.000-07:00

Author's note: This story is not related to the original one.

It started weirdly, never knew how was it suppose to end with. It was a love so pure, a love that transcends pass time and space itself. A powerful magician fell in love with a heavenly immortal; their love was met with many obstacles. Not only did the heavenly troops hunt after him, the magic world is also after the immortal's special ability to see into the future. The magician's name was Shadow, and her name was Senia.

Their love story begins after Shadow parted with his brothers, and wanted to train himself to be stronger. In his path to gain power, he accidentally rescues her from the heavenly troops. Not knowing her identity, he help her tend to her wounds and protected her from the heavenly troops. Little did he know she was actually a heavenly princess, however because of an internal power struggle, her father lost his seat of power to an evil scheming half-immortal demon.

She never knew what love felt like. All that she knew was that whenever she was near him, her worries seem to evaporate away, as if nothing could harm her. However, the half-immortal demon came for her himself. Luckily, because of her ability to see into the future, she anticipated his attack. They were able to escape, but the princess finally saw herself being caught, and that Shadow would die saving her. Thus she ran away in the middle of the night and allowed herself to be captured by him. Knowing that the princess had already fallen for Shadow, he wanted to use Shadow as a bargaining chip to allow him to get his future out of the princess. Little did he know of Shadow's hidden power...?

He sent his special elite forces to capture him, but not only did he not capture him, Shadow's true powers were unleashed.

This was what happened that faithful day....

"You better come with us quietly; we don't feel like using force on a weakling like you."

Shadow smiled slightly and clenched his fist tightly. "What in the world makes you think I am a weakling...?”

Shadow then leaped into the air and upon falling, he punched the ground with such force that an impact made the elites retreat. At once, Shadow continued his attack with swift and agile punches to ward off his enemies. He seemed certain to win, then suddenly an arrow pierce through his leg. Shadow started to feel groggy; the arrow must have contained some sort of tranquilizer. He was just about to black out when...
He felt his body fill with amazing power, he opened his eyes and saw clearly his enemies' vital organs.

"What the? He is still conscious?" one said.

Shadow immediately threw a punch at him, however he did not land it on the man's body, in fact He stop short of a few centimeters. However, the man suddenly felt as if some sort of energy was rushing through him, before he could realize what had happen, his insides suddenly burst out his back, a huge crater immediately appeared on a wall behind him.

"How the? Everyone! Take him down."

Shadow suddenly slit his own wrist allowing his blood to flow freely onto the ground; the blood then suddenly turned black and started to take form of a dragon. Just as it was completed, the blood burned brightly and a black flaming dragon emerges from the ground and coiled itself around Shadow. The heat generating from the dragon was blazing hot, they could feel their skin burn as they tried to get closer. Just then, the dragon exhales a ball of flame into Shadow's hand. Shadow glanced at them for a moment before he allowed the fire ball to hover slightly above his index finger, then he snapped his fingers.

Chapter 12

2006-08-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

CHAPTER XII

Zes grabbed hold of a fallen comrade and pulled him to his feet. "You okay?" Zes asked, however the paladin did not reply. Zes then quickly hoisted the paladin on top of his shoulders and he Su-n (the term for flashstep) back to safety. Zans knowing that Zes is saving surviors, is single-handedly pushing back the skeletal troops with huge shockwaves that shatters bones. Then suddenly, a huge jet of green flame shot out from behind the skeletal troops formation, and headed straight for Zans. Zans quickly shield himself, however he flew backwards when hit. He quickly got up and to his amazement, all the skeletal troops suddenly vapourised. Zans rubbed his eyes in amazement, checking to see if he was dreaming.

"I decided they are only going to hinder the fun, so i vapourised them." A croaky voice suddenly boomed around Zans. Zes felt the magical energy of the person who had spoke and quickly Su-n to where Zans was. "This guy is a low class one, are we expecting someone so powerful so soon?" Zes said immediately as he appeared beside Zans. "Where is it?"

"It? You call me it?" a skeleton with greenish-blue flames surrounding him said, appearing suddenly behind them. Then, the flames surrounding the skeleton lashed out and hit Zes and Zans, sending them flying. "What weaklings, are you sure you two are the one i'm after? i felt a far more powerful presense before in this area." The skeleton looked around as if searching for something. "Tell me... where is your leader? I, one of the five skeleton generals, command you two to answer me!"

"We have no leader, we are fighting for ourselves." Zans replied, standing up and in one swift action punched the ground, sending a huge shockwave out towards the skeleton general. The general laugh and stomp his foot on the ground, and immediately, the shockwave ceased. "Weaklings, your magic won't work on me." Then, he gather a huge ball of green fire and raised it above his head. "Now tell me, where IS YOUR LEAD-" the general stopped suddenly and smiled. "So he has arrived..."

A gigantic black buster sword crashed into the ground behind Zes and Zans, and they turned to see someone dressed totally in black land lightly on top of the sword. The black figure was wearing a tattered cloak, covering a black dragonhide sleeveless top, and black pants made out of unknown material. The person's face was hidden all accept the eyes with black cloth. The person is actually Shadow. He knew Zans and Zes were protecting this area and felt uncomfortable when he felt the skeleton presense nearby.

Shadow mind-talked to Virgil who was observing the battle hidden by the rocky terrian. Virgil only responded by a curt nod before he turned and disappeared.

Shadow shook his head and sighed. He stepped off the sword and pulled it out of the ground. The buster sword was as tall as Shadow was, and when Shadow is carrying it, he gives off a sense of pure danger.

"Who are you?" The skeleton asked, still unable to sense Shadow's aura because of the distance. Shadow pulled a sliver ring out from his pants and slipped it on his thumb. Immediately, his aura disappeared. "I repeat...Who-" the skeleton began to question again but stopped immediately when Shadow appeared in front of it with a single Su-n. The general was shocked by the distance Shadow could travel with one su-n, however he was even more amazed when he couldn't feel any aura coming from Shadow.

"Boo?" Shadow said before he swung his weapon.

Chapter Xl

2006-08-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

Chapter Xl

A skeletal warrior raise his sword high above its head, preparing to finish off a downed paladin when a shockwave hit it and the skeletal warrior shattered into a thousand pieces. Zans pulled the fallen paladin up onto his feet and in a split second later, he laid him down inside the fort.

"Heal him, and let him rest." Zans said, ordering the healer inside the fort. The healer nodded and quickly went to work, closing the paladin's wounds with light shining out of his palm. "Sir, your flash step is amazingly fast. It one of the fastest i've seen." The healer said suddenly. "It's good to know that both you and Lord Zes is so capable." Zans smiled and sighed before he said. "My mentor's faster." Then, Zans once again departed towards the battle with a single flash step, leaving the healer wondering.

Virgil opened his eyes slowly, observing the area around him. The bodies of slain demons laid around him. He got up and jump towards a peak of a high hill in one swift action. He slowly scanned the horizon, and spotted a battle far away. He closed his eyes for a moment and reopened them. This time, his irises had became blood red will a glowing red symbol shinning on his pupil. Then he smiled. "So Zes and Zans are now great fighters. i wonder how it'll be sparing with them." He laughed and shook his head. "I'll kill them." He said before he jumped off the hill and sped off at an incredible speed leaving a trail of red mist behind him. "Let me check this battle out up close."

Chapter 10

2006-08-02T20:32:00.000-07:00

Chapter X

A vast barren area dividing Demonia from the realm of Man. Valleys and jagged rocks scattered around. A huge wall protected the realm of Man from the now active Demonian troops. Forts were built around the barren land, trying to stop the demons from advancing closer towards the wall. Mages and warriors prepared themselves for battle everyday as the waves of demons charged. Soon many forts were destroyed and the demons were beginning to occupy half of the area. Their advances however were stopped by a fort protecting a strategic location for the demons to advance deeper. Chaos reigned in that area as the demons battled to gain control over the fort. It has been 2 years since the Heaven's Three disappeared, the realms are at war once again. Their legends will start here, in this barren land, in the lands of Frey.

Thousands of menacing looking skeletons carrying weapons and bearing armor approached a huge fort. The fort was protecting a path leading into a mountain pass that grants a fast journey towards the wall. The skeletal warriors suddenly charged toward the fort, screeching loudly.

"They're here again. Quickly everyone! To battle!" A man shouted. He was dressed in a black robe and gripping a massive axe. "Let the Geffen Paladins crush them!" Paladins all dressed similar to the man, charged out of the fort's gates and took up their defenses, preparing for the skeletons to arrive. On the high walls of the fort, many paladins prepared their bows and charged their arrows with magical energy. They then aimed toward the massive swarm of skeleton troops. A young man with shoulder length black hair stood beside the archers. He was wearing a simple pair of black dragonhide pants, while his upper body was covered with a red cloak. He was also wearing black gloves of unknown material. He gazed at the skeleton swarm.

"Archers ready? FIRE!" he shouted, as the archers let loose their arrows. The arrows glowed white and showered on the skeletons, vanquishing many. Suddenly, a man dressed simillar to the man in the red cloak appeared beside him. The man who just arrived had short spiky black hair and was donning a dark blue cloak instead of a red one. "Zes, this time they are serious. There are hundreds and thousands of them." The man in the blue cloak said to the man in the red cloak, Zes.

Zes nodded before speaking." Seems like its time for us to fight. Let us go, Zans. For the honor of Geffen." Zes and Zans jumped from the wall, dropping towards the ground. They landed softly and made their way towards the front of the defending paladins. Another volley of holy arrows rained onto the skeleton swarm, however their advance did not slow. The skeletons arrived in front of them in no time, and upon seeing the paladins, they charged.

"It begins." Zans said before he spread his hands wide apart and slamed them together forcefully.

Tien smiled as he laid on the ground, looking up towards gigantic trees. Leaves were slowly falling and Tien slowly sat up. He sighed as he marvel in the place he is in. Many different trees, huge and small, with many colour leaves around him. He strolled towards a tree with rainbow coloured leaves and sat beneath it's shade. "Enjoying the shade?" a female elf ask dropping from a branch above Tien. Tien laughed and nodded. "You catching a nap huh? Leina." Leina nodded and chuckled. "It's a pity you're a human, i would have fallen for you if you were an elf. " Tien laughed and shook his head. "Does it matt-" Tien stopped suddenly and held his head before he fainted. "TIEN!!"

CHAPTER IX

2006-07-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Chapter IX

"Thunderclap!!!" Zans shouted as he clapped his hands together forcefully, sending a huge wave of destruction towards Tien. The wave blew past Tien, the huge impact kicked up sand and by the end of the attack, Tien was hidden by the sand. Zans's eyes opened widely in shock. "The attack was that strong?" Zans gasped as he blew the sand away with a mild shockwave, revealing a huge ice dome. Tien smiled as he shattered the ice around him. "You can control ice?" Zans gasped. "A mage being able to control more than one magic source is very rare. Wait, what am i thinking? Saint controlled four different types of magic." Tien laughed as Zans kept mumbling to himself. "Virgil controls Blood and Wind, Shadow controls Fire and Shadow and I control Ice and Soul." Zans laughed as he shook his head slightly. "Well, i guess that concludes our training. I've help you with the basics and skills for three months. Your magic level has also increased. It's time for me to embark on my own training." Tien then sped off, within seconds he was no where to be seen. "Zans! Has Tien left?" Zes shouted as he appeared behind Zans. "Yes. So has Virgil huh?" Zes nodded. "Well, Virgil did say put our new found abillity to good use." Zan nodded before he spoke. "Good luck Tien."

Somewhere very far away from Zes and Zans.

"Are you sure we should just leave them there?" Virgil asked. Shifu nodded and cleared his throat before he spoke. "Like i said before, it is time for the three of you to journey the world and open your eyes and horizon. You aren't the strongest, there are much more stronger mages than you three. Maybe somewhere out there, there may even be someone stronger than your father. " Shifu turned his back on them and gazed toward the setting sun. "Go, let your journey begin. Use your new found heaven's eyes to seek justice, let the world be your training ground. Those brats, they left already."

Some distance away, Virgil, Shadow and Tien bade their goodbyes.

"So i guess we should part, we'll meet again when fates allows." Tien said before he sped away.

"Well, till fate allows then." Shadow said, shaking his head before the faded into the Shadows.

Virgil laughed and disappeared along with a gust of wind. "Let our legends begin." he said before he disappear totally.

CHapter VIII

2006-07-07T00:25:00.000-07:00

Chapter VIII

Zes gaze towards the sky as he mentally prepared himself for the training. He closed his eye for a moment and dark clouds gathered above him. He raised his hand and a huge bolt of lightning struck his hand. The lighting slowly took form as Zes muttered an incantation. Zes then swung his weapon, a crystal spear. Blue lightning coarse powerfully in the middle, giving the spear an blue hue. "So what is your spear's name?" Virgil asked. He was monitering the whole process. "Vermillion. My spear's name is Vermillion." Virgil nodded and approached Zes. He motioned for Zes to attack him. Zes then gripped his spear tightly and with amazing speed he had shifted his position to be behind Virgil. Zes thrust his spear towards Virgil's back, however before the spear's tip reached Virgil, Virgil had already disappear. Zes felt a habd on his shoulder and immediately a huge force fell on him, sinking his body into the ground as Virgil pushed him deeper into the ground. Soon, only his shoulders and head were above ground. "Ouch, how did you do that?" Zes asked as he tried to struggle free of his prison. "Simple, I'm a battle mage, i have a pretty powerful arm. hence, i'm going to train your reflexes and strength before we even touch magic. Let me help you out of there." Virgil said and gripped a little of Zes's robes. He pulled and freed Zes out of the ground, however Virgil released his hold and sent Zes flying high up towards the sky.

"Oops... i guess i used to much strength." Virgil said as he watch Zes start falling quite a distance away. "He should still be alive, i guess."

Zes crashed onto the ground, negating most of the impact by creating a lighting shield around him. He gasped for air as he slowly recovered from shock. He heard some voice and he lifted himself up. The source of the voices was Tien teaching Zans how to use his Thunder magic, or more appropiately called shockwave magic. Tien is so kind, maybe i should have chosen him or Shadow instead of Virgil. Zes thought.

" Okay. I'll punch you and you are to try to negate my force using your shockwaves." Tien said.

Zans nodded and gathered magical energy in his palm. He then clapped his hands together, creating a huge shockwave barrier around him, protecting him from damage. Tien punched and broke the barrier easily, his fist landing on Zans's stomach. Zan's feet lifted off the ground as the impact knocked the air out of him, and sent him flying towards a rock wall. He crashed into the rock wall creating a huge crater. He then dropped to the ground motionless.

"Whoops." Tien said, immediately appearing beside Zans, placing his palm on Zans's back, and white energy surrounded Zans, healing his wound rapidly.

On second thought, i think they're all dangerous. Zes thought as he shook his head slightly pitying his brother. Suddenly, he felt someone gripped his arm. "Slacking are we? Back to training!" Virgil said, and flung Zes into the sky. Zes screamed as he once again propelled high into sky. Virgil glanced at Tien heal Zans before he disappeared with a wave of his cloak.

"I pity those two." Shadow said, having observed everything with Shifu on a far away cliff. "You are the most gentle in training, yet none chose you. It's their lost." Shifu said chuckling. "I do hope they will get stronger, not be killed by those two morons." Shadow said before he closed his eyes and started meditating.

"Good luck, Zes and Zans. You'll need it" Shifu said before he turned and went into nearby cave.

Chapter 7

2006-06-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

Chapter VII

A huge shockwave uprooted trees and shook the earth. The source of the shockwave was a huge battle between the heaven's three. Virgil's, Shadow's and Tien's skill and agility is significantly better than before. It has been two months since the destruction of Terria Clan's base. The mage realm was enraged at the event, and deemed the heaven's three as dangerous heretics.

"That's enough training. i have something to talk to you three about." Shifu said, interrupting the duel. Tien immediately appeared in front of shifu, followed closely behind by Virgil and Shadow. "yes?" Tien asked. "What is this matter about?" Shifu motioned for them to sit, while he poured a cup of tea for himself. "Do you know about our clan's bloodline ability?" Shifu asked, Shadow quickly responded. "The heaven's eye." Shifu nodded. " Correct. You three too have the heaven's eye. Just that it is sealed within you."

"Sealed?" Virgil asked.

"Correct. I will remove the seal for you three now. Since i was the one who sealed it, it will be a simple job for me." Shifu said. "I've sealed it when you three were little just to prevent it from overpowering you three. Now, i guess it'll be fine."

Hours later, after the ceremony to unseal the heaven's eyes. Tien walked up towards Zans and Zes. "Shifu called me to ask the both of you if either of you would like to train under us, to be our disciple. My mentor told me that the both of you have the potential to be great wizards." Zans spoke after a moment of silence. "My father, Narius, he betrayed your father. You're still willing to train us?"

Tien smiled and nodded. "Being forgiving is a virtue. So do you want to learn from us?" The brothers nodded, glad that they are going to be under such powerful mentors. O, how wrong they were. Their torture is just about to begin. XD

Chapter VI

2006-06-06T07:35:00.000-07:00

Chapter VI

Tien winced as he regained consciousness; he slowly opened his eyes and immediately jolted upright. "Hello mentor, how have you been?" Tien said in a very polite tone. "Don't even think about running. You know you'll get hurt more. Revive your brothers" Their mentor said. Tien nodded, he stood up and placed his hand on Virgil's and Shadow's forehead. White energy slowly seeped from Tien's into their bodies. The bruises and cuts on Virgil's and Shadow's body healed and they slowly opened their eyes."Thanks for healing me, Tien." Shadow said. "Where is he?" Virgil said as he regained full consciousness. "Here." Their mentor said. "Now, do you mind explaining why you three ran from the island?" He then poured another cup of tea, waiting for their reply. "Sir Geran told us what happened to our father." Their Mentor immediately burst out in anger. "How many times have I told you not to talk to the dead Tien?"

Tien shrugged and grinned sheepishly. "Sorry? But he did tell us the true events on how our father died Shifu!" Shifu shook his head. "Violence won't solve anything, Tien. You of all people should know that. If it was Virgil or Shadow, I would understand their violence." Tien shook his head slightly. "They collaborated with the demons to take down our father. Justice must be done." Shifu sighed and downed a cup of tea before he spoke. "I see, i too know about this, but you were young and i could leave to take revenge. Now, since the chance arrived, I will aid you in confronting him. However,leave Narius to me. Agreed?" Virgil, Shadow and Tien nodded in response. Shifu then nodded too and got off his staff. He gripped his staff and tap on the ground. A huge blast of energy shook the earth as a huge path was blasted right towards the centre. Dust and gravel started to rain around them. "Let's go!" Shifu said as he walked in the path he created. "Violence won't solve anything huh? That seemed very peaceful." Virgil turned and said to Shadow. "I mean that ass is not doing what he preac-" Virgil stop as he saw Shadow's face changed to one of fear. "He is behind me isn't he?" Virgil asked. Shadow nodded and immediately shifu's staff came crashing down on Virgil's head. Virgil held his head in pain as he knelt complaining. "I tried to warn you but he was too fast." Shadow said as he helped Virgil up. "Ow... what about Tien?" Tien appeared behind Virgil. "I was the one who told him you were bad-mouthing him! I have excellent senses because of Soul magic." Immediately, Tien reappeared near Shifu and was laughing loudly. "I swear I'll torture him one day." Virgil muttered.
"How will we fight them? Together they are too strong." Zans said as he looked at the approaching four. "Father, they are really too powerful." Zes added in. "I do not believe that all of us together will not be enough..." Narius said gripping his staff tightly. "Father! The old man blasted apart the heavy gates. Not even you can do that." Zes protested. "Enough! I've heard enough. Either you're with me or against me." Narius said. "That is enough, Narius. You should know what we are here for." Shifu spoke in a magically magnified voice that shook the ground around them. The four then appeared in front of Narius and his sons. The elders behind them all prepared for battle. "You three remember what I said about violence? Forget about it. Take the elders out!" The three nodded and immediately moved with great agility appearing in the middle of the elders. After a couple minutes, the elders were already beaten and most were seriously injured. Tien turned to Zes and spoke. "Do I really have to do this again?" Zes smiled and said. "I have to fight, even if I die, it is for honour. But before I die, can you at least tell me why you are here to destroy our base?" Tien smiled. "I would rather kill you than to let you know the truth." Shifu laughed. "Tien, he should know what his father did. Years ago," Shifu started,"after the Great War, Saint was gaining incredible support. Some of the clan leaders got worried. They made a harsh decision. To kill Saint, however they knew it was impossible to kill a God Class Wizard themselves. So they secretly opened the gates of Demonia and went to find the Demon Emperor. He gave them a dagger stained with his blood, it was so poisonous that it a single contact with water would poison an entire ocean. On the day before Saint's death, they secretly called him to discuss the future about the kingdom of good. However, they backstabbed him and plunged the dagger into him. The poison broke his magical barrier and poisoned his blood. He was weakened. Soon he was killed after he battled with the clan leaders." Narius started to feel uneasy and shouted. "Stop!" he prepared to cast a spell but was immediately stopped as huge globs of water appeared around him, threatening his life. Zans and Zes stared at their father in disbelieve. "It was supposed to be a secret however, an old guardian of Saint witness the scene. He was however discovered and killed, but at the last second, he did the unthinkable. He banished himself to a life of torture by forcing his spirit out of his body. He painfully made his way back to the heaven island, to tell us of the deed. We did not take any actions as we knew we could not prove it. Fighting against the clans seems like a bad idea that time as I could not leave my seniors children alone. Soon, I forgave them. However it seems like now I too can't hide this feeling of hatred. Especially when you, Narius was the one who suggested the idea."Narius burst in anger and fired lighting bolts at Shifu. Shifu blocked the bolts with his hand and laughed. "Actually, your sons were still in a state of disbelieve. However, your actions prove that you are guilty." Zans and Zes were already moving away from Narius. "Saint was a hero. I always thought that you were one too. How could you?" Zans screamed, close to tears. "Enough! I will kill you, Narius. Along with this base you created with the blood of my senior!" A huge ball of bright blue energy appeared in Shifu's hand. It started glowing white. Shifu's iris also started to turn dark blue and white symbols started appearing and fading within it. "Tien! Protect your brothers and Narius's son. The deed of the pass will not be passed on to the future." Tien grabbed Zans and Zes from their places with great speed and stood behind Shadow and Virgil. "Hold on tight to me!" Tien said, as white energy surrounded them. "I'm not even sure if I can block his energy blast. Virgil, Shadow, you two also injected all your energy into the shield. It would last, I hope." Virgil and Shadow immediately helped, and just in time as a huge explosion erupted when the orb broke. Blue energy swallowed the base and disintegrated every single thing, Narius was hit the worse, as he was painfully vaporised from the power of the spell. The light soon faded and Shifu's eyes returned to normal. However, heaven's three and Narius' sons were lying on the ground in injuries as the shield had collapse during the blast; however it had already helped them avoid the worse. Shifu looked at them and chuckled. "Oops." He said. "Guess i used too much force. I really have to remove their seals soon. They are weak."

Chapter V

2006-05-29T07:05:00.000-07:00

Chapter V

Shadow created a huge ball of darkness above the base and exploded it, signalling for the heaven's three to regroup. Shadow then quickly dashed towards the meeting point.

Tien noticed the explosion and left the unconcious Zes alone. Having heal him, Tien knew that he would survive. Tien then dashed off. Meanwhile, Virgil had already noticed how the gates unhinged itself. He was know on his way to the meeting point, right under the dark explosion.

Virgil arrived, and saw that Shadow was already there. "Shadow! Who caused the gates to fly? Tien?" Shadow turned and looked at Virgil, shaking his head silently. "It's someone worse. It's him." Virgil immediately gasped. "It's raining, he'll be even more powerful." Shadow once again shook his head. "As long as there is water vapor in the air, he will be able to use his water magic." Suddenly, Tien landed in the middle of Shadow and Virgil, smiling sheepishly. "Hi!" Tien said joyfully. They started to kick Tien. "What did i do?" Tien protested as he blocked their kicks. "This is no time to play, Tien! He is... Wait, is it just me or has it suddenly just stopped raining?" Virgil said and quickly looked up.

The old man was hovering above them, looking at them solemly. The falling rain had collected into a huge sphere of water. The old man snapped his fingers and the sphere formed into a dragon. "Hello... Did u miss ur mentor?" The old man said.

"This is bad! Virgil, Tien! Run!" Shadow shouted, pulling his gaze away from the dragon and looking at his brother. "Wait... Where is Tien?" Shadow asked. Virgil looked around and managed to catch a glimse of white light trailing at a far corner. "He just ran." Virgil said. "Well... we should too." Shadow said. Looking at the water dragon curling itself around the old man. "Virgil. Virgil?" Shadow pulled away his gaze once more and saw Virgil's cloak disappear at the far corner. "They... ran and left me alone." Shadow said, his expression of sheer horror. He turn and saw that only the dragon was left above. He turned and saw the old man beside him grinning. "Hi?" Shadow said in a fearful tone.

Virgil was running fast when a huge explosion erupt at the spot Shadow was. He paused for a moment and turned. "Shadow... mentor really is mad." Virgil muttered. He turned and a teapot flew straight into his face, forcing him off his feet and he flew from the impact to a far away wall.
The teapot leavitated and the old man suddenly appeared. The teapot then neatly positioned itself on top of the old man's staff. The old man looked at the now unconsious Virgil and smiled. The old man grabbed Virgil and disappeared along with him.

Tien had already reached the entrance. "Well. I'm getting out of this place. I hope my brothers made it too." He said and he paused to look back at the place the explosion erupted. "Mentor wouldn't kill Shadow or Virgil. He'll torture them. Lucky I ran fast enough not to be caught." He turned and prepared to run when the water dragon plowed straight into him from above, a huge explosion of water followed. Tien laid underwater in the crater as he felt himself losing consiousness. Then someone pulled him out of the water. Guess i'm caught too. Tien thought before he fainted.

"Sir! Someone appeared and took care of the Heaven's Three." An elder reported to Narius. "A person appeared and took care of three Low Class 2 Wizards? Did you get a reading on his magical power?" narius questioned. "Yes, sir. The person magical aura reads between a low class 1 and a high class 2." He is so much more powerful than me. Narius gasped thinking about the new intruder in his base. "I hope he is on our side." Narius whispered to himself, fearing for the worse.

The old man sat on his levitating staff and was drinking tea from a beautiful gold cup. He was looking at the unconsious Heaven's Three. "Well... I have to admit, they are getting stronger." He said, chuckling to himself as he sipped his tea. "Blasted rain. Disturbing my enjoyment of my tea." The old man waved his hand and the rain stopped. "Much better." The old man then continued to sip his tea silently.

Chapter 4

2006-05-28T01:28:00.000-07:00

Chapter IV

Tien observed his new foe. The man was dress in white, the magical aura he release was also quite outstanding.

"I see you noticed my magical aura, Tien." The man said. "Let me introduce myself. I am Zes. Son of Narius." Tien nodded, showing he heard him. "As you can see," Zes started again. "My magical aura is of a high Class 3 Wizard. While yours is only a pitiful class 3. I suggest you give up. You should know such small difference in rank is actually alot." Tien smiled for a moment before he spoke. "Let me warn you, judging my class by my magical aura is a big mistake. Unlike others, the magic i learn recycles the extra magical energy that is released when our body reaches the max capacity. The faster the regeneration rate of a wizard, the greater his aura is. However, i am able to recycle my aura into my body, hence my aura isn't as outstanding. Such is the beauty of my magic."

"I've never heard of such magic before. However, i am very interested in witnessing White Lightning's speed for myself." Zes motioned for Tien to approach him. "Come, Tien. Give me all you got."

Tien looked up, ignoring Zes's taunting. "Its going to rain..." Tien said as he felt rain drop splatter onto his skin. Zes was enraged, he charge towards Tien gathering a bolt of lighting in his palm. Tien closed his eyes, and a symbol appear on his forehead, glowing white.

Then as if time had stop, the rain drops froze in from of Zes. He felt as if he was moving in slow motion. Tien opened his eye and calmly walked up towards him in a normal pace, looking into his eyes. "Your eyes maybe able to adjust to my speed, but can your body?" Tien whispered before he walked pass Zes. The raindrops unfroze and fell to the ground. Zes body suddenly explodes with wounds, his blood mixing with the rain. He fell to his knees, his back facing Tien who suddenly had a kanata in his hand. "Impossible... you're just a low grade 3." Zes gasped in disbelieve. "I already warned you, don't judge my magical ranking by my aura. Because i can hide it. Let me show you my true power." Immediately, Tien's body was surrounded by bluish mist. "Release." Tien said, the bluish mist disappear and Tien's magical aura shot up. Zes gasped as he felt the aura. Class 2. Zes thought before he fell to the ground unconsious. Tien walked up to Zes and place his plam on Zes's body. The symbol on Tien's forehead faded and slowly, Zes's wounds started to close...

Virgil had almost destroyed a part of the maze. He was now using katars to fight his enemies. His wild slashes had already destroyed many walls and pillars. "GET HIM!" a paladin scream as they jumped towards Virgil. Virgil grinned and jumped high into the air, evading their attacks. Then he flipped himself in midair and start spinning fast as he decended. Red energy and rain started to gather around his and soon he was leading a huge tornado of blood and rain back to the ground. "RUN!!!" the paladin screamed, however he was too late. A huge explosion shook the whole base. Virgil then leapt up onto the high walls and started dueling with the paladins there.

"This cannot go on. They are Class 2 Wizards. Our paladins will never last." A man dressed in white robe said. He was masked and was talking to someone sitting on a throne. The person on the throne was Narius, the Clan leader of Terria. "Then we have no choice. Zans, send out the elders. I will join them in battle as soon they are ready." Narius said. Zans immediately nodded and faded away. "What are they after?" Narius said, questioning Heaven's Three 's motive.

Shadow was engaging in a aerial combat with many paladins. He blocked most of their attacks with his cloak. Then, he suddenly faded into the darkness. Within seconds, he had already appeared behind each paladin quickly and knocked them down towards the ground. Shadow then faded once more into the darkness of night.

"We have orders to retreat and support the elders." a paladin said. Another paladin then raise his hand and fired a magical flare into the rainy skies. "So you guys are retreating?" Shadow asked, appearing behind the two paladin. The paladins tried to respond, however they felt into a trance with a flick of Shadow's hand. "Now this is going to get a little tough." Shadow said as he retreated back into the darkness.

Meanwhile, an old man, clutching a staff with a teapot balancing nicely at the top, appeared at the massive gates of Terria's base. "There isn't anyone here." The old man said. " Guess i have to open the door myself." The old man tap his staff lightly near the gates. The gates immediately flew open, flying into the base as it unhinged from the walls by the force created by the old man. The gates landed on different parts of the base, crushing buildings with its weight and size.

Shadow reappeared from the darkness and looked at the damaged caused. He saw the old man who also noticed him. The old man smiled and suddenly disappeared. "This is bad... He found us..." Shadow said, his voice shaking slightly.

Chapter Three

2006-05-09T05:00:00.001-07:00

Chapter III

Shadow gazed at the night sky; it had turned dark just moments ago. The fortress had been magically lit up with fairy lights. A magical torch that never burns out and lights places brightly. The fortress was now like a lighthouse amidst dark seas, shining brightly, cutting through the darkness of night. Shadow was standing in a watch tower, an unconscious guard at his feet. He was studying the fortress layout, he sighed when he realised he still had a long way to go.

"Walking is slow..." Shadow muttered to himself. "But teleporting without a set destination is very dangerous. Considering the Terria Fortress has installed magical sensors, teleporting will also bring this place into full alert. Resulting in higher ranking wizards to take the position of defending this place, which is creating more trouble for us."

Shadow then nodded as if he had decided something. With a wave of his cloak, he teleported towards another tower. Immediately, the fortress became alive, with alarms blaring and some fairy lights had turned red, giving the fortress a red hue.

"Now the fun begins." Shadow said grinning. Many groups of men in black robes suddenly appeared everywhere. They stood on the high walls, monitering the whole base. "Well, things are going according to my plan. Terria's famous black paladins had appeared."

Shadow was observing the paladins when he felt a spell heading towards him. He jumped, narrowly dodging a flaming arrow. The arrow alerted the paladins of Shadow's location, and a group teleported off the wall. They appeared surrounding Shadow. One paladin with a white crest on his sleeve spoke.

"Who are you? The Paladins Of Terria question you." He questioned Shadow. "Answer me! Or we'll take action."

"My name is no concern to you. My job is to warn you. Leave the base now, or be destroyed along with it." Shadow said looking towards the paladin. "Tell the whole Terria army to leave or be killed. Our main target is your Clan Master."

The paladin shook with fury and shouted. "Lord Narius defeated by the likes of you? You must be dreaming! I, Gero will kill you!" He concentrated a huge ball of energy and charged towards Shadow. Just as he was about to hit Shadow, Shadow disappeared. The paladin looked around him, searching for Shadow. He gasped as he found the dead bodies of his comrades around. Then, wounds appeared in an instant all over his body. He fell.

"Gero! Gero!" a paladin shook Gero. Gero was motionless, standing weakly as if in a daze. " YOU! What have you done the Gero?" The paladin shouted, pointing his sword at Shadow. "He merely felt into a illusion." Shadow replied, and with a wave of his hand disappeared.

"How the?" The paladin said, dumbfounded at how Shadow manage to escape them. " I thought Felis casted a anti-teleportation barrier?" He turned towards Felis and saw Felis in the same state as Gero.

"Who set off the alarm!!" Virgil screamed as he ran. A team of paladins were chasing him. He turned and found himself facing a dead end. When he turned back, the path had already been blocked by the paladins.

"Surrender yourself!" a paladin spoke. "Or we will kill you..."

Virgil laughed. "Is that suppose to be a threat? Leave... Or I WILL kill you." Virgil said, staring at the paladin. The paladin then motioned for his team to attack Virgil. They charged towards Virgil, all preparing spells to strike him down. Virgil inhaled a deep breath, and tore off his right sleeve. Red markings on his right arm was crawling towards his shoulder, and it was slowly spreading towards his body.

"Impossible! He's the Red Demon !" The paladin realised. " STOP YOUR ATTACK!" He shouted, trying to warn his team.

However, the order came too late. A red orb of energy emerge from Virgil's palm. A huge blast of red energy erupted from the orb. The blast hit the paladins, sending them flying. Red mist had surrounded Virgil, blocking him from the paladin leader's view. Virgil started walking towards the paladin. The paladin slowly saw Virgil's figure appear, the red markings on his right arm shining brightly through the mist. Virgil emerged out of the mist, and looked at the paladin.

"You're the Red Demon!" the paladin screamed. "You're Virgil, the Crimson Prince"

Virgil smiled, and the red markings started to retract slowly back towards his hand. " I see you seem to know my identity."

"Who doesn't, you're the son of Saint. Along with your brothers, you three are know as Heaven's Three. Crimson Prince, Virgil. Black Lord, Shadow. White Saint, Tien." he said. "However, because each of you shown amazing poweress, many names were given. Red Demon being most famous for you. Dark Illusion for Shadow. Finally, White Lighting for Tien."

"Why don't you just stop talking and fight me?" Virgil said, walking closer to the paladin. The paladin retreated. "It'll be impossible for me to defeat you." He replied. The paladin then suddenly turn and ran. The paladin ran for quite a distance, he turned back and was relieved that Virgil didn't give chase. Then, he knocked into someone. He gasped as he saw the person's long white hair, and the person wasn't old. He knew immediately he had bumped into the White Saint, Tien. "Please don't kill me..." the paladin said, begging for mercy. He closed his eyes, praying that he would be spared. For a moment, nothing happened. He opened his eyes and saw that Tien had already disappeared and was nowhere in sight. He collapsed shocked from his near death experience.

Tien had ignored the paladin's pleas, he made his way around the maze with amazing speed. The magical restraining spell had been lifted due to the raise of the alarm. It was to allow the paladins to be able to freely use spells to support themselves, however, it also means that the attackers could use magic freely too. Tien's magical agility made it effortless for him to travel around the area, reaching speeds so fast only a trail of light could be seen as he moved around. He was about to reach the center when one person dressed in white appeared in front of him, blocking him path.

"You aren't as fast as they say you are..."

Prologue

2006-05-09T04:46:00.000-07:00

Prolouge

The land of Kerios was in chaos. Being a neutral land seperating the demons and man, it was always the battlefield for the constant wars between men and demons. The many cities that resided there were being wiped out and people were suffering. Finally, both sides gathered all their resources for one decisive battle that would decide the fate of the world. During this battle, man suffered heavy losses and was about to lose. However, a group of wizards appeared. Their leader, Saint, defeated the enemy commander and saved the survivors. Soon after, Saint led the side of good to victory by forcing the demons to retreat back into the lands of Demonia, the demon's homeland. Saint then created a barrier around the whole area of Demonia, and seal the exit of Demonia with a strong magical gate. Man was saved and Saint became a hero. Sadly, he was found dead soon after and no one knew how he died. Some say he was killed by the evil survivors, some say he kill himself and to the very extreme, they say some Clan Leaders* killed him as they were jealous of his growing support. However, the truth remained unfound… *The realm of man have a clan for each huge city, they were usually the main battle force. Clan leaders were like great generals and held great power as they were both powerful warriors or mages, and had the abillity to annouce war. The largest clan even has up to ten million troops.

Chapter One

2006-05-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Chapter I

"We have to alert King Holis..." a man said, his voice shaking. Two men wearing white robes will a crest emblemed on their cape were inspecting the magical gate of Demonia. Cracks were appearing on the gate, and they were trying to evaluate the damage. "My guess is it'll take about three years before they can break through the gate, maybe even less." One said as he felt the cracks on the gate. "Let's hope we will be ready by then..." said the other, cautiously surveying the area around them. "The barrier has weakened over time, some demons may have already escaped. We should leave." "I agree, let us lea-- argh..." he said, but before he could finish his sentence, he fell dead motionless. "Liam! What's going on! Show yourself, DEMON!" He partner shouted, surveying the area and brandished his sword. Suddenly, his neck snapped and he collapsed to the ground, dead. A vague mist shimmered and slowly it took shape, slowly a woman with blue hair appeared out of the mist. She looked down at the fallen men and laughed. " Fools, there is no way we'll let the world know." She waved his arm and their bodies started dissovling. "Especially when we're so close..." She finished smiling, looking out into the horizon before she slowly returned into her misty form and vanished. Meanwhile, hundred miles away, in the Kingdom of Teira, three teenagers were outside of a Clan fortress, hidden by shrubs.. It was surrounded by high walls and guards were patroling around the vicinity. The teenagers huddled together seemingly discussing about a serious matter. "The guards here leave for meal at about this time, if we jump up now we should be able to sneak in without alerting the guards." one teenager said. He had shoulder-length white hair which was tied into a neat ponytail, his fringe was left untied and was covering his face. "lets jump." "You sure we can make the jump?" another quickly responded. His hair was short and spiky, also white. He has very sharp features and was stunningly handsome. "Its pretty high." "Its possible, in fact i think i should be easy." the third spoke. Also with distinct features and a stunningly handsome face, he had slightly long hair which was also white. "Tien, lead the way." The long-haired teenager responded and arranged his fringe. His face was now visible. He too had sharp features and a stunningly handsome face. They also looked slightly alike, as if they were brothers. Tien positioned himself and in one graceful effort, he effortlessly landed on the the top of the wall, two hundred metres tall. "All clear!" Tien shouted. "i'm going next, Shadow." The shorthaired teenager said to the other before he jumped and landed on the top. "Nice of you to come, Virgil." Tien laughed as Virgil landed. Shadow wasting no time quickly jumped and landed beside Tien and Virgil. "Let's go to advenge our father." Shadow said and jumped down into the Fortress. Virgil and Tien followed and landed neatly behind Shadow. Shadow turned and reached his hand out. "Brothers, lets go!" His brothers also reached out their hands and placed it over his. "Let's split up..." Tien said and they seperated and left in different directions.

Chapter Two

2006-04-30T01:05:00.000-07:00

Chapter II

Shadow slowly walked deeper into the fortress. The path was like a maze, with many forks in the paths. He quickened his pace, hoping that he would be able to get to the center, where the Clan Master's throne is. Splitting up was Tien's idea as they were unsure of the enemies' strength. It was better to face the dangers of seperation than to be caught together. Shadow suddenly felt a presence behind him, he turned and saw a figure dressed in ninja robes.

"What business do you have here?" The ninja said, taking out his katana and pointed it at Shadow. Shadow smiled and appeared unmoved. The ninja ask again, but Shadow didn't reply.
"So, i guess u are an enemy." The ninja charged towards Shadow but immediately stopped. He had notice black mist hovering above Shadow. "What are you planning?" The ninja questioned. Shadow smiled, but gave no reply. The mist then suddenly took shape, forming into a huge buster sword. It dropped heavily and Shadow quickly snatched it out of the air and swung it forcefully, creating cracks on the ground with the shockwave produced by the swing.

The ninja hesitated, carefully observing Shadow. "If you are not going to be on the offensive i will..." Shadow threatened. The ninja quickly threw a few shurikens at Shadow and charged towards him. The shurikens hit its target, Shadow was taken back. The ninja seized the chance and stab Shadow right in the heart. The ninja was shocked when the body his katana had stab into turned into a huge mass of darkness that was quickly swallowing him in. He quickly released his kanata and jumped backwards escaping the dark mass. Just then, he felt himself hit someone behind him and turned. It was Shadow, who mercilessly swung his gigantic sword, severing the ninja neatly in half. Shadow then supported the sword on his shoulder and continued his journey.

Meanwhile, Virgil was busying fending off guards who had spotted him. "Drat, why don't they let up!" Virgil shouted as he fought. A guard sneaked behind Virgil and charged towards him. Just as he was about to strike Virgil with his sword, Virgil turned and grabbed the blade of the sword with his bare hands. Blood started to drip unto the floor as Virgil's wound bled. The guard was stunned, but quickly recovered and pulled the sword out of Virgil's grasp. Virgil's wound then gushed out blood, spattering all over the ground. The guard called to his comrades and together they charged towards Virgil, preparing to deal the final blow. In that instant, Virgil's wound healed. With a wave of his hand, the blood splattered onto the ground suddenly floated up. Drops of blood were then surrounding Virgil. The guards paid no attention and attacked Virgil. The drops of blood suddenly formed into spikes, speeding towards the guards. One by one, the guards fell as the blood spikes penetrated their bodies, leaving they seriously injured or dead. Virgil then looked around his surroundings, finding nobody in sight. He then continued walking, carefully stepping on the fallen body of the guard that injured his hand. "Whew... well, guess i'm warmed up." Virgil said, before he broke into a run.

Tien walked around the path searching for the best path towards the center. Having beaten up a guard and dressed in the guards clothings, Tien was enjoying his time slowly walking around.
"Hey! You there! The sector is out of your bounds to the likes of you!" someone said behind Tien. Tien turned and saw a huge and muscular guard walked towards him. "You are a junior guard, what are you doing so far away from your post?" the guard questioned. Tien quickly tried to think of a explanation but before he could explain, the guard spoke again. "There are rumors that there are intruders in the base. Maybe i should take you to the guards office for questioning." Tien pondered for a moment before replying. "Guess i have no choice but to defeat you..."

"Me? Defeated by the likes of you?" The guard laughed. "I'm known as one of the strongest warrior here." Tien silently sigh, wishing that the guard would not laugh so loud, he was getting irritated. The guard then threw a punch at Tien. Tien blocked the punch effortlessly, and with a slight push, dislocated the guard's arm. "MY...!" the guard screamed, but before he could finish, a soft pat of the chest by Tien sent him flying. He crashed into a far off wall and fainted.
"Me? Defeated by the likes of you? Har har har..." Tien said copying the guard. "Look who is laughing now."

Tien looked up into the sky. Night was soon approaching, he sighed and closed his eyes. He stood there for a moment before he continued walking towards the center of the fortress.