"She has done it again folks! Continuing her winning streak by another KO! The Heaven's Guild proudest daughter, the Healing Arts prodigy, the 13th of the Valkyries, and our City's shining star!"
*drum rolls
"FREYA 'SCARLETT SAVAGE' CROSS!!!!"
*the crowd goes wild
*rah rah
*claps
"We love you FREYA!!!!!"
Donning her Battle Armor, Freya triumphantly raised her hand in victory. At her back was her majestic, awe-inspiring, sovereign golden wings.
She gracefully landed in front of her foe and said, "Here take this, it's medicine. Made it myself. It'll bring you right up to your tip top shape hehe"
"Thanks Freya! You're a weird one. This is the 'Arena', where blood flows and the strongest survives. Yet here you are handing your priceless medicines like candies to your enemies." said her foe.
"Eh? You're not my enemy. You're a worthy opponent. That lazer eyes of your almost burned a hole in my wings dude haha" said Freya while grinning.
"You do know that this Pill sells alot outside?"
"Hey! Swallow it! I'll get mad if you don't. I don't want to run out of good opponents. Besides, where else could I test my medicines' effects aside from Arena?" Freya grumpily said.
"Wait.. What?!"
*beep beep
Freya's communicator on her wrist kept on blinking indicating an incoming call.
"Yes Master Gene? Sure I'll get the ingredients for our experiment on my way back. Byeee Master. Gee got to go Lazer Eye Dude! Byeeee hahaha" Freya flew and disappeared.
**
After a whole afternoon of experiments with her Master Gene of Healing Arts, Freya was shooed away from the lab.
"Brat go home! We can do this some other time. Besides, the Heroes Gala's tonight. You can't embarrass me ok? Hahaha Let's see if those Old Geezers' apprentices can beat my Freya hehehehe" Master Gene evilly laughed.
"Eh?! It was so close to completion! Argh! I'll do as you said Master. Sigh. I'll go home to prepare. Bye Master! See you at the party!" Freya reluctantly replied.
*beep
"Frey are you on your way back home?"
"Yes Dad, I'm flying as fast as I can"
"Good. I got something to discus with you when you get home. It's about the Heroes Gala."
"Understood. I'll head over there immediately"
*beep
"Good afternoon Freya! It's Fuller. Don't forget tonight's Heroes Gala ok? You're our City's shining star. The Party's protagonist hahaha" bellowed Fuller.
"Of course Mayor Fuller, I will never forget something so important haha. Sure sure see you tonight!" replied Freya.
"See you too"
*beep *beep
"(Incoming Video Transmission)"
"Accept"
"Kyahhhhhhhhh!! Freya! We missed you!" girls shouting.
"The whole Guild missed you" guys roaring.
"You do know I can see all of you guys without pushing each other right?" teased Freya.
"Quiet down" snarled by the man at the center.
"Hi Guild Master Hart! It's good to see that your still the same" greeted Freya.
"To you too. The whole Guild will be at the Heroes Gala to support you. That party is very important as it gives acknowledgement to distinguished individuals that have greatly contributed to the Empire. It'll be an honor that you represent Heaven's Guild" Master Hart sincerely said.
"Thank you guys" said Freya while wiping her tears.
"Awww you're gonna make us cry too!"
"Hahaha Guys I need to go. Dad's got something to discuss with me. Byeeee see you soon!" Freya shouted.
**
Freya picked up her speed as she soar through the clouds. Reaching the highest point, she pulled back her wings close to her body as she somersaulted and rapidly sliced through the air as she dived.
Coming into to view was the domain of the Cross, half an hour away from the city. Encompassing the whole mountain range, in the middle was the Avian's Village bustling with activity. On the peak of the mountain was the awe-inspiring ancestral house of the Cross. Flaunting it's rich history way back from the Great War through it's visage. At the edge of the ledge was Magner Cross, Freya's Father and Clan Head.
"I'm home Dad", beemed Freya as she elegantly landed not noticing the other person.
"Nice to see you kid", commented the man beside Magner.
"Welcome home. Frey tuck your wings first." Magner responded.
"Bro Giovanni! Didn't see you there", said Freya as her wings merged onto her back.
"I see you still thrashed the people in Arena. You're still on your Battle Armor" said Giovanni Opilio, Freya's childhood friend.
"Shoot haha I forgot to change" replied Freya.
Another person landed by the ledge, walked towards the three and greeted, "Dad! Frey! Bro-brother Giovanni?!"
"Nice to see you" replied Giovanni.
"Tuck your wings" said Magner.
"Dina!" Freya said cheerily to Dina Cross, her younger fraternal twin. Unlike Freya's unique raven black hair and rare golden aquiline wings that symbolize's her mother's Valkyrie Heritage, Dina have light brown hair and grey elliptical wings from her Father's side.
"Frey there's something I would like to discuss with you. Tonight's an important event, I would like you to take Giovanni with you" said Magner.
"Oh? That's it? Sure Dad. Hey Bro you should have said so if you want to go. I'll even get you VIP pass if there is one haha" laughed Freya.
"Thanks kid" said Giovanni with a smile.
"Me too!" Dina chimed while lovingly gazed at Giovanni.
"Dina you're going with me and your mother" said Magner.
"Bu-but Dad!" whined Dina.
"Alright everything's settled" answered Magner.
"Speaking of Mom, where's she at?" Freya asked to her Father.
"I don't know. She'll pop up when she's done with whatever she's doing. She'll be there tonight. Definitely." Magner answered.
"Dad I'll get change. I feel stuffy. Bye Giovanni see you tonight!" Freya bid her farewell.
"Frey wait up!" Dina followed.
"Umm Uncle Magner did Frey understood 'Take me with her' implies me as her date tonight?" inquired Giovanni.
"I think not. At least we got her to agree. It's better than nothing and besides everyone at the Gala will get what you being with her means. Us elders already talked about it. I'll inform her after the party of our arrangement" assured Magner.
"She never changed. Dense as always. Ok Uncle" said Giovanni.
Unbeknownst to the two, Dina was eavesdropping from the corner and slowly slipped away.
**
"Frey! Congrats on your award tonight" said Dina while catching up to her sister.
"Thanks Dina! Where have you been? I haven't seen you every time I got home this past few weeks" Freya worryingly said.
"Been busy here and there. Anyways, come to the Arched Rocks by the edge of the forest. You know that place we used to go to. I got you a surprise as congratulatory gift hehe" said Dina as she hooked her arm to Frey.
"Oh my! Really? You're the best Dina. I'll head over there later before the sun sets. I'll get change first" said Freya before walking towards her room.
"Ok sis see you soon" sneered Dina at Frey's back.
**
After reaching her room, she went straight to the bookshelves on the corner. Placing her index fingers on specific books, both the bookshelves open inward into the wall. She entered her Armory, the entrance automatically closed off. Inside was an immense two story room. The interior were filled with countless rare books, weapons, artifacts, and the second floor was her laboratory.
She took off her Battle Armor and Weapon, placed it in the center table, retrieved her cleaning equipment and sharpening tools. The center table lit up, began analyzing what's placed on it for repairs and status while numerous holograms kept on popping up around the table, notifying Freya of various news, messages and information.
*beep
"How may I help you Guild Master? We just talked earlier" uttered Freya.
"I accepted a mission. Raid Team #1 and #2 shall do it. We rally 1 hour after the Gala" Hart declared.
"Is it that dangerous? Even the firepower of Raid Team #1 isn't enough?"
"Yes Freya. S Rank. We can't risk it, that's why #2 will be on stand by for backup. It's on the edge of the continent. There's no definite timeline, my estimate is 1 year more or less. So pack everything up, you can move in our Headquarters after this mission"
"Understood Guild Master" Freya solemnly replied.
"Does your family know that you are moving out?" inquired Hart.
"No, it's better that way. They will stop me. I'll tell Master Gene later" said Freya.
"I see. Good bye Freya"
"Pack everything up" commanded Freya.
"(Requesting permission to utilize several spatial storage deemed as necessary)" a mechanical voice echoed through the room.
"Affirmative. Hmmm having my spatial storage as rings is inconvenient and too eye catching" mumble Freya while thinking.
"Change form for spatial storage"
"(Form required)"
"Triangle Tattoo"
"(Position Required)"
"Left lower rib. Master Gene will definitely slap me if he knew I finally achieved changing the form hahaha"
After an hour everything was gone, changed her clothes and head over to her sister's meet up place.
**
She have arrived, hovering through the air and looking for her sister.
"There she is. Dina!"
"Frey! Over here!" waved Dina.
"Wow this place brings back memories" said Freya as she made her landing.
"Frey you were so awesome. Even receiving an award at this age! Our parents must be so proud! I always heard your name throughout the Village" complimented Dina as she reached for Freya's arm and led her deeper in the woods.
"Aww you flatter me Dina hehe"
"For real sis! Scouted by the Heaven's Guild! Unbeatable winning streak at the Arena! The Mayor and the whole City's idolizing you! Moreover you even became Healing Arts #1 Master Gene's Disciple!" Dina giggled.
"Eh? hehe. Is it far?" blushed Freya.
"To top it all off, you were even born with Golden Wings and Raven hair that was believed to only happen once in a century! You're the 13TH VALKYRIE! Oh were near already! I got you a very shocking surprise my dear sister" Dina chuckled as she unhooked her arm.
"I'm excited to see your surprise"
"We're here! Sister you don't know how much I look up to you!" said Dina as she hugged Freya so tight.
"So mushy Dina haha"
"But you know what sis. The one thing that utterly buffles me is that no matter how successful you are. You are still STUPID" Dina whispered to Freya's ear as she swiftly stabbed multiple injections at her sister's back. Her face warping to a psychotic twisted smile. Eyes masked in terror, Freya's immobilized body limply hanged against Dina's body.
"There, there, Frey. We're twins. How come you have everything while I don't? We were born together?! Why?! You took everything from me! You didn't even left Giovanni alone! Let me spell it out to you ok? You bringing him to the Gala is the same as you announcing to the whole kingdom that you both are together! Our parents arranged your marriage sis. I've always loved him even when we're young! I utterly hate you my dear sister! Very, very much!" exclaimed Dina as she pats and injects her sister's back.
"Oh poor sis. Can't move? Well of course you can't! We've spent so much on this. Extreme Paralysis and Mana Obliterate. Look your mana's slowly scattering and it even cancels out mana so that you can't absorb any. Just give me a few moments I'll make you a mortal!"
After finishing her injections, she abruptly pushed Freya. As soon as she fell on the ground, innumerable magic circles simultaneously lit up.
"Surprise Frey!!!! How is it? Enjoying the experience? HAHAHAHA Oh wait there's more! Even if you can't move and have no mana, it doesn't change the fact that your body has strong foundation! So I prepared this for you too!" Delighted, Dina kept on applauding.
Freya was filled with horror as she helplessly watched everything happen before her very eyes. Curses, Debuffs, Negative Afflictions, Binds, Weakening and Negative Energy Spells stacking over her body repeatedly.
After the magic circles died down, countless silhouettes emerged from the woods, Dina clapped and said, "Now that, that's done. Hold down our little birdy and cut off her fucking wings!"