Leon is taking a well deserved nap while the New Mages continue their training alone. A Messenger Hawk flies into the camp and seeks out Leon Chronos. Messenger Hawks are a famous way of communicating, and it's arrival means someone is sending a message to Leon.
The Hawk enters Leon's cabin by phasing through it like a ghost, and it perches on his chest.
Messenger Hawk: Leon Chronos, you have a message from, Gwenevier Topaz. (The Hawk then sounds like Gwenevier as it deliverers her message)
Gwenevier Topaz: Leon there is trouble. A village around that area has been attacked by a Demon, since you're closer to the vicinity we want you to check it out. Keep your eyes open Leon, this Demon attack may have something to do with the Voidstone, you must go at once. (The message then ends and the Hawk vanishes)
Leon gets up and prepares to leave. The New Mages are surprised by his sudden trip and ask him about it.
John Crest: Where are you going? (John asks)
Leon Chronos: A Demon has been spotted in a village not far from here, I have to check it out. You all stay here until I return. (Leon explains before he flies away, leaving everyone else in the dust)
With nothing else to do the New Mages continue their training, except for Nina who ventured into the forest for some strange reason.
Nina Willow: I sense a presence in the forest, it's too ominous to ignore. (Nina thought as she continued to trace the ominous presence she felt)
Nina continues to move through the forest until she finds the source of her worries, which was none other than Mistress Copy. The dreaded Imp stares at the frightened Nina before vanishing into thin air. Nina was first too terrified to move, but gathers the courage to investigate. She finds a magic circle which serves as a beacon to Magic Beasts, which are beginning to converge on the camp.
Leon Chronos has arrived at the scene and it's horrific, the village has already been burnt to the ground and all of the villagers are dead. Leon says nothing, he stretches out his hands, and prepared to use his time powers to it's full effect.
Leon Chronos: Don't worry... I'll save you all! EON!!! (Leon yells as he raises his hand into the air and uses his EON)
Seeing all this death and destruction reduced Leon to tears, so he wants to fix this. EON gives Leon mastery over the flow of time, and he uses it to restore the lives and properties that were lost in the attack. The dead begin to come back to life and all damages begin to be restored, though this will come at a cost, all that matters to Leon at this moment is saving everyone.
As Leon continues restoring the village, a Demon rushes up behind him an stabs him in the back with a fiery blade.
Hell Mage: Die you filthy human! (The flaming Demon yelled In anger as he forces the blade deeper into Leon's flesh)
Leon backhands the Demon, sending it's body crashing to the ground with tremendous force, enough to severely injure it.
Leon Chronos: Hold on a minute, I have to fix what you did. (Leon tells the Demon, unfazed by the burning stab wound)
After completely restoring the village, Leon turns his attention to the injured Hell Mage, who is still recovering from the backhand.
Leon Chronos: You came to this peaceful village and hurt so many people just to get my attention. If you wanted to die, you could have just jumped off a cliff. (Leon states ominously as he pulls the pulls the blade out of his flesh)
Hell Mage: Don't underestimate me human, Hell On Earth!!! (The Hell Mage yells as he commands Hellfire and blasts Leon)
Leon pushed through the Hellfire in seconds and grabbed the Demon by the neck, smashing him into a tree. Even though the Demon was on fire, Leon's hand was still wrapped around the it's throat, and he interrogates it)
Leon Chronos: Where is the VoidStone? (Leon asks sternly)
Hell Mage: (Laughs) You have no idea what's coming.
Suddenly the Hell Mage's arm is torn off his body. It happened so fast that it seemed as if Leon had nothing to do with it.
Leon Chronos: Wrong answer! I'll ask again, where is the VoidStone! (Leon yells with murder in his eyes)
Just then Mistress Copy appeared out of nowhere, having charged her magical attack she blasts Leon with her Chaos Bomb. The Chaos Bomb hits Leon, bombarding him with Chaotic magic, but he stands unfazed as if it was nothing.
The Hell Mage manages to escape Leon's grasp and stands with Mistress Copy.
Hell Mage: Where you trying to kill me! (Hell Mage complains as he holds the spot where his arm once was)
Mistress Copy: Don't be a baby, we still need to kill this bastard to avenge Knightmare. (Copy Declares)
Leon Chronos: Bring it on. (Leon states as he summons his Time Staff)
Hell Mage: We can't take him on. If we try, he'll obliterate us. (Hell Mage whispered)
Mistress Copy stares at Leon, itching for a fight, she's but smart enough to know better.
Mistress Copy: I guess you're right Hell Mage, he's far too powerful for us now, but we'll get him next time. (Copy admits)
Leon Chronos: Do you really think I'll let you escape? (Leon asks as he prepared to attack)
Mistress Copy: Yes you will, because you have to save your precious students, who are probably Beast chow by now. (Copy tells Leon as she begins to escape through a portal)
Leon now realises that the New Mages are under attack, and he has to save them.
Dark Lance Returns
The New Mages are under attack by Magic Beasts, which are converging on the camp and attacking anyone in sight. Magic Beasts are considered a pest in the Heart Kingdom, and Lance and the others are having a hard time keeping them at bay.
Lance Grey: They just keep coming, what should we do?! (Lance asks as he blasts some beasts with his poison cloud)
The Poison Cloud has a nauseating effect on the beasts, making them easier to take down for the others. But more keep coming.
Lora Magma: I haven't seen Nina, do you know where she is? (Lora asks John before blasting a beast with fire)
John Crest: I saw her going into the forest a while back. (John answers after slashing a beast with his sword)
Lora Magma: And you let her go! (Lora asks angrily)
John Crest: It's not my fault she wanted to play in the forest, how was I supposed to know Magic Beasts would attack! (John replied angrier)
Lora Magma: If she's still in there by herself, then we have to save her! (Lora yells as she tries to go into the forest, but several beasts stop her)
Lance shoots out the poison cloud at the beasts, stunning them before they can even attempt to hurt Lora.
Lance Grey: I'll rescue Nina. As long as I use the poison cloud I'll be safe. (Lance said confidently)
Lora Magma: Okay. Be careful. (Lora tells him in a concerned tone)
Lance Grey: Don't worry, I will! (Lance said before he runs off, blasting any beast that stood in his way with his poison cloud, which renders them unconscious or dazed)
Lance moves through the forest quickly, finding many magic beasts along the way, but the poison cloud keeps him safe. Even after searching for a while, Lance is still unable to find Nina, so he decides to use his Dark Cloud to find her. By spreading it across a wide area, Lance can tell exactly where Nina is, and he rushes to the scene, because he knew she was in danger.
Nina Willow: Stop! (Nina yelled as she tried to command a large Wolf Beast, but it resisted her mind control and continued to approach)
Just then Lance appeared and hits the creature with his Poison Cloud. The creature buckles under the weight of it's own body and then it collapses. Lance then runs towards Nina to ask about her wellbeing.
Lance Grey: Are you okay? (Lance asks worriedly)
Nina Willow: I'm fine... All this is the work of a Demon, It's the same one that attacked the Elite Mages. (Nina explains in fear)
Lance Grey: You mean Mistress Copy, that's impossible, she's dead. Mr Perfect killed her. (Lance reminds her)
Nina Willow: But I saw her, she drew a magic circle that summoned these Beasts! (Nina says in a fear and confusion)
Lance Grey: Don't worry, I'll protect you. (Lance tells her with a reassuring smile)
The Magic Beast Wolf struggles back to it's feet, and lunges towards the two of them. Lance sees this and pushes Nina out of the way, taking the full force of the monster's ferocity. The Beast rips into Lance's flesh, biting him viciously as he screams in pain.
Nina is terrified by the sight and can only watch in horror as the beast feeds on her friend. After the creature was done with Lance, it turns it's attention to Nina, who sat on the floor paralyzed in fear.
The Wolf rushes towards Nina, ready to feast on her as well. But then someone grabs it by the tail, holding it back. A laugh could then be heard and it was a maniacal one at that.
Dark Lance: Insect! (Dark Lance yelled as dark spikes shot out of his body, impaling the beast and killing it instantly)
Nina watches the Dark Lance's body as it begins to repair itself. The spikes submerge back into his body as he crouches down in front of Nina, who was still on the floor, with tears on her scared face.
Dark Lance: Are you my enemy. (Dark Lance asks as his dark claws dance around Nina's neck)
Next: Dark Lance Vs Leon.