*About a 1 year ago in a dream like White Forest. The bark of the thousands of Trees are pitch black while the leaves and the slits of the trees glow bright white. In the many channels of rivers the water also glows bright white. A hand reaches out to a branch to pull out a leaf. Even with it separated from the tree the leaf still pulses with energy in her hand.*
Beautiful. *Spoke the individual with a smile it was Raurua. Her eyes are this time covered with a thick luxurious veil like something from a wedding gown.*
I know right? So How are you liking your first trip on the other side, Raurua? *Asked Sapphire with a smile on his face who walks up behind her. In his hands he's carrying picnic basket and a cup of strawberry ice cream.*
Im having a absolutely grand time, Sapphire! The people were quite lovely back in the town as well. I'm truly thankful that Father permitted me to cross over with you.
Yeah, he's pretty awesome don't you think!? Which is why I'm saving some of these for him. *Sapphire said as he brings out a white bag from the basket and shakes it in his hands.*
How thoughtful of you, I'm sure he would appreciate a taste of scrumptious treats! May I have another, Dear?
Sure, there's plenty for even the rest of guys!
*Raurua put her hand in the bag and pulls out a small bite sized peace of bread, covered with dust of sugar and filled with cream.*
Would you mind reminding me what they're called again, Sapphire?
They're called, Bombolone! A Dessert native to Lesinia.
*Raurua tossed the small donut in her mouth and she lets out a lightly delighted moan form the taste.*
Oh, the cream is simply just to die for! May I have another?
*Sapphire nods with a little smirk and tosses one more to her in a way you would do a coin flip. She catches it and then gobbles it up quickly.*
Oh, pure excellence! Another one please? *Sapphire with a wider smirk he nods his head in disbelief and tosses another one towards her which she quickly nibbles to bits. With her cheeks full like a squirrel with nuts she puts a hand out as a way to signal that she wants another.*
Sorry but that's all your getting! *Sapphire, says as hides the bag away in his cape. No, seriously the bag went straight in his cape like some sort of portal!*
Ah, come now, Sapphire, Father will be more then delighted to have at least one! *She says with a smug grin as she keeps her hand out.*
Not happening you, Sugar freak. I'm saving some of these for your Father and that's that. This is the meeting spot so let's wait for the gang. *He says as he sets the basket down on the ground. Raurua a mischievous grin on her tackles into Sapphire who lets out chuckle as they both land on the ground. Raurua, tries to grab Sapphires but he fingers went right through it like air!*
Haha, nice try! You think I wouldn't make my awesome cape completely intangible?
*Raurua swipe's away at his cape again and again but no matter how fast she was his cape really was completely intangible!*
Come now, Sapphire be a dear and give my just one more, please!?
No, not happening! *He said with a laugh following shortly after. Raurua, pouts and crosses her arms together as she sits on top of Sapphire.*
Your a terrible, Fiancé Darling. *She says jokingly, Sapphire then notice a red and green dot soaring high up in the skies and he smiles.*
There some of them now! *Sapphire said as he points pass Raurua who turns her head. The red dot became a streak of light as it rockets downwards straight towards them with the green giving chase.*
Goodness me, the red one is not slowing down at all. He broke the sound barrier 5 times already.
That ain't good. Yeah, not good all! *Sapphire says as he shoves Raurua away from him just in time as the red figure was only seconds away from hitting her! The figure crashed right behind them, with such force that it created a large parking lot sized clearing.*
*In the smoking center the figure pops out with two 4 wings popping out from its back one at time, which it then flaps with such force that it cleared the smoke completely! The figure had white scale like skin, his eyes, mouth even his entire were surging with Red flames. The source coming from a massive crack in his chest. He wears a white and red jacket that covers his black tank top, black red baggy pants and red, black and white combat boots.*
How grand, he's completely unlike any Zodiac I have se-. *Her word's we're cut short as in seconds a scale unattached itself, change shape into a massive GreatSword which he sent flying at her with a punch! Raurua, was taken by surprise as she barely managed to dodge it with a back flip! She saw her mirror reflection on the red blade which both edges pulse with red energy.*
*She lands back on her feet but hissed out in pain as she felt a cut! She glides a finger on her right cheek and saw the small drop of blood on it. The sight of even that small amount of blood was enough to make her start panting heavily and sweat profusely!*
What ever you had planned with my friend will not happen!
*The dragon like boy said as he was about to swing down another blade at her but Sapphire dashed on over to her rescue as he blocked the attack with his shield! Blue and Red surged all over the wilderness form the clash!*
Fafnir! Calm down she's a friend! *Sapphire yells to him and by his word alone Fafnir backed down, he took the scale sword back in his body with the last one flying back to him as well.*
Very well then, Sapphire.
Raurua! Raurua, please look at me! *Sapphire begs as he made her look at him.*
It's just a small cut! You'll be fine, everything will be fine. *He reassures with a smile and by the sight of it she calms down little by little.*
Y-Yes! It's just a small cut! (Dignity, poise, elegance, honor, control and courage.) *She repeats the Montra in her head over and over until later in time she recovered.*
Thank you, Sapphire. Thank you, I'm all better now. *She said as she hugs Sapphire with a smile on her face and he returns the favor in earnest.*
I'm happy to hear it. *Sapphire then turned back to Fafnir who's just standing with his arms crossed, acting like he did nothing wrong.*
Would you apologize to her, Fafnir?
Do I have to?
We would both really appreciate it.
Fine, I apologize for defending my close friend, Human. *He said with a stern look on his face.*
Oh, it quite alright, I'm glad he has such a concern friend like you, Good Sir! *She said with a smile as he puts her hand for a shake but he lets out a scoff and was about to walk away until a girls voice form above stopped him.*
Fafnir, that's no way to treat someone.
*She said with a smile on her face, her hair was half green and orange like her two bird wings. She wore a green, orange and red feather dress that was for the outdoors. Her skinned light brown unlike Fafnirs who she lands next to.*
She's not one of us, Cleo. Why even bother?
*Cleo then sighs as she ruffles her hair with one hand, she then looked at the Sapphire and Raurua.*
I'm sorry about him, he hates humans, but he warmed up to Scarlet so I'm sure he'll warm up to you in time. *She said with a small smile making Fafnir roll his eyes.*
Speaking of which he and Plague are late.
Late my fucking ass, Fafnir! *A voice yells out to them in woodwork, suddenly in front of them a couple trees burst out in yellow flames and soon turn to ash while at the same rotting away. 2 Silhouette's are seen in the inferno, with one of them flailing his arms rounds at trees in a panic followed by frantic cursing.*
Shit, shit, shit, shit! I fucking did it again, stop burning, stop fucking burning! Ah, gods fucking damn it!
*The flames disperse, a figure stomps out of smoke and towards Fafnir who has cocky smirk written all over his face. His signature plague Doctor mask is unmistakable to anyone else, it was Ezekiel Plague. Ezekiel, head butts, Fafnir in the face who stands his ground and is still smirking at Ezekiel. Red and yellow sparks surge from the foreheads as they push against each other.*
Look at what you made me do, you albino lizard asshole!?
*Cracks begin to form on the ground from there power struggle, and hundreds of works all around them begin to float up from the power they're emanating.*
I didn't do a thing, your the one having trouble controlling that anger of yours again! Like me to help you vent!?
Fuck you, Fafnir!
*Sapphire calls out to Fafnir angrily and at the same another voice coming from ahead of them calls out to, Plague.*
Stand the down! *Sapphire and voice ordered them, Fafnir let's out a annoyed scoff while Plague growls agitatedly as they both stepped away from one another. The voice from before steps out of the smoke, brushing away at it with one hand. He's wearing suburban scarlet and black cloths, his skin dark brown, his eyes glowing bright amber, and his scarlet hair is cut almost like a buzz cut.*
Good for you guys to make it, Scarlet. *Sapphire says as he waves at him with a smile and Scarlet returns the gesture in kind.*
Our schedule was tight this month but I wouldn't miss another get together for the world! The chick in white is new, another friend of yours, Sapphire?
I am Raurua, please to make your acquaintance. *Raurua said a she curtsied to everyone with a small smile.*
I've actually known her for my whole life. *Sapphire said as they both smiled to each other.*
Whole life? Interesting, can she fight as well? *Fafnir asked.*
Fafnir. *Cleo said with a face palm, Ezekiel chuckles loudly behind Scarlet.*
What, Cleo? If she's close to Sapphire as he says then surely she most be able to hold her own in a fight.
Gosh, We seriously got to work more on your manners with humans later. *Cleo said with a sigh.*
I actually do know how to fight, Yin himself praises me often for my prowess in martial arts! *Raurua boosted with a proud chuckle.*
So use your barehands to fight! Interesting, for you silver spoon accent and expensive ass cloths I figure your to favor one of those pointed end swords.
I think your referring to a Rapier correct?
Yes, those Pathetic ass things that break like the twigs they are on me. You all step back, listen well, human. I would like you to hit me, as hard as you can. Right here! *Fafnir, said as he pats the middle of his chest with a smirk.*
Pardon me? *Raurua asked with her head tilted to the side.*
Seriously, Fafnir? *Both Sapphire and Cleo scolded him.*
If you want to earn my respect, you do it right now. Don't hold back even a little bit!
Sorry, Ruaura. Ounce he's like this nothing will change his mind. *Sapphire apologizes to her.*
Heck not even me so give it your best shot. Make it him really feel it to. *Cleo encouraged her as they all walked away and watch as Ruaura as looked at her right hand for a moment and then starts to approach.*
Very well, bear witness to the power of De Cour Der Groube!!! *Raurua, declared as she got into a fighting stance. She slid one foot back and the other foreword, made 2 circles with her arms , the motion of her limbs supernatural as she leaves red after images. Energy flows all around them, her own red Exousia flowing around like streams from a river and howling wind.*
*Stones begin to raise up and trees begin to rustle violently from the ground from there shear potency of her Exousia. She pulled one arm back, and channeled the Exousia she's been charging into it, her blue eyes glowing fiercely through her thick veil, then she let loose!*
Ai La Tine! ((Translation: Have at you!))
*She roars our valiantly as she struck Fafnirs chest with a mighty palm strike that lay waste to there surroundings for 7 miles away! She unleashed such a blood that even Fable user with an ability to tank hits or absorb the energy of the blow would be bed ridden permanently!
But Everyone can here Fafnir laughing happily, as the dust settled Raurua was standing in the same spot she was before while Fafnir was standing half a huge store away from her. Fafnir, was perfectly fine! Not a scratch on him!*
Not as devastating as Ezekiel's punch but it was something else all the same! Heck, I even felt it!
Incredible! I put everything I had into that and you don't even have a scratch on you! *Raurua, said as she pants lightly from the exertion and everyone begins to gather around them.*
It is To be expected, I'm well known to be pretty much invincible by everyone!
Yeah, Fafnirs not kidding. So far the only things that can actually hurt him is my Gunblade, Caliburn and Scarlets twins beam saber pistols, Zulfigars. *Sapphire said with a smile.*
Really? (I understand, Caliburn but a mortals weapons?) *Raurau whispered to him.*
I saw it with my own eyes.
*Sapphire let out a sigh as he looks around.*
We need a new picnic site. *He states.*
Can't you just use those Heir powers of yours to fix this place up? *Scarlet asked.*
Yeah but it would take to long.
We can wait. *Cleo reassured him.*
Alright, we better not ruin this place again when we spare! *Sapphire said as he puts his hands in the ground, slowly and steadily he brings life to this part of the forest even returning the rock formations.*
Could you speed this up, Selestine? *Asked Fafnir as he looks at his watch.*
For fucks, Fafnir you got no patients. *Ezekiel mocked him with a snarl as he sits on a rock.*
I was promised a sparing match and I will get one, Plague.
Hey, this isn't exactly easy! Bringing back life to a forest that just got turned into a wasteland is like, pouring a single cup of water in a middle of dessert and expecting it to make an oasis.
I'm really sorry, Dear I should have turned down the challenge. *Raurua, apologized with a frown as she puts a hand on one of Sapphire shoulders.*
It's ok, the guy can be such a sour puss when you do. *Sapphire said with a smile*
How many times do I have to remind you I'm no cat, I'm a Dragon, one of my close friends is a feline Zodiac.
Hey, how she's doing anyway? *Sapphire asked with a smile.*
She was doing quite well last time I saw her. We played a game of hide an seek with some young ones. I WON of course! Nothing can escape me, absolutely nothing and I've remain undefeated since! *Fafnir, boasted proudly with his chest pumped up and everyone's laughs a bit from it.*
Wow, way to go at beating a couple of kids in a harmless children's game. Did you give yourself a shiny golden medal and everything?*Scarlet mocks him with a smirk.*
Sadly, no but I'll try and get some made in the future!
Smug literal, pierce of shit. *Ezekiel cursed out with a scuff.*
Oh, yeah! Almost forgot-! *A tendril construct pops out of Sapphires cape, carrying the treats that Sapphire stashed away earlier.*
The two of us got these for everyone.They're called Bombolone try 'em! *Sapphire said as the tendril stop in front of the group. Fafnir put his hand in the bag and pulls out one of them and looks at it curiously.*
Hmm, were they made by a Zodiac? *He asked as the rest took turns getting some all except for Ezekiel who stays seated.*
Does it even matter you fucking, racist? *Ezekiel scowls.*
Do I even have to answer that and it's speciesist. I don't care what anyone tells me we Zodiacs have nothing to with you humans.
They were cooked by a Zodiac don't worry, Fafnir! *Sapphire said as he winks at Cleo who winks back as she eats hers.*
Ah, Thank you, Sapphire. *Fafnir said as he took a bite from his and moan lightly from the taste.*
Remind me to give the chef my compliments, Sapphire! *Fafnir said with a delighted smile. His sharp teeth are red and dragon like*
*Raurua walked over to Ezekiel with the bag.*
Are you not gonna have some, good Sir?
*Ezekiel growls angrily as he gently puts a hand up to signal No.*
Sorry did I do anything to offend?
Fuck no! Sorry, I'm just liked this all the time. Angry twenty 4 seven. Besides I can't eat.
Really? Why's that?
Cause he's not really human he's a cyborg. You can thank his Fable for that. He's been like this for as long as I known him. *Scars, informed her with a frown as he finished eating his.*
By the gods that's horrible! My sincerest apologies, Mr Plague. *Raurua said with a frown as she bowed to him making Ezekiel a bit flustered as he rubs the back of his head.*
For Fuck sake, it's fine! Gods fucking damn it, you have some yourself. I fucking despise seeing good food like this go waste.
Well if you insist. Again my deepest condolences.
*Ruarua then proceeds to walk back to Sapphire. But not before a smirk forms on her lips as she tries eat on extra bombolone only for Sapphire to snatch it and the bag out of her hands with one's of his capes tendrils.*
Nope! *Sapphire said with a smirk as he took bag back into his cape! Raurua, pouts bitterly at him as she stomps over to his side.*
Come now, Dear just one more please!?
(Dear?) *Cleo thought to herself with a brow raised up as she was the only one close enough to overhear that little bit of info. For a whole minute she tried to convince the amused Sapphire but to no avail as he changes the subject to Scarlets weapons.*
Hey, Scarlet!?
Yeah?
You never told us the story about your Zulfigars.
That's because I don't know much about them my self. *He answers as he brings out his pistol beam sabers and ignites the blades.*
They've been with me for my entire life, the only real thing I know about them is that they can't be replicated at all. Even some of the most talented weapon smiths in the world can't even begin to figure out how they work. Ah, crap right I forgot, no one look at the beams!
*Scars warned everyone as he unignites the beam blades of his Zulfigars.*
Fair to late for that, friend. *Fafnir said as he's now covered with burning slash marks from head to toe. He growls out lightly in pain but at the same time chuckling to himself.*
Even after the 80th time this year, it still tickles.
What in blazes happened? What did those arms of your do? *Raurua asked in befuddlement.*
I found out that they have a side effect, other then to someone like, Fafnir is a dangerous one. What ever looks at the beam blades gets cut by it.
How-H-How did you find out exactly? *Sapphire said as he stared deeply into Scarlets Amber eyes, he slightly turned his head away from Sapphire, gritting his teeth slightly.*
It was by a-accident, I had no idea at the time and I'll make sure that it will never h-happen again…
I know you will, *Sapphire, said with a smile then he turns to Fafnir, his slash marks still magma hot. Normal Human and Zodiac Fable wouldn't survive something like that, his friend is the one and only exception he knows.*
I'm sorry for what happened when you did.
Y-Yeah, thanks I appreciate it, Sapphire. *Scarlet said with a wide smile.*
Make sure to give they're family's my condolences to.
Y-Yeah-! Yeah sure thing! *Scarlet said as he pats the side of his thigh like he was signaling someone. Ezekiel stood up and walked over to his side.*
You alright, Scarle-?
So what's with the freaking veil on your, girlfriends face, huh? *Ezekiel interrupted on cue as he points at, Raurua.*
Well damn he beat me to it. (Hmm, weird that Sapphire and her weren't taken by surprise by it though.) *Cleo said to herself.*
Girlfriend!? My heartfelt congratulations to you in finding your partner, Sapphire!
Uh, thanks? I guess?
Oh, thank you for asking, it's a custom for woman of my people to wear veils when out in public with strangers.
So like the Leminians, huh. What's the reason though? *Cleo asked*
Well to my people, a lady to show her eyes to someone is to bare yourself to them completely. It's a display of true and absolute trust, familiarity and faith. My father told me that my eyes were hidden to him until I turned 6.
That's really neat, romantic even. *Cleo said with a smile.*
So you seen her eyes yet, Sapphire? *Scarlet asked.*
Yeah, when we first met even.
Wait the fuck a minute how does that make any sense? Her own Dad never got to see her eyes since she was 6 and you got see them first go?
Yeah, I get where your getting at. What I meant is when we first met in person.
Yes, We've known each other just as long online. Oh, I miss those online sessions of ours, they were such a joy! *Raurua said with a smile as she turns her head to Sapphire who smiles back.
Yeah, me to. So does that cleared things up?
*Ezekiel was about to speak up as he raised a finger up, but then scratched the top of his head for a minute and then gave Sapphire a thumbs up when he figured it out.*
Wait was this all arranged by your parents? Your relationship I mean. *Cleo asked.*
Mrs. Cleo, Please don't speak about parental figures in front of Sapphire. He's quite sensitive to such a subject.
No, it's fine, Raurua. Yeah they set it all up for us. But-.
It was our choice and combined effort that made it bloom so. *Ruaura finished as the two smiled to each other, In front of them the forest is more or less restored so they stood up together.*
Exactly, I don't think I will find a better friend like you in my life. Ever. *Sapphire said sweetly.*
Aaaaaaaah~! That's so sweet! *Cleo said with her hands clamped together and besides her cheek.*
Dude, did he just friend zone her? *Ezekiel asked.*
This is Sapphire man, knowing him he's absolutely clueless to what both of there old man's are pulling on them. Besides, she doesn't seem like she minds. *Scars said as she points back at the two. There loving smiles to one another are ever unwavering.*