I propelled myself toward Alastor and teleported behind him then grabbed him and threw him away from the castle. I flew after him then noticed him flying toward me. He went for an attack, but I dodged it and he coughed blood. I bellowed and my aura surrounded my body then I launched him backwards.
Alastor groaned as he flipped backwards in the sky. He stopped him self and I appeared behind him, striking his neck with a back heel kick then launched him to the ground. He crashed onto the ground and a large smoke cloud formed.
I grunted and held my head. I looked at the city and had a flashback to my destroyed kingdom. I heard the screams and cries of the citizens. I bellowed and my aura exploded.
Alastor looked up at me and smirked then flew up toward me. I looked directly at him then propelled myself toward him. We clashed then he grunted as I pushed him back. The Crest of Pyroc shined and I summoned a spirit version of Claire and she flew toward Alastor. The Crest of Rivule shined and a spirit version of Tsuna was summoned. The Crest of Therris shined and a spirit version Edea appeared.
"Go." I said and watched them fly toward Alastor.
Alastor dodged and blocked the attacks of the spirits of Claire, Tsuna, and Edea. He flew backwards and evaded more attacks then countered Claire's spirit then sliced it in half. He grunted and dodged beams of water from Tsuna then Edea appeared above Alastor and released a pillar of wood at him. Alastor groaned as he was sent crashing to the ground.
I walked toward him then my sword began to change forms. "From Yesha. To my family. My ex-wife. My brother!" I roared and my sword shined brightly.
"You caused it all. You caused everything!" I bellowed and my aura began to destroy the ground.
"He's growing out of control!" Tsuhori yelled. "His Rage...The Tyrant is awakening!"
Nebula watched Tsuhori run off them looked at Fielisk then neighed loudly. Fielisk listened to her screams, neighs, and squeals. He closed his eyes and listened to her heartfelt sounds and statements. She gave one last powerful neigh that echoed across the lands.
Fielisk opened his eyes and the Dark Crest shattered. He bellowed then a powerful card shined and glowed gold. The Crest of Fielisk shined on the card and appeared on Hoshiyo's hand.
"Master. I have listened to the Horse of Oblivion. Her words. She cares so much for her Master. We must save Ezusha from this battle!" Fielisk said.
Hoshiyo looked at Fielisk then looked back down at the battle. She noticed explosions and multiple projectiles being launched. She felt my overbearing rage. She felt that I wasn't even focused on saving Ezusha anymore. I wanted Alastor dead no matter the cost.
"Okay. I will stop him. Let's save Ezusha!" She said.
Nebula neighed and flew toward the battle. Fielisk shrunk his size and flew after Nebula and Hoshiyo.
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Alastor and I rapidly clashed then he knocked me into a building. The family screamed as they noticed me. I sat up and grunted. My body shook with rage.
"Lord Ryoma!" The mother cried out and went to check on me.
I pushed her out of my way. "Get out of my way..." I growled and my eyes shined.
"Ryoma!" A voice called out to me.
I flew out the house and looked back, noticing Shina. "You...you must wish to die as well!"
Shina shook her head and looked at me seriously. "I'm here to help you stop Alastor and to stop you from becoming The Tyrant! Look around you! You're helping cause mass destruction!"
I looked around the city and noticed the damage I had caused then grunted and held my head. I closed my eyes tightly and memories of my past flashed in my head quickly.
"My love!" Hoshiyo called out to me.
I opened my eyes and noticed Tsuhori, Nebula, Hoshiyo, and Fielisk.
"Lord Ryoma!" Masuhiro called out to me.
I looked down and noticed Masuhiro.
"You aren't alone anymore." Shina said. "You don't have to be scared anymore."
I heard a roar and the black dragon that was with Shina transformed into her true form. The dragon looked at me then roared.
"I am the Onyx Dragon! I am Shulva! I shall assist you into stopping Lord Alastor!" Shulva said.
Alastor laughed and we all looked at him. "So you'll betray me like Lythia has huh?"
"Yes." Shina said and glared at Alastor. "You've taken this too far! It's up to us to defeat you!"
Alastor laughed once again then began to power up. "Right. So let us dance, Heroes!"
I looked at Alastor then flew toward him. The others followed my lead and I bellowed. Alastor flew toward me and we both bellowed. We clashed then began to clash rapidly. I kicked him away then Hoshiyo summoned a Card and a beast flew from the card and slashed at Alastor with their claws, knocking him down.
Asena caused a geyser to erupt beneath Alastor then he groaned as he was blasted upwards. He recovered in the air and dodged Nebula's purification beam.
Masuhiro manifested his energy into wings and flew upwards toward Alastor. I followed behind Masuhiro and we both bellowed. We began to attack Alastor together. Alastor parried and dodged our attacks and laughed.
"Yes! This is what I like to see! More struggling!" Alastor laughed as he blocked both of our attacks at the same time. He smirked. "Now disappear!"
He released two beams of chaotic energy at us, blowing us away. Shina appeared in front of him and kneed his stomach, but it did nothing to him. He palmed her face and sent her crashing to the ground. I swooped toward Shina and caught her. She held onto me and looked at me. I flew toward Shulva and set Shina on her back.
I bellowed and held my hand out in front of me. A bright light shined brightly then the Crest of Manami shined in front of my hand. "I'm willing to make amends. So answer my call, Manami!"
Alastor looked surprised to hear me say that name then a pillar of light crashed down. He watched in awe.
Manami appeared from the pillar. Her light blue hair flowed in the wind. Her ocean blue eyes shined brightly. Her white dress fluttered with the wind and her aura surged powerfully.
"Manami?!" Hoshiyo said in shock.
"The woman who betrayed Ryoma and turned him into a tyrant." Masuhiro said.
Nebula seemed surprised that I would summon her as well. She squealed at me.
"Why? Because I know we can not win without her." I said as I looked down at Manami. "Her healing abilities are stronger than mine. Better than mine. She's the best healer in the world. Manami! Do you pledge your allegiance to me?!"
Manami stared at Alastor then began to levitate toward our level. She looked back at me and smiled. She nodded. "I do, Lord Ryoma."
I smiled then looked serious. "Cover us with your healing magic! We are striking down Alastor now!"
"Right!" Manami said.
I flew toward Alastor and bellowed. "Nebula! Tsuhori!"
They nodded and followed me into battle. I went for an attack, but Alastor dodged it and countered, but Tsuhori blocked the attack for me then kicked Alastor away. Nebula followed Tsuhori's attack with a purification beam then an explosion happened. Manami used her Crest to replenish our energy.
Alastor flew toward me at high speeds then we slashed and clashed rapidly. I countered his next attack with my elbow. The Crest of Galvan shined on my hand then a roar was heard and a powerful bolt of lightning struck Alastor, blasting him to the ground. I raised my arms and vines began to constrict Alastor. The Crest of Ixia shined on my hand.
"Ixia!" I bellowed.
Ixia giggled and a portal opened then she grabbed Alastor and dragged him inside. She threw Alastor on the ground then a wave of ninja rapidly slashed at Alastor from all directions with paralyzing slashes. Alastor grunted and fell onto one knee. A massive golem made from plants stomped forward then the orb on its chest shined. He fired a beam of solar energy at Alastor and Alastor groaned loudly.
An explosion happened and Alastor was thrown back through the portal. He rolled on the ground and he slowly stood up. He coughed blood and panted. He looked up and his eyes widened as he noticed the massive sphere of stellar energy in the sky.
I teleported behind Alastor and kicked him upwards. Hoshiyo summoned a card and the card shined then released a powerful beam of light energy at Alastor. He groaned as he was hit then Shulva swooped down and chomped on Alastor. He groaned in agony and hit Shulva's snout, doing no damage to her. She tossed Alastor in the air. Fielisk launched his cards at Alastor. The circled around him then chains of light constricted him in the air.
"Masuhiro!" Hoshiyo yelled.
"Galactic Stellar Bomb!" Masuhiro bellowed and launched the massive sphere of stellar energy at Alastor.
Alastor roared and fired a massive beam of chaotic energy at the sphere of energy. The two energy attacks clashed then a repulsive force blew around the area, creating shockwave. I bellowed and my aura surged as I flew toward the massive sphere of stellar energy.
"Shining Pillar!" I bellowed and released a pillar of light at the stellar bomb, pushing it so it could overpower Alastor.
Alastor noticed the attack growing closer. He tried to break out the chains and soon managed to. I teleported behind him and grabbed the back of his head then flew toward the Galactic Stellar Bomb.
"This is your end!" I bellowed.
Alastor yelled and we collided with the attack and a massive explosion happened in the sky. Everyone looked surprised and watched the stellar energy sprinkle to the ground. Alastor and I began to fall from the sky.
Nebula neighed and flew toward me. Hoshiyo caught me and smiled at me. Nebula safely landed on the ground and her wings and horns disappeared.
Alastor was saved by Chaos as he summoned a portal under Alastor. The portal closed and everyone knew Ezusha was for the most part saved. They cheered and celebrated upon their victory.
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Weeks go by and I haven't shown any signs of awakening from my coma until now. I slowly opened my eyes and noticed Hoshiyo sleeping in the bed beside me. I slowly sat up and held my head. I looked at my hand then noticed the Crest of Arcane was still the Crest of The Hero.
"You're still The Hero..?" I asked.
The Crest shined on my hand. "I am. You may call me Henosis. We have defeated Alastor."
I smiled and closed my eyes. "Finally.." I said and laid back down.
"You have proved worthy of my true power. Although you did lose yourself for a moment, you brought it back and now...our world is spared from destruction. At least for now." Henosis said.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"He isn't dead. Masuhiro's attack was strong enough to put him out of commission for a while though. You have more than enough time to focus on your conquest.." Henosis said.
I nodded and looked at Hoshiyo. I stroked her hair and she smiled in her sleep. I kissed her forehead then closed my eyes once again.
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The hours went by and I strolled the garden with Nebula while Hoshiyo handled her business regarding the restoration of Ezusha. Nebula walked beside me in her human form.
I stopped walking and stood in front of Nebula. She looked at me then watched as I took her hand. I smiled at her and put a ring on her finger.
"You really helped me so much since the day we first met. You have always put your life on the line for me..." I started as I stared at the ring.
Nebula blushed and looked at me, tilting her head.
"This breaks many morals between Beast and Master...but I never want you to leave my side. I love you, Nebula." I said then pulled her closer to me then kissed her lips.
Nebula blushed madly and her eyes widened. She stomped her foot on the ground and kissed back. I pulled away and noticed her opening her eyes. She squealed and covered her face with her hands. She stomped her feet on the ground and looked at me with determination to speak.
"I lo...mmm...I lo..ve...y...y...ou." She said the her horse ears went straight up with shock that she actually spoke for the first time.
I chuckled softly and caressed her cheek. I embraced her gently and she hugged me back then closed her eyes. Her tail wagged a bit and she let out a happy whinny.
I let her go then held her hand, continuing our stroll around the garden together. I spotted Koan standing at Mia's grave. I walked over to him and crouched down next to him. I gently rubbed his head and he had tears rolling down his cheek. He still missed Mia.
"I understand what important losses feel like. I never wanted this for you. I wish I could've...I wish I could've gotten there faster..." I said softly.
"Papa.." Koan cried softly and closed his eyes.
I smiled and pulled him into my embrace. He cried in my arms and I rubbed his hair, comforting him. I looked at Mia's grave and closed my eyes. "She will always be with you in spirit...let it all out, son.."
Koan gripped my kimono and let out all of his sorrows. He began to sob in my arms. I continued to comfort him and held him closely.
"I'll always be here for you..." I said softly.
Hoshiyo looked out the window and noticed me comforting Koan then smiled a bit. She was still also heartbroken about Mia. Mia was a personal favorite throughout the kingdom. She was always seen with Hoshiyo playing around with her and Koan, she's been seen with Masuhiro helping with his tasks, and she's always helping the people when they needed it most. Mia's sacrifice to save Koan will never be forgotten.
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I carried Koan to his room after he finished crying. He was sound asleep. I walked into his room and tucked him into his bed. I rubbed his hair then left his room, closing the door.
I walked down the hall and felt someone embrace me from behind. I smiled and looked back. "My Queen..~"
Hoshiyo smiled and gripped my kimono. "You've done so much for us this past month. Even though you were in a coma the last two weeks of this month...you've done more than what I could've asked for. I love you, My Emperor..~"
"I love you too, Hoshiyo..~" I smiled.
She smiled and then led me to her balcony to which we would cuddle together in her lounge chair and watch the clouds together.