The others had got on divided between Sparrow and Storm except Tamashi. "You coming?" Sakura asked, brushing her hand along Sparrow's scales. Shade sighed, "she refuses to ride any dragon that isn't Kisiki." They explained. "then call her!" Angel yelled.
"But we are in another realm" Tamashi explained. "ya? And I got Kisiki from the hero realm to the dead realm." Shade insisted. Tamashi's eyes lit up and she whistled. In an instant, a figured flew down and beside Tamashi.
The pair looked stunning standing side by side. Tamashi's split hair blew gently in the breeze, her electric blue eyes shining with pride. Her smiled was as pure as a child's as she hugged Kisiki. Kisiki looked almost just as stunning.
Her purple scales glowed in the blue light of the sky, clearly showing her iridescent black scales. Her solid black eyes shone and her wings stretched out, showing the forest behind her. Sakura smiled. "so that's Kisiki…" she said to Angel, who nodded excitedly.
Tamashi climbed onto one of Kisiki's claws and the dragon lifted her onto her back. "Shall we go?" Tamashi asked. Sakura's smile brightened again. "I cant believe I tried to kill you!" she joked.
Tamashi giggled then looked to Shade. Shade nodded and jumped off Sparrow, walking over to Kisiki. "I would like to ride with Tamashi." They said. "Of course, well come on." Wing said with a nod.
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Shade jumped onto Kisiki's back, petting her gently before nodding to Tamashi. The three took off, Storm and Sakura in the front with Kisiki, looking annoyed, flew behind them. Tamashi rubbed Kisiki's head. "It's alright girl, they're just trying to show us where to go." She said.
Shade stared at Tamashi in awe. The way she gently rubbed her hand on Kisiki's scales, her soft smile, and her eyes that seemed to always shine with hope. It amazed Shade, they where not sure how Tamashi always remained positive, and she was sure that one day it may come in handy. "So, what are you and Blossom even doing out of your realm?" Shade asked her.
"Well, me and Blossom recently found out about the unspeakable evil, and Queen Moonlight told you about the prophecy." Tamashi said. "So you're looking for the people in it?" Shade asked. "Yes, I want to keep these realms safe and everyone in them." Tamashi said looking down. "Tamashi…you try to save everyone, but who saves you?" Shade said placing a hand on her shoulder.
Tamashi looked at shade for a moment then looked away. "Blossom does, that's how it will always be." Tamashi said, shrugging her hand away. "Tamashi, do you want to talk about your family before this?" Shade asked. "No." Tamashi said with a harsh voice.
Shade sighed, looking away. "Queen Moonlight did give me something to tell who the chosen people are." Shade said. "Really?" Tamashi's voice suddenly lit up with joy. Shade reached into her pocket, pulling out a glowing stone.
"Woah, how does it work?" Tamashi asked. "In a moment when someone is using their powers then they would it, if it reacts then they are a chosen one." Shade explained, flipping the rock in their hand. "Want to try it?" Shade asked looking back to Tamashi. "Sure!" Tamashi sounded excited.
Secretly, Tamashi had been dying to know for sure if she really was supposed to represent Hope. Shade handed her the rock, and Tamashi looked at it for a moment. A few shards of ice rose from her hand, covering the rock. When she did, the hard outer shell of the rock split apart, inside a glowing ball of magma.
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She stared at it for a moment, then looked at Shade. "it reacted." Shade confirmed. "So how do I know which one I am?" Tamashi asked, her voice shaking. Shade looked at the Magma, the outer ring was a bright yellow.
"By the looks of it, you're hope." Shade said grabbing the rock back. "Have you tried?" Tamashi asked. "Yes, I'm supposed to be Trust." Shade answered. "Can you prove it?" Tamashi asked, her innocent smile widening.
Shade nodded, allowing their black markings to show and a black mist rise from her hand. The rock reacted the same with Tamashi, but the outer light was a blue shade. "so we're in this together!" Tamashi exclaimed, hugging shade tightly. Shade looked at her, shocked, then hugged her back.
"So, we have Hope and Trust here?" Sakura asked, now flying beside them. Kisiki looked at Sparrow and growled. "Oh, right sorry." Sakura said. She then moved Sparrow over, taking away the risk of a challenge.
"It's fine, and yes…but if you don't mind, I'd like to test it on Angel to." Tamashi said. "Sure, I don't mind." Sakura looked back to Angel. Angel stood up, unfolded her wings, and flew over to the pair and sat with them. Shade handed her the rock.
"so…what do I do with it?" Angel asked, eyeing the rock. "Just use a little of your magic on it." Shade grabbed it back and demonstrated it. Angel nodded, grabbed it back and closed her eyes. A small light then glowed from her hand, the center filled with black spots.
The rock reacted the same way it did for the others, but the outer light was a navy blue. "Freedom." Shade nodded. Angel looked at the rock in awe, slowly turning it in her hand. She smiled brightly, and handed Shade the rock.
She then stood up, each of her feathers shaking with joy. "Sis! I'm Freedom!" She exclaimed, jumping off Kisiki and spinning in the air while flying. Sakura looked at her sister, pure fear in her eyes. "what's wrong?" Angel asked, flying beside Sparrow.
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"Angel, you're still in training!" Sakura exclaimed. Tamashi looked at the pair fight, she could understand why. Angel was young, much younger than her and Shade. To allow her to go with people she just meant, travel through realms, and possibly have a deadly fight, it's a lot to ask.
"You cant even control your powers Angel!" Sakura hissed. Angel looked hurt, she sighed, landing on Kisiki's back. Tamashi gently put her hand on Angel's Shoulder. Blossom had told her the same thing once.
Shade looked at the pair, then at Sakura. "Sakura, I understand me and you don't have a good first start. But I beg you to let Angel go." Shade said. "And why should I?" Sakura hissed. "Well, why don't you want her to?" Shade asked.
"She's young, she hasn't finished training, and she cant control her magic!" Sakura hissed like it was obvious. "Mimi is young." Shade explained. "And Mimi has also been kidnapped by Dishonored ninjas!" Sakura yelled. "That doesn't have to do with her age!" Tamashi hissed.
Shade, Angel, and Sakura turned their heads to look at her. "I've learned that if you don't do wild things while you're young, you will not have anything to smile about when you're older!" Tamashi hissed. "Angel is young, but she's also smart, she knows how to be free, she knows how to stay happy, and she knows that it is better to die fighting for freedom than to live a prisoner." Tamashi finished.
Sakura looked at her, thinking. "There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go." Tamashi said, more gently. Sakura sighed. "I suppose you're right. I cant shelter Angel forever." Sakura agreed.
"Besides, I suppose she could learn a few things." She finished. Angel stood up in a flash. "Yes!" she yelled, jumping off Kisiki and spinning in the air again. Sakura sighed, but Tamashi could hear a giggle in her voice.
Eventually, the group reached a mountain. On the cliffs on it, a few houses stuck out, they where surrounded by trees and wild life. Off to the side and
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medium sized waterfall flowed down the mountain into a lake. "It's amazing…" Tamashi said, her shocked voice almost a whisper.
"Thanks, it's me and Angel's home land." Sakura explained. "So it's a village?" Tamashi asked. "Yep, I live there with Angel and the other ninjas." Sakura explained. She then turned and nodded to wing.
"Are you guys ok back there?" Wing turned, asking the triplets. "Yep!" the three responded in union. "Then hold on." Wing warned. After the kids settled, Wing lightly nudged Storm, and the dragon dove down fast.
Sakura then followed him. Tamashi smiled brightly. "Shade, hold onto Angel." She said. Shade sighed, they knew that voice to well.
Shade grabbed onto Angel. "What?" Angel asked. "Just trust me, and hold on." Shade explained. Tamashi looked back then whispered to Kisiki.
"Kisiki…dive." Tamashi whispered. Almost instantly, Kisiki flew straight up, angled down and pulled her wings in. Kisiki rushed towards the ground roaring loudly. Angel smiled while laughing as she threw her hands up.
Shade looked like she was going to be sick, and Tamashi was holding Kisiki's neck tightly while laughing. Kisiki suddenly opened her wings, sending the group flying upwards then landing back on her. Kisiki calmed down, floating slowly to the ground with the others. Tamashi cheered and punched the air, like always. Angel was still laughing and shade leaned over to throw up.
Kisiki finally landed and the three jumped off. "That, was, amazing!" Angel exclaimed. Tamashi laughed and nodded. Shade however, didn't seem convinced.
Sakura greeted them and turned around to a group of people. "Tamashi, Shade, Rocky, Breeze, Tide, meet my friends." Sakura said, pointing to the group. "That depressed looking one is Ace." Sakura said teasingly. "Hey!" Ace hissed.
(Side character profile. Age: 18, Gender: Male, Looks, short black hair, green eyes, and a black ninja suit. Power, elemental.) "And her name is Aaron."
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Sakura pointed to the other girl. (Side character profile. Age: 17, Gender: Female, Looks, long amber hair, ruby red eyes, and an amber ninja suit. Power: Flare)
"And last but not least, she is L" Sakura pointed to the other, smaller girl. (Side character profile. Age:15, Gender: Female, Looks, braided brown hair, brown skin, hazel eyes and a white ninja suit. Power: Snow) "That's everyone." Sakura said.
"well then, lets think of our plan." Tamashi nodded. "Right, so we are dealing with Dishonored ninjas, meaning we know where their base is, but they are practically invisible." Ace explained. "Right, but they also don't use magic." Aaron added. "but they will have a weapon, and we don't know what they will do to the prisoners." L explained.
"We cant let them get hurt." Tamashi insisted. "We wont, we just need a good plan." Sakura sighed. Shade looked at her hands, then to the triplets. "I have an idea." Shade mumbled.
The group looked at shade. "Alright, I can use my demon powers to phase the triplets in, and they can work their…ehem, magic." Shade hissed. "They mean our pranks!" Tide exclaimed. "Pranks? How are those supposed to help?" Sakura asked.
"Well trust me, their masters at it, and if they need help, Breeze can just howl." Shade explained. "And after that?" Ace asked, interested. "Then we come in, let the pranks take out a few, fight off the rest, and get the others back." Shade finished. "It's our best shot right now." Sakura agreed.
The others nodded and stood up. "The base is that way." Aaron said, pointing to a hill. "They like to hide in plain sight." L explained, when Tamashi looked confused. Tamashi nodded.
"Then lets go, I want my sister and my friends back." Tamashi hissed.