"master I think that brat is here, I felt his aura along with yours" this time it was Phoenix who sounded worried. Because the two auras appeared together. It would be a bit of a stretch to say it was a coincidence. There was no way that could be the reason.
Guess they weren't the only ones who felt the strong energy since everyone immediately came out of the stores or stop what they are doing the moment the aura enveloped the whole place.
"This aura is too strong"
"I felt it burning for some reason, is it just me"
"No, I think it is getting hotter!" someone exclaimed when the temperature suddenly rise.
Before everyone could react a sudden flash of red, orange, and yellow passed through the streets. The person responsible for it was so fast that they could only see a fleeting image. His traces left a few fire embers and flowing ashes on the path and other edges of the roof.
Seven and his familiars felt the approaching aura but because it was too fast they have no choice but to cover their master. Phoenix who was more familiar with aura stood in front of the four, he brace himself for the impact. However, the pain didn't come as they expected. Instead, the man stops a meter away from him. The fire surrounding him dissipates, and his long hair flows softly as the wind breeze blows before him. His eyes lock on the person standing tall and elegant in front of him.
At the moment the noise seem to disappear, the two men opposite one another just stared at each other, the shorter one with red hair while the taller one had midnight blue. Their clothes were a bit similar differing in the intricate design on the hem and the color which was white and black.
The people around them seem to not exist and only the two who hadn't met for so long were important.
Behind Phoenix, White Tiger, who suddenly becomes an extra, moves closer to his master. He then whispered to Seven.
"Master why did it seem like I've become a background character the moment these two meet" he commented making sure not to make too much noise.
Seven's lips twitch as he heard White Tiger's comments about the situation but he can't deny that he was wrong because he also thinks the scene in front of him where like taken out of a movie. The imaginary bubbles were floating around them and the images of people surrounding them just blurred out of sight. He was familiar with it because Cross and Maddox would be the same every time they were together.
"don't worry your not the only one who felt that, let's just watch it for now," he said and continue observing the two. Seven thought they must have wanted to say something to each other and interrupting them now would ruin the whole atmosphere.
Also present on the scene was the group Rogue led by Shigeo. They wanted to join Seven's group when they noticed the commotion. As an avid fan of the tale, Leah immediately noticed the similarities in the description of the two characters in the story.
"It's Lord Ellios and the Phoenix," she said shocked. Because no one was making any noise, they clearly heard what she said.
This made everyone notice the intricate broach sitting on Ellios's chest. The red-orange firebird that was carved intricately was emitting a strange fire, a fire only the Palace Master can wield. The buzz about the famous legend once again revive.
"then that man is the Phoenix!"
"I thought he died?"
"maybe he miss the palace master so much that even after he reincarnated, he couldn't forget"
"ahhhh the two finally meet after thousands of years"
Phoenix who heard all of this couldn't help but blush. Due to the embarrassment, he felt, he couldn't help but put the blame on Ellios the mastermind of all this. He walk slowly towards the man and the spectator who was happy with their reunion couldn't help but feel rather nervous. They immediately move away making some of them stumble on the ground, but they have no time to worry about it. All these years of living had made them aware of the changes in their surroundings and right now, their instinct are telling them to move away from the man.
Ellios on the other hand didn't know how to react. He have been waiting all these years to see him but now that his here, all the things he wanted to do just vanished. Because of these thoughts, he didn't notice the dark look on Phoenix's face. Krei who had arrived just was familiar with this look, instead of staying behind his master, he chose to be safe and move aside with the spectators.
Ellios saw Phoenix raise his hands, his posture looking like he was going to hug him and so he did the same. He opens his arms waiting for the warmth on Phoenix's body, but at the last moment, Phoenix changes his stance. His hands clench, he focuses his energy on his fist and.
"you brat!!!" Phoenix shouted and throw a powerful punch at Ellios handsome face. This stunned Ellios but before he could say anything Phoenix had immediately changed into his true form, holding Elios in his claws the two flew away.
Everyone looks at the sky as a huge red bird flaps its wings spanning 3 meters in length, its shadow could cover a third of the whole town. The light of the setting sun filters in through the clouds and reflects off the surface of the bird's feathers, causing the bird to look like a giant glowing gemstone that reflects everything perfectly. It glints so beautifully in the sun, and everyone stares with wonder at the sight. It is a majestic yet beautiful sunset of the world's most famous bird, the phoenix, whose presence had only been seen for centuries now. The bird flies gracefully toward its destination, leaving behind an explosion of colorful sparks as it flies.
"It's so beautiful" people can't help but say.
"is that the legendary Phoenix, there's nothing that seems to be special about it aside from its color, and it is even smaller than what people say." a little boy said unimpressed at the girl beside him who was staring with amazement at the sky.
The little girl beside him then commented, "Hmmp what do you even know! Maybe he didn't want to destroy the town" her parents once told her that Phoenix could cover a whole kingdom, just a flap of its wings could destroy.
"I didn't think seeing the real thing would be this magical."
"yeah if you just forget the part where the Palace master got punched everything would be perfect"
"ahem... I think it's better to forget that one"
"I agree"
".....err what just happened??" Black Dragon reacted, he did not expect that kind of outcome.
"that one was unexpected" Nine-Tailed Fox added, he was looking at the sky and seeing Phoenix form he couldn't help but feel sad. Phoenix's appearance didn't change that much aside from the size, he however only has one tail. He thinks his unworthy of being called a nine-tailed fox. Though it was far better than White Tiger who turns into a cat.
"Master we should eat for now, I think Phoenix's going to take a long time getting back here" White Tiger suggested already forgetting the scene that had just occurred. This was when Shigeo and the rest of the rouge members called Seven. Seven had introduced his familiar to the five of them. At the time they only knew that the four were his elite bodyguards who follow after him. He explained that he had run away from home to gain experience because his family refuses. They insisted that he was still too young and would be better to train indoors. Thankfully they didn't doubt him.
At that time Leah had commented that his familiars were worthy of being a member of the Phoenix clan, strong, tall, and handsome, she especially said so to Phoenix who fit the image of one of the characters of the legendary tale. Who would have thought that she was right all along?
He made such a detailed lie just to justify his origins and to cover the fact that he was not here. But now that they saw one of his familiars turn into a bird, the legendary one at that he might not need to change it again.
"Seven...that man he is the p-ph" Leah couldn't express her feelings. It was too bizarre to see the two legendary figures in front of their very eyes.
"err why don't we talk somewhere else" he said, they all agreed as it would be a bit rude to talk about important things. In fact, Seven didn't need to explain anything to them, they are aware that some people had secrets they didn't want to tell. They were just too shocked and forget this fact. Thankfully Seven didn't seem to mind them prying over this matter.
"ahm sorry for reacting that way" they said as they bow their heads.
"no it's fine, I would probably react the same way"