Team FLME Volume 8

Watching the Sunrise

After the opening, Fred's Guardian state is fully on him as he is ready to fly off and fight Onyx once again. Fred grits his teeth some more, smoke beginning to come from his mouth. Storm clouds roll in from over him as some lighting begins to strike. He slowly begins to fly upward, fire engulfing much of his body. Before he shoots off, Tempus holds up his arm and stops Fred from launching himself forward. Fred glares down at Tempus as the old guru looks up to the Guardian.

Tempus: Remember your lessons.

Fred: Oh I'll remember them. And I'll burn him to the ground and-

Tempus: Frederic. Exercise patience in this context.

Fred: Patience or no hesitation. You need to make up your mind, Tempus before I-

Primus: Frederic.

Fred's eyes widen a bit as he hears the voice of Primus. He glances back a little, listening to his ancestor.

Primus: Remember Frederic. What we had agreed upon. The help we are giving you. The growth you have achieved. The pain you saw yourself in. Both in this mind-test and the real world. Canary, Servus, Beacon.

Fred: But if we hold back now, we-

Primus: And if you do go out, you will be lost. Lost to damnation! You may have been left behind before, but no longer. You will find success, I swear to you! But if you rush, if you go down too fast, never again will you find what you are looking for! Please Frederic, listen to logic!

Fred: But he's right there..just waiting for me. He knows I'm here!

Tempus: No he doesn't!

Fred looks over to see Tempus giving him an equally stern look.

Fred: He's toying with us! He's begging for it!

Tempus: He's begging for you to act irrationally. Think!

Primus: Look at the complete picture. Think about your moves. Your pawns are in position. You control the center here. Not him.

Fred: But if we-

Tempus and Primus: Frederic, stop!!!

Fred's eyes return to normal and he slowly lowers himself back down to the rock. Fred feels Tempus place a hand on his shoulder and slowly pull Fred back. Fred does take a few steps back from the edge of the cliff, still looking out across the countryside, directly at Fort Frollo. Tempus sighs and begins to walk back with Fred to the edge of the cliff front. He places a hand on Fred's shoulder and turns him around and starts to walk off.

Tempus: I know you have overwhelming feelings against that man and his minions. But if the Guardians of old are assisting you, giving you more training, in time, you will be more powerful than he could ever dream of. I know it. Please, just stay calm and patient, and will achieve it all.

Fred: I don't want to achieve it all. Just save as many lives as possible.

Tempus: I know. Come, like you said, we have a long day ahead of us.

Tempus began to walk off, back to the temple for breakfast. Fred follows for a few steps but stops himself and slowly turns around. He glares at the structure, causing some storm clouds to form. However, he turns back and the storm clouds blow away in the wind as he walks back to Tempus and breakfast.

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Inside the FLME dorm room at Shade Academy, Leia is seen shuffling a deck of cards. After a couple of bridges, she deals the cards out to herself and May and the two begin to play a little. May is seen looking a little annoyed as Leia looks her hand over. Leia seems highly unsure as May gains a more and more bored expression on her face. Leia then smirks and May's head perks up a little bit. Leia shakes her head and places the card back into her hand. May groans and falls forward.