The Mystic Seven

Makoto

When I heard that the kings son was coming it brought back a bad memory that I've kept inside. It happened five years ago in my home village of Gato.

"Hey dad can we go to the park today"

"Sure sweetie, when do you want to go" said Luke

"Can we go now, please"

"Ok, let's tell mom and sister bye and that we will be back later" said Luke

"Ok"

Makoto and Luke walk into the kitchen

"Hey mom me and dad are going to the park"

"Ok sweetie just be careful" said Susan

"Don't worry mom we will"

"We'll be back later honey" said Luke. Luke proceeds to kiss Susan

"Ewwwwww"

Rosie laughs in the background

"Ok Makoto lets go while we still have daylight" said Luke

When me and my dad walk to the park I can't help but admire his blond hair and his blue eyes. My dad is my hero and so is my mom but, my dad is my favorite. Shhhh don't tell my mom.

"Ok Makoto we're here, what do you want to do first" said Luke

"Hmmmmm, can I swing on the swing sets"

"Of course go right ahead"

I proceed to to swing on the swing set with my dad pushing me so I go higher. We did this for a few hours before I decided to switch to the slide for another few hours. After a while my dad said it was time to head home because dinner was almost ready.

As we were walking back we heard a voice say "make way for heir of the Golden Kingdom, prince Sebastian. Those who do not bow will be punished"

At first I was confused until my dad made me
bow. When we stopped bowing we saw prince Sebastian standing in the middle of the walkway.

"Good evening you rodents. If you haven't heard it's tax collecting time. You know the protocol if you don't pay your taxes you die if you pay your taxes you don't die, simple enough." Said Sebastian

Everyone tried to hurry off to their houses to get money, but before we knew it golden flames encircled the walkway where everyone was at.

"Well since you all are here right now let's have a little fun" said Sebastian

The golden flames rose higher and burned hotter

"Those of you who are already standing before me, why don't you go ahead and pay your taxes. If you have the money stand before me with the money at hand. If you don't you'll die simple enough." Said Sebastian

Some people tried to run through the golden flames but were burned to ash within seconds. Others who didn't have the right amount of money also began to burn when Sebastian blasted his golden flames at them. My dad had enough money to pay for the taxes so we stood in line with other people who had enough money at hand.

"Here you go, prince Sebastian" said Luke

"Much appreciated you street rat" said Sebastian

Me and my dad stood with the others who had enough money to pay their taxes at that moment. The fires began to die down and disappear letting everyone free but, before everyone left the prince began to speak.

"I thank you for your time everyone you may now be dismissed" said Sebastian

As me and my dad were getting ready to leave I accidentally bumped into someone and when I looked to see who I bumped into it was the prince. When I looked at him he looked calm but I could see blood lust and pure hatred in his eyes.

"HOW DARE YOU BUMP INTO ME YOU STREET RAT" said Sebastian

A sword made from golden fire began to form in Sebastians hand

"This sword isn't as powerful as the enchanted weapons but it is more than enough to kill A STREET RAT LIKE YOU" said Sebastian

Sebastian begins to strike at Makoto just barely missing her until she stumbles and falls backwards.

"I HAVE YOU NOW STREET RAT" said Sebastian

Sebastian goes for the finishing blow when out of nowhere silver flames form a wall between Makoto and Sebastian.

"WHAT" said Sebastian

I sat there stunned not understanding what just happened until I looked up at my dad and saw silver flames burning in his hand.

"No one hurts my daughter" said Luke

"Dad you have powers!"

"Makoto why are you standing their hurry up and leave. Get back to mom before things get dangerous" said Luke

Golden flames begin to rival the wall of silver flames

"But dad..."

"I SAID GO" said Luke

I began to run back to mom as fast as I could and when I looked over my shoulder I saw golden flames clashing against silver flames with fire all over the walkway and across many buildings. I also saw many people running and screaming as the flames raged higher and higher. I finally made it back home.

"Mom, dad is in danger"

"What do you mean, this isn't another one of your tricks is it?" said Susan

"No, dads fighting the prince"

"WHAT, that idiot, he knows he can't beat the prince. Put Rosie in the crib then take me to where your father is."said Susan

"Ok"

Makoto puts Rosie I'm the crib and shows Susan where Luke was fighting the prince.

"Makoto where is he" said Susan

"He should be here"

"Oh no" said Susan

I looked to where my mom was look and then I saw him. My dad was laying on the path way bleeding out. Me and my mom ran to his side.

"Honey are you alright. Stay with me okay" said Susan as she was crying

"Dad please don't go"

Makoto tires not to cry but can't help it but to start crying at the sight of her father laying across the ground.

"Come on guys, I managed to drive him away so there's no need to cry" said Luke as he coughed up blood

"Dad!"

"Honey! You idiot, let's get you some medical help" Said Susan

"No don't bother I won't make it back in time I've already lost to much blood" said Luke

"But dad" Makoto said while crying

"Don't worry sweaty it will be alright. Help your mom take care of Rosie for me and try not to trouble your her to much, okay. Honey you are the most beautiful and wonderful woman I've ever met, these last few years with you have been the best years of my life. I wish I could've spent the rest of them with you to but that doesn't look like it's gonna happen" said Luke as he tried to manage a weak laugh

"Susan, Makoto, Rosie, I lo..."

Luke dies in Susan's arms. Makoto begins to cry and so does Susan.

As I was crying I looked over at my mom to see if she was ok but, she let out a loud yell and the Earth began to shake

I was then brought back to reality as the prince began walking up to houses asking for taxes