BOOK 1 - Destiny (Shonen Anime Style)

Chapter 4: Thank You

It seemed to be over for Leah... She was laying on the floor with her leg gravely injured and without a single way to defend herself from the monster in front of her, much less try to escape.

Nonetheless, even though she had already closed her eyes while hoping for this to be over quick, someone else appeared out of nowhere, carrying her out of the way just before the Archon's punch landed on her.

"Are you ok?" the mysterious figure asked while still holding her tightly, after which the human girl opened her eyes, only to finally realize who was it that saved her life.

"Ra... Ravi... You actually came" Leah muttered between tears.

"Of course I came" the bluenette replied with a grin. "I just couldn't leave without my very first friend"

Just then, Wire and Cybel arrived too. "Oh, thank the Traveller! Are you ok, Leah?" Cybel asked, relieved to see her dear guardian alive.

"Yeah... Well, except for my leg, I'm totally fine" the young girl replied while rubbing her leg.

"Seems like Ravi arrived just in time" Wire added.

Then, the fallen archon turned around and startled when his gaze met none other than the 'scavenger' he had been waiting for this whole time.

"Ohhh? It's you. Now this is what I've been expecting" the monster claimed with a malicious look, only to then turn over to his subordinates. "I don't want any of you to interfere, is that clear?! I'll kill these 2 myself!"

Following that, he turned to face Ravi and the others again.

"Would you care to tell me why exactly did you come here, scavenger? I hope you don't plan on saving that girl and running away like you always do. Today, I finally have you cornered. Today I'll crush your skull with my bare hands!"

This was bad... Even if Ravi had awakened his powers, he was still a complete amateur at using them. He had no chance of defeating such a big and strong opponent like the fallen archon.

"Wire, where's the ship?" the blue-haired boy asked in a serious tone.

"We left it at the bottom of the skywatch" Wire bluntly stated.

"I see..." he then turned to face Leah. "Can you move?"

"Eh?" Leah replied while in pain.

"I'm asking you if you can move"

"Well, I think my leg might be broken... So, not really"

"Okay... In that case stay behind me. I'll protect you no matter what!"

The human girl found herself shocked after hearing such strong declaration... And then, as Ravi turned around to face danger once more, she felt something different in him. The young boy never showed any interest in this guardian stuff before after all, but now he was willing to risk his life in order to keep her safe.

"HAHAHAHAHA... Protect her? You?!" the archon asked while mocking the young boy. "You sound like one of those guardians who supposedly have amazing powers and abilities"

"Yeah? Well... who knows?" the blue-haired boy replied while getting ready to fight. "Maybe that's what I'm aiming to be now"

"Oh, Really? Well, I guess that's only fitting for someone like you"

"What are you trying to say?"

The archon stood firmly and got ready to attack. "Isn't it obvious? Those 'guardians' may seem righteous and almighty... but in the end, all they do is hide behind walls without acting, and you are just like them... A COWARD!"