The Lost Sigil; Dawn of Light

Chapter 21: Outlaws

Eda could not move. She had just attacked the most powerful Watcher in the world and he was about to direct an attack towards her. People had started scattering. Most likely to get to a safe distance to watch what would ensue.

Her hands grew cold and she could feel a certain rush in her body. Yri had taken charge and put the sword in Eda's hand. As she had expected, the Watchers with vine magic had already thrown a number of vines at them meanwhile some were dragging Rhys and Lester off the stage.

Time had come for her to act against all she believed in. And with great force, she used the sword to produce a barrage of ice that cut right through the vines but they spanned an even greater space. The amphitheatre was almost entirely covered in ice. The weather had become an unusual cold, with clouds turning grey and snow falling.

Yri touched Eda and in an instant, they vanished. At least to the eyes of the Watchers and hunters that gathered. It felt like several tiny needles were stinging her body. But it was good camouflage for them. Using the swords Eda moved forward creating shards of ice flying all over. The watchers and hunters were caught off guard as they tried to attack someone they did not see. Matters only got worse when fire started emanating from thin air.

A stack of ice blocked the watchers that were dragging Rhys and Lester away. She did not like what she was doing. Watchers were falling down and succumbing to their attack. Meanwhile the High Watcher watched on, studying them. Eda could see his eyes almost meet hers. Suddenly, there was a strong grip on her leg as parts of the earth started creeping on her. Using the sword, she created an ice barrier that was able to shatter the rocks but in turn she became visible.

"GET HER," Al commanded the standing Watchers and Hunters.

He then turned in search of Yri. He followed the streams of fire and he must have caught Yri as she materialised into visibility, but then something threw fire right at his face and Yri went back invisible.

Eda decided to use her imagination and she held the sword with both hands and she struck it into the snowy ground. Shards of ice shot up from the ground hitting or freezing those in its path.

Al used wind and took to the air, but they had to hurry.

"Yri, where are they?" Eda yelled. She was growing tired and if they did not leave, they would surely be caught. Her only problem was carrying the two, her strength would not allow her.

Her heart almost dropped when she saw Harren and Venir the Cleric, walk towards the now icy grounds. Eda bundled Rhys and Lester together then stood in front of them, sword in the air ready for an attack.

She knew Harren had to get close to do any damage but Venir was a different case. She did not know what kind of magic he had. She then struck the ground again and the barrage of ice did grow once more towards Harren and Venir. It would have been incredible to watch if she was not fighting. Harren was able to weave his way and break others with his axe. Venir however, never moved. All the ice charging towards him turned to steam before even touching him. But what amazed her most was how much trouble Yri had given the High Watcher.

Eda tried to create the barrage of ice once again but her attacks grew fickle with every strike. More watchers and hunters joined in after their leaders and it was almost done for them. An entire morning of doing nothing but fight.

Eda thought of how she was able to manipulate the stone from a distance and how it would help them but she would lose Yri from the blinding light and she would not be able to rescue both Rhys and Lester on time.

"YRI CLOSE ALL YOUR EYES," Eda yelled and the stone did light up again, right from the staff the High Watcher held. The light was big and bright, covering the entire amphitheatre.