20 - Druids of Istal

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"Where could she be going?" I asked the group as we all settled back on Hawk's mom in an attempt to follow Diane. It was revealed on our travel to Hawk's mom that Gowther was in fact responsible for Diane's memory loss after they had a disagreement about how ethical it is to remove people's memory's. They estimated her memory had regressed at least sixteen years.

"Diane was living with her race at the time in Megadoza. I assume that Matrona is a fellow giant who she must have been close to." Merlin's voice sounded from her sacred treasure. Just before Galand could turn Merlin to stone, she transferred her soul into her sacred treasure.

"But isn't Megadoza past Edinburgh?" Just as I spoke these words, both Meliodas and I clocked the power force of 3 individuals not too far from where we were. One was definitely Diane, I just knew it. And one of the others had to of been Galand. I had sensed his magical energy before and it felt the exact same. I couldn't quite place the final person though.

"It's Monspeet. The other energy. I could tell you couldn't figure it out by the way you started chewing on your cheek." I released my flesh from my teeth's grip, not even realising I was doing it. He offered me a small smile, one that if anyone wasn't paying attention they would have missed. It was the face he always pulled when something wasn't right with us. But let's be real, what was right with us?

"I'm surprised Derieri isn't with him. They were practically inseparable. Couldn't even have a nice drink with her without him tagging along." I snorted, recalling the times from my original life. It was strange to think I am once again fighting against those who I once considered my comrades. People who used to look up to me with nothing but admiration. It was a powerful position to be in. Respected enough to know not to challenge. Added to the fact that none of the Demon Prince's would dare let someone dishonour me. And nobody wanted to get on the wrong side of that family.

"I'm sure she's not far behind, we need to get there and help Diane." Meliodas cracked his knuckles as he stared into the distance with determination. The power levels of the Ten Commandments was getting stronger, so strong that it reminded me of something crucial.

"Hey Mel, you do realise if we can sense them, there's a good chance they know we're coming. We couldn't even defeat just Galand, let alone 2 or more." Merlin's orb floated towards us, nobody wanting to interrupt our conversation. That felt eerily similar. Meliodas being the Captain of a group and me by his side, respected as someone with a similar amount of control. It was a powerful feeling being beside Meliodas once more.

"There's another presence there, but it isn't a commandment. I don't think I've ever encountered this person before." Merlin's voice sounded, and she was right. It felt extremely similar to Diane, and seemed to be helping her from what I could sense. But it wasn't long before both that person and Diane's power source completely disappeared. Though it felt like something was hurtling towards us.

"I think Diane managed to get away. But a magical ability is being thrown towards us." Merlin's voice sounded, a twinge of concern laced in her words.

"You can full counter it Meliodas, I'd offer to but it seems like my power has diminished greatly since my original life, I don't think I could muster it." I shamefully responded, a small out of rage looming in my stomach at this. Where had my power gone? I used to be one of the strongest Demons in the Ten Commandments. But my power level couldn't be above a measly 5000 right now.

"That's what they want Ami. They're trying to see if it's us coming. If I use full counter, they'll know we're here." King floated over to us, nibbling on his nails.

"What are we going to do then?! We need to get to Diane!" He exclaimed with panic, fear evident in his features.

"Hawks mom! Change direction!" Suddenly, the humongous green pig twisted to the side and began running once more, but this just made the spell take a sharp turn to continue right at us.  It was only about 100 metres infront of us now and I could visibly see a bird made of fire charging at us. We had to do something, and fast.

"Meliodas you've got to use your ability. It's that or we all get royally fucked up!" I urged, no longer caring about our location being found. He solemnly nodded, knowing it was our only option and prepared himself to send the bird flying straight back to where it came from. I felt a tall figure hold on to me, making me jump.

"I'm sorry Lady Amihan but I'm so scared." Elizabeth cried, holding onto my arm tightly. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and instead lightly tapped her hand.

"It's gonna be okay Elizabeth." I braced myself for impact, waiting incase something went wrong. But just as Mel went to send the hellfire back to the sender, Hawks mom opened her mouth and swallowed it whole, the only remnants being the smoke filled burp she let out afterwards. We all visibly relaxed, the threat gone and the commandments none the wiser. Everyone stayed silent for a moment, absolutely astonished by what we had all just witnessed.

"It seems as though Diane has reached safety with that mystery person. I suggest heading towards the Druids of Istal." King shot up from his hovering seat, rushing to be in eyeline with Merlin's orb, his eyebrows furrowed.

"W-We have to follow Diane! I thought we were going to find her!" He protested, though I didn't listen much. The Druids of Istal, aye? That's a name I haven't heard in a while. The place where 2 people I knew well resided. The twin apostles, Jenna and Zaneri. But why could we possibly need to go there? I voiced my question once I realised King had backed down and agreed to come to the Druids.

"The vast majority of both yours and Meliodas' power resided there. Both of you were spiralling out of control with your power, and I feared that you would go into full demon mode with no concern for others or emotions at all." I nodded along to her words, them all making sense. No wonder I felt weaker then ever.

"Well we best get a move on then. The quicker we get this over with, the quicker we can find Diane and Escanor." The group hummed their agreements, the severity of the situation settling in. The harsh reality of it all was that if Mel and I don't have our powers, we have no chance in hell in beating those bastards. It isn't even to sound arrogant or full of myself, it was a fact. Meliodas and I at full strength can destroy towns and cities with a flick of our hands. We needed to get our powers back, even if it meant asking two twin apostles who happen to hold resentment towards me.

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