The Vice Captain of the Crimson Lions

✨Fɪʀsᴛ Mɪssɪᴏɴ✨

Ａｇｅ： １５

Mynx and Fuegoleon were eager to prove themselves on their first mission. As they traveled through the dense forest outside a village, the two teens walked side-by-side, the excitement and nervousness evident in their expressions. They were accompanied by Darius, a seasoned Magic Knight with Gravity Magic, who was assigned to supervise them,

"Stay alert. We are investigating reports of strong mana activity in this area. It could be anything—a wild beast, a rogue mage, or worse."

Mynx and Fuegoleon stepped deeper into the foreboding forest, the thick canopy above casting mottled shadows on the ground. The forest was eerily quiet, as if the mana emanating from the beast had scared away all other creatures. The air felt dense with energy, and Mynx could feel her skin tingling with anticipation as they scanned the dark, wooded surroundings. She glanced at Fuegoleon, smirked and nudged him,

"Are you sure you're not nervous, Flame Boy?"

Fuegoleon's lips curved into a smile,

"Are you sure you won't trip over a tree root again?"

Mynx chuckled dryly,

"Oh, he's a comedian now."

Fuegoleon winked at her as they went deeper into the forest. Darius sighed from behind them,

"Enough chatter. We're getting close. Remember, I'm here to oversee, not babysit. If things go south, you handle it."

"Yes, sir,"

They shared a quick, confident nod and stepped forward into the dark unknown. As they approached a clearing, a rustling noise came from the shadows. A beast emerged, more visible in the dim light. He was a massive creature, now revealed to have grotesque spines protruding from its back, each one crackling with unstable mana. It let out a deafening roar, causing the trees to sway and the ground beneath them to shake. Fuegoleon's eyes narrowed,

"It's going to charge. Get ready."

The beast lunged forward with astonishing speed, its massive form barreling toward them like a freight train. Mynx raised her grimoire,

"Cosmic Magic: Celestial Shield"

Starry particles erupted around her, forming a swirling, protective barrier around her and the two others. Fuegoleon charged forward to meet the beast head-on, using his flames to try to knock it back.

Mynx saw her opening. She sprinted to the side, her footsteps light and swift,

"Cosmic Magic: Orion's Barrage!"

She released a volley of arrows from her glowing, ethereal bow. The arrows, imbued with silver mana, streaked through the air like comets, aiming for the creature's exposed underbelly.

The beast twisted, sensing the danger. It swiped at the arrows with one of its clawed limbs, deflecting a few, but several found their mark, exploding on impact and causing it to howl in pain.

Fuegoleon took advantage of the distraction. His fiery wings beat down with a powerful force, sending a concentrated stream of flames directly into the creature's face,

"Let's see how you like this! Fire Magic: Sol Linea!"

The flames condensed around his hands, forming a ball of pure fire that beamed out a condensed blue fire at the beast's front, leaving searing marks along its hide.

The beast staggered back, but its fury only seemed to increase. It opened its maw and unleashed a blast of corrupted mana, a black and purple beam that carved a path of destruction through the forest floor. The ground erupted in a spray of dirt and stone as the beam raced toward Fuegoleon.

"Dodge!"

Mynx called out, her sky-blue eyes widening in alarm. She quickly took to the air, using her magic to jump off a starry platform she conjured beneath her feet.

"Cosmic Magic: Lunas Howl!"

she summoned a constellation-like wolf made of shimmering stars that spiraled down from above, crashed into the beast, and sent it skidding back several meters.

Fuegoleon barely managed to evade the beam, the force of it scorching his cloak,

"That was close,"

Fuegoleon shook it off and quickly regained his stance.

"Nice save, Moon Girl."

Mynx smirked and winked at him

"Anytime, Flame Boy,"

Mynx softly landed on her feet. She could feel the rush of battle in her veins.

The beast, now wounded and furious, snarled and began to draw in even more mana from its surroundings. The very air grew thicker, almost suffocating, as dark tendrils of energy formed around it.

Darius, who had been watching intently, decided it was time to intervene.

"Enough playing around. Gravity Magic: Event Horizon!"

The ground around the beast became incredibly heavy, as if the very gravity had multiplied tenfold. The beast buckled under the pressure, its legs trembling.

Mynx knew this was their chance.

"Fuego, let's hit it together!"

She glanced over at him, her voice carrying a mix of excitement and urgency.

Fuegoleon nodded.

"On my mark,"

His grimoire glowing brighter as he prepared his strongest spell yet.

"Fire Magic: Inferno Lion Strike!"

His flaming lion roared louder than ever, its form now larger and more refined. It crouched, ready to pounce with its claws blazing with intense heat.

Mynx's eyes shimmered as she drew back her bowstring, this time summoning all her strength into a single shot.

"Cosmic Magic: Sagittarius' Arrow!"

A massive, radiant arrow formed, its tip burning with cosmic energy that crackled with starlight. She could feel the pull of the stars above, guiding her aim.

"Now!"

His lion leaped forward with a deafening roar, its claws and fangs set to tear through anything in its path.

Mynx released her arrow at the same time. It streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of shimmering stardust, converging with the flaming lion just as they both collided with the beast. The combined force of fire and cosmic energy erupted in a brilliant explosion, the ground shaking from the sheer power of the attack.

The blast sent a shockwave through the forest, blowing back trees and leaves. When the smoke finally cleared, the beast lay motionless, its body scorched and bound by Darius's gravity spell. It let out one final, weak growl before collapsing entirely.

Mynx lowered her bow, her breath heavy but her sky-blue eyes shining with exhilaration.

"That...was awesome,"

She glanced at Fuegoleon with a wide grin.

Fuegoleon, equally exhausted, but smiling, nodded.

"Good teamwork, Moon Girl,"

He walked over to her and offering a fist bump.

"We make a pretty good team."

She immediately gave him a fist bump and nudged him with a smirk,

"Was there any doubt?"

Fuegoleon rolled her eyes and chuckled,

"No,"

Darius approached, his usual stern expression softening just slightly.

"You two showed good coordination and quick thinking. But remember, this was just the beginning. Real battles will test you far more than this."

Mynx and Fuegoleon nodded, understanding the weight of his words. But as they looked at each other, they knew they had taken their first step toward becoming true Magic Knights. This was only the start of their journey, and they were ready for whatever challenges awaited them.