Wand in hand, I maneuver the streets of Purgatory, souls crowding the roads, trying to get from one end to another of the world between worlds.
Stepping out of the streets and onto the doorstep of what seems like a random house, but to me and several others... it was the house of the Guardia.
Guardians have been around for several millennia and each one has a special treasure that they connect their life with.
Entering the house instantly I am bombarded with Tiger hugging me. "Tiger! Let me close the door, why don't you." Tiger lets me go and I close the door.
"Is everyone here?" I ask and Tiger nods enthusiastically.
"All the higher ranking Guardians are all crowded into the dining room." Tiger replies.
I smile, "Good job. Come on, let's get this show on the road."
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Entering the dining room, it feels a little eerie to be back here after a year. Traveling around the world on a freaking boat will do that to you.
"Greetings Guardians. Welcome back to our Purgatory house!" I greet them happily.
"Greeting Ark Guardian." The Guardian of the Dragon's Tomb, Camry says to me.
I clap my hands together and begin my speech, "We are gathered today to celebrate another year alive and a Guardian. We have been under many attacks lately but I am thrilled to see everyone here alive and healthy-"
That is when I notice that Faith, another high ranking Guardian, is not here and..her chair is draped with black. Oh no.
"Faith Constana, I see, is no longer with us." Sad murmurs of agreement pass through the room.
"Well then...As is customary with losing a fellow Guardian, we will hold a vigil in the world above at the full moon."
Nods and agreement circle around the table. Everyone loved Faith and she was like a little sister to us all.
Taking my seat at the head of the table, the meeting begins with the setting of the moon.
The 'Setting of the Moon' is an ancient Guardian ritual that brings prosperity to the people in the different lands that we guard. How cool is that?
Camry begins first as it is customary to begin with the Dragon, the Sword, the Mirror, the Diamond, the Katana, the Sundial, and finally the Ark. All of us who Guard these things go in order with the Ark Guardian last as it is the most powerful.
"Tiger, Will you please fill in as the Guardian of the Hope Diamond?"
Tiger nods solemnly, and stands in Faith's place.
We all rise from our seats and we pull out our wands, holding them steady in front of our faces.
I begin the ritual.
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The next hour is spent talking and laughing about humorous stories that we all share.
Tiger returned to her spot behind me, and has joined in.
When the clock strikes the hour of midnight, I smile at everyone and say, "The time has passed too quickly my friends. Let's meet back here at the full moon night."
Everyone agrees and we all go our separate ways.
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The Guardian of the Ark
Fanfiction*Based on game: Shall we date?: Wizardess heart* Athena is the most powerful wizardess alive. So strong, that she doesn't even need to say the spell to be able to cast it. Having been accepted into a royal magic academy whose headmaster needs her...
