The Forbidden Key

Twenty

Aria felt her world be dark. Yet her senses were sharp as ever, she felt her senses echo throughout her surroundings, she saw a giant sea serpent. 

On top of the serpent was Sayo. Sayo was the water mage of the guardians, she held a variety of skills and talents, not just one thing. She guarded the silver spirits with Calypso, she had infinite knowledge. She held the art of creation.

 Something Aria knew Sayo could use against her. However, Sayo wasn't near. She had to get out of this space. 

Suddenly she felt someone grab onto her.

"Aria!" She heard Gray say. Aria blinked as her eyes focused, she looked around and saw she was in a water bubble. Aria sat up, and saw Juvia was holding up perfectly. 

"Juvia, Gray, you guys are alright?" Aria asked. 

"Yes, um. But I'm worried about you scars and bruises, all this pressure is too much for you" Juvia said seeing the scars Aria had on her back. 

Aria sighed, "It doesn't bother me...  but Juvia, how did you end up here? Did Sayo take you?" 

"Sort of, I was going to do a job, but when I arrived the people said a serpent was terrorizing them and to help, I said I couldn't do much but as soon as I started attacking a woman appeared kidnapping me and taking me...here"

"Sayo" Aria grumbled, she felt her body tense up. 

"Calm down Aria," Gray said, "Juvia how are you feeling?"

"Better" Juvia assured with a bright smile.

"Okay good, maybe we head up and see if-" 

Aria felt her heart drop, she spun around."Star Shield" Aria shouted as a red blast struck the water bubble. 

"What was it!" Gray exclaimed. 

"Sayo and the stupid serpent" Aria responded. The water suddenly turned black and velvet.

"What's going on?" Juvia gasped. There was a flash of red and the serpent appeared. 

"Hello, Aria" a figure announced, they stood at the head of the creature, their red eyes glowed alongside with the beasts. 

"Sayo" Aria growled. 

EDITED 02/21/20

credit to all artists whos images i used.