That night, the midnight sky was pitch black with swirls of purple and blue. Then I knew I wasn't where I was supposed to be. Is this another dream?
'So you've awaken.'
I was shocked, realizing another person was there standing behind me. Of course like all dreams do, they never actually let me speak out what's in my mind. So I just sat there staring at that figure. In front of that figure lies a child with blonde hair and pale skin, and then I realized that figure was talking to that child.
'Regulus, it's been a while hasn't it?' the child replied
'We have been waiting for your arrival. The Star King of the 12 Saints of the Sky, Leo the Lion.'
'Enough with the formalities. I've just been reincarnated you know? It's a tiring job. Let's get on with the assembly and finish it already.'
'Yes, my lord.' The figure then gives off an eerie smile and summons a gate.
*****
'Erida? Are you okay?'
'Don't space out in the middle of a discussion, newbie.'
'Leone, that's rude!'
'Fine, I'm sorry for spacing out. But can you not yell please? It's attracting attention.'
'Ok, back to the topic. Tomorrow is finally the day where our team gets to do the mission. We need to be prepared for anything.'
'What could go wrong? It's just fending off corrupt spirits on the Edge. I alone am enough.'
'Leone! This is a team mission. You can't go on the mission alone, even if you have the strength to do so.'
'Now, before the mission starts I have something to ask you two.'
Zen's words definitely stop our argument. Zen was put as the temporary leader for our team since he had more experience, but I think he has what it takes to do it permanently. I mean, he's the only one that can stop Leone and me from arguing with each other.
'First we need to know each other's powers and abilities to be able to construct the best strategy. Second, we need Erida to find her mark sooner or later. It might come out during the mission though, so no problem there. And last, the most important of all is for you two to get along.'
'I can't agree with the last one!'
'Same here! There's no way I could get along with this barbaric spirit!'
'Who's a barbaric spirit!?'
'Oh, last I checked it was you?'
'Can you two just be quiet and get along?'
Zen's creepy smile kept us quiet for the rest of the discussion. Zen is a nice guy actually, but when he snapped, his aura changes into an aura like one of those scary evil monsters in dungeons, or so I've heard. Sadly, I don't have the guts to try it out.
'Ok then now that everything is discussed, let's move on to training session!'
*****
Riuna was in charge of the training session. Her ability to quickly analyze and react to situations made her the best coach in Arcadis.
'On this training session, I want you all to spar with each other. I will spar with Zen. Erida will spar with Leone, this could be a chance for you two to get to know each other and maybe get along someday.'
'More like beating up each other. I like it. It's time to teach the newbie a lesson!'
'Yeah right, I'm not going to lose!'
'Riuna, I don't think this is a good idea.'
'Calm down, if they take things to far I'll interfere and stop the match.'
'If you say so...'
'Ok guys Zen and I will start first. Learn from our match' Riuna winked to me, stating that she will end the match with the new secret art we've been practicing together for the past few weeks.
Everything went silent as Riuna and Zen faces each other off. They were both standing still, staring at each other until Zen makes his move.
Zen jumps up and his arms turned into wings with feathers as sharp as blades. His legs turned into claws with poisonous edges. His brown hair grew longer and turned golden brown.
'I'm not going to go easy on you just because it's a practice match!'
'Bring it on!'
.: Author's Notes :.
Hello guys, thanks for reading this special chapter! I wasn't supposed to be writing until the next 2 months due to exams and stuff. But I can't help it because today is special~!
I hope you all continue to read this despite my frequent absence and lateness.
