The TRIBE Chronicles : Forgotten Memories (Completed)

08.1 - A Time of Battle (Part 1)

A young woman was escorted along the long wooden corridor by several men in armor. She was dressed in white kimono gown with off-shoulder collar, long hanging sleeves and obi belt with large ribbon on the front. Her hair was styled prettily in high bun with some of loose hair on the back and the sides hanging down; glamour hair bodkin and ornaments were completing the style. She was so beautiful. But her eyes looked spiritless, as if her spirit had been depleted due to the long confined in the dark dungeon. Furthermore, her wrists were being tied by chains.

But if you can guess, you will know that the young woman was Sachi.

As the group walked passed a trisection passages, a silver haired man came out from another corridor that leaded to somewhere. He was dressed in white kimono and white hakama along with long white coat that almost reached the ground; there was an eye-shape mark crafted vertically on the middle of his forehead. Just like his white outfit and his silver hair, his skin was very pale to the point that he might look transparent. He lifted his gaze and turned his cold eyes behind his half-moon glasses toward the group.

After him, a slender man with small Asian eyes and spiked red hair stepped out. Just like the silver hair guy, he was wearing sky blue kimono and black hakama along with blue haori coat that embroidered by a certain crest; the same crest that was decorating every banner in the place. He looked somehow in charge. But he was indeed in charge for the Tower, as well as the whole of Kyoto City. His name was Kumonagi; and he was the city's major.

"Setsu," the man called the silver haired man, making him to turn his head slightly to him.

"Yes, Sire," the silver haired man, Setsu, said in humbly manner.

"Has the preparation completed?"

"Yes. And the honorable guests have arrived. The servants have served them foods and drinks right now."

A cynical smile came to Kumonagi's face. "So, with the girl, the Dragon will be awakening, right?"

There was a pause before Setsu replied with a "Yes".

"Then, when the Dragon awakens, they will witness how strong I will be as I rule over it." He smiled in victorious yet evil way. "And the world will bow to me."

Setsu turned his gaze back to the group. His gaze had suddenly turned into a deep one and a mysterious smirk formed on his lips before he finally answered, "As your wish."

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A loud bang was heard and dust flew as a collision happened, destroying the main stage. Gail and Lopka, even Akira and Takahiro, quickly halted their steps as they saw it; they were the ones who quickly moved as they saw the sharp edge dashing toward Lia. Shock, fear and worry were clearly written on their face. Even Gail fell on her knees as she saw the giant blade befallen upon her best friend. Makidai, Usa and Matsu looked surprise too; they didn't expect to see the accident happening in front of them. But the dust mist that surrounded the stage had made them unable to see what kind of fate that had befallen to the young lady.

And panic started to engulf the crowds as they saw a giant blade embedded at the main stage. The crowds quickly dispersed to many directions. They ran for safety. But Hiro noticed that their movements seemed to be coordinated, as if several people were giving directions to the safe places for them. He then caught Gekidan's Owner presence amongst them. It wasn't surprised him as Lia had told him earlier in the morning, to leave the citizens to the rebellion group whenever something happened at the main event.

Hiro then looked at Sora and pulled her closer, protecting her from the swarming panic people that left the square. And as for Lia, he had somehow not believed if the young woman could be defeated that easily. But still, he needed to clarify her presence.