Shadow Crystal [Discontinued]

Chapter 8

Unknown's POV:

I landed in the palace gardens and hid behind up in the trees. 'The gate's opening... I don't see a sign of Rogue anywhere.' I thought continue to watch to see what will happen. 'He needs to know... she is waiting for him.' I held onto the crystal necklace as I looked around.

I watched the dispute when the earth started to shake. Not too long a dragon started to come out of the gate. "Not again." I frowned and watch another dragon come out of the gate. "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.. 7 dragons." I counted as my ears perked slightly at the familiar voice.

"If we're going to pull this off Lucy, I'm going to need you to take out your zodiac keys. All we have to do is combine our powers and we should be able to seal the gate!" 'She got the message.' I thought once I see Yukino running over to the eclipse gate.

Flashback

"Who thought it was a good idea to put a hedge maze in the palace!?" I mumbled getting annoyed at another dead end. "Ugh this is so frustrating." I whined, about to give up but remembered what I am suppose to do for Leah.

'I gotta find Rogue and tell him.' I thought then held onto the hood when I hear voices. "I wonder where everyone else ran off to." I was about to slip away but then remember when dragons came into the world and destroy everything. 'They need to know..' I thought then looked up at the stars. "Galaxy tide." I closed my eyes and thought of Yukino and her Celestial spirits in hope they would pass this message.

"Please forgive me.. this message is important. Right now the Eclipse gate is about to be open, however it will be stuck in the time period where dragons use to exist. The only way to close it is by a celestial mage's magic with the 12 zodiacs. Please save our future Yukino."

I opened my eyes then quickly leave the scene to find the gate.

Flashback end

I watch the as the gate slowly closes in hope not another dragon comes through the gate. "They did it." I sighed in relief but then remember the dragons made it through the gate. "You just had to go and ruined my plans didn't you." My ears perked once I saw a familiar face. "No matter. I'm sure 7 dragons are more than enough."

I wanted to jump down but there are too many people. I need Rogue to be alone and talk to him. I shielded my eyes from the dust and watch Rogue jump up onto one of the dragons. 'I need to go now.' I thought and quickly took the opportunity to jump onto the dragon before it could fly any higher.

"Rogue!" I called out to him and felt the hard wind blowing my hood off. "Iris.. if you come here to lecture me about what Leah would think I don't need to hear it." "You idiot she is alive, they are alive!" I yelled at him and noticed the shock look on his face. "Impossible! I was there when he killed her don't you dare lie to me Iris. He killed her.. and this time period will be the end of the human race!" "What about this time period's Leah!? Wasn't this the day you marked her as your mate!?" "I've had enough of your pointless talking Iris. Why don't you join Yukino in the grave." I can't get through him. The darkness really has taken a hold of him.

Leah's POV:

"It's time for an all out Sabertooth assault, you guys ready?" I glanced over to where Frosch, Lector and Iris are then looked back at the dragon. 'I hope she keeps them safe.' I thought then moved out of the way.

The battle is dragging itself and we haven't really gotten anywhere with our attacks. Though whats really surprising is seeing Sabertooth working together. "It's really something." I smiled softly as I watch Orga and Rufus attack the dragon with full force. "Watching Sabertooth change like this." "Yeah well we can't let the boys have all the fun now." Iris commented as I laughed a bit. "Right. Crystal devil's rage!" "Galaxy typhoon!" We attacked once Rufus and Orga stopped their attacks.