The Lion's Wrath

The Battle For Tiva

   Oskar and Tien stood tall after dispatching the last of their foes who'd made it inside the gates to Kios. Seon after seeing the massive display of water magic rushed outside to see standing beside her beloved the second most powerful man in all of Tresbull the water mage Master Torrent. As they approached the gates she beamed a smile "It's great to see you again Master Torrent, though I'd rather it were under better circumstances." Torrent replied smiling grimly "Seon please you needn't call me by such a name just call me Zain." Wolve's-Claw looked at Seon and said "Seon could you and the others take care of the wounded? I must rush to Tiva's aid, tell Tien he's to come with me." Before quickly rushing to his hut to gather provisions, it was a mere five minutes before Tien began knocking on his door. "Enter Tien" he said in a serious tone. "You asked for me Blue Wolf?" Asked Tien upon entering the small hut. "Yes as I've bad news I'm afraid Tien. Tiva is about to be attacked and you're going to join me in it's defense." Said Wolve's-Claw as he held a large katana in one hand and the Glacial Frostblade in the other. Tien growled in both fear and rage. "How many dastardly fools dare attack my homeland?" Wolve's-Claw looked Tien in the eyes before saying "I do not know the exact number but from what the messenger said it's over 10,000 men. Over 3,000 of which are going to be defecting to our side including him, but we must not tarry for it's going to take all of our speed and power to not just reach Tiva in time but defend its civilians. Tien, are you prepared for this war? Prepared to fight, kill and die for your loved ones, your city, and your family?" Tien stood fully erect grabbing his blades handle and with all the strength his body possessed said "I will kill any who attack my home and try to kill my family!" As stern as he could speak. Wolve's-Claw smiled and said "Now you truly are powerful let us show Stevkan and his men just how mighty Tien from Tiva truly is.

   Both men exited the hut and began to make their way towards the city gates before a voice called out "Tien, Wofie wait!" They quickly turned to see Seon and Oskar standing there as Seon stood with her spell book in hand. "Tien and Oskar could use some improvements don't you think?" She asked with a huge grin upon her face. Tien and Oskar with mirrored looks of confusion looked from each other to the book held tightly in Sean's arms. Roaring with laughter Wolve's-Claw said "Haha yes Seon I believe they could." Still swiveling their heads from confusion Tien simply asked " Okay what the Hell is going on?"  Wolve's-Claw laughed a bit before pointing towards Seon's book and saying "That book of Seon's has augmentation spells to enhance a normal person's speed, and endurance. They don't increase strength or reflexes though. So I ask of you both shall you undertake the rituals?" Tien and Oskar look at each other in amazement and a few ticks of the clock went by before both agreed to undergo the enhancement spells. Seon and Wolve's-Claw took them to Seon's hut and began to make the necessary ingredients. Tien nervously looked at Wolve's-Claw and asked "How long does it take for these spells to work?" Wolve's-Claw looked at them both and said. It should take 30 minutes after the spells are cast before they are affected by them. Tien I suggest you go first." Seon finally finished the preparations before casting the spells.
 
   Seon began chanting in a mysterious language as the three watched in anticipation. She called for the great stag to grant Tien his speed and as she did all three began to stare upwards as right above Tien there came a ghostly stag of the most brilliant blue. It floated down to stare directly into Tien's eyes. After several minutes passed there came a voice into all their minds "Tien of Tiva I find you worthy of my power. Use it wisely to protect everyone you care for." Touching its nose to Tien's an energy burst out and flew around the hut. Tien shouted as it began to fill him with energy. Everyone gazed in wonder at the spell's power and as fast as it began it was over making everyone wonder what just truly was that being. "There my son the spell has taken hold. Soon you will be a match for even the fast deer in Ishkumbala." Said the ethereal creature. After the ghostly entity bid them farewell he dissipated into nothingness. Seon then cast the endurance spell which yet again proved to be easy for Tien to obtain. As soon as they finished the magic Tien and Wolve's-Claw bid them farewell and made haste to get to Tiva as soon as possible. Wolve's-Claw looked at them and said first we must jog or else the speed will affect your legs ripping the muscle from the bone. Tien asked Wolve's-Claw when he could run full speed after a half hour passed. " I believe now you're able to run we must not tarry Tien. " Tien smiled and began to run and found the speed to be near super human. Trees passed by faster then one could follow. They rushed towards Tiva making it there in a mere 45 minutes. Their eyes were agape after getting close enough to see Tiva. They charged toward a massive group of soldiers tearing the town guard to shreds.

  "The battles begun Tien. We must save all those in Tiva." They rushed forward blades drawn slicing down their foes with all their might. Wolve's-Claw sliced down ten men with a single slash and shouted "Tien make your way to your family I'll cut you a path. Do not let them die this day!" Tien using his great sword marched towards the direction of his home slaying as many men as possible. He leapt upwards to come crashing down blade slicing through an opponent before he spun slaying all those foolish enough to get close. He continued swinging his blade as Wolve's-Claw began to attack all those following Tien ensuring Tien would not die before making it to his beloved. He took out both his blades and began slashing and stabbing as fast as he could dispatching a dozen men in an instant. After he took out the foes attempting to follow Tien before noticing that familiar halberd off in the distance. He rushed forth killing anyone between him and Leon Corinthian. "Leon where is the general in charge of this massacre?!?" He said as he blocked an attack from a mace. "Blue Wolf you made it!" Leon exclaimed. He yelled back "I know not but now that you're here we stand a chance against Stevkan's men. He took out a horn and blew it as loud as he could. Suddenly Stevkan's conscripts began attacking and slaying their former comrades Wolve's-Claw began attacking in earnest slaughtering any who challenged him as Leon rushed forward into the massive army before leaping into the air as high as he could before shouting "Dragon's thrust!" In an instant fire began coating his halberd as he swung it in a circular pattern he then threw his halberd straight at the enemies before him as several spears of fire shot forth slamming into the ground causing massive damage and killing over a hundred enemies before he landed and rushed towards his weapon.

   Wolve's-Claw began to use every skill at his disposal. He laughed as his enemies weapons shattered as he swung his blades and their owners. "I am the Blue Wolf!" He roared with glee as he crushed and slashed his foes with his Glacial Frostblade. "I will not let you destroy Tiva!" Shouted Wolve's-Claw as blue aura engulfed him he charged slashing in an X shape as the Blue energy formed two blades flying forward killing hundreds in its path. The Battle raged onwards as all of Tiva watched in fear begging and praying for a savior to take them from such a bullish experience. "Tiva is under my protection! " roared Wolve's-Claw as he darted around the battlefield faster than him and ever possibly could. After he sliced through several heavily armed soldiers a ball of green energy slammed into him from behind blasting him to the ground. I'm a daze he made it to his feet hearing a cold and familiar voice. As he stood and turned toward the voice he saw standing before him was Vayle in a heavy set of armor with a macabre smile on his face. "I'm so glad you could join us and witness Tiva's destruction first hand."