Tangled: Stardust and the 12 Zodiacs (Varian Fanfiction)

Chapter 29: Not Your Fault

Looking at the green-haired man, Toru gestured for the girl to touch the Germanium. Soul stood up, slowly walking towards the crystal flower, gently touching the tip, and like always, her surroundings changed, fading into a light blue. The only difference this time was that the memory showed what happened before Wisteria and Igneous entered the temple. 

Soul felt happy as she saw that the two people she wanted to know more about weren't wearing their cloaks. But her smile instantly disappeared when she walked closer to see what they look like as black mist was covering their faces.

"Please! Let us through. Samuel and Clara sent us. We have their permission." Wisteria cried as she begged, kneeling in front of the younger Toru. "Please, I beg of you. We don't have much time. Our child is dying. Please."

Igneous placed both of his hands on his partner's shoulder, comforting her as he looked at the young protector. "Please, let us through." He begged, kneeling alongside the crying woman.

"I want to let you through, but you need Scorpio's permission. Though, there's no saying if you would leave alive. Best case scenario, he allows you to enter and take the orb. Worst case, he kills you." Toru hesitantly answered, fidgeting.

"Then please, let us see him! We don't care if we die. At least we died trying to save our child." Wisteria shouted, furrowing her brows as she stood up. Igneous held back the woman, attempting to calm her down. And soon enough, the ground shook as a large shadow loomed over them from behind.

"WHY ARE THERE HUMANS HERE, GUARDIAN?" Scorpio's voice boomed. Wisteria and Igneous looked behind them to see a large Scorpion three times their size standing before them. Not only that but the scorpion talks!

"Are you Scorpio?" Wisteria bravely asked while Igneous looked at his wife as if she had three heads. 

"I AM. WHAT DO YOU HUMANS WANT?" The scorpion asked. 

"We want permission to enter your temple and take your orb." The woman replied without missing a beat nor stuttering.

Scorpio laughed, his voice echoing throughout the underpass. He snapped his claws, intimidating them. "GO HOME. YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO HAVE THE ORB. LEAVE! IF NOT, I WILL SNAP YOU INTO PIECES AND FEAST ON YOUR MEAT." He menacingly growled, putting his claws near the woman's face.

Igneous felt scared for his wife. He held the woman's arm, attempting to pull her away but Wisteria swatted her husband's hand, standing tall as she stared down the scorpion. Intriguing Scorpio.

"Then, so be it! We will not leave until we get that orb! It's either you kill us or let us have it." She firmly stated. "Please! Our intentions are good. We just want to save our daughter's life." Wisteria pleaded, kneeling down in front of the large scorpion. Igneous kneeled down as well, begging the scorpion to let them have the orb.

Toru shakily looked at the scorpion, unable to read his expression because one, he doesn't have a face. And two, he doesn't want to stare at the scorpion for too long. His looks scare him. Toru's eyes switched to look at the couple, kneeling and begging to the scorpion. How nice would it be for someone to really care for you, that they would die for you? 

Seeing the sad look in the younger Toru's eyes made Soul want to hug the poor boy. 

"TORU!" Scorpio called, snapping the young protector out of his thoughts. 

"Y-yes, sir?" Toru questioned, scared to know what his fellow guardian's judgment.

"TAKE THE MAN AWAY." He ordered, making Igneous snap his gaze towards the large scorpion as Wisteria stared at Toru, wide-eyed.