[color=teal][b][i]It appears that everyone was at the Courtyard, does that mean that something is supposed to happen now?[/i][/b][/color] Summer wonders as she looks around the courtyard, trying to get her rapidly beating heart under control. There was something about the newcomer that made her flustered in a way that was unfamiliar to her. She didn't get the chance to elaborate more on her own thoughts as a Cloaked figure appeared in front of them, cutting off all conversation.

	[color=lightgreen][b]"Well then, hello everyone,"[/b][/color] the cloaked figure said, it's voice soft and feminine, [color=lightgreen][b]"I'm glad that I have finally gotten the chance to see you all. It seems like so many years ago that I sent out those summons."[/b][/color]

	As the figure spoke, Summer went over to Scarlett and helped the female demon off the ground, hoisting her up with surprising ease before she quickly backed up again. [color=teal][b]”Who are you?”[/b][/color] Summer asked the newcomer.

	The Cloaked figure turned her attention to the Elf female and placed one pale finger to the girl's lips, [color=lightgreen][b]"All in time my little Wind Sage, all in time. For now I must show you all to your respective predecessors."[/b][/color] Without waiting to see if anyone had anything else to say, the female motioned for the others to follow and it was obvious she expected them to do just that. 
The woman first led the group to the large crystal that seemed to resonate light and turned to Mira before speaking. [color=lightgreen][b]"Look within this crystal, and you will see the former Light Sage, Hikari."[/b][/color] 
	
	Mira blinked, and did as directed, though she was a bit reluctant. The sense that she really shouldn't get too close had not faded at all.  Inside the crystal, she saw a human child.  The girl's golden-blonde hair framed her face in curls and her arms were set across her chest, her hands resting on her shoulders. She couldn't have been more than 14 years old. Mira almost gasped in surprise. It looked like the girl was actually [i]there[/i], not just an image. Had she died? Was that why the Dark Lord was returning, because some of the sages had been unable to complete their task? She'd have to ask Trill, he might know more details of the story than she did. But regardless, Mira had no intention of failing. Her grip on her glaive tightened, and she dipped her head respectfully to her predecessor.

	[color=lightgreen][b]"Before any of you inquire as to this child’s age, she is as she appears, but I would like to inform you that those within these 'tombs' are there because they wish to be. We have not forced this upon them,"[/b][/color] the female stated, her head turning slightly to look at all the sages before her.

	When Mira finally took her place next to the crystal, the Woman moved onto the Pillar of Water. [color=lightgreen][b]"Lanassa, take your place with Shuǐ,"[/b][/color] she instructed as she pointed to the Pillar that now showed a male nymph. His hair was an aqua green color and it appeared that his wings were a rainbow of colors now unheard of to the Nymphs. [color=lightgreen][b]”Know that, much like you, his family was rather…. Strained and indifferent to what he truly had to offer. The two of you are more similar than you may realize, and you have your grandmother to thank for that.”[/b][/color]

	Lanassa shrugs [color=00aeef][b]"I don't give much about that family."[/b][/color] And with that, she took her place next to the crystal. Despite having said that, there was a clear, uncomfortable air around her regarding what the woman had said.

	With Lanassa’s response, the hooded figure could not help but chuckle before she took the four that remained with her to the next placement. Before anyone could ask what was going on, they stopped in front of an Oak, but to everyone's surprise it was not solid, in fact, it was hollowed out. A window of tree sap had formed over a large hole, revealing a rather tall el, or what one could only assume was an elf. The figure inside was covered from head to toe and upon his face was a mask made entirely of jade, his hands covered with gloves made of the same object.

	[color=lightgreen][b]"This is Jade Fist, later on known as Kybur once he finally started to make friends…  and it is he who chose you to take his place,"[/b][/color] the woman said, [color=lightgreen][b]"Please stand with him while I move on with the others."[/b][/color]

	Erolith approached the amber glass and gazed at the visage of a quite intimidating elf. [color=forestgreen][b]"The Jade Fist... Am I the same as him... A man with no friends among my peers here? You were mentioned in the history books, as Kybur... As a hero to the elves..."[/b][/color] His hand reached up to touch the amber glass, and it was strangely incredibly solid, but still sticky as tree sap was. Erolith wondered what this meant, being shown the form of what was spoken in legend. Being shown what remained of the Elven Sage of Earth.

	The woman watched the new Sage of Earth with a small bit of curiosity, but let it fall as she continued on to the Onyx Structure. Inside it was dark, it seemed like all the light had been drained out of the area, giving an almost depressing aura about it. Suspended in the air between the floor and Ceiling was an Incubus. his hair was long and black and his body reminded those that remained of a shadow. A shadow that would swallow any light that came across its path.

	[color=teal][b]"I don't... I don't like the way this one makes me feel..."[/b][/color] Summer said, her tone strained from the fear she found gripping at her heart, [color=teal][b]"Something... doesn't feel right... it feels... tainted."[/b][/color]

	[color=lightgreen][b]"And right you are Summer, this is Dunkelheit, he was the Sage of Darkness... and also the one who betrayed his friends in the beginning,"[/b][/color] came the response, [color=lightgreen][b]" He only just came to his senses when Bonketsu nearly killed his love... and even then he did not come in time to save the Lost Continent."[/b][/color]

	[color=teal][b]"He... betrayed his friends? But... why?"[/b][/color] Summer asked.

	[color=lightgreen][b]"Power... and I hope that none of you succumb to that basic want. Now, Scarlett, stand here in front of the structure... and touch nothing."[/b][/color]

	Scarlett was the second one to reach the Onyx building and she felt something depressing about the aura, which was seeping from the building itself. She listened to what Summer said, committing the elves name to memory after the the responder had said it as she spoke about the Sage of Darkness. Scarlett was utterly shattered when she heard the sad story of Dunkelheit, who betrayed his friends for power. [color=f6989d][b]“This is sad and I will stand where you ask,”[/b][/color] Scarlett said tearing up.

	After she was sure that Scarlett understood and would neither touch nor leave her area, she moved onto the Volcano. The volcano itself was made out of lava rock that had been conditioned into a substance that could be seen through, yet could still hold lava. Inside was a Woman with a rather long, and scaled, tail that wrapped around her legs before simply twisting up and coming to rest by her hip. As she rested within the volcano, her red hair moved slightly as if the heat from the lava was causing small currents of air to move it.

	[color=lightgreen][b]"This is Ignis, one of the most faithful companions that were in the group... faithful and kind. She stood fiercely by what she believed and refused to budge no matter how many times the Dark Lord tried to sway her to his beliefs... in a way she was the best of us all. Morpheus, I require you to stay here with your brother... I have one last person to place... Come young Elf... it is time to meet your Ancestor."[/b][/color]

	Morpheus was keeping his primarily focus on Lazurus, neglecting to even acknowledge the others he could sense nearby. Only taking a moment to carefully inspect his surroundings as a blonde haired female elf walked close to his proximity, more alerted that she was close to his brother who was staring intensely at the volcano statue and the woman that appeared to be inside. Only getting curious to learn what exactly his brother was so focused, taking a quick look for himself. Observing who appeared to be a Wereserpent the hair moving slightly within the statue, Hearing the feminine voice speaking directly to him explaining who this mysterious women was. Despite listening intently to what was being said, he didn't have any capability to care even the minimal amount of this particular person's struggles. Merely shaking his head slightly in disapproval, after that was the best explanation given for why he needed to stay around with his brother. Especially when this peculiar voice, that wasn't coming from the elf, had absolutely nothing to back up her claims. Being skeptical, along with being apathetic even if the story had merit.

	[color=f26522][b]"Sssorry I don't have any inclination to care about slabs of earth, no matter what may be inssside it."[/b][/color] Morpheus replied back continuing, [color=f26522][b]"Besidesss, how doesss that pertain to me remaining here for an extended and without any clarified amount of time."[/b][/color]

	Though one could not see her eyes, it was clear that the figure was staring at the Weresnake, [color=lightgreen][b]“Because when all is said and done, we can turn your brother back,”[/b][/color] came the reply, [color=lightgreen][b]“When everything is over, you will have enough power to do it yourself.”[/b][/color]

	Morpheus continued to glare towards the volcano statue with disinterest. Even after the woman’s eyes inside the statue stared back at him. However, after what was spoken, his pupils dilated and his mouth hung slightly open. They astonished him, leaving him temporarily speechless causing him to forget the several quips that he already had in his mind for when she happened to speak again. Her words thrust sharply inside his head, immediately changing his tone and posture becoming extremely interested and simultaneously distressed, slamming his fist into the statue. [color=f26522][b]“WHAT? HOW?”[/b][/color] Morpheus shouts aloud. [color=f26522][b]“Your wordsss better not be falssse. I don't take anything sssaid about my brother lightly.”[/b][/color] He warns not fully accepting there was truly a way for anyone to change him back. Still stuck inside the very back of his mind was hope that everything would return to normal. Could such a phenomenal power even exist? Sounded far too good to be true, a miracle that sounded purely fictitious. But he started questioning to himself if Lazarus could return to normal. Even the mere mention of it weighed on him heavily, making his facial expression show desperation. [color=f26522][b]“I demand you give me answersss!”[/b][/color] Morpheus stated in a tone sounding borderline obsessed.

	[color=lightgreen][b]”You will get your answers all in due time, I cannot simply give you what you want without something in return. Magic of such a caliber always comes with a price my dear Reptile,”[/b][/color] she murmured, [color=lightgreen][b]“Now Summer, let us go see your Ancestor.”[/b][/color]

	[color=teal][i][b]Ancestor? Doesn't that usually imply that we are related somehow?[/b][/i][/color] Summer wondered as she followed obediently to the cylinder of clouds. The woman said nothing to her, instead, she just motioned for Summer to step up to the Cylinder and wait. Summer did as she was told, but not before she studied the figure within.

	The women held within the Cylinder seemed to be the only one with her eyes open, but this isn't what startled Summer, it was the color of the woman's eyes. Summer found she wanted to reach out the moment she looked at the deep violet eyes that matched her's so well, but she withheld the urge and just studied. The woman's hair was silver, almost blue, and her face seemed so kind. [color=teal][i][b]Who are you?[/b][/i][/color] she wondered, [color=teal][b][i]You who look so much like me...[/i][/b][/color] Summer was so lost in thought that she did not notice Merlin perched on her shoulder.

	The Cloaked figure left Summer where she was, fully aware that she was confused, but she knew that everyone's answers were soon to be answered. Stopping  in front of the Nymph Fountain, the female stopped and let out a sigh before she spoke, [color=lightgreen][b]"I want you to touch the tombs in front of you now... and when you finally come to terms with both who you are and who you want to be… I want you to hope for the best."[/b][/color]