[hider=Flashback - His Decision] [i][u]Celest Gold Family Pagoda - Bernard's Office[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80y-JfdPk5Q]At the Time of Separation[/url] Bernard was sorting through some paperwork, making sure it was all in its rightful place. Then, he heard a knock on the door. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: Enter. It was Drake, this time, sporting a different look. Bernard was startled at first, but quickly recovered his composture and put the papers he was holding on his desk. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Not going to wear that hat today? [img]https://i.imgur.com/MwHVnuk.png[/img] Drake: I decided to finally put him in retirement...As a farewel to my past days. [img]https://i.imgur.com/2VwAfp3.png[/img] Bernard: I...see... (As expected, he didn't take my decision well...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/vEdi87Z.png[/img] Drake: (Urgh...It's hard to look at him in the eyes.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: What is it? You didn't come here just to say hello, right? Speak up! [img]https://i.imgur.com/WjUMYGp.png[/img] Drake: (C'mon Drake, don't lose your confidence. If I fail here, I'm not sure if I'll get another chance...) Drake took a deep breath, then, looked at his brother with conviction. [img]https://i.imgur.com/1P6RMKK.png[/img] Drake: Brother...I challenge you! [img]https://i.imgur.com/2VwAfp3.png[/img] Bernard: Excuse me? [img]https://i.imgur.com/jsDBgMR.png[/img] Drake: I want to fight you, with the price of victory being my freedom! [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: .... [img]https://i.imgur.com/CjEnHlt.png[/img] Drake: I've thought a lot about it...But I just can't bear with staying away from my friends...I want to be at their side...I want to help them in any way I can. I want to peform my duty as an Ancestor Mage. I've been training alot...but what use is strenght if I can't use it to protect what's dear for me? I wouldn't be able to stay like this forever...I know you mean well for me...but... [img]https://i.imgur.com/MvZ7pyp.png[/img] Bernard: Enough! Bernard gets up from his chair and jumps over his desk, brandishing a wooden sword. [img]https://i.imgur.com/W9hNLSw.png[/img] Bernard: I've heard enough of this. I won't let you go out there and risk your life when that's supposed to be Rayla's job...but wait a moment..SHE ABANDONED HER DUTIES! [img]https://i.imgur.com/IDlP9vV.png[/img] Drake: In that case...I'll take over she left off. This is what was supposed to happen from the beginning. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SJSAIVN.png[/img] Bernard: Heh...Where I've heard that before? Oh right, we've had this conversation once. [img]https://i.imgur.com/QRbO8cZ.png[/img] Drake: This time, I'm willing to follow my own path...I'm sorry brother, but I've decided. I'll fight for this city, even if it kills me!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: Drake... [img]https://i.imgur.com/s4eYTua.png[/img] Drake: I'll show that I can do it! I'll make you accept my resolve! Drake then, summons his own wooden sword, taking stance and charging up his magic. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mZSPpy1.png[/img] Drake: HERE I COME! [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Hopefully...this is the last time I have to put you on your place...as my dear brother that should stay out of harm. Bernard powers up as well, then, they clash swords, creating a strong shockwave with their impact. [/hider] [hider=The Two Lillies] [u][i]Spring Zone - Celest Gold Family Pagoda[/i][/u] ** 境界と追憶の終宴～ネクロファンタジア still playing** [img]https://i.imgur.com/dcxL81A.png[/img] Rayla: GAH!!! Rayla was kicked towards the building, breaking through the door and landing over a table that broke with the impact. She was holding one of Seila's swords while clutching her stomach from the same kick that sent her flying. When she got up, she saw Seila entering the place. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LYjcwOz.png[/img] Rayla: So...Drake is fighting his brother right now? [img]https://i.imgur.com/83BY5Cv.png[/img] Seila: I stopped eavesdroping when the battle started...sure that Bernard would win. [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: Where does that confidence comes from? [img]https://i.imgur.com/nd2VlDw.png[/img] Seila: Need I mention my unbreakable will again? It is the same with him. Plus, he's the older brother, he had more time to hone his skills. [img]https://i.imgur.com/BWTWkpf.png[/img] Rayla: But what if those skills had dulled? [img]https://i.imgur.com/FMHYG0N.png[/img] Seila: He wouldn't allow himself to get weaker if it meant being able to protect his little brother. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: Well, You have a point... [img]https://i.imgur.com/UmiKLIJ.png[/img] Seila: Oh right, before we continue... Seila presses a button hidden in her watch, teleporting the sword Rayla was holding back to her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CkzRUy2.png[/img] Rayla: Geh! Warp weapon technology. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q6vNSKC.png[/img] Seila: Think of it as a failsafe in the event I fight another rogue Ancestor Mage...someone like that Ancestor Family that out parents had to fight during the civil war. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mTbEGke.png[/img] Rayla: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/f8dSwsW.png[/img] Seila: I also removed the teleport mark you've left on my sword, so don't go thinking you can use my own weapon against me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: Well...It wouldn't be you if you weren't this efficent. There was a moment of silence, Seila preparing for another assault. Then, Rayla kicked the broken pieces of the table towards her cousin, who slashed them away. [img]https://i.imgur.com/e4vKg9e.png[/img] Seila: (Using nearby objects to distract me huh? Wise plan, but against me, it's just a cheap trick.) However, instead of attacking, Rayla had vanished from the room entirely. Seila, sending Rayla's magic power, noticed she was heading to the floor above. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NSg7fy1.png[/img] Seila: (Okay...Unless she's really desperate, there's no way she would abandon the fight like this...) Seila held her swords in reverse grip, jumped, and then, kicked the ceiling above her, opening a hole in it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/euGvibH.png[/img] Seila: (I'm not falling for your trap if that's what you're thinking.) She jumps again, reaching the second floor right as Rayla had arrived as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4NRgwTO.png[/img] Seila: There! Then, she pointed her swords at her cousin. Pressing the triggers on her swords, they start firing energy projectiles at Rayla, who dodged and reflected them away. [img]https://i.imgur.com/uzMSvQh.png[/img] Rayla: That one didn't work either. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NfPJxvh.png[/img] Seila: I've been in warzones. Do you think tricks like this have any effect on me? [img]https://i.imgur.com/g3HxhxE.png[/img] Rayla: I still do think you'll fall for. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cqnlzEW.png[/img] Seila: !!! Thanks to some of the reflected shot landing near Seila's feet, the floor crumbled under her, making girl lose balance. Rayla ran foward, taking the opportunity to strike while Seila's guard was down. The floor completely collapsed, making Seila fall back to the first floor. [img]https://i.imgur.com/xNT3WxZ.png[/img] Seila: Urgh... [img]https://i.imgur.com/i1OYpVn.png[/img] Rayla: HAAAA! Guessing that Rayla's next punch was going to hit her with a shockwave if Seila decided to dodge, she instead decided to block the attack. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NfPJxvh.png[/img] Seila: (In this position, she won't be able to dodge a kick once I intercept her punch.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: (Got you!) However, Rayla punched earlier than expected, firing a beam from her fist, hitting Seila with the full brunt of the attack. Once Rayla landed, she took her stance and waited for Seila's next move. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yJgvGWK.png[/img] Rayla: (It will take more than this to defeat her...I'm sure of...) Suddenly, Seila was right in front of Rayla again. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SHWhFAA.png[/img] Rayla: (She recovered this soon?) [img]https://i.imgur.com/4NRgwTO.png[/img] Seila: HAAAA!!! Rayla almost gets hit with the first strike. Being forced on the defensive, she sees herself dodging and parry the next flurry of sword slashes. [img]https://i.imgur.com/FNs4OmM.png[/img] Rayla: (W-What's with these moves? Is she invinting me for an attack?) Not wanting to take her chances, Rayla opens some distance between them, taking the battle back to the outside. [img]https://i.imgur.com/OHDMFj7.png[/img] Rayla: I see...so getting up earlier from that strong attack...as well as leaving intentional openings...You're tolerant to pain...aren't you? [img]https://i.imgur.com/83BY5Cv.png[/img] Seila: I commend you for finding that out. I've fought through many battles. many of them bringing me to the brink of death...Until I was too powerful for them to handle. Your random street thugs can't even compare. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ChuxIxk.png[/img] Rayla: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/FMHYG0N.png[/img] Seila: Now then, I believe it's time to finish this. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yJgvGWK.png[/img] Rayla: (There it comes...) Rayla had a guess on what was Seila's next move, running foward in order to throw off Seila's concentration. Seila blocked Rayla's incoming punches, almost losing her balance. [img]https://i.imgur.com/P5S9kHJ.png[/img] Seila: So you know of this technique. [img]https://i.imgur.com/g3HxhxE.png[/img] Rayla: Of course...Mom showed it to me a couple of times...mostly for entertainment sake. I'm not going to allow you to use this move like that. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nWXlW7v.png[/img] Seila: What are you talking about? This is the original purpose of this move. Sadly for you... Suddenly, Seila summons two after images, surrounding Rayla in a blink. It was a move that temporarily increases Seila's speed to the extreme. Rayla wouldn't be able to run, nor being able to track her cousin through sensing her magic. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kHfou2d.png[/img] Rayla: AH! [img]https://i.imgur.com/NSg7fy1.png[/img] Seila: I've managed to overcome the weakness of this attack. No matter what you do, you won't throw away my focus! Then, Rayla started being slashed from many directions, trying her best to endure the pain while concentrating another magic blast for a possible opening, even if the chances of finding one were almost zero. Then, Seila came from above, ready to deal the final and crippling strike. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ksOSLZ9.png[/img] Seila: [url=https://youtu.be/Sn2BJCx4QNI?t=234]Golden Lilly Crown[/url] It's over Rayla! [img]https://i.imgur.com/CkzRUy2.png[/img] Rayla: Urgh...HAAAAA!!! Rayla jumped at Seila, quick enough to close the distance gap. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cqnlzEW.png[/img] Seila: (Oh no...At this range, the slash is going to be fatal...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/i1OYpVn.png[/img] Rayla: It's over for you! **Music Stops** Knowing that Seila would hesitate, this was the opening Rayla needed to blast her off with a potent magic beam, sending Seila flying upwards. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6MzDJpu.png[/img] Seila: (No...It can't end like this...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/CPNqZPD.png[/img] Rayla: ... Rayla then, caugh Seila mid-air, making sure she wouldn't hit the ground. When they landed, Rayla put Seila on the ground, then, started heading towards the building. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NSg7fy1.png[/img] Seila: Wait...Have you...forgotten already? An attack like that...won't defeat me...so easily... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Mh8rebK.png[/img] Rayla: Guess not... She saw Seila activating Golden Lilly Crown again. The Swordswoman and her after-images slowly walking towards their opponent with a fierce expression. [img]https://i.imgur.com/UmiKLIJ.png[/img] Seila: You have quite the nerve...abusing the fact that I don't want to kill you... [img]https://i.imgur.com/nslIC9V.png[/img] Rayla: And I'll do it again if you don't stay down. I can tell you're way stronger than me...but you're holding back for my sake. [img]https://i.imgur.com/q7DBS91.png[/img] Rayla: Though...I guess I'm quite the same...I could've just used Fenriswolf instead ...But I guess when it comes to family...I grow soft. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ksOSLZ9.png[/img] Seila: You should be grateful...that I'm giving you an opportunity to drop this madness...If you want to keep going...then know, this will be your last mistake...HAAAAAAAA!!! Then, Seila starts moving at high speeds again, Rayla bracing herself for the onslaught of slashes once more. [img]https://i.imgur.com/JM2geNk.png[/img] Rayla: Aaaaargh.... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ksOSLZ9.png[/img] Seila: YOU WON'T ESCAPE THIS TIME! Rayla kneeled in pain, Seila once again, came from above, the final strike was coming next. [img]https://i.imgur.com/e4vKg9e.png[/img] Seila: May your life change for the better... [img]https://i.imgur.com/CkzRUy2.png[/img] Rayla: My...life...HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER!!! Then, Rayla got up, just in time to parry the last strike, holding both sword before they could peform the cross slash. Still, she was feeling like Seila's weight was increasing. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yJgvGWK.png[/img] Rayla: Urgh...Using your magic to jet yourself to the ground. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4NRgwTO.png[/img] Seila: I won't lose here! Why are you rejecting something that's for your sake? [img]https://i.imgur.com/KLCj2EX.png[/img] Rayla: Seila...thanks for being such a caring cousin...Even though I don't agree with what are you doing, your love to your family is really appreciated. [img]https://i.imgur.com/83BY5Cv.png[/img] Seila: Kurgh...Oh... Seila then, remembered something. In terms of raw magic power, Rayla had the advantage. So while the Lilly Yellow family specialized in increasing their speed to unimaginable levels, they couldn't match the Celest Family in strenght and destructive power. Rayla: [url=https://youtu.be/IcM502_6AEw?t=24]WOLF FANG!!![/url] Rayla managed to break Seila's sword, grabbing her cousin afterwards and dealing a powerful concentrated punch that sent her flying towards a wall, greatly damaging it to the point it collapsed over Seila when she fell into the ground. [img]https://i.imgur.com/P0tA7zi.png[/img] Rayla: Sorry Seila...But you have to trust me... Without looking back, Rayla entered the building, this time, to head towards Bernard's Office. From the pile of rubble, Seila emerged, trying her best to go after her cousin, only to fall to the ground. She kept trying to walk, but then, the guards decided to stop her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/44JxrfB.png[/img] Seila: Get away from me...I still can... Guard: Do you think you can still beat her in this condition? [img]https://i.imgur.com/4NRgwTO.png[/img] Seila: I HAVE to stop her...I don't care what happens to me as long as she's safe...She's going to die if...she keeps going... Guard: Just give it a rest. Try again when you're in a better condi- [img]https://i.imgur.com/VkvC9te.png[/img] Seila: SHUT UP!!! She struggle as the guards were taking her away to treat her injuries. Seila kept protesting, even summoning an extra pair of swords through the warp-weapon device, but in the end, she had to conced. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oN1hGBA.png[/img] Seila: (Rayla...why won't you understand?) [/hider] [i][u]Spring Zone - Streets[/u][/i] ???: [url=https://youtu.be/BRXuwA71wtQ?t=5]ELECTRO HOLDER!!![/url] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9k0VfhV4O4]Ally Reinforcements[/url] Suddenly, electric bolts were shot at the nightmares, paralyzing them in place and gathering them in one point. Then, a explosive arrow was shot, destroying them. [img]https://i.imgur.com/JSgjuBb.png[/img] Kalina: Brace yourselves, because the Thunderous Mama here and her valiant sidekick have arrived! [img]https://i.imgur.com/2XkHXPL.png[/img] Tiane: W-What's with the intro? They could hear the sound of someone cherring from the Kalina's car. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IOfWRkn.png[/img] Tiane: Oh right...Erina. [img]https://i.imgur.com/XnqpyVP.png[/img] Tiane: Anyway...wasn't expecting those creatures to show up on broad daylight... [img]https://i.imgur.com/Yd5BDpB.png[/img] Kalina: Meanwhile, I wasn't expecting to get into another fight so soon. [img]https://i.imgur.com/y6tzSsQ.png[/img] Tiane: I can already tell today is going to be intense. Actually, intense might be an understatement. [img]https://i.imgur.com/khkXA8n.png[/img] Kalina: I have the same feeling...which is why we need to keep pressing foward, no matter how intense it gets. Intense electricity is made visible on Kalina's body while Tiane switches to her rapier, running foward to help the group. [i][u]Summer Area - Streets[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/uNO31so.png[/img] Fear Mace: HEY! What's with the pretty fireworks at this time of year, at this time of day? Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83OPBPB_I1s]Battle Choir[/url] Fear Mace makes herself known, annoyed that her passage was being blocked by Doremy's bullets. [img]https://i.imgur.com/W44P6lz.png[/img] Fear Mace: You better clear the path before I use YOU as a path, you hear me? [img]https://i.imgur.com/6nUIgBv.png[/img] ???: I second that. Suddenly, Yoru Mizu shows up as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/bVyGpiL.png[/img] Yoru: I get a break from school and this happens...This is a sin punishiable by a merciless beating. Don't you agree, Sister? [img]https://i.imgur.com/L9xN5sG.png[/img] Fear Mace: Hey Four Eyes, don't just assume I'm a nun because of the clothes...but yeah, we're bringing her down if she doesn't settle down. [img]https://i.imgur.com/UW5OFdj.png[/img] Yoru: Glad we're on the same page! (Oh, I see that girl from the Holy Order is here too. Guess I did the right call by joining on this mess.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/W44P6lz.png[/img] Fear Mace: Now then...whoever you're supposed to be...Would you kindly step down or are going to have to do this the painful way? [i][u]World Crossers Guild - Main Lobby[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/PiVYoXD.png[/img] Kail: Good Morning...Well, I'm doing fine I guess... Kail was still worried about Lilina, after all, he was still suspicious of the glaive she was given. Even though she looked fine, he was worried that something would happen to her sooner or later. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ARmDsmF.png[/img] Kail: Say Lilina...Are you sure you're oka- [img]https://i.imgur.com/uQHqwKH.png[/img] Gillia: Excuse me... [img]https://i.imgur.com/3O1wMQ5.png[/img] Kail: Wah! [img]https://i.imgur.com/9vMveLU.png[/img] Gillia: Oh...Pardon me...Should I have knocked first? [img]https://i.imgur.com/PiVYoXD.png[/img] Kail: T-There's no need to...W-What do you want? [img]https://i.imgur.com/yHBW1pl.png[/img] Gillia: I have an appointment with Miss Serena. Is she avaliable right now? [img]https://i.imgur.com/ARmDsmF.png[/img] Kail: The Boss is here most of the time, so she should be here at any moment now...You can sit over there if you want. [img]https://i.imgur.com/uQHqwKH.png[/img] Gillia: I see. Well then, Have a nice day. [img]https://i.imgur.com/U15yIRr.png[/img] Kail: Same to you. As Gillia headed toward the sofa, Kail looked back at Lilina. [img]https://i.imgur.com/PiVYoXD.png[/img] Kail: As I was asking... But then, they heard an alarm coming from the reception's desk. Kail went there to see what happened. It was a report from the attack that was happening at Summer Area. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3O1wMQ5.png[/img] Kail: Crud...Let's see...who was going to patrol Summer Area again today? Mana huh? Better make a call... He picked up the phone and called Mana's number, telling her of the place where the attack was happening.