[hider=The Grand Conclusion] [i][u]Celest Family Pagoda - Bernard's Office[/u][/i] **Keep Existing still playing** The battle went on for a while, Rayla was slowly gaining advantage over Drake, getting used to his movements and patterns. Suddenly, she gets hit in the face. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CkzRUy2.png[/img] Rayla: Urgh... [img]https://i.imgur.com/kLzRyfx.png[/img] Drake: AAAAAAAAH!!!! Only to counter Drake with a kick that sent him flying once more. He fell on his feet this time, but was clutching his stomach in pain. [img]https://i.imgur.com/eyv648a.png[/img] Drake: Kah... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: Not bad. That was really something Drake. You're pretty good! [img]https://i.imgur.com/s4eYTua.png[/img] Drake: Flattery...won't get you to...stop this fight. [img]https://i.imgur.com/eLqTRoQ.png[/img] Rayla: (Not really my intention but...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/1P6RMKK.png[/img] Drake: (Still...It seems that she mostly got used to my moves now. That hit on her was certainly the last...But this is just according to plan.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/yJgvGWK.png[/img] Rayla: Well, if you still can go then, bring it on! [img]https://i.imgur.com/jsDBgMR.png[/img] Drake: (Alright Rayla, victory will be mine.) Drake takes a deep breath, takes stance, glares fiercily at his cousin, then dashes foward. Rayla braces herself for the next wave of attacks. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mZSPpy1.png[/img] Drake: HAAAAAAAAAA!!!! His last step was a fierce stomp, Drake swung his wooden sword at Rayla. **Music Stops** But then, [url=https://youtu.be/6r9iBA4zucU?t=34]he quickly got punched in the face.[/url] As he was being sent away once more, he let go of his sword. The weapon in question being super-charged with magic, as it had spread what was stored in it once it hit the ground. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IeGxfPW.png[/img] Drake: ARGH! [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: Had a feeling you would use that. I was finding it weird that I was slowly gaining advantage...And this is why. You were saving a trump card for such moment. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kLzRyfx.png[/img] Drake: Urgh...How did you... [img]https://i.imgur.com/0reib3A.png[/img] Rayla: I felt the power of an explosion when I was heading to this floor, thinking it was Bernard's doing. But it was you all along. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vEdi87Z.png[/img] Drake: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: Not a bad plan. Had you used such move sooner, maybe you would've caught me by surprise. [img]https://i.imgur.com/OHDMFj7.png[/img] Rayla: That was your last move. Now that your trump card turned out to be useless, victory is mine Drake! [img]https://i.imgur.com/IeGxfPW.png[/img] Drake: Dang...DAMMIT! Drake summoned his sword back to him, then, started charging that attack once more. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mZSPpy1.png[/img] Drake: Even with all that trainning, I had to rely on a trick to win...and now even that doesn't work! I'm a failure as an Ancestor Mage. [img]https://i.imgur.com/eLqTRoQ.png[/img] Rayla: That's not true Drake. You were just unlucky that strategy was... [img]https://i.imgur.com/GV0FDBk.png[/img] Drake: A complete mistake...If I can't win with my strenght alone, then how the hell am I going to help this city? [img]https://i.imgur.com/dcxL81A.png[/img] Rayla: ... Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSk7fqVuUnA]The Original Restored World[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ts3euxy.jpg[/img] Af first, Rayla was only planning to interrupt his attack once more, but then, she started charging Fenriswolf. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6OFAbEE.png[/img] Rayla: Are you seriously saying crap like that? [img]https://i.imgur.com/vEdi87Z.png[/img] Drake: Huh? [img]https://i.imgur.com/g3HxhxE.png[/img] Rayla: What do you think this is? You shouldn't feel ashamed at using such tricks. The fights ahead are going to be to the death, not some honorable duels! I thought you learned that with your trainning, but I guess I was wrong. I guess there's only so much to learn when you're by locked in your house, trainning by yourself. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IWyBOxf.png[/img] Drake: But... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ChuxIxk.png[/img] Rayla: Time to show you that you can't achieve anything with such a weak resolve...And to truly free you from this prison! [img]https://i.imgur.com/mZSPpy1.png[/img] Drake: Guh...RAYLAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/Ts3euxy.jpg[/img] Rayla: [url=https://youtu.be/lgOm1U5vl1I?t=187]FENRISWOLF!!![/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/tCP1p3Q.jpg[/img] Both fire their attacks, a beam and a unstable blast. As Rayla had said, as soon as both attacks collided, her move was overcoming his. In a few seconds, Drake would be hit for sure if he doesn't start focusing for real. [img]https://i.imgur.com/i1OYpVn.png[/img] Rayla: HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/m0Vc3Bh.png[/img] Drake: (I'm being pushed back...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/WUQ0b9G.png[/img] Rayla: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/P6jDIm7.png[/img] Drake: (The attack is too close now...Even if I recover my focus now...) However, Drake didn't feel like loosening the grip of his sword. He still kept pouring his magic reserves into the attack, even if he knew it was no use. He hasn't given up yet, and still, part of him accepted that Rayla was right. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GV0FDBk.png[/img] Drake: (That's right...I was being an idiot all this time. I might not be as strong as Rayla or my brother...but that doesn't mean I should be being so hard on myself like this. I mean, I'm going to fight alongside other people right? We can always help each other against whatever challenge is ahead of us.) Rayla's Fenriswolf was just a few inches from blasting Drake. Suddenly, he closed his eyes and corrected his stance. [img]https://i.imgur.com/mZSPpy1.png[/img] Drake: Still...I don't know why, but I just can't let myself lose this fight! [img]https://i.imgur.com/uzMSvQh.png[/img] Rayla: Huh? Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo4XezxCH-w]Flash! Aerial Fair Spark![/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/1P6RMKK.png[/img] Drake: I still need to know how strong I truly am...That's really something I can't drive away. That's why...I'm not done yet! HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Drake was now solely focusing on his attack. Rayla could feel a slight push, but knew it wouldn't be enough. However, she started feeling a change in Drake's aura. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SHWhFAA.png[/img] Rayla: Huh? (What's with this surge? [img]https://i.imgur.com/oBByYld.jpgc[/img] From her point of view, she could see his magic aura growing in size and changing color. It was a bright yellow, an aura she knows very well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SHWhFAA.png[/img] Rayla: (No way...but I thought...) [img]https://i.imgur.com/dAuf400.png[/img] Drake: Grrrrrr.... Drake hasn't noticed yet, but the weapon he was holding at the moment was none other than the Celest Family's Holy Sword. Against all expectations, Drake managed to awake to it moments before his aparent defeat. The increase in power was enough to push Fenriswolf back. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CkzRUy2.png[/img] Rayla: (He's not going to stop until he's exausted...Then...) Rayla then, cancels her attack since it was still far away from her, then dodges the attack, being blown away by the sudden gust of wind that was created thanks to the sheer force of the attack, sending her to wall. The golden beam of light destroyed everything in its path, managing to easily reach the outside. The guards were astonished by the sudden blast. Some of the older ones reconized the technique. Guard: To think we would finally see its power once more. Meanwhile, back at the office, Rayla approached Drake and tried to make him stop. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3o9rPrQ.png[/img] Rayla: Hey Mr.Shining Knight! [img]https://i.imgur.com/m0Vc3Bh.png[/img] Drake: HAHN? Surprised, he suddenly lost focus and cancelled the attack, falling on the ground due to the scare. It took him a while to notice what he was holding. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kLzRyfx.png[/img] Drake: WHAT IN THE GAAAAAAAACK? [img]https://i.imgur.com/slqNc42.png[/img] Rayla: Yeah...I felt like screaming too. [img]https://i.imgur.com/IWyBOxf.png[/img] Drake: B-But...I thought... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rbdGm1u.png[/img] Rayla: I'm confused about it as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/CgtW98t.png[/img] Bernard: You see...because the rule is actually a restriction. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kLzRyfx.png[/img] Drake: Huh? Bernard woke up, though he couldn't get up yet, since he body was still in pain due to Drake's cheap shot at him earlier. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vNPmRsy.png[/img] Bernard: Back when the Celest Gold Family was forging the blade, it was decided that only one branch of the family would allowed to use the Holy Sword. A test was made after they finished the weapon, and Rayla's family was chosen to use the blade for generations, while the other branches were deemed unworthy and would serve the main family as result. There was another reason as well. It was to actually control how much power an Ancestor Family should have. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4E1lvOn.png[/img] Rayla: ...You don't mean. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zTYNriJ.png[/img] Bernard: Let's talk elsewhere, if possible, with some tea as well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ECHrcFf.png[/img] Rayla: R-Right. [img]https://i.imgur.com/QgeL3iK.png[/img] Drake: ... He walks towards what remained of the exit. He could see the buldings from the hole Drake opened with his attack. Rayla and Drake silently followed him, with Drake still holding the sword. [/hider] [i][u]World Crossers Guild - Main Lobby[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/NcL4zy2.gif[/img] Nancy: Well said Lilina. [img]https://i.imgur.com/U15yIRr.png[/img] Kail: Hey Boss! [img]https://i.imgur.com/SoKTmfY.gif[/img] Nancy: Did something happen? [img]https://i.imgur.com/PiVYoXD.png[/img] Kail: An attack at Summer Area, but Mana is already on the case. [img]https://i.imgur.com/dbe502p.gif[/img] Nancy: I see. I hope she can do well. [img]https://i.imgur.com/uQHqwKH.png[/img] Gillia: You must be Miss Nancy Serena. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qui9b0M.gif[/img] Nancy: That's right. I received a message telling me that you would be coming. [img]https://i.imgur.com/pJ8G5Xd.png[/img] Gillia: Right, now then... [img]https://i.imgur.com/XvXVXnM.gif[/img] Nancy: Follow me, we'll talk elsewhere. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yHBW1pl.png[/img] Gillia: Why? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Qui9b0M.gif[/img] Nancy: Hehehe! You'll know. [img]https://i.imgur.com/pJ8G5Xd.png[/img] Gillia: Well, okay then. (Guessing its for secrecy's sake.) [i][u]Summer Area - Streets[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/GkhIMv5.png[/img] Yomi: Still kinda literally on fire here... [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZtpwWtn.gif[/img] Mana: Then, leave it to me. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kQd8k3V.png[/img] Yomi: !!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/mgFyqOL.gif[/img] Mana: [url=https://youtu.be/SeQ92G6UO0o?t=80]Boosted Gun, FIRE![/url] From afar, Mana fired a powerful shot. Due to her being a psychic user, her acurracy is near perfect from the range she was at the moment. [i][u]Spring Zone - Streets[/u][/i] Music: [url=http://23.237.126.42/ost/dragon-seeds-saishuu-shinka-keitai-original-soundtrack/phtiahqg/07%20WARM%20CITY.mp3]Warm City[/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/d4dDlxG.png[/img] Tiane: School for me, I guess. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vP9Ncnw.png[/img] Kalina: So you'll be fine on your own then. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oy0jR5c.png[/img] Tiane: Yep, thanks for the ride. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ecgKDfy.png[/img] Kalina: In that case, I'll take my leave. This unexpected detour already took quite a bit of time. [img]https://i.imgur.com/RxBh2B6.png[/img] Tiane: Really? Then we gotta hurry too. See ya later! [i][u]Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/yCZBK3Q.png[/img] Himika: And here we are! Kaori and Theo's school. [img]https://i.imgur.com/q1RH4UQ.png[/img] Hinamori: Hmmm... [img]https://i.imgur.com/I4rYgQb.png[/img] Kaori: Hmm...I can still stay around for a while longer, but I might leave for class during the tour. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rl62MkX.png[/img] Theo: Right. (I still need to meet with Masaru, so I better search for him during the tour. [i][u]Fon Ventorian Mansion - Main Hall[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/2fy5QLE.png[/img] Hinata: Hm? As Hinata arrived near the stairs, she saw Astra's group at the Main Hall. Deciding to greet them as she walked down the stairs. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SXgL2H8.png[/img] Hinata: You guys are one of the last people I expected to meet here. What's going on?