MegaraFoxfire

The Rise of the Guardian

Scarlet was keeping up just fine, a smile on her face as she ran.

Shinlo nodded and said “yes, it’s why they get the red eyes as well. They are cursed to serve the mistress of darkness. It’s why you can’t get information out of them…believe me I have tried” Ash leaned against Carth and closed her eyes. “Are you mad at me for leaving?”

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Scarlet nodded and said “we should head back to the cabin and see if they found Ash. If not we can go look again” she stood tall, her hair blowing in the wind.

Her shaky became less intense, she wrapped her arms around her core as she looked up at him weakly. “I’m…sorry…I don’t know…if I’m…safe…” Shinlo heard her words and looked to the other assassins. “She didn’t take their mana. The curse they had did…”

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Scarlet felt the air and moved to jump up to the roof and saw him. She whistled and said “any idea where we are?”

Ash shook in Carths arms as Shinlo was following behind them, humming softly as his snake was looking at the assassins with a tinted head.

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Shinlo nodded and said “of course. Lead the way, Master Carth” scarlet was lost in town now, no clue where she ended up. “Dang it all…”

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Shinlo blinked and said “oh right, I guess this does look odd. I have been watching since I finally tracked her down in the woods a few days ago. That energy pulse she let out. I’ve been looking for her for a long time. Also trying not to be tracked by the Mistress of the Dark. Not easy. But tonight I sensed Ash’s power again and knew something was wrong so I figured I better get out of hiding and help. Though it seems I was more right then I thought…Ash hasn’t been herself since I’ve been watching. Her memory? Is it blocked?”

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She nodded weakly but Shinlo said “not really. This isn’t right…but I guess it’s a problem to work out. So what did your name end up being lad?” Ash said weakly “Carth…” Shinlo smiled and said “strong name. I can sense your assassin friends nearby. Would you mind telling them I’m not a threat” the white snake appeared around his shoulders and he said “Ah my scaled companion. I see you found our friend here”

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The snake stuck its tongue out then followed Carth up. Shinlo turned to see Carth and smiled. “The young dragon. Why I wondered when we would meet again. You’ve grown up. I’m so glad” he looked to Ash who was shaking and said “she’s not alright. She shouldn’t be out here alone”

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In front of Carth suddenly appeared a white snake. But it was beautiful. And had small wings on the sides of its head. It looked at him and pointed with its tail up, towards the roof above it.

Shinlo held her shoulder and said “it’s gone wrong hadn’t it? Your plan to hide went wrong…you have no memory of the past…it’s been too long..” ash looked at him and he cursed. “You have no idea what’s going on…your not faking it”

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Scarlet looked at Orion and said “stay here in case she comes back. I don’t know if she even knows what’s she’s doing right now” she ran out to help look, calling out for her.

Ash stared at the man before her who stood up and said “don’t be afraid. I’m a friend. I’m not with those red eyed ones. Cursed souls…” ash stepped back and said “cursed?” He nodded and said “souls who have been touched by darkness. That’s why they serve her. Those monsters are a byproduct of this darkness as well, of what she’s trying to do” ash looked at him as he walked over to her, a soft smile on his lips. “I know I said I would stay out of this but after tonight I can’t anymore…you’re in too much pain. I can’t watch this. I have to step in” ash looked at him and asked “who…who are you?”

He smiled and rested a hand on her cheek and said “I am Shinlo…the White Snake of the west.” The name triggered something in her memory. A man fighting along side her, laughing at a camp fire, carrying a bundle of cloth and scales as Ash battled a great darkness. Ash held her head, getting light headed for a moment.

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Scarlet looked around at them and said “she thinks that because of what she’s been thru. She’s been a target but now…she’s the one hurting others. I don’t think she knows what’s going on…” she moved to the door and opened it saying “Ash? Are you…” then she stopped and cursed. The bed was empty. Ans the window was open. “Boys! She’s gone!”

Ash was a few blocks away now, breathing hard and muttering “just have to…get away…I can’t hurt them…” she jumped up onto a roof and then to the next. She found a spot to sit and rest a moment, shaking as she held her head. “What am I…”

Then a voice behind her said “my dear friend…how do you always end up alone?” Ash turned and saw a man sitting behind her, white hair and bright blue eyes. She stared and he said “hello Guardian…”