Chronicles: Resurection

[GrandShadow]

i fixed that.

Chapter Four: The Answer To The Test

Kyle slashed to his right to parry the armored fist of the demon. "Good reflexes." Suddenly the demon tripped him from behind. "But not good at keeping up with high speed." Kyle rolled back and stood with his sword at the ready. "Who can keep up when you move fast enough to be invisible?" The demon smiled, "You'd be surprised. Its something I'll have to teach you. Now stay focused." He charged up and spun for a roundhouse kick. Kyle ducked under and tried to stab the demon but he vanished and came down from above punching Kyle in the back. He quickly flipped back and stood waiting for Kyle to get up. Kyle got onto his knees panting heavily. "This is impossible. Everytime I'm about to hit you, you speed away."
"I'm doing it the same way my father taught me. I found the secret to the fight and manged to get a direct hit to his face. Broke his nose with it to." Kyle scoffed as he stood up. "Yeah but you're a demon. You're stronger than a human." The demon smiled, "I was only sixteen in the age of my kind. Compared to a human I was only four. I was both weaker and younger than you are now and I did it. Now don't complain since your just wasting time. You've already wasted seven hours." The demon vansished and came up from behind with a kick but this time Kyle was ready and spun out of the way and quickly tried to slash him. Again he vanished and reappeared with a punch. Kyle remembered that as well and slashed at him as he dodged. Once more the demon vanished and hit Kyle. "You're improving, but you still don't see it." Kyle got up and began rapidly slashing at the demon. The demon simply dodged every slash and continued talking. "Swordsmanship is not just hacking away with your sword. It's an art of subtlety. You must both read your opponent and choose the appropriate counter to their move. The winner is always the one that reads their enemy best. For instance by looking at how you move your wrists I can see your next slash before you start it. By looking at how your moving your legs, I can tell where you'll be before you even realize to go there. By looking at your arms I can see how much power is behind your attacks. To an expert like me, a single glance at you and I know what you'll do and when you'll do it." Kyle slashed down to strike but the demon caught his hand. "Do you understand what I'm saying, Kyle?"
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Kyle was exhausted. He had a cut on his head and blood was running down his face. The demon however didn't have a scratch on him. "Only half an hour left Kyle. Then you will be dead." Kyle gritted his teeth and rushed forward. The demon vansished and appeared with multiple strikes. Each one Kyle countered. Kyle went for a high kick but the demon flipped under to hit him from behind. Kyle twisted himself so that it missed before Kyle slashed at him. The demon jumped up and came down with a kick. Kyle spun himself away just enough to dodge before he counter with a kick of his own. The demon caught his foot and threw him. Kyle rolled and went straight back to his feet. "Very good. That was the longest we've went since we started. A little more and you could have hit me." Kyle smirked, "Don't worry. The next attack I lauch will hit." The demon smiled and vanished. He reappeared with a flurry of kicks. Kyle began parrying every blow. I'm starting to see. I can tell where his kicks are and I'm just fast enough to block them. I'm starting to see the blur of him when he vanishes. I'm slowly adjusting to his speed. Each move he makes is becoming clearer as the fight goes on. I think I understand. I... I can see... Kyle spun down as the demon lauched a roundhouse. Kyle went for a slash on his leg but once more the demon vanished. Kyle reacted quickly and flipped his sword behind him hitting the demon in the middle of the chest. "I told you. The next attack I lauch will hit. I pass your test."
"Good job. After you get some rest. I'll train you."

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Chapter Five: A Friend In Need

"Move your feet more." Kyle quickly spun back to dodge a kick. The demon flipped up and came rushing in with some punches. Kyle began to move out of the way when he was quickly tripped. The demon was instantly on top of him with his fist drawn back. "You're still not moving your feet enough. It's far to easy to trip you." The demon got off and stood up while Kyle continued to lay there. "Come on, get up. We're not done with today's session." Kyle grunted and stood up. "What's the point? I can't beat you, even when your holding back. What's this training supposed to do anyways huh?" The demon sighed, "For the past week since we've started we've been doing hand-to-hand combat training and everytime I'd knock you down you'd complain. If you don't want my training then I'll leave. Suffice to say I do have something I need to do." Kyle sighed, "Sorry, it's just I don't think I'm getting any better. I'm grateful your training me just I'm not seeing any results."
"You won't, at first. Training isn't an instant way to get better. It's a gradual process that takes a different amount of time for each person. You're actually a fast learner but you still won't see instant results. Now come on, get into your stance."
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The two were sitting at a table having a dinner of pasta. "You know, if you ever want to quit being a warrior, you'd make an excellent chef." Kyle smiled a bit. "Thanks, glad you like it." The two ate in silence for a while. Kyle finally broke the silence with a question he's been wanting to ask. "What is it you have to do? Earlier you mentioned you'd have something to do if you weren't training me. What did you mean?" The demon stayed silent, slowly eating his food. "If I'm holding you back from doing whatever it is then you can go. I don't want to be a burden to you or-"
"Your not. It's something I've gotta do. Some business from my past that needs to be resolved. You're not holding me back or anything. In fact your giving me something to do. I can't do what I need to until an exact timeframe. Its a few months off so I'll be training you till then." Kyle stared at him but he was keeping his head down. "What is it? Maybe I can help in some way." The demon let out a chuckle, "No. This, this is something I'll have to do. In the meantime you should concentrate on the task at hand. Thanks for the food. It was excellent." The demon got up and walked out. I just don't get him. I've asked questions and he's given me straight answers with a cheery attitude. Its only when I asked about his past that he gets all depressed. I wonder what happened to make him like that. And another subject he avoids is why he always wears his armor. I've never seen him take it off. Kyle finished up his food before grabbing the plates and starting to wash them.
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The demon was sitting outside, staring at the night sky. It's been almost thirty years. I wonder...what could've happened...if it never happened... He sighed and stood up, about to back inside when Kyle came running out. "Hey, did you happen to use the computer at all?" The demon nodded, "Yes, why?"
"Because suddenly its locked onto a set a moving coordinates and the message 'Target Found' is up and I never set up a search." The demon looked surprised but was suddenly very serious, "Where are the coordinates?" Kyle thought for a moment, "Somewhere in Groda City, about thirty miles from here. Why?" The demon turned, "If you wanna come along you'd better get your board. I'm going to pay a visit to an old friend."

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Chapter Six: A Not-So Happy Reunion

"You keeping up okay?" Kyle nodded. He was on his hoverboard about ten feet behind the demon, who was using his wings to fly. "Who's this friend?" The demon smiled, "Don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll get along fine." The two continued at high speed into a large but rundone city. They passed a faded sign on the way that read 'Groda City: Home of the Net Prison'.
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"I said BACK OFF!" A man was kicked in the face by a gold leather boot and sent back into a wall. Surprisingly he got up without showing any signs of pain. "GO AWAY!" The man was hit back again but once more got up easily. "Oh come on, did you forget about me?" He was kicked back again. "Believe me, I've been trying." The man got up but instead of getting hit he quickly grabbed the foot before he was hit. "Uh-uh sweety, that move is gettin' old." He was holding the leg of a woman wearing blue jeans and a gold leather jacket. She had bright yellow eyes with no pupil and flowing blonde hair the barely covered her pointed ears. "Let go creep!" The man smiled, "Now why should I, when you haven't even kissed me hello?"
"Because she said so." The man looked behind him to see the demon standing a foot away. "Hey... ain't you that real scary demon guy?" The demon smiled, "I see my reputation presides me. So you know what'll happen if you don't leave her be?" The man dropped her foot and turned around fully. "Nope. Guess you'll have to teach me huh?" He slammed his fists together and rushed him. "Kyle, if you would." With a yell, Kyle dropped in from above and gave a single slash to the man from his right shoulder to his left knee. He instantly fell to the ground. The demon knelt down and smiled. "Now you'll leave, or my apprentice will get some more practice in. Ok?" The man nodded, tears in his eyes from the pain. Without a word he scrambled to his feet and limped out of the building as fast as his injured body could. Kyle sheathed his sword and looked at the demon. "Practice? Come on. That guy wouldn't have been practice for me before you started training me." The demon smiled. "Even so, he left and you did good."
"Oh will you both shut up." The two looked to see the woman getting up and dusting herself off. "Why the hell are you here Demon? I thought I told you I never wanted to see you again." The demon smiled, "Still holding that grudge Mary? I thought by now you'd at least be alright with seeing me. It's been a hundred years. And why couldn't you take him out? Your skills got rusty or something?" Mary flipped her hair back. "No, I was about to when you stepped in. And why wouldn't I be angry still. You ki-"
"Could you not bring that up? Besides, I need your help." Mary scoffed, "Hah! The great Death Demon needs me? For what? Is there an army you can't fight? Or do you need help ruling the world?" The demon laughed, "Still with that humor, though the second option sounds fun. But seriously I need help in training him." Mary lokked at Kyle, who promptly looked away. "Him? And don't think I didn't notice you starin' boy." Kyle blushed and mumbled something. "Speak up! I couldn't hear that." Kyle blushed more, "Well... your... very b-beauti-beautiful."
Mary smiled "Well isn't that nice?" She turned her attention back to the demon. "And how do you need help? The last student you trained was going fine, until he died." Kyle looked up, "Died? How?" The demon looked down, "That's something for another time Kyle. Now Mary, will you help? For old times sake?" Mary looked long and hard at the demon. "No. You do it." The demon smiled, "So are you going to be bringing anything or would you prefer the silent stalking I can tell that you're planning?" Mary scowled, "How do you always know?" Thr demon shrugged. "It's a gift." Mary scowled more as Kyle laughed.


(to those that actually read my story: sorry i haven't been adding recently. i've been busy with some things.)

[GrandShadow]

Chapter Seven: So How'd This Start?

"So you live here?" Kyle nodded. "Yeah, me and my parents worked everything so it's liveable." Mary was looking around at everything. "This place is great! So which would be my room?" Kyle hastily walked over to her. "Here. I'll show you the open rooms and you can have which ever one you like." Him and Mary walked off down a hall. Meanwhile the demon set down about thirty suitcases. He looked rather exhausted. "I hope she didn't forget anything."
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The three were eating dinner. Kyle was smiling, the demon looked lost in thought, and Mary was starting her third plate. "This is amazing! Where'd you learn to cook? You could be world class." The demon smiled, "Told'ya." Kyle blushed, "Well I learned from my uncle. He was a chef." Mary finished her plate and got up for another. Kyle looked at the demon who just shrugged and went back to his food.
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"Well I'm gonna go take a shower now. Don't either of you try anything perverted." The demon smiled, "We won't. Not like there's anything to look at anyways." He was quickly smacked in the face. She walked off and the demon had a bloody nose. "You know I'm joking, Mary." She ignored him and slammed the door. Kyle started laughing. "Man that was stupid. If you know her and could predict her then why taunt her so she'd hit you?" The demon rubbed his nose, "Cause she knows me just as well. And if I didn't joke around then she'd think I was going to peek in or something." Kyle shrugged. "Either way, I know what I'm going to do." He got up and turned to head towards her room. Before he could walk though the demon grabbed him and dragged him off to the training grounds, much to Kyle's protest.
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Mary stepped onto the training ground dressed in a light shirt and some shorts. She looked and saw Kyle had a broken nose and a large bruise on his head. Meanwhile the demon looked relatively annoyed. "You still don't move your feet enough."
"So you started training? I guess you're good for your word." Kyle blushed and the demon smiled. "Ok, Kyle. That's all for today. I'm gonna go sleep." The demon turned and went to his room. Meanwhile Kyle sat down at the table and grabbed an ice pack for his head. Mary went and joined him. "So, how's the training with the Death Demon?" Kyle sighed. "Intense. He keeps nagging me about how I don't move my feet enough."
"Well then move them more. If you keep your feet planted it's easier to trip you. The only time you need to keep still is when you're trying to keep your balance on an extremly small amount of ground. That's when flexibility is needed. Does he have you do any special stretches or exercises?" Kyle shook his head. "Nope. We pretty much head out there, he'll tell me what he's gonna do then I have to do my best to counter and last. If I do then he'll start something else but if I don't then we repeat until I do. He says I'm learning fast but my still feet are gonna kill me." Mary smiled, "Well then maybe you should try Kogan. It's a series of flexibility exercises that reminds people of dancing. I used to have the same problem until my sensei had me learn Kogan. After a couple lessons my problem was gone." Kyle looked at her thoughtfully, "Would you teach me that? Or does he know that?" Mary shrugged, "As far as I know he never had any problems. A true prodigy of his clan. Best they've seen in a few thousand years. I'd probably teach you that. Maybe that's why he asked me to help." Kyle looked down, "You know a lot about him. He doesn't speak about his past." Mary grabbed a cup and poured some water in it. "Well we're childhood friends. If he hasn't told you his past then it's probably for the best. I'm not gonna say more than I have cause if he hasn't told you then he doesn't want you to know." Kyle adjusted his ice pack. "I don't really want to know much. Just a few things. How'd he get the title Death Demon? How old is he? He's a demon so what kind of demon? Did he ever have a family? Di-"
"That actually sounds like a lot. I'll tell you a couple things though. He's a few thousand years old. And he's a Lunar Everto, or moon demon. He's also the last one there is." Kyle looked stunned. "The last one? What happened to the rest of his race? And he's a few thousand years old? Then how old are you? You said you're a childhood friend." Mary slapped him, "Weren't you ever taught not to ask a lady her age? Either way, I've lost track of my age it's been so long. He's about a hundred years older than me though. As for his race... that's something even I don't want to talk about. Considering I'm the last of my race too." Kyle looked up at her, "And what exactly are you?" Mary flipped her hair back. "The opposite of a Lunar Everto. I'm a Solar Everto. A sun demon. Our clans were complete opposites, absolutely hated each other until the First Grand War. That's when our clans became allies and soon their fates intertwined. I was born right after the war while he was born right before it." Mary took a drink and suddenly brightend up. "Well enough about me. There's something I've been wanting to ask." Kyle looked up, "What? I'll answer anything."
"So tell me, how'd you meet him?"
"Well, it happened ten years ago. He saved me, my best friend, and my city. And he made a promise to me..."

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Chapter Eight: Return Of The Lost

"Ok, now stretch your leg this way and bend your arm this way." Kyle tried to mimic what Mary was doing but in a matter of seconds he fell over. "You need some help?" Kyle got back up and dusted his legs off. "No, I just find it impossible to bend that way." Mary chuckled, "I did too at first. But as I kept trying, my body eventually did what was needed. Now lets try again." Kyle groaned as Mary smiled and they began doing the stretch again. The demon looked on from a distance. Good thing I never had to take Kogan. That looks painful.
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"Ready?"
"No. My whole body hurts." The demon laughed. "You haven't begun to know pain yet Kyle. Now lets start." The demon charged at Kyle and began punching. Kyle did his best to dodge and block when suddenly the demon tripped him and jumped back. "I think you should go back to Kogan, Kyle. You still don't move your feet." Kyke grunted and flipped himself up before charging at the demon. He kick but was easily dodged. Before the demon moved though Kyle threw out a punch. The demons' eyes widenend and he quickly vanished and appeared behind Kyle. But he was anticipated. Kyle had spun his kick around and hit the demon square in the chest. The demon stumbled back from the unexpected hit and Kyle took the opportunity to spin around and aim a punch for his face. The demon smiled and vanished. Kyle turned around to hit him but was suddenly hit from behind. "A smart warrior never uses the same trick too much. I've been using my speed to appear and attack from behind. You began to learn it and set up appropriate reactions but just now, I vanished and you spun around only to be attacked from the direction you just ignored. I let you assume I always attacked from the back so that when I decided to make my move, you wouldn't see it coming. That's one of the fundamentals of fighting, expect the unexpected." Kyle grunted as he got up. "Still though, that was quite good Kyle. You really have improved since I started training you." Kyle smirked, "Thanks now lets get back to business." The demon smirked and they charged at each other.
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Kyle was sitting at the computer doing various things while Mary was napping and the demon was outside meditating. Kyle stretched his arms and yawned. Pretty quiet tonight. I'm gonna need to go stock up on food soon. I wonder if- A loud explosion was heard. Kyle quickly typed up something in the computer as Mary can out. "What was that?" Kyle quickly got up and grabbed his sword. "Cpu says that wasn't a normal quake or rock slide. Come on!" The two of them rushed out to see the demon looking up, his eyes wide with shock. "So Mary, your here to?" Mary froze and looked up as well. "It can't be..."
"Can't be what?" Kyle looked at the two before looking up. He saw Byron and his crew but there was one more. "So Xenex, I see you've taken another apprentice. Is he any good?" Kyle looked at him for a moment before looking at Mary and the demon. Xenex? Is that his name? "What's wrong? Is it really that shocking to see me alive? Well either way I'm going to kill you."
"What happened Novek? You vanished after the-"
"Shut up. You have no idea what it was like. I misfire a spell and vanish. When I come to I find out that everyone I ever cared about is dead! And its all your fault!"
"That was an acident Novek! I never meant to hurt them!" Novek looked at him with disgust. "Spare me your lies. At least accept your punishment and die honorably." Novek brought out his weapon and that's when Kyle noticed something. His armor looked almost exactly like the demon's but it was silver and gold instead of black and red. His sword looked similar as well. "Uh... who is this guy?" Mary finally managed to talk. "That's... that's Novek. He's... he's..." That's when the demon came in.
"He's my brother."

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Chapter Nine: The Truth Behind His Title

"His brother? But... didn't you say he was the last of his kind?" Mary nodded, "We thought he was dead which would make him the last Lunar Everto." Novek began to fly down to attack. Before anybody else could react the demon was already in the air matching blades with him. Kyle and Mary got ready to go help when Byron dropped down in front of them. "Nobody is to interfere with them. You want to get involved then you go through us." He turned back to look at the brothers. "Besides I doubt any of us could stop that without dying." Mary and Kyle both relented and looked up to see them.
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"You're gonna pay for killing everyone, brother."
"I'm telling you it was an acident!" Novek laughed, "Xenex. Do you really expect me to believe that was an acident?"
"Yes! You know me, I'd never hurt them. I wouldn't be able to live with myself then."
"LIES! You were a bloody demon then and now! I'm going to avenge them!" Novek charged in and slashed at Xenex's head. He was quickly parried ans they both began slashing and parrying each other at a rapid pace. Each move was flawlessly made and yet neither could land a blow. It's like fighting... "A mirror, right Xenex? Well it should be. We both trained under father and we use nearly the same techniques. Including this." Novek vanished and Xenex was suddenly blocking a slash at his hip. The two began slashing at each once more at an even faster rate. Sparks from their colliding blades began to light up the night sky. Gusts of wind were forming from the impact of these evenly matched warriors. Finally the both flew back from each other. Both were panting from exhaustion. "You...won't...win...Xenex...I...I...I will destroy you!" Novek vanished and appeared from below with a slash which Xenex easily parried. Xenex aimed a kick at Novek's head but his foot was grabbed. "Got you!" Novek began to fly straight down as fast as he could, dragging Xenex behind. Suddenly Novek began to spin Xenex around him before throwing him directly at the ground. Xenex landed on his back and made a large crater on impact. As the smoke cleared Xenex was standing, apparently unharned. "I see words are useless brother. Then fine, I'll just beat the truth into you." Xenex vanished and before Novek could react he was kneed in the gut. As Novek coughed up blood he was bombarded with a flurry of punches. Novek couldn't even react. He was just getting pounded without any mercy. Xenex kicked him down and as Novek went to the ground, Xenex appeared and stomped him in creating a crater with his brothers body. Xenex lifted up Novek and began to punch him again. Finally Xenex hit Novek so hard he went flying and skidded on the ground. When Novek stopped moving he struggled to stand but was suddenly pinned down with a sword to his throat. "Don't force me to put your blood on my hands brother." There were tears building in his eyes. Novek began to laugh, "Ha...ha...ha. "After all this time...I...I still can't...can't beat you, brother. Quit your whining." Xenex got off him and put his sword away. "Aren't you going to kill me Xenex?" He shook his head. "I can't. You're my brother." Novek stood up. "You know I won't stop until I avenge them right?" Xenex turned to face him. "What if I can ressurect them?" Novek's eye's widened in shock. "Impossible."
"Well I've found a way...to bring everyone back."
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Byron was getting impatient. "Why isn't that Death demon dead yet?" Kyle and Mary exvhanged a quick nod and both punched Byron in the back of his head, knocking him out. As the other three came, Novek appeared in front of them. "No. Just grab him and let's go." Jet looked like he was going to say something but then was silenced by a look from him. Jet went and grabbed Byron before they all vanished is a white light. Xenex slowly walked up to them. Kyle and Mary both ran out to him. "You ok?" Xenex smiled, "I'll be alright." Kyle looked at him sternly. "What exactly was he talking about by 'avenging them'? In fact, I need to know. Everything." Mary looked at him, "Kyle! Isn't that a little rude?" Kyle contined to stare at Xenex, "Rude or not, I need to know. I'm not going to let things from your past risk my life anymore without me knowing. Either you talk or you leave."
"Kyle!" Xenex interuppted her, "No, he's right Mary. I've been putting him at risk and he doesn't even know why. He deserves to know." Xenex looked at Mary and then back at Kyle.
"My name is Xenex Coros. I recieved the title of Death Demon because on a night like this, around two hundred years ago, I killed every Lunar and Solar Everto there was."

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Chapter Ten: The Story Of My Life Begins...

The three were sitting around the table. Xenex was looking down while Mary and Kyle watched him. "Where to start? Umm..... well I guess for it to make sense I should start with my childhood. Everything started there... I was born shortly before the First Great War with my brother, Novek. Other then the eyes and hair we looked exactly alike. I had two older sisters named Sela and Seleen. They both looked exactly alike with deep blue eyes and midnight blue hair that flowed down their backs. The only way we could tell them apart is from a scar Sela got below her eyes about a year before I was born. My father was leader of the Lunar Clan. My first few years are a blur because I was too young to remember them. After the first grest war, the Lunar and Solar Clans both realized the potential of a unity between them. So for both political and mutual benifit, or clans became one known as the Heavens Clan. Things started about two years after the union...."
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"Now put all your strength into your swing and aim for the same place boys."
"Yes, father." ,answered two voices in unison. Two boys were swinging wooden swords at a practice dummy. One child had shaggy black hair and pure black eyes. There other had spiked red hair and red eyes. They both swung their wooden swords and one of the training dummy's broke in half. A large man with spiked black hair and blood red eyes walked over to it. "Very good Novek. That's the third one this week." As the father looked down and stuck his tongue out at the other boy. He turned back as the father stood up and walked over to his other son's training dummy. "You have the same problem Sela had, you hit the same spot perfectly but you don't put enough power into your swings. Have you been keeping up with all your strength exercises?" The boy quickly nodded. "Xenex, you know I don't like it when you lie."
"But I really have! I just haven't been using as much weight cause it hurts my arms to do as much as you said." The father smiled, "That means its working son. Don't take the easy way anymore. It doesn't get you anywhere in life." The man stood up and looked at his sons. "Alright, we're done for the day. You can go have fun." The boys smiled and ran out the door. The father chuckled as he turned to the dummies.

"I did it again! And you still haven't!" Novek taunted. "Yeah well at least I hit the same spot like he says! You hit everywhere!" Xenex countered. He hated this, everytime father praised Novek or scolded him his brother would act like he was the best. "Why hit the same spot? If you hit all over then you win faster."
"No!" "Yeah!" "No!" Yeah!" This continued for another five minutes until someone walked up behind them. "Hey'a squirts! What'cha arguin' about now?" The two turned to see their sister Sela standing over them. The silver buttons on her jacket put a glare on their eyes. "Nothin'." Novek said smiling. "Anyways sis, I gotta go. A friend of mine got a cool new hoverboard and he said we could try it. Later!" Novek took off in a rush and Sela knelt down to Xenex's hieght. "He pickin' on you again?" Xenex looked down, "No." Sela put her hand on his shoulder. "Xenex, if he's messin' with you then you should tell us. Me, Seleen, mom and dad would all make sure he stops bothering you." Xenex looked up, "He wasn't bothering me. He was bragging about how he broke another dummy today."
"Again? Isn't that the third time this week?" Xenex sighed, "Yeah. Father says I need to get stronger. I hit the same spot but I still don't break it." Sela smiled, "Yeah I used to have that problem to. Been cuttin' back on the wieghts?" Xenex nodded, "Yeah. How'd you fix it and get stronger?" Sela turned Xenex's face to look at hers. "I listened to dad and did what he said. Broke it on my very next try. Now you quit worryin' about that and go have some fun. I hear your girlfriend is lookin' for ya." Xenex stepped back, "She's not my girlfriend!" Sela chuckled, "Well either way, she's lookin' for ya. And its rude to keep a lady waiting so you'd best hurry." Xenex ran off as Sela smiled to herself and continued walking.

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Chapter Eleven: Attack

"Hurry up Xenex!" The young boy rushed up to a girl with blond hair that went to behind her knees. Her golden eyes seemed to sparkle. "What is it Mary?" Little Mary smiled, "Well remember how I said something important was coming?" Xenex nodded. "Well... it's here!" Xenex begwn to show as much enthusiasm as Mary was. "Really?"
"Well, tomorrow really. But we can go watch them practice and set up everything. And my parents already got tickets for tomorrow so we can go."
"Then lets go!" The two rushed off with huge grins on their faces.
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"And then this one guy started doing all these tricks with fire while another was doing stuff with lightning!" Xenex was estatic and telling his family about the stuff he saw. They were eating dinner. The sisters were talking about something on their own while the mother was quietly eating with a smile on her face. The father was listening to his son ramble on as Novek silently just picked at his food. "It was really cool! I want to go again." The father smiled, "Sounds like fun. But sadly we can't go right now. Theres some very important things coming up that I have to take care of. And your mother will be busy with her classes so we won't be able to take you. I'm sorry Xenex but you'll have to wait for the next time." Xenex frowned but understood, so he quickly went back to his dinner. The father then turned to Novek. "So what did you do today?" He continued silently picking at his food until he spoke. "Nothing."
"Oh? You must have done something." Novek turned his head, "I didn't do anything dad." The mother looked up and spoke in a gentle voice. "His friends are upset with him." The father turned to her while Novek looked down. "Why?" She looked at Novek for a moment before speaking. "Well one of his friends recieved an expense new toy for their birthday and they were taking turns playing with it. When it was Noveks turn he did something and it broke." Novek cut in quickly, "It wasn't my fault! We were all having fun with his new hoverboard. On my turn I went for a really cool trick but a guy came rushing through and I crashed into him. I didn't mean to. Honest." The father gave his son a gentle but stern look. "Did you apologise?"
"Yeah but they still yelled at me. Now they won't let me play with them." The father silently ate a little while Novek just stared at his food. "Let them get over it and then go back and play with them. As long as you're sorry and it was an acident then they won't be mad forever." The family finished the rest of the meal in silence. As everybody finished, the father got up and began to walk away. The mother looked at him for a moment, "Going so soon honey?" He turned back with a serious look on his face. "I already spoke with you about this. You know how important this meeting is." She smiled a bit, "Oh yes, I forgot. Well good luck then. We all love you." He smiled and left while she began to gather the plates. The sisters both got up simultaneously. "Night mom." they said in unison. Novek got up and said his goodnights next. Xenex got up to help his mother. "Mom, what's father going to do at this meeting?" She smiled at him, "His usual routine. He'll speak about what needs to be done and such and do his best to keep everyone happy."
"But why did you say good luck then? You only say that when he goes and does dangerous things." She looked shocked for moment, "Really? Do I really only say it on the dangerous ones? I never noticed that." She went back to what she was doing. "Mom. You didn't tell me why you said good luck. Do you think he might get hurt?" She remained silent as she cleaned the plates. "Mom?" She stayed silent. "Mom? Are you worried about father?"
"You father will be fine Xenex. Please go to bed."
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Everyone was sleeping peacefully. The entire clan seemed to be sleeping. There wasn't a sound to be heard, even the bugs were quiet. There was a flash in the sky, followed by a small silver dot falling down. It looked like a shooting star. Suddenly there was an explosion as the dot touched the city ground. Xenex and Novek awoke with a start. Before they could even wonder thier sister Seleen came into the room looking worried. "Quick! Come on, let's go!" The boys rushed to follow thier sister. They were quickly joined by Sela and thier mother. Sela tossed a staff over to Seleen. It was pure black metal with a large blue gem at the top. Sela was also holding her claymore. It was pure black with blue spikes surrounding the top. Sela also handed a sword to both Xenex and Novek. "Follow mom and don't stop. Understand?" The two boys nodded and they followed thier mother out the building. The sisters went out a side door. "Dad warned us this might happen. No wonder mom was so worried."
"Sela, do you think they'll be ok?"
"Of course Seleen. Mom's taking them to the safe house until this is all over. But you should concentrate more on the fight we're about to go to." The two rushed on as flames from the explosion continued to spread.

[GrandShadow]

Chapter Twelve: When Everything Changed

Fire was spreading through the city. As more buildings collapsed under thier own pressure, Xenex, Novek andbthier mother ran through the back allies towards a safe area. "Mom! What's going on?"
"Now's not the time Novek, just keep running!" Novek quietly obeyed and continued running. Soon the came upon the main street. "The temple is just up the street. Boys! I want you to keep running no matter what! Understand? No matter what." The boys nodded and the three of them began to run up the street. Suddenly a large man in all white jumped out. "Not do fast! Your his wife right? The wife of the Lunar clans' leader? And his sons too. I musta hit the jackpot!" The mother stood between the man and her children. "You won't lay a finger on them!" The man laughed. "Pretty bold claim for someone so fragile." He quickly rushed forward and hut hit her. She was slammed against the wall and fell unconcious. There was a small bit of blood coming ftom her head. "Mom!" both boys screamed in unison. The man threw a punch at the kids. Both jumped back. "Xenex we've got to run! Mom told us to run no matter what." Novek turned, ready to run. "No." Novek turned to his brother. "What do you ,ean no? Mom said run so I'm gonna run!" He turned again but this time Xenex grabbed him. "No. I'm gonna get Mom and take her with us!" He unsheathed the sword his sister gane him and rushed the man. "Oh this should be fun." He threw out a punch as soon as Xenex came near. The boy quickly dodged and slashed but to now avail as it was blocked by body armor. The man laughed as he kicked the boy back. Xenex quickly got up again and charged, but this time he wasn't alone. Novek had unsheathed his sword and charged in with his brother. The man tried to punch them but missed as both spun around him and swung at his back. Again his armor protected him from harm and he kicked back causing the boys to jump away. Xenex then charged in from the mans left as Novek charged his right. The man simply waited and spun fast with his fists raised, hitting both the boys down. "You were obviously trained by your father, you look and fight just like him. But your nowhere near as dangerous. I wouldn't be afriad of you even if your pop was here to stop me." The two boys struggled to thier feet. "Still gonna fight? Fine then, I'll just kill ya." The boys charged but instead of swinging thier swords each raised thier hand and began chanting. Suddenly lightning fired from thier hands and struck the man. He screamed in pain and be fore he could react, both boys pierce right through the softend metal, striking his heart on both sides. Novek collapsed on the spot, exhausted from using the spell. Xenex stood a little longer before blacking out himself.
"Xenex!"
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Xenex woke with a start. He looked around to notice that he was in his room. His brother wasn't there and his father was sitting at the foot of his bed. "Father?" The father quickly looked to his son and hugged him. "Xenex... I was so worried."
"Where's Novek?"
"He's outside with your sisters."
"Where's mom?" The father pulled back. He looked at his son with a sorrowful look. "Xenex... I... I'm afraid... she... she didn't make it. I'm sorry. I showed up too late to save her. She died." Xenex didn't show any sign, or emotion but just stared down. "I showed up just I saw you and your brother kill the man who hurt her. This whole attack had been planned, the conference I went to was meant to lure our strongest away. Those people had never wanted peace but rather they wanted to destroy us. Xenex... I'm sorry. It's all my fault." Xenex remained silent. "Please... say something." He stayed silent. The father sighed and stood up. "I'm...I'm very proud of you and you're brother. You handled yourselves well. I'll bring a lunch for you later." He left as Xenex stayed silent, still trying to accept the fact that he failed to save her like he tried.

[GrandShadow]

Chapter Thirteen: A Prophecy For The Twins

It had been two weeks since the attack on the Lunar clan. It was discovered that the attack was orchestrated by some warriors that resented the clans involvement in the First Great War. Already rumors had spead concerning Xenex and Novek and how they had managed to kill a soldier. By the Lunar clans warrior traditions they were men by killing thier first foe, but by the clans standards for children they were little monsters for even holding a sword. Thier father held even more blame because it was his actions in the war that directly caused the attack. Some of the clan members began to lose faith in the leading family. Others believed that it couldn't be avoided. Either way, the twins didn't care. Novek tried to play with his normal friends but thier parents dragged thier children away, saying not to play with the little monster. Xenex was worse. After finally waking up he had remained secluded in his room, not speaking, not eating, nothing. When he finnaly came out barely anybody believed it was him. People knew Xenex as a cheerful and kind boy that loved to share happiness with whoever he saw. Now Xenex was distant and emotionless as if he was merely living because he was forced to. Xenex applied himself to his training, and soon he mastered everything his father taught him. Magic, swordsmanship, anything, he mastered it all. He was smarter and stronger then most in the clan and in a simple training match with his father, he won. Yet nothing changed. He still stayed emotionless and withdrawn and whenever he wasn't training he was in his room, staring at the ceiling. His sisters tried to cheer him up, but they couldn't even make him acknowledge thier presence. His father tried on several occasions but each time Xenex merely told him to go away. Novek seemed to be the only person he would talk to and even then it was nothing more than a few sentences before Xenex would just go back to staring at the ceiling. Novek had tried to train but suddenly his skill was gone and he couldn't even scratch wood with a sword. He tried to make new friends but kept meeting the same reaction from the childrens parents. He began to hate everyone. The clan because they called him monsters, his sisters for giving him the sword that caused his problems. His father for causing the attack. The twins only found solice in each other and tried to avoid everything else as much as possible.

"It's my fault. My boys hate the world all becsuse of me."
"No. Your actions may have been a part of it but it was not your fault." The father was speaking with two old women. Each was blind and each one seemed older then time itself. "Please bring your sons before us." One said. The other nodded, "We have had a vision concerning them and the future of the clan." The father simply nodded and left.
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An hour later and the two boys were sitting in front of the women. "Elders. I brought my sons like you asked."
"Xenex." One said. "Novek." said the other. Suddenly thier eyes glowed and they spoke in unison.
"Though born together, they mustn't share.
The rule of the clan, only one may claim.
One will harm it, then will save it.
One will leave it, then return to it.
Neither can lead while the other is here.
Brother will kill brother.
The victor will lead in peace forevermore."
The glow left the elders eyes and both boys looked at them in confusion and shock. "What is the meaning of this?! Brother kill brother? Harm and leave the clan? Explain your prophecy elders!" The father seemed to be holding himself back from exploding in rage. "Exactly as said. One of these two will harm the clan, then save it from such harm." One said. "The other will leave for reasons unknown but return to the home in which they belong." Said the other. "One will kill the other then lead the clan to an everlasting peace." One said. "Think back on all our predictions. Have we ever been wrong?" Said the other. The father looked down at his sons. Both was looking at the other in fear.