Oh-ho-ho, I will.

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With a fierce roar, the clone erupted and drew it's sword and scythe. He went to Ma Chao and they crossed weapons! Sounds of the clanging can be heard through the air. At the last moment, Ma Chao was able to knock the clone back and quickly went into defensive position with Spear Master. The Clone then flew up into the sky

Now...

He began to twirl his sword and scythe together, at the same time, creating a dark vortex, right in front of him.

Shocking Hell Sphere!

The vortex became a Dark Sphere of electrial energy and then, the clone whirled it at the Resistance force, that was right below him. It collided with the ground, and shocked everyone within the vicinity. The screams of the warriors could be heard, but they managed to withstand the force of the shock. They recovered. The Clone then dived towards them, at amazing speed, and then used another move.

Dark Barrier Explosion!

He threw his fist onto the ground , creating a Dark Barrier around him and explosion that made everyone fly away. Viper and Venom, withstood the force of it. The three them commenced their attack!

Show me what you can do, Resistance force, surely, you are not that easy to kill!

He laughed sinisterly and then attacked.

Spawn was indeed powerful, but I am not so weak as to flee at the first sign of trouble, nor were my allies. We quickly regained our composure and met Spawn's attack with our own. Nagamasa and Kanetsugu kept the lesser demons in check while Ma Chao and I fought with Spawn, it seems my body has been strengthened after my encounter with Zuo Ci, probably from when I was healed, Ma Chao also seems strengthened by Zuo Ci's magic. As strong as we had become, however, it would take more than that to defeat Spawn, for now we were not enough, all we could do was hold him off and hope we could survive. Spawn was unable to match our skill, though his sheer power made up for it, it wasn't quite enough for him to gain the upper hand though.

I swung from one side and Ma Chao from another, Spawn stopped our weapons with each of his own. His strength was great, but with two of us against him, could he turn the tables in his favour, or can we drive him off? If only we had more help, I would have felt we had more chance of surviving. All we could do for then was to let our skills guide us...

The clone continued to wage war against the Resistance. He saw Ma Chao and Spear Master try to strike at him, but he managed to guard against it and broke the deadlock. He then raised his scythe and swung it down, attempting to impale Spear Master with the tip of the Scythe, but Spear Master quickly evaded the strike. Spawn then used one of his special attacks.

The Resistance is more powerful, than I thought. The clone said in his mind. Amusing, I want to make their suffering long and hard!

And so, he threw one of his hands into the air, letting go of his scythe, and then formed an unbreakable Dark Barrier, that can't even be broken by Taoism or mere physical attacks.

Now, we shall fight...to the death, without any interference with the rest of the Oda.

He gave an evil grin and this part of the Resistance was isolated from help.

What will they do now?

Very nice of you to ask Spawn

It seemed there was no other choice but to fight as long as we could last. Survival at that point was unlikely, but even certain death was not enough to break my resolve. I would fight until my last breath, which I anticipated to be very soon.

Although my use in magic was still limited, I decided to try out some of what Zuo Ci had taught me. I used my tags to summon a firey pheonix aimed straight at Spawn. The attack did more damage than I anticipated, and the barrier around us weakened. He recovered quickly and set the barrier to full strength again. It seemed the only way to stop Spawn, and indeed secure our own lives was to use what little magic I was able to, that was the only weakness I could find. Physical attacks were next to useless compared to spells. I used the same spell again, however, having already seen this attack before, Spawn easily repelled it. I had to alternate my attacks, so he wouldn't be able to predict my movements.

Another one I was taught was to use my weapon to draw out even greater power, the decoration on my spear depicted a dragon, this next spell was used to bring the dragon to life in all five elemental forms. Using this spell, Spawn was forced to fend off five dragons of fire, water, metal, wind and earth...

hope you dont mind me finding a weakness Spawn but I would like to live to fight another day. any problems just let me know n i'll sort it

5Rings

Sorry its so long, but its realllly good i promise!

"I.... Hate Demons!!!" Musashi bellowed above the noise of battle, forcing me to almost be impaled because i was laughing so hard.
"You fool!" i yelled in reply. "You almost killed me!" i said as i kept laughing while fighting a particularly strong demon. I decided it was time to end it so i uppercutted him with the hilt of my sword, and blasted fire into his skull, incinerating him.

"These bloody bas*ards are fickle arent they?" i asked Musashi, revelling in the glory of battle.
"You can say that again man," replied Musashi, decapitating three demons at once.

The attack had been so sudden, but something was bound to happen i thought. It had been going so well for so long that i knew something was bound to happen. Oh well. We can rebuild.
I learned a lot from Artirtico as the battle started. Apprently this guy, Spawn, was one bad a$$ demon and he was attacking Edo castle. What i then found out from Masashige, one of my fifty, was that the general of the battle, was the actual guy, not one of three clones he had that were attacking Edo castle and Spear Master, as my various spy's had gotten word to me about. Ah so spawn was one of the bad guys... who knew??

"Where is Lord 5Rings?" asked one of my spies, looking around.
"Your Lord is right here, Sessai" i replied, swinging one of my swords in an arc, cutting off a demons arm.

Sessai fought over to where i was, killing eight and wounding a score more.

"Sire, i bring word from Lord Artirtico. he says he may have found an oppurtunity."
"You are sure??"
"of course sire"
"Then i must leave to his side. MASASHIGE!!" I bellowed; and moments later, he was at my side.
"Yes sire?" he asked, bowing and simultaniously stabbing a demon in the belly.
"Call up my fifty, we are to carve the way through to where Lord Artirtico is."
"Yes Sire"
"oh and Masashige..."
"Yes Lord?"
"Tell them i have a new lesson for them after the battle."

With that i walked away from masashige's smiling face. He was the star pupil, learning as fast as i had, if not faster. I wonder how he would fare against musashi, i wondered. Putting that in its own compartment, i whistled a high shrill whistle. At once, Phoenix was seen galloping toward me. He stopped on a dime at my feet and whinnied happily, enjoying the call.

"Lets ride" i said almost at a whisper, stroking his mane with joy.

Moments later fifty horses joined mine, and i laughed merrily as i saw another horse gallop out from the stable to come up next to me.

"What are you doing here old friend?" i asked, looking at the smile on Musashi's face.
"I am going to where the battle is 5Rings... where are you going?" he asked with one eyebrow arched.
"hahahaha. Where the battle is as well!"

I looked at him and then started to concentrate. The fire inside me burned brightly, white hot. I channeled it from inside to my body. My fifty looked in amazement as the human torch i had become enveloped Phoneix, and it didnt even faze him. His steps left burn marks, and the demons he hit immediately burned into flames and died.

Musashi saw the white glow of my fire and he looked down at himself. He immediately was covered in Green fire. His whole appearance had changed as well. his hair was longer, and dark green. his hands became a lighter green and his eyes burned white. He let his color flow onto his horse and at once us both were running over demons, letting them burst into flame.

I looked over at my almost brother and smiled.
"So you've discovered the heritage of our powers hmm?" i asked as a halo formed around his head, illuminating the darkness.
"Yes brother," he replied in a layered tone, his eyes burning all the brighter. "We... are the Angels of the Elements!"
"We are actually called Elemental Angels Musashi" i said as i too transformed, my skin becoming three different colors, orange, dark red and yellow.
"Have you gotten your wings yet my brother?" Musashi asked, genuinly concerned, all the while barbecuing demons.

At once i stopped and my company stopped too, dismounted and fanned out, killing all outside the circle, making sure to protect these two beings that had just appeared it seemed.

"Not yet, but soon old friend, very soon" i replied, smiling and in turn my halo illuminated even more.
"On your birthday?" Musashi asked, looking awestruck.
"Yes" came the reply, both of us being the only ones who knew my birthday.

It was a long time ago that i learned the secret to my powers. and to get your wings, you must have mastered all of the elements, and have done so for five years. Musashi, as i had just discovered, very recently mastered them all. I on the other hand, had mastered them almost five years ago. the fifth anniversary of this being on my birthday.

You first transform uncontrollably when you have mastered all the elements. Afterwards however, you transform by choice. When you became close to getting your wings, your skin would split into three colors instead of one, as musashi's was. All Elemental Angels had their own color. Mine being red and Musashi's being green. We attained a higher peak for our senses, being able to hear miles away, see thousands of feet, run faster and become inhumanly strong.

That is why i have my fifty i thought with a smile. and soon, my five hundred! I accurately guaged all of my students, and masashige will be transforming tonight, after i give him a private lesson. the healing lesson. but wait... i thought....

"You lying sack of manure!" i hollered, pushing musashi. "You knew what i was doing when i healed myself! why didnt you cut me down?!"
"To see this my lord" came the answer, in the most sincerest way i had ever heard from him.

We both smiled and i whistled a low rolling whistle. At once All fifty resaddled and waited.

"Lets see how we are welcomed this time" i said still transformed with long hair, fiery eyes and a halo, glowing white hot, laughing.
"Good thinking my brother, good thinking indeed." Musashi Replied.

At once all 52 of us galloped on to where Artirtico was supposed to be, Musashi and I in front enveloped in fire, the fifty behind all smiling wildly with sharp weapons and a hopeful look in front of them, their future...

Damn this Taoist he replied. Guess there is no other choice, but to go into my true form!

The clone created a barrier around himself, while still keeping the larger barrier intact. He began to meditate.

After several ours, an explosion of light occured and for some reason, his looks has changed. He had become even more demonic and evil looking, and no longer was he called Spawn. He was now called, "Orga, - the God of Death'
This was his true form. The actual Spawn and other clone did the same thing, and now, Orga appeared. The light blinded the warriors around him, as well as his two grunts. Then, the warriors saw the newly appeared Orga. His previous form, Spawn, was his concealed form, but now, at full power, he gained great strength, speed, skill, and agility. The faction looked in fear, as Orga appeared, but they are still determined to fight.

This here is my true foru. he said in a demonic voice. Now, Resistance, prepare to meet your end!

That's fine, you've got to repel me off somehow.

"Hmm... Spawn has to resort to this? I guess... I can come out of hiding."

The fire dragon suddenly goes to attack Spawn as he meditates but is engulfed by a sudden tornado completely eradicating it. Then out of nowhere the wind dragon attacks the earth dragon locking them in a stale mate. The a figure appears infront of the barrier just made by Spawn.

His longish brown hair kept up only by a teal head band. His armor cut off to reveal one his left torso going down and stopping right at his stomach. His poofy pants flowing in the wind around him.

"Did you miss me?"

Orga? That's what he said, he blew my dragons back, but they were still intact. Using yet another spell, I commanded the dragons to fuse into one.

The new dragon changed appearence, he had devil like horns, five tails, two pairs arms and legs. His tails each depicted the elements, he had power over all five, along with another - death...

Ok guys I need to go now, sorry Spawn but I've got work in the morrow. Continue your story and control me as you like and I'll look at it in the morning

So, Singe, you are back.

He said, giving a grin and then saw the 5 elemental dragons, Spear Master summoned, combine into one.

5 dragons fused into one? Hah, and it is immortal, you say? I guess I can use this dragon, as a punching bag, for my new form!

But Orga had to get used to the form first, to fully use all the powers, to an extent. He hasn't been in that form, for a long time, so it took sometime to get used too. But, to display his new powers, he vanished in the blink of an eye, and appeared right near Spear Master.

Do you fear death?

The clone said, in an evil voice. He placed his sword onto his neck.

Taoist, you may have the spells of an enchanted being, but what good does that do you, if you cannot fight yourself?

And so, he disappeared again and appeared before Singe.

It's time to play with them.he said, in a dark tone.

Singe laughed at Orga's blood lust.

"I go away for awhile and what do you do? Get yourself into this mess... I mean come on Orga. You knew I wouldn't ditch you. not after what you did for me back then."

He gripped his staff... And got into stance.

"This dragon... Is made up of two elements... those two elements if we can control maybe enough to make it vulnerable enough to destroy it... but to reach those elements... that is the problem."

He then charged the dragon and using amazing speed struck it in many different places then jumped back next to Orga.

"Yep... thats definetly a dragon."

"What makes you say that?"

"It smells like a dragon."

Well then, I think it's time to slay a dragon! There is one way to separate the combined dragon, into the 5 it used to be. And then, that's when we can control them. That way, is to strike the tails controlling the elements. he said to Singe.

Hmm, we could use our teleportation abilities to do so, but that dragon is stronger than I thought and could see our movement. So, what to do. I got it, attack the Taoist!

Eugh - where did all of the magic suddenly erupt from...

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Artirtico

Demon after Demon fell to Artirtico's blades. Next to him, Lu Meng was swinging his White Tiger Glaive intensely, cutting down equally as many as Artirtico. A brief break in enemies allowed Artirtico to look around for a few moments, surveying the battlefield. To the right, Zhao Yun was weaving around Wang Ping, Dragon Spear and Longsword working in perfect unison, with a similar image being obtained after looking left, this time with the Blue Wyvern working with the longsword of Li Dian. Although large numbers of Demon troops had fallen, many humans lives had also ended and those still remainng were breathing heavily on the edge of exhaustion.

A fresh charge of Demon troops prompted Artirtico to sound the call of support. Moments later Ma Dai's cavalry charged in, past Artirtico, their commander winking as he rode past. Artirtico smiled. So she had arrived.

The horsemen split into three, each forming into it's own line, lead by Ma Dai, Zhao Tong and Zhang Hu, cutting three swathes through Spawns forces. As the progress of the cavalry slowed, Artirtico, Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao mounted a new charge, clearing away any demons the other three generals had left behind.

Now was time to call over 5Rings and Musashi. With a combined effort they would have no trouble piercing through this now weakened area of Spawns army. Just as the messenger left however, the demon army suddenly forced onwards with unnatural ferocity. Spawn himself was behind this, giving his troops the usual villainous 'defeat the enemy now or face my wrath' type command.

All 9 generals soon found themselves surrounded, their men falling all around them, horses bolting and more and more demons advancing. Spawn now advanced towards the nearest of the generals - Zhao Yun, who was duelling multiple demon commanders at once. With Zhao Yun's back turned, Spawn summoned a bolt of energy and hurled it towards Zhao Yun. Spawn stood sneering, expecting to hear the clunk of the great general falling to the ground...but it didn't come...Zhao Yun appeared to not even notice that he was behind him or that the blast had been fired. Spawn tried again, forming nine small beams that targetted each of the nine surrounded generals. He watched in dismay as none of them connected, the one fired at Artirtico even rebounding back towards Spawn. He was forced to defend himself from the beam by creating an energy shield in front of him.

Artirtico, recognising that Spawn had fired the beams calmly walked across towards him, straight through the energy barrier, causing it to shatter like glass. Demon and Human alike turned to view Spawns horrified face, confused as to what was going on. Mulitple energy blasts of various sorts were shot towards Artirtico but all just fizzled out as they got near to him.

"What anti-devilry is this!"

"Magic has never had any effect on me for some reason...ever since I was born.."

With Artirtico separate from the other eight generals, Spawn once again summoned the beams to eliminate them all but once again, none made contact.

"It seems to be rather contagious", Artirtico said smugly. "No magic will ever hurt those who've had physical contact with me"

Spawn was raging uncontrollably for several minutes, his armies unsure as to what to do until an explosion of light lit up around him. Upon looking at Spawn after the light had dimmed, Artirtico saw that he had physically altered, now looking more powerful than ever.

"Look upon true power Artirtico! You face Orga - the God of death!"

"Oh but Spawn suited you ever so well...I think I'll stick with Spawn"

Orga summoned a huge shockwave of energy, the air current rippling for miles around before unleashing the blast straight at Artirtico...to see it disappear before it reached him.

"What did I tell you Spawn"

"Fine, so be it" Orga drew his weapons and advanced towards Artirtico "Surprise, Surprise!"

"Likewise", was all Artirtico said, staying routed to the spot.

The ground began to shake, rumbling loudly, The demons began to panic in fear of the unknown and then from behind Artirtico charged an army of elephants, mount and rider dressed in hard wooden armour. It was only when they got closer that the demons realised the true size of the beasts and that all of the riders were in fact female.

"What are these?", cried Orga, "They didn't show up in the first campain against Orochi, what are they doing here now!"

King Mulu smiled in glee at the site of the demon forces in utter panic. Orga watched as the first lines of his troops were trambled under the elephants. "Archers! Shoot them down!" Orga's archers fired at the incoming elephants but all of the arrows just rebounded off of the armour they were wearing. Wu Tugu laughed heartily as he watched his armour work wonders once again. "Set the arrows on fire this time! Now fire!"

Artirtico now looked worried...the Nan forces would be destroyed in the fire attack! King Duosi now took his turn to smile however as the fire arrows too bounced off the armour without any effect. Zhuge Liang's teachings about how the poisonous swamp water could be used as a fire-proof layer was working wonders indeed.

The Archers were now being trampled, Orga now himself in danger. The demon commander and forces were in utter dissarray. Zhu Rong, commandess of the Nan took to the front, riding straight at Orga and threw her Boomerang at him. Orga tried to block it but had lost control by then, so with a dull thunk, the Boomerang hit him in the face. Unused to pain, Orga immediately teleported himself away to safety. "That should sting for a while!", Zhu Rong said triumphantly.

With the commander gone, the demon force began to flee, straight into the paths of 5Rings and Musashi, who made short work of the morale-less troops in their new allpowerful forms.

The generals all met briefly after the battle, with 5Rings and Musashi both revealing their newly found power. They offered to teach Artirtico and the other generals how to use magic but were quickly turned down by both Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao who both stated that it was dishonorable and that they would only fight in a respectable manner rather than resorting to such acts. Lu Meng looked very interested but knew that he, nor any of the other generals that had been with Artirtico could ever harnes any such power.

"I think it would be best to always stay a few feet apart eh 5Rings...I'm not sure what could happen if you and I came into contact..."

"Agreed...Lady Zhu Rong, what about you? You haven't been with Artirtico before"

Artirtico looked a little bit sheepish, turned to hide his slightly reddening face. "As a matter of fact...we have", said Zhu Rong in a tone as confident as ever.

"Well anyway - there are others in need of our support. Spear Master and Mystic are out there somewhere near the Ji Provinve and could be in any kind of danger. I propose that we give them aid."

"Agreed"

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That was a little bit lengthy

My magic issue sorted In addition! Mystic, near the beginning Artirtico recieved a hug from you so if you want to be immune from the effects of magic, you're free to do so

Orga appeared before them again.

I won't let you have a moments rest. he replied.

With his new powers, he summoned new demons, with one simple phrase "Hell's Demons, arise" Creatures from hell started to appear out of nowhere, and were even more powerful than the previous demons. With that, he called out the order to attack them. He then dropped his sword, only to dissappear into the ground. He gave an evil grin.

Scatter, Blades of Death.

Millions of swords appeared from the ground and then, bursted into millions of tinier ones. The tiny blades killed all that they touch and millions of humans laid dead. All the peons around Artirtico laid dead, as cuts appeared all over their body. His sword then appeared before him. He then teleported to 5Rings, and then blasted him onto the ground. He raised up into the air. He closed his eyes and focused his energy into his sword. He opened his eyes!

Open! Gates of Armageddon!

A portal appeared below them and then started to suck people in and now, the only people left standing are the generals of the Resistance. With the Resistance force all, but gone, he floated down to the ground and then summoned created swords around him. They encircled him, serving as a shield and an offensive. He attacked them!

WOW! So many have happened!
WOW! Spear Master, you're the hero in my story!
Anyway, why are there many magic and Taoism etc? Hey, I also want to make some magic, don't you mind? Just a little magic to revive Lu Xun, please...

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Stupid, so stupid...

Mystic had no choice. She ran away with Lu Xun.

Spear Master, please forgive me. I will join you after I take care of Lu Xun. Just a momment.

By now, Lu Xun's clothes had soaked by his own blood. He had lost many blood and his face was pale from the lack of blood. He barely conscious now. His wounds that he had suffered from being a prisoner in Wu opened up. It was getting worse and worse.

I'm stupid. I should have asked Zuo Ci to cure him before he left.

She had escaped the place. There was a cave there. She entered and lied Lu Xun there. From the distance, she could see the five dragon fused into one.

Everyone fight bravery. I just sit here. I'm useless. Utterly useless... tears started to roll from her eyes. Lord Lu Xun, sorry, I can't live up your expectation. She looked at Lu Xun. His eyes closed.

I wonder... can I do some magic or something like that? I really wish I could... She drew her knees closer to her chest. She buried her face on her hands. Even the smallest magic, a little miracle. I want to make it. I want to help... why am I always so useless?

She saw Lu Xun's face become paler and paler. His body was that of the dead ones. Mystic was panic. She screamed and cried frantically. The blood wouldn't stop. His heart hardly beat. Lord Lu Xun... please, open your eyes... please... She embrace him tightly. Please! Don't leave me alone here! I don't want to leave you...

Seeing no hope, Mystic loosed her embrace. She drew her dagger. I'm homeless, I can still take it. I have no power to help, I can still bear it. But... Her voice broke. I'm masterless, I'd rather die. She closed her eyes and took the dagger to her throat. She could feel the sharp edge of the dagger. Goodbye, everyone... Artirtico, 5Rings, Spear Master. Lord Lu Xun, I will see you soon.

Young girl, do you wish for dead that much?

A voice stopped her from killing her self. She turned to look at the voice behind her. To her surprise, it was... Zuo Ci! She quickly wiped away her tears.

Zuo Ci, I... I'm useless. Nothing will change if I die now.

Zuo Ci smiled at her. Your master still need you.

No, he's already... She couldn't continue. She burst into tears. I leave everything to follow him. He means more than this world for me. I never can tell him that. But, it's too late now. I want to join him in the afterlife. I'll follow him wherever he goes, even to death.

He won't dead now. Zuo Ci said firmly.

Huh?

Yeah. Don't you know? Spear Master can call the dragon, 5Rings can changed his form, Artirtico can't be attacked by Magic...

She cut him off. So what?! They could do those this! And I... I can't help! She said in a frustrated tone.

Zuo Ci laughed. It wouldn't be fair, then. They could do magic when you can't. Right?

They are great warriors. They deserve those power. I'm just a bodyguard, recruited by Lord Lu Xun to protect him. I can't do those magic. I know that I don't deserve it.

That loyalty... don't you ever think that it was some kind of magic?

What?

Believe in yourself. With that, he disappeared.

She was even more confused. My loyalty? A magic? Really? She tilted her head. My loyalty isn't a magic but it might make a miracle, right? She smiled to herself, feeling a little hope in her heart. She approached Lu Xun and knelt beside him.

Lord Lu Xun once told me a tale about a princess who slept for 1000 years, then a fairy told a prince to save her. The prince woke her by... kissing her?! Her face warm. Wait! Can't it mean that... Lord Lu Xun is the princess, Zuo Ci is the fairy, and I'm the prince? She then giggled. Nah, just joking. Well, he's not princess, Zuo Ci isn't fairy, and I'm not a prince. Just a coincidence. She shrugged, then, she embraced Lu Xun again, this time more gently. This time, I can't fail. She then drew her face closer to Lu Xun. So close that she could feel the coldness of his face. Then, she kissed him gently. 'I'm sorry, Lord Lu Xun. This is the only way... You must hate me forever for this.' She spoke mentally.

She broke her kiss. She waited for a second. Could it really work? He was still motionless, and that make her cried again. This time she shouted so loud (even could make the dead live again). LORD LU XUN!!! IF YOU DON'T WAKE UP, I'LL PUNCH YOU AND KICK YOU AND TEACH YOU A LESSON AND GIVE YOU A LONGEST LECTURE EVERYONE COULD HAVE!!! WAKE UP, YOU IDIOT-PYROMANIAC-LAZY-BUM!!!!! She shouted in frustration. She sobbed and cried louder and louder. She buried her face again. She couldn't believe that she was failed...again. Lu Xun was gone... forever.

Mystic, why are you shouting that loud?

She opened her eyes, recognized whose voice it was. She stared at him. Her eyes wide. There he was, trying to sit up. His face and eyes were bright, as usual. It was as if he hadn't ever been wounded before. To her surprise, his clothes was clean, not stained by blood.

Where are we?

Mystic didn't gave any answer. Her heart full of shock, surprise, joy, and happiness. Lu Xun looked at her confusedly.

Mystic, why are you stared at me as if I'm a ghost? He chuckled at Mystic dumbfounded face.

Ghost... she thought. He might be a ghost, not a human anymore. She wanted to know it, so she hugged him so tightly.

This is real! So real! You're not a ghost!
She hugged him tighter and tighter, almost crushed his bone and strangled him.

Of course I'm not! Ugh... That hurts, Mystic. I can't breath.

But she ignored him. She buried her head on his chest and said, almost shouting. WHY?! I HATE YOU! WHY DO YOU ALWAYS MAKE ME SO WORRIED?! DO YOU WANT TO MAKE ME CRAZY??!! YOU'RE IDIOT! REALLY AN IDIOT!

Lu Xun was surprised by her words. He could feel his clothes soaked by her tears. It's okay, Mystic. I'm alright now... Please stop crying. He stroked her hair lightly.

She loosed her embrace (and Lu Xun finally could breath). She pouted and showed an angry face. YOU STUPID! YOU CRAZY! YOU IDIOT! YOU...

He patted her head once and that stopped her from scolding him further. Thanks, Mystic.

She turned away, tried to hide her tears of joy. I-I did nothing... How do you feel?

I'm alright. Really. I don't feel any pain.

I can't trust you. You liar. Again, she tried desperately to hide her sobs.

Yeah. I'm a liar. Actually, I still could feel the pain and the wound didn't recovered by the time 5Rings gave this task. But I lied...

It's okay. She answered shortly, still didn't face Lu Xun

And now, you cured them all. Do you learned some kind of healing magic? I wish I could ask Zuo Ci for help when we arrived Ji Province, but it was impossible when the demon approaching. Finally, you're the one who healed me and revived me. I can't thank enough...

I received his help. She answered. This time, Lu Xun could heard her sobbing.

Mystic, are you crying? He asked concernedly.

This time she turned at him. Tears stained her face and her eyes were red. Her hair damped by sweat and tears. You still asked that? Don't you have any idea how I worried? You're dead that time! And, with a miracle, I could refife you! First I think you're an idiot, but I have realized that your brain is beyond IDIOCY!

He rubbed his head. I'm sorry, Mystic. I... He lowered his gaze.

She wiped her tears and smiled childishly as usual. Nah, it's okay. She stood up and extended her hand to help Lu Xun stand. They need help. We should help them. And please forgive my impoliteness, Lord Lu Xun.

From now on, don't call me 'Lord Lu Xun' anymore. Just call me Lu Xun, okay?

Okay... Lu Xun.

They exited the cave and ran toward the battle.

She then asked jokingly when they are running. How does it feel when you dead?

Well, it's dark. I couldn't see anything. But... I saw a light there. And a hand took me away from the darkness. That hand was yours, Mystic.

They approached Spear Master, Ma Chao, etc.

Mystic? Lu Xun? Spear Master was surprised, followed by the gasp of the others.

Hiya, everybody! She waved her hand at their dumbfounded look.

Lu Xun... live? How could...?

She revived me... from death. Lu Xun gave a smile at Mystic, and she smiled back. The others watched with with wide-opened mouth

Well, it's time to show the demon what we've got! Let's fight him!

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Well, that's it. Sorry for the long and boring part. This is full of... romantic stuff. Sorry everyone...
Well, it was a miracle that I could revive Lu Xun not magic. I can't do any magic. If you mind, I will edit this part.
Okay, what happen next?

5Rings

This isnt exactly a continuation of my story, but an explanation of what has happened to me and why. if you need any more elaboration, i'll be happy to supply it!!


I hit the ground hard as Orga blasted me off my feet. Just wait till i get my wings, i thought with a conceiled smile. Then you shall see why i am stronger then you will ever be, supposed God of Death. I thought back to all the stories my master had told me, and the day he revealed himself...

"5RIngs, id like you to see something, now that your training is almost complete. You see, the things ive been teaching you is not a branch of magic, or even mystical powers such as the powers of my teacher, Zuo Ci. The art that i have taught you is an ability. It is as much a part of you as running fast or writing poetry. You see you do not create the fire or the electrical current or even the steel of the swords you made. All you have done is learned how to manipulate the things around you. You see, as long as you are not in space, floating in the abyss, you have power. Not mystical or magical, but the capacity to obtain and use power."

"Master i dont understand," i had said, with arched eyebrows and frown on my face. "I can make fire spring up in my hand, i can make it cover my whole body!"

He just looked at me and continued. "My young student... this art that i'm teaching you, is thousands of years old. Before our worlds were merged, Japanese and Chinese people lived in different time lines, different places. our art was discovered in 3000 BC, yet wasnt manipulated or used as it is today until 225 AD. When it was finally used correctly, the followers called themselves, "Masters of Fire" but what they didnt though is that the mastery of this art doesnt make you a figure, but an angel, or spirit."

With that, the image of my master changed dramatically. Wings sprung from his back. huge white full wings, like those of an eagle. His skin went from being wrinkled and knarled to young smooth, and colorful! there were six or seven shades gold that enveloped his skin, and his eyes went from grey and slightly veiled to coal black and burning. his robe turned into splendid white armor of special steel, it gleamed with the shine of the sun itself. His hair grew down to his shoulder blades, and the air around him smelt fragrant, lively.

I jumped off and ran for the door, fearing for my life. Fortunately, Master slowly closed the wooden door to his hut and sat down calmly, waiting. I used every power in my aresenal, burning the door, making a battering ram, shocking it, letting loose howling winds. all would not open the door. I let out a gasp, and sat down where i was, exhuasted.

"Are you Quite done, pupil?" asked Master
"Yes master" i replied, my blood boiling.
"Good, now turn around and listen. This... is my true form, pupil, and yes i know, it is rather frightening looking upon it. You will look something like this as well 5rings, if not a better. I am now ready for battle. this is what our people call our "battle form". we have three forms, my young pupil. our battle form, human form, and angel form."

With this he transformed again. This time, his wings and armor turned gold and bronze, and his skin, stark white. The halo that was on his head before shown so bright, i could not look into it anymore. His eyes became normal human eyes, but the color! it was like little vortex's for eyes, constantly changing colors. Suddenly they glowed and i could feel myself lifted from the ground. he then put me back down and took a step. energy erupted from it and my masters hut exploded around me, just from one step! His eyes glowed and i was never touched by the flying pens, wood, and also various poisonous arrows, swords, and spears.

"Master!! Why have you just now showed me this?" i yelled over the commotion. immediately everything fell to the ground, and my master returned to his human form, smiling.

"I did not tell you my pupil, because you had not mastered your lessons until today."

I looked up at him and suddenly knew it was true. "I HAVE FINISHED MY TRAINING!"

A moment later, i felt a white glow all around me and I had transformed! my skin was a lucious dark red, beautiful white armor, and a halo of my own. my eyes burned bright orange, and for the first time in my life, i felt good!! Involuntarily the ground split and fire erupted from my hands, the wind picked up, and electrical energy shot off in all directions.

"Master.." i said, then i noticed my voice. it was layered with bass and deeper bass vocals. "Woah! so much for worrying about opera."

Master Laughed merrily and looked upon my new form, with a critical eye.
"mmmhm... yes good.... excellent there.... mmmhm.... alright!" he said as he walked around the room, looking for anything wrong. "You are now an Elemental Angel! I was hoping your color was red. you always were an eccentric and aggressive pupil, thus red is definately your color..." He said and his voice trailed off.

"I must share something with you 5rings Takinaka-san. You must never use this for until you really need it. this is the first step in the path you must take. first this, then your wings, in five years time on this day, your birthday, and after that... Angel Form!!" And at once he was transformed again into his battle form. "Now Takinaka-san, you can and will not attain angel form for a long time, so dont hold your breath. but when you get your wings, you will match the prowess and strength of the most powerful of demons, even Orochi himself. You have been the first, and best pupil i could ever ask for. the only people on this earth who know what our heritage is me, you, and Zuo Ci. KEEP IT THAT WAY!"

"Yes master" i replied, understanding perfectly what position i was in.

"Now one last thing pupil. Our code, our motto, and our rule is this: this is our ability, not as untrustworthy as magic and not as infallible as mystics. We are our own sect. We are inhuman, yet still tied down by mortality. it is stretched however. we do have extremely long lives. You are now a guardian and shield for the weak and you are a herald of peace. Do not take this lightly, for it will surely be your downfall. Now please, turn back to normal, go to bed, and return tomorrow for our next regimen of lessons. have a good rest, Takinaka-sama!"

"Yes master" i replied, rocked by this.
"Remember what i told you pupil" came his call as i walked towards my own hut, exhausted.


"Not magical, not mystical, but our ability!"