Chapter 1: The meeting of the Angels
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Riviera's new peace was being enjoyed by all. The sprites in Elendia lived without fear of demon attack. Unfortunately that peace was about to be shattered by two men journeying to Elendia.
"Are we there yet Zero?" The smaller teen asked his green eyes glittering with absolute boredom.
"Do you see a village, Leon?" The man understood to be Zero asked Glaring at Leon through his black hair.
"No…" Leon replied, "All I see is a giant forest."
"Then we aren't there yet!" Zero growled. Zero was miffed. His black coat had been damaged on the way to Riviera by demons. He had been forced to wear his brown battle worn cloak over it until he was able to repair it. Leon had dressed light. Instead of layers of black like Zero he only wore a blue shirt with black pants. The men continued to walk along a winding path weaving in and out of the trees. Once the two reached a clearing Leon spotted something.
"Hey Zero look a sign!" Leon shouted excitedly as he ran to see what had been written on it.
"What's it say?" Zero asked walking calmly behind the blond headed one.
"Elendia entrance! We're here!" Leon shouted excitedly.
"Told you it would be that long of a walk," Zero murmured. Viewing the sign with his one remaining eye to make sure Leon hadn't misread it. They continued past this sign looking for a particular person but got slightly lost along the way. "Let's ask this fairy for directions," Zero broke down after an hour of searching.
"Excuse me but do you know where the Guardian of Riviera lives?" Leon asked the small floating creature.
"5 houses to the left," She answered in her high pitched voice.
"We've already checked that house you said," Leon glared at Zero.
"Whatever" Zero mumbled beckoning Leon to follow him. Leon counted the houses out loud to make sure they reached the right one. Once they did Leon walked up to the wooden door and knocked several times.
"Come in!" a feminine voice answered. Zero nodded and Leon opened the door slowly to reveal a small living room with several people inside. There were 6 in total, saying it was crowded was an understatement. "Who are you?" A woman in a green dress asked.
"Is this the home of the Guardian of Riviera?" Zero asked. Instantaneously the chaos stopped and the only man in the room looked at Leon and then at Zero.
"I'm The Guardian of Riviera. Who exactly are you?" Ein answered his white cape shifting behind him.
"We are Grim angels like yourself trying to bring everlasting peace to all worlds," Zero answered with a stern voice.
"Wait I thought they said there were two Grim angels," Leon blurted out.
"Oh right… Ledah… The other grim angel is dead," Ein sighed.
"Sorry to hear that," Zero muttered, "Anyway could we sit and discuss or mission with you?"
"Sure, You can have dinner with us if you want to," Ein smiled
"Can we Zero I'm starving!" Leon pleaded
"Whatever," Zero replied angrily.
"I'll go get the extra chairs," Ein continued, standing to retrieve said chairs. After many seemingly long minutes the seating was decided. Leon was sitting next to a blue haired woman with small wings on his left and Zero on his right. Zero was sitting next to a long red haired witch who wouldn't stop smiling. Ein was across from Leon and Zero and next to an orange headed child and the green haired woman who had greeted the Two grim angels.
"Allow us to introduce ourselves," The witch said energetically, "I'm Cierra and the girl with the wings is Serene. The kid is Lina. And the woman next to Lina is Rose"
"As if this wasn't obvious before seeing as we already introduced ourselves" Rose sighed.
"You were so much nicer when you were a cat," Cierra sighed as well.
"That's because I could only meow," Rose pouted.
"Huh?" Leon muttered.
"Don't ask," Serene whispered to Leon.
"Lina wants to know why Zero only has one eye," Lina blurted out.
"I don't like to talk about it," Zero growled.
"Alright," Leon replied smiling.
"Is Leon hot? He's turning red," Lina asked.
"Uh… No," Leon blushed.
"And I'm Fia," The woman next to Ein commented.
"I'm Leon by the way," Leon announced to the table.
"Back to the reason we came," Zero said angrily, "There is a new threat to Riviera. The Origin of all evil."
"As in the thing that evil came from?" Ein asked
"How'd you know Ein," Rose laughed.
"Anyway. The Origin has amassed a great army, strong enough to threaten even the gods themselves. We were selected to actuate the retribution I didn't see that Riviera needed to be destroyed along with the Origin. Once we passed through Heaven's Gate we asked some of the local sprites who could help us save Riviera," Zero continued.
"So you came to see me," Ein pointed out.
"Correct," Zero sighed
"I don't know how much help I would be. I haven't actually picked up Einherjar in several months," Ein explained
"Perhaps we could spar with you Ein to see if you need to train before the upcoming battle," Zero suggested.
"Planning to take up the sword again Ein?" Rose asked, "I better explain how to learn skills again."
"Lina will help to!" Lina shouted.
"I don't think I need to train that hard," Ein replied
"But, like I said I need to evaluate your abilities first," Zero corrected
"I bet we'll only need a few weeks, I mean even if we need to sharpen our skills a little we did beat Seth-Ra," Serene announced. Leon and Zero exchanged confused looks.
"Wasn't that Hector fused with the sprite of death?" Leon asked.
"Yea that Seth-Ra," Ein replied.
"Leon I would also like it if you participated in the sparing match as well," Zero commented
"What!?!" Leon shouted.
With the plan decided upon dinner ended. The group decided that due to the crowded nature of Fia and Lina's house that Zero and Leon should camp out near the house. After gathering some supplies Zero and Leon headed out and started work on their camp site.
"You really think I need the training Zero?" Leon asked somberly.
"After seeing your display at heaven's gate, you defiantly need the training," Zero replied.
"I figured as much. You were so much stronger than me. At least training will help us save Riviera," Leon said placing a pillow Serene had given him in his small tent.
"What's with you?" Zero asked
"Huh?" Leon asked
"You got all serious all the sudden," Zero replied.
"Oh well…" Leon commented deep in thought.
"Why are you hugging and sniffing that pillow serene gave you?" Zero asked.
"I'm not smelling it," Leon defended himself.
"I'm right here I heard you," Zero muttered, "Wait… Do you like Serene?"
"What!?!" Leon shouted. He gave the answer some thought before he answered. "Yea… When I first saw her I though I was in love… But I think that Cierra likes you"
"I don't need you to tell me that. But I'm not interested. I'll leave the childish romances to you," Zero replied.
"You mean you've given up on long term relationships?" Leon asked.
"Do you think I act all cold and mean to look cool?" Zero replied
"Come on Zero even you need some form of relationship," Leon pleaded.
"No," Zero shouted, "Now let's go to sleep." A rustle in the bushes made the two look up to see what was coming. "Whose there?," Zero said drawing his knife."Uhhhh…" The voice came from in front of them in the bushes.
"Is it a zombie?" Leon asked.
"That's a possibility," Zero replied. Out from the bushes stumbled a man in a crimson coat, with blond hair and two black wings folded behind him. "I repeat who are you?!" Zero shouted.
"… I…. I can't…. remember," The man mumbled. He stumbled towards Zero but passed almost immediately and fell to the ground.
"Let's take him to Ein's place he might be injured and he obviously needs help," Leon pleaded.
"Fine, but you suggested it you have to carry him," Zero said.
"Ok ok," Leon sighed lifting the man with some difficulty. Within a minute they had reached Ein's house and Zero knocked on the door. Leon shuffled out of view so he could put the man on the ground to rest his tired shoulder. Serene answered the door this time.
"Come in," She shouted.
"Come on Leon!" Zero shouted angrily.
"Coming!" Leon said lifting the man again and carrying him inside.
"Oh my Gods is that!" Serene started.
"Ledah!!!" Ein and Rose shouted at the same time. They rushed to see the man as Leon unloaded him onto the couch.
"He doesn't seem injured," Fia said examining him.
"Yea but he has a serious case of amnesia. He couldn't even remember his name," Zero commented.
"This can't be right I mean didn't Ledah die?" Lina asked.
"And yet here he is," Cierra stated the obvious, "What do you think Zero?"
"We need to wake him. The longer he is unconscious the harder it will be to wake him up. Why don't Ein and Rose try I mean if they are his friends they might help trigger his memories," Zero explained. Ledah stirred and opened his eyes to behold eight people standing over him.
"E..i..n… Ein?" He mumbled.
"Ledah do you remember me?" Ein questioned loudly.
"Yea… Where am I? Did you stop Malice and Hector?" He asked jolting up from his position lying down on the couch.
"Yes, and we're back in Elendia. It's been several months since… you know… What happened to you?" Ein replied.
"I…." Ledah started.
"Don't make him remember. Experiencing death is an incredibly horrible event that could easily induce insanity…" Zero interrupted.
"Oh… Sorry," Ein muttered
"How does Zero know?" Lina asked.
"Let him rest. We should all probably get some sleep. Ledah is one of the lucky few, who upon being brought back to life, for some reason, they experience no adverse affects. Also… If you feel up to it Ledah I'm going to spar with Ein and Leon here to evaluate their abilities. Again you don't have to be there if you don't feel up to it but it would be much appreciated," Zero explained grabbing Leon by the shoulder and dragging him from the house. They all took Zero's advice and had a good night's sleep.
Zero's a little mean isn't he? You won't find out Zero's back ground for a long time Hahahahaha! Well that's all well and all but Leon's a little ball of sunshine comparatively.
This chapter has been Edited due to my current standards in writing. I hope this one is much better than the first version
Next time: Chapter 2 Training begins
Training begins and some relationships come into view I think…