Chapter 15:
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Tom Creed: *holding his left arm* "There's no one else left in this game capable of opposing us anymore."
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Thomas Creed: *blood dripping* "It's over now."
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*BLINDING LIGHTS*
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*Iris' current thoughts within his mind*
Iris Leos: "What happened…..what is this…where am I?"
*Watching his elemental tattoo as it begins to glow*
*Falling slowly into a dream dimension covered in light*
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*His mother appears to him in the distance..*
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*Iris looks at her*
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*She came to his side and embraced him*
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Iris(Mother): *hand on Iris' forehead* "Son….wake up…. I am here."
Iris: "Be guided by my memories… and end their suffering."
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*Pure light mana began flowing around Iris' body*
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*Awakened* *Eyes Opened*
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Iris& Iris Leos: "Heaven's Gate."
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*The vortex vanished*
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*WHOOSH!*
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*Iris swooped up Bennie & Joy then ascended into the air*
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Iris & Iris Leos: "Ascension."
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*SWOOP!*
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*Aries' replica of the legendary dragon staff came to Iris*
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Iris & Iris Leos: "God speed."
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*Tom & Thomas looking up at Iris in the sky*
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*Staff spinning*
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*IMMENSE WIND PRESSURE*
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*Thomas points his ring at Iris*
Thomas Creed: "Limitless-"
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*Ground rumbling*
Tom Creed: "Hydra-"
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Iris & Iris Leos: "INFINITE STRIKE!"
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*Iris descended and dashed through both Tom & Thomas… in that moment… no pain was felt..just warmth ….despite suffering a critical hit which left multiple grievous wounds on their bodies… this was Iris' euthanasia*
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PS- Euthanasia- painless inducement of a quick death.
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*Tom lost consciousness…Thomas caught him*
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*Thomas stood tall looking down*
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Thomas Creed:*soft tone* *voice shaking* "I'm not….finished yet…"
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*tears slowly rolled off of Thomas' face on to the floor*
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*Iris stayed silent*
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Iris Leos: *thoughts* "That dream just a moment ago ….and what's gotten into me…I can easily end this now..but my body won't move…"
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Thomas Creed: *soft tone* "Don't tell me… after that magnificent display of power..you pity me because of a few tears…"
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*Iris had a million thoughts but still didn't say a single word*
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Thomas Creed: "You seem conflicted… *coughs blood* let me make this easier."
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*Thomas gently leaned forward and placed two fingers onto Iris' forehead*
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Thomas Creed: "Close your eyes.."
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*Eyes closed*
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*Iris began hearing Thomas' voice inside his head*
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Thomas Creed: "Listen to my voice, look into my memories and understand my story.."
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Thomas' Memories-
We were born on Mafia island during the mana surge 17 years ago that changed the world as we know it….At that point certain people were experiencing awakenings and mana energy was released throughout their bodies…resulting in the development of elemental tattoos….Everyone was confused seeing as they were unknowing of this mystical phenomenon.
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However, in a matter of days..after extensive research, sampling, testing, trial and error…Professor Jim Marie of the Elite Marie Royal Family from Crown Capital…it was stated that this phenomena is closest to magic… with the ability to manipulate elements and its variants only being the tip of the iceberg…it was also detected that the youngest age in which a child developed an elemental tattoo was 16.
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As expected, balance was shifted and the whole world went into an uproar….Those who possessed magic were extremely valuable, praised by their loved ones and seen as a blessing…
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But where there is light…darkness will always follow.Greed took over…mothers began selling off their awakened children to merchants or royals for a fortune. Other families abandoned them because they saw magic as unholy….
It's been 10 years since the incident and unfortunately, I got the shorter end of the stick… A family of five:
Father/David Luna(42)
Mother/Lily Luna(40)
Sister/Sarah Luna(16)
Tom Luna(10)
Thomas Luna(10), Myself.
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Despite suffering from poverty… we were always rich in happiness….and grateful for each other….at-least that's what I thought…One night while sleeping… brother and I began glowing… releasing mana energy… then suddenly, our elemental tattoos appeared….We became the youngest humans known to man to awaken. Everyone rushed to our bedside as they saw the light and was stunned with amazement… our parents were jumping and running around the shed, overwhelmed with excitement..
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The next morning a strange man appeared at the front of our doorstep…it was none other than Leon King..the owner of King's Gear. I've always seen him on TV but never in real life. Our parents spoke with him for a few minutes, he handed them two brief cases and they told Me and Tom to live with Mr.King for just a few weeks… let him train our newly developed powers and Sarah can come so we'd be on our 'best behavior' .
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On their way to the LK(Lucci & King's) training & testing facility in a limo-
Tom & Thomas Luna: *gulps* *sniffles* *rubs eyes*
*Sarah looks at Tom & Thomas*
Sarah Luna: *thoughts* "Shit. They're about to cry….uhhhhhhhh.."
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Sarah Luna: *beat-boxing* "The name's Sarah! Luna! Small town girl from the mafia, what's good with ya ?
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*Sarah points to Tom*
Sarah Luna: "The name's Tom! That's my lil bro he's the bomb! He can even shoot water from his arm!"
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*Sarah points to Thomas*
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Sarah Luna: "Then it's my boy Thomas … hold on real quick lemme switch the flow ..Red cap, brown hair like super Mario!!"
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*tickles Tom & Thomas*
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Sarah Luna: *smiles* "Why waste time being sad or angry when you can just be happy ?"
*Tom & Thomas giggling*
Sarah Luna: "I'll even give you gifts if you stay happy at-least until we get home."
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Tom & Thomas Luna: *wipes tears* *smiles* *nods* "pinky promise."
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*They pinky promised*
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Sarah Luna: "Okay now close your eyes…*Sarah ruffling through her pockets*
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*Placing her necklace around Tom's neck*
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*Putting her ring on Thomas' finger*
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Sarah Luna: "You can open your eyes now….. Pretty cool right!?"
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Tom & Thomas Luna: "Woahhhhhhhh….soo cool" *sparkling eyes*
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Sarah Luna: "They'd come in handy since you both have powers… *pats their heads* I worked part time at Franky's for money to buy them for myself but I'll be happy to let you have it." *smiles*
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Despite the situation.. Sarah always knew how to make us smile…
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*A few hours passed and the trio fell asleep on each other…*
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Finally arrived after 6 hours… it was like nothing we've ever seen before….an enormous building looking like 100 houses combined….with over 1000 guards marching all around the area-
*LOUD WHISTLE*
General Jet- "ATTENNNNNNNNTION!!!!"
*LOUD STAMPS*
General Jet: "STAND AT EASE!"
*LOUD STAMPS*
General Jet: "FORWARD! MARCH!"
Guards: "LEFT! LEFT! LEFT RIGHT LEFT! LEFT! LEFT! LEFT RIGHT LEFT!"
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The general and guards stopped marching and saluted as Mr. King stepped out the limo in-front of ours-
Leon King: "Rogers. I'd like you to escort the young men to the entrance and Jet can escort the young lady to my office." *smiles*
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We stepped out of the limo and got searched before entering the facility…..
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Sarah Luna to the male guard: "Don't fucking touch me."
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General Jet: "I've been given orders to escort this young lady to the head office while you boys begin training-"
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*Sarah slaps away the general's hand*
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*All guards pointed their weapons at Sarah*
General Jet: "Down."
*Guards lowered their weapons*
Sarah Luna: "I'm not leaving them alone with you-"
*Tom & Thomas held Sarah's hands, looked at her, nodded and smiled*
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Tom & Thomas Luna: "You're always with us now" *Tom pointing at his necklace* *Thomas pointing at his ring*
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General Jet: "See. They're strong and brave young men..you don't have to worry about them *smirks*… *thoughts* "You should be worried about yourself…."
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*Sarah glared at the general*
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Sarah Luna: "If you need anything or miss me.. just ask one of the guards to come see me okay ? And remember to not get angry and lose control.." *she kissed their foreheads and left*
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Sarah & General Jet were then on their way to Mr.King's Office.
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We then received testing gear to change into so the process could begin immediately….but before we could've entered the facility…the first test had already begun..
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Standing in-front of the entrance-
Colonel Rogers: *thoughts as Tom & Thomas approached the door* "What were they thinking..these poor little kids…"
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*Tom & Thomas looking up at him*
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Colonel Rogers: "My name is Colonel Rogers…you can address me as Uncle Roger.Feel free to ask me any questions. I will be conducting all your trials and training from here on out." *smiles*
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Tom & Thomas Luna: "Roger that!* *they saluted him*
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Colonel Rogers: "Now we can proceed with the first trial…the rules are as follows- simply push open the door behind me with everything you got."