Clover Kingdom. Capital
The Black bulls moved through the mob, trying their best to remain calm despite the insults, threats and harmful items being thrown at them.
Their destination was the elevated platform, formerly used to announce the teams with the most stars but now a place where they will receive their final judgement.
Damnate Kira, Marx, Julius Novachrono and King Augustus stood watching their approach. Julius and Marx looked at them with remorse and anguish, while Damnate held utter indifference on his own. King Augustus on the other hand looked on with a haughty gaze, obviously trying to impose his royal status to no avail.
The Time had come, the Black Bulls lined up before the stage bound on both hands by magic suppressing chains. Their Captain Yami, Finral, Magna, Luck, Gauche, Grey, Vanessa, Gordon, Noelle, Charmy and finally, the most hated of them all Asta who stood with them despite his awful bruises and injuries. His face downtrodden with despair and hidden rage.
What had caused this tragic fate to befall the Black bulls, simple, Human malice. King Julius Novachrono came forward to recite the judgement but was stopped by King Augustus who wished to once again assert his noble dominion and try to one up Julius for the people's love.
"You stand before us today to receive your penance for your crimes and treason against the Clover kingdom.
You are charged with arson, buglary, theft, murder of a noble and finally for the young one here, being in possession of a demonic item.
Though in any other time, you would all be executed. We have decided to spare you given your great contributions to the prosperity and safety of our kingdom but for hence forth, you are banished from these lands never to return and these will make sure of it"
The Cuffs on the Black bulls hands separated and disappeared out of view, it was a special magic item that would kill them if they ever tried to set foot on clover's land again cementing their awful fate in stone.
A Spatial magic user came before them and opened a portal,
"Gate Magic: Gate of everlasting banishment!"
All the Black Bulls formed a straight line as they entered one by one. Noelle turned her sight to a rooftop where a anti-bird was nestled, that was Secre who decided to stay behind in order to watch over the land and possibly find a way to right their wrong. She gave a light smile as she nodded in gratitude, glad that a comrade stood ready to defend their home.
Asta on the other hand saw father orfai with the kids watching tearfully from the background, waving at him as they tried their best not to break down. Lily couldn't be there, since according to her it was just too painful to watch. He too tried to fight off the sorrow, giving a smile back in thankful farewell.
When they had all come out on the other side of the portal, Julius stepped through making his final ever announcement to the Black bulls.
"You were sent here at random, the exact place, time or dimension you are at will be unknown to both you and I, in order to ensure complete isolation.."
He stopped a bit before heaving a sad sigh,
"...thank you for your service, I am grateful from the bottom of my heart"
Officially conscertaing their final hour, the entire squad gave out a solid salute,
"Sir!!"
Marx held Julius' shoulder,
"Come sir"
And gave them a sad look as both of them disappeared behind the portal. As it closed, they all knew what it meant. The End of their dreams, the last time they would ever see their family especially Marie in the case of gauche whose face was faced down with a dead look, for Noelle, it was her ever surpassing her mother and to Asta, the end of his ambitions of becoming Wizard King.
Once the portal was completely closed, they all dropped their salute making way for Yami to inform his squad.
"Look I know it seems rough…"
He scratches the back of his head in annoyance before giving out a puff of smoke and then finishing his speech,
"...but like always we will get through this together. So let's buckle down and try not to get killed wherever the hell we are"
Like a band of trained soldiers, they all replied with a firm salute,
"Sir!!"
Three Hours later, the sun had began to set. After scouting the arid region, they found a cave to hurdle up inside off. Magna made a fire, Finral helped out in finding edible plants and animals which they could eat after yami hunted them down. The Rest simply assisted Charmy in preparing the dishes and the mischievous Luck dipped in a spoon and licked it in various intervals giving out a satisfied laugh whenever he did.
All of them tried their best to help out while those who were still recovering and making peace with their new fate laid in the corner. Gauche laid down on a piece of cloth facing the cave wall, Magna and Luck were trying to convince the other about some pointless feud, Vanessa sat beside Charmy helping out alongside Grey while Asta, the one who this affected most was nowhere to be seen.
Making Noelle who was uncomfortable with his disappearance ask the group.
"Where is Asta?"
Magna responded, "He probably went out with Finral and Yami"
As if on cue, Finral's portal opened up as him and Yami walked through without Asta. Noelle growing more unsettled asked them if they had seen him.
"He is probably out getting some fresh air"
Finral gave this to her,
"Thanks"
She quickly said as she ran out to find him. Yami on the other hand yelled for Charmy to dish him a plate. Soon one of her sheep came over with a drumstick and soup, seeing the rich meal before him Yami in his usual ruggedness confessed,
"At least, the food is still great but the most brutal part of this sentence is the lack of anyplace to get decent cigarettes"
Vanessa charmed by this also complimented,
"Well, that's our leader for you"
Causing everyone to break out in laughter. Without warning, Yami turned and unsheathed his sword just as an unknown portal opened up allowing several cloaked figures and a bald man wearing a black priestly robe to walk through.
"Greetings, We are the prophets of End time and we are here to collect our holy artifact"
The Black Bulls were silent, confused as to what was happening but Magna and Luck had reeved up ready to attack.
"Let's see who can get the most of them"
They flew in a blaze of lightning and fire, hurling themselves at the uninvited guests. The Impact caused a cloud of dust and smoke to spread out, blocking the view and choking the rest.
Finral opened a portal outside the cave where they all rendezvous. Soon, the priestly figure walked out covered in blood and gore with his subordinates. An unconscious Body was thrown over to them and it was Luck who was missing an arm and a leg.
Then another was thrown, this one was headless and it was Magna's. The Priest still donning his amicable smile said again threatening,
"I will make myself clear once more, tell where the boy who formerly held the Black grimoire is".