When Cithians Attack

  “Yes. But I’m still pissed off that no one told me!”

  Pedro came up to me.

  “Skyrid, I didn’t tell you because Furliceo killed the last one.”

  “So is that why Bloodshed is so bent on getting me?”

  “Yes. And the fact that you can activate the Helios for them.”Zeddark said

  I went silent.

  “Now what’d you need?”Zeddark said

  “I need Bradley Greenson. Can you take me to him?”I said.

  “Certainly.”

  Walking through the woods, we came to a clearing.

  “Where are we going?”I said

  “To a battlefield.”

  “Why?”

  “We have to find out if you're really Kazaka. It must be done in the place guarded by the fox.”

  A fox appeared as we came up to a big metal gate that was two halfs of a circle.

  "Who goes there? the fox said.

  I startled.

  “A talking fox?”I said

  “ You have the ability to understand the animals of the forest.”Zeddark said

  “Who goes there?”the Fox said again.

  “That depends,Who’s asking?”I said

  “Paqer, guardian of the Cemented battlefield.”

  “It is I, Zeddark. I must test Skyrid Crop to see if he is worthy of the title Kazaka."

  “You have my permission then. Come in and get ready to battle. “

  The gate opened as Zeddark and I shook hands and went to our separate sides of the battle field. I shot a beam of light into air as he shot a green beam into the air. His armor was still the same but a white cape appeared and a golden staff appeared in his hands as I turned into my warrior form. Shooting a beam of light at him, I watched as he backflipped to dodge it. He threw a black orb at me as I jumped into the air and turned into my Mythical Creature Form.

  Zeddark hesitated at the sight of my monstrous from and I shot a orb of light at him as he leaped to the side to dodge it. He threw a red beam at me.

  I dodged it. I threw a beam of light at him and he threw a beam of lightning at me. Being thrown across the field, I watched as Zeddark laughed.

  “You are not Kazaka! You are a pretender!”

  I flew up from the ground,summoned the animals to my side and threw a white beam at Zeddark as the animals tackled him. Landing on the ground, I got on my knees, closed my all of eyes and focused on my human form. Opening my eyes, I saw Pedro. He handed me some new clothes and I went behind a tree and got dressed. When I came from behind it, I had on a yellow shirt and wrangler jeans on and my pendant was around my neck.

  Zeddark bowed low at the waist.

  “I underestimated you, Skyrid Crop.You are Kazaka.”

  “Thanks. I never expected it. All of my powers just sort of fell into place.”

  “Exactly. But, you’ve proven that you’re him. So, I’ll take you to Minotaur Sayis.”

  Zeddark led us down a windy path, around a few trees and in front of a old fashioned cottage house. It had wood nailed onto its white windows with brown specks mixed in. It’s door was green with white specks mixed in. Taking us inside it, he pulled back a lever as a white platform appeared and we all got onto it. Lowering, it revealed two double doors in front of us and when Zeddark opened them, they revealed a courtroom. On my left were 4 judges and on my right were the other 4 along with another one in the middle. Off to each side we’re the Sayis’ but my dad wasn’t sitting in the Gator Sayis spot.

  In fact, it was empty.

  “Why’re you here boy?”the Middle judge said that had a red gown on.

  “I need Bradley Greenson as a sacrifice.”

  “Why?”

  “Nancy forced my best friend to switch his powers with Sade.”

  “I'm sorry, but we must have all four Servants of Light for that. Leave.”

  “NO, you’ve got to save him!”

  “As I told you before, we can't.”

  ‘"Where's my dad? He'll agree with me."

  “He’s longer a Sayis.”

  “What?! Why?!”

  “Because he Married your Mom. You can’t be Sayis if you’re married.”

  “Then,Why’d you never replace him?”

  “We couldn’t find anyone worthy enough.”

  “What if I bring you a replacement?”

  “I’m listening.”

  “What if my friend Chaser becomes the next one?”

  “I’m sorry but, that’s not how it works.”

  “How does it work then?”

  “Adagar, would you explain?”

  A black faced man rose. He had amber eyes and a wrinkled face. He was also wearing a red gown.

  “Each of the representatives of our side would have to nominate somebody to fill that spot and then we’d all vote and the people who got the least amount of votes would be eliminated in the first round.”

  “What happens in the second?”

  “We all vote between the last two and the person who gets the most votes fills the spot.”

  “What if there’s a tie?”

  “The Hectic-maker, Richard would choose the winner.”

  “Who’s Richard?”I said

  “The middle judge.”Adagar said

  Adagar sat down.

  “Can’t Chaser be a Nominee then?”I said

  “You see, he’d have to prove his worthiness for that to happen.”Richard said

  “But, he’s worthy enough. He’s my true friend.”I said

  “Yes. But, a Gator Sayis must represent someone who’d lay down their life for another.”Richard said

  “Why?”I said

  “Do you know how your Father got that spot?”

  “Because Maser died in battle?”

  “No. Your Father was willing enough to lay down his life for his best friend, Kane King.”

  “How so?”

  “Kane was almost killed and your Father jumped in front of the orb of darkness.”

  “How’d he live?”

  “The Helios parts can only be activated by true sacrifice and he demonstrated that even though Kane was killed anyways. So, he was healed by the Helios.”

  “Then why does Furliceo want it?”

  “Say what?”

  “Furliceo wants all the Helios parts.”

  Furliceo’s face came up on the gray laptop in his spot. He was chained up to a wall and his wrists had cut marks.

  “He’s lying, Sir!”

  I looked at Pedro.

  “Why is he Chained?”I said, in a low voice.

  “For almost killing a student.”Pedro whispered.

  Richard turned his head slightly to the right.

  “You tried to kill Mitchell Crop. So I’m not listening. ”

  “ But, I’m dying.”

  “I don’t care. You know that the parts can only be activated by...”

  “True sacrifice. I know. But there are other ways.”

  “Klade, close his laptop.”

  Klade was a man with blue hair and shades over his denim-blue eyes and a black leather vest, a blue shirt, black gloves.

  “Don’t cut me out!”

  Klade tried to close the laptop.

  “Klade, let him speak.”

  Furliceo breathed in and out.

  “Alex killed my Father.”

  “That happened 26 years ago. Does it matter who it killed him?”

  “Yes.”

  “Why? I distinctly remember your Father being abusive to you.”

  “He was. But, he changed.”

  “I still don’t see why Mitchell had to be almost killed. .”

  “My Father never got to live a good life.”

  “I understand. My son, Sade was the same way. But, now he’s imprisoned.”

  “Skyrid, how will the Sacrifice help?

  “We have to have a purely good human soul for the reverse to happen.”

  “That makes since.”

  “What’ll happen to Bradley after his soul is
used?”

  “He’ll die.”

  “How?”

  “The Darkness will kill him.”

  “Then what’d we need to do to take Bradley?”Pedro said

  “Bring me a person who’s willing to show true sacrifice. Then, you can have him.”Richard said

  Chapter 21 a new sayis

  Pedro and I joined hands as he turned us into green orbs and we flew up into a white portal. We appeared in front of the Hall of Sayis Dragons and when Pedro opened the doors, I sat down at my

  class table as he stood in front of all of us.

  “Jaren James has been forced to become the new Darkomega. I need a person who’d willingly lay down their life for another. The Sayis Council says that they have an open spot in the Servants of Light. And, the person who can demonstrate true sacrifice will become the next Gator Sayis.”

  Chaser stood up.

  “dad, I’ll do it. I’m willing enough to lay down my life for Skyrid. I owe him for saving my life.”

  “I know you owe him. But, we’ll discuss this later,Son.”

  Pedro left out the door with his arms crossed. Chaser ran after him.

  Jared rose up from his seat.

  “After the feast Fader and I will be teaching all of you how to turn into your mythical forms.”

  Instant conversation broke out among my table. And, everybody talked about what their Mythical Creature Forms could look like.

  “Maybe I’ll be a Dragon.”Parser said

  “That would be cool.”I said

  “I think mine will be a Phoenix.”William said.

  “It may be.If it was, it would be so amazing.”I said

  Chaser came back in with his Father. He rolled his eyes in ignorance. They both separated. Pedro went back up to the Teacher’s table. Hesitating, Chaser came and sat down at my table. His face was bright red and tears were running down his cheeks.

  “What’s the matter?” I said

  “I don’t wanna talk about it.”

  “Hey, Chase. We’re talking about what we think our mythical Creature Forms will be. Wanna join?”

  “No. Not right now.”

  “Silence!”Jared said

  Everyone went silent.

  “There have been rumors going around that Furliceo has been captured. These rumors are true. And, his spot as Darkness Sayis has opened for grabs. Any one of you could become the most feared out of everyone. So, watch who you hang around. And without further ado, let the feast begin.”He said, shooting orbs of light at the tables as food appeared. There was turkey, stuffing, chicken, fried okra with jalapenos, shrimp, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes with marshmallows. I chose the stuffing, okra, a chicken leg and shrimp as we all sat down.

  “Chaser, why’d you offer to be a Sayis?”Nester said

  “I need to repay Skyrid for saving my life.”Chaser said

  “But, is that worth risking your own life?”Nester said

  “Yes.” Chaser said

  “Bro, there is no reason to risk your life.”Caitlyn said

  “I don't care. I'd die to end this war.”Chaser said

  “Chase, even if you get nominated for the spot, you’ll still be up against three other people. So, you’d have a slim chance at winning this thing.”Parser said

  “Are you sure you want to do this? You just had a fight with your dad over it.” I said

  “I’m sure. My dad can think what he wants.”

  “dad just wants the best for you. He has tried his best to get you to believe in Kursta and Bradley, but you have been resisting him for some reason.”William said.

  “I don’t think They’re real. Much less, Gods.”

  “Who do you think gave you your powers?” William said.

  “My dad. He is a warrior after all.” Chaser said.

  “William's right. Kursta gave you your powers. You should believe in him for that very reason.”I said

  “This is my Life. I chose how to live it. So, don’t fuss at me. I have made my choice.”Chaser said

  Fader rose.

  “I presume all of you done. So, all of you need to follow me to class.”

  Fader led everyone but me out of the Hall of Sayis Dragons as Pedro came up to me.

  “Skyrid, I need to see you.” he said

  “Why?”

  “There’s a message for you in Jared’s office.”Pedro said

  Pedro took my hand and led me to a Golden Pedestal. He touched it as we turned into blue orbs. I saw everything in doubles as we were sucked into a green portal. Materializing, we appeared in a room with a desk and three chairs. Two in front of the metal desk and one behind it.

  A black magnet was stuck to the desk. Jared’s name was carved into it. Pedro and I sat down in front of the desk. Jared came into the room. He sat behind the desk and looked into my eyes.

  “Slyer, don’t overreact. But, we have some news about your dad.” he said

  “What about him?”I said

  “He’s been taken by Bloodshed.”Pedro said

  “I gotta save him then.” I said

  “Your dad wouldn’t want that. He wants you to finish your training.” Jared said

  “He needs to be saved. I can’t just leave him there!”

  “Skyrid, the Helios can only be activated...”Pedro said

  “I know. By true sacrifice. But, I can’t just stand here.”

  “Skyrid Crop, your dad can handle himself! You need to worry about mastering your powers!”Jared said

  “No. I have to save him!”

  I stood up and clenched my fists.

  “Calm down! We both know that you can’t do it.”

  “And why not?”I said as tears streamed down my cheeks.

  “You can’t save him if you get imprisoned too, can you?”Jared said

  “No. But, who’s saving my dad if I don’t do it?”

  “The authorities will find him. In the meantime, you can’t tell anyone he’s gone.”Jared said

  “Why?”

  “We don’t want to cause an uproar.”Jared said

  My eyes widened.

  “Fine! But if Bloodshed has taken him, they know another way to activate the helios part, don’t they?!”

  I stepped back.

  “No, I don’t think they have...”Jared said

  I stepped forward.

  “Have what?”

  “Don’t worry. It’s not possible, Slyer.”Pedro said

  “It is. Zeddark told me that I could activate it.”I said

  “That is true. But, they’re just trying to lure you to them.” Pedro said

  I punched Jared’s desk. The books scattered all over his desk crashed to the floor.

  “Look at me, Skyrid.”Pedro said “You’ll get your chance to fight against them.”

  “No, I won’t if I don’t go searching for my dad.”I said

  “If you do that, it’ll be a bad thing.”Jared said

  “How so?”I said

  “They could capture you. So, it’s too much of a risk.”Pedro said

  “Pedro, I have an entire army on my side and you’ll think I’ll be captured?”

  Pedro went silent.

  “I decide to go find my dad then!”I said

  “No, you can’t! You’re not ready to fight Bloodshed alone!”Pedro said

  “He’s right, Skyrid. You aren’t.”Jared said

  “I beat Kodyack, didn’t I?”I said

  “Yes. But, he was possessed. So that made it easier for you.”Pedro said

  I sat down.

  “What about my dad?!”

  “The Sayis’ and police are out looking for him and they’ll find him.” Pedro said.

  “They are?”

  “Yes. Are we done here, Skyrid?”Jared said

  I went silent.

  “Good. Then we’ll take you to class.”Pedro said

  Jared and Pedro took my hands as a white portal appeared. We all went into it and disappeared.

  Materializing, we appeared in Kaiser
’s classroom. Everybody was getting ready to battle. Chaser was in his warrior form and Anna was standing with him on their battlefield. I blended into the crowd as Pedro, him and Jared stood in front of us.

  “Today you’ll learn how to turn into your Mythical Creature Forms. Anna and Chaser will have the first fight.”Pedro said

  Anna threw a light brown-colored orb into the air and Chaser ran towards it. Catching it, he grew a serpent for a tail. His head turned into a lion’s head as he got a mane and a Jaguar’s head and a cheetah’s head appeared on each of his shoulders. He got in a crawling position as lion hair appeared on his body and his shredded clothes were thrown into the crowd. His hands and feet turned into eagle claw as Anna shot a beam of light into the air.

  Armor started appearing on Anna. A dodger-blue helmet formed onto her head as flavescent plates appeared on her shoulders.

  Light green armor mixed with specks of white appeared on her arms and hands as Dark Purple armor appeared on her chest. Blue-Green armor then covered the rest of her body. Anna threw a light beam beam at Chaser as he jumped into the air to dodge it. Immediately, griffin wings grew out of his back and he flew towards me. Chaser tried to pull himself back, but his wings kept pulling him forward as Anna hit him with a beam of light and threw him against the wall.

  His mythical creature form started fading out as we all were rushed out of the room by Jared.

  Once we were outside the door, Jared stood in front of us.

  “What happened today is an example of fighting against your powers. Your powers are something that’s inside of you and if you fight against them, it’s like fighting against yourself because you won’t ever win that way. You’ve got to let your power flow through you.”

  “Mr. Riker, when you’re in that form, you are being controlled by two other brains. It’s not something that’s easy to control.”I said

  “It is if you’ve accepted having powers and Chaser hasn’t.”

  “Of course he hasn’t. We were all shocked when our malfunctions happened. We thought we were just normal people. Warrior powers are something that you have to learn how to accept and control or they’ll take you over.”Parser said

  “He’s right, Jared. It’s the reason why Furliceo is evil. His powers have taken over him.”Nester said.

  “It doesn’t matter. But to have good control of your powers, you have to accept yourself as you are. You have to be proud of who you are basically and it’s one of the hardest things to achieve.”Pedro said

  “It looked like to me that he was trying to resist the urge to pounce at me.”I said