Fan Fiction / Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Change in Tides ❯ Wolvalocks and Darkhearts ( Chapter 14 )

The sound of running water interrupted Cye's dreams. His eyes opened to a white ceiling and he realized he was laying on his back. I never sleep on my back. Cye tried to turn over when he realized there was a small weight on his shoulder. Cye looked down to see Moonstriker's head resting on his shoulder while her hand rested on his chest. Cye felt like he was in heaven as his goddess slept quietly next to him. Cye turned his head to see Starfire walk through the door next to her bed with a towel around her neck.

 

“Morning Torrent.” Cye smiled at Starfire. “Did you sleep well?”

 

“Yeah.” Cye sat up slowly so he wouldn't disturb Moonstriker. “Starfire can I ask you a favor?”

 

“For giving my sister the sleep she needs you can ask me for anything Torrent.” Cye smiled at Starfire's comment.

 

“Don't tell anyone about me staying here with Moon.” Starfire smirked.

 

“I won't, but your friends will want to know where you were.” Starfire pulled her damp hair up into a high ponytail. “And you won't be able to hide this from the other Sun Warriors. They will find out one way or another.” Cye nodded and quickly left the room. Starfire glanced at her sister. “I hope you know what you're doing Moon because I don't want to kill him for breaking your heart.”

 

Cye walked down the hall wishing that he could cook something since he always felt like cooking when he was in a good mood. As he entered the dining room he head to voices. One he recognized as Saturn but the other was unfamiliar to him and he didn't understand a word they were saying. As he pushed the doors to the kitchen open he saw Beauty sitting on a stool as Saturn stirred something in a bowl. “Saturn?” Saturn and Beauty turned to see Cye staring at them.

 

“Hello Cye. You're up early.” Saturn wore a white apron over her white outfit that looked like something a princess from the twentieth century would wear. “Can we help you?”

 

“You cook?” Cye just couldn't seem to imagine Saturn as a cook.

 

“Someone of the family has to be and besides if I didn't then we would all die from Neptune's horrible cooking.” Cye chuckled slightly at Saturn's comment. “Oh so you guys do have a sense of humor. So you need something Cye or are you just going to stand there?”

 

“I want to cook but I don't want to get in your way. Plus I need to change my clothes. Some how.” Beauty gave Cye a confused look before saying something to Saturn. Saturn looked at Cye and smiled before replying to whatever Beauty said to her. “What are you two doing?”

 

“Beauty prefers to speak her native language I can understand it unlike you. She speaks the language of Unicorns. It's called Uniacone. I would try to teach it to you but I'd probably just confuse you.” Cye nodded. “You can help us get breakfast ready. If you want.” Saturn offered Cye the bowl she was holding and he happily took it.

 

Back with their room the other four Ronins woke up to Pluto screaming. “Sun you brat!” Ryo opened the door to see Pluto chasing his sister with the Uranus and Neptune close behind them.

 

“What's going on?” Neptune stopped and looked at Ryo.

 

“Ya'll are up early. Sun took Pluto's sword again. Siblings got love it.” Uranus shrugged slightly. Kento quickly joined Ryo in the hallway at the sound of Neptune's voice. Luckily Uranus knew about what happened the day before.

 

“Come on Nep I need to talk to you. In private.” Uranus pulled Neptune away.

 

“Hey wait could you two well um…” Uranus turned back towards Ryo and snapped her fingers causing the Ronins clothes to change. “Thanks.” Uranus just waved him off as she walked with Neptune away from the group. “Either she doesn't like us or she doesn't like Kento.”

 

“Probably Kento after what happened yesterday.” Kento glared at Sage as they filed out of their room. “Rowen I can't believe you're actually up.”

 

“Tell me about it I feel like I got hit by a truck.” They entered the dining hall to find Cye with the Sun Warriors. “Hey Cye where did you go last night?” Moonstriker suddenly stiffened.

 

“Oh I just wandered around. Then I ended up in the library and passed out.” Sun looked at Cye then to Starfire who didn't bother to look up from her food. “Then I woke up and came in here and then Saturn offered for me to help her cook.” Rowen looked at Saturn in shock.

 

“You cook?” The four Ronins couldn't believe that the serious proper warrior actually cooked.

 

“Yes, but not all the time.” Saturn sat down between Pluto and Sun as they glared at each other. “Would you two stop it.”

 

“She took my sword Saturn. She's not being serious about any of this.”

 

“Not being serious. I'm going to go insane if I become any more serious then I all ready am.”

 

“STOP!” everyone turned to look at Neptune. “Now is not the time nor the place. We are fighting a war here! I know it's trying but we have to stay focused. What Sun did was not as bad as you play it off to be Pluto and Sun you need to not bother Pluto as much. We're in this for the long run so just stop it. We're all we got and we can't even let the stupidest thing get to us or tear us apart. If we let that happen then Tytoka has all ready won.” Neptune stormed out of the room with the night twins and Uranus right behind her. Saturn looked at both her siblings.

 

“Happy now.” Cye notice Saturn sound like a mother would when her kids get in trouble.

 

“No.” Pluto sat back in his chair looking like he just got hit in the face.

 

“You both know this isn't easy for those four.” Sun nodded appearing to be in a trance as her sister spoke. “Those four are suppose to watch over us and protect the realm. And I know that even though we're not real royalty like our ancestors but those four are like their ancestors. They have the instincts to protect us at all costs. Having you to arguing with each other like you have been lately is not easy on them.” Saturn rose from her chair and walked towards the kitchen. “Think about it.”

 

The Ronins watched the two siblings, as they seemed lost in thought. “You know Saturn's right.” Sun looked at her older brother. “Those four have been though enough and we're just making it worse.”

 

“Yeah. They only bad thing is that we can't repay them.”

 

“Why not?” Sun and Pluto looked at Kento as if he appeared from nowhere.

 

“Nothing we could do could repay their sacrifices.” Sun looked down at her plate. “They have lost so much protecting us.”

 

“We've have lost our fair share because we do fight as well but those four have lost more.” Pluto stood. “I'm going to talk to Neptune. See you later sis.” Sun nodded. As Pluto left Sage couldn't help but feel the need to ask about the four warriors.

 

“Sun can I ask you what exactly they lost?” Sun looked at Sage and nodded.

 

“Starfire had two guide animals at one time. One was a bear named Yellowstone. The other is Shooting Star her Pegasus. During a battle a couple years back Viper attacked me only instead of me being struck Yellowstone stepped in. She didn't survive Viper's venom. Star was devastated.” Sun stood and began to pace. “Uranus was probably the worse of the four.”

 

“How so?” Sun seemed shocked by Cye's concern in his voice.

 

“A you all know she is part werewolf. Werewolf the Dark Warrior of the swamp bit her. The battle when she was bit happened because she was trying to protect Saturn from Werewolf. Now she has to live with a curse. Neptune and Moonstriker have lost many that they care about because they have the instincts to protect us and all we do is argue.” Sun stopped and looked at Cye. “You would think being the leader would be easy. Neptune did it for years as Gold Hawk, but it's so hard. I'm sorry I'm just ranting um… good day to you Ronins.” Sun quickly left.

 

“Did we upset her?”

 

“No Kento you didn't.” Uranus emerged from the doorway. “Sun is just under a lot of stress and she has a lot to deal with. Kind of everything is my fault type of situation.” Kento glanced at the warrior uneasily.

 

“Uranus is what Sun said true? I mean about Saturn?” Uranus sat next to Kento and sighed.

 

“Saturn was with Blackblaze as they traveled to Swanalow's sister's kingdom. The Wolvalocks were waiting. Saturn was attacked and she couldn't fight them all by herself especially with the wolf sisters there. They were after her for her armor, powers, and special ability. Great Wolf and I were the closest ones to come to her aid. With us there we beat them back or at least we thought so. Werewolf noticed my wolf-like instincts because my kingdoms connection with wolves.” Uranus leaned forward on the table. “As they retreated she came around behind me and bit my neck.” Uranus shifted her armor revealing the long scar on her neck. “I will be freed from Sinotaa and her from me but it will take time.”

 

“So there's hope?” Sage raised his eyebrow to the young girl.

 

“Yes if I kill Werewolf without biting another Sinotaa and I will separate. The only problem is that the curse says that the four kin can't kill each other or their creator. But the only way to be freed is to kill the mother of werewolves. Werewolf is both our creator and the mother of werewolves. But enough of that.” Ryo absorbed Uranus's story feeling sorrow for her. “Swanalow thought it would be wise for you to meet some of our allies. The Darkhearts offered to meet with you.”

 

“Darkhearts?” Rowen became curious.

 

“They were created by the Dark Warriors but their hearts were too pure so the evil could not control them.” Uranus stood. “They help us by residing in the forest of darkness. You've seen Blackhorn. So that leaves Blackcat, Viper, Talon, and Widow. So when you're done Moonstriker and I will lead you to the forest of darkness to meet the Darkhearts.” Cye stiffened slightly at the sound of Moonstriker's name. Uranus smirked but decided to say nothing. “See you guys in a few.” Uranus quickly got up and left.

 

Uranus ran down the hall to her room that she shared with Saturn hoping that the light warrior would still be there. From the sudden noise Saturn looked up. “Ancient Warrior?” Uranus plopped down onto Saturn's bed.

 

“Something is going on.”

 

“Huh?” Saturn hated it when her younger cousin left out the important parts of what she was trying to say.

 

“Between Moon and Cye.” Saturn turned back towards her reflection.

 

“Are you sure something is going on?”

 

“Every time you mention Moon around Cye he stiffens up and Moon smells like panic when you mention Cye around her.” Uranus stood and walked over to her vanity.

 

“That nose of yours is going to get you in trouble.” Uranus laughed.

 

“It's not like I can help it. You trying be part wolf.” Saturn laughed.

 

“I'll talk to Star about it later. You should go meet up with Moon. And tell Blackhorn I say hello.”

 

“I'm sure that's not what you really mean but okay.” Saturn glared at Uranus as the warrior loosen the tangles of her hair. Ryo and the other Ronins were searching for Moonstriker and Uranus after they finished eating.

 

“Where are they?”

 

“Where are who?” The Ronins turned to see a young girl with yellow eyes.

 

“Uranus and Moonstriker.” The girl stared at Rowen and then Sage for a long time. “Is something wrong?”

 

“Why do you hide…”

 

“Katlyna!” Sun ran forward grabbing the young girl away from the Ronins. “Saying things that shouldn't be said isn't wise.”

 

“But princess they want to hear it.” Sun turned away from the Ronins.

 

“Katlyna listen to me. We see what can't be seen and its best when we don't say anything. They will say what needs to be said in time. I promise you this.” The girl nodded understanding what Sun meant. Hopefully they don't ask what you meant Katlyna because I can't tell Rowen and Sage how they feel because it's not my place.

 

The group watched as Katlyna ran down the hall after Sun explained that Swanalow would need her help. “Hey Sun what was she talking about?” Kento was more then curious what the girl meant.

 

Shit. Sun suddenly found herself trapped. I'm the smartest of the group and I can't even think my way out of this. Sun opened her mouth to respond but was quickly cut off.

 

“Hey guys sorry we kept you waiting.” Uranus came up behind sage and wrapped her arm around his shoulder. Sage was shocked by the warrior's gesture and Rowen felt a sudden pain if jealousy pass through him. “Come on Halo. You need to loosen up or you're not gonna survive with me. Let's go.” Uranus pushed past Sun and winked. Sun shook her head knowing what Uranus was up to.

 

“Hey Uranus, where exactly are we headed?” Kento couldn't help but feel curios. Uranus just kept moving forward outside the castle doors and past the lake that rested in the middle of the valley. Soon they entered the woods that seemed to be filled with more light then the valley. “Wow.”

 

“It's known as the forest of light. The tiger clan lives here and so does the four alliances.” Moonstriker fell into step with Kento. “Saturn is found here a lot because it's like home to her being the warrior of light and all.” Moonstriker looked at Sage. “Do you feel comforted by this place Halo?”

 

“Yes. Oddly enough. It's beautiful here. Where are we going Moonstriker?”

 

“The forest of darkness. It's known territory for Wolvalocks. So keep your guard up.” Moonstriker stared forward as the Sage looked at her. Soon the group traveled into the forest of darkness. Uranus slowed her pace till she stopped. Moonstriker glanced quickly around. “How many?” Kento was confused by Moonstriker's question.

 

Uranus sniffed the air and lowered herself to the ground in a crouching position. “Three. Viper, Blades, and Crusher.” Moonstriker grabbed her dagger and spun it till it reached its full size. Suddenly and arrow landed at the feet of Kento and Cye. “Watch it those arrows are dipped in poison.” The Ronins quickly changed into their sub-armors and scanned the trees for signs of any movement. Before he could reach Sage was knocked backwards into Cye. A large Wolvalock towered over the Ronins growling deep as it raised its arms to crush the Ronins below.

 

“Sage get up.” The creature's arms quickly fell to crush Sage and Cye. But the pain never came as the two warriors looked away from the creature's blow. The looked up to see Uranus wrestling the creature back while Moonstriker battle the swords baring wolvalock. Arrows flew everywhere as the battle continued Ryo and Kento managed to find Viper hidden in the trees and eventually brought her down. Uranus beat back Crusher while Moonstriker broke the swords that belonged to Blades. “That was close.”

 

Moonstriker fell to the ground. “Moon?” Uranus scooped her cousin up. “Moon?” Moonstriker was out cold and Uranus was beginning to panic. “I need to find the Darkhearts. But I can't leave Moon. Shit!” Uranus felt tears form in her eyes as she felt the warm sticky fluid cover her hands.

 

“Uranus? Ancient Warrior?” Rowen looked up to see a golden haired girl staring down at them.

 

“Blackcat? Thank the gods, help me it's Moon.” The girl landed next to Uranus and took Moonstriker from her. A slicking sound cut through the air as she revealed a small dagger from Moonstriker's back.

 

“She's lost a lot of blood. I'll take her to Blackhorn. Follow this trail till you reach our site. I'll meet you there.” Uranus nodded as Blackcat took off with Moonstriker in her arms. Sage touched Uranus shoulder.

 

“She'll be all right.” Uranus nodded and stood.

 

“Come on if we run we'll get there in time for Blackhorn to finish healing Moon.” The group took off through the darkness tripping and stumbling over roots and rocks. The Ronins found it hard to keep up with Uranus; it was as if she was gaining more speed with each step. Soon Ryo felt like he was going to faint but realized that Uranus had stopped and warrior hung in front of her upside down.

 

“Slow down Uranus. She is fine Blackhorn has revived her and she is waiting for you.” The warrior fell to her feet and turned towards a dim light.

 

“I know that Widow. I'm just worried.” Uranus followed the warrior to the campsite. The young man that the Ronins encountered their first day rose to bow to them. Moonstriker lay on the grass and turned to see the group. “Moon.”

 

“I'm fine Ancient Warrior.” Moonstriker sat up and smiled. “Blackhorn does know how to us his healing powers.” Blackhorn smiled at Moonstriker.

 

“Come Uranus I need to speak with you.” Blackhorn directed Uranus away from the group. Widow turned towards the Ronins.

 

“I am Widow. These are the other Darkhearts.” Blackcat landed behind the group scaring Rowen. Two other warriors emerged from behind Moonstriker.

 

The young man stepped towards Ryo and offered his hand. “I'm Talon.” The cocked his head to the side towards the female warrior. “That's Viper.”

 

“Pleasssure.” Her hiss gave Kento the shivers and she couldn't help but laugh. Moonstriker giggled as well but stopped when her eyes connected with Cye's. Talon noticed the tension in the air between the two.

 

“Why don't you four help us find more fire wood and food? And you can stay here to watch over Moonstriker.” Before Cye or Moonstriker could argue the three Darkhearts took the four Ronins away from the site.

 

“Are you all right?” Cye knelt down besides Moonstriker.

 

“I'm fine. Blackhorn and the others are good alleys they know how to take care of us.” Moonstriker laid back down.

 

“So are the Darkhearts part animal or something?” Moonstriker nodded.

 

“The Dark Warriors fused them with the blood of a unicorn, panther, cobra, spider, and hawk. Why those animals I don't know.” Cye watched Moonstriker as she spoke about the Darkhearts. Moonstriker never looked at Cye just up into the darkness of the trees above.

 

She's amazing. And yet she could die quickly and yet she doesn't worry about it. Why? As if reading Cye's thoughts Moonstriker rolled on her side towards him.

 

“Cye are you wondering why I'm so oblivious to death?” Cye nodded. “Cye, I was chosen to do this and I know that if I die it will be saving this world and the next.”

 

“Don't you ever get tired of fighting?” Cye felt a pain of guilt for the young water warrior.

 

“Yes, but who doesn't get tired of fighting. We all have our moments when we just want to say screw it and walk away. Yet we know that we can never truly walk away from this.” Cye nodded. “You're in the same boat as me but you fear your destiny where I don't.”

 

“I don't fear anything Moonstriker.” Cye felt irritated that Moonstriker could say such a thing even though she was right. Moonstriker just smiled as she heard the group approaching again.

 

“Are you all right young one?” Viper knelt down by Moonstriker and glanced at Cye uneasily. Moonstriker just nodded. “Will you stay here for the night then?” Moonstriker just nodded and closed her eyes. “She's tired the sun will be setting soon so let's get dinner going and then you all can rest.” The hiss in Viper's voice made Cye's skin crawl.

 

“Excellent idea Viper.” Blackhorn and Uranus emerged from the tree line. Soon with Cye's help the group ate and soon settled down to rest.

 

“So Blackhorn do you remember anything before you were a Darkheart?” Uranus choked on the water that she was drinking and Moonstriker went wide-eyed at Kento's question. Blackhorn just chuckled slightly.

 

“Not really. Most of our memories were wiped out before we became what we are now.”

 

“It's not so bad after all.” Viper motioned for Talon to sit.

 

“Do you hiss all your words?” Cye felt annoyed by Viper.

 

“Yes unfortunately. It's quite annoying even to me.” Cye nodded.

 

“I'm going on watch so you all get some sleep.” Blackcat stood and walked into the shadows. Uranus watched as Ryo and Kento separated themselves from the group while Rowen and Sage leaned against each other for support. The Darkhearts went to the treetops to sleep and Moonstriker leaned against Cye. Cye looked up at Uranus and blushed.

 

“She really likes you and know this Torrent. You hurt her I break your bones.” Uranus curled up on the ground like a dog would as Cye nodded in understanding.