Fan Fiction / Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction ❯ Change in Tides ❯ Allies in the forest ( Chapter 15 )

Cye woke later from a rustle in the brush. Blackcat emerged and Talon land quietly on the ground. “I'm up cat. See you in a few.” Talon vanished into the woods and Blackcat climb up into the tree to rest. Cye looked down at Moonstriker to see her awake.

 

“Did I wake you?” Moonstriker looked up at Cye.

 

“I didn't realize you were awake Torrent.” Cye rolled his eyes.

 

“I hate hearing you say that.”

 

“Sorry.” Moonstriker looked over at Sage and Rowan. “There something going on with those two.”

 

“Are you serious?” Moonstriker leaned away from Cye so she didn't have to look up at him.

 

“Cye remember what I told you about special abilities?” Cye nodded slowly. “Well we also have natural instincts and I'm telling you that my instincts are telling me that there is something going on with those two.” Cye just shook his head.

 

“There can't be I mean Sage is like a babe magnet. And Rowan is well Rowan.”

 

“Right. If you say so.” Cye grabbed Moonstriker's waist and pulled her back to him.

 

“I'm right you'll see.” Cye breathed in the saltwater smell that surrounded Moonstriker. “You really scared me earlier.”

 

“Sorry. It's not like I meant to get stabbed.” Cye chuckled. “The sun will be up soon and we'll head back to the valley.”

 

“Uranus really cares about you.”

 

“What makes you say that?” Moonstriker leaned back into Cye.

 

“She threatened me.”

 

“Is that all? Uranus is like that with everyone. Now get some sleep before we have to get moving.” Cye closed his eyes as he hugged the water warrior in his arms.

 

Soon the group was up with a few complaints from Rowan and heading back to the valley. Uranus and Sage in a deep conversation about Dragoiana as the group walked through the forests. “Hey Moonstriker.” Kento decided to talk to the water warrior about her cousin.

 

“Yes Hardrock.” Moonstriker knew what Kento was up to but whether or not she agree to it was up to her.

 

“Um…can I talk to you about Neptune?”

 

“What about her?”

 

“She seems to hate me one minute then like me the next. I don't get it.”

 

“Hardrock, Neptune has been fighting this war since she was three years old and has lost many of those she cares about because of this war. So she only shows two emotions. Hate and anger.” Kento sighed not understanding what Moonstriker meant. Moonstriker looked at Kento and smiled. “Don't worry Hardrock you'll understand in due time.” Moonstriker slipped her arm in Kento's and walked with him. Cye watched as his best friend was being counseled by the one person he seemed to connect to easily.

 

“Hey Cye watcha thinking about?” Cye looked over at Ryo.

 

“Just about her.” Ryo nodded.

 

“You two seemed to hit it off.”

 

“Yeah. She's amazing Ryo.” Ryo understood what Cye meant because he felt the same way about Mia. Suddenly Uranus stooped and Moonstriker released Kento's arm.

 

“It's not wolvalockes Moon. It's them.” Uranus's voice seemed to growl.

 

“Shit.” Moonstriker grabbed her dagger and spun it once to reveal the crescent sword hidden beneath the surface. She clenched her left fist and a large shield appeared on her arm. Uranus drew her bow and crouched down. The Ronins formed a small circle with their backs to each other. A roar was heard as Kento was suddenly hit from the side sending him flying. Uranus's growl intensified as Kento looked to see Neptune resting above him.

 

“Neptune?” Neptune winced as she stood up.

 

“Uranus, Moon. It's Blackwolf and Timberwolf. Pluto's really hurt and I can barely move.” A Timberwolf emerged from the wood carrying a large sword.

 

“Well. Well. If it isn't the Ronin Warriors. Just who I was looking for.” Blackwolf came up from behind the young warrior with Pluto being dragged behind her. “Blackwolf return the prince to the guardians and Uranus.” The dark warrior threw Pluto into Moonstriker knocking her to the ground.

 

“Damn you Timberwolf.” She smirked at Uranus.

 

“What's wrong Uranus? Don't you realize that these five will be the end of you and this world? And then the mortal world will be easy picking.” Uranus shot at Timberwolf who easily darted away. “Fool you can't hit me.” She lunged at Uranus only to be stopped by Sage. The sword grazed Sage sub armor causing Sage to flinch. Uranus was shocked by Sage's sudden urge to help her as she stumbled backwards. Blackwolf took her shock as a chance to attack, but before she could lay one claw on Uranus a large creature tackled Blackwolf.

 

“Griffin?” The creature turned to bow to Uranus. The creature was indeed a griffin and Sage couldn't help but stare in shock. Blackwolf attacked the griffin and the two tumbled on the forest as Timberwolf advanced towards Moonstriker and Pluto. A roar stopped the two wolf sisters.

 

“Seems your friends have arrived young ones. Till we meet again.” The sisters vanished as a unicorn emerged from the forest with two riders. The one young man looked panicked when he saw Moonstriker lying on the ground.

 

“My lady.” He dismounted off the unicorn and rushed to Moonstriker's side holding her up as Cye watched. “Are you all right?”

 

“Yes Drake I am fine thanks to Griffin here.” The griffin bowed again and began to change. The griffin form slowly shifted into the form of a human girl.

 

“No way.” Rowan was in shock. The girl just changed forms right in front of him.

 

“Haven't they seen you change forms Ancient Warrior.” Griffin extended her hand to Uranus and helped her up.

 

“Yes, but they probably thought I was the only one who could do that. Ronins meet the four alliances. Griffin, Drake, Unia, and Gargoyle.” The Ronins looked back toward the unicorn to find another girl with white hair standing there. The young man was helping Neptune stand as she swayed on her feet. The one called Drake helped Moonstriker to her feet and then tended to Pluto. Cye couldn't help but glared at the young man with silver like hair. Pluto stirred and then rose to his feet shortly after.

 

“My lady, are you sure you're all right?” Cye's glare intensified. Moonstriker noticed this.

 

“Drake I would like you to meet Cye of Torrent. Torrent this in Drake he can become a sea dragon. Since he's part sea dragon he feels his duty is to protect the warrior of the sea.” Cye gave Moonstriker a confused look. “He is my greatest alley just like Blueheart.” Drake laughed as Moonstriker finished talking.

 

“Did young Torrent think otherwise my lady?” Moonstriker nodded. “Forgive me my lord I just have sworn to protect lady Moonstriker nothing more then that.” Drake bowed to Cye as Sage looked at the young man curiosly. Unia watched the scene carefully before she walked up to Ryo.

 

“Are they the Ronin Warriors Guardian?” Unia glanced over at Neptune who was leaning on the one they called Gargoyle.

 

“Yes Unia. That is Ryo of the Wildfire.” Unia bowed to Ryo and then turned towards Neptune.

 

“Guardian are you all right?”

 

“I will heal Unia. Luckily Hardrock broke my fall.” Neptune looked down at Kento who was still on the ground. Unia noticed that Hardrock looked at Neptune much like Bronze Hawk use to. Pluto smirked at Unia facial expressions.

 

“Unia?” Unia looked at Pluto and smiled.

 

“Forgive me young prince I was just…”

 

“It's all right Unia.” Pluto chuckled lightly. “Griffin, thank you for your help.”

 

“Anytime young prince. Come you three we have patrolling to do. Saturn and Blackblaze are near by so you should see them soon.” Unia and Gargoyle bowed to the group before following Griffin back into the woods.

 

“Take care my lady and my lord.” Drake bowed and quickly left leaving Cye confused.

 

“My lord?” Kento finally rose to his feet and stared at Cye.

 

“Drake calls Cye that because he's a water warrior as well. Drake is a “lower-level” water warrior while you and Moon are “high-level” water warriors.”

 

“So like a royal court or something?” Pluto nodded to Rowan.

 

“Yes he feels his duty is to protect you because you are…well…worth more then him alive then dead.” Pluto looked at Moonstriker. “But that is far from the truth.” Neptune nodded in agreement. “Let's get moving.” The group walked away from the previous battleground silently not noticing that Drake and Griffin watched from a distance.

 

“So you called him Lord.” Griffin looked at Drake. “You only call Moonstriker lady because she is destined to be a royal guardian, but him why?”

 

“Can't you see it Grif? He loves Moonstriker. Only he is mortal born and she isn't; it's like that story that Princess Sun was talking to Unia about. Romeo and Juliet I think that's what she called it.”

 

“The story about the lovers that never could be?” Drake nodded. “Well believe what you will Drake but know this. Love is very powerful and it can do amazing things. Look at Uranus and Icestorm to completely different elements but that is small compared to their love.”

 

“I suppose you're right.”

 

“I know I'm right. Now come we have things to do.” Griffin walked farther into the woods leaving drake to his thoughts for a few moments before he decided to follow.

 

Walking in silence bothered Ryo to no end especially as he watched Neptune limp slightly. “Neptune are you all right?” Neptune glared up at Ryo.

 

“It takes time to heal Wildfire.” The venom in Neptune's voice made Ryo step back. Pluto stepped forward and placed his hand on Ryo's shoulder.

 

“She's healing both of us Wildfire.” Rowan looked up and remembered what Sun told him.

 

“It's part of your bond.” Pluto nodded.

 

“Take your time Neptune you're going to wear yourself out.” Pluto winced as he touched Neptune's shoulder.

 

“I can take care of myself Pluto, besides if I don't heal those ribs of yours soon your gone be screaming in pain.” Pluto rolled his eyes at Neptune.

 

“I'm fine worry about yourself first Neptune.” Suddenly Neptune began to shake under Pluto's hand. “Neptune?” Neptune fell to her knees and Pluto groaned and doubled over slightly at the sudden shock of pain. Uranus and Moonstriker came to their cousins' sides. “Someone has to carry Nep walking isn't helping her healing process.” Kento decided to take the opportunity before him.

 

“I'll carry her.” Uranus and Moonstriker looked up at him. Moonstriker nodded giving Uranus a look that said everything would be all right.

 

“All right but Pluto let me carry you so you can rest.” Pluto nodded. Kento kneeled down and lift Neptune up cradling her to his chest. Uranus changed into Sinotaa and Pluto sat on Sinotaa's back leaning forward to rest his head on her neck. As the group continued on Kento looking down at the young wind warrior in his arms not sure if she was sleeping or just concentrating. He was so focused on the young girl that he never noticed Saturn approach them.

 

“What happened?” Saturn looked at her brother like a mother would her own hurt child.

 

“Timberwolf and Blackwolf. They were attacked but Griffin and the others were there to help.” Moonstriker helped Pluto off of Sinotaa's back and onto the ground.

 

“I'm fine Saturn just a little beaten up.” Pluto smiled at Saturn trying to reassure her that he was all right. Saturn wasn't convinced but knew pushing the matter would be pointless with her younger brother. She looked at Kento who held her younger cousin like she would break if she were to be dropped.

 

“Is she all right?” Moonstriker was about to answer but noticed that Saturn was directing the question more towards Kento then anyone else. Kento looked down at Neptune then back up at Saturn.

 

“I think so. I can't tell if she's sleeping or not.” Saturn smiled at Kento and stepped closer to him. She looked down at her younger cousin and brushed stray hair from Neptune's face.

 

“Guardian?” Neptune slowly opened her eyes to look at Saturn. “Are you all right?” Neptune nodded.

 

“I'm just weak. Pluto and I are completely healed but it kind of wore me out.”

 

Suddenly Blackblaze approached Neptune and began to speak. The group listened to the tiger as she spoke in a language that the Ronins had never heard. Uranus, Pluto, and Moonstriker looked confused by what the tiger was saying to Neptune. “Don't you understand her?” Ryo whispered to Uranus.

 

“Only three people can understand Blackblaze's language. Sun, Neptune, and Saturn.” Uranus gave Saturn a confused look. Saturn just shook her head letting Uranus know that it wasn't anything of importance. “Neptune can speak all the languages of this world while Sun can speak most. She's still learning. I can speak the languages of unicorns, dragons, and wolves, but Pluto couldn't understand a wolf if he wanted to.”

 

“So you only know certain languages? Doesn't that get complicated?”

 

“No Sage because almost everyone speak Uniconan. So it's like English in our world.” The group just stared until Neptune nodded and said something in return.

 

“Hardrock set me down please.” Kento carefully set Neptune down and helped her stand. Neptune walked uneasily till she could lean against Blackblaze. Saturn watched Kento who looked he was hurt yet ready to run to help Neptune if she were to fall. “We need to get back to the valley. Tonight is the full moon.”

 

Pluto quickly stood and wrapped Neptune's arm around his neck and began to walk away from the group. Soon the others followed with the Ronins taking up the rear; as the entered the valley the Ronins were shocked to see three unicorns waiting at the end of the path. Cye recognized one as Moonlite and the other two seemed older then him yet they all appeared to be waiting for them for a long time. The three changed into their human forms. “Welcome god-father. Sun Warriors.” The black haired one bowed and Pluto returned his bow.

 

“Hello Rocakao. Why are you three here?”

 

“We are to take care of the Ronins so you can get some rest for tomorrow.” Rocakao looked at the Ronins and somewhat smiled. “Swanalow told Moonlite, Shyika, and I to tend to them.”

 

“Figures they send our god-children to tend to the Ronins.” Saturn stepped towards Shyika. “Just take care of them or else.”

 

“I will god-mother. I promise.” Saturn nodded and turned back to the Ronins.

 

“Shyika is my god-daughter as Rocakao is Pluto's and Moonlite is Neptune's. You will be in good hands. We have important thing to tend to and will return soon.” Saturn helped Pluto with Neptune as the warriors walked towards the palace. Shyika watched all the Ronins before she chose to speak.

 

“Swanalow told me to tell you that the young woman called Mia returned to your world to take care of Yuli.”

 

“Thank you um… Shyika?” Shyika nodded to let Ryo know that he was right. “So now what?”

 

“We take you back to the palace to eat and then retire you to you new rooms.” Rocakao turned away to show to follow him.

 

“New Rooms?”

 

“You will see in due time Seadyra.” Cye blushed as Moonlite called him by his nickname.

 

“Seadyra huh?” Kento couldn't help but smirk. Moonlite looked at Kento then grinned.

 

“What's so funny kid?” Rowan was curious about this kid.

 

“I think his nickname should be Kelonta.” Shyika and Rocakao looked at Moonlite and laughed.

 

“What's so funny?” Kento was getting agitated.

 

“Kelontas are known for large stomachs but lack of brains.” Rocakao continued to laugh as Kento felt his face grow hot in embarrassment. A woman stepped in front of the group; she had long white hair and a small star mark on her forehead. “Mother?” Rocakao stepped back and looked down.

 

“Is this any way to treat the mortals? My son? Daughter?” Shyika looked away from the woman.

 

“Don't blame them Uina it was me not them.” Moonlite looked up at the woman.

 

“What would your father say Moonlite?”

 

“That I knew better. Forgive Uina.” The woman nodded and looked at Ryo. “Don't let these three treat you like that; they are no better then you just because their parents are Hawk Warrior Horses means nothing.”

 

“Thank you Uina.” Ryo bowed as the woman walked away. He waited till she was out of sight to ask Shyika about what she meant. “Shyika who are the Hawk Warrior Horses?”

 

“That was one of them. Unia the horse of Pink Hawk. Our mother.” Shyika looked where her mother once stood. “They fought along side the Hawk Warriors. And were true warriors and still are. Starfire and our mother have an unbreakable bond. But enough of this come you need to eat.” The three unicorns led the Ronins back to the palace and made sure they were taken care of. Unfortunately the Ronins had no idea that it was only the beginning in this battle between the realms.