During the dawn as the light soon to finally descend, everyone had agreed outside at the destroyed training grounds after Venny and Dani did have their time sparing with one another as the area they were in was filled with slashes, blood, and burns, even some pieces of fabric were scattered around the field. Though most of the damage on the body were mostly from Venny taking in the pain he felt. From every attack by Dani, even some of his clothes were a bit singed. Suddenly they both noticed the water glowing as Moria and Ezrael walked out of the watergate.
"Sounds like you two had a wonderful time together" Moria smelling the fragrance of blood and smoke leaving out a faint giggle.
Venny rolled his eyes as he looked towards a nearby entrance and sees Gale and Ralian back, he sighs in relief as they see everyone was successful one way or another. Railain and Gale finished their's recruited Yamma for the task, as well for Moria and Ezrael as they have new intel on the area, "and I see everyone didn't come back empty handed."
Then Dani stepped forward "okay so here's what we know. The one called Alison already knows our motives, which is good, meaning she wants us to go after her with full preparation, as she will be also prepared to retaliate..." Dani looks around her surroundings "however we can't say for certain, here, everyone takes one of each" Dani passing as small piece of folded paper towards everyone.
"What's this for?" Gale asked
"I have only a few words to say, I have given you notes and whatever you do, never show it to anyone including people who are close to you." Everyone then looks at their notes in secret before Dani, tells another crucial piece of information for them "also by tomorrow when the light begins to fade, we will make our mark. To the area Ezrael mentions, we'll head to the right, up, left, forward, then right, and keep going through that direction..." as Dani begins to tell the directions to the others from her words, but her right hand was pointing towards different directions from the ones mentioned from her words. The others were confused as they wanted to ask questions, but the look at Venny as he had a smirk of confidence knowing what she's planing "okay I guess you got it by now.for tomorrow you all should try to use our time wisely so all of you get prepared before we set foot onto our final destination".
Then Dani began to walk away from the others without saying another word to them. "Hey Venny, do you know what Dani meant?" "I would be wise to choose your words Gale. Dani knows her plans well enough that I know what she has plans for us, so it's best you keep those notes close to you and better not lose them." Then Venny leaves the other without giving another word to them.
The others look at each other confused "what do we do now?" Gale asked
"You heard the little damsel, just to prepare for the final battle. Even though she is encrypted". Moria then left the others as Ezrael followed her to keep an eye on her, leaving Gale and Ralian "well we have no choice, Gale lets not tell our notes" "right" Gale nodded as they began to walk together away from the training ground.
"So Ralian what should we do for the time being, train, searching for info, or find better equipment"
"Actually there something I need to learn from you specifically"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"In truth, my people have access to many spells such as elements related to light, lightning, and nature"
"You told me all about those spells. What's your point?"
"There's another spell that my people can use. The spell that allows oneself to shapeshift" Gale was surprised by Ralian's question.
"I didn't know druids could shapeshift"
Ralian nodded "yes some of my kind can have the ability to shapeshift called wild shape"
"So did you learn it from my kind?"
"No but you are a special breed of a shapeshifter and a changeling, but most of your traits are from your bloodline of a changeling. As for mine, there are only two paths for shapeshift, the path of the wolf and the path of the bear"
"And have you got the time to learn it?"
"I did do research on all the spells the druids can use, and most were easy, but however, a transformation spell on one's self is difficult than I anticipated"
"So you tried it before?"
Ralian shook her head "not really, but I have heard the harm it can cause on one's self when using this spell. Shifting your muscles and bones till your body resembles a form of another animal. So how do you not feel pain when shifting your entire body"
"I guess it's just genetics?" Gale trying to answer Ralian's question as she is left confused by Gale's answer "did I say something wrong?"
"No Gale, I suppose this must be something I need to learn for myself"
"But I can teach you"
"Alright you are the one I can always trust" Gale from their helmet couldn't help but smile for their friend, as Gale carefully places their hand onto Ralian's shoulder. "Alright lets go to the forest." Gale takes off their helmet still showing off their pale grey skin and burnt face. "We still have a good amount of light ahead" Ralian smirks "its always good to have you on my side".
Gale and Ralian headed to the forest to use Ralian's new ability.
Meanwhile Ezrael heads to the black smith knocking on the door before heading in to meet a blacksmith already working on all sorts of weapons "can I help you good sir?" A female blacksmith a talented one, tall, grey hair as it was coloured by the burned dust and ashes. Ezrael walked towards the main counter "I need you assistance blacksmith." Said in a serious tone.
"Sure show me what you need" the female black smith walking back to her table, as Ezrael unsheath a black long sword as it shined a purple coloured quickly catching the blacksmith's eyes.
"My golfin, where did you gather such piece"
"This weapon was found in the depth of a certain underwater dungeon, I grab this weapon in replace for my shattered old one"
"Can you please let me take a look."
Ezrael hands the sword to the blacksmith as she begins to examine the long sword "great golfin, this sword, the ore, the structure itself. This sword wasn't just made by any regular ore you see anywhere, this was made by the one thing I have seen before in all my life, ancient obsidian"
"I see, I have heard of such ore, only read it in old ancient books from tombs and ruins"
"Ancient obsidian is intertwined with the strongest ore, not only that but can also resist the elements, from fire, lightning, ice, wind, water, and earth. I wish I could go on but the ore is very rare hard to find"
"Indeed though it was forgotten in time, but it seems I was fortunate to find one that could possibly be the last of its kind"
"Not quite, but there's actually a way to create ancient obsidian, just find a combination of ore, the only real challenge it the heat as it has to be the same temperature as lava itself"
"I see. Then will these be sufficient for forging" Ezrael grabs his satchel to reveal all the ore he's been gathering through his years.
"Those are interesting ores, sir, I believe I can use these to make ancient obsidian but all I need is heat."
Ezrael smirks "perhaps you may also require my assistance" the blacksmith was confused. Ezrael heads towards the forge "may you please place the ores to create ancient obsidian onto the cauldron" the blacksmith placed two chunks of tungsten and obsidian, then two chunks of gold, then three sandstone, and finally one large chunk of tungsten all into the cauldron "do you know what your doing?" The blacksmith asked.
"Indeed" the necklace begins to glow as a flick from his tongue sparks heat and exhales carefully as a bright white flame onto the forge. The cauldron begins to heat as the ore within began to melt as the molten metal began to bubble "okay that seems to be good enough" Ezrael stops himself, closing his mouth as smoke emerges from his mouth as the blacksmith looks down and sees the molten lava with all the ore mixed into one mixture, as she looks at Ezrael stunned "how did you do that?" "There are many to my past that I would like to keep in a secret, so please don't let curiosity be a habit of yours" "okay, I think I can forge armour from this, even a few weapons" "good, then shall we get to work" Ezrael grabbing tools "we?" "I have a few ideas for the equipment we shall be making, as it is crucial if we start right now". The blacksmith was once again confused but saw Ezrael's stoic and serious face as she grabbed her tools. "Well there is no point in letting a man like you out of here, I will be glad to help you". The blacksmith then laid out some molding structures as she pulled on a chain and some of the molten steel gets poured down into each mold from molds that are shaped as weapons, and a few shapes for armour. Then waiting for the molds with the molten steel to cool within a bit, they are quick to get to work. Hammering down the heated ancient obsidian to create suitable equipment for the final battle.
Later as it became night and from the lake near the capital, Moria is seen training herself to create water construct, but however she couldn't do so before only letting the water glow brightly. "Did the enchantress took away my ability to create constructs" Moria scoffs "well that's just perfect you good fornothing rotter" Moria grabs her spear and swings it across the water to create big splashes of waves. As she touches the back of her neck as she feels the seal that was once on her neck now it is nothing but a scar of her own misfortune. As well, her mind could end her thoughts, slaying and eating humans back from her time working with the Enchantress, the revenge she felt for those who killed her mother, the sight of losing her best friend, then fighting the one who she became acquainted with after her defeat. But there was one person who she couldn't get away from her mind, as well as give a blush towards.
Ezrael Fendrick couldn't help but blush whenever she thinks of the one who defeated her first "why do I always think of that dragon" her mind clouded in thought of Ezrael from ones of a battle then started to change into more of something more of a relation with one another couldn't help but to think of Ezrael more than a friend. Suddenly Moria snapped out of the thought, "damn it, damn it, damn it! Why is he the only one who can inflict my mind with his own words" Moria then sits down looking up to the white moon shining down upon her. "Should I be plain and simple, and just confess to him... no that won't work for a defected like me... but then again he was declared a hybrid by his people before getting that necklace. Does that count as being defected?" Moria muttering to herself as she holds onto her knees deep in thought about being somewhat similar to Ezrael, sighing in relief as she begins to stand and uses her water warp ability to make her way through towards the palace of Alvera only towards the fountain in the center of the town.
As from above looking from a distance Venny is seen looking a Moria before shifting his direction towards Dani "so do you think we're ready" Dani looking at her note reading "in times of need have each others back" she read to herself before looking at Venny "of course Venny, we're ready. No matter the cost we will win this war".
(End of chapter 50)