The Golden Eyed Sage
Chapter 75: An Apocalyptic Alchemist
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Serena POV
I sit in my father's arms while smiling happily and looking off into the clear blue sky. I’m happy knowing that I’m with my family. Dad then sets me down from his arms, making me pout.
“Aw, but I want to be held more!” I whine.
“Serena, why don’t you go play with the garden animals some more?” My dad chuckles as he crouches down to my height, and grins.
“Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…… Fine!” I pout, before hugging him and running off to play with the critters.
I see a fox that looks at me curiously, to which I look back at it. The fox cocks its head to the side and I copy the action. I giggle as it walks over and licks my face, its tongue feels smooth but rough at the same time. I then pet it by rubbing my hand down its back, and the fox’s fur felt like a blanket. An orange, white and living blanket. Suddenly it turns around and bolts off towards the bushes and stops just before the entrance. It looks back at me with green eyes before running into the hedge.
“H-Hey! Wait up!” I call out to the fox.
I run after the animal, and I rush into the dense green foliage, barely keeping sight of the fox that continues to outrun me. I feel my clothes rip in several spots like my legs and arms, as I pass branches that smack my sides and scratch me. Finally, I emerge from the bushes and the fox stops running, allowing me to catch my breath.
“Finally… You stopped running!” I wheeze in between pants. It felt like I was running after the fox for hours. I then look up and gasp at the scene around me.
Before it looked like a normal garden of bushes, but as I looked around right now, my thoughts have changed. It looked like an entire village of foxes and other animals, like otters, hummingbirds, flamingoes, and other varieties of animals, all living here in this secluded area. I then feel a paw tapping my right leg. Looking down, I see it’s the fox I was chasing. He looked worried, so I decided to follow him, and he’d lead me to another fox, who was trapped under a metallic object, which looked like a watch. I leaned down and tried to pick up the watch only to reel my hand back, as some sort of magic leapt out and tried to grab me. I rubbed my hand while glaring at the watch. I gained a determined look in my eyes and reached for the watch again, this time I didn’t pull my hand back as the magic grabbed me and pulled my hand farther towards it, causing me to grab the watch in my hand. I gasped as I heard a calm, yet authoritative voice resonates in my head.
I am the one who constructs and deconstructs, the partner and protector of the moon and sun, I aid the innocent and protect the children if you require aid, call my name and I will come forth, The Crimson Sage.
I stumbled back in surprise and let out a startled yelp. I land on my butt as I breathe heavily and look at the watch in my hand.
“What the heck was that?” I ask myself. “Dad might know,” I mumble before getting nuzzled from two foxes.
I giggle as the foxes nuzzle me in gratitude. I return the favor by giving them both a hug. I then stand up and dust myself off, before waving bye and walking out the way I entered the foliage. My way out was easier than going in, but I did manage to avoid being smacked in the face by several other branches. I then emerge from the bushes once more, and this time I find Zirconis taking a nap under a shady tree, with Dad and Luna sitting next to him and talking.
“Dad!” I yell, catching his attention.
“Is there something you need Serena?” He asked. “Wait, what do you have there?” He noticed the watch in my hand.
“It’s something I found while helping two foxes. I think it’s a watch, but it has weird magic.” I explain as he walks over and I hold out the watch to him.
He gives off a thoughtful expression before plucking the watch out of my hand and his eyes go incredibly wide. After several seconds, his eyes dart to the watch and he mumbled something I couldn’t hear, before raising his voice, Zirconis had woken up and groggily looked over to us.
“I didn’t expect to receive one this early,” Dad told himself.
“Receive one of what Quill?” Luna asked while looking at my dad.
“Well… You remember how I told you that Displaced could receive another Displaced’s tokens right?” Dad asked Luna, nodding in response. “Well… This is one of those tokens.” Dad told her.
Luna gasped before looking at dad in an unbelieving expression: “Are you sure?”
“Well either, I heard an oath, or I’m going insane again, but I’m pretty sure I’m still sane. So this must be a Token.” Dad then pauses and looks around before stating, “I’m gonna call them.” He stated. Not asked, just stated.
“Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Luna asked with worry woven into her eyes.
“I’m sure, and plus the oath I heard said that they are the protector of the innocent, so that means they aren’t a murderous or insane Displaced like some of the others I’ve heard about.” He says while looking back at the watch. “Well, here goes nothing.” He whispers.
Dad then stands up and walks a few feet in front of us, Zirconis now being much more awake. Dad holds the watch out in front of him, and looks back at us, before sighing and turning back to the watch.
“I call upon The Crimson Sage!” Dad yells.
Ten seconds, twenty seconds, thirty second and nothing happens. I go to say something when suddenly a bright flash erupts from the watch and blinding us all. After several seconds our vision returns and where the watch dad was holding was, now laid a portal which resonated with green and red energy.
Out of the portal stepped what looked like a tall man with a blonde braid. He was wearing a long red-hooded coat overtop a black suit with silver trim. On his face was an ornate pearl mask with gold outlines on it. On his hand were white gloves.
“Can I even go home anymore,” the man commented as he strained his jacket. “First a green-haired swordsman summons me then I get lost and stuck in a Rwby world on my way back using one of his portals then just as I get back to my own portal wham!” He shouted in anger. “I get pulled here.” He looked over to us. “Hmm, who's the Displaced whys guy?” He held up a gloved fist.
My dad takes a small step forward and with a deep voice, which resonated within the gardens he answered: “That would be me.” Dad tells the man. “There’s no need for a fight.” He stated while raising his hands in a calming way.
“Fairy Tail is the theme this time. Judging on your looks your Acnologia, and a reincarnation at that,” the man spoke in a confident tone. “And if I wanted to fight then I’d fight. There’s not really anything you could do to stop me Former Dragon King. So, what’s your name and why’d you bring me here?”
Dad looks thoughtful for a little bit before answering the man: “Well, first off, my name is Acnori Quill. Just call me Quill though, and my reason for bringing you here is… well… Actually, there’s not really a definitive reason, other than me receiving a Displaced token after only really being here for little more than a week.” Dad explained. “It could also have something to do with me having created my own token only about, a few hours ago,” Dad told the man, before retorting. “And even though I might not be able to stop you, I could certainly try, and I can guarantee you that I’d put up one hell of a fight. And if I went down, there's always Acnologia to back me up.” Dad grinned. “But now it’s time for my question…” Dad said before his grin disappeared and was replaced with a dead serious frown and his eyes narrowed. “How the fuck do you know about my reincarnation?”
“Many ways actually but just chalk it up to my Seith magic and my Soul perception this time Dragon Slayer,” the man shot back. “I see Luna over there and a few others. Ponies this time. I sense to more powerful Magics nearby too. Other Displaced,” he stroked his chin under his mask. This guy could sense Mavis and Zeref. What else can he do?
“I’m hungry!” He said in an embarrassed tone. “Y’all had breakfast yet?”
I decided to speak up at this point: “Well, there should still be some leftovers in the kitchen.” I tell the man. “Dad? Could you and I lead him to the kitchen?” I ask my father.
Just before Dad could answer, a slightly loud grumbling sound emitted from the man’s stomach.
Dad let out a slightly annoyed sigh before pinching the bridge of his nose and saying: “Fine, c’mon Serena, let’s go. If you want some food, then I suggest you follow, or your stomach’s gonna get pretty pissed.” Dad chuckled as I ran over next to him and we began to walk back inside the castle to go to the kitchen.
“Didn’t waste any time on making a move on the Princess of the Night. Aye Dragon of the Apocalypse,” the masked man chuckled as we soon arrived in the kitchen. “Wonder if the Celestia here keeps a stash of cake behind the thrown to? Oh, cereal.”
“Dad, what’s up with this guy? It’s like he went from a demanding force to a food fueled numskull in zero to sixty,” I said as I watched the strange idiot making a bowl of milk and cereal.
“I don’t really know, but let’s just be glad that this is one of the more friendly Displaced,” Dad whispered to me.
“No need to whisper I can hear every word you’re saying,” he said from across the kitchen. “Come sit young ones, join me in my glorious breakfast feast of milk and cereal.”
We both merely stared at the red-robed idiot. “Seriously? What’s this guys deal?”
Dad then smiles and chuckles a little before dropping a bomb: “Actually, I wasn’t the one who made the first move. It was actually Luna.” He told the man eating the cereal, causing the cereal eating man to gain a bewildered look.
“Oh wait a minute. You can’t see my face due to the mask. Sorry and kid,” he turned his head to face me.
“What?” I glared at this idiot.
“Don’t piss your pants,” he said nonchalantly as he removed his mask to reveal a pair of amber gold eyes the looked down at me. Suddenly a massive wave of pressure washed over everything I nearly passed out trying to find what was causing this force on my body. Then I realized it was the idiot across from me and Dad.
“Who… are… you?” I managed to wheeze out.
“Edward Elric the Fullmetal Alchemist. Husband to Princess Luna and Partner to Princess Celestia. Father of the twin Star alicorns Morning Star and Solar Eclipse. Uncle to Adam Winger, Sorano Elric, Alexandria Justine, and Natalie Basatin,” he said with fervor. “That answer your question kid?” He asked as he munched on his cereal.
“I… I think so.” I managed to say.
“Jeez…” I could hear dad say as I looked up to see him not affected by the enormous amount of pressure washing over the room. “C-Could you tone down the magical pressure there Edward? You’re gonna make my son pass out.” He said, gesturing to me.
“Oh!” Edward said as he looked at me. He then held up his hand and reached into so sort of space and pulled out a ring and placed it on his finger. The pressure suddenly vanished. “There ya go. Feeling better young one?”
Feeling much better, I shake off the after-effects of the magical pressure: “Yeah, that’s a lot better, thank you.” I told him. “But since you introduced yourself, I’ll introduce myself. I am Serena Quill, Adopted son of Acnori Quill, and the Eight Element Dragon Slayer.”
“And I am Acnori Quill,” My dad started. “Father of Serena Quill, Brother to Mavis Vermillion and Zeref Dragneel. Mental houser of The Magic Dragon Slayer Acnologia Quill and I myself am the Time Dragon Slayer, Former King of all Dragons, and current Partner to Princess Luna.” Dad introduced himself.
“Now that formal introductions are out of the way and that the cereal is gone,” Edward said holding up the empty bowl. “Time for dessert,” he said as he started eating the empty bowl.
“Even I know that’s not normal,” I stared as the strange man finished eating his cereal bowl.
“What?” He stared back at us.
“Why the hell are you eating a bowl?” Dad asked. “I mean, I can eat magic but even I don’t eat fuggin’ bowls.”
“Needed to get a feel of the magic of the world and eating exotic stuff is how I do things,” Edward laughed. “Plus there is that look on your faces. Never gets old!” He held his sides. “Now back to business. What can I do for you Quill?” The alchemist sat back down at the table.
“Well… I actually need help with figuring out something.” Dad told Edward. “Within the time I’ve been here, the real Fairy Tail Zeref, Mavis, Serena, and Zirconis have ended up here. All of which had been killed by a Dragon Slayer. Serena and Zirconis had been killed by Acnologia, and Zeref and Mavis were inadvertently killed by Natsu Dragneel’s Dragon Magic. However, the Dragon that taught me my magic, Tyrrios, had also arrived here. And if you look out that window and into the Everfree forest, you can see the crater that I made killing the bastard. But what worries me is that… If Tyrrios arrived here… Who’s to say that other villains from Fairy Tail won't arrive here either? I need to find who or what’s been sending them here and I need to stop them.”
“There’s no doubt that more will come for sure,” Edward said nonchalantly. “And if you hand an issue beating the dragon then that just means you need to get strong. You’re a Displaced and what do we do if we’re given the chance at a new life?” He pointed at my dad.
“We take it and make the most of it.” Dad responded. “Also right before my fight with Tyrrios, I had my hair cut but as I went to fight him, it just regrew in like, two seconds. I thought that was weird but, it was probably just Acnologia doing weird shit.” Dad shrugged.
“Maybe,” Edward nodded. “So,” he looked at my dad straight in the eye. The carefree in gaze was gone and the man sitting across from us now was the one who first arrived here. “In order to live the life you want to live here what do you want?”
“Really?” Dad wondered. “In all honesty, all I want is to live peacefully with my new family, but the bitch that we all know called fate, has other plans, and as long as evil and danger are out there in my world… I will protect my loved ones, and I will protect the innocent.” Dad stated. “Plus, I’ve also got to train Serena to use his magic. But also… Me and Acnologia have got to figure out what Tyrrios wanted with Rainbow Dash.” Dad told Edward. “When I fought Tyrrios it seemed as if his magic wasn’t at full blast like there was a seal or a level cap on it. I originally thought it was because of the Everfree’s ability to absorb and dampen magic, but I realized that the Everfree only absorbs, Equestrian Magic, and seeing as Tyrrios was using Fioren Dragon Magic, it wasn’t the Everfree. But as soon as I saw Rainbow bleeding, it seemed as if Tyrrios’ magic was rising, like the seal was being broken.” Dad explained. “And if I’m right, then The Main Six are stronger than we all thought,” Dad told Edward seriously. I’ve never seen my dad this serious before, not even in Fiore was he ever this serious.
“Naturally my young friend. They’re more in tune with this lands magic as they are the physical representation of the Elements of Harmony,” Edward explained. “Eventually they’ll be able to tap into this land’s without needing to use their elements. I’ve heard in some realities that all six eventually ascend to alicornism. But back to Tyrrios. Whenever one crosses the void from anywhere they're usually left in a weakened state due to the effect of the travel. This is true for us Displaced as well. Only those amongst us that have evolved to Void Dwellers or like me that have amassed enough power don’t feel this fatigue. It makes sense that Tyrrios would go after Rainbow Dash is trying to regain his lost power by going oater the nearest source of magic for an ample supply to recharge. Foiran magic and Equestrian magic aren’t all that fundamentally different at the base level. I should know I help Lex develop Dragon Slayer Magic when there was none in her world.”
“Well, that's the thing… When I noticed Tyrrios’ seal, it didn’t feel… Normal. It didn’t feel like it was Fioren, Equestrian, nor Void like. It felt… For lack of a better term, it felt like there was a weakness in his blood. Not in his magic and he didn’t have any fatigue when fighting me as he broke several of my ribs.” Dad told Edward, showing him the bandages. “I didn’t even feel Equestrian magic for the entire duration of our fight, instead I felt… I felt a different type of magic. Like when the FACE was being activated in Fiore with the battle against the dark guild Tartarus, but even then, this was completely different.” Dad told Edward. “It felt more like a plague, was trapped within Tyrrios, and if allowed to be set free, it would take over all of Equiss like the flood from Halo, or rather… something like a virus, and if I’m correct, I’m the cure. Though I don’t think the Elements were involved with Tyrrios wanting Rainbow, I think he just wanted her blood. For what I can’t tell but it must be for something bad. Though Tyrrios won’t be doing much of anything anymore as he is now just a Hiroshima nuclear shadow on the ground.” Dad explained to Edward.
“Pestilence. Hmm…” Edward rubbed his chin. “Could be he wanted to take out Rainbow or infect her with this virus. Pawns are often undervalued in most chess games due to people thinking they have no value other than to be fodder or shields for the royals but that isn’t true,” he explained as he got to his feet. “The thing about a pawn is its promotion to become royalty once it reaches the other side of the board. There is most definitely something else going on here Quill. What it is I can’t say but I can say you’ll have to figure this out.” Edward paced back and forth for a minute. “I wish I could help but without more to go on, I'm just as dead in the water as you are my friend. But I can help you in another way,” he smirked as he points at dad and me.
Dad gave Edward a smirk in response and at this point, I asked: “Help my dad, how?”
“I’m an inter-dimensional Mage with a vast knowledge of your own magic and many others under my belt kid,” Edward placed a hand on his chest. “Not to mention alchemy, weapons, Combat armed and unarmed, and many other skills I’ve acquired over the last fifteen thousand years I’ve been alive. You do the math for a minute?”
“Well… That is impressive, and I don’t doubt your skills. So, I’m gonna ask if you could help me and Acnologia fuse our magic in order to successfully use our Apocalypse Magic. Also, I haven’t unlocked our Dragon Force and our Dragon Form is still locked away. Only yesterday, I unlocked my Time Dragon Secret Art, called Mayan Calendar Devastator.” Dad told Edward.
“I can give you a key but whether you two use it is up to you,” Edward said in his own seriousness. “Just know on you start learning this skill there is stopping your training and it will be very grueling as you must learn to advance skills then combine them into one that every time you use it that you put your very life on the line. Even for minor things.” I looked into this man’s eyes, eyes that could switch between happy and joke to serious in a seconds notice but as I stared all I saw was and empty darkness in a sea of gold. “Are you willing to go through hell to protect your home, Acnori Quill?” He pointed at my father no light in his eyes at all.
“Yes…” Dad told Edward with determination and conviction.
“Very well,” Edward said as he walked in front of dad and clapped his hands together. “You will know Truth Quill and be prepared as it is a monster amongst monsters,” He pulled his hands apart red electric currents very flowing from his fingers. Edward then placed his hands on my father and they both vanished in a storm of lightning and shadows.
Quill POV
As I passed through the portal, I could feel the magical molecules in my body, be forcefully ripped apart, and reassembled several times over, and I could hear Acnologia screech in pain.
“SON OF A BITCH!!!!” I screamed as my left eye slit and turned into a draconic eye.
I roared in pain as a burning sensation ripped through the right side of my face, my torso and my leg. Strained scrapes against bone burned through my ears as pain seared into my limbs. After minutes of this pain, it began to finally subside. Before a pain ripped through my lower back, and my mind fogged in pain. Then it finally finished and the pain left me sore.
“Son of a Nut that hurt,” I complained.
“Oh a visitor,” came a voice from in front of me. “Do tell Acnori Quill. How did you get here and why are you here?” I looked up to see the form of a white silhouette with dust coming off it. It had no feature but that of a wide toothy grin as it appeared to look down on me.
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