{"id":756,"date":"2015-09-15T12:50:48","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T12:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=756"},"modified":"2015-09-15T12:50:48","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T12:50:48","slug":"fortunatus-light-of-dark-part-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ajscifistories.com\/?p=756","title":{"rendered":"Fortunatus Light of Dark – Part 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fortunatus Light of Dark<\/span><\/h2>\n

by AJ Marks<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 15 (Conclusion)<\/span><\/p>\n

Ami looked around the town. It was small and no one was in the town anymore. The villagers had been evacuated before she arrived, probably due to the fact of Gregory\u2019s invasion. She felt a bit awkward standing in the group without a speck of magical power, like the others in the group.<\/p>\n

At least one had given her a dirty look because they had learned she was a Zero-Mage. She kept close to Tess, the one place she felt safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cScouts say something is headed this way?\u201d someone said, causing Tess to look over.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhich is it, the enemy or the creature,\u201d Tess replied.<\/p>\n

Even as Ami looked back over for the reply another echo of explosions occurred. Ami looked around but saw nothing in the town blowing up or anything else. Instead off into the distance she spotted a column of smoke.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe scouts think the enemy army and the creature are attacking each other,\u201d the reply came back.<\/p>\n

Ami thought about that for a second. If Gregory\u2019s army was still out there then why would they not have a battle?<\/p>\n

\u201cAny useful information about it?\u201d Tess asked.<\/p>\n

The person talking merely shrugged his shoulders before another guy appeared rather suddenly.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpress, I have word from the battle,\u201d he said. \u201cThe creature looks like, well a man.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA man?\u201d Tess replied her tone curious.<\/p>\n

Ami wondered what that meant. Was this creature a man, or a creature who looked like a man?<\/p>\n

\u201cYes Empress, he can use all forms of magic, at it appears two at once, even combining them if he so desires,\u201d the scout said. \u201cI saw him attack a flame mage with ice while using a wind counter against an Earth mage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami had no idea what that meant but judging by Tess\u2019 face, bad news.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also saw my partner lose all his magic. I barely escaped,\u201d the scout said, Ami could hear the sorrow in the soldier\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen the legends are true,\u201d Tess said. \u201cHas anyone been able to attack it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo attacks were beaten off just before that, a combination of those same two mages, he deflected it with his armor effortlessly,\u201d the man answered.<\/p>\n

Ami had the feeling that this battle would not go well.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpress, he is headed here,\u201d the man said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll right,\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

Ami watched as soldiers ran around, getting into defensive positions, even as she had no real spot to go. She watched and stayed close to Tess, hoping that she would be safe here. Everyone seemed to have a mission, but she would only get in the way of all the soldiers.<\/p>\n

The ground shook slightly, making everyone pause, looking in the direction of rising smoke. Everyone figured something bad happened. She questioned her sanity at even standing here, in the middle of an upcoming battle. She decided she had to be crazy, it was the only explanation.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone, prepare yourselves, we launch a coordinated attack, that way we might be able to overwhelm him,\u201d Tess said, pulling Ami aside. \u201cYou stay over here, and try to be careful.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou too,\u201d Ami said, she wanted to say more, but they had no more time. Tess gave her a wink, then ran back out, still in view of Ami.<\/p>\n

Flames shot forth, past Tess\u2019 position, which Ami noticed, the Empress blocked easily. The Empress was a specialty fire mage, so flames would not bother her that much. She watched as both Tess and Becca counter-attacked, with a combination of fire and wind attack, making it look like a sideways fire tornado.<\/p>\n

She never saw the result, but knew from their look it had failed. Tess now gripped a sword, bathed in flames, as Becca held what looked more like a staff, that blurred at the ends. She watched them both jump closing the distance, and finally saw the Enokrad, a tall male, with, she paused and looked again, what appeared to be whiskers on his face. He appeared human, but with cat-like features.<\/p>\n

She watched as the Enokrad brandished two weapons, one of fire, the other of wind, and attacked right back. In seconds two soldiers were down, wounded, as Becca and Tess attacked. Ami thought the Enokrad noticed both of them almost right away, despite attacking from different directions. The swords he held changed, one became like ice, the other looked like dirt. Both Tess and Becca were pushed back easily.<\/p>\n

Ami took a step forward, watching Tess wipe blood from her forehead, a cut above her eye. He had powered through her defenses almost too easily. Ami feared the worst as the Enokrad attacked again, this time taking on another two men, before turning on Tess and Becca once more. This time she watched as spears of ice shot towards Tess, catching her in the shoulder and leg, causing her to fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cNooo!\u201d Ami wailed, rushing out from her spot, though the chaos towards Tess. Other soldiers rushed forward as well, including Becca once more. Somehow Ami avoided all the attacks, how she did not know, but she had. Kneeling down at Tess\u2019 side she checked, relief flowing through her as she realized Tess was alive, and struggling to get back up.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m fine,\u201d Tess said to her. \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is fine?\u201d Ami said, tears welling up in her eyes at the sight of a hurt Tess.<\/p>\n

She shrieked as Tess grabbed her, rolling away from some attack that landed where they had been only a second before. Ami turned to see that the Enokrad headed back towards them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis battle isn\u2019t over yet,\u201d Tess stated, gripping her sword again. \u201cMove away Ami.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami moved away, allowing Tess room to move, but she would not hide again. The Enokrad blocked another magic attack, and thrust towards Tess, who was again overpowered. Ami watched in horror as it raised a sword above its head, the intent to kill Tess.<\/p>\n

Ami\u2019s body moved without her thinking about it, tackling it before it could strike. Tremendous pain course through her body, causing her to black out.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Tess watched in horror as Ami did what no one else had not been able to do, hit the Enokrad. She had to throw up her arms at the blinding light, and heard the unmistakable cry of pain coming from Ami. She stood, boiling over with rage at the fact that this monster had hurt Ami.<\/p>\n

The light disappeared, allowing Tess to see again. Ami lay a few feet away, but now closer to the middle of the town was a large, blue, cat-looking creature, hissing and swiping at everything around it. She quickly checked on Ami, as Becca was beside her.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s alive,\u201d Becca said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet her out of here,\u201d Tess said, gripping her sword again, the flames of rage pouring though it now, even her armor shimmered in flames. She watched Becca gently pick up Ami and sprint away.<\/p>\n

The Enokrad still swung out at everyone around it, keeping them at bay, but had not used any magic since its transformation. Tess decided to not think, and attacked. It moved quickly, but Tess managed to get a cut on the creature.<\/p>\n

It snarled, licking the wound before focusing on her. Tess attacked again, this time powering though getting a solid hit on the creature. Wounded it reared up, slashing out at Tess, who countered, and in a second, struck it in the head. It dropped to the ground, shrieking in agony.<\/p>\n

Tess backed away, cautious for what might happen next. The creature appeared to cave in on itself, before suddenly blowing outwards in a massive wall of wind. Tess stuck her sword in the ground to prevent herself from being blown away.<\/p>\n

The explosion ended, and Tess lifted her head. Nothing remained of the creature. Tess glanced around before Lisa walked up, holding her shoulder.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs it over?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, have all scouts spread out and search, remember some of Gregory\u2019s troops are still out here. Let\u2019s wrap this up and head home,\u201d Tess said, turning her attention back to Ami, wondering what happened.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Ami seemed to be running though a fog, so thick she could not see anything around her.. After a few moments she finally blinked her eyes open, and frowned, waiting for the face to focus. It took a second until she recognized one of the twins\u2019 face, and she realized it was Kari.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re awake,\u201d she cried happily, Ami feeling her envelop her in a hug. Her confusion deepened upon feeling another body on top of that one. A careful clearing of the throat, and the weight was off her. She could see both twins were standing by the bed, looking towards the doorway, slightly afraid.<\/p>\n

Ami saw Tess standing there, looking at them. Her face unreadable, as she walked towards them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, you both know what I think of others touching my slaves, right?\u201d Tess said, her voice low. Ami felt like speaking up, but could not find the words.<\/p>\n

Ami looked up to see both twins standing frozen in fear. They had been caught breaking a rule concerning slaves, especially the Empress\u2019 slave. The only one moving was Tess, who walked slowly towards the bed, which still had Ami confused. What had happened? She figured that could wait until the current situation had been settled. She opened her mouth, ready to defend Kari and Kira.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo,\u201d Tess stated, wrapping an arm around each twin before continuing. \u201cIt\u2019s a good thing nothing was going on, just two concerned friends happy to see their friend awake.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami blinked, unsure of what happened, before looking up into Tess\u2019 eyes. Looking over at the twins, they were actually relieved.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey haven\u2019t left your side since we got back,\u201d Tess said, releasing them. \u201cAnd they\u2019ve been keeping me up to date with you, allowing me to quickly take care of other business.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut you were here every break you could get,\u201d one Kari said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd scolded us for not getting enough sleep,\u201d Kira stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cHey, no showing my nice side to a slave,\u201d Tess said,<\/p>\n

\u201cThey don\u2019t have to, you\u2019ve already showed it to me,\u201d Ami said, finally able to speak up.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll have to think of a punishment for that comment. I have a reputation to protect you know,\u201d Tess replied, then turned to the twins. \u201cGet the healer, he can check her out now that she\u2019s awake, and probably some food as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami realized she was hungry as the twins left the room to carry out the order. She looked up reaching out to accept Tess\u2019 hug. Somehow after everything, it felt like home.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou gave us quite a fright, so don\u2019t do it again,\u201d Tess said. Ami looked into serious blue eyes, noticing a small, healing cut above her right eye. She reached up touching it before she even realized what she had done.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost healed, how long was I out?\u201d Ami asked, then looking down for any other signs of wounds Tess received during the battle.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was nothing life threatening,\u201d Tess replied, almost casually. \u201cI made sure to only get hit in none critical areas, like my head.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami smiled despite herself. \u201cI happen to like your face,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSame to you little one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard the rat finally woke up,\u201d another voice said by the door. Ami turned to see Becca standing there, glaring at her, before smiling at her. \u201cSo, you\u2019ll finally return back to normal?\u201d Becca asked, pinning Tess with a stare.<\/p>\n

Ami looked over to Tess wondering what Becca meant.<\/p>\n

\u201cNever! I have the right, as Empress, to change whenever I feel like it,\u201d Tess finally said. Ami watched Becca start to say something when the healer walked into the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was told that our patient finally woke up,\u201d the man said, looking at the Empress, then over at Ami. Tess moved away allowing him to approach the bed. He felt Ami\u2019s forehead. \u201cNo fever, good, wasn\u2019t expecting one but one can never be sure. Now, how do you feel?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami took a second to consider the question. How did she feel? She moved around a bit, not feeling any pain, her head felt clear, and nothing else came ached. Aside from being hungry, she felt fine, and told the healer that.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be hungry is to be expected, after all, you\u2019ve been out of it for two days now,\u201d he told her.<\/p>\n

Ami\u2019s eyes went wide at that. She knew two days was a long time to be out. Kari and Kira returned with some food, which Ami recognized were her favorites. She sat up a bit as the healer finished up his examination.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell Empress, I pronounce your slave fit, keep an eye on her for the next couple of days, if anything unusual happens let me know right away,\u201d he said, then walked out of the room.<\/p>\n

The twins set the food down so she could eat.<\/p>\n

\u201cTess, thought you\u2019d like to know, Carrie is recovering just fine, giving the healers trouble, says she\u2019s getting restless,\u201d Becca said, to which Tess laughed.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell her to rest up, things are calm for now,\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, what happened to the Enokrad?\u201d Ami asked. She assumed by the fact they were calmly sitting around here it had either been defeated or put back to sleep. She wanted to know what happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, it\u2019s dead, we think\u201d Tess said, pausing slightly in obvious thought. \u201cWhat is the last thing you remember?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami took a second, chewing her food before replying. \u201cUm, mad that it was about to kill you, so I charged it, tackled it I think,\u201d Ami said, recalling that moment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt never saw you coming,\u201d Tess said, making Ami frown at that. No one had been able to get close, yet she had? \u201cYou tackled it, then a blinding light came from both of you. When the light vanished you were out cold, and the Enokrad had transformed into a cat-like creature. It backed up, swinging at everyone who came near, but no longer attacked with magic. I was able to close in and delivered the killing blow, after which it seemed to first imploded, then explode, and then vanished.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo its gone?\u201d Ami asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think so, but one can never be too sure,\u201d Tess replied. \u201cWe never did find a body.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami thought about that for a few seconds, continuing to eat. The only thing she remembered was pain at that moment. Pushing the thought aside she concentrated on her food. There would be time for reflections later on.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Ami sat next to the Empress eating breakfast. She had been relaxing, and enjoying her time with the Tess, who had been gentle with her. Galic stayed around for a while, and currently chasing the girls of the palace. Carrie finally recovered, much to everyone relief. Becca, after the battles, was busy training new recruits for the army.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there any news about the Zero-Mages?\u201d Tess asked, looking over at Becca.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe spies say those who survived, dispersed. One turned herself over to us, seems she never trusted Gregory. She\u2019s settled down in town, wants to open a shelter for abused girls,\u201d Becca said. Kelly came to Ami\u2019s mind, the girl with spiky hair who seemed disinterested in going back.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting, are we keeping an eye on the others?\u201d Tess asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose that we know of, and we captured a new one, still in his orange uniform, along with his note,\u201d Becca said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWish we could read them,\u201d Tess stated, frustrated by that.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, I could,\u201d Ami said, speaking up. They all looked at her, surprised by her comment. \u201cI did come from there, remember?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGuess we\u2019ve forgotten that, we think of you as someone else,\u201d Becca said. Ami realized the meaning behind that, considering neither Carrie, or Becca, had trusted her. They had called her a Zero-Mage, and thought she had to be part of that group.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen tell a guard to bring the note up, and we\u2019ll have a look,\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

Ami ate some more of her breakfast, waiting as the guard returned with the official paper that all condemned prisoners were sent over with. She was handed the paper and quickly scanned through it to the verdict.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell?\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHave to find the charges, when it comes to legal matters they don\u2019t know how to state anything simply,\u201d Ami said, chuckling at her own joke. She looked up seeing no one else got it. Shrugging she continued till she found it. \u201cHere is it, seems like he is a convicted serial killer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSerial killer?\u201d Becca asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, he has killed more than one person, usually the same way,\u201d Ami replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cBring him forth,\u201d Tess said, causing Ami to wonder what she had in mind.<\/p>\n

She glanced around, seeing her drink was empty and needed some more. She really did not want to get up, and wished she had magic, she could move the pitcher over without moving. With a sigh she realized she would have to get up, when the pitcher floated down next to her, startling her. She glanced over at Tess.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you do that, thank you,\u201d Ami said, seeing a frown on Tess\u2019 face.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t do that,\u201d Tess said. \u201cDid you Becca?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHuh?\u201d Becca said, obvious she had been elsewhere in thought. \u201cDo what?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pitcher?\u201d Tess asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about it, someone summoned it, no big deal,\u201d Becca said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, but I didn\u2019t summon it, did either of you?\u201d Tess asked, looking around the table. The twins both shook their heads no.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t look at me, I have no magic,\u201d Ami said. \u201cIts\u2019 not like I can make my cup float or something.\u201d<\/p>\n

At that moment the door opened, and two guards led a person in an orange suit into the room. Ami glanced at the man, thinking that he looked familiar, but could not place where she had seen him.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, you\u2019re a serial killer?\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, not really, more like an illusionist,\u201d the man said. \u201cThis was required, especially after what was done to you, Ami.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow you\u2019re not making any sense,\u201d Tess stated, standing. Ami could see the defensive position the empress had taken. \u201cPerhaps I should just take your life, we still have death for those who deserve it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAh, no, you misunderstand me,\u201d the man said. \u201cPerhaps I should introduce myself properly.\u201d<\/p>\n

He waved his hand, Becca stood as well, ready for battle. In a second the man\u2019s orange outfit changed to a grey robe, as it hit Ami where she had seen him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou! You were that strange guy when everything went grey,\u201d Ami said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, my name is Percy, and I am a Psyok,\u201d he said, shocking everyone there. \u201cI am wrapping up loose ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do mean, loose ends?\u201d Tess asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cSimple, we knew that the beast, which you called the Enokrad, was close to being awakened, a creature which should have never been created. Its creators thought they were above such mistakes, to their ultimate demise. It fed on magic, could see magic, craved magic which is why you,\u201d he looked at Ami, \u201ccould get close to it. It literally could not see you. We knew that weakness, and as a result we set you up, manipulated people to bring you here, the one we saw who could defeat the monster.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami\u2019s eyes widened at the admission. They had played with her life so easily?<\/p>\n

\u201cWe needed someone who had a white soul,\u201d Percy said continuing on. \u201cThose are rare, and the subject of much debate, and many did not think you could do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo what?\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSurvive, especially considering her dimension had discovered a way to move from one dimension to another. That was the critical part, and we had to use the methods which they were already using, the gate. Sending criminals though is not an unusual idea,\u201d Percy said. \u201cBut I have closed that. It was determined you were innocent, as a result no more prisoners will come through, I would be the last, in part due to the Ami Lewik Law.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami\u2019s mind went blank at that.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, one other thing happened, one that even we did not foresee,\u201d Percy said, half turning to leave. \u201cWhen you struck the monster, energy transferred, as a result, you gained the ability to use magic.\u201d<\/p>\n

With that statement, he finished turning and walked out disappearing in front of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm, that was interesting,\u201d Becca finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPsyoks,\u201d a voice said, they turned to see Gallic standing there. \u201cAlways mysterious, and it seems, meddlesome.\u201d<\/p>\n

They sat there absorbing what Percy said in silence, until Tess finally spoke up. \u201cThen I guess, you summoned the pitcher.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThen she should be,\u201d Kira said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAble to levitate her cup,\u201d Kari finished.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry it,\u201d Tess told her.<\/p>\n

Ami looked at them all, then with a defeated sigh, looked back at the cup wished the cup to rise up. After a few seconds of nothing she put more effort into it. She almost gave up when the cup shot up to the ceiling and dropped back down in the middle of the table. Ami sat motionless at what happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears you\u2019ll need some training though,\u201d Tess chuckled. \u201cAfter all, I can\u2019t have my little one unable to control her magic.\u201d<\/p>\n

They finished breakfast, and the twins went off preparing a bath for Ami, who watched Tess make preparations for her day. Ami looked out the window, realizing so much had changed in such a short time. Two long arms encircled her, hugging her.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, what is going on in that pretty head of yours?\u201d Tess asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust how much my life has changed,\u201d Ami replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019m glad you\u2019re in my life,\u201d Tess said. \u201cI mean good pleasure slaves don\u2019t come out of nowhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami felt Tess nuzzle her neck, making her legs weak.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou make it sound like I obey your every command,\u201d Ami replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou do, and I wouldn\u2019t want anyone else,\u201d Tess said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about when you tire of me?\u201d Ami asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen I would have fallen out of love with you,\u201d Tess said, causing Ami to stiffen. Did that mean?<\/p>\n

\u201cYou mean, you love me?\u201d Ami asked, her voice quiet.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Tess answered, her arms gently wrapped around Ami.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, because I think I\u2019m falling in love with you as well,\u201d Ami replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cThink?\u201d Tess said, Ami felt herself spun around so she could look up into the blue eyes. \u201cI\u2019ll have to work on that part.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ami succumbed to the pleasures of the kiss, and the wonders of tomorrow with Tess.<\/p>\n

The End<\/p>\n

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