Crystal Symphony

Mr. Rare Returns: The Crystal Vortex Arrives (Part 3)

"It's time you return to your rightful place, my child. With Moon's presence gone, some of my powers have returned. However, I've yet to be complete, so I have a task for you."

Auroa turns away, uninterested.

"I told you before… I'm not the man I once was."

"You can't hide anything." Rare chuckled. "I can sense your intent of malice, vengeance, and hate. You can't run from what you are."

"Sigh…you nailed it on the head. So what's the job anyway?"

Rare opens up his cape, revealing a void from his body. Dark energy begins wrapping across Auroa.

"I need you to rally a new army for us. A monstrous army powerful enough to eliminate Magvamax and Tavous. The sun and star are the only ones left in my way to be complete."

"You're insane…." Auroa muttered. "You know very well neither of us is powerful enough. Let alone stand a chance. It's too much trouble to even bother."

Seal tags begin flying out from Rare's body.

"That is why I'll be restoring your demon half that's been sealed away. But, of course, you'll need a boost to carry out my plans."

"Never expected to hear that from you…." Auroa laughed. "I did betray you once. So how will you know I won't just do it again?"

"I made you! And I can destroy you. So you will carry out my plan! One way or another."

The seal tags cover Auroa's body. A cloud of dark gas sinks through. His face turned pale like the makeup on a geisha's skin. His purple hair went to a bright blue dashed with purple streaks. Auroa's body evaporated to thin air. His eyes glowed bright like the blue moonlit Moon. He proceeds to look at his reflection in the water.

"It's been a long time..." Auroa muttered.

"From this day forward, you will be known as Wind Ruler Auroa. I've given you the ability to make monsters."

Rare proceeds to hand him a wind staff.

"Now, I want you to revive these warriors. They were major criminals of your caliber during their time."

"Very well…"

Two pictures were next handed to him. Havok and Kabuki's image.

Auroa proceeds to test his wind staff.

"Havok! Kabuki! Hear my call. Rise and come forth to this world."

The images get sucked within two twisters as lightning strikes down. Havok and Kabuki stepped out.

"Ha, haha. Finally, I'm free at last!" Kabuki shouted.

"Havok is the name. What's the order?"

The two wait for the first order.

"What's the first thing on the agenda?" Kabuki asked.

Rare steps forward to give the first command, overshadowing the rest.

"Your team will be known as the Crystal Vortex from this day. You will raise a new army of monsters to command and destroy this region. That is your first test." Rare ordered.

Auroa looks out into the open horizon, contemplating the crest he tossed away.

"Looks like we won't be able to keep that promise." Auroa stammered.

"I'll secure your fortress in due time. Now go and carry out my will!" Rare commanded.

And so the three take their leave to the sky.

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Bonus Chapter: Original Version of Ch-1

Authors Note: This was the original script I wrote back in 2013 from Book 4. As you can see, there are notable differences. A lot have

been changed overtime from my writing:) At the time I did not wrote book 1 so a lot of the ideas and concepts I had at the time were very rough and not polished. This was the easiest starting point for me to write back then. The changes have been made for the best to improve the flow and development for the characters. Also, the changes where made to tie in with the events of Book 1.

Chapter 1

The Crystal Vortex

At the temple Alistor lies await. The Crown Sword in shining within reach in front of him. He

approaches the blade.

-Alistor-

“Oh Rena...... If pulling this sword means to get you back. Then I'll do whatever it

takes. No matter how long this journey may take.”

He gets ready to pull it.

-Alistor-

“Alight here goes…. I’ll be there for you. Rena……”

And so he attempts to pull the sword to be reunited with his love Rena. Success to his surprise

but then suddenly. The sword beamed light and faintly glows. In a matter of moments he is

paralyzed with a grasping shock from the blade. Unable to move the sword latched in the grip of

his hand.

-Alistor-

“Ahhhrrrrgh What’s happening? I can’t move.”

He struggles to move, but the sword begins draining his soul and life in. A great force pulling

him into the central design of the blade. He did all he could but it was no use. In the moments of

last thoughts all he thought was about Rena.

-Alistor-

“Rena, I won't fail you.... No! I will and won't go! I’m going to bring you

back. I know…. Somehow.”

The sword pulls his whole body and soul in another realm not of this world. His soul

becomes trapped within the blade as he fell into a long deep sleep. Never to be heard or

seen from friends again. Till one day….

A quick recap first.

Previously on Moontachi Gaiden: Maiden of the Silver Light. They battled against the forces

of Amulius against the true army of Aggerona. Moon became the monstrous sea lord’s identity to

stay close at them many times. Alistor and his party fought one wave of monster attacks after the

next to help liberate Anneria for their friends in need. Taishae was believed to be the one true

brother of the Snake King Vilevelious, but Moon had them thrown off course.

Unlike his young typical brother being the stereotype of a dark cruel evil ruler. Mr. Moon

ruled with a sense of style and charisma that approached things differently. Many vast fleets of

ships sunk or flee under his might.

With the help of Captain Steffbird they were able to brave through the Turbulent waters and

reach Anneria. With both army from Mathias and Anneria fighting one force after the next, the

battles became difficult over the time that passed.

With very little hope left our young hero awakened a beautiful young paladin that was under

a deep sleep for years. Her name was Rena, The Maiden of the Silver light. Anneria’s savior who

shined all in battle and hope against the Aggerona Empire.

Alistor fell in love with Rena even though in the beginning she played hard to get.

The two eventually fell in love and developed affection towards one another. Their moments

couldn’t last forever.

In the final battle against Amulius. He transformed overwhelming them. Proving to be

too much, Rena sacrificed herself giving Alistor the power to vanquish Moon for good. The

remnants of the Aggerona army diminished away saving both Anneria and Mathias from

submerging under sea. Moon’s last words to them...

-Moon-

“Remember…Evil never dies.”

With Rena gone.....he was left a broken warrior in the end. Carrying Rena’s body out form the

tower. She was later buried back on Mathias. Where all hope seemed lost, an unexpected ally

stops by to lift his spirit back up.

A new quest to seek the Crown Sword along with 3 special crystals capable of bringing her

back. Sealed away and protected with a key passed from Anneria generations. One or whomever

stumbles upon may be worthy to wield its might. Thus as he pulls it only to fall within a deep

sleep evermore.

Four years later…..

From the span of time lapsed the majority of the team have left to pursue on their own

agendas or quests. All out on their own, they all left on their own separate paths across sea.

Tannen, Katty, Zolhalla, and even Steffbird left the scene. Only Sairori, Chris, and Auroa

remained on Mathias to keep the home tended if Alistor ever returned. Unfortunately that day

never came for Sairori as he fell sick and passed of old age. Their house head of the team was at

peace. He had a quiet burial.

Chris and Auroa remained the best of friends for their final years to come. Till one day Chris

decides to leave off on a long journey alone to discover his past. Believing Alistor was never

coming back. With one wave farewell and goodbye he was gone.

Days which turned to weeks and then to months. Auroa was the final member to remain

for the span of the years to come. With his reward money he spent his days perfecting his

dream for art. He attended an Art University for the time being to keep busy but eventually

dropped out due to expressive style reasoning.

As one of the saviors of Mathias and Anneria. None of the local crowd ever gave him the

hero’s welcome. Auroa had difficulty taking in any jobs he can find as a sword for hire.

Compared to the rest of Alistor’s team he was constantly overlooked. Flagged as a dark gloomy

fool and freak of nature. He had a way of getting the job done but they all found it too hard to

believe his role played during the Aggerona invasion. And so he suffered an income crisis

keeping their masters house tended.

-Auroa-

“Friends moved on, and managing my late Master’s home left me poor. The kingdoms

prices were ridiculous, and I was despised because I couldn’t deliver. Corruption made things

even worse. I was ignored by everyone. Sarah’s half crest, which I’ve held since that day,

helped subdue feelings of nostalgia. Look like there’s no other choice….”

He took one step back and turns away from his Kingdom to face the Moon. Holding one half

of the fire crest from Sarah. He made a decision and left off.

-Auroa-

“It’s time to return. Pay a visit down memory lane.”

I was of course a stranger to all in her village. They looked at me strangely as I passed by

assuming I was a traveler. Laying my eyes on her, not much has changed. It’s been a whole

decade since we last met from the great tree within forest. Yet She didn’t remember me during

the war against the Aggerona army years back.

-Sarah-

“You again? What do you want?”

Face to face, soon everything came back finding her half crest she kept locked away. Shocked

to her surprise it all came back. Flattered she felt for the moment, but soon had to disappoint with

her delivering news.

Already she wedded not long ago. Soon others around came to approach aggressively, all

shunned at me with insulting words. Her parents soon came to make matters worse. I could only

wished her for the best of happiness as I turned away. Then I suddenly lost it. When her beloved

so called partner cursed at my family name. I flung him back hard from the distance with a force

of wind I cast. He was left unconsious.

-Auroa-

“Damn to hell with you all. Hear this fool. You curse my name and one day you’ll all regret

the day we’ve crossed.”

I was a threat to her village.

All of them on the offense, Sarah stood by only to pity me. By the time they began to strike

back with the flames I’ve already left. Three steps ahead I watched from the distant hills. Filled

with vengeance and hate I left. From that point on, no matter where I go others looked down

upon me. Judged as this unholy living being from the churches, fingers pointed at me. Long dark

hair and rock for my taste preference in music. It was the mid 80’s and I wasn’t bent on

changing who I am.

“No matter how far apart may we be. The only thing keeping me from the darkness is my love for you, and the only thing that I want to do, is to see you one last time.”

-Auroa-

“Those words are meaningless to me now. No form of hope or a shed of good left in this very

world for me. Am I this monster that everyone claimed? Destined to fall as they say?”

Then that very day happened…

On the verge of suicide, I cursed at man. One leap of faith that would end all the suffering and

loneliness I endured over last few years was just one step away. To drown away all my sorrows

in this void of abyss. Suddenly a voice whispered in. Staring at me was this dark entity. The sky

shifts dark and thunder roars in. In the shape of a heart. It lurked within the shadows making

it hard for me to make out what it was. It opened its one great eye, blood falls from it.

-???-

“You won’t have to be lonely ever again?”

Its voice emitted to me as I was left speechless.

-???-

“What is it you want? Most to fill your desire?”

My scrapbook of sketches begins flipping fast page by page from the wind. There was no

reason for me to fear anymore. My heart has cried out to this Entity that stood before me. My

eyes opened wide for the first time. Filled with nothing but vengeance, anger, and hate. I knew I

was only human.

-Auroa-

“At this moment you say?” I repeated back. “To kill them all. Just like Baronia or Aggerona.

To show mankind I exist. An individual to be reckoned with. Beyond human to fear within man

heart. Not only as Auroa, A Wind ruler. Where my art can live on to destroy.”

-???-

“Very well….”

Suddenly it happened. thunder strikes down upon me. A cloud of dark gas pulls my body in

as one of my sketch fell flat on my chest. The drawing sinks through my body. Soon after my

face turned completely pale. Pale as the make up on a geisha’s skin. My long dark hair went

to a bright ice blue dashed with purple streaks. A color you would probably see in slushy drinks

depending on your flavor choice. My arms, my legs, and soon the rest of my body evaporated to

thin air, my eyes glowed bright as the blue moonlit moon. My human body was lost and I

became this monster. I didn’t know what I was.

-???-

“From this day forward you will be known as Wind ruler Auroa.”

-Auroa-

“Mu ha ha ha ha ha ha. Yes! This power! This power! What is this? Nothing unlike I ever felt

before. So much channeling inside of me. The Nostalgia, oh my Cheri Cheri Sarah. Watch out

and beware, hoo hoo.”

Rejected long enough. It was time to show them all what I was made of. Feeling pleased the

entity was gone and I soon left with this power never like I imagined before. My body was no

longer of flesh and blood but a void of air. I took into the sky as a massive cyclone.

-Auroa-

“Huh? What’s this?”

A crystal materialized around my neck. Its voice begins echoing inside of me. I came to a

sudden halt.

-???-

“Yes! You want them all dead and together you’ll have this kingdom of under your mercy.

The darkness. The darkness. You will no longer be alone anymore. Use your powers to bring

your art to life.”

-Auroa-

“I shall begin building a force to be reckoned with. Soon the continent of Mathias will

crumble in my hands.”

And so the wind master begins to bring his army to life.

A while later somewhere…

-Auroa-

“Yes! Rise my creations. Rise! General Havok! Kabuki! Hear my call. Rise and come forth to

this world. I summon you.”

-Kabuki-

“Ha ha ha. Finally I’m free at last.”

-Havok-

“Havok is the name, What’s the order?”

-Auroa-

“Amazing!!! You’re both alive! Amazing! Ha ha ha. A glorious piece of art .”

-Kabuki-

“We know… You've created us many years ago. You have called us out. So….

What’s the first thing on the agenda?”

-Auroa-

“To have some fun causing destruction of course.”

-Havok-

“I like the sound of it. Let’s do this.”

-Auroa-

“Oh wait! But first let bring more creations to life. Build a large force for us before beginning

the assault. Second we need to construct a massive cool base. A fortress for us to operate from

the least as a staple. Then we can have our little fun time destroying them.”

-Kabuki-

“Ok so far sounds good for a game plan.” He brought out his puppet to fiddle with.

-Havok-

“So what shall we be called? We need a name to go by if we’re goanna make our debut.”

-Auroa-

“Good question Havok.” He took the moment to think of something. “Ah I got it.

From this day forward we shall be known as the Crystal Vortex.”

The three takes their leave to the sky. In a matter of weeks it was not long for a fortress

to be raised into the sky. They begin taking Mathias by storm.