green = Gaea
In a world without it's own lightt, the only luminescence came from the myriad of glowing spheres that floated in the dark. Each one of those orbs was the soul of a man or woman who excelled in magic, the crimson ones being users of Black and the blue signifying the White arts. And pulsing like a distant star, the few white illuminations represented Shamanism.
Zelgadis. The voice of the mother whispered to the soul-light that flickered with hate and self-loathing. Zelgadis...
What do you want? While other souls cried out for freedom, this one desired nothing.
Zelgadis. Gaea, entity of the earth, from whom all astral magic was spawned, had the patience of a mother to all her children. Zelgadis, why are you giving up?
I don't care. His reply was truely devoid of concern.
Why are you giving up? She insisted. You are strong enough to fight, why do you not?
I don't care. He reitterated.
Why?
Because I don't.
That is not the answer.
I'm tired of fighting.
That is not the answer.
I'm tired of losing.
That is not the answer.
What do you want from me? He grew frustrated.
Answer honestly.
I...
Zelgadis.
I'm scared.
Of what?
I'm scared of living.
Oh Zelgadis...
Kuroi stood on the hilltop overlooking the small city. It would be a perfect test for his new power, as it's entire defense was based around magic. He descended on the innocent people like a hawk descended on its prey.
Zelgadis had never known that the soul could feel pain after the body had died; at least, not until today. Gaea's cry was the cry of those tortured by Kuroi's sadistic nature.
Do you see what your cowardice is causing? She screamed in agony. Can you not see that by fearing life, you are condemning others to death?
I see. He answered, the pain of being helpless still hanging heavy.
Your captor will continue to destroy because as long as you remain here, with your fear, you feed his power. Gaea urged him to take action.
I know. He whispered.
Why do you do nothing?
Because... Had he still had a body, he would have cast his eyes down. I have already lost.
"Over there!" Amelia yelled to Lina and Gourry. The trio stopped dead in their tracks a few feet away from the being that attacked mere moments ago. Clad in gray with glowing green eyes, their opponent merely smirked at any opposition.
"This is so simple... where's the challenge?" He chuckled.
"Right here!" Lina shouted, hurling a Fireball at him.
"Child's play." He snickered as his body absorbed the spell.
"What the hell?!" Her scarlet eyes widened.
"Try this!" Amelia cried. "RA-TILT!" Their enemy opened his mouth...
"Delicious." And SWALLOWED it. The princess gaped as he belched white sparks.
"No freakin' way!" Lina shrieked.
"Hikari O!" Gourry leapt with feline-like agility, slashing wildly at him. The energy blade had the same effect as it's namesake; it did no more damage than a ray of light.
"Is this all you can do?"
"DRAGU SLAVE!"
The sky was filled with red....
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