Beyond the Flames Chapter 20 FINAL by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 20 FINAL
Chapter 20
(Ebony's POV)
(Ebony's Dream)
Comforting darkness…delicate glimmers of stardust…it's so peaceful here…sublime…
I lay on my back atop the warm black sand in content, watching the surplus of stars twinkle beautifully overhead in the night sky.
It reminds me…of Twilight…
I sing my mother's lullaby softly "The Serenade of Strega", my voice filling the silence of the endless void.
"You're looking rather serene, my niece."
I blink slowly as my uncle suddenly materializes in my line of sight with a jovial expression. An aura of gold surrounding his body, the attire I saw him in before he l
Beyond the Flames Chapter 19 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 19
Chapter 19
(Ebony's POV)
"Ane!"
I gently pull away from Kai as the others join us. Lloyd joyfully throws his arms around my middle and I return my sibling's embrace.
"Ane," Lloyd begins in a quiet muffled whisper, his face pressed firmly against my navel. "I tried to get out and help you, really I did. I even tried to use my powers, but nothing worked…I…I…"
"Shhhhh, it's over now otōto and everything's okay," I soothe and pull back to gently wipe away the beginnings of tears that had begun to form in the corners of his eyes with my thumb.
He releases me and looks up with a small smile and gives a firm nod.
You
Beyond the Flames Chapter 18 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 18
(PLEASE READ!)
Warning, the following material in this chapter has large amounts of violence, blood, dark psychological elements, and other disturbing factors. If you are weak of heart or stomach, or merely cannot handle brutality and horror I advise skipping the brunt of this chapter until you see in parentheses (TRIAL CONCLUSION). The author will NOT take responsibility for any nightmares or other problems that may ensue from Ebony's Trial, so please read at your own discretion. You have been warned.
This message is brought to you by CrimsonTide64, thank you.
Me (VelvetPersona): Uhhhh….Crimson? While I do appreciate you taking the
Beyond the Flames Chapter 17 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 17
Chapter 17
(UNKNOWN LOCATION)
(Kai's POV)
*bubbling noise* *bubbling noise* *bubbling noise*
Wha…ah…
What…is…that…sound…
Why is it…so…unbear…ably…hot…
"Get up already Wildfire. I don't have all day y'know."
…Who the hell…is growling at me…?
I open my eyes painfully and see nothing but smoke seeping from the charred ground below me.
Where the…come on Kai get up, I thought resolutely and struggle to pull my still aching body off the ground.
When I finally manage to stand, I reach behind me to grip the hilt of my sword only to feel
Beyond the Flames Chapter 16 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 16
Chapter 16
(Kai's POV)
The flames of the black fire Ebony and I created continued to burn throughout the night. Never having to be rekindled, never having to be extinguished the illumination and warmth they provided was perfect.
After we all had eaten, Ebony volunteered to take the first watch. I had tried to argue with her, saying she needed the rest more than I did, but she just looked at me with that nonchalant expression on her face and gave me a simple command.
"Sleep."
I tried to get comfortable on the cold stone floor, but it was difficult to sleep in such rough conditions. Hell, the tree limbs were much more relaxing than this!
Beyond the Flames Chapter 1 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 1
Chapter 1
(Kai's POV)
*pant pant*
Another Friday another day of grueling training in the Ninja Training Hall
I narrow my eyes at my sparring partner warningly.
Now if only I can get this blue idiot to shut the hell up
"Hey Kai!!"
My glare intensifies as I level my stance in preparation for an offensive maneuver. Even though Jay had his hood on I knew a smirk was on his face as he twirled his golden nunchucks with mastered ease.
"One is the loneliest number and the loneliest number is the number one!!" My annoying blue-clad brother sings gleefully in taunting voice.
A low feral growl reverberates in my throat.
We so do n
Beyond the Flames Chapter 2 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 2
Chapter 2
(Twilight City at Starlight Orphanage)
(Ebony's POV)
Today is my eighteenth birthday.
I lay spread out comfortably on my bed, one arm nestled behind my head the other draped carelessly over the side.
The slow rotation of my overhead fan is my only viewing pleasure at the moment as I contemplate what this particular day meant.
Easy, this day marks the ending of one life and the beginning of another.
I will leave the only home I've known and embark on a pilgrimage to my past.
I sit up and remove my blood red amulet from my pocket.
I stare at it intently and sure enough a sense of longing enters my heart.
I I want to fin
Beyond the Flames Chapter 3 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 3
Chapter 3
(Kai's POV)
"Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane!! No, it's SINGLE MAN!!" Jay shouted ecstatically over the PMS during our free-fall to the chaotic Twilight below.
I whip out my own PMS while maintaining steady visual contact on the streaking Twin Sais of Oblivion.
"Jay, this is no time to be making jokes!! In case you haven't noticed we're about to enter a war zone!!" I yell irritably once I pressed the "All Call" button, so everyone can hear me.
"Sorry, just had to get that out!!"
"Everyone, focus and pay attention," Cole calls out austerely, "Lloyd just filled me in on the Serpentine location points!! There's a
Beyond the Flames Chapter 4 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 4
Chapter 4
(Ebony's POV)
Pain…
Excruciating pain…
I close my eyes using everyone's attention on the enormous eagle to my advantage and let my pain be expressed freely on my face.
Now I do not only suffer from a knife laceration to my lower back, but adding to my agony is this deep wound to my left calf.
Damn that insufferable python for taking a cheap shot when he grabbed me nevertheless I was able to leave a nice parting gift in retribution to his crime against me and to the orphanage.
If only I was able to kill him…
I reopen my eyes and stare down at the shining platinum weapons in my hands mesmerized by the mysterious design etched
Beyond the Flames Chapter 5 by VelvetPersona, literature
Literature
Beyond the Flames Chapter 5
Chapter 5
(Kai's POV)
I grind my teeth together hard to suppress the growl from escaping from my throat as I march up the stairs away from Ebony.
"I don't need your help or anyone else's."
Those damn words piss me off beyond belief.
I reach the top of the stairs and could hear voices coming from the dining room.
"Actually Nya, I would really like it if you wore that little number you had on months ago," Jay's voice rang out flirtatiously. "You looked very beautiful in it and I think it really does your body justice by accentuating the luscious curves of your—"
"PINEAPPLES!!" I yell furiously as I pass the entry way of the dining room