(This is a Joint post starring: TheLoneGentleman, Cinia Pacifica, and Katsucha.)
Leona III stood up, furious. The guard in front of her turned to see what she was doing. “I will be fine with Louise here. Please assist the other royal guards, Saren,” she ordered. Saren looked down at her hesitantly. He didn't know this young lady that sat next to her, but the way she displayed her disinterest in the situation made him angry. She didn't seem to care in the least for what was going on. “Now, Saren!” Leona III shouted.
Turning to her Saren walked off towards the group protecting the young queen. The queen was sitting on the ground lost in the situation. Crouching down Saren lifted her to her feet. “My queen, the people need you more than ever. This is your time to fight. We have trained for this. Let us be your shield,” he said in his deep, but calming voice. The two guards protecting her before turned to her and smiled.
“Caym...Sophia...Saren, thank you,” she said standing on her own two feet. Jumping on Saren’s shoulder she activated her healing veil. Saren and the other two smirked as she leaps off the balcony to join their other two guardsmen.
Leona III looked at Louise. “Will you be my protector for the moment? I can figure out what is going on, but I need a closer look.”
”I thought the view is good enough from here… “ Louise lazily replied, ”Uhm,” Louise took the liberty to clear her throat, ”How may I be of assistance, my Queen?” Louise made a slight bow with her head, barely making the upper-portion of her body bend,. While it seemed that her display of respect was not enough, it still portrayed her dazzling expression of a young maid, yet it contained quite a lot of her confidence, ”I could simply destroy some of the troublesome enemies directly, if you so wish, my Majesty,” it was an act of mockery, Louise somehow loved the idea of playing around just to delay the answer to a question.
“If you would be so kind,” answered Leona smirking with a slight bow. All she needed was to get inside the area of that dancers influence. The spirits were acting in a strange way, and not many people knew the spirits the way she did. Even without one of her own, her knowledge was immense. With the royal guard taking on the group the two should have little trouble.
Leaping off of Saren’s shoulder the young queen looked to the girl dancing atop the fountain. “You have already taken this too far for forgiveness!” yelled Leona IV. The girl on the fountain stopped dancing, but continued to swing her weapon.
“You can stop with the bravado,” she said with a giggle added at the end. The spirits that were surrounding her disappeared. “I guess this amount will have to suffice,” she continued. Flipping backwards off the fountain she landed on the plaza floor as the ground began to glow slightly around her.
“If you are going to help me, we must hurry,” urged Leona III.
”We don’t have to, though,” Louise replied, smiling, ”I need you to stop right there, in fact,” her wand was pointed directly towards the Queen, as it glowed with a faint white light.
“What do you mean?” asked Leona III as she stared at Louise. As she saw Louise begin to cast a spell she could only hope that she knew what she was doing.
Suddenly, Queen Leona III found herself at the edge of the balcony from where she could see the entire situation, Louise placed her hand on her shoulder, ”Much faster than †˜hurrying’ yes?”
“But a tad too daring don’t you think?” said Leona III regaining her composure. She would never be used to the way her friend got around, but it did save them a bit of time. Looking off to the fight she tried to listen closely to the spirits. “It is a summon spell,” she muttered. “I’m sure of it, but none of the other conditions are met. How is she skipping past them?” she said looking on completely ignoring where she was. Sadly she was discovered by the enemies in this moment.
Three black figures jumped off the roof of the balcony and landed on the walkway to the podium. Louise and the queen were cut off from a normal retreat. The three figures drawing their various weapons began to ease their way toward Leona III and Louise.
”Say hi to hell for me,” Louise said - smiling as usual - pointing her wand towards the three approaching enemies. A tiny light formed at the tip of her wand - an explosion large enough to blow the three away formed; causing an ear-deafeningly loud noise, as the floor cracked apart, debris flew up and mixed with the air as a result.
The enemies had no idea the girl possessed this much power, and were caught completely off guard. Caught in the explosion nothing but ash remained afterwards. Only after hearing this sound did Leona III remember she was in a battle. Turning around she saw the result of Louise’s attack. “I knew I could count on you,” she said smiling. “Now…”
Turning back to the balcony she yelled down to her daughter like a soccer mom. “Knock her dead now! She is summoning something!”
Leona IV heard her mother call down from above, and snapped into action with her guards. As she focused deeply she tried to attain spirit form. As fire sparked from her forehead her hands and legs were covered in white flames, but her charge came too late as the area that was glowing erupted sending bricks flying. Smoke cloaked the area as glowing eyes peered down on the queen and her warriors from the smoke. A buzzing sound rang as the smoke dispersed quickly. A giant insect-like creature stood examining the area. Its two front legs were larger than the rest, and were covered in a thick plate that no sword could pierce. Its upper body was close to a human shape with two sharp arms like a preying mantis. It’s large armored head had two large threatening horn. It’s wings were nothing but a way to help it move up walls, and were not enough to grant him flight.
”They sure love to make a rowdy entrance. Perhaps I should liven things up in my own way for a change of pace?” Louise suggested, looking at Queen Leona III. There were some enemies, but the allies in here were countless.
“I get to hear your singing again? What a treat,” she said stepping out of Louise’s way. “Yes, I do think that would help us greatly, but we will need more guards.”
Arkasia and Ari finishing the rest off of the rooftop figures jumped up to the balcony, “What is the situation?” said Arkasia holding both her blades. She was covered in cuts, but nothing deep enough to warrant concern.
“We have a plan. Think you can cover us while we act on it?” said Leona III, smiling. Arkasia stood up straight and saluted. “As you wish. Ari we are to protect these ladies,” Dia ordered.
“Yes sir, we will be their shield,” answered Ari as she tried to summon her defense golem. Surprisingly around Louise, Ari had an easier time concentrating. Two golems moved from the marble in the area holding large shields. Taking up positions around the group they would ward off incoming attacks.
“The stage is set Louise. Give them a good show,” said Leona.
Louise gave a rather disappointed smile, ”You... excited at a time like this...” she commented.
“It hasn't been this lively in a while. Even if it’s a battle it reminds me of the old days,” she answered.
”You should travel with me one of these days. It’s lively every single day in my life,” Louise said, giving a wink. Then both her hands cupped the air around her chest, as she faced the sky - her body begun to glow with a silvery light.
Louise sang in a language known to none in this world. Her voice was sweet and enchanting, but something about it felt stern; even if one tried, they’d be unable to get it out of their head. Despite this, Louise’s charm seemed to skyrocket for an unknown reason, perhaps due to the strange yet bright glow? Even Louise herself never knew the answer, only her mischievous and lecherous spirit did. She wouldn't dare ask, either. Seemed like she’d be singing for quite some time. As the lyrics she started to sing seemed to be longer than expected. Even she doesn't know what she’d sing, as it’s the divine flow of fate that dictates what ancient song she sings out. This was the longest one she knew.
As the fighters listened to the maidens music they felt a burst of energy and power. The three girls gathered in front of the insectoid beast getting ready to fight. As they looked at each other a smile crept from under each of their hoods, followed by a laugh from each of them that seemed to echo around the plaza. The beast roared loudly. Then charged towards the young queen and her guard.