Once a great Empire,after various wars Arkadelia remained as just one Kingdom and after a civil war between the 2 heirs it got separated into two parts:North Arkadelia and South Arkadelia who are still in conflict with each other.
Our story begins in a town called Arfacio which is located in South Arkadelia.Arfacio was a small but beautiful town surrounded sa pamamagitan ng nature.
In this town lives Elisabeth a beautiful young woman with a auburn hair,fair skin,brown eyes and a tall and voluptuous body.Despite her beauty Elisabeth was not vain but she was a demure and kind person which is why the town's people loved her.
Elisabeth's mother died when she was just 5 years old and she was taken care sa pamamagitan ng her father who used to work as a blacksmith but in the last two years because of his old age and an illness he became unable to continue his work and Elisabeth had to start working as a seamstress in order to earn money.
Elisabeth and her father lived in a small wooden cottage.On the ground floor there was a fireplace,a wooden table,two chairs and a kama in which her father slept.Then there were stairs who would lead up to where Elisabeth's room was.
It was late at night so a candle could be seen on the mesa as the only light in the room.Suddenly someone opened the door and entered the house.
The one who entered was Elisabeth who had just come back from work and was surprised to see that her father was still awake.
''Welcome back,my dea-'' her father got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a severe cough.
''Father!'' Elisabeth rushed to his side''Are you alright?''
''My health is becoming worse and worse with each day'' responded her father who had to lay down in bed.
''Father,why aren't asleep already?Staying up late is not good for your health''
''I'm sorry but I can't sleep til I'm assured that you are alright'' replied her father ''I'm sorry for being such a burden to you,my beloved daughter.Because my body is so weak to the point that I can barely stand let alone do anything,you have to work so hard''
''Please don't say that father,you're not a burden for me at all'' Elisabeth kissed his forehead ''Now please get some rest''
''You must be tired as well,my dear,so please go to your room now as well''
''Alright,father.Goodnight''
''Goodnight,Elisabeth''
Elisabeth went to her room and quickly fell asleep and saw a strange dream;
Elisabeth was walking in a green field during a bright araw when suddenly the sky became pitch black and the ground got covered in flames.Elisabeth walks farther and witnesses a bloody battle with dead soldiers falling one sa pamamagitan ng one.Her attention gets caught sa pamamagitan ng a female warrior with a sad look on her face but as she walks towards the warrior her dream abruptly ends as she wakes up in the middle of the night.Elisabeth got out of her kama and went to open the small window in her room.
''What was that strange dream?Could it be that it was trying to tell me something'' thought Elisabeth as she looked at the starry sky from her window as she remembered how a few years nakaraan her father taught her sword fighting ''Now that I remember,there were always things that were unclear about my life.Back then when I asked my father why he taught me to fight,he only sinabi that I will find out once the time is right.Could it be that the time has come now?''
The morning came.
Elisabeth woke up and prepared herself for the day.
''Good morning,father'' sinabi Elisabeth with a smile on her face ''I hope that you slept well last night''.
''Good morning my dear'' smiled her father ''I slept very well,thank you for asking.I hope that you had a good sleep as well''
''I did.I'm going to prepare breakfast now'' sinabi Elisabeth and prepared the cauldron.
Suddenly the door started to knock.
''I hope that its not him again'' thought Elisabeth.
''Elisabeth,please open the door'' sinabi her father.
''Of course,father'' sinabi Elisabeth and opened the door to see a sight that quite annoyed her.It was indeed her landlord Claudius who had been knocking on the door''
Count Claudius a good looking but heartless man who was well known for his cruel treatment of commoners.Despite being married he had taken an interest in Elisabeth and tried to convince her to become his concubine.
''What do you want here again?'' angrily replied Elisabeth ''I already paid you the rent for this month''.
''The beautiful Elisabeth being as fierce as ever'' smirked Claudius ''When will you stop treating me so harshly?''.
''You are a man who wants me to belong to him despite having a wife and children and yet you still wonder why I despise you' shouted Elisabeth with an expression of hatred in her face ''I have already made my feelings clear for you so I have nothing madami to say''.
''I see'' laughed Claudius ''Foolish and stubborn girl,you're still refusing me''.
''I told you that I would rather kill myself than become your whore'' frowned Elisabeth and pointed to the door ''Now,get out of here!''.
Claudius moved towards her and with a feral smile grabbed her chin forcing her to look in his eyes ''Its a pity for someone so beautiful to be this foolish''.
Elisabeth slapped him ''I sinabi get out''.
''I warn you if I want something than I'll get it no matter what it takes so it would be better for you not to provoke me any farther'' Claudius responded angrily and left.
''Curse you Claudius!'' shouted Elisabeth's father before he got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a severe cough which caused him to fall down.
''Father'' Elisabeth rushed to his side.
''You're coughing blood''said a worried Elisabeth after looking at his hand.
Elisabeth helped him to stand up and go to kama ''If only we would have enough money to hire a doctor''
''I'm afraid,that its too late for me'' her father replied in a worried voice ''Elisabeth,my dear.You are 18 years old already,its about time for you to find a husband and ilipat out of this town so that you can live in peace away from that cursed Claudius''
''Perhaps,you're right but what kind of daughter would I be if I would leave you alone in this condition?'' replied Elisabeth in a sweet voice and loving look in her eyes ''I'm going to make a sopas for you now''
''Foolish girl,I'm soon going to die,you should think about your future instead of m-'' her father got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a cough again.
''Father,you need to calm down and rest or else your condition is going to become worse'' sinabi the worried Elisabeth ''I will be alright father.So please,stop worrying so much about me''
Her father was too tired to speak,so he just looked at her and gave her a broken smile.
Elisabeth went to prepare the sopas and after feeding the sopas to her father she went to work.
''I have to go to work now.Goodbye father.Promise me that you will get a good rest'' smiled Elisabeth and left the house.
''That girl.I'm worried about what the future is holding for her'' thought her father ''Maybe its time for me to tell her the truth but what if its going to make everything even worse?''
Meanwhile on the road that leads to the town,a man could be seen making his way on a horse.He was tall and muscular with brown hair,fair skin and turquoise green eyes.The man was Daniel ,one of the strongest warriors of Ethera and a member of the noble Fulgura family.He had come to South Arkadelia in order to deliver a message.Little did he know that on this fateful araw he would meet a person that would change his life forever.
When Elisabeth arrived in town she saw a house burning and a few people who were trying to put out the apoy with water from the well.
A woman was crying for help''Help!Please help me!My little boy is still inside!''
Without thinking twice Elisabeth rushed inside the burning house to save the child.
Once she entered the house something strange happened...the flames were staying away from her body as if they were making way for her.Elisabeth was confused because of what was happening for a moment but she pulled herself together quickly and rushed to look for the boy.Elisabeth could hear a voice from the upper stairs.
''Help'' shouted the little boy who's leg was stuck under the wood of the ceiling.
''Hang in there'' shouted Elisabeth ''I'm coming''
Meanwhile Daniel who had just arrived saw the turmoil and helped the others to put out the fire.
''What happened to that girl?'' sinabi the mother of the little boy ''She went inside to save my son but she still hasn't come out.I hope that nothing bad has happened to her''.
''I wonder who that bravo girl could be'' thought Daniel.
Elisabeth came back with the scared crying boy who ran to his mother.
''My precious son'' sinabi the woman who was crying tears of joy.
''You're an angel'' the woman looked at Elisabeth ''I don't know how to thank you''
''You don't need to thank me'' replied Elisabeth with a smile ''I'm happy that I could help you''.
Daniel looked at Elisabeth and he was mesmerized sa pamamagitan ng her beauty.
''Thank you very much for helping us to put out the fire'' sinabi a man to Daniel.
''There's no need to thank me'' sinabi Daniel.
He got back on his horse and rode towards Elisabeth's direction.
''Well done'' Daniel clapped ''Its rare to see people who are noble enough to risk their lives for others''.
''And who are you?If I may ask'' asked Elisabeth
''My name is Daniel.I come from Ethera in order to deliver a message to Duke Damian.I was told that he lives in the capital city.Would you be kind enough to tell me how to reach it?''replied Daniel
''The capital city is not far away from here'' explained Elisabeth ''Just follow the road that leads into the forest.''
''I see'' sinabi Daniel ''Thank you very much''
''You're welcome'' replied Elisabeth
''Also,thats one madami thing that I want to ask you'' Daniel proceeded to ask ''What is your name?''
''Its Elisabeth''
''I see,a beautiful name for a beautiful woman'' smirked Daniel ''I hope that we will meet each other again''
''What a shameless,fool'' thought an annoyed Elisabeth and remembered that she was being late for work
''Oh no,I'm late!''Elisabeth ran to her workplace ''I have to arrive fast or else the mistress is going to get angry at me''
And so Elisabeth arrived at her work place which was a small cloth store that sold beautiful dresses that were sewn sa pamamagitan ng the workers.She arrived late which is why the mistress scolded her;
''Where have you been all this time?''
''I'm sorry but there was a burning house an-''
''Enough,I don't need to hear your excuses.I'll forgive you since its the first time that you're late but repeat this mistake again and I will throw you out''
''I will not repeat this mistake again.Thank you very much for your understanding''
''Now go to work''
Elisabeth went down the basement to start work,there were a lot of dresses that she had to sew.
Elisabeth couldn't stop thinking about what happened today.Why didn't the flames get close to her body?Was it related to the secret that her father has been hiding from her?Everything seemed so confusing.
The night came and Elisabeth finished work and headed back home.
''I'm back father'' sinabi Elisabeth
''I have only little time left.Come to me,my dear'' sinabi her father in a tired voice ''Its finally time for your to find out the truth''
''Father?''a confused Elisabeth went to his side''What are you talking about?''
''I'm not your real father'' he answered and moved his shaking fist up in order to give something to her.
''Here,take this kuwintas and letter that I wrote a long time ago,in which I have explained everything.I hope that you will be able to forgive me for hiding the truth from you for so long but I swear that I was only thinking for your own good''
Elisabeth took the kuwintas and letter and with tears in her eyes she told her father.
''Of course I can forgive you,to me you're still my father no matter what happens''
After hearing those words,her father peacefully passed away.
Elisabeth couldn't sleep that night.She didn't go to her room but stood there crying sa pamamagitan ng her father's bed.She cried for many hours and after getting a hold of herself she read the letter.Just like her father sinabi it explained everything.
''Now I know the truth'' thought Elisabeth ''But knowing about the past is now making me worry about what the future might be holding for me.What am I going to do from now on?''.
The morning came and Elisabeth who had barely gotten any sleep woke up sa pamamagitan ng knocking of the door.
''Not him again.Seeing his cursed face is the last thing that I need right now'' thought Elisabeth.
The one knocking on the door was indeed Claudius.
''Open the door'' shouted Claudius and knocked even harder.
An angry Elisabeth opened the door''what do you want here again?''
''I came here to ask if you reconsidered my offer?'' replied Claudius who started to look around and noticed that her father had died ''Looks like the old man has passed away.You can't live alone here.It would be a wise choice for you to come with me''
''I already told you that I don't want you.Why can't you just leave me in peace?''replied Elisabeth
''You foolish girl,who do you think you are to refuse me?'' sinabi an angry Claudius ''Every other girl in this town would kill to be in your place''
''I told you once that I would rather kill myself than become your whore'' replied Elisabeth ''I hate you madami than anything in this world''
''And I told you that I always get what I want.I'm getting sick and tired of your foolish stubbornness'' angrily replied Claudius and violently grabbed Elisabeth's body.
''What are you doing?Let me go,you madman'' screamed Elisabeth who was struggling to break free
''If you aren't going to become mine sa pamamagitan ng your own free will than I'll have to force you to'' shouted Claudius while forcefully laying her on the mesa and ripping her clothes off.
''Let me go'' screamed Elisabeth the scared Elisabeth who was crying ''Please let me go''
But her pleas were in vain.Elisabeth turned her head around and saw a knife.In a moment of self defense Elisabeth grabbed the kutsilyo fast and stabbed Claudius' puso with it.
Elisabeth shrieked when she saw what she did,
''How did I do that?How could I kill a man?''
Elisabeth was shocked,she was shaking in fear and unable to move.Elisabeth was asking herself about what she did to deserve this happening to her and what she was going to do now that she had become a murderer.
Two town guards heard her shrieks and rushed to see what was happening.
''What's happening here?''asked the first guard.
''The dead man on the ground is Count Claudius'' claimed the segundo guard.
''Who did that?'' asked the first guard who took a look at Elisabeth ''You did it,didn't you?''.
''That girl,her clothes are ripped off.The Count must have attempted to rape her'' sinabi the segundo guard ''The poor girl only did it on self defense''.
''Self defense or not its a big crime for a commoner to kill a noble'' replied the first guard ''We have to take her to the King.He will choose a suitable punishment for her''.
''I'm afraid that you have to come with us'' the segundo guard reached out to hold her hand.
''I will come with you but before that would you allow me to go up and change my clothes?'' sinabi Elisabeth who was holding her exposed chest ''I should have the right to spend the last moments of my life with dignity''
''Ridiculous'' sinabi the first guard ''This must be a trick of her to run away''.
''Why would I try to do something so stupid as running away?'' responded Elisabeth ''I accept my punishment but I simply don't want to be humiliated for something that I did to defend myself''.
''Very well,you can go up and change your dress'' sinabi the segundo guard ''I will wait here for you'.
''Are you insane?'' asked the first guard ''This girl is trying to trick us''.
''She's not trying to trick us.Besides,even if she really does run away,I will be the one who will take responsibility for my mistake'' responded the segundo guard ''I will arrest the girl and take her to the King.Meanwhile you should go find a carriage to deliver Claudius' corpse to his wife and children''.
''Very well then.I'll be on my way'' nodded the first guard and left.
Elisabeth went upstairs to change her dress.Meanwhile the segundo guard was looking around the room.
On the kama he could see the corpse of Elisabeth's father and the floor there was Claudius' corpse with the kutsilyo still inside of his body.The guard looked madami around the floor and noticed the kuwintas and letter.
''This kuwintas must belong to a noble family.What is it doing here?'' thought the confused guard ''And this letter?Maybe pagbaba it will give me an answer?''
The soldier read the letter and took it along with the kuwintas with him.
''I know a person that will be very pleased to read this letter'' smiled the segundo guard.
''I'm ready to come with you'' Elisabeth come down the stairs.
''You seem very calm for someone who is soon going to soon face execution'' sinabi the first guard.
''What other choice do I have expect accepting my cursed fate?'' sinabi Elisabeth with a depressed tone and closed her eyes.
''You don't deserve such a cruel ending'' sinabi the segundo guard with a sad look on his face ''I really wish that I could help you but I have no other choice than to do what I'm ordered for''
The guard tied up Elisabeth's hand and took her with him.
As they were making their way across the town,the confused town's people were looking at Elisabeth wondering what had happened for her to be arrested.
''The poor Elisabeth.I wonder what she did'' voices could be hard talking.
Elisabeth had never felt worse than at this moment.She was full of sadness and feeling hatred towards the unfairness of her life which soon was going to end in a cruel way.And yet she was refusing to look beat down,she kept her head up high with a stoic look on her face.
The segundo guard looked at her and got surprised ''After all that happened she's still trying to stand strong.What an admirable young woman''
At the Royal kastilyo the fortune teller Ambrosia had a vision.
''I see'' whispered Ambrosia ''So the bayani have been chosen''
''Show me the face of the leader'' ordered Ambrosia while throwing the magic sand to at her mirror.
Ambrosia got confused after she saw the first image.
''This is strange.Who would have thought that a woman would be chosen as the leader''
Meanwhile the town guard had arrived with Elisabeth to the kastilyo and asked to meet King Alexander.
The town guard and Elisabeth entered the trono room.
''What is it that you want?'' asked King Alexander.
The town guard bowed down''Your majesty,I came to tell you that Count Claudius has been murdered today''
''What?''asked the confused King ''Who did that?''
''He was murdered sa pamamagitan ng this young woman'' the town guard responded ''I brought her here in order for you to give her a suitable punishment''
''You did well.You may leave now'' sinabi the King.
''Yes,your majesty'' responded the town guard and stood up and left the trono room.
''I need to talk to Ambrosia about the letter'' thought the town guard ''She will know what to do''
And so the town guard went to Ambrosia's room in order to tell her everything in the hopes that he could help saving Elisabeth's life.
''I hope that you realize the consequences of your crime'' the King told Elisabeth ''I don't know why you committed this horrendous crime but the murder of a noble is a crime that I cannot forgiven''
The King was ready to give an execution order when suddenly Ambrosia arrived.
''Wait,your majesty'' shouted Ambrosia ''You cannot execute that girl''.
''Ambrosia'' yelled the King ''What is the meaning of this?''.
Ambrosia took a close look at Elisabeth's face and recognized it as the face that she saw in her vision.
''Yes,she's the one.This girl is the one that I saw in my vision'' sinabi Ambrosia
''A vision?'' asked the confused King.
''She's the one who's going to lead The Order of Destined Heroes'' explained Ambrosia.
On that fateful araw Elisabeth accepted her role as the leader of the warriors of this generation's Order of Destined bayani and so with the guidance of Ambrosia she departed for Ethera.
Meanwhile Daniel had arrived at Forchalyb the capital city of South Arkadelia and was making his way to Duke Damian's kastilyo in order to deliver a message to him.
On his way he heard the news about Count Cladius' murder and the fact that the leader of the new Order of Destined bayani had been chosen.
''Have you heard?'' a woman told her another woman''Count Claudius was murdered sa pamamagitan ng a young woman and she turned out to be the leader of the this generation's Order of Destined Heroes''
''Really?Thats unbelievable'' the other woman responded.
''The Order of Destined bayani is being reformed again?This could only mean that a terrible danger is awaiting us'' spoke a man in a panic filled voice.
''The leader of the new Order of Destined bayani has been chosen and she's a woman.We're certainly living in some interesting times'' thought Daniel ''I wonder who that woman could be.Could it be the one that I met yesterday?There definitely was something special about her''
Daniel arrived at Damian's kastilyo and asked to meet with him.
When Daniel entered Damian's room Damian was playing a sad yet beautiful tune on his fiddle.
''Magnificent'' sinabi Daniel in a sarcastic voice and clapped ''I didn't know that you had become a musician''
Damian turned around to see the man who was talking to him and he recognized him as Daniel Fulgura.
''Stop with the jokes Daniel'' sinabi an annoyed Damian.
''I'm surprised that you've recognized me'' smirked Daniel.
''Why did you come to meet me.I thought that you etherans didn't want to have anything to do with me?'' asked the annoyed Damian.
''Yes indeed and you know very well why'' answered Daniel ''However this time its different''.
''And why is that?'' asked Damian.
''Your father has been sick for quite a while and he doesn't have much time left anymore'' answered Daniel.
''Great'' sinabi Damian with a cold look in his face ''Now he can finally be united with his beloved wife''.
''His last wish is to see you again'' Daniel continued ''I came here to tell you that''.
''I see'' Damian stood still for a moment.
''The father who has abhorred me ever since birth is now asking to meet me'' after speaking those words Damian burst into laughter like a lunatic.
''He's pagganap like a madman'' thought Daniel ''He's so pathetic that I almost feel sorry him''.
''Life sure can be strange at times'' sinabi Damian after he got a hold of himself.
He started to think whether he wanted to go to see his father or not.He stood there silent for a minute.
''This is getting bothersome'' sinabi an annoyed Daniel ''Make your choice,Damian.Are you coming with me to Ethera or not?''
''I know the way to Ethera myself so I don't need you'' sinabi Damian in an arrogant manner ''Its up to me to decide whether I want to meet with my father or not.You can go away now.''.
''Don't get so arrogant'' sinabi Daniel ''I didn't come here because I wanted to see you but only out of respect for your father''
''Respect?'' Damian laughed ''A man who doesn't even pag-ibig his own child deserves no respect.The only thing that he deserves is to die alone like a dog''
''I see.So you have no intention of coming back to Ethera to see your father'' Daniel had a displeased look on his face ''Think again.You might regret it later on''
''Your concern for me is touching but I know what I'm doing'' Damian frowned ''I will never forgive my father for the way he treated me''
''If thats the case than there's nothing I can do about it'' Daniel shrugged ''I will leave now''
''Farewell,Daniel''
''I have to ask you one last thing before I leave'' Daniel proceeded to ask ''You must be in knowledge that the leader of the new Order of bayani has been chosen.Have you met her?
''Yes,I was informed that a woman got chosen as the leader but I still haven't met her'' Damian responded.
''Thats strange'' sinabi Daniel ''As the leader of the former Order of Destined bayani you should be madami interested in knowing about your successor''
''Successor?Don't make me laugh.With a silly woman as a leader this new Order is bound to fail'' sinabi Damian and proceeded to ask ''Besides,why are you so curious to know what she looks like?''
''I suspected that she might be someone that I met on my way here'' answered Daniel.
'Well the leader should be heading to Ethera with Ambrosia right now so you'll be meeting her soon enough'' replied Damian.
After saying those words Damian turned his back and started to play his fiddle again with a stoic expression on his face.The sad tune that he was playing before was now filled with a bitterness.
''Farewell then'' Daniel walked out of the door .
Daniel left with those words and headed back to Ethera.
''That Damian'' thought Daniel ''He really is stubborn.After all these years he's still refusing to forgive his father.I should have known that coming to talk with him would be a waste time''
''Well at least coming here wasn't a complete waste of time'' Daniel smiled as he remembered Elisabeth ''That woman....why can't I stop thinking about her?Could it be that for the first time in my life I have fallen in pag-ibig with someone?No,thats ridiculous.Its just a simple infatuation that will pass away after some days....or at least thats what I hope''
In the meantime Elisabeth and Ambrosia who were riding on horses had crossed the borders of South Arkadelia.
''We have crossed the border'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Ethera isn't very far away from here.We should reach it in 3 days''
Elisabeth listened but did not respond.She still couldn't get over everything that had happened so she just stood silent thinking about what she was going to do from now.
How was she going to learn to use her powers?Will the other warriors accept her?Was she really suitable to be a leader?And above all did she really have what it takes to fight in a war?
All these tanong left the confused Elisabeth in an inner turmoil.
''Elisabeth,are you listening?'' asked an angry Ambrosia ''You should respond to me when I'm talking to you''.
''I'm sorry'' a surprised Elisabeth answered.
''You need to get a hold of yourself'' sinabi Ambrosia ''From now on you have a very important role to fulfill''.
''I understand'' Elisabeth replied in a humble manner.
''I hope so'' frowned Ambrosia.
''There's something that I need to ask you.Something that I found strange is that when you entered the trono room you were so sure that I was the girl from your vision....how were you so sure that I was that girl?'' asked Elisabeth.
''Its easy.The guard who had arrested you and brought you to the castle,came to my room and showed me a kuwintas and letter that he found in your house''replied Ambrosia ''When I read the letter I knew that you must be the girl from my vision''
''I see now.So it was that town guard which ended up saving me and I couldn't even give my thanks to him'' Elisabeth with a regretful expression on her face.
''You have better things to worry about than that,my child'' sinabi Ambrosia
''You are right'' responded Elisabeth and proceeded to ask ''There is also something else that I've been meaning to ask.....it seems that you know very well about my background.Could you explain everything madami in details to me?''.
''I will explain everything to you once we arrive to Ethera'' answered Ambrosia.
''Of course'' responded Elisabeth and stayed quiet for the rest of their journey.
After 3 days they arrived at the border of Ethera.
''We have finally arrived'' sinabi Ambrosia ''This is Ethera''
It was morning when they had arrived.Ethera was the center of magic.It was a beautiful Kingdom with a gorgeous and prolific landscape which included mountains,hills,forests,lakes,rivers and a sea.In many places large crystals could be found which were the pinagmulan of magic.
2 years ago,Ethera had been in war but now everything was peaceful and under the rule of the new King Ethera had prospered once again.
They arrived in the northern part of Ethera but had to stop because there was a protective barrier preventing them from entering.
''What are we going to do now?'' asked a worried Elisabeth.
''We just have to wait for the protector to open it for us'' answered Ambrosia as she touched the barrier and began to speak while activating a communication spell''I am the fortune teller Ambrosia.I came here because I have something very important to tell to you all.Please open the barrier now''
They waited for a few moments and then they saw a very old man who was dressed like a noble walking towards them.Ambrosia recognized the man as Duke Ferdinand the head of the noble Fulgura family.
''Ambrosia,I didn't think that I would see you here again'' sinabi Ferdinand.He then took a look at Elisabeth and proceeded to ask ''What brings you here?And who is that young woman with you?''
''That young woman is the leader this generation's Order of Destined Heroes'' answered Ambrosia ''I brought her here so that she could get trained''
''I see.The segundo generation's of Destined bayani has been choosen'' sinabi Ferdinand ''This is certainly bad news for us all''
''Yes.My vision showed me the faces of all the warriors'' sinabi Ambrosia ''I have send messengers to their respective places to find them and bring them here to Ethera''.
Ferdinand opened the barrier for them and allowed them to enter.
''Come with me'' sinabi Ferdinand ''I have to introduce the leader to our King first''
And so Elisabeth went with Ferdinand and Ambrosia to the Royal Castle.It was a magnificent kastilyo which was located high on a cliff near the sea.
''Your majesty'' sinabi Ferdinand ''I have been informed sa pamamagitan ng Ambrosia that the warriors of this generation's Order of Destined bayani have been chosen''
''I see.It looks like our peaceful times have soon to come to an end'' responded the King in a worried voice and proceeded to ask ''And who is the leader?''
''The leader is that young woman'' answered Ferdinand while pointing with his finger at Elisabeth.
''The leader is a woman?'' the King was confused ''This is very strange''
''Yes,your majesty'' answered Ambrosia ''Not only that but she's also the reincarnation of one of the 9 Heavenly Warriors''
''What is she talking about?'' thought Elisabeth
''What?'' the King was surprised ''Thats unbelievable.Do you have a prove of that?''
''Of course,your majesty'' answered Ambrosia and pulled out a silver kuwintas with magic talisman made out of a special diamond ''This talisman was used sa pamamagitan ng the leader of the 9 Heavenly Warriors.It has the ability to recognize the other warriors''
Ambrosia put the talisman across Elisabeth's body and suddenly the diamond turned into red and the talisman got covered entirely in flames.
''Incredible'' the surprised King looked with his eyes wide open ''I've never seen anything like this before''.
''The reaction of the talisman proves that she is the reincarnation of the apoy Warrior'' explained Ambrosia.
''With someone like that.The victory of the Order of Destined bayani is for certain'' the King smiled.
''Unfortunately,she still doesn't know how to use her powers'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Which is why I brought her here in Ethera to train''.
''Indeed you are right.I will have to send a call to Serafina to come and train her as fast as possible''.
''Thats a wise decision,your majesty'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Still,the girl needs a place to stay''.
''That is no problem.I will gladly accept her to stay in my castle'' sinabi Ferdinand.
''Good'' Ambrosia proceeded to ask Elisabeth ''You have no problem with that,do you?''.
''Of course not'' answered Elisabeth.
''Very well'' sinabi the King ''The 3 of you may leave now''.
''Yes,your majesty'' the 3 of them bowed down and proceeded to leave.
''Thats perfect.It looks like everything is going according to my prophecy'' smirked Ambrosia ''Soon those two will be meeting each other or maybe they already did?''.
When they left the trono room Duke Ferdinand approached Elisabeth.
''I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself'' apologized Ferdinand ''I am Duke Ferdinand Fulgura''.
''And my name is Elisabeth.I'm pleased to meet you'' bowed Elisabeth.
''The pleasure is all mine'' responded Ferdinand.
Meanwhile Daniel had arrived in the western part of Ethera in order meet with Count Adrian.
When he arrived he noticed something strange.The protective barrier which was held sa pamamagitan ng Count Adrian's powers had strangely disappeared.
''The protective barrier disappeared?Thats strange'' Daniel wondered ''Could it be that...?''
Daniel headed for Count Adrian's kastilyo in order to tell him what happened.
When he arrived he rapped on the door and it got opened sa pamamagitan ng a maid with a gloomy look on her face.
''I need to meet with Count Adrian'' explained Daniel ''I have to tell him something''
''I'm afraid thats not possible......because he just passed away'' the maid responded.
''How interesting.He died without knowing just how much his own son despises him'' Daniel laughed ''He sure was a lucky man''.
''His son?Did you meet with Damian?''asked the confused maid.
''Yes''answered Daniel while he got back on his horse ''He sinabi that he had no intention of coming''.
''How could he be so cruel to his own father?'' asked the maid who was shocked at what Damian had said.
''The father dying without seeing his son again and the son getting informed so late on his father's condition that even if he accepted to come he still wouldn't have made it in time'' Daniel laughed as he sinabi those words ''Its a tragedy if you think about but I can't help but laugh at this trickery of fate.Life certainly has a way of punishing people for their foolish mistakes.It wasn't any different for these two so there's no need to bother your head with it''.
The maid just looked at him wondering how he could says those words so calmly.
Afterwards Daniel rode away and was heading back to his tahanan in northern Ethera.
''This last buwan sure has been interesting for me'' thought Daniel ''Those adventures are enough for now.I better get back home''
The evening came and Ferdinand had brought Elisabeth and Ambrosia to his castle.
''I want to thank you for your hospitality'' Elisabeth expressed to Ferdinand
''No need to do that,child'' replied Ferdinand ''After all,I am just doing my duty''
When they went inside they were greeted sa pamamagitan ng Ferdinand's wife Eleanor.
''Welcome back,dear.How are you?''smiled Eleanor ''And who are the guests you brought with you?''
''I'm fine'' smiled Ferdinand ''You probably still remember the fortune teller Ambrosia,don't you?And that young woman right there is the leader of the new Order of Destined Heroes.I offered her to stay at our kastilyo until she's finished with her training''
''So Order of the Destined bayani has been chosen again'' Eleanor was worried upon that realization.
''My name is Elisabeth.I am very pleased to meet you''
''The pleasure is all mine,my dear'' Eleanor smiled ''My name is Eleanor.Please feel yourself at home''
''Thank you very much'' Elisabeth smiled for the first time since she had arrived in Ethera.
When they entered the main room they were greeted sa pamamagitan ng Ferdinand's son Dominic.
''Hello father.Its great to see your back.How have you been?'' Dominic greeted his father.
''I've been well'' responded Ferdinand and proceeded to introduce his guests ''The old woman is the fortune teller Ambrosia who you might still remember and the young woman is Elisabeth the leader of the new Order of Destined bayani who will be staying with us until her training is over''
''I want to welcome you to our castle'' Dominic expressed his hospitality to Elisabeth.
''Thank you very much'' responded Elisabeth.
''Please take a seat'' Ferdinand sinabi to Elisabeth and Ambrosia.
After they sat down Elisabeth wanted to ask Ambrosia to explain everything to her.
''Ambrosia,you promised me that you would explain everything madami in detail to me once we arrive in Ethera''
''Ambrosia,what does she mean with that?''asked Ferdinand
''Here'' Ambrosia handed the letter to him ''Read this letter and you will understand''
''Of course,my dear'' responded Ambrosia to Elisabeth while looking at her.Ambrosia started to explain everything ''As you read in the letter you are the daughter of Archibald who was also from Ethera.He was one of the most respected warrior of the first Order of Destined bayani but he suddenly disappeared during his last battle and nobody has ever heard of him again.When it comes to your mother she was a noble woman from Ignis.I don't know much about her but ever since your father disappeared she has resided in Ignis.When you were born I had a prophecy that you were the reincarnation of one of the 9 Heavenly Warriors.Unfortunately our enemies somehow eventually found that out as well which is why they kidnapped you.You father tried to find you but having no clue of your whereabouts he failed''
''I see now.That explains everything about my background'' sinabi Elisabeth and proceeded to ask another tanong ''Could you please also explain me the story about those 9 Heavenly Warriors?''.
''It happened 1000 years nakaraan when the world was full of wars.
It was the darkest period in our history in which millions of people Nawawala their lives.An evil entity took those conflicts as an opportunity to rule over the world and launched a war.After seeing that risk all countries decided to unite to fight off that evil entity but alas it was too powerful for them.Everything seemed hopeless when suddenly 9 warriors with 9 powerful crystal swords had appeared out of nowhere.They were called the 9 Heavenly Warriors.
Each of the warriors had control over an element of nature:water,fire,earth,air,light,darkness,lightning,ice and stone.
The warriors combined their powers and saved our world sa pamamagitan ng destroying the evil entity.
After peace returned on Earth,the Heavenly warriors decided to help the humans sa pamamagitan ng giving them access to magic so they chose the place which is now known as Ethera to create special crystals which became sources of all magic.As gratitude for all that their did the warriors were each ibingiay a land to rule.All the Warriors expect the Stone Warrior accepts and thus the elemental kingdoms got created:
Lacus the Kingdom of Water,Ignis the Kingdom of Fire,Terra the Kingdom of Earth,Caelum The Kingdom of Air,Lumenia the Kingdom of Light,Tenebris the Kingdom of Darkness and Algor the Kingdom of Ice.
As for Ethera,the Lighting Warrior became its ruler.
When it come to the Stone Warrios he decided to spend his life continuing to protect the world.So he took apprentices and taught them how to create protective barriers and taught them spells to inhibit people from using magic in case magic users would ever misuse their powers.The apprentices became the protectors of their respective countries and they would later pass down their knowledge on their successors''.
''Incredible'' Elisabeth was amazed at the story.
''The 9 Heavenly Warriors are sinabi to get reincarnated everytime when a huge threat is near'' continued Ambrosia ''I had a prophecy that all 9 of them are currently incarnated and you are 1 of them''
''I understand everything now'' nodded Elisabeth ''Thank you very much for explaining it to me''
''He was also the reincarnation of one of the Heavenly Warriors...could it be that he's still alive?'' thought Ferdinand and proceeded to ask Ambrosia''You sinabi that all 9 of them have been reincarnated....where are the other 8 of them?'
''That I do not know'' answered Ambrosia.
It became late when suddenly they heard a knocking on the door.
''Its late.Who could it be at this hour?'' asked Eleanor.
''I have a feeling of who it could be''Ferdinand rolled his away.
''It surely can't be anyone else but him.Looks like he has remembered that he has a family'' sinabi Dominic.
Dominic heard the voice of his wife who had rushed down to open the door.
''Daniel,my beloved son'' Daniel's mother smiled and hugged him ''You have finally returned again''.
''Mother,I'm not a child anymore'' responded the annoyed Daniel.
''My son,you were away the entire month.What have you been doing all this time?'' asked Dominic who had come to see who had arrived.
''I had undertaken a journey'' answered Daniel.
''You really are impossible'' responded Dominic ''Always going out on journey instead of getting married already and creating a family''
''Father,I'm tired'' sighed Daniel ''Please,don't start with this again''
''You need to go and rest now,my son'' replied his mother in a loving voice.
''Before that,you have to come to the main room'' sinabi Dominic ''We have some important guests that you need to meet''
''Alright,alright'' responded the annoyed Daniel.
Daniel entered the main room and Elisabeth recognized him as the man who had asked her for directions.
''This is my grandson Daniel'' Ferdinand introduced Daniel to Elisabeth and Ambrosia.
''Out of all people,he just had to end up being his grandson?Fate sure is playing tricks on me'' thought Elisabeth.
''How funny.When I sinabi that I hoped that we would meet again,I didn't think that I would see you again so soon and here out of all places'' smirked Daniel while looking at Elisabeth with a sparkle in his eyes.
''Neither did I'' responded Elisabeth with an annoyed tone.
''You know each other?'' asked a confused Ferdinand.
''I asked her for directions while I was in South Arkadelia'' answered Daniel.
''What were you doing in South Arkadelia out of all places?'' Ferdinand asked.
''I went to Lacus to visit my old friend Pontus and then I stopped to South Arkadelia in order to speak to Damian'' responded Daniel
''Why did you speak with Damian?'' Ferdinand was confused.
''When I returned from Lacus,I noticed that the barrier in western Ethera had grown weaker.I got concerned for Count Adrian and went to visit him.When I arrived I was informed that he was lying sick in kama and didn't have much time left,when I entered his room he asked me if I could bring Damian back to him so that he could see him again for one last.I agreed which is why I went to South Arkadelia.Unfortunately Damian didn't agree to come and funnily enough when I arrived at Count Adrian's kastilyo he had already died.Life can be so funny at times'' answered Daniel and laughed.
''You really are impossible'' frowned Dominic.
''Count Adrian died?Thats really troublesome.We must find someone to succeed his role as the protector of western Ethera before the war begins'' responded Ferdinand ''Or else we will be in trouble''
''I also have a tanong for you.What is this young woman doing in here?''asked Daniel
''She is the leader of the new Order of Destined Heroes'' answered Ambrosia ''She is going to stay here until her training is over''
''I see.So I was right when I thought that she must be the new leader when I heard the news'' Daniel laughed.
''Being in the capital city it surely was impossible for you to miss the news but what made you so sure that the woman was me?'' asked Elisabeth.
''Well when I saw you going inside that burning house to save a child I realized that there was something special about you which is why I figured that that woman who got chosen could be no other but you''.
''That young woman risked her life to save a child?What a noble person'' thought Eleanor.
''How interesting,Daniel'' Ambrosia interrupted their conversation and with a smirk on her face continued ''You met the leader without knowing that you were choose as a warrior of the new Order of Destined bayani as well.Just like you said,life can be very funny at times''.
''What?'' Daniel was surprised.
''Its true.You were chosen as a warrior'' answered Ambrosia ''And Pontus who you met in Lacus was chosen as well''.
''This has to be some joke'' sinabi an angry Daniel ''How do your stupid visions even work?''.
''Its easy.First I get a message from the future'' Ambrosia put out a little bag with sand ''And then I throw this magic sand on a hard surface in order to envision the prophecy.The fastest way would be throwing it into a mirror of course but since there's no mirror in this room I'm just going to use the table''.
''Take a close look'' Ambrosia told the others as she demonstrated the powers of the sand sa pamamagitan ng throwing it on the shiny table.
''I command you to ipakita me the faces of the new Destined Heroes''demanded Ambrosia.
Everyone besides Ferdinand took a close look at the mesa and they saw the sand slowly transforming into a mirror which showed the faces of each warrior one sa pamamagitan ng one.
''Thats me'' Elisabeth was surprised when she saw her face.
''Impressive''said Daniel after he saw his face and after he continued to look at the faces,he noticed another familiar face ''And thats Pontus.Very interesting''
''Now that you finally believe in me.....Tell me,are you accepting to sumali the segundo generation or not?''asked Ambrosia.
''I have no desire to join'' answered an annoyed Daniel ''Why would I do something so stupid such as wasting my time to protect a worthless country that isn't even my own?''.
''You fool,don't talk about South Arkadelia as if it doesn't concern our country as well'' Ambrosia was angry at her words.
''Let him be,Ambrosia'' responded Ferdinand ''My grandson is stubborn like me,if he says that he doesn't want to do something then he won't do it''
''It seems that both of you aren't realizing the severity of this situation that could even put our own country at risk'' Ambrosia was getting frustrated.
''So what if Ethera gets involved in war?As the strongest warrior of Ethera I'm very well capable of protecting my own country.I'm not called ''The Embodiment of Terror'' sa pamamagitan ng our enemies for nothing'' claimed an angry Daniel.
''The Embodiment of Terror?'' Elisabeth was remembering of where she had heard that before ''So you are that man?Based on your appearance I should have know that you were him sooner''.
''What do you mean with that?'' asked Daniel,
''4 years nakaraan when Ethera and North Arkadelia were in war with each other,a beaten down soldier from North Arkadelia came to my town'' Elisabeth was explaining ''He had a horrified look in his face and when the town's people asked him what had happened he sinabi that he had barely managed to escape from '''The Embodiment Terror''.A man asked him what he meant and after calming down he explained that was talking about a man who during a battle had single-handedly killed 200 soldiers with his sword''.
''You're right.I was that man'' Daniel smiled ''In my 15 years of fighting I have killed over 5000 soldiers sa pamamagitan ng just using my sword''
''I can certainly see why they gave you that title'' sinabi Elisabeth before she proceeded to leave.
''Excuse me but I am very tired and would like to go and rest now'' Elisabeth told Ferdinand and Eleanor.
''Of course'' replied Eleanor ''After all,you had a long journey.Come with me,I will ipakita you your room''
''Eleanor,it is the maid's duty to do that not yours'' Ferdinand told her.
''But it is a bother for me at all'' replied Eleanor ''Besides,Elisabeth isn't just any guest''
''Thank you very much'' sinabi Elisabeth in a humble manner.
''Goodnight to everyone'' sinabi Elisabeth as she prepared to leave when suddenly she was stopped sa pamamagitan ng Daniel's words.
''Elisabeth,wait a minute'' demanded Daniel ''Listen to my advise.Its still not too late,its better for you to refuse to become the leader.There is no point in raking such a dangerous role.''
''Indeed,my grandson is right'' spoke Ferdinand ''If you are are unsure of your role as a leader then you could turn back now and choose to go and live a peaceful life with your mother and grandparents in Ignis''
''I'm afraid,I can't do that.I would pag-ibig to meet my real mother however I just wouldn't be able to live well off knowing that I abandoned my duty to protect the peace'' responded Elisabeth ''I have already made my decision''
''Very well then.I just hope that you won't end up regretting your decision'' replied Daniel
After saying those words Elisabeth left with Eleanor.
''That woman.I don't know whether she's too bravo or completely crazy'' Daniel told Ferdinand ''What do you think,grandfather?''
''Crazy or not that woman sure must have left an impression on you because I saw the way you looked at her'' smirked Ferdinand ''Also its not like you to care about someone's safety like that.Could it be that you have fallen in pag-ibig with her?''.
''Grandfather,don't be ridiculous.I'm not the type of man who falls so easily for a woman....I will also go to my room now.Its been a long araw for me and I'm tired.Goodnight''
''Goodnight''
Our story begins in a town called Arfacio which is located in South Arkadelia.Arfacio was a small but beautiful town surrounded sa pamamagitan ng nature.
In this town lives Elisabeth a beautiful young woman with a auburn hair,fair skin,brown eyes and a tall and voluptuous body.Despite her beauty Elisabeth was not vain but she was a demure and kind person which is why the town's people loved her.
Elisabeth's mother died when she was just 5 years old and she was taken care sa pamamagitan ng her father who used to work as a blacksmith but in the last two years because of his old age and an illness he became unable to continue his work and Elisabeth had to start working as a seamstress in order to earn money.
Elisabeth and her father lived in a small wooden cottage.On the ground floor there was a fireplace,a wooden table,two chairs and a kama in which her father slept.Then there were stairs who would lead up to where Elisabeth's room was.
It was late at night so a candle could be seen on the mesa as the only light in the room.Suddenly someone opened the door and entered the house.
The one who entered was Elisabeth who had just come back from work and was surprised to see that her father was still awake.
''Welcome back,my dea-'' her father got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a severe cough.
''Father!'' Elisabeth rushed to his side''Are you alright?''
''My health is becoming worse and worse with each day'' responded her father who had to lay down in bed.
''Father,why aren't asleep already?Staying up late is not good for your health''
''I'm sorry but I can't sleep til I'm assured that you are alright'' replied her father ''I'm sorry for being such a burden to you,my beloved daughter.Because my body is so weak to the point that I can barely stand let alone do anything,you have to work so hard''
''Please don't say that father,you're not a burden for me at all'' Elisabeth kissed his forehead ''Now please get some rest''
''You must be tired as well,my dear,so please go to your room now as well''
''Alright,father.Goodnight''
''Goodnight,Elisabeth''
Elisabeth went to her room and quickly fell asleep and saw a strange dream;
Elisabeth was walking in a green field during a bright araw when suddenly the sky became pitch black and the ground got covered in flames.Elisabeth walks farther and witnesses a bloody battle with dead soldiers falling one sa pamamagitan ng one.Her attention gets caught sa pamamagitan ng a female warrior with a sad look on her face but as she walks towards the warrior her dream abruptly ends as she wakes up in the middle of the night.Elisabeth got out of her kama and went to open the small window in her room.
''What was that strange dream?Could it be that it was trying to tell me something'' thought Elisabeth as she looked at the starry sky from her window as she remembered how a few years nakaraan her father taught her sword fighting ''Now that I remember,there were always things that were unclear about my life.Back then when I asked my father why he taught me to fight,he only sinabi that I will find out once the time is right.Could it be that the time has come now?''
The morning came.
Elisabeth woke up and prepared herself for the day.
''Good morning,father'' sinabi Elisabeth with a smile on her face ''I hope that you slept well last night''.
''Good morning my dear'' smiled her father ''I slept very well,thank you for asking.I hope that you had a good sleep as well''
''I did.I'm going to prepare breakfast now'' sinabi Elisabeth and prepared the cauldron.
Suddenly the door started to knock.
''I hope that its not him again'' thought Elisabeth.
''Elisabeth,please open the door'' sinabi her father.
''Of course,father'' sinabi Elisabeth and opened the door to see a sight that quite annoyed her.It was indeed her landlord Claudius who had been knocking on the door''
Count Claudius a good looking but heartless man who was well known for his cruel treatment of commoners.Despite being married he had taken an interest in Elisabeth and tried to convince her to become his concubine.
''What do you want here again?'' angrily replied Elisabeth ''I already paid you the rent for this month''.
''The beautiful Elisabeth being as fierce as ever'' smirked Claudius ''When will you stop treating me so harshly?''.
''You are a man who wants me to belong to him despite having a wife and children and yet you still wonder why I despise you' shouted Elisabeth with an expression of hatred in her face ''I have already made my feelings clear for you so I have nothing madami to say''.
''I see'' laughed Claudius ''Foolish and stubborn girl,you're still refusing me''.
''I told you that I would rather kill myself than become your whore'' frowned Elisabeth and pointed to the door ''Now,get out of here!''.
Claudius moved towards her and with a feral smile grabbed her chin forcing her to look in his eyes ''Its a pity for someone so beautiful to be this foolish''.
Elisabeth slapped him ''I sinabi get out''.
''I warn you if I want something than I'll get it no matter what it takes so it would be better for you not to provoke me any farther'' Claudius responded angrily and left.
''Curse you Claudius!'' shouted Elisabeth's father before he got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a severe cough which caused him to fall down.
''Father'' Elisabeth rushed to his side.
''You're coughing blood''said a worried Elisabeth after looking at his hand.
Elisabeth helped him to stand up and go to kama ''If only we would have enough money to hire a doctor''
''I'm afraid,that its too late for me'' her father replied in a worried voice ''Elisabeth,my dear.You are 18 years old already,its about time for you to find a husband and ilipat out of this town so that you can live in peace away from that cursed Claudius''
''Perhaps,you're right but what kind of daughter would I be if I would leave you alone in this condition?'' replied Elisabeth in a sweet voice and loving look in her eyes ''I'm going to make a sopas for you now''
''Foolish girl,I'm soon going to die,you should think about your future instead of m-'' her father got interrupted sa pamamagitan ng a cough again.
''Father,you need to calm down and rest or else your condition is going to become worse'' sinabi the worried Elisabeth ''I will be alright father.So please,stop worrying so much about me''
Her father was too tired to speak,so he just looked at her and gave her a broken smile.
Elisabeth went to prepare the sopas and after feeding the sopas to her father she went to work.
''I have to go to work now.Goodbye father.Promise me that you will get a good rest'' smiled Elisabeth and left the house.
''That girl.I'm worried about what the future is holding for her'' thought her father ''Maybe its time for me to tell her the truth but what if its going to make everything even worse?''
Meanwhile on the road that leads to the town,a man could be seen making his way on a horse.He was tall and muscular with brown hair,fair skin and turquoise green eyes.The man was Daniel ,one of the strongest warriors of Ethera and a member of the noble Fulgura family.He had come to South Arkadelia in order to deliver a message.Little did he know that on this fateful araw he would meet a person that would change his life forever.
When Elisabeth arrived in town she saw a house burning and a few people who were trying to put out the apoy with water from the well.
A woman was crying for help''Help!Please help me!My little boy is still inside!''
Without thinking twice Elisabeth rushed inside the burning house to save the child.
Once she entered the house something strange happened...the flames were staying away from her body as if they were making way for her.Elisabeth was confused because of what was happening for a moment but she pulled herself together quickly and rushed to look for the boy.Elisabeth could hear a voice from the upper stairs.
''Help'' shouted the little boy who's leg was stuck under the wood of the ceiling.
''Hang in there'' shouted Elisabeth ''I'm coming''
Meanwhile Daniel who had just arrived saw the turmoil and helped the others to put out the fire.
''What happened to that girl?'' sinabi the mother of the little boy ''She went inside to save my son but she still hasn't come out.I hope that nothing bad has happened to her''.
''I wonder who that bravo girl could be'' thought Daniel.
Elisabeth came back with the scared crying boy who ran to his mother.
''My precious son'' sinabi the woman who was crying tears of joy.
''You're an angel'' the woman looked at Elisabeth ''I don't know how to thank you''
''You don't need to thank me'' replied Elisabeth with a smile ''I'm happy that I could help you''.
Daniel looked at Elisabeth and he was mesmerized sa pamamagitan ng her beauty.
''Thank you very much for helping us to put out the fire'' sinabi a man to Daniel.
''There's no need to thank me'' sinabi Daniel.
He got back on his horse and rode towards Elisabeth's direction.
''Well done'' Daniel clapped ''Its rare to see people who are noble enough to risk their lives for others''.
''And who are you?If I may ask'' asked Elisabeth
''My name is Daniel.I come from Ethera in order to deliver a message to Duke Damian.I was told that he lives in the capital city.Would you be kind enough to tell me how to reach it?''replied Daniel
''The capital city is not far away from here'' explained Elisabeth ''Just follow the road that leads into the forest.''
''I see'' sinabi Daniel ''Thank you very much''
''You're welcome'' replied Elisabeth
''Also,thats one madami thing that I want to ask you'' Daniel proceeded to ask ''What is your name?''
''Its Elisabeth''
''I see,a beautiful name for a beautiful woman'' smirked Daniel ''I hope that we will meet each other again''
''What a shameless,fool'' thought an annoyed Elisabeth and remembered that she was being late for work
''Oh no,I'm late!''Elisabeth ran to her workplace ''I have to arrive fast or else the mistress is going to get angry at me''
And so Elisabeth arrived at her work place which was a small cloth store that sold beautiful dresses that were sewn sa pamamagitan ng the workers.She arrived late which is why the mistress scolded her;
''Where have you been all this time?''
''I'm sorry but there was a burning house an-''
''Enough,I don't need to hear your excuses.I'll forgive you since its the first time that you're late but repeat this mistake again and I will throw you out''
''I will not repeat this mistake again.Thank you very much for your understanding''
''Now go to work''
Elisabeth went down the basement to start work,there were a lot of dresses that she had to sew.
Elisabeth couldn't stop thinking about what happened today.Why didn't the flames get close to her body?Was it related to the secret that her father has been hiding from her?Everything seemed so confusing.
The night came and Elisabeth finished work and headed back home.
''I'm back father'' sinabi Elisabeth
''I have only little time left.Come to me,my dear'' sinabi her father in a tired voice ''Its finally time for your to find out the truth''
''Father?''a confused Elisabeth went to his side''What are you talking about?''
''I'm not your real father'' he answered and moved his shaking fist up in order to give something to her.
''Here,take this kuwintas and letter that I wrote a long time ago,in which I have explained everything.I hope that you will be able to forgive me for hiding the truth from you for so long but I swear that I was only thinking for your own good''
Elisabeth took the kuwintas and letter and with tears in her eyes she told her father.
''Of course I can forgive you,to me you're still my father no matter what happens''
After hearing those words,her father peacefully passed away.
Elisabeth couldn't sleep that night.She didn't go to her room but stood there crying sa pamamagitan ng her father's bed.She cried for many hours and after getting a hold of herself she read the letter.Just like her father sinabi it explained everything.
''Now I know the truth'' thought Elisabeth ''But knowing about the past is now making me worry about what the future might be holding for me.What am I going to do from now on?''.
The morning came and Elisabeth who had barely gotten any sleep woke up sa pamamagitan ng knocking of the door.
''Not him again.Seeing his cursed face is the last thing that I need right now'' thought Elisabeth.
The one knocking on the door was indeed Claudius.
''Open the door'' shouted Claudius and knocked even harder.
An angry Elisabeth opened the door''what do you want here again?''
''I came here to ask if you reconsidered my offer?'' replied Claudius who started to look around and noticed that her father had died ''Looks like the old man has passed away.You can't live alone here.It would be a wise choice for you to come with me''
''I already told you that I don't want you.Why can't you just leave me in peace?''replied Elisabeth
''You foolish girl,who do you think you are to refuse me?'' sinabi an angry Claudius ''Every other girl in this town would kill to be in your place''
''I told you once that I would rather kill myself than become your whore'' replied Elisabeth ''I hate you madami than anything in this world''
''And I told you that I always get what I want.I'm getting sick and tired of your foolish stubbornness'' angrily replied Claudius and violently grabbed Elisabeth's body.
''What are you doing?Let me go,you madman'' screamed Elisabeth who was struggling to break free
''If you aren't going to become mine sa pamamagitan ng your own free will than I'll have to force you to'' shouted Claudius while forcefully laying her on the mesa and ripping her clothes off.
''Let me go'' screamed Elisabeth the scared Elisabeth who was crying ''Please let me go''
But her pleas were in vain.Elisabeth turned her head around and saw a knife.In a moment of self defense Elisabeth grabbed the kutsilyo fast and stabbed Claudius' puso with it.
Elisabeth shrieked when she saw what she did,
''How did I do that?How could I kill a man?''
Elisabeth was shocked,she was shaking in fear and unable to move.Elisabeth was asking herself about what she did to deserve this happening to her and what she was going to do now that she had become a murderer.
Two town guards heard her shrieks and rushed to see what was happening.
''What's happening here?''asked the first guard.
''The dead man on the ground is Count Claudius'' claimed the segundo guard.
''Who did that?'' asked the first guard who took a look at Elisabeth ''You did it,didn't you?''.
''That girl,her clothes are ripped off.The Count must have attempted to rape her'' sinabi the segundo guard ''The poor girl only did it on self defense''.
''Self defense or not its a big crime for a commoner to kill a noble'' replied the first guard ''We have to take her to the King.He will choose a suitable punishment for her''.
''I'm afraid that you have to come with us'' the segundo guard reached out to hold her hand.
''I will come with you but before that would you allow me to go up and change my clothes?'' sinabi Elisabeth who was holding her exposed chest ''I should have the right to spend the last moments of my life with dignity''
''Ridiculous'' sinabi the first guard ''This must be a trick of her to run away''.
''Why would I try to do something so stupid as running away?'' responded Elisabeth ''I accept my punishment but I simply don't want to be humiliated for something that I did to defend myself''.
''Very well,you can go up and change your dress'' sinabi the segundo guard ''I will wait here for you'.
''Are you insane?'' asked the first guard ''This girl is trying to trick us''.
''She's not trying to trick us.Besides,even if she really does run away,I will be the one who will take responsibility for my mistake'' responded the segundo guard ''I will arrest the girl and take her to the King.Meanwhile you should go find a carriage to deliver Claudius' corpse to his wife and children''.
''Very well then.I'll be on my way'' nodded the first guard and left.
Elisabeth went upstairs to change her dress.Meanwhile the segundo guard was looking around the room.
On the kama he could see the corpse of Elisabeth's father and the floor there was Claudius' corpse with the kutsilyo still inside of his body.The guard looked madami around the floor and noticed the kuwintas and letter.
''This kuwintas must belong to a noble family.What is it doing here?'' thought the confused guard ''And this letter?Maybe pagbaba it will give me an answer?''
The soldier read the letter and took it along with the kuwintas with him.
''I know a person that will be very pleased to read this letter'' smiled the segundo guard.
''I'm ready to come with you'' Elisabeth come down the stairs.
''You seem very calm for someone who is soon going to soon face execution'' sinabi the first guard.
''What other choice do I have expect accepting my cursed fate?'' sinabi Elisabeth with a depressed tone and closed her eyes.
''You don't deserve such a cruel ending'' sinabi the segundo guard with a sad look on his face ''I really wish that I could help you but I have no other choice than to do what I'm ordered for''
The guard tied up Elisabeth's hand and took her with him.
As they were making their way across the town,the confused town's people were looking at Elisabeth wondering what had happened for her to be arrested.
''The poor Elisabeth.I wonder what she did'' voices could be hard talking.
Elisabeth had never felt worse than at this moment.She was full of sadness and feeling hatred towards the unfairness of her life which soon was going to end in a cruel way.And yet she was refusing to look beat down,she kept her head up high with a stoic look on her face.
The segundo guard looked at her and got surprised ''After all that happened she's still trying to stand strong.What an admirable young woman''
At the Royal kastilyo the fortune teller Ambrosia had a vision.
''I see'' whispered Ambrosia ''So the bayani have been chosen''
''Show me the face of the leader'' ordered Ambrosia while throwing the magic sand to at her mirror.
Ambrosia got confused after she saw the first image.
''This is strange.Who would have thought that a woman would be chosen as the leader''
Meanwhile the town guard had arrived with Elisabeth to the kastilyo and asked to meet King Alexander.
The town guard and Elisabeth entered the trono room.
''What is it that you want?'' asked King Alexander.
The town guard bowed down''Your majesty,I came to tell you that Count Claudius has been murdered today''
''What?''asked the confused King ''Who did that?''
''He was murdered sa pamamagitan ng this young woman'' the town guard responded ''I brought her here in order for you to give her a suitable punishment''
''You did well.You may leave now'' sinabi the King.
''Yes,your majesty'' responded the town guard and stood up and left the trono room.
''I need to talk to Ambrosia about the letter'' thought the town guard ''She will know what to do''
And so the town guard went to Ambrosia's room in order to tell her everything in the hopes that he could help saving Elisabeth's life.
''I hope that you realize the consequences of your crime'' the King told Elisabeth ''I don't know why you committed this horrendous crime but the murder of a noble is a crime that I cannot forgiven''
The King was ready to give an execution order when suddenly Ambrosia arrived.
''Wait,your majesty'' shouted Ambrosia ''You cannot execute that girl''.
''Ambrosia'' yelled the King ''What is the meaning of this?''.
Ambrosia took a close look at Elisabeth's face and recognized it as the face that she saw in her vision.
''Yes,she's the one.This girl is the one that I saw in my vision'' sinabi Ambrosia
''A vision?'' asked the confused King.
''She's the one who's going to lead The Order of Destined Heroes'' explained Ambrosia.
On that fateful araw Elisabeth accepted her role as the leader of the warriors of this generation's Order of Destined bayani and so with the guidance of Ambrosia she departed for Ethera.
Meanwhile Daniel had arrived at Forchalyb the capital city of South Arkadelia and was making his way to Duke Damian's kastilyo in order to deliver a message to him.
On his way he heard the news about Count Cladius' murder and the fact that the leader of the new Order of Destined bayani had been chosen.
''Have you heard?'' a woman told her another woman''Count Claudius was murdered sa pamamagitan ng a young woman and she turned out to be the leader of the this generation's Order of Destined Heroes''
''Really?Thats unbelievable'' the other woman responded.
''The Order of Destined bayani is being reformed again?This could only mean that a terrible danger is awaiting us'' spoke a man in a panic filled voice.
''The leader of the new Order of Destined bayani has been chosen and she's a woman.We're certainly living in some interesting times'' thought Daniel ''I wonder who that woman could be.Could it be the one that I met yesterday?There definitely was something special about her''
Daniel arrived at Damian's kastilyo and asked to meet with him.
When Daniel entered Damian's room Damian was playing a sad yet beautiful tune on his fiddle.
''Magnificent'' sinabi Daniel in a sarcastic voice and clapped ''I didn't know that you had become a musician''
Damian turned around to see the man who was talking to him and he recognized him as Daniel Fulgura.
''Stop with the jokes Daniel'' sinabi an annoyed Damian.
''I'm surprised that you've recognized me'' smirked Daniel.
''Why did you come to meet me.I thought that you etherans didn't want to have anything to do with me?'' asked the annoyed Damian.
''Yes indeed and you know very well why'' answered Daniel ''However this time its different''.
''And why is that?'' asked Damian.
''Your father has been sick for quite a while and he doesn't have much time left anymore'' answered Daniel.
''Great'' sinabi Damian with a cold look in his face ''Now he can finally be united with his beloved wife''.
''His last wish is to see you again'' Daniel continued ''I came here to tell you that''.
''I see'' Damian stood still for a moment.
''The father who has abhorred me ever since birth is now asking to meet me'' after speaking those words Damian burst into laughter like a lunatic.
''He's pagganap like a madman'' thought Daniel ''He's so pathetic that I almost feel sorry him''.
''Life sure can be strange at times'' sinabi Damian after he got a hold of himself.
He started to think whether he wanted to go to see his father or not.He stood there silent for a minute.
''This is getting bothersome'' sinabi an annoyed Daniel ''Make your choice,Damian.Are you coming with me to Ethera or not?''
''I know the way to Ethera myself so I don't need you'' sinabi Damian in an arrogant manner ''Its up to me to decide whether I want to meet with my father or not.You can go away now.''.
''Don't get so arrogant'' sinabi Daniel ''I didn't come here because I wanted to see you but only out of respect for your father''
''Respect?'' Damian laughed ''A man who doesn't even pag-ibig his own child deserves no respect.The only thing that he deserves is to die alone like a dog''
''I see.So you have no intention of coming back to Ethera to see your father'' Daniel had a displeased look on his face ''Think again.You might regret it later on''
''Your concern for me is touching but I know what I'm doing'' Damian frowned ''I will never forgive my father for the way he treated me''
''If thats the case than there's nothing I can do about it'' Daniel shrugged ''I will leave now''
''Farewell,Daniel''
''I have to ask you one last thing before I leave'' Daniel proceeded to ask ''You must be in knowledge that the leader of the new Order of bayani has been chosen.Have you met her?
''Yes,I was informed that a woman got chosen as the leader but I still haven't met her'' Damian responded.
''Thats strange'' sinabi Daniel ''As the leader of the former Order of Destined bayani you should be madami interested in knowing about your successor''
''Successor?Don't make me laugh.With a silly woman as a leader this new Order is bound to fail'' sinabi Damian and proceeded to ask ''Besides,why are you so curious to know what she looks like?''
''I suspected that she might be someone that I met on my way here'' answered Daniel.
'Well the leader should be heading to Ethera with Ambrosia right now so you'll be meeting her soon enough'' replied Damian.
After saying those words Damian turned his back and started to play his fiddle again with a stoic expression on his face.The sad tune that he was playing before was now filled with a bitterness.
''Farewell then'' Daniel walked out of the door .
Daniel left with those words and headed back to Ethera.
''That Damian'' thought Daniel ''He really is stubborn.After all these years he's still refusing to forgive his father.I should have known that coming to talk with him would be a waste time''
''Well at least coming here wasn't a complete waste of time'' Daniel smiled as he remembered Elisabeth ''That woman....why can't I stop thinking about her?Could it be that for the first time in my life I have fallen in pag-ibig with someone?No,thats ridiculous.Its just a simple infatuation that will pass away after some days....or at least thats what I hope''
In the meantime Elisabeth and Ambrosia who were riding on horses had crossed the borders of South Arkadelia.
''We have crossed the border'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Ethera isn't very far away from here.We should reach it in 3 days''
Elisabeth listened but did not respond.She still couldn't get over everything that had happened so she just stood silent thinking about what she was going to do from now.
How was she going to learn to use her powers?Will the other warriors accept her?Was she really suitable to be a leader?And above all did she really have what it takes to fight in a war?
All these tanong left the confused Elisabeth in an inner turmoil.
''Elisabeth,are you listening?'' asked an angry Ambrosia ''You should respond to me when I'm talking to you''.
''I'm sorry'' a surprised Elisabeth answered.
''You need to get a hold of yourself'' sinabi Ambrosia ''From now on you have a very important role to fulfill''.
''I understand'' Elisabeth replied in a humble manner.
''I hope so'' frowned Ambrosia.
''There's something that I need to ask you.Something that I found strange is that when you entered the trono room you were so sure that I was the girl from your vision....how were you so sure that I was that girl?'' asked Elisabeth.
''Its easy.The guard who had arrested you and brought you to the castle,came to my room and showed me a kuwintas and letter that he found in your house''replied Ambrosia ''When I read the letter I knew that you must be the girl from my vision''
''I see now.So it was that town guard which ended up saving me and I couldn't even give my thanks to him'' Elisabeth with a regretful expression on her face.
''You have better things to worry about than that,my child'' sinabi Ambrosia
''You are right'' responded Elisabeth and proceeded to ask ''There is also something else that I've been meaning to ask.....it seems that you know very well about my background.Could you explain everything madami in details to me?''.
''I will explain everything to you once we arrive to Ethera'' answered Ambrosia.
''Of course'' responded Elisabeth and stayed quiet for the rest of their journey.
After 3 days they arrived at the border of Ethera.
''We have finally arrived'' sinabi Ambrosia ''This is Ethera''
It was morning when they had arrived.Ethera was the center of magic.It was a beautiful Kingdom with a gorgeous and prolific landscape which included mountains,hills,forests,lakes,rivers and a sea.In many places large crystals could be found which were the pinagmulan of magic.
2 years ago,Ethera had been in war but now everything was peaceful and under the rule of the new King Ethera had prospered once again.
They arrived in the northern part of Ethera but had to stop because there was a protective barrier preventing them from entering.
''What are we going to do now?'' asked a worried Elisabeth.
''We just have to wait for the protector to open it for us'' answered Ambrosia as she touched the barrier and began to speak while activating a communication spell''I am the fortune teller Ambrosia.I came here because I have something very important to tell to you all.Please open the barrier now''
They waited for a few moments and then they saw a very old man who was dressed like a noble walking towards them.Ambrosia recognized the man as Duke Ferdinand the head of the noble Fulgura family.
''Ambrosia,I didn't think that I would see you here again'' sinabi Ferdinand.He then took a look at Elisabeth and proceeded to ask ''What brings you here?And who is that young woman with you?''
''That young woman is the leader this generation's Order of Destined Heroes'' answered Ambrosia ''I brought her here so that she could get trained''
''I see.The segundo generation's of Destined bayani has been choosen'' sinabi Ferdinand ''This is certainly bad news for us all''
''Yes.My vision showed me the faces of all the warriors'' sinabi Ambrosia ''I have send messengers to their respective places to find them and bring them here to Ethera''.
Ferdinand opened the barrier for them and allowed them to enter.
''Come with me'' sinabi Ferdinand ''I have to introduce the leader to our King first''
And so Elisabeth went with Ferdinand and Ambrosia to the Royal Castle.It was a magnificent kastilyo which was located high on a cliff near the sea.
''Your majesty'' sinabi Ferdinand ''I have been informed sa pamamagitan ng Ambrosia that the warriors of this generation's Order of Destined bayani have been chosen''
''I see.It looks like our peaceful times have soon to come to an end'' responded the King in a worried voice and proceeded to ask ''And who is the leader?''
''The leader is that young woman'' answered Ferdinand while pointing with his finger at Elisabeth.
''The leader is a woman?'' the King was confused ''This is very strange''
''Yes,your majesty'' answered Ambrosia ''Not only that but she's also the reincarnation of one of the 9 Heavenly Warriors''
''What is she talking about?'' thought Elisabeth
''What?'' the King was surprised ''Thats unbelievable.Do you have a prove of that?''
''Of course,your majesty'' answered Ambrosia and pulled out a silver kuwintas with magic talisman made out of a special diamond ''This talisman was used sa pamamagitan ng the leader of the 9 Heavenly Warriors.It has the ability to recognize the other warriors''
Ambrosia put the talisman across Elisabeth's body and suddenly the diamond turned into red and the talisman got covered entirely in flames.
''Incredible'' the surprised King looked with his eyes wide open ''I've never seen anything like this before''.
''The reaction of the talisman proves that she is the reincarnation of the apoy Warrior'' explained Ambrosia.
''With someone like that.The victory of the Order of Destined bayani is for certain'' the King smiled.
''Unfortunately,she still doesn't know how to use her powers'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Which is why I brought her here in Ethera to train''.
''Indeed you are right.I will have to send a call to Serafina to come and train her as fast as possible''.
''Thats a wise decision,your majesty'' sinabi Ambrosia ''Still,the girl needs a place to stay''.
''That is no problem.I will gladly accept her to stay in my castle'' sinabi Ferdinand.
''Good'' Ambrosia proceeded to ask Elisabeth ''You have no problem with that,do you?''.
''Of course not'' answered Elisabeth.
''Very well'' sinabi the King ''The 3 of you may leave now''.
''Yes,your majesty'' the 3 of them bowed down and proceeded to leave.
''Thats perfect.It looks like everything is going according to my prophecy'' smirked Ambrosia ''Soon those two will be meeting each other or maybe they already did?''.
When they left the trono room Duke Ferdinand approached Elisabeth.
''I'm sorry for not properly introducing myself'' apologized Ferdinand ''I am Duke Ferdinand Fulgura''.
''And my name is Elisabeth.I'm pleased to meet you'' bowed Elisabeth.
''The pleasure is all mine'' responded Ferdinand.
Meanwhile Daniel had arrived in the western part of Ethera in order meet with Count Adrian.
When he arrived he noticed something strange.The protective barrier which was held sa pamamagitan ng Count Adrian's powers had strangely disappeared.
''The protective barrier disappeared?Thats strange'' Daniel wondered ''Could it be that...?''
Daniel headed for Count Adrian's kastilyo in order to tell him what happened.
When he arrived he rapped on the door and it got opened sa pamamagitan ng a maid with a gloomy look on her face.
''I need to meet with Count Adrian'' explained Daniel ''I have to tell him something''
''I'm afraid thats not possible......because he just passed away'' the maid responded.
''How interesting.He died without knowing just how much his own son despises him'' Daniel laughed ''He sure was a lucky man''.
''His son?Did you meet with Damian?''asked the confused maid.
''Yes''answered Daniel while he got back on his horse ''He sinabi that he had no intention of coming''.
''How could he be so cruel to his own father?'' asked the maid who was shocked at what Damian had said.
''The father dying without seeing his son again and the son getting informed so late on his father's condition that even if he accepted to come he still wouldn't have made it in time'' Daniel laughed as he sinabi those words ''Its a tragedy if you think about but I can't help but laugh at this trickery of fate.Life certainly has a way of punishing people for their foolish mistakes.It wasn't any different for these two so there's no need to bother your head with it''.
The maid just looked at him wondering how he could says those words so calmly.
Afterwards Daniel rode away and was heading back to his tahanan in northern Ethera.
''This last buwan sure has been interesting for me'' thought Daniel ''Those adventures are enough for now.I better get back home''
The evening came and Ferdinand had brought Elisabeth and Ambrosia to his castle.
''I want to thank you for your hospitality'' Elisabeth expressed to Ferdinand
''No need to do that,child'' replied Ferdinand ''After all,I am just doing my duty''
When they went inside they were greeted sa pamamagitan ng Ferdinand's wife Eleanor.
''Welcome back,dear.How are you?''smiled Eleanor ''And who are the guests you brought with you?''
''I'm fine'' smiled Ferdinand ''You probably still remember the fortune teller Ambrosia,don't you?And that young woman right there is the leader of the new Order of Destined Heroes.I offered her to stay at our kastilyo until she's finished with her training''
''So Order of the Destined bayani has been chosen again'' Eleanor was worried upon that realization.
''My name is Elisabeth.I am very pleased to meet you''
''The pleasure is all mine,my dear'' Eleanor smiled ''My name is Eleanor.Please feel yourself at home''
''Thank you very much'' Elisabeth smiled for the first time since she had arrived in Ethera.
When they entered the main room they were greeted sa pamamagitan ng Ferdinand's son Dominic.
''Hello father.Its great to see your back.How have you been?'' Dominic greeted his father.
''I've been well'' responded Ferdinand and proceeded to introduce his guests ''The old woman is the fortune teller Ambrosia who you might still remember and the young woman is Elisabeth the leader of the new Order of Destined bayani who will be staying with us until her training is over''
''I want to welcome you to our castle'' Dominic expressed his hospitality to Elisabeth.
''Thank you very much'' responded Elisabeth.
''Please take a seat'' Ferdinand sinabi to Elisabeth and Ambrosia.
After they sat down Elisabeth wanted to ask Ambrosia to explain everything to her.
''Ambrosia,you promised me that you would explain everything madami in detail to me once we arrive in Ethera''
''Ambrosia,what does she mean with that?''asked Ferdinand
''Here'' Ambrosia handed the letter to him ''Read this letter and you will understand''
''Of course,my dear'' responded Ambrosia to Elisabeth while looking at her.Ambrosia started to explain everything ''As you read in the letter you are the daughter of Archibald who was also from Ethera.He was one of the most respected warrior of the first Order of Destined bayani but he suddenly disappeared during his last battle and nobody has ever heard of him again.When it comes to your mother she was a noble woman from Ignis.I don't know much about her but ever since your father disappeared she has resided in Ignis.When you were born I had a prophecy that you were the reincarnation of one of the 9 Heavenly Warriors.Unfortunately our enemies somehow eventually found that out as well which is why they kidnapped you.You father tried to find you but having no clue of your whereabouts he failed''
''I see now.That explains everything about my background'' sinabi Elisabeth and proceeded to ask another tanong ''Could you please also explain me the story about those 9 Heavenly Warriors?''.
''It happened 1000 years nakaraan when the world was full of wars.
It was the darkest period in our history in which millions of people Nawawala their lives.An evil entity took those conflicts as an opportunity to rule over the world and launched a war.After seeing that risk all countries decided to unite to fight off that evil entity but alas it was too powerful for them.Everything seemed hopeless when suddenly 9 warriors with 9 powerful crystal swords had appeared out of nowhere.They were called the 9 Heavenly Warriors.
Each of the warriors had control over an element of nature:water,fire,earth,air,light,darkness,lightning,ice and stone.
The warriors combined their powers and saved our world sa pamamagitan ng destroying the evil entity.
After peace returned on Earth,the Heavenly warriors decided to help the humans sa pamamagitan ng giving them access to magic so they chose the place which is now known as Ethera to create special crystals which became sources of all magic.As gratitude for all that their did the warriors were each ibingiay a land to rule.All the Warriors expect the Stone Warrior accepts and thus the elemental kingdoms got created:
Lacus the Kingdom of Water,Ignis the Kingdom of Fire,Terra the Kingdom of Earth,Caelum The Kingdom of Air,Lumenia the Kingdom of Light,Tenebris the Kingdom of Darkness and Algor the Kingdom of Ice.
As for Ethera,the Lighting Warrior became its ruler.
When it come to the Stone Warrios he decided to spend his life continuing to protect the world.So he took apprentices and taught them how to create protective barriers and taught them spells to inhibit people from using magic in case magic users would ever misuse their powers.The apprentices became the protectors of their respective countries and they would later pass down their knowledge on their successors''.
''Incredible'' Elisabeth was amazed at the story.
''The 9 Heavenly Warriors are sinabi to get reincarnated everytime when a huge threat is near'' continued Ambrosia ''I had a prophecy that all 9 of them are currently incarnated and you are 1 of them''
''I understand everything now'' nodded Elisabeth ''Thank you very much for explaining it to me''
''He was also the reincarnation of one of the Heavenly Warriors...could it be that he's still alive?'' thought Ferdinand and proceeded to ask Ambrosia''You sinabi that all 9 of them have been reincarnated....where are the other 8 of them?'
''That I do not know'' answered Ambrosia.
It became late when suddenly they heard a knocking on the door.
''Its late.Who could it be at this hour?'' asked Eleanor.
''I have a feeling of who it could be''Ferdinand rolled his away.
''It surely can't be anyone else but him.Looks like he has remembered that he has a family'' sinabi Dominic.
Dominic heard the voice of his wife who had rushed down to open the door.
''Daniel,my beloved son'' Daniel's mother smiled and hugged him ''You have finally returned again''.
''Mother,I'm not a child anymore'' responded the annoyed Daniel.
''My son,you were away the entire month.What have you been doing all this time?'' asked Dominic who had come to see who had arrived.
''I had undertaken a journey'' answered Daniel.
''You really are impossible'' responded Dominic ''Always going out on journey instead of getting married already and creating a family''
''Father,I'm tired'' sighed Daniel ''Please,don't start with this again''
''You need to go and rest now,my son'' replied his mother in a loving voice.
''Before that,you have to come to the main room'' sinabi Dominic ''We have some important guests that you need to meet''
''Alright,alright'' responded the annoyed Daniel.
Daniel entered the main room and Elisabeth recognized him as the man who had asked her for directions.
''This is my grandson Daniel'' Ferdinand introduced Daniel to Elisabeth and Ambrosia.
''Out of all people,he just had to end up being his grandson?Fate sure is playing tricks on me'' thought Elisabeth.
''How funny.When I sinabi that I hoped that we would meet again,I didn't think that I would see you again so soon and here out of all places'' smirked Daniel while looking at Elisabeth with a sparkle in his eyes.
''Neither did I'' responded Elisabeth with an annoyed tone.
''You know each other?'' asked a confused Ferdinand.
''I asked her for directions while I was in South Arkadelia'' answered Daniel.
''What were you doing in South Arkadelia out of all places?'' Ferdinand asked.
''I went to Lacus to visit my old friend Pontus and then I stopped to South Arkadelia in order to speak to Damian'' responded Daniel
''Why did you speak with Damian?'' Ferdinand was confused.
''When I returned from Lacus,I noticed that the barrier in western Ethera had grown weaker.I got concerned for Count Adrian and went to visit him.When I arrived I was informed that he was lying sick in kama and didn't have much time left,when I entered his room he asked me if I could bring Damian back to him so that he could see him again for one last.I agreed which is why I went to South Arkadelia.Unfortunately Damian didn't agree to come and funnily enough when I arrived at Count Adrian's kastilyo he had already died.Life can be so funny at times'' answered Daniel and laughed.
''You really are impossible'' frowned Dominic.
''Count Adrian died?Thats really troublesome.We must find someone to succeed his role as the protector of western Ethera before the war begins'' responded Ferdinand ''Or else we will be in trouble''
''I also have a tanong for you.What is this young woman doing in here?''asked Daniel
''She is the leader of the new Order of Destined Heroes'' answered Ambrosia ''She is going to stay here until her training is over''
''I see.So I was right when I thought that she must be the new leader when I heard the news'' Daniel laughed.
''Being in the capital city it surely was impossible for you to miss the news but what made you so sure that the woman was me?'' asked Elisabeth.
''Well when I saw you going inside that burning house to save a child I realized that there was something special about you which is why I figured that that woman who got chosen could be no other but you''.
''That young woman risked her life to save a child?What a noble person'' thought Eleanor.
''How interesting,Daniel'' Ambrosia interrupted their conversation and with a smirk on her face continued ''You met the leader without knowing that you were choose as a warrior of the new Order of Destined bayani as well.Just like you said,life can be very funny at times''.
''What?'' Daniel was surprised.
''Its true.You were chosen as a warrior'' answered Ambrosia ''And Pontus who you met in Lacus was chosen as well''.
''This has to be some joke'' sinabi an angry Daniel ''How do your stupid visions even work?''.
''Its easy.First I get a message from the future'' Ambrosia put out a little bag with sand ''And then I throw this magic sand on a hard surface in order to envision the prophecy.The fastest way would be throwing it into a mirror of course but since there's no mirror in this room I'm just going to use the table''.
''Take a close look'' Ambrosia told the others as she demonstrated the powers of the sand sa pamamagitan ng throwing it on the shiny table.
''I command you to ipakita me the faces of the new Destined Heroes''demanded Ambrosia.
Everyone besides Ferdinand took a close look at the mesa and they saw the sand slowly transforming into a mirror which showed the faces of each warrior one sa pamamagitan ng one.
''Thats me'' Elisabeth was surprised when she saw her face.
''Impressive''said Daniel after he saw his face and after he continued to look at the faces,he noticed another familiar face ''And thats Pontus.Very interesting''
''Now that you finally believe in me.....Tell me,are you accepting to sumali the segundo generation or not?''asked Ambrosia.
''I have no desire to join'' answered an annoyed Daniel ''Why would I do something so stupid such as wasting my time to protect a worthless country that isn't even my own?''.
''You fool,don't talk about South Arkadelia as if it doesn't concern our country as well'' Ambrosia was angry at her words.
''Let him be,Ambrosia'' responded Ferdinand ''My grandson is stubborn like me,if he says that he doesn't want to do something then he won't do it''
''It seems that both of you aren't realizing the severity of this situation that could even put our own country at risk'' Ambrosia was getting frustrated.
''So what if Ethera gets involved in war?As the strongest warrior of Ethera I'm very well capable of protecting my own country.I'm not called ''The Embodiment of Terror'' sa pamamagitan ng our enemies for nothing'' claimed an angry Daniel.
''The Embodiment of Terror?'' Elisabeth was remembering of where she had heard that before ''So you are that man?Based on your appearance I should have know that you were him sooner''.
''What do you mean with that?'' asked Daniel,
''4 years nakaraan when Ethera and North Arkadelia were in war with each other,a beaten down soldier from North Arkadelia came to my town'' Elisabeth was explaining ''He had a horrified look in his face and when the town's people asked him what had happened he sinabi that he had barely managed to escape from '''The Embodiment Terror''.A man asked him what he meant and after calming down he explained that was talking about a man who during a battle had single-handedly killed 200 soldiers with his sword''.
''You're right.I was that man'' Daniel smiled ''In my 15 years of fighting I have killed over 5000 soldiers sa pamamagitan ng just using my sword''
''I can certainly see why they gave you that title'' sinabi Elisabeth before she proceeded to leave.
''Excuse me but I am very tired and would like to go and rest now'' Elisabeth told Ferdinand and Eleanor.
''Of course'' replied Eleanor ''After all,you had a long journey.Come with me,I will ipakita you your room''
''Eleanor,it is the maid's duty to do that not yours'' Ferdinand told her.
''But it is a bother for me at all'' replied Eleanor ''Besides,Elisabeth isn't just any guest''
''Thank you very much'' sinabi Elisabeth in a humble manner.
''Goodnight to everyone'' sinabi Elisabeth as she prepared to leave when suddenly she was stopped sa pamamagitan ng Daniel's words.
''Elisabeth,wait a minute'' demanded Daniel ''Listen to my advise.Its still not too late,its better for you to refuse to become the leader.There is no point in raking such a dangerous role.''
''Indeed,my grandson is right'' spoke Ferdinand ''If you are are unsure of your role as a leader then you could turn back now and choose to go and live a peaceful life with your mother and grandparents in Ignis''
''I'm afraid,I can't do that.I would pag-ibig to meet my real mother however I just wouldn't be able to live well off knowing that I abandoned my duty to protect the peace'' responded Elisabeth ''I have already made my decision''
''Very well then.I just hope that you won't end up regretting your decision'' replied Daniel
After saying those words Elisabeth left with Eleanor.
''That woman.I don't know whether she's too bravo or completely crazy'' Daniel told Ferdinand ''What do you think,grandfather?''
''Crazy or not that woman sure must have left an impression on you because I saw the way you looked at her'' smirked Ferdinand ''Also its not like you to care about someone's safety like that.Could it be that you have fallen in pag-ibig with her?''.
''Grandfather,don't be ridiculous.I'm not the type of man who falls so easily for a woman....I will also go to my room now.Its been a long araw for me and I'm tired.Goodnight''
''Goodnight''