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Kara sighed as she gently touched her sister's arm. She turned around when she heard the door open. She quickly turned around and saw her brother, Quattro, walking towards her.
"Have you been up all night?" he asked as he sat next to her.
"No…"
"How long have you been here then?" Quattro asked.
"A… hour."
"Well, today's your coronation day so go get ready alright? I'll bring her when she wakes up, don't worry Kara." Quattro said as Kara glanced at him.
"Alright…" she mumbled as she walked out of the room.
Quattro glanced at Kisuna and sighed, "It would be nice if you were awake for your sister's coronation you know…" he said with a small chuckle as the door opened. Quattro turned around and narrowed his eyes when he saw who it was, "What do you want?" he asked with a small growl.
"I already know you don't like me." Misael said as he stood by the door.
"Then why are you here?"
"Because it's about your sister."
"Which one?" Quattro asked.
"The one right there."
Quattro glared at him, "What about her?"
"You do know that she has… bad problems within her right?"
"Such as?" Quattro inquired.
"I don't know that much." Misael replied.
"Well, what do you know?"
"She's scared to tell anyone her problems. Seeing that you're her brother, you might be able to convince her to tell you." Misael said.
Quattro placed a hand on his forehead, "You don't know how complicated it is…" Misael said.
"How is that even possible?" Quattro asked, "She's always cheerful and happy." He stated.
"But do you actually know how she really feels?" Misael asked.
Quattro glanced at him and shot him a glare, "You think… ugh, never mind…" he muttered.
"Besides, you should wake her up; the coronation is in five hours. Knowing how long it takes for girls to prep, you might just as well wake her up."
Quattro shook his head, "Don't you have to prep? You're the one who's actually in the coronation."
Misael shrugged, "Thought I should point that out." He said as he walked out of the room.
Quattro sighed as he glanced back at his sister who was staring at him. Quattro blinked, "H-How long have you been up?" he asked.
"Since Onee-chan was here." She said.
"You've been up that long?" Quattro asked.
Kisuna nodded as she sat up, "I just didn't want to wake up to get her worried so I … stayed asleep."
Quattro ruffled her hair, "You're always making sure that other people aren't worrying. But you're worrying me right now." He said.
Kisuna blinked as he stared into her eyes, "Since you were up, is what Misael said true?" he asked.
Kisuna bit her lip as Quattro shook his head, "Misael isn't known for lying you know."
"I…" she began as tears swelled up in her eyes. Quattro wrapped her in a hug, "Just tell me, nothing wrong is going to happen if you tell other people."
"I… I can't…" she said as Quattro looked down at her, "And why not?"
"I don't want it to be true…" she whispered. "
"What to not be true?" Quattro asked.
"Eternal darkness…" Kisuna said quietly as Quattro shook his head, "That's based on myth or something isn't it?"
"What?" Kisuna asked.
"The myth of the angel of darkness. Like I said, it's only a myth or something." Quattro said.
Kisuna nodded as she bit her lip, "B-B-But it all seems so true…"
"Tell me then."
"The eternal darkness in all the kingdoms… a dark one will return… when he or she falls… everything will come back…" Kisuna mumbled.
Quattro widened his eyes, "T-That…"
Kisuna glanced up at him, "Nani?"
Quattro shook his head, "N-Nothing… continue…" Quattro said with a reassuring smile. 'T-That was part of the prophecy…' he thought.
"When the kingdoms are all elapsed in darkness… all the kingdoms are slowly dying… within and outside. That leaves them open for attack… an apocalypse. T-Thousands will die and be sacrificed… many wars within. So much chaos…" Kisuna said, "I-I-I can't take these thoughts and sights anymore!" she exclaimed as tears streamed down her face.
Quattro patted her back, "That's all a story… nothing like that's going to happen…"
"T-They've been appearing for so long Nii-san… I don't think it's just a story anymore…"
"How long have you been having these… dreams?"
"Since I was… six." She said as Quattro glanced down at her, "You've been hiding it for that long? Are you really the cheerful happy girl I see every day?" he asked as she placed her head on his shoulder, "I-I don't know anymore… I don't want anyone to die…" she cried.
"No one's going to die Kisuna…" Quattro said as he felt her tremble.
"It seems so realistic… if there's no light… doesn't that mean Altaria falls? And… Onee-chan?" she asked as Quattro bit his lip. "K-Kisuna…"
"I-I just…"
"Kisuna don't think like that anymore. I could have helped you while you were little. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I… I didn't want to scare anyone… I didn't want them to worry about me… everyone makes such a big fuss. There are much greater matters to handle with." She said as Quattro broke away from her.
"Don't think like that! Your life is more important than those so called great matters."
"The people mean more to me than my life and problems!" She countered.
"If you have so many problems, how will they be able to have faith in you? How will your sister be able to rule knowing that you are miserable?" he countered.
"W-Why do you think I've been acting all happy and cheerful then?!" she shot back as tears streamed down her face as Quattro widened his eyes. "Kisuna"
"No, I've been happy for them. I want them to have faith in my sister. I want them to have faith that there is still a chance even though I can't picture it. I'm staying strong and even if I feel like this, as long as the people are smiling and happy. That's enough for me." She said as she stood up and ran out of the room letting the tears fall.
"Kisuna!" Quattro exclaimed as he got out of her bed and ran out of the door and looked around. "Ugh!" He exclaimed as he slammed a hand on his forehead.
"Nii-san, is everything alright?" Trey asked.
"No"
"Does it have to do with Kisuna? She just ran past me a couple of seconds ago."
"She's probably getting ready for the coronation. Now, excuse me, I need to go prep as well." He said as he walked away. Trey glanced at him and shook his head as he walked away.
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"Hey Kaito-kun!" Rio exclaimed as Kaito turned around and waved at her. She caught up to him and smiled, "What are you doing?"
"Heading over to the designated area for where I am supposed to prep." Kaito said as she smiled at him.
"May I walk with you?"
"Sure. Now, where are you headed to?"
"Where I am supposed to prep. Ani left a while ago with Kara-chan so I'm guessing all those who aren't going to be crowned but are still within the royal family are dressing together while the ones who are changing somewhere else." Rio said.
"Did Ryoga tell you that?" Kaito asked as Rio nodded.
"Yeah… how was your morning?" Rio asked.
"Nice, yours?"
"Nice as well…"
"I heard we were on the fifth landing, can you confirm it?"
"Yeah that was where I was told to go… hmm there's supposed to be one more person with us isn't there?" Rio asked as she glanced around.
"Kisuna I believe."
"Yeah…"
"Maybe she's already there?" he asked.
"Probably. Or she has a shortcut. She does live here after all." Rio said with a shrug.
"Possibly…"
"Ah, Ms. Kamishiro and Mr. Tenjo, hurry up my dears!" A maid called as Rio and Kaito quickened their paces. "Yes?" Kaito asked.
"Ah you two are the last ones to arrive." She said simply.
"Oh…" Rio said.
"Well, come along. One member… Quinton I believe will not be able to attend the ceremony do to business but he sends congrats to all in the coronation ceremony." She said. "Now, split up. Kaito on the left and Rio on the right please. Oh and Kaito, two other members from the Altaria are already dressing in the boys room. You will first be cleaned and then you will select one of the given attires to wear at the ceremony. Rio, same for you but only one other member is in there. She's also from Altaria. Now, be on your way!" she said as she walked away.
Kaito and Rio glanced at her and laughed, "Wow…" Kaito said as he shook his head.
"Well I see you later!" Rio said as she walked into the room as the door shut behind her.
"Bye…" Kaito said as he walked into the room and closed it behind him.
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Rio walked down the hallway and into a grand room that was possibly the 'bathroom'. "Wow… the Altarians sure are extravagant…" Rio said as her jaw dropped. The beautiful marble walls that sparkled as the beams of light shone on them. The sparkly crystal like chandeliers glowed nicely.
"Thank you"
Rio turned around and smiled to see the light brown haired girl.
"I'm Kisuna Arclight of Altaria." She said as she curtsied.
Rio did the same, "I'm Rio Kamishiro of Palatic." She said as she glanced up at the girl who smiled at her.
"Who's bathing first?" Rio asked.
"There are two tubs." Kisuna said with a smile as Rio nodded.
"Well, let's go, the maids are probably waiting." She said with a smile as she motioned for Rio to follow her.
"Okay then."
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Rio walked out of the room, finally done with the prep. Rio looked down at herself and ran her fingers through the cool light blue silk with a dark blue ribbon on it. She also wore a light blue cape with the Palatic crest on it. Apparently everyone else also wore a cap with their crest on the back. Rio looked around and saw Ryoga and some other people chatting around a table. She curtsied as she sat next to Ryoga.
"Hey Rio. Apparently they decided that you'd look nice in a bun." Ryoga said.
"And they were correct." Kaito added as Rio blushed.
"A-Arigato." Rio said with a grin.
"Well, let's get outside hm?" Kaito said as he offered his hand towards Rio as she smiled and accepted it.
Ryoga opened his mouth and then closed it as he shook his head.
"C'mon Ryoga." Kara said as Ryoga stared at her. "What?" she asked.
"They put your hair in curls?" he asked.
Kara widened her eyes, "Why? Is it bad?!" Kara asked.
"No not at all! It looks really nice on you actually." Ryoga said as she smiled. "I wonder how you let them get you into a dress."
"Tsch, I almost killed them until they reminded me it was just for the coronation." She muttered as Ryoga chuckled. "Let's get going hm?"
"Yeah, let's go." Kara said as she intertwined his arm with hers.
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Kara sat down on the stairs, "Ugh! We still have three hours!" she exclaimed.
"Then let's go do something." Ryoga said.
"Like what?"
"I don't know. You're the one who lives here." Ryoga said.
"Hey Nee-chan"
Kara glanced back and saw Kisuna, "Hey you're up!"
Kisuna smiled, "Yup."
"Hey Kara where do you… oh hey you guys." Quattro said as he glanced at Kisuna who widened her eyes.
"I-I-I have to go." Kisuna said as she took a step back and turned around and ran off.
"Kisuna wait!" Quattro exclaimed as he ran after her.
"What's wrong with them?" Ryoga asked.
Kara narrowed her eyes, "I don't know… Kisuna normally doesn't avoid Quattro."
"Maybe they got into a conflict?" Ryoga asked.
"No, Kisuna never argues with Quattro…"
"Maybe they did for once?"
"Maybe… but she seemed frightened." Kara said.
"How did you know that?" Ryoga asked as Kara scoffed at him.
"One, she's my sister. Two, I can tell by her look." Kara said.
"Doesn't say-"
"Let's go look for Rio." Kara said changing the subject.
"Sure." He said.
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Kisuna continued running as she turned around and then bumped into someone. "Ack!" she exclaimed as she tripped and fell on top of the person.
"Ow… Kisuna?" Misael said as she glanced down at him.
"Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry!" She exclaimed as she quickly got off of him.
"It's alright…" he said as he stood up.
"Kisuna!"
Kisuna jerked her head and saw Quattro running towards her. "I have to go." She said as she began to run off but Misael grabbed her wrist. "Let me go!" She exclaimed.
"Why are you running?" he asked.
"Kisuna!" Quattro said as he stopped in front of her and glared at Misael.
Misael let go of her wrist and she turned away.
"Kisuna…" Quattro said as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"What I said was what I meant alright! Nothing else can change that. Now stop worrying about me." She said as she brushed off his hand and ran off.
"Kisuna wait." Quattro muttered as he slapped his forehead. "Oh what's the point."
"You two got into an argument hm?" Misael asked.
"Yes… and not a very good one."
"I can tell…"
"Shut up."
"Look, she'll come back to you; she's just confused and lost."
"She's been confused and lost since she was six!" Quattro exclaimed.
"Who was confused and lost since she was six?" a different voice said.
Misael and Quattro turned around and saw Quinton looking at them with a stern look.
"I thought you couldn't make it." Quattro said.
"There was a change within the schedules. I leave as soon as the coronation ends." Quinton said.
"I need to go finish organizing everything." Quattro muttered as he walked away.
"I'll assist you." Misael said as he followed Quattro.
Quinton glanced at the two boys and shook his head and walked away.
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Kara looked up ahead and saw Kisuna running towards her. "Hey Kisuna!" Kara called out as Kisuna ran up to her and wrapped her in a hug.
"Promise me you'll be alright…" she whispered in her sister's ear.
"Huh? What?"
"Promise me." She said.
"I… I promise…?" Kara said uncertainly as she pushed her sister away, "What's wrong?"
"Something… never mind…" Kisuna said quietly as she put her arm on her shoulder. "I'm just hallucinating…" she muttered as she walked away.
Ryoga stared at Kara, "That… was unusual…"
Kara nodded as she glanced back, "What the hell is going on?" she asked as Ryoga shrugged.
"I have a feeling Misael or Quattro's going to know though…" Ryoga said.
"Let's go have a chat with them then." Kara said as she pointed at the two boys down the hall. Ryoga nodded.
"Hey Ani!"
Ryoga turned around and saw Rio, "Hey Rio."
"What are you two doing?" Rio asked
"We were going to go talk to Quattro and Misael." Kara said.
"Why?"
"Something isn't right…" Ryoga said.
"I assure you everything is alright."
The four turned around and saw someone wearing a black cloak standing behind them.
"Ummm who are you?" Kara asked.
"I am the grand prophet of the three kingdoms. I am also in charge of crowning you." He said with a bow, "Please, call me Don." He said.
"Um… hello Don. Now, what did you mean that everything is alright?"
"Why, it was said by the weather scribes. Everything will shine beautifully and!" He said with a grin.
"Um… alright?"
"Well, I must go. Only an hour and a half left!" he said as he walked away.
"That… was rather interesting." Kara said as Rio grinned.
"Very…" Ryoga muttered.
"Let's go talk to Quattro now." Kara said as they walked up ahead towards the two boys.
"Hey Quattro!" Kara said. Quattro turned and waved.
"Cut the act Quattro, what's going on with Kisuna?" Kara said as she crossed her arms.
"What?" Quattro asked.
"Quattro tell them." Misael said as Quattro shook his head. "It's not that simple…" Quattro muttered.
"Yes it is. Just tell us-" Kara began.
"You think if it was that simple I would have told you already?" Quattro asked.
"What is there to hide? We're family!" Kara exclaimed.
"What is there to hide is what I promised Okaa-san to never speak about!" Quattro exclaimed.
"Well, I'm about to be crowned so you better as well tell me!" Kara exclaimed.
Quattro narrowed his eyes as Kara smiled in triumph, "It's about your prophecy then."
"What's wrong with that?" Kara asked.
"It can lead to your death Kara!" Quattro exclaimed as Kara narrowed her eyes.
"What?"
"Kisuna's been receiving theories and nightmares about our futures… since she was six." Quattro muttered. "They all relate to the prophecy that was foretold."
Kara shook her head, "It's just a prophecy and from what I heard, the prophet that gave us our prophecy was new and still not very skilled."
Quattro sighed, "That's a little more… reassuring."
"Now, come on. The coronation is in about an hour so let's go." Misael said.
"What about your sister?" Ryoga asked Kara.
"She'll be there… she would never miss the coronation." Kara said. So let's go!"
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A little into the coronation…
"These three are the destined and chosen ones to rule or kingdoms of joy next!" Don said as the crowd cheered.
"We are all blessed and we will wish these three well! Now, may I call Misael up!" Don said.
Misael walked forward and got on one knee.
"We crown you… as king of Dracion!" Don said as he offered Misael a sword. Misael took the sword and returned to his spot.
"Now, Ryoga!" Don said as Ryoga walked forward and got on one knee. "We crown you king of Palatic!" He said as he also offered him a sword. Ryoga accepted the sword and returned.
"And now… our new Queen! Kara come on up!" Don said as Kara walked forward.
"Now, we crown you…" Don said with a grin as he held up a wreath and was about to place it on her head but his grin turned into a smirk as clouds began to cover up the sun. "As the Queen of light!"
Kara took a step back to her spot as she stared at Don, "W-What are you doing?!"
Don smirked, "The legends and myths do come true. Every hundred years there are a set of twins in the kingdom of Altaria. The eldest will always be crowned the angel of light." He said as he turned towards Kisuna, "And the second… will be responsible for the chaos. The one who will decide fate… the angel… of darkness!" he boomed as he pointed at Kisuna.
"W-What?!" Kara exclaimed, "That is only a rumor!" she exclaimed.
"Oh really? Do you guys remember the shadow hand that attacked you guys when you guys were six and you were at the kingdom of Palatic?" he asked as Kara growled. "I'll take that as a yes. That was the sign that the angel of darkness was going to rise through this coronation. The one who has been having fears, pain, and darkness filled into her heart since that very day." He said.
Kara turned towards her sister, "K-K-Kisuna…"
"And let the kingdoms fall into eternal darkness! Let the apocalypse come! Let rage and war instill in peoples' hearts. Let the prophecy come true! Let the forgotten kingdom rise again." He said.
"No, we won't allow that." Kara said as she took a step forward.
Don smirked as he snapped his fingers at Kisuna. Kisuna glanced at her as he once white dress turn pure black and her once white wings turn raven black. "K-Kara…" she whispered.
"Let this war… rage on." Don said as he vanished.
Kara turned back to her sister, "K-Kisuna…" she managed as she and her sister both collapsed as the clock ticked to twelve.
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Well, a big-ish twist. Anyways, if you blame me on whom the angel of darkness was. I did have a vote for it. Well necessarily my cousins and one other person on ff. Anyways, what's going to happen? We shall see. Review please