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Chapter 13:

Sefa's POV

I looked down at the children, fighting so valiantly. Yue was on the dome, a mischievous smirk on her face as her eyes gleamed as she shot volley of arrows after volley, all accurately hitting their targets. When the arrow ran out, she turned, her hair flapping in the wind, to get her crossbow, which also lasted her several good shots. Then, no other long ranged weapons left, she leapt down nimbly, slashing through the monsters well with her twin hunting knives, with grace and elegant movement, like flowing water.

Ln Chung was at the bottom from the start. He had his bamboo shooter out, and was firing some of the giants as it struck them when he was clear of anyone a short distance away. His eyes gleamed with joy as he waded through the giants' ranks. He ducked and dodged, all of the actions instinctual as he moved through the army. Even though his movements weren't flowing and graceful like Yue, his movements were clearly strong and powerful, like the sturdy earth.

Ri was smirking as he ran to the army, dodging a blow before drawing two sabres, flashing them through the giants, easily tearing through them. No monster 5 feet near him could get away alive. His eyes gleamed with a sort of joyful look as he slashed two giants at the same time. All of his actions had meaning behind them. If he ran away from one giant, it was so that another could smash his club into the giant's face for him. His movements were powerful and full of energy, like a roaring fire.

Zi also had a sort of grin on his face as he slashed through the giants with ease. His movements were light and graceful, and his footsteps were light, not heavy, enabling him to move from one place to another with alarming speed. He had one sword and dagger out, one used to block and the other to attack. He mostly relied on his gymnastics and agility to dodge and duck, but was still able to land good blows on the army. His movements were light and carefree, like the swirling air.

One common thing they all shared with each other was their joy of fighting, and their skill. Their skills would even rival King Arthur's, the most famous swordsman in history. Fighting was one of the things that they enjoyed, having the freedom of moving as they wished in the battlefield, syncing perfectly with each other without words, already knowing what each other were about to do. Usually, the only hints would be the small smirk on the lips, and the gleam in their eyes, revealing that they were actually having fun on the battlefield..

If they were destructive individually, when they teamed up, the army had no chance at all. Yue would slash at one monster, while Lin Chung would slide under and catch two monsters off-guard. Zi would dodge a giant, only for the giant to be slashed by Ri. They had each other's backs.

I soon joined the battle, wielding the two hunting knives that Yue liked to use, before I felt the presence of Albind beside me. I looked at the others. Fortem and Sara were working together, and the younger four had split up.

Lin Chung now fought with Yue, while Ri was with Zi. They were working together well, and the former of the two pairs joined me and Albind, all of us covering each other's weak spots. Yue's eyes positively gleamed, until the two were separated from us once again.

I soon saw Lin Chung engaging Twin Masters, and Yue engaging Encaedulus in battle. I frowned, now wondering where Ri and Zi were. It was soon obvious where they were. They were killing the giants, one by one, as the mortals distracted them.

I wasn't conscious what had happened. Suddenly, all I could hear was the sound of Twin Masters ordering his scattered troops to retreat, while Encaedulus had escaped. I snorted. Coward. The others easily slashed at the monsters that tried to run.

The battle was over. We had won.

I smiled at the mortals celebrating their victory, before sighing, looking at the four. Lin Chung was currently arguing with Fortem about something, though I couldn't be bothered to check what. This used to occur regularly. Yue seemed amused though, and I was reminded that she hardly saw the sight, only once or twice.

Ri, Zi, Sara and Albind, who I only noticed was gone, were not anywhere around. I sighed. They must've gone, sick of the fighting. Yue waved me over, before whispering to me. "Did this happen often?"

"Too many times to count." I sighed, before Yue laughed, continued watching them. The squads soon joined us, looking amused yet puzzled at the language they used. Fortem spat out a particular nasty word, which Lin Chung only growled to in response, and smiled quickly at the squads, nodding to them, before disappearing. Fortem shouted some other words, before he sulked and disappeared as well.

The squads only noticed us. "Oh. Hi." Rosefinch said, sounding awkward.

Yue laughed. "Well, I'll be seeing you soon, the others will as well." She chuckled. "Well, tell Fortem that he is a terrible role-model, and that I am appalled at the fact that Lin Chung is his son, alright, Sefa?" I nodded, and laughed again.

"You're going to Nirond?" Rosefinch asked.

Yue sighed, shaking her head.

"But the others returned to Nirond."

"No, they didn't. The other three have simply gone in hiding."

"Why?" Kowloon asked.

"Twin Masters is trying to do something big. We need to try and accelerate our plans. The Dead being unleashed is only the beginning."

"The dead?"

"The monsters were from the Land of the Dead. We have to find out how they were able to escape. Twin Masters shouldn't be able to have access to the Dead."

"So you're still going to be in the Houses, right?"

"No." Yue shook her head. "We'll come out soon enough. If it is required, we may try and get to the Spirit World. For now, our line ends."

"So, the House of Shape-Shifting and Magic ends?" Rosefinch asked incredulously.

Yue laughed. As did I, before Yue answered. "No. I said our line. Lin Chung, Ri, Zi and I. We may take over if necessary, but remember. The House of Shape-Shifting will always stay. There are already four that are training. New ones."

"Wait. Children?" Sonia asked, looking confused.

Yue nodded. "They will take over."

"Whose?"

"A particular fire-user." With that, she vanished, and I smiled as realisation dawned on them. "Tell them we said hi." I said simply to them.

"Wait. What?"

I shrugged, smiling, before I left for Nirond, the others still calling for us.

I guess we all had to wait for the time where they would return. Until then.

AN: In my mind, Sefa's mind works like Yue's, just a bit more mature and experienced. And proud. End of story, thanks for reading!