Chapter 42 - Familiar Faces

Without delay, the soldiers that were about to attack were now kissing the ground. The Time Mage laughed in fear. But, the weight didn't stop growing. In a couple of shakes, even the tanks were getting crushed. As predicted the civilians were unaffected by the attack.

Judgment was instantly in effect. But what he had not expected was how strong was the Mage that conjured up this spell. Her Aura was terrifying, to say the least. Wasn't what he had foreseen. Especially not the next spell.

"Heed my call! Listen to the people! Their wishes, their dreams. Happiness, faith, hope, strength. Overcome the pain... Coeli Rotam; Die Iudicii! (Heaven's Wheel; On the day of judgment)" yelled the woman who was on the back of the enormous bird.

Her voice boomed throughout the battlefield. A huge emblem appeared from underneath and above the area. The radius of the spell was so substantial Raiyen was unable to see where the edges of the circular emblem were at. The emblems started spinning rapidly.

Only an abundance of light devoured the area. Without his Time Pocket Skill, the Time Mage would've been done for.

"Raiyen?!" yelled out his partner.

She hopped down from the beast. Both of the creature and Mavislin bore the same expression of bewilderment as they laid eyes on Raiyen. The Time Mage was relieved to finally be able to find someone he was familiar in the desolated land.

"Mav?! That was your move?" asked Raiyen.

He didn't get the answer he expected, but what he desired as she jumped from Fluffy and into his arms.

"What's the occasion?" mumbled the confused Time Boy as he returned the hug.

There was something prevalent within Mavislin's eyes. Something was peculiar. What had transpired during the 600 years Raiyen had skipped?

"World War two," she replied, solemnly.

"There are two?!"

She nodded. By the time, the rest had caught up to us. Ysabeau had her mouth covered as she recognized the Time Mage in the distance. Baldwin looked flabbergasted as he approached the partners. Z rushed up to Mavislin to see if she was alright, completely missing the Time Mage.

"Alive, check?"

Classic Z when his mind was in a flurry, thought Raiyen. The Lost Mage glanced at the Time Mage with a hint of suspicion.

"Why are you in Germany?" asked Z.

"I'm not meant to be over here?" replied Raiyen with another question.

Where was he supposed to be? Silence fell on the group until a certain Mage had to be violent.

"Why are you here?! Some kind of prank?!" roared Baldwin, hurling a punch at Raiyen.

The founder of the Vigilante broke no sweat in dodging the incoming attack by the Dark Mage.

"Hold up, Angry Man! 600 years into the future... And you are nevertheless this angry," replied Raiyen, panting.

"Get a hold of yourself, Baldwin. Have you forgotten what Mage he is?" commanded Mavislin.

The adolescent boy shuddered at her words. Since when her words sounded this ruthless? Raiyen looked at Mavislin with trepidation. He felt something was distinctive. She maintained the consistent authoritative voice as Ysabeau back in his time.

"Fair enough," murmured Baldwin.

"Bad enough we've lost a quarter of our armies. We don't need you to provoke any fights of your accord. Have I made myself clear?!" bellowed Mavislin.

The Dark Mage saluted out of habit. He was hesitant as he gave another glance towards the Time Mage.

"Accordingly, uh, where is Gillian?" asked Raiyen, scratching his head out of the unpleasant situation.

"USSR."

Raiyen seemed confused at that answer but nodded along with it. He would probably figure it out next time.

"So, where's the current me?"

"Singapore. You are in charge of Asian ground."

"Even Asia is under siege?"

"That's why its called 'World War', mate."

"Well, this matter aside, we've got problems of our own. Ysabeau, I trust in your judgment," said Mavislin, offering an appreciative smile towards Ysabeau.

Ysabeau nodded and quickly hopped onto Fluffy's back. The duo then took it to the skies to continue the fighting.

"Baldwin, I am placing you at the front lines with the Knights. Don't let me down, Angry Man. If I find your Knights are not up to standard, I'll personally see to all of their execution. Got it?" asked Mavislin, looking hostile towards Baldwin.

"Don't worry, I'll utilize them as bait if I desire it," replied Baldwin, summoning his coal-black horse.

The horse looked like a mirage of some sorts. It was hollow, made out of ashes and pure Dark Elements instead of flesh. The Head Knight rode off into the far end of the area, leaving a trail of Dark Elements in his tracks.

"Z and Raiyen, you are following me. I'll let the Pillars continue battle here," authorized Mavislin, as she summoned her wings.