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## Episode 35- Lights! Camera! Danger!

by SpecialForm12, Aug 26, 2016, 12:45:39 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene begins very peacefully. We notice all the calm silent and beautiful nature of the forest as we look down into a small forest stream, where Kanro is sitting on the riverbend carving something small. Kanro finishes and holds it up for him to see.]

Kanro: I made soap.

[A giant explosion is heard in the distance.]

Kanro: Really?!

[The other shaman are seen running past him as they head towards the city.]

Alaric: Come on Kanro, we don’t have all day!
Kanro: Yeah yeah, I’m coming…
Tassis: Hey, what were you doing anyway?
Kanro: Making soap.
Tassis: Oh, well that’s different.

[The shaman arrive in the direction of the explosion, but when they arrive they see no signs of a ReliCreature. It appeared to be the set of a movie. The shaman slowly approach the set when a director yells cut.]

Director: Cut! Okay, what is going on here? I have just filmed an incredible explosion scene, and the five colorful aliens are not supposed to be on set until Scene 12! Come on people! Work harder!
Red: Uh actually we’re…
Director: Yes, I know who you are. You’re an unpaid intern who was given a lucky shot at this production.
Blue: Actually, that’s not quite right…
Director: Come on Larry, do you want to be in this film or not?
Blue: Larry…?
Director: I don’t have time to waste now come on, let’s move to Stage 7. Move it, move it people! We’re burning daylight here!

[Several members of the crew begin to shove the five shaman towards another area of the set. The shaman are confused but follow them anyways. They arrive to the set to see Gou on set surrounded by a fake church set up.]

Director: Alright, alright people! This is the scene where Ryan, that’s you, confesses his love to the pink alien even though you two know you can’t be together. Aaaaand… Action!

[Gou slowly walks over to Pink as he begins to recite his lines to her.]

Gou: Oh pink alien… I know that I am just a normal human, but through the time that we have spent together I have come to learn the real you. I was wondering…

[Gou pulls out a silver ring with ancient markings on it.]

Gou: ...will you marry me?
Pink: Psst, Gou, didn’t we already do this?
Gou: I know, but just try to go along with the scene.

[Suddenly, Pink’s MagnaDestiny begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Dark Energy! Shamanic Origin!

[The other shaman are suddenly alerted as they try to signal to Pink to secure the ring safely.]

Pink: Gou… that ring is dangerous. It’s an ancient relic covered in Dark Shamanic Energy.
Gou: Agh! Okay then what do I do with it?!
Pink: Here, just go along with the scene.
Gou: Alright.

[Gou returns to the scene.]

Gou: I give you this ring as a sign of our everlasting love together.
Pink: I do…
Director: Oh, it’s so beautiful! And now for the kiss!
Green: Ugh, do I have to watch this?

[Gou leans in to kiss Pink as a sudden explosion is heard and Willwhisps invade the movie set. At the head is yet another ReliCreature!]

Sigylish: I am taking that ring, thank you!
Red: Not on our watch! Get it? I made an accessory pun… Oh forget it!
Pink: Guys, what should I do?
Blue: Keep the ring safe! We will handle the ReliCreature!

[The shaman attack Sigylish but she dodges all of their moves. She then places her hand on Green’s helmet as Green is sent flying back as he recoils in confusion.]

Green: Huh? Where am I?
Blue: Uh oh.
Red: What have you done to him?
Sigylish: I have merely placed him in a state of confusion. He will not remember what he is, or what he is supposed to do!
Yellow: Release him!
Sigylish: Yeah… I don’t think so.
Red: Have it your way.

[Red and the other shaman push Sigylish outside as the director cowers in fear.]

Director: What in the world is going on here?! And where is my ring?!
Pink: Wait… this is your ring?
Director: Oh, you have kept it safe! Thank you so much whoever you are! I am guessing you’re really not Gary in there are you?
Pink: What? No! I’m a 3,000 year old shaman. My name is Cala, and I need to keep your ring safe.
Director: What? But why?
Pink: Those creatures are going to keep coming after you and won’t stop coming until they get what they want. Your ring may have been normal before, but now it is giving off large signs of Dark Shamanic Energy.
Director: What?! Alright, where is security when you need them?
Pink: Believe me when I say it. You are in great danger. Let me help you.
Director: No! I can take care of myself thank you very much!

[A spirit dart explodes beside one of the movie set crates near the director as he shrieks in fear.]

Red: Sorry!
Pink: Well?
Director: Well… I am an actor as well so. Just give me the ring!

[The director tries to pull the ring off her finger but it won’t come off!]

Director: Oh great! Now look at what you’ve done! Never trust an intern with your jewelry.
Pink: I’m a shaman!
Director: Whatever Gary…
Pink: It’s Cala! Uh, look… if we want to get out of here alive, then we need to work together on this. Let’s get to a safe place first.
Director: Ugh… fine!

[Pink and the director make their way up the stairs of the building as they make their way towards the roof. On their way up they are faced with hordes of Willwhisps. Pink uses her FrillShield to fight them off as they make their way up the stairs as the director cowers behind her. Eventually they both manage to make their way up to the roof where there stands Juto!]

Pink: Juto…
Juto: Don’t think that you can get away with what you did last time. Your blue ally was quite keen in keeping the artifact safe from me. Now is my chance to redeem myself.
Pink: Don’t think you will get the chance!
Juto: Hand over the ring.
Pink: Come and get it!

[Pink fends off Juto’s attacks as the director hides behind a ventilation duct. Pink uses her flips and moves to dodge and slash at Juto as Juto keeps countering her with his array of various weapons. Pink backflips away as Juto throws a shuriken that explodes near the ventilation duct sending the director flying off the roof!]

Pink: No!
Juto: A shame a human was caught in the fight of two immortals…

[Pink runs to the edge of the building as she notices the director hanging from his pants because a single arrow managed to catch him there!]

Pink: Darach?
Dusk: None other.

[Dusk flips over the side of the building as he shoots arrows at Juto that send him stumbling back.]

Pink: Darach, you came just in time! This ring refuses to come off!

[Dusk examines the ring as he begins to read the ancient writing along the side of it.]

Dusk: This is bad…
Pink: What do you mean?
Dusk: The ring is only meant to be used to amplify a shaman’s power. Only if it is placed facing forward will it do it. But when it is facing backwards, it will drain the user of it’s power.
Pink: D… drain me?!
Juto: Enough talk!

[Juto uses various chains to try to hit at the two shaman as they dodge and roll to the side. Dusk loads another arrow into his Arch Crosshadow and shoots it at Juto’s feet. A smokescreen covers Juto in black smoke as the two shaman manage to escape with the director as well. Juto recoils his chains as he walks over to observe the shaman’s fight with Sigylish.]

Red: Sinai! Where did Tassis go?
Yellow: I think he is over there having a conversation with that garden rake.
Green: You know… I don’t think that color of plastic makes you look thin at all…
Red: Watch him, me and Kanro will handle the ReliCreature.

[Red and Blue flip to try to kick Sigylish back but she spins around and unleashes a psychic pulse on them that sends them both flying back. She then uses her speed to touch both Red and Blue’s heads as she also confuses them as well!]

Red: Wha? What day is it?
Blue: Hey, you see that fir tree, I think it’s Christmas.
Red: Oh yeah! I love Christmas!
Both: Jingle bells! Jingle bells! Jingle all the way…!
Yellow: Oh no.

[Juto jumps from above and lands in front of Yellow. Yellow draws her PawGrasper as she stands her ground.]

Juto: Your friends won’t last long in that state. And after the ring drains the energy from your friend, I will be there to take it from her rotting corpse.
Yellow: Like I’ll let you…
Juto: Let’s take our leave.
Sigylish: Yes, Master Juto.

[They both vanish into shadows as Yellow stands surrounded by her confused friends.]

Yellow: Oh what do I do now?

[The scene switches to the Abyss Cavern where Juto appears in front of Los Dhark.]

Juto: My Master, there is still time. The pink shaman has dawned the artifact ring and it is slowly draining her of her power. Very soon we will be able to secure the ring from her dead body.
Los Dhark: You realize… that there are too many stars in the night sky…
Juto: Excuse me, Master?
Los Dhark: Kon was a star… like stars they have very short lives… I feed on the souls of the dead…
Juto: Master, I will do whatever it takes to prove myself worthy of you. I shall not falter in my quest.
Los Dhark: Pray you don’t disappoint me… my latest spirit has given me… insight…

[Juto leaves as Chikara listens in to their conversation.]

Chikara: That Juto… he thinks he can prove himself better than Kon…

[A dark snake tail slowly coils around Chikara’s waist as she is suddenly hurled in front of Los Dhark as she slowly rises to her feet.]

Chikara: Master…
Los Dhark: Chikara… if the death of your husband Kon wasn’t enough to get you to comply… I do have other ways of obedience…
Chikara: Yes… Master… I obey…
Los Dhark: Aaaah…

[The scene switches to the Ancient Forest where three shaman are confused and Cala is feeling very very weak.]

Thoth: Hm, this is a very serious concern…
Sinai: What should I do Thoth? It’s not like they can just read books and become smart again.
Thoth: Have you tried feeding them oats?
Sinai: What?
Thoth: It’s just a suggestion.
Alaric: Pretty bird…

[Alaric and the others begin to pet Thoth’s head as Thoth continues to speak.]

Thoth: The only way I see we can cure them is if we defeat Sigylish.
Sinai: Are you sure this is the only way?
Thoth: But only me and Darach are good enough to take her on.
Cala: No… guys… let me… ugh!

[Cala collapses but gets up once again.]

Sinai: Cala, you are far too weak, don’t worry. Anubis has found a way to remove the ring.

[Sinai looks at Alaric.]

Sinai: Wait, Thoth. These guys won’t remember anything?
Thoth: I don’t think so.
Sinai: Better late than never.

[Sinai grabs Alaric and kisses him deeply. Sinai then breaks from the kiss as Alaric is still confused and wanders off somewhere else.]

Sinai: Well, now that that’s out of the way, let’s go!

[The scene goes back to the city where Sigylish is looking for the ring as Sinai and Darach approach her.]

Sigylish: Ah, so do you have my ring?
Sinai: Sure do. Here it is.

[Sinai holds up a fake replica ring.]

Sinai: Now release my friends… and significant other.
Sigylish: Hm… I don’t think so!

[Sigylish uses a tentacle to steal the ring from Sinai’s hands as Darach and Sinai transform.]

Both: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: LandShaman!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Dusk: Shaman of the Moon! MysticDusk!
Yellow: Let’s go Darach!
Dusk: You said it!

[Yellow and Dusk attack Sigylish. They both flip into her as they kick her back. Yellow slashes with her PawGrasper, as Dusk assists with shooting arrows from his Arch Crosshadow. Sigylish stumbles back as Yellow inserts her MystiClaw.]

Yellow: PawGrasper! SlashImpact!
Dusk: Arch Crosshadow! Last Arrow!

[Both attacks hit as Sigylish explodes behind them. Back at the Ancient Forest, the three shaman snapped out of their confusion and got off of Thoth who they had previously tackled.]

Alaric: Thoth? What’s going on here?
Thoth: No time to explain… go and help Sinai and Darach.
Kanro: Right…
Tassis: Hey, where is Cala?
Thoth: She is right here… wait… where did she go?!
Alaric: We’ll find her. Let’s go guys.
All: Right!

[The shaman arrive as they encounter Juto. Juto uses his Fuumetsu Scroll to once again revive Sigylish as a giant! The other shaman appear as they summon their mecha, and combine them to make Kaiten Shaman King and Dusk Dai-Oh.]

Yellow: Hey wait a second, where is Cala?
???: Shamanic Transcendance! Hera’s Tornado!
MagnaDestiny: Shamanic Transcendance! Civilization Greece!

[A powerful blast of wind and air strikes Sigylish directly as it sends her flying back against a building! The shaman look down below and see Ritual Greek aiming her MagnaDestiny at the ReliCreature from the ground!]

All: Cala! What are you doing there?!
Greek: The only way to remove the ring… was to exert a massive amount of Shamanic Energy all at once. If I was going to release it anywhere, I figured it would have to be a big towering monster.
Yellow: And what about the ring?
Greek: Here it is!

[Greek holds up the artifact ring so that everyone can see it.]

Red: Alright guys, let’s finish this!
Red: Ancient Shamanic Gattai!
All: Complete! Revival Sha-Oh!
Sigylish: I will not fail!
Yellow: You will today!
All: Revival Sha-Oh! Shamanic Civilization Golden Triumph!

[Various civilizations appear as they become chains that tie up Sigylish. He LifeSaber suddenly appears as Revival Sha-Oh slashes it through Sigylish’s body making her explode in the distance!]

[On the ground, the shaman reunite as Cala holds up the artifact ring once again.]

Alaric: Well, what can I say. You really shone today Cala.
Cala: Aw, well thanks!
Director: I would like that back now thank you!
Cala: Oh yeah, Mr. Director sir. Here is your ring back. But I would be careful, they might still come back for it.
Director: Oh I certainly know when to be careful now, thank you once again interns!
All: We’re shaman!
Director: Whatever…

[The director walks off into the distance with the ring as the shaman stay behind.]

Cala: Well that was strangely out of character.
Sinai: Yeah, but everything turned out okay in the end, didn’t it?
Alaric: It sure did.
Sinai: Oh you bet it did…
Alaric: What is that supposed to mean?
Sinai: Oh nothing…

[Sinai winks at Cala as they both smile as they all walk off into the distance once again.]

[Back at the Abyss Cavern, the director is seen walking towards Los Dhark’s throne as Juto and Chikara watch from the sidelines.]

Juto: Who is this human?!
Chikara: Intruder!
Los Dhark: Ah… so you have finally returned… my most trusted Acolyte…

[The director smirks as he transforms into Hisomi. Hisomi hands Los Dhark the artifact ring as the others stare at him in shock and dismay.]

Los Dhark: You see… if you don’t bring back results… you will both end up like Kon…
Hisomi: …

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Darach: I will be leaving for a few days, there is something that I must do.
…
Sain: Alaric?! What are you doing here?!
Alaric: There is an artifact hidden somewhere, I came to find out what it is.
…
Darach: Kajura… what’s wrong?!
Kajura: Help… me…!
…
Los Dhark: A new Acolyte is about to awaken!
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 36- The Guardian Ghosts

by SpecialForm12, Sep 24, 2016, 6:41:34 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene begins with the shaman sitting together as Thoth finally told them the situation with the Fated Hourglass.]

Sinai: So… the Fated Hourglass has…
Tassis: Already consumed half of the world…
Kanro: How come we never saw this coming? How could we have been so blind?
Alaric: It’s not your fault, we just need to find a way to stop it somehow.
Tassis: But how can we even do that if we don’t even know where it is!
Thoth: That is why I had an idea.
Sinai: An idea?
Thoth: You know, its what comes into your head when you think a lot.
Sinai: I know that, but what is it?
Thoth: Oh, I thought that if we had perhaps someone or something that has a direct connection to the Fated Hourglass, then we can use our Shamanic Energy to trace it’s origins.
Kanro: That makes sense! Then the Fated Hourglass wouldn’t have anywhere to hide!
Alaric: And we can also find out where it will strike next.
Thoth: Well, can you think of anything?
Kanro: Hmm… Oh yeah! Sain’s parent’s were sucked into the Fated Hourglass weren’t they?
Tassis: Yeah, they were, but Sain shouldn’t have any traces of it on him, wouldn’t he?
Thoth: Perhaps, but if his mental link with them is strong, then we can use that to get a sense of where they are.
Alaric: You’re saying we channel our Shamanic Energy through an ordinary human?
Thoth: It’s worth a shot.
Tassis: Yeah, but will Sain agree to this?
Alaric: We won’t know until we ask. Right now, it’s the best option we have.
Thoth: Then it’s decided… Agh!

[Suddenly Thoth gets a vision and his eyes begin to glow brightly.]

Thoth: Another artifact has just been found!
Sinai: Where is it?
Thoth: At… a school?!
All: What?!
Thoth: That’s what I sense.
Alaric: Alright, I will search for Sain, and you guys will search for the artifact. If anything happens call me.
All: Right. Let’s go!

[Everyone rushes out of the forest as Darach walks in and approaches Alaric and Thoth.]

Darach: I am sorry everyone, but there is something I must do alone. I will be gone for a few days time.
Alaric: What could be so important?
Darach: I sensed something the other day, something, or someone is trying to reach us from the world beyond.
Thoth: The world beyond…?
Darach: I sensed a powerful spirit, I will try to commune with them.
Alaric: Alright then, if anything comes up, you know where to find us.
Darach: Right, I know.

[Alaric leaves as Thoth consults with Darach.]

Thoth: Darach, I noticed that you are running low on Spirit Arrows, correct?
Darach: I don’t know how much longer I have.
Thoth: Try to stay safe. If you give in to his influence, you will have to fight it.
Darach: I know. I just can’t shake the fact that Kon said that I would never be able to escape from the darkness.
Thoth: Well, you already have. Stay strong. I wish you luck.
Darach: Thanks Spirit. I will return with hopefully significant spiritual help.

[Darach leaves as Thoth resolves to talk with both Wind and Aeolus.]

Thoth: Wind. Aeolus. I have a very important job I need you to do.
Wind: Oh, you mean besides hiding important information from your own team?
Thoth: Ah, you mean that. I get it, I get it. Do you really think it’s time that we told them what happened?
Wind: I think they are ready for it.
Aeolus: What special job do you have for us?
Thoth: Listen closely. There is something I need you to steal…

[The scene switches to a school where the four shaman have just appeared and have begun to search for the missing artifact.]

Sinai: An artifact, huh?
Tassis: What kind of ancient artifact would be hidden in a school?
Kanro: I don’t know. Maybe it’s the Ancient Ruler of Measurement!
Tassis: Haha! Good one Kanro! Hopefully it’s something as interesting as that.
Cala: Hey guys, what’s that over there?

[Cala points towards a crowd of Willwhisps looking up at the school’s clock tower.]

Vorticon: Well, this sure looks like a place where they would hide an artifact.
Cala: Isn’t it?
Vorticon: It is.
Cala: What do you think there hiding in there?
Vorticon: Well, my Master told me to search for a sundial of some kind, you know how Masters are.
Cala: Oh, don’t I know it.

[Suddenly, with sides realize who they are talking to and jump back in surprise.]

Vorticon: Shaman!
Cala: ReliCreature!
Vorticon: What are you doing here?
Cala: Same as you! Searching for the artifact.
Vorticon: Who said I was searching for anything? My orders are to destroy it!
Tassis: Like we’ll let you! Let’s go guys!
All: Right!
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: AquaShaman! LandShaman! ForestShaman! WindShaman!

[The shaman transform as they begin their roll call.]

Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Pink: Shaman of the Wind! MysticPink!
Blue: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time! Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Vorticon: Stop saying there are five of you when there are only four!
Blue: We’ll show you how we always fight as five!
All: Go!

[The scene switches to a classroom where Sain is busy taking a test inside. Sain is focusing hard as he doesn’t notice the shaman are busy fighting the ReliCreature right outside his window! Sain starts to feel confused at a question when he hears a voice inside his head.]

???: “It’s the Incan Roads.”
Sain: What?
Teacher: Sain, please be quiet.
Sain: Yes teacher!
???: “The answer to your question is the Incan Roads.”
Sain: “Alaric?”
Alaric: “You guessed it.”

[Sain looks up to see Alaric’s face looking through the door window.]

Sain: “Alaric! What are you doing here? Please get out of my head!”
Alaric: “Fine! But we need to talk.”

[Alaric leaves as Sain refocuses on his exam.]

Alaric: “Oh, and by the way, “Aztec” is spelled with a “Z”.”
Sain: I get it!
Teacher: Sain…!
Sain: Sorry Miss…

[Class ends and Sain goes outside for recess. The children rush to play in the park just as the four shaman cross by all piled on top of a struggling Vorticon.]

Vorticon: Get off of me!
Yellow: Nope! Sorry!
Vorticon: This is so infuriating!

[The shaman disappear off to the side with the ReliCreature as the children resume playing in the park. Sain walks over to a small clearing as he begins to search for Alaric.]

Sain: Alaric! Psst! Alaric? Where are you?
Alaric: Up here!

[Sain looks up to see Alaric is lying in a tree right above his head! Sain is startled as Alaric jumps down from the tree and lands in front of him.]

Sain: Alaric, what were you doing up there?
Alaric: What? I practically live in trees. It shouldn’t be too weird for you.
Sain: I see. So what did you want to talk about?
Alaric: You see Sain, with each passing day we are getting closer and closer to finding your family. We think we may have found a way to do so.
Sain: You have? How?!
Alaric: It won’t be easy, but it does require a lot of help from you.
Sain: What do I have to do.
Alaric: We are going to try to channel your thoughts of your parents with our Shamanic Energy through your body. Now, if the connection is strong, then we will be able to sense the presence of the Fated Hourglass.
Sain: Sounds good! What do I do?
Alaric: I have to warn you Sain. It takes all five of us to be able to connect with the Fated Hourglass. We are going to be using your body as a vessel to do that. It can kill you.
Sain: Kill me?! Why would you want to kill me?! Isn’t there any other way?
Alaric: I know it’s hard to believe, but right now it’s the only way we can find your family again, as well as everyone else who was taken by the Fated Hourglass.
Sain: But, what if something happens to me? What if it doesn’t work?
Alaric: Sain, in a shaman’s life, we all have to go through a rite of passage when we are very young. Tassis had to drink poison aand expel it from his body, Sinai had to break twenty one rocks with her hands, and I had to balance myself…
Sain: Oh, that’s not so bad.
Alaric: …on top of a pointed spear surrounded by volcanic magma.
Sain: Oh… well that’s different…
Alaric: The mark of a shaman is the strength of their spirit, Sain. What is yours?
Sain: My… strength…?
Alaric: I know that we don’t know each other very well, but consider this your rite of passage.
Sain: My… rite of passage…

[Suddenly, a tornado throws the other four shaman as they land right next to Alaric and Sain. Vorticon summons an icy wind and sends it billowing towards them as the shaman are sent flying back against a building.]

Green: Well Alaric… I think now would be a good time to butt in…
Alaric: Really? Cuz it looks like you guys are having fun.
Yellow: Very funny, let’s end this!
Blue: He can control the weather, so…
All: Mask Kaiten!
MysticLens: Swordfish of Akamai! AquosSwordfish! Lynx of Sphinx! SubterraLynx! Dragon of Komodo! ToxiKomodo! Peacock of Hera! VentusPeacock!
Arctic: Let’s try this on for size! Swordfish Slash!

[Kanro’s sword glows a light blue as he charges at Vorticon. Vorticon throws his hand on the ground as an earthquake begins to tremble beneath Arctic’s feet! Arctic stumbles out of control as Amber and Fuchsia try to jump at him from behind but a gust of wind blows them away as they roll on the ground behind him. Camo slithers up around his legs but he kicks him back as an electrical storm shocks Camo and sends him rolling back against the ground.]

Camo: We can’t even get close!
Amber: I know! Sandstorm Impact!

[Amber wraps herself in a storm of sand as she runs at Vorticon. But Vorticon’s body overheats as he turns the sand into glass and smashes Amber back.]

Arctic: Guys, we should be working together! Let’s try this instead!
All: Combine! LifeSaber!

[The LifeSaber combines as Arctic points it directly at Vorticon. Vorticon stands his ground.]

All: LifeSaber! Shamanic Slash!

[The LifeSaber glows different colors as the shaman channel their ancestral spirits through it. The LifeSaber slashes through Vorticon’s body as he explodes right before them. The shaman begin to celebrate, but it isn’t over yet. The wind suddenly starts to pick up as it begins to swirl around and Vorticon’s body is reanimated once again! The shaman quickly try to recover as Vorticon smirks and blasts them back with a gust of icy wind, freezing the LifeSaber and their MysticLens!]

Sinai: Oh no!
Cala: Our MysticLens!
Tassis: The LifeSaber too!
Vorticon: Hahaha! I guess you guys fell for it didn’t you? In the end, I accomplished my job here after all!
Alaric: Job? What do you mean?
Vorticon: Ah, well if it isn’t the do-nothing leader! You want to know, I’ll tell you. I was sent here to keep you from reaching the artifact inside the school! Right now, Master Hisomi should be long gone with the sundial by now!
Alaric: What?!
Vorticon: You lose. Now all that’s left, is to kill you!

[Vorticon starts to walk towards the fallen shaman as rock shards start to envelop around his body. The shaman struggle to get up, unable to transform. Alaric transforms and begins to fight him himself. Sain runs to the other shaman while Alaric leads Vorticon away from them.]

Red: There is no way I’ll let you kill my friends!
Vorticon: Whatever you say, but it’s your funeral!
Red: We’ll just see who ends up getting buried in the end!

[Sain rushes over to the others.]

Tassis: Sain… we are so sorry…
Sinai: Once again… we failed to protect another artifact…
Cala: We have let you down…
Sain: No. You haven’t at all.
Kanro: What?
Sain: You guys have done nothing but fight for us all this time. If it wasn’t for you guys, none of us would be here right now. It’s because of you that this civilization is worth protecting. If you see the value and the strength in these people, then so will I.
Cala: Sain…
Sain: Don’t worry, I know that if it’s you guys, you can transcend this time.

[Kanro slowly starts to get up once again.]

Kanro: Guys… what are we just sitting around for? It’s time for action!
Tassis: Yeah, let’s show this guy what we are all about!
Sinai: It’s time we showed him what it truly means to be a shaman!
Cala: Sain, stand back. It’s about to get hot in here!
Sain: You got it!

[The shaman all draw out their MagnaDestiny and attach it to their arm. They press the knuckle in as the MagnaDestiny begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Edo! Ankh! Aboriginal! Greek!
Edo: Alright! We’ve transcended!
Ankh: Now let’s unleash our full potential!
Aboriginal: Let’s show everyone just what we’re made of!
Greek: Guys, let’s do this thing!

[The shaman run towards Vorticon as Sain watches them go. The shaman arrive to see Red not doing so well against Vorticon. Red is sent flying back by an icy cold wind that knocks him out of his transformation. The other four shaman appear and stand in front of him facing Vorticon.]

Vorticon: Oh? So you’ve not had enough yet, haven’t you?
Edo: Oh, we’re just getting started! Alaric, sit this one out.

[Alaric give Kanro a quick thumbs up.]

Edo: Let’s do this!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticAnkh!
Aboriginal: Shaman of the Lost Jungle! Ritual MysticAboriginal!
Greek: Shaman of the Free Wind! Ritual MysticGreek!
Edo: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time! With the Ancient Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Edo: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Alaric: Mysticjar…!
Edo: …and Alaric.
Vorticon: I don’t care what you’re called! You cannot defeat me!
Edo: Maybe, but remember when Alaric said something about who is getting buried? That wasn’t just clever wordplay, that was a hint at how to defeat you!
Vorticon: What?!
Edo: Let’s go!

[The four shaman quickly encircle and surround Vorticon. Vorticon blows a gust of wind around his body to which the shaman jump backwards and away from. As they jump away, Edo and Aboriginal press their MagnaDestiny.]

MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Hawaii! Kamehameha Tsunami!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Indonesia! Ramkhamhaeng Vines!

[Vorticon is suddenly surrounded by vines and water as they encircle his body as they push closer and closer towards him, trapping him within the typhoon. Then, Ankh and Greek take their turn using their MagnaDestiny.]

MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Egypt! Tutankhamun Pyramid!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Greece! Zeus Lightning!

[Both shaman flip over the eye of the vortex until they are looking down into the eye of it. Vorticon tries to shoot lightning up at them but, Greek deflects it with her own lightning. Then, Ankh drives the pyramid’s pointed head down towards Vorticon driving him towards the center of the Earth, destroying him, and not being able to reconstitute underground!]

Edo: Phew! That took longer than expected.
Aboriginal: Yeah, you’re telling me!
Ankh: Well, at the very least it’s finished. Now, we can try and figure out exactly where that artifact is, if it’s even still there.
Greek: Let’s hope that they didn’t already get to it first!
Edo: Come on guys, let’s go look!
All: Right!
Alaric: Sure! I’ll just… wait here…

[The shaman all race towards the direction of the clock tower. They make their way up to the top of it and search everywhere for the sundial artifact, but they find nothing. Suddenly, Cala points over to the corner of the attic where she notices something strange. The shaman go to look and notice that the sundial has been shattered against the wall! It’s destroyed on the ground!]

Cala: Oh no! The artifact… it’s destroyed!
Sinai: But why would they want do destroy it? I thought they were collecting them, right?
Kanro: Right. Something strange is going on here. Why would they want to smash one of their own artifacts?
MysticLens: “Maybe it’s because they don’t want it to interfere with their plans.”
Cala: Spirit! Do you know anything about this?
MysticLens: “I do. And for that, I need you guys to return here as soon as you can.”
Cala: Got it! We will be on our way!
Sinai: Alright guys, let’s grab Alaric and see just what this is all about.
Cala: Oh, I almost forgot! Can you guys go on ahead without me? I promised Gou I would spend some quality time with him today.
Tassis: Quality time?
Cala: Well I am his wife now, aren’t I?

[Cala takes out her thawed MysticLens and uses it to call Gou.]

Cala: Hi my love! Yes, I am on my way right now!
Gou: “Alright. I was starting to get worried you had forgotten.”
Cala: Oh I could never forget about us, now could I?
Gou: “Oh how I love you. I’ll see you soon!”
Cala: Gotcha! Bye!

[The other shaman look at Cala.]

Cala: What? Right… I’ll be flirty alone…
Kanro: Okay… let’s go and get Alaric.
Sinai: Right.

[The shaman go and recover Alaric’s tired-out body and carry it back to the forest with them. Inside, Thoth places something on the ground before them. It’s the sundial artifact!]

Kanro: But… how?!
Alaric: Yeah, how?
Thoth: Well, when I eventually learned that the artifact hidden in the school was the Fated Sundial, then I had to make sure to do whatever it takes so that it didn’t fall into the wrong hands. I sent Wind and Aeolus here to steal it.
Sinai: Lucky us! That was nearly destroyed!
Kanro: Wait, you called it the Fated Sundial. Could it be that…?
Thoth: Yes, it could. This is the long-lost counterpart to the Fated Hourglass. Legend tells that it can even reverse the effects of the Fated Hourglass on this world!
Alaric: Woah, it can?! Such incredible power!
Kanro: But why was it hidden in a school?
Thoth: To be honest I am not really sure. The Fated Sundial is said to only exist in places that are closest to its ancestral descendant.
Sinai: So, you are saying that the person who created the Fated Sundial long ago has a descendant, and that descendant is somewhere in that school?
Thoth: It seems so.
Alaric: Oh yeah, speaking of which Sain goes to that school.
All: What?!
Alaric: What? Was that important?
Thoth: Well Alaric,if what you just said is true, then Sain could be the long-lost descendant of the creator of the Fated Sundial!
Alaric: Woah, that really is a lot to take in.
Tassis: So what should we do now? Is Sain’s life in danger?!
Thoth: No. Thankfully Wind and Aeolus managed to switch the Fated Sundial for a fake one before Hisomi apeared to destroy it. This gives us a little bit of an edge in this war.
Sinai: What sort of edge?
Thoth: Well, right now Los Dhark thinks he has destroyed the only thing keeping him from ruling over all humans. But since he hasn’t, that means he still won’t target the descendant.
Alaric: Los Dhark doesn’t know… doesn’t he?
Thoth: No. I am sure if he did, he would have targeted him a long time ago.
Alaric: Oh, well that’s a relief!
Kanro: But as long as we have the Fated Sundial with us, then we surely can’t lose, right?
Thoth: That is true. But right now, it is safer if we keep this to ourselves.
Alaric: Understood. By the way, have you heard from Darach today?
Thoth: No, but I think that he is up to something truly interesting.

[The scene switches to the Spirit Forest, where the graves of the Ancients were places by the shaman. Darach is seen sitting in the middle of the grave circle as he begins to hum and meditate to himself. Slowly but surely, spirits begin to rise up from the graves as individual ghosts begin to appear before him. Those ghosts… are the Ancients!]

Darach: Long time no see…
Osiris: What…? How am I… alive?
Darach: No. You are still without a body. Merely a wandering soul throughout the Spirit Forest.
Tengu: You… why did you summon us this way?
Darach: There is something important I need to know. Questions I need answered. Assistance from beyond.
Icarus: So, you are here to make a contract with us? Is that what this is for?
Darach: Even though you are ghosts, you have power and knowledge that far exceeds our own. Los Dhark is a terrible enemy, And he would stop at nothing to see us defeated.
Tengu: Wait… did you say Los Dhark?
Darach: Yes. What’s the matter?
Icarus: Osiris that’s…
Tengu: But it couldn’t be…
Olmec: Ugh…
Osiris: Los Dhark is… my brother Set.
Darach: What?!

[Suddenly, Kajura’s own grave begins to relay a strange message.]

Kajura: “He… Help me…”
Darach: Kajura! Kajura, what’s wrong?!
???: “At long last, the great Kajura…”
Darach: That voice…
Tengu: Los Dhark…
Los Dhark: “Allow me to thank you for sealing me in your body for so many years…”
Kajura: “No… No! Nooooooo!”
Darach: Kajura!

[The scene switches to Abyss Cavern, where a lone Los Dhark suddenly opens his eyes as he gets up from his throne and looks towards the night sky as he smiles to himself.]

Los Dhark: I can sense it... The fifth Acolyte has now awakened!

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Osiris: Kajura’s soul was sent to King Yama. That’s where his soul must have materialized.
Darach: Then that means that Los Dhark…
Osiris: Has eaten Kajura’s soul…
…
Thoth: The only one who can use the Fated Sundial is the descendant.
Alaric: So Sain needs to become a shaman…
…
Sinai: The Guardian Ghosts… are the Ancients?!
…
Island Mystic: Aaaaah… It’s so good to be back!
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 37- Destiny's Call

by SpecialForm12, Sep 25, 2016, 8:51:08 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene starts in the Ancient Forest where the shaman have just been hit with the realization that in order to save the world, Sain needs to become a shaman as well.]

Alaric: Sain needs to… become a shaman?
Kanro: That can’t be. It’s too much of a burden on someone that’s so young.
Sinai: Undergoing the same things that we did…
Tassis: Becoming a shaman doesn’t just happen overnight that’s for sure.
Cala: Hey guys, what did I miss?
Tassis: Sain needs to become a shaman to use the Fated Sundial in order to reverse the effects of the Fated Hourglass and save the world.
Cala: Ah, alright then. Wait… what?!
Thoth: At least for now, let’s keep this information to ourselves. We don’t want Sain getting interested to prematurely.

[Sain jumps up from behind a bush.]

Sain: Interested prematurely in what?
All: Aaaaah!
Sain: What’s wrong?
Alaric: Wh… where did you come from?
Sain: Oh, I was just hiding in a bush. You know, kid stuff.
Alaric: Shouldn’t you be in school?
Sain: School is over silly. You should know, you were there.
Alaric: Ah, oh yeah, right! Silly me! Haha, yeah. Anyways, you need to go now, bye!

[Alaric quickly pushes Sain out of the forest and raises the mystic barrier again leaving Sain outside.]

Sain: Huh, that was weird. I wonder what they’re up to?

[Alaric falls onto the grass once again recovering from the shock.]

Alaric: Oh well, that’s that I guess.
Kanro: Still, how can this be the only way?
Thoth: Only the descendant can use the Fated Sundial. Trust me, I already tried.
Tassis: Let’s see if that’s true.
Sinai: No Tassis! Don’t!

[Tassis walks up to the Fated Sundial and grabs it. Suddenly, the Fated Sundial begins to send large electrical shocks throughout his body as Tassis releases the Fated Sundial back onto the table. Tassis turns around all covered in ash.]

Tassis: Well… it’s true…

[Tassis faints.]

Sinai: Tassis!

[Sinai walks over to Tassis as she tries to revive him.]

Thoth: It is as I said. Only the descendant can use the Fated Sundial.
Alaric: But how can we be sure that Sain is the descendant after all? For all we know he could just be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Kanro: Alaric is right. We need to consider this very carefully before we go on handing a deadly sundial to some kid.
Thoth: Very well. I understand what your feeling right now. But as of now Los Dhark has one of the three needed artifacts. We don’t have much time before he uses them to revive Tartarus.
Kanro: I understand. For now I will investigate more about this descendant. Maybe check to see if there is any connection between Sain and the Creators.
Alaric: Good idea. There is no way we’re gonna put Sain’s life at risk that easily…
???: Put whose life at risk exactly?

[The shaman turn to look and they see the Island Mystic walking his way into the Ancient Forest!]

All: Island Mystic!
Island Mystic: Oh please… call me Al.
Cala: Al?
Island Mystic: Yeah, Island Mystic actually does sound cooler. Haha!
Alaric: What are you doing here old friend?
Island Mystic: Well, I heard that Los Dhark had revived again, and given that I’m not someone who likes to sit around and do nothing, I decided to come here and help you guys out.
Alaric: Actually, I think you are the kind of guy who likes to sit around and do nothing.
Island Mystic: Ssssh! Alaric! Not in front of the kids!
Alaric: Oh right, sorry.
Thoth: So, Island Mystic, it has been a while. But as you can see we are in a bit of a predicament right now.
Island Mystic: You got a problem? What kind?
Thoth: It’s actually quite serious. A young child who lost his family to the Fated Hourglass has to become a shaman in order to save the world.
Island Mystic: Right, I got that part. Now what seems to be the problem?
Thoth: Eh?
Tassis: Well that’s just it. We would be risking Sain’s life in order to become a shaman. What if he isn’t even the descendant at all? What if we are wrong?
Island Mystic: Right! I see what you are getting at. But I still don’t see why the kid can’t be a shaman.
Alaric: Well, for starters, he could die…
Island Mystic: Oh Alaric, I never thought you could be so close-minded. Maybe you should spend a few days on my island so you’ll learn a little, coconut-head.

[The Island Mystic knocks on Alaric’s forehead as Alaric recoils from it as the Island Mystic walks past the shaman and rests his feet on Thoth’s chair.]

Thoth: My… chair…
Island Mystic: Have any of you ever considered, exactly why that kid wasn’t consumed by the Fated Hourglass?
Tassis: Come again?
Island Mystic: Guys come on! You all should know that when that thing attacks it swallows up anyone and anything in it’s path. Why then did it take his family, but leave him behind?
Kanro: You know, you’ve got a point. Why did Sain get left behind then?
Alaric: Maybe… he just got lucky?
Island Mystic: Bonehead, look around! There is no “getting lucky” when it comes to the Fated Hourglass. You’re a goner then.
Thoth: What then do you suggest we do with Sain?
Island Mystic: Look, if you guys are so scared the kid is risking his life to become a shaman then why don’t you leave him with me? I’ll train the kid and make sure he has more than enough power to control that thing.

[The Island Mystic points at the Fated Sundial resting on the table.]

Island Mystic: It’s the only thing that can stop the ritual, isn’t it?
Kanro: You may be right but…
Tassis: I don’t like the idea…

[Alaric walks up to the Island Mystic and looks into his eyes. The Island Mystic looks back at him while he sips from coconut milk.]

Alaric: Alright Island Mystic. If Sain agrees, you can train him.
All: What?!
Sinai: Alaric! This is much too sudden! Why change your mind all of a sudden?
Alaric: Just a feeling.
Sinai: Yeah well “just a feeling” can put a child’s life in danger! Are you sure of this?
Alaric: The first step towards becoming a shaman is conviction. Let’s see if Sain is up for it first.
Thoth: I’ll let him in then.

[Thoth raises the barrier and Sain walks back inside the Ancient Forest and notices the Island Mystic relaxing in Thoth’s chair.]

Sain: Thoth, there’s a…
Thoth: I know.
Island Mystic: So this is the kid, huh?
Sain: Yes?
Island Mystic: Hhuh, quite young. What’s your name kid?
Sain: It’s Sain sir. Who are you?
Island Mystic: Alright Sebastian this is how it’s gonna work. From now on, I am your shaman teacher. Got it?
Sain: Shaman teacher?
Alaric: Sain, the only way of getting your parents back and saving the world is by using that Fated Sundial and right now you’re the only one who can use it. You need to become a shaman in order to control it. Can you do that?
Sain: Me? Become a shaman…?
Kanro: You don’t need to if you don’t want to. This is all up to you.
Sain: But the world is at stake isn’t it? And my family is too…

[The Island Mystic looks at Sain as he loudly sips from his coconut.]

Island Mystic: Huh, I’m all out of milk…
Sain: Alright, I’ll do it. I’ll become a shaman.
Island Mystic: Excellent to hear Philip! Now, your training begins now! Come with me if you will. Bonehead, hold this for me.

[The Island Mystic hands Alaric his empty coconut as he walks out of the Ancient Forest with Sain as the other shaman watch him go.]

Sain: My name is Sain by the way.
Island Mystic: Whatever you say, Fabio.

[They both exit the forest as the other shaman recover from their encounter with the Island Mystic once again.]

Tassis: Well, that’s that I guess…
Sinai: He’s taken Sain and gone…
Cala: I guess, he has to begin his shamanic journey now…
Kanro: Who knows just how tough its going to be…
Alaric: Who knows how much time we have…
Thoth: Whatever the case, we must trust that Sain is in good hands. Right, Alaric?

[Everyone looks at Alaric.]

Alaric: Heh,… I certainly hope so too…

[Alaric makes a mad dash towards the exit as the others realize what he said.]

Sinai: Wait a second… Alariiiic!
All: Get back here!

[Everyone chases after Alaric as Darach silently steps out of the shadows to talk to Thoth.]

Darach: Spirit, I have returned with allies. Where are the others?
Thoth: I am afraid you have just missed them. They are off finding the Island Mystic and Sain, since Sain must become a shaman.
Darach: So, it is true then. Sain is the descendant?
Thoth: At least that’s what we hope he is. If not, then we are putting his entire life at risk. More importantly, how have you been dealing with his influence?
Darach: I can feel it growing inside of me. It is not long before I lose control to him.
Thoth: Is there anything more I can do to delay it any longer?
Darach: I am afraid you have done enough. There is no way of stopping this.
Thoth: Do you know how much longer you have?
Darach: By the looks of it… not long.
Thoth: You don’t think… that if we were to use the Revive MystiClaw then…
Darach: No! I couldn’t do it. Not something that valuable should be wasted on me. I will fight until I can no longer fight. Until the very end.
Thoth: If this is what you want. But know this, nothing that we do for you is ever wasted.

[Thoth walks away from Darach as he leaves the Revive MystiClaw alone on the table before Darach. Darach looks at it, and then takes it off the table and puts it in the folds of his coat. Darach grabs his Arch Crosshadow off of the wall as well as his few Spirit Arrows, and goes to find the shaman.]

[The scene switches to the quarry, where the shaman have finally managed to catch up with Alaric.]

Tassis: Finally! You stop.
Kanro: Yeah but, where exactly?
Alaric: That’s strange. I could have sworn the Island Mystic and Sain went this way.
Sinai: Why do you want to find them so badly? He is in good hands, isn’t he?
Alaric: Yeah but…

[Sinai walks over and rests a hand on Alaric’s shoulder.]

Sinai: Let me guess, you miss him already?
Alaric: Huh, don’t be ridiculous. He is just a kid after all.
Sinai: A kid that you care a lot about. He reminds you of you, doesn’t he?
Alaric: I guess, that having Sain around kind of, you know, brought some light into the dreary time we are in right now, don’t you think?
Tassis: I agree. You know come to think about it, I think that Sain has changed our lives for the better.
Kanro: I mean, he is one special kid, isn’t he?
Cala: Oh man guys, now I miss him too!
Alaric: It’s alright. I know he will make a fine shaman.

[Suddenly, a ReliCreature appears behind the shaman!]

Sandtrack: Well well, if it isn’t the shaman! Mind telling me exactly where you’re hiding that artifact, won’t you?
Alaric: There’s no way we’re giving it up that easily! Let’s go!
All: Right! Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman! AquaShaman! LandShaman! ForestShaman! WindShaman!
Sandtrack: Agh, much too flashy!
Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Pink: Shaman of the Wind! MysticPink!
Red: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time! Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Sandtrack: You’ll tell me where you hid it, or you’ll regret it!
Red: The only thing you should be regretting, is showing up!

[The scene switches to darach running through the Spirit Forest towards the direction of the quarry. On his way he feels a shocking pain on the side of his body as he falls to the ground. Darach looks to see that it has begun to age. Darach grunts as he uses his strength to get up and continue to run.]

[Back at the quarry, the shaman are busy fighting against Sandtrack and not doing so well either. The shaman try to use their weapons but they just pass through his body like it was nothing! His whole body is made up of sand, so he is able to desintegrate and recover himself very quickly. The shaman attack, but Sandtrack evades and encases Green in a mountain of sand! Green struggles to break free of it, but the sand has completely encased his body! The other shaman rush to free him, but Sandtrack uses his sand mountain to shoot sand spikes at the shaman! The shaman are knocked back as Sandtrack throws Green into the sky and slams him down against the floor once again. The shaman struggle to get up.]

Blue: What strength…
Yellow: He’s completely out of our league…
Green: Ugh! I got sand in my suit!
Pink: What should we do to stop him?
Sandtrack: How about you tell me where the artifact is, and then maybe I can let you live.
Red: Like I said before… there’s no way we’re giving it up.
Sandtrack: Then since this is the end for you, why don’t I enlighten you a bit. I have created sand offshoots of myself that are currently searching the forest for the artifact.
Red: What?
Sandtrack: You heard me, sand offshoots. And once they are able to find the artifact, then you are completely done for!
Pink: Uh oh, Alaric, what do we do know?
Red: Agh…
???: Don’t worry about it! I have it all under control.
Red: Huh?

[The shaman look up to see Darach standing at the top of the quarry.]

Red: Darach!
Blue: Darach! What do you mean?
Darach: While I was in the forest, I wasn’t just meditating. I was spirit walking.
Red: Spirit walking…
Darach: And, I brought some old friends to help out!
Sandtrack: Enough of this madness!

[Sandtrack turns himself into a giant hand and slaps the shaman hard as they fly off the side of the quarry and land on the ground below. The large attack cancels their transformations as Sandtrack turns himself into a wrecking ball and prepares to slam right into them! The shaman prepare to block when suddenly the wrecking ball shatters into sand in midair! The shaman are confused as Sandtrack recovers.]

Cala: What’s going on here?
Darach: Put on your MagnaDestiny and you’ll find out!
Alaric: Our… MagnaDestiny…

[The shaman take out their MagnaDestiny and strap them to their arm. As soon as they do that, they can immediately see what stands before them. It’s Olmec!]

All: Olmec!
Olmec: Ugh…
Alaric: Olmec… what are you doing here? How are you alive?
Darach: I used my shamanism to revive them as ghosts. They may be intanglible, but they can still fight. And he isn’t the only one!
Kanro: Wait… what?

[Sandtrack turns into a giant wave and is about to crash into Kanro when it suddenly splits in half and Kanro is unharmed! Tengu’s ghost suddenly reveals himself to Kanro as he had just finished slashing the ReliCreature down with his katana.]

Kanro: Tengu…
Tengu: Now’s not a time to be distracted, Kanro. Regain your focus. There’s a battle we still have to win.
Kanro: You’re right.

[Osiris and Icarus also manifest as they both push Sandtrack against the faraway wall with light.]

Sinai: Osiris!
Cala: Icarus!
Osiris: It certainly has been a while, hasn’t it shaman?
Icarus: You better not mess up this time, got it?
Darach: Once you guys transform into Ritual Form, you will contract with their spirits, and they will become your Guardian Ghosts!
Alaric: Our Guardian Ghosts… Let’s do this!
Tassis: Wait, no one is gonna ask where Kajura is?
Osiris: That’s a long story.
Alaric: Explain it later, we have a fight to win.

[Sandtrack recovers as he reconstitutes his body and summons an army of Willwhisps to his side. The shaman punch the knuckles of their MagnaDestiny as it begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Aztec! Edo! Ankh! Aboriginal! Greek!
Aztec: Shaman of the Rising Sun! Ritual MysticAztec!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticAnkh!
Aboriginal: Shaman of the Lost Jungle! Ritual MysticAboriginal!
Greek: Shaman of the Free Wind! Ritual MysticGreek!
Aztec: With the Ancient Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Aztec: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Sandtrack: No matter how many times you do your roll call it will all end the same way!
Aztec: We will see about that. Guardian Ghosts, guide us!
Osiris: Sure thing.
Tengu: Certainly.
Icarus: About time.
Olmec: Agh.
Aboriginal: And I’ll just… wait here.

[The spirits of the Ancients enter the MagnaDestiny as the shaman prepare to confront the ReliCreature Sandtrack.]

Sandtrack: My offshoots probably have the artifact already! You’re too late!
Osiris: Oh, you mean those sand creatures that were lurking around the forest that we destroyed? Yeah, sorry about that.
Sandtrack: Agh! Why you…!
Icarus: Don’t take it personally though!
Sandtrack: Los Dhark isn’t going to like this at all!

[The shaman press the knuckles on their MagnaDestiny twice as the Guardian Ghosts begin to charge up energy. The shaman meanwhile start to fight off the army of WillWhisps before them. They flip, they dodge, they kick, and they punch. Before long, and after a sereis of complex acrobatics, all the WillWhips fizzle out on the ground leaving only the ReliCreature to defeat.]

[The MagnaDestiny finishes charging as it begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Guardian Ghosts! Spiritual Cataclysm!
Osiris: Shaman! The time has come. Use us to finish this!
Aztec: Right! Shamanic Transcendance! Spiritual Cataclysm!

[The shaman punch the air in front of them as the spirits of the Ancients each attack the ReliCreature Sandtrack with a deadly finisher attack. When it’s Osiris’ turn, he has this to say.]

Osiris: Tell your Master, Osiris sent you!

[Osiris flashes his golden staff that instantly dissipates Sandtrack leaving him exploding behind them. The Guardian Ghosts vanish and reenter the MagnaDestiny.]

Greek: Wow! That was amazing!
Ankh: The power that attack had!
Edo: It’s good to have you guys back again.
Aboriginal: I didn’t really do anything though.
Aztec: So this is the power of the Ancients?

[Suddenly, Sandtrack comes back to life as he revives as a giant. The shaman quickly pull out their MysticLens as they summon their own mecha.]

All: Spirit Shourai!
Aztec: Darach! Let’s go in Revival Sha-Oh!
Darach: Right! Shamanic Transcendance!
Aztec: Colossal Shamanic Gattai!

[The various mecha combine: Shaman-Oh, Kaiten Totem-Oh, and Dusk Dai-Oh combine to form Revival Sha-Oh!]

Aztec: Complete! Revival Sha-Oh!

[Sandtrack begins the attack by sneaking a giant sand hand behind the mecha that grabs them and throws them against the ground. Then, the hand comes back around in the form of a punch to finish them off!]

Aztec: I don’t think so! Flying up!

[Revival Sha-Oh flies up into the sky as the hand keeps coming closer and closer to them!]

Greek: It’s too close! It’s gonna catch us!
Dusk: Not if I can help it. Let’s finish this!
All: Right! Revival Sha-Oh! Dark Dive!

[Revival Sha-Oh uses his wings as cutters to slice through the sand hand as they dive down through it and head straight for Sandtrack who sets up a sand wall in front of him with various spikes.]

Ankh: We’ll crash!
Edo: Not unless we do this!
All: Revival Sha-Oh! Shamanic Civilization Golden Triumph!

[Various civilizations appears that become chains that tie up Sandtrack. A giant LifeSaber appears and the shaman use it to slash through the wall as well as Sandtrack! Sandtrack explodes in the distance as Revival Sha-Oh turns around to face the sunset in the distance.]

All: Oh yeah! We did it!
Aboriginal: I guess that counts as yet another win then?
Ankh: Well what else could it be!
Aztec: Hey Darach, you did great today. How you got the Ancients to revive as Guardian Ghosts I’ll never know. I guess I just wanted to say, we couldn’t have gotten here without you. So thanks.
Dusk: Don’t get so emotional Alaric. I am simply doing what needs to be done. Nothing more nothing less.
Aztec: Yeah well, I guess so…

[The scene switches to the Abyssal Ruins where Los Dhark has just recieved news of the ReliCreature Sandtrack’s defeat by the shaman. Los Dhark reclines in his throne, closes his eyes, and then smirks to himself. Juto comes in to wonder what the reason is.]

Juto: Master, why exactly are you smiling?
Los Dhark: The shaman have the artifact… and the ReliCreature was defeated by none other than… my own brother.
Juto: Your… brother?!
Los Dhark: The shaman are good, but not good enough…

[Los Dhark gets up out of his throne and walks over to a chest in the corner of the cavern. He opens it up and smiles to himself.]

Los Dhark: Very soon… the last Acolyte will arrive. We must prepare for his arrival.

[Los Dhark leaves the center room as Juto begins to wonder what he means.]

Juto: The last Acolyte… who could he be preparing for?

[The scene switches to a seaside underpass a few miles from the quarry where the shaman fought. There, the Island Mystic is training Sain to become a shaman.]

Island Mystic: Listen Paul, you’ll never get to shaman level if you keep lounging around like that. Now hurry up and find a way to untangle yourself from that rope ladder.

[Sain is tangled up in a rope ladder that he is trying to free himself from. The Island Mystic walks over to him and talks to him.]

Island Mystic: Let’s hope that for everyones sake, you can master the Fated Sundial in time. Remember, this is the path you have chosen Frederick, there’s no going back now.
Sain: For the last time, my name is Sain! And how is this shaman training at all?
Island Mystic: The more you question the methods the less time you will have to master them.
Sain: That’s your answer for everything.
Island Mystic: It’s a good answer isn’t it? Gives me time to catch up on my reading.
Sain: You know, how can you be a shaman? You haven’t taught me anything since we got here!
Island Mystic: Excuse me?
Sain: For all I know, I might never become a shaman in time because of you.

[The Island Mystic sighs as he puts down his coconut. He runs up the side of the tree and flips over Sain’s head as he pulls down on one of the knots in midair untangling him as Sain falls to the ground, the Island Mystic lands on his feet as he quickly transforms and meets face to face with Sain.]

Gold: The less you think about wanting to become a shaman, the more you will become one.

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Island Mystic: I have something interesting for all of you!
Kanro: What is it?
Island Mystic: It’s the Totem Tri-Cannon!
…
Alaric: The mountain is caving in!
Sain: I’m trapped inside!
…
Tiki: You think you got what it takes to be a shaman, kid? Then use me!
Sain: Use you?
…
Los Dhark: I would like to introduce to you… the fifth Acolyte!
Alaric: That’s… impossible!
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 38- The Lost Acolyte

by SpecialForm12, Oct 7, 2016, 12:43:16 AM
Journals / Personal
[The scene begins in the Ancient Forest where the shaman have been recovering from yesterday’s battle. The Island Mystic walks in and is carrying something with him.]

Island Mystic: I have something interesting for all of you!
Kanro: What is it?
Island Mystic: It’s something that I made myself, using some of my own shamanism to create it. I think… I think he could be my son…
Kanro: Your son?!
Island Mystic: Well, why don’t you see for yourself then. This, is the Totem Tri-Cannon!

[The Island Mystic unwraps the object he was carrying with him and it reveals itself to be a tiki mask in the form of a totem figurine. The Island Mystic sets it on the center table in front of the shaman so that everyone can look at it.]

Alaric: It’s… small.
???: What did you just call me?!
Alaric: What? Who said that?!
Tiki: It was me fool! Look down here!

[The shaman look down and they notice that the Totem Tri-Cannon’s tiki mask can actually talk!]

Alaric: Wow! So it can talk now, can it?
Tiki: Well what do you expect man? I was not just born yesterday.
Alaric: When then?
Tiki: Three days ago, big difference it makes.
Alaric: Right, I see. So Island Mystic, just exactly how is this going to help us?
Island Mystic: Are you kidding me? This thing may be small and extremely sassy…
Tiki: Hey! I’ll show you whose sassy!
Island Mystic: …But he also packs quite a punch if you learn how to control it.
Sinai: Control? This thing?
Tiki: Yes, congratulations! Now you can actually learn the art of not repeating what has just been said!
Sinai: I don’t think I can handle myself with this thing.
Island Mystic: Well, I’m afraid you have to. It’s the only thing strong enough in your arsenal right now to be able to use against the Acolytes. The force from this just might be enough to defeat them.
Tassis: Yeah, but still…
Island Mystic: You have no other choice. Velasco is training with me while everyone else needs to find a way to stop the Fated Hourglass. Now, unless you have any other ideas, I would like to stop being the ones always giving you free stuff! You have the tools to win, now use them.

[The Island Mystic turns around as he is about to leave as Alaric tries to stop him.]

Alaric: Wait! Island Mystic, where is Sain? Where did you take him?
Island Mystic: Don’t worry Alaric, he’s safe with me.

[The Island Mystic vanishes into the sunlight as the shaman try to figure out exactly how to use this new weapon.]

Alaric: Well, the best thing we can do now is to learn how to master this thing. I suggest we take it out to the quarry to see just what it can do.
Tiki: Oh this is gonna be so much fun!
Kanro: Alright then, let’s do this thing.
Thoth: Be careful shaman. This is a weapon that I have no knowledge of. If you are going to use it, then I must advise caution.
Tiki: Oh yeah, did I mention I am only for 4 and up?
Alaric: Oh man, let’s go.

[The shaman leave just as Darach feels a sharp pain in his chest as he suddenly collapses on the ground. The other shaman rush to help him.]

Sinai: Darach!
Cala: Darach! Are you alright?!
Darach: I… I’m alright… kinda…

[Darach struggles to get up as Thoth rushes over to him and carries him in his arms.]

Thoth: Don’t worry, I will attend to him. You five go and try to master the new weapon. I will take care of Darach.
Alaric: Alright… Darach, if anything happens please tell us.
Darach: Sure thing…
Alaric: Alright then, let’s go guys.
Cala: Take care Darach.
Darach: I will… thank you…

[The five shaman exit the Ancient Forest as Thoth rests Darach’s body down on one of the stone altars and begins to examine his body using his powers.]

Darach: How… how is it coming?
Thoth: It’s worse that before. I don’t know what to say.
Darach: Is it that time again?
Thoth: I am afraid it is…
Darach: Agh, I didn’t think it would come so fast this time.
Thoth: Darach, your friends, they want to save you. They want to protect your life! You have spent too much time outside of Civilization. We have to return you.
Darach: No, at this rate, not even Civilization could help me recover in time…
Thoth: I know what you’re thinking Darach. Don’t do this. Use the Revive MystiClaw, they would want you to use it.
Darach: Spirit… I have only five Spirit Arrows left. They are the only thing strong enough to keep me from dying. The shaman cannot make more…
Thoth: Is this really what you want?
Darach: It’s okay Spirit. It’s not about what I want anymore. As long as I can help the shaman win the centuries old fight against the Abyss, then I have done what I came here to do.
Thoth: I am sorry that I couldn’t do more…
Darach: Spirit, you have done more than enough. It’s now my time to do something as well.

[Darach slowly gets up as he grabs his Arch Crosshadow and Spirit Arrows as he straps them to his back and heads out of the forest. Thoth watches him leave as Wind and Aeolus appear behind him.]

Thoth: Wind, Aeolus, I have another job for you.
Wind: Anything Spirit! What is it?
Thoth: Stay with Darach. No matter what happens, don’t leave his side.
Wind: Spirit? Are you feeling okay? I could have known that you were giving us up?
Thoth: I’m not giving you up. This is for the best, trust me on this one, okay?
Aeolus: Alright Spirit, I trust you.
Wind: I guess, that I do too.
Thoth: Godspeed my friends. Be safe.
Wind: We will. Aeolus, let’s go!
Aeolus: Shall do!

[The two vanish into the air around them as the wind blows past Thoth towards the door towards Darach’s direction. Thoth collapses in exasperation in his throne as he contemplates exactly what will home of the future.]

[The scene switches to the quarry, where the shaman have tried for the fifth time to use the Totem Tri-Cannon, but to no avail.]

Alaric: Agh! It’s much too strong. I can’t control where I’m aiming at.
Kanro: Well, here, let’s see if I can try it again.

[Kanro grabs the Totem Tri-Cannon from Alaric as he twists the center around and the barrel pops out as well as the handle and trigger.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Kesshun! Totem Tri-Cannon!
Kanro: Alright, let’s try this one more time.

[Kanro takes aim at a pointed rock at the top of the quarry wall and focuses his precision. He rests his finger on the trigger, and pulls it back quickly.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: A’Hoe’a!

[The blue energy shoots out from the Totem Tri-Cannon as it misses the target but hits the quarry wall causing a rockslide to roll rocks down the side of the quarry.]

Kanro: Well, that didn’t work.
Tiki: Of course it’s not gonna work! You’re not channeling any shamanism through me!
Kanro: Oh, is that it? Because I think I know when I am and not channeling shamanism buddy!
Tiki: Oh please, my grandmother has stronger shamanism than you. And she’s a piece of driftwood!
Kanro: That’s it!

[Kanro tries to attack the Totem Tri-Cannon but Alaric swoops in and takes it from him in the nick of time.]

Alaric: Kanro, calm down. This is a really advanced weapon, you wouldn’t think it would be that easy to master it now would you?
Kanro: No, I guess not.
Alaric: Good. Then let’s try this again, and this time, with a lot less attitude. Focus.
Kanro: Phew, okay… here it goes… focus…

[Kanro twists the Totem Tri-Cannon once again.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Kesshun! Totem Tri-Cannon!

[Kanro takes aim at a cave entrance as he gets ready to pull the trigger. Suddenly, the shaman notice Sain exiting the cave! They try to stop Kanro, but it is too late!]

Totem Tri-Cannon: A’Hoe’a!

[Blue energy fires from the Totem Tri-Cannon and manages to hit the top of the cave entrance! The rocks begin to fall over blocking the entrance of the cave, and Sain is trapped on the other side of it! The shaman rush to the cave to see if Sain is alright. Kanro collapses on the ground in shock that he could have killed Sain.]

Alaric: Sain! Sain! Are you there?! Are you alright?!

[Slowly, Sain regains consciousness as he begins to speak.]

Sain: Yeah… I’m alright… but I can’t get out of here…
Sinai: It’s alright Sain! We will find a way to get you out of there!
Tassis: Just hang on tight buddy! We will have you out of there in no time!
Cala: Hang in there Sain!

[Suddenly, the MysticLens begins to speak.]

MysticLens: Shaman! There is a problem in the city!
Alaric: No now, Spirit! Can’t this wait a moment?
MysticLens: I am afraid it cannot. The city is being attacked by the Acolytes.
All: The Acolytes?!
Alaric: We have to go.
Cala: But what about Sain, we can’t just leave him in here!
Kanro: I’ll stay and help Sain, you guys go and deal with the Acolytes.
Sinai: Kanro, are you sure?
Kanro: I am sure. It’s my fault that Sain is trapped in the first place. I have to be the one to help him get out.
Alaric: Alright, call us if anything happens. Guys, let’s go!
All: Right!

[The shaman leave the quarry in the direction of the city. Kanro runs to the cave entrance and tries to talk to Sain through a small crevice in between the rocks.]

Kanro: Sain? How are you doing in there buddy?
Sain: Agh, I’m alright… but a little dizzy…
Kanro: You’re losing oxygen. Try to breathe slowly, I am gonna try to get through these rocks.
Tiki: Kanro, let me go.
Kanro: What?
Tiki: I can fit through the crevice. If you try to blast your way through these rocks, it could cause another rockslide that could hurt Sain. Let me handle this one.
Kanro: Why so responsible all of a sudden?
Tiki: To be honest, it wasn’t your fault that you could never hit the targets. It was mine. I was influencing the directions of the energy shots.
Kanro: Why would you do that? You know we need to learn how to master you in time!
Tiki: Yes, but how can you learn without struggling first? If everything came easy in life, there would be no progress now would they?
Kanro: Without struggle… there is no progress…
Tiki: That’s just what Civilization is all about now, isn’t it? Now hurry, there is not much time!

[Kanro slides the Totem Tri-Cannon through the crevice and Sain catches it on the other side. As soon as the Totem Tri-Cannon lands in Sain’s hands, Tiki begins to feel something strange.]

Tiki: This energy… it can’t be!
Kanro: Sain, can you hear me? That is the Totem Tri-Cannon. The Island Mystic created it for us to use against the Acolytes. Hopefully, you can use it to find a way out.
Sain: Okay Kanro… I will try…
Kanro: By the way Sain, why were you in this cave in the first place?
Sain: The Island Mystic… he told me to train here…
Kanro: The Island Mystic did?

[The scene switches to the city where the shaman have just arrived to see the Acolytes wreaking havoc upon the city. People are fleeing, buildings are burning, rubble and debris are everywhere, and the Acolytes are fighting innocent civilians. The shaman arrive to the scene and confront them.]

Alaric: Hey, Acolytes! Last I checked, people weren't punching bags!

[The Acolytes stop their destruction and all turn to face the shaman standing before them.]

Juto: Well, if it isn’t the shaman. I thought you had gone running with your tail between your legs.
Tassis: And why would we do that?
Chikara: The situation is really simple. Hand over the artifacts, or…

[Chikara grabs a human from the ground beneath her and lifts her into the air.]

Chikara: …This lowly human will die. Her blood will be forever stained on your hands, shaman.
Sinai: That’s low! Threatening us with the people of this Civilization! How dare you!
Chikara: What will it be, shaman? I don’t think she is as immortal as you guys are.
Alaric: Wait! We will give you the artifacts.
Cala: Alaric! No, what are you doing?
Alaric: I can’t stand by and watch people get hurt.
Sinai: But if you give them the artifacts, then it will be more than just her who will get hurt! The whole world will be at risk!

[Alaric takes out the artifacts and holds them out towards Chikara. Hisomi then appears as a shadow and swipes the artifacts from his hand as he reunites alongside Chikara.]

Alaric: There. You have the artifacts, now release her.
Chikara: Aw, and I was already starting to get close to her too…

[Chikara hurls the woman at Alaric who catches her and lays her down on the ground.]

Alaric: I’m so sorry I couldn’t heal your heart…
Cala: Alaric, I will take care of her, you guys handle them.
Alaric: You got it. Ready?
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman! LandShaman! ForestShaman!

[The shaman transform as they stand facing the Acolytes ready to face them head on.]

Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Red: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time! Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Juto: Pointless…
Red: Let’s charge him!

[The shaman clash with the Acolytes in battle! Alaric and Juto fight as Juto uses his chains to try to slash at him as Red dodges them and shoots at him using his TalonSword. Juto stumbles back as Red runs up and slashes him across his body. Juto then spins around and slashes down on him with a giant sword and swiftly strikes at Red from various locations. He bends down then slashes upwards at Red with blue and red energy swooshing out the sides of the blade as he strikes and sends Red flying backwards against the ground.]

[Yellow goes up against Chikara who uses her PawGrasper to wrap up Chikara’s kanabou, and then uses it to swing around her body slashing her at various spots. Chikara spins around and flings her against a wall, and as Yellow rises up again, she brings down her giant kanabou on top of her, and whacks her away with green and yellow energy emitting from her giant club as she sends her flying back as well.]

[Green goes against Hisomi, who hides and strikes silently from the shadows as Green uses his ViperWhip to try to delect his attacks from various sides. But Green looks down, and notices him standing on top of a ginat shadow. The shadow’s eyes glow a bright amber as Green is shocked with an electric shock as the shadow reforms itself to become Hisomi as he slashes Green back using his gauntlet as amber and black energy emit from his strike.]

[The shaman all lie on the ground struggling to get up, as they suddenly yell together and use their Kaiten Mysticlaw’s.]

All: Mask Kaiten!

[The scene switches back to Sain wandering alone through the cave with the Totem Tri-Cannon alongside him. The inside of the cave is extremely dark, and oxygen is already getting thin.]

Tiki: Hey kid, what’s your name?
Sain: Sain…
Tiki: Alright Sain, there is something that I gotta tell you. I think it’s really important to know.
Sain: More important than finding a way out of this cave?
Tiki: Possibly. Truth is kid, I think that you might be able to get out of here using shamanism.
Sain: Shamanism? But… I don’t have any shamanism yet.
Tiki: That’s not true kid. Don’t beat yourself up like that. Truth is, I for sure know that you have shamanism flowing within you, and not just because you’re the descendant.
Sain: Wait, how do you know that?
Tiki: Master told me all about it. But going back to what I said, shamanism is already flowing within you, and it’s powerful at that. Only thing is, you need to awaken it first.
Sain: Okay… and how do I do that?
Tiki: First thing, stop talking you’re wasting precious oxygen. Second thing, head over to that wall over there, I think I saw gold. Nah, it’s just another mineral. Third thing, sit next to this wall, hold me, and focus.
Sain: But… the exit…
Tiki: We won’t be getting out of here at all unless you do as I say. Try it.
Sain: Alright…

[Sain sits down against the cold wall in the darkness as he holds the Totem Tri-Cannon in his hands and closes his eyes as he tries to focus.]

Tiki: Concentrate on your breathing. With every breath you take, shamanism flows through you. With every breath, thoughts run through you. With every breath, life runs through you. Use your breath, channel your shamanism. Heal your own heart.

[Sain focuses in his breathing. With every breath he takes, he focuses more and more on his flowing shamanism. Slowly, he notices the breaths he takes are getting longer, and more air flows into his lungs. He remains quiet and focused, as slowly gold body paint begins to creep up over his skin. His hands start to feel warm, as deep inside the darkness three pairs of golden eyes begin to glow.]

Tiki: Sain, open your eyes.

[Sain opens his eyes slowly as he sees a giant golden ram crashing the cave exit open with one swift headbutt! Sain is amazed by the size of the creature, as the ram looks at him and slowly bows his head.]

Sain: What… what is he?
Tiki: He is one of the StorMyths. He recognizes you and your inner strength.
Sain: So this whole time…
Tiki: Yes, it was Master’s own way of challenging you. If your life was at risk, then your determination and focus becomes a lot sharper. Now, let’s get out of here. Your friends must be waiting for you.

[Sain and the Totem Tri-Cannon leave the cave as the Ram StorMyth slowly retreats back into the inside of the cave. Outside, Kanro finds Sain and runs to meet him.]

Kanro: Sain! You did it! You found a way out! But, how?
Sain: It’s a long story.

[Suddenly, the MysticLens begins to speak.]

MysticLens: Kanro! We need help! They’re too strong! Aaaagh!
Kanro: Guys! I’ve got to go.
Sain: I’m going too! Whatever happens to them, I need to be there with them.
Kanro: Alright, let’s hurry!

[Kanro and Sain run towards the city. Once they arrive, they are faced with an unbelievable sight. The shaman are all fallen on the ground, the Acolytes have gathered before them and are standing triumphant above them.]

Crimson: Kanro…
Kanro: Alaric! You guys!
Sain: Everyone! Keep it together! Keep fighting!
Amber: Sain… glad you’re alright…
Camo: We were so close too…
Kanro: Guys, don’t do this! The fight’s not over yet!
???: But I’m afraid it is…
Kanro: That voice… it can’t be!

[All of a sudden, the sky above them turns dark. Storm clouds gather in the dark sky as lightning and thunder strike and roar. Dark energy begins to amass as the Acolytes part ways as the dark energy forms to the shape of a man. Before them, stands Los Dhark himself!]

Kanro: Los Dhark…
Los Dhark: So very good to see you all again…
Crimson: I wish I could say the same…

[The shaman are knocked out of their Mask Kaiten forms as Los Dhark steps closer to the shaman on the ground. He stops for a moment, then looks up at Sain.]

Los Dhark: Ah yes… So that’s what you’re trying to do…
Red: Leave Sain out of this!

[Red get’s up and tries to slash at Los Dhark using his TalonSword, but Los Dhark looks at him as one of his eyes flashes a dark purple. Red stops in his place as he is unable to move! Los Dhark then opens his mouth as a stream of dark energy shoots out like fire that sends Red crashing through multiple buildings that knock him out of his transformation as he collapses on the ground!]

Sinai: Alaric!
Tassis: Alaric!
Kanro: Alaric!
Cala: Alaric!

[Los Dhark joins the other Acolytes as the five shaman join together once again as they help each other stand up. The shaman stare at Los Dhark as Los Dhark smirks as his dark body paint glows and he reveals his true form to the shaman! The shaman gasp in fear as the body of a humanoid dragon fused with a deadly snake with black smoke soming out of his mouth stands before them. The very image of darkness, is now in their presence!]

Los Dhark: Do you remember shaman? The fear you felt that night? 3,000 years ago…
Alaric: No way… you were…
Los Dhark: Yes, yes I was…
Alaric: You killed our families!

[Los Dhark snickers as he turns his back to the shaman.]

Los Dhark: That’s not the only thing I killed…
Tassis: It can’t be!
Los Dhark: I have taken revenge on the one who imprisoned be for so long… Kajura, is now within me.

[The shaman gasp as Los Dhark paces menacingly away from them.]

Los Dhark: I won’t be the one to deliver your demise today. I will leave that to someone else.
Alaric: Someone else? What on Earth do you mean?!

[Los Dhark arrives alongside the other Acolytes and turns aroundto face the shaman directly.]

Los Dhark: I would like to introduce to you… the fifth Acolyte!

[Suddenly, a dark shadow shoots out from behind the shaman and flips through the air as it lands beside Los Dhark alongside the other Acolytes. The Acolyte turns around to face the shaman as they cannot believe who it is. Standing before them, beside their greatest enemy Los Dhark, is Darach.]

Alaric: That’s… impossible…
Cala: Darach… why?

[Darach stares back at the shaman with dark eyes as the scene ends with both sides facing each other. What will become of the shaman now that their old friend has betrayed them? Find out next time when Shaman Sentai Mysticjar, returns!]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Alaric: Darach! Why are you doing this? After everything we went through… did that mean nothing to you?!
…
Island Mystic: Come Sain. We must finish your training.
Sain: No! If being a shaman means losing my friends, then I don’t want to be one anymore!
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Alaric: Why did you give in to the darkness, Darach?!
Darach: I could never escape it in the first place…
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Los Dhark: Everything falls into place…
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 39- Story of Darach

by SpecialForm12, Oct 14, 2016, 6:38:18 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene continues from where we left off last. Darach has just been revealed to have been the long lost Acolyte of Darkness. He now stands facing the shaman as he transforms back into his ancient Acolyte form.]

Alaric: Darach… why…?

[Darach’s Acolyte mask and helmet keeps us from seeing his face, but he stands completely still and motionless without saying a word.]

Kanro: How can you…, how can this happen like this?!
Sinai: Everything that we worked so hard to do together, did that mean anything to you?!
Cala: I… I trusted you…
Tassis: I should have known…
Darach: …
Alaric: Can you say nothing?!
Darach: …

[Los Dhark then steps in front of the Acolytes as he begins to address the shaman directly.]

Los Dhark: What can you do now? He is gone now, and soon enough, so will your existence.
Kanro: What did you say…?
Los Dhark: I have all of the artifacts now in my possession! There is nothing keeping me from wreaking havoc and chaos upon your world. Everyone and everything that you love… will burn to ash… and you won’t be able to save them…
Sinai: And what makes you say that?!

[Los Dhark stops in mid turn and glances back at the shaman.]

Los Dhark: Because you’ll all be dead…

[Suddenly, all of the Acolytes jump and land before each shaman and slash them back! Not having enough time to transform, the shaman fight the Acolytes unmorphed.]

[Juto kicks and grabs Kanro by his head as he holds him up to him.]

Juto: You were never a match for my Master…
Kanro: Aaaagh!

[Chikara slams her kanabou into Sinai’s chest.]

Chikara: Now that we have your artifacts, we no longer have a use for you…
Sinai: Aaaagh!

[Hisomi slashes at Tassis with his steel fan.]

Hisomi: …
Tassis: Aaaagh!

[Cala runs to protect Sain just as Darach is about to slash at him with his Arch Crosshadow! Cala blocks and pushes Darach back just as Darach spins around and trips her as he kicks her back in the air! Cala rolls on the ground as Darach slowly approaches Sain. Alaric dashes out from the side and tackles Darach and pushes him out of Sain’s direction. Darach grabs Alaric by the waist and lifts him into the air. He spins him around before he kicks him off to one side as well. Alaric rolls on the ground trying to get up as Sain tries to understand what is happening.]

Sain: Darach… Are you really doing this to us…?
Darach: …

[Darach quickly raises his Arch Crosshadow and aims it at Sinai! Sain gasps as Darach shoots the arrow and Alaric suddenly runs out from nowhere and blocks Sinai from the arrow as the Spirit Arrow is driven into Alaric’s back!]

Alaric: Aaaaaagh!

[The other shaman gasp and yell as they notice what Alaric did to protect Sinai.]

Kanro: Alaric!
Tassis: Alaric!
Cala: Alaric!
Sain: Alaric!
Sinai: A… Alaric… why…?

[Alaric lands on the ground with blood starting to stream out of his wounds and looks up at Sinai as he lies down on the ground.]

Alaric: I am glad… Sinai… I made it just in time…

[Alaric faints on the ground as the other shaman react in anger towards a silent Darach who was standing above them looking down at Alaric’s fallen body. The other shaman yell as they quickly summon their mecha in order to barely escape with their lives and with Sain and Alaric alongside them. Darach momentarily fends off the mecha crashing into him before they dissappear in the sunlight. Darach silently stares at them leave as he hangs his Arch Crosshadow on his back once again. Darach walks away from the Ancient Forest as dusk slowly begins to fall on the battleground.]

[The scene switches to the Ancient Forest where the shaman have barely managed to return alive from their last encounter with the Acolytes. A weakened Alaric is laid down on the bed as Thoth quickly attends to his wounds.]

Thoth: Alaric! Alaric, are you alright?! It’s alright now, I will heal you… Now, come.

[Thoth begins to whisk Alaric’s bed to another area of the forest before the shaman try to ask him where he is taking him.]

Kanro: Spirit, wait! Where are you taking him?
Thoth: There is no time! I never thought it would end up like this…
Tassis: Wait… end up like what?

[Thoth vanishes into the forest with Alaric before the other shaman can follow him. The shaman try to recover as best as they can, trying to heal their own wounds with some of the mystical herbs they found in the forest.]

Cala: Hey guys… what is going on?
Kanro: I know Sinai, I’m just like you. I also don’t know.
Tassis: Spirit… he has to know something we don’t. Why did he say he never thought it would end up like this? Did he know this was going to happen?!
Cala: Calm down Tassis, we don’t know that for sure…
Tassis: Yeah, well look around Cala! We can’t just wander blind through the forest anymore! If we don’t know what’s going on around us, then we might as well be dead!
Kanro: Tassis is right… Kajura was consumed by Los Dhark, Darach is the Lost Acolyte, and somehow Spirit knows all about it. If we don’t try to make sense of things, then we could be in even greater danger than we were out there.
Tassis: Alaric nearly lost his life… he trusted Darach the most but,… why?
Cala: Why?
Tassis: Why would Darach betray us like this? He tried to kill Sain, and almost suceeded too!
Cala: Poor Sain, he must be taking this really hard… Darach was like an older brother to him.
Tassis: Agh! Why did we even trust him in the first place?! We don’t even know anything about him!
Cala: That’s not true!
Tassis: It is! We don’t know where he came from, we don’t know how he survived for 3,000 years, we don’t know why he decided to join us, and we don’t know why he decided to betray us either! For all we know, Darach was never truly a shaman in the first place…
Cala: Don’t say things like that!
Kanro: Darach’s MystiClaws were forged in the darkness, remember? He never actually told us how he got them though. For all we know…
Tassis: Los Dhark could have gven them to him…
Cala: But how? Los Dhark was trapped in the Dark Orb, remember? He couldn’t have possibly managed to have gotten to Darach without using Kajura who wasn’t revived yet.
Kanro: It all goes back to that night then… The night we became shaman…

[The shaman are silent for a moment. They all remember the feelings that they felt on that night, but unable to remember anything else.]

Sinai: I have to find Alaric!

[Sinai quickly runs into the forest to search for Alaric as tears are starting to streak down the side of her face. The other shaman are silent once again as they slowly try to remember Alaric.]

Kanro: Alaric… to think that he had to carry this burden this whole time. Always showing us the way to go. Always sacrificing himself for others.
Tassis: Alaric… he cares so much for others, he doesn’t watch out for himself. To think… that he could have gone too far this time…
Cala: Sinai must be feeling terrible right now… she never got to tell him she is in love with him.
Tassis: Yeah… wait, what? Sinai is in love with Alaric?
Kanro: Yeah, haven’t you noticed? Those two have been close to each other ever since he saved her from Kajura. She must be taking it the hardest out of all of us.
Cala: If Alaric never told her how he felt about her, I guess what happened today proved it…

[The shaman are silent for another long moment when suddenly Anubis steps out of the shadows. The shaman quickly turn and look at him as he slowly approaches them. Tassis suddenly gets angry and runs at Anubis trying to get at him but the other shaman quickly hold him back.]

Tassis: You! Just what are you playing at?! You think this is a game?! You think that sending us your “student” would just destroy us?! We are not your tools to destroy the darkness! We are human shaman with emotions and friends!
Cala: Tassis! Calm down!
Tassis: Why?! If he was the one who taught Darach everything he knows, how can you be sure he isn’t here to kill us too?

[The other shaman look at Anubis who silently looks back at them as he slowly begins to speak.]

Anubis: Sit down… there is something you must know… about Darach…

[The scene switches to a lonely and silent part of the Ancient Forest. Fog slowly looms around the ground and the trees are very dense. Sinai wanders through the forest alone trying to find Alaric and Thoth by following the faint sound of their voices. Sinai hears very faint voices in the distance as she runs towards them. Tears are streaking down the side of her face now more than ever as she fears the fate of Alaric.]

[Sinai eventually makes it to a clearing where she notices Thoth is using both his hands to try to start Alaric’s heart. Light blue light shines from his hands as Thoth is desperate to revive him. Thoth keeps on pushing and injecting more and more ancient magic into Alaric’s body as even he begins to get tired. Sinai slowly approaches Thoth, and as she gets really close, Thoth suddenly turns around and points his staff at Sinai’s face!]

Thoth: Who goes there?!
Sinai: Spirit… it’s me… Sinai.
Thoth: Agh, Sinai… I am so sorry… I have tried everything in my power.

[Sinai quickly runs over to Alaric’s side as she grabs his hand and holds it tight to her chest. Sinai begins to cry as she notices the Alaric remains motionless. Thoth slowly comes over to her and tries to comfort her as slowly the ghosts of the Ancients silently watch as Alaric’s body does not even show signs of life anymore.]

Sinai: No Spirit… it can’t end like this… Don’t tell me this is how it ends?!
Thoth: I have tried Sinai… the strength of Darach’s arrows in the presence of the dark lord once again make my healing abilities extremely weak. I am sorry…
Sinai: I can’t leave him… I have spent too much time worrying about what others might think… I have spent more than 3,000 years never knowing exactly how I felt… now I know…
Thoth: You know?

[Sinai holds Alaric’s hand tighter as her yellow body paint slowly begins to glow and wrap around her body. Thoth silently watches as Sinai kneels down next to Alaric’s body and strokes the side of his face.]

Sinai: I know that I am in love with Alaric…

[Sinai leans over and slowly kisses Alaric. Sinai’s love for Alaric is true, and so her feelings are channeling her shamanic energy through her body into Alaric’s! Alaric’s red body paint slowly begins to glow and wrap around him as well, as his hand slowly begins to move and rests on the back of Sinai’s head. The two shaman kiss each other as the love that they feel for one another has finally been reciprocated, and has brought Alaric life once again.]

Thoth: Love… it truly is the greatest power in the universe, isn’t it?

[Osiris’ ghost slowly walks over to Thoth as they both look at each other for a while before Osiris kneels down before Thoth.]

Osiris: I am so sorry things happened this way… This is all my fault…
Thoth: All of us make mistakes, and you were just trying to do what you thought was right.
Osiris: But… Set is…
Thoth: Listen… we will bring Set back to us as well. If there is anything that Set needs more than anything it’s his family again.
Osiris: Do you truly think so, brother?
Thoth: It couldn’t be more true.

[Osiris and Thoth hug each other as Alaric and Sinai slowly break from their kiss.]

Sinai: Alaric… you’re back…
Alaric: Thanks to you…
Sinai: Uh… you didn’t hear all that, did you?
Alaric: Every word…

[Alaric and Sinai kiss each other once again as Alaric wraps his arms around her waist and kisses her tentatively. The two break from their kiss once again and smile at each other as Sinai wipes away the tears from her eyes. Alaric then slowly walks over to his jacket and picks it up as well as his MysticLens.]

Sinai: Alaric, where are you going?
Alaric: To see Darach. There is something that I need to know.
Sinai: You can’t be serious! He nearly killed you!
Alaric: If he was trying to kill me… then he wouldn’t have used this Sealing Arrow to do so.
Sinai: Sealing Arrow?

[Thoth walks over and examines the arrow on the ground.]

Thoth: A Sealing Arrow, an arrow that can seal off all the bodie’s motor functions, but not strong enough to kill by itself…
Sinai: But then why couldn’t Spirit heal you then?
Thoth: It must have been the increased power behind the darkness. I couldn’t influence it at all.
Alaric: Darach must have a reason for trying to make it seem like he was trying to kill us. If Darach really did return to the darkness, then he would have shot us with a much stronger arrow than this.
Thoth: He must have known that your evolved bodies would be strong enough to handle the pain.
Alaric: I have to talk to him…

[Sinai quickly reaches out and grabs his arm. Alaric turns to look at her.]

Sinai: What if you don’t come back this time?

[Alaric takes out his father’s arrowhead necklace and hands it to Sinai. He kisses Sinai on her cheek before he turns away.]

Alaric: I will come back. I promise you… I will heal his heart.

[Alaric walks towards the direction of the forest’s clearing as the others watch him leave.]

[The scene switches back to the other shaman, where Anubis has begun to tell them Darach’s story.]

Anubis: 3,000 years ago, on that night… the shamanic village where you five lived together as friends came under attack. A dark being created by the souls of dead shaman laid waste to the village. The dark being had five powerful warriors who he called his Acolytes of Darkness. Each of them was a master of their own dark arts and with incredible speed covered the village in darkness. One of those Acolytes was named Darach, and he was ordered to steal away the souls of the young shaman.
Kanro: The young shaman… that must have been us!
Tassis: 3,000 years ago… I still can’t remember that much, but this I do remember.
Anubis: However, when the moment came for Darach to execute the younglings, he just couldn’t bring himself to do it. He turned on his dark master, and tried to protect the younglings. I saw with my own eyes his dark master thrust his hand through him and slowly suck out his soul.
Cala: Oh no!
Kanro: Darach…
Tassis: What have we done?
Anubis: I intervened, and managed to keep him at a distance from Darach. I told him it was no longer safe here, and told him to run and hide in the Spirit Forest where they wouldn’t be able to find him.
Cala: And then what happened?
Anubis: After the war was over… I went in search of him in the Spirit Forest. Once I found him, I told him I needed him. He asked me why I was so prepared to trust him after what had happened during the war. I told him that I had found his heart on that night, and was searching for a way to heal it.
Cala: You found… his heart.
Tassis: That moment he decided to spare us, protect us, just what did he see in us that night?
Kanro: Darach, to think that a being created by darkness… could have found his heart…
Anubis: However, there was a problem that we came to find with him.
Kanro: Problem?
Anubis: His dark master had only granted him a temporary life. If he was to stay away from the dark influence of his master for too long, he would lose his life and die.
Cala: Oh no!
Tassis: So, just what did you do?
Anubis: We needed him to become a shaman.
Kanro: A shaman?
Anubis: By becoming a shaman we would be able to grant him a second life, a life that would be able to outlast his Acolyte life. But a person must undergo a rite of passage in order to become a shaman. That is why we sent him to the Spirit Forest, that is where Alaric found him in the darkness, that is where he came to encounter you again after several years.
Kanro: That makes sense… he used both his Acolyte powers as well as his own shamanism to forge his own MystiClaws… that is how he was able to transform.
Anubis: But, Darach has lived now for more than 3,000 years silently watching over you until the day your five would awaken once again. Every day he spent waiting, he was counting down the days he had left.
Tassis: That is why he was in such a hurry to help us evolve… to become stronger…
Kanro: He wanted to use the most of his life to help us defeat the dark master who showed him nothing but darkness…
Cala: Oh Darach… why couldn’t we see it sooner?
Tassis: But then why did he betray us like this? Why did he suddenly go back to his dark master?

[Anubis goes silent for a moment, and slowly paces around the forest. He stops at a small cave drawing of a raven engraved in a rock formation and strokes it slowly as he faces the shaman once again.]

Anubis: Darach won’t die until he knows that you five have become strong enough to defeat his master. Because his shamanic life has recently started to end, he rejoined the darkness of his master in order to live long enough to see you defeat him… from the shadows.
Kanro: So he betrayed us… because he believed in us…
Cala: But it’s wrong.
Anubis: What?
Cala: It’s wrong for Darach to think like that! Even though all he wants to do is help us, can’t he see that the six of us have been stronger when we fight together? We have to remind him just why we need him. We need him with us, fighting alongside us! Darach… is a shaman just like us!
Tassis: Right!
Kanro: I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Anubis: Well then, what will you do now?
Kanro: What we always do… except this time… there will be six of us that will transcend this time!

[The other shaman nod in approval as Anubis grins. Suddenly, Thoth appears and tells them the news.]

Thoth: You guys, it’s Alaric.
Tassis: Alaric! Is he alright?!
Cala: How is he?
Thoth: We managed to heal him, but he has gone to fight Darach on his own.
All: On his own?!
Kanro: Come on you guys, let’s bring back Darach. Together.
All: Right.

[The shaman dash outside exiting the forest as Thoth talks to Anubis.]

Thoth: You told them, didn’t you?
Anubis: I didn’t tell them everything just yet.
Thoth: Brother, there is something I need you to know. Me and Osiris have found a way to bring him back.
Anubis: I already told you, he is gone. We can no longer bring him back to us.
Thoth: Darach told me something before he left. I believe that it will work.
Anubis: I ceretainly hope that you are right…

[The scene switches to the city where Alaric just arrived to the same place where he last fought the Acolytes. There, he closes his eyes for a moment and senses Darach’s presence flowing through the wind. He turns around and sees Darach silently facing him from afar. Alaric slowly walks towards him before he stops a certain distance away from him. Sain is seen glancing silently from behind a nearby building as he overhears their conversation.]

Alaric: Darach…
Darach: Alaric… alive, from the looks of it…
Alaric: You know you never intended to kill me.
Darach: Should I be surprised?
Alaric: Why did you fall to the darkness?
Darach: I could never escape from it in the first place…
Alaric: Don’t say that. I heard what Kon said back then. Sain was the light that was keeping you from falling to the darkness.
Darach: He was merely a child I used to my advantage.
Alaric: Is that why you tried to attack him? You felt that if you eliminated the one thing that kept you from falling to the darkness, it would make obeying your master easier.
Darach: …
Alaric: I am right, aren’t I? You love Sain.
Darach: You know nothing. My master has promised me new life, a chance to be reborn again! I can live amongst the gods!
Alaric: Darach, you and I both know, that is not what you want…
Darach: You never knew anything about me.
Alaric: If that’s true… then kill me.

[Alaric spreads his arms to either side of his body and closes his eyes as the shaman appear around both sides of Alaric and Darach. Darach glances at them for a moment, and then loads a Spirit Arrow into his Arch Crosshadow and aims it at Alaric’s chest.]

Darach: That was your last mistake…

[The scene switches to Abyss Cavern, where Los Dhark is seen sitting upon his throne watching the confrontation. He silently smiles to himself as he rests his hands on the ancient artifacts lying beside him.]

Los Dhark: Everything falls into place…

[The shaman all yell at Darach to stop what he is about to do but to no avail, as Darach releases the Spirit Arrow as it leaves the Arch Crosshadow and makes it’s way towards Alaric. Will Alaric survive this decisive confrontation? Can Darach overcome the darkness once again? Find out next time when Shaman Sentai Mysticjar, returns!]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Los Dhark: You have done well, my warrior…
Darach: I am at your mercy, my Master.
…
Sain: My friends need me! Do you not care about them at all?!
Island Mystic: The only one I care about Sain, is you.
…
Tiki: Unite all of your MystiClaws within me! It’s the only thing strong enough to defeat them.
Blue: This is for Alaric…
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Los Dhark: Shamanic Transcendance…
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 40- Ancient Warfare

by SpecialForm12, Oct 18, 2016, 1:14:18 AM
Journals / Personal
[We continue from where we left off last episode. Alaric is facing Darach alone. complete in his resolution that Darach is still pure of heart, he risks his own life in order to prove his worth. The shaman watch as the fated confrontation begins to unfold before their very eyes. But then…]

Darach: That was your last mistake.

[Darach loads a Spirit Arrow into his Arch Crosshadow and takes aim at Alaric’s chest. Alaric remains still, he does not move a muscle. Darach locks on as he slowly twists his Spirit Arrow as if he is taunting him. Alaric still remains unphased. Darach takes one step forward, tilts his head down, and then shoots. The shaman all gasp as the Spirit Arrow shoots its way towards Alaric at an extremely fast speed. Dark energy surrounds the arrow as a raven shape forms around it. The shaman yell out to Alaric, but it is too late…]

Alaric: Agh! … Hm?

[Alaric looks up to see that Sain has managed to catch the Spirit Arrow in midair, inches away from Alaric’s chest! the Spirit Arrow’s dark energy sizzles out in Sain’s hand as Darach comes to notice it as well.]

Darach: What?

[Sain drops the arrow as it falls to the floor. Sain’s body is covered in golden body paint!]

Sinai: S… Sain?
Kanro: It… it can’t be!
Tassis: Sain is… impossible…
Cala: Sain has… he has…
Alaric: Sain has become a shaman…
Sain: I'm… a shaman?

[Suddenly, the sky gets dark as the figure of Los Dhark appears in the dark sky.]

Los Dhark: Darach… return now. The situation has become most interesting…
Darach: Yes, Master.

[Darach spins around and vanishes in a cloud of darkness before the other shaman could say anything beforehand. The other shaman look in wonder at Sain’s body, as the golden body paint slowly begins to fade. From a distance, the Island Mystic is watching carefully.]

Alaric: Sain… you…
Sinai: You became a shaman… But… how?
Sain: I… I don’t know either…
Island Mystic: But I do.

[The shaman turn and look at the Island Mystic who is walking towards them. The Island Mystic points a finger at Sain.]

Island Mystic: That, is the sign of significant progress being made in his training.
Kanro: Training?
Island Mystic: Yes. We needed him to become a shaman to be able to handle the Fated Sundial’s power, correct? Is this not what is to be expected?
Tassis: I guess, but…
Cala: It’s so sudden…
Island Mystic: That’s good. That means that we are that much closer to unlocking your hidden abilities.
Sain: My… hidden abilities?
Island Mystic: That’s right. But their hidden and we’re surely not gonna be able to find them here now are we? Come on, let’s get back to your training.

[The Island Mystic grabs Sain’s arm but Sain suddenly pulls back. The Island Mystic stares back at Sain wondering what exactly he is thinking.]

Island Mystic: Come on now, what’s wrong?
Sain: Do you not care?
Island Mystic: What?
Sain: Darach has joined with Los Dhark, Alaric was nearly killed by Darach, and it almost happened once again and all you can think about is my training!
Island Mystic: A near death experience is only natural when becoming a shaman, right? All of you underwent your own rite of passage, remember? That’s a trial by fire if anything else. Alaric and the others should naturally know that death can easily come at any time, and no matter when, they must be ready to face it. Isn’t that right?
Kanro: Although I hate to admit it… he’s right.
Tassis: We all have gone through countless challenges in order to become shaman.
Sinai: I think we were about Sain’s age too.
Cala: It must be really hard for Sain to undergo this right now.

[Alaric looks down at Sain as he sees him clenching his fist.]

Sain: If becoming a shaman means putting my friends’ life at risk… then I don’t want to be one anymore!

[Sain runs away from the shaman as he makes his way towards another part of the ciy. Some of the shaman try to follow him, but Alaric holds them back.]

Alaric: No, let him go. I think all he needs right now is some space to breathe. Give him some time.
Kanro: Alright…
Tassis: Makes sense, Sain has gone through a lot recently.
Sinai: But haven’t you guys noticed? Alaric is back!

[Silence.]

All: Aaaah?! Alarc is back?! But, how?!
Alaric: Let’s just say, someone managed to finally heal my heart.

[Alaric grabs Sinai’s hand as he smiles at her and she smiles back.]

Tassis: Oh? Did something happen in there that we don’t know about?
Kanro: I guess we may never know. Wink wink.
Cala: Sinai… you finally did it!
Sinai: Me? Oh, I didn’t do anything, really…
Alaric: I was healed thanks to all of you. If it wasn’t for your hopes and dreams supporting me, I wouldn’t be here right now.
Tassis: Aw man, but seriously though, what’s with the “I just revived so let’s go get killed again” thing? You’re back now, and that’s whats important.
Kanro: I agree with Tassis. We five are a team, we’re best friends so no matter what don’t think that your own life is forfeit. We are all in this mess together so I guess you’re just gonna have to live with us then!
Alaric: Haha! That I don’t mind at all! And you guys, I am truly sorry. I should have told you guys what I was trying to do. We’re a team, and if we don’t work as one, then we might as well not be here. I love you guys.
Tassis: Well, as long as you got it, alright?
Cala: Don’t scare us like that again, okay?
Alaric: I won’t, I promise.
Sinai: You guys must be starving! Come on, I cooked some fish earlier so I hope you guys like it!
Tassis: It isn’t that riverbed mudfish that you found two weeks ago is it? I nearly died with that kind of poison!
Sinai: Well, its gonna spoil anyway so I figure…
Tassis: Okay, now you’ve done it!

[Tassis playfully chases Sinai back into the forest as the other shaman follow. Alaric stops for a moment as he looks back at his team playing around and enjoying themselves.]

Alaric: We’re best friends, and best friends tell each other everything, right?

[Alaric holds up his MystiClaw.]

Alaric: No matter how strong the truth may be…
Cala: Hey Alaric, are you coming or what?
Alaric: I’m on my way guys!

[Alaric runs over to join the other shaman as his MystiClaw hangs from his necklace.]

[The scene switches to Abyss Cavern, where Darach is seen kneeling before Los Dhark in his throne.]

Los Dhark: You have done well, my warrior…
Darach: I am at your mercy, my Master. Is there a reason why you only summoned me, Master?
Los Dhark: You saw it too, didn’t you?
Darach: Sir?
Los Dhark: Those inferior shaman have found the descendant… and managed to give him a little boost as well…
Darach: I know, Master. However, I do not believe that the presence of the descendant will be significant enough to interfere with the ritual.
Los Dhark: I know… yet something seems to be bothering me…
Darach: What is it, Master?
Los Dhark: I sensed another presence there as well… one that I hadn’t felt in a very long time…
Darach: One of the shaman, sir?
Los Dhark: No, this one seemed… stronger…
Darach: Stronger, Master?

[Los Dhark rises from his throne and begins to pace around the room and around Darach. Darach remains kneeled as he silently observes his dark master circle the room.]

Los Dhark: I fear, that there are only a few here who I can trust with the ritual. You understand this, don’t you?
Darach: Of course, Master.
Los Dhark: Darach… come the ritual… I don’t think we need the others anymore.
Darach: The others…
Los Dhark: When the time of the ritual finally arrives, I want you to eliminate the other Acolytes for me.
Darach: Why trust me with such an order, Master?
Los Dhark: Because, you are the only one who I trust anymore…

[Darach feels a cold shiver down his spine.]

Darach: Why me, Master? I fought against you as a shaman for so long.
Los Dhark: And yet, you never once intended to attack me. You knew that your life was slipping away and only I could help you get it back. You were lost…
Darach: So then, that time…

[Darach remembers the time where Los Dhark told him he was running low on Spirit Arrows before the shaman overcame their rituals and gained Ritual Form.]

Los Dhark: I knew that you would eventually join me. After all, you were an Acolyte lost… now found…

[From around the corner, Chikara overheard what the two were talking about as she clenches her fist in anger.]

Chikara: Our Master… is just using us… First Kon, and now I’m next.

[Los Dhark is seen pacing around Darach for a while. He then grabs Darach’s Arch Crosshadow and Spirit Arrows.]

Los Dhark: You won’t be needing these anymore now will you? Relics of a past forgotten…

[Los Dhark tosses the weapon across the room as he walks away from Darach who seems to be hiding something in his cloak.]

[The scene switches to the city where Sain is staring at the ruins where his home used to be. He sulks there for a moment until he silently begins to cry as he remembers all of the good times he spent with his family there.]

Sain: Mom… Dad… I miss you guys so much…

[Tears begin to streak down the side of Sain’s face as he continues to remember his parents. From a distance away, the Island Mystic stands watching him for a while before he walks up to him slowly. He crouches down next to Sain as he also stares at the ruins of his home.]

Island Mystic: So this was your home, huh? You lost your parents here…
Sain: It’s true I wanted to become a shaman…
Island Mystic: Hm?
Sain: But I thought it would make it easier to bring back my parents. Now, everything just seems so intense, I don’t know what to do.
Island Mystic: So, you miss your parents is that it? You want them back so badly that you would even become a shaman to do so, and now you are reluctant to use that same power you showed today in order to accomplish that, correct?
Sain: What would you know?! You can’t understand how I feel! All of a sudden I have all this pressure to become a shaman, and not once can I just get what I want and be with my parents again?! It’s so unfair!

[The Island Mystic rises up and looks down at Sain from above.]

Sain: You didn’t even care about the others, so why do push me so hard?
Island Mystic: Because Sain… the only one I care about, is you.
Sain: What…?
Island Mystic: 10,000 years ago, I lost my family to Gilgamesh, the first Ancient to walk the land. I had a brother who sacrificed himself to make sure that I lived on. He was not a shaman like I was. He knew that was not the path he would have chosen to take. And yet, when the time came, he fought to the very end and died for what he believed in. The only reason why I am alive now is thanks to him.
Sain: You… you are?
Island Mystic: I swore that I would transcend time, and cross through various generations to help countless civilizations fight the immortal darkness of our past. I live now knowing, that no matter what the risk or the danger I am prepared to give myself up for what I believe in.
Sain: I’m so sorry… I didn’t know…

[The Island Mystic walks around Sain and faces the sun in the distance.]

Island Mystic: If you thought I was training you to become a shaman Sain, then you were wrong.
Sain: Huh?
Island Mystic: I am training you… to be my successor.
Sain: What? Your successor?! I can’t do that, there is no way I am near as ready as you…

[The Island Mystic quickly covers Sain’s mouth with his hand.]

Island Mystic: Alright, it’s decided! We have a lot of work to do.
Sain: Work? What do you mean work?
Island Mystic: I see a golden light in the sun…

[The Island Mystic walks away as Sain follows after him.]

[The scene switches to the Ancient Forest where the shaman are busy eating the cooked fish that Sinai made.]

Tassis: Man, I wonder how Sain is doing right now?
Kanro: He should come and join us! I think that would make him feel better.
Cala: Yeah! I think so too!
Sinai: That sounds like a good idea. I should contact him.
Alaric: Don’t you guys think it’s a little strange just how fast Sain is becoming a shaman?
Tassis: That’s true.
Kanro: I always thought of it as he being really motivated to become a shaman that made him grow so strong, but I never thought that it would happen so soon.
Cala: Yeah, it kinda makes me wonder what the Island Mystic is teaching him.
Sinai: That’s strange, they’re not answering.
Tassis: Maybe it’s because they don’t have a phone.
Alaric: Good one! They might still need some time to themselves, just give it a minute or so.

[Just then, the Totem Tri-Cannon jumps up on the table in front of them.]

Tiki: So you guys… I don’t know how this information will properly process through your heads but, an Acolyte has been sensed attacking the city! You guys gotta go!
Alaric: Oh man! Let’s do this! And would it kill you to be nice for once?
Tiki: I don’t know, would it?
Kanro: Let’s go.
All: Right.
Alaric: I gotta have a talk with you later.
Tiki: Oh what joy…

[The shaman grab the Totem Tri-Cannon and rush to the city. There, they see a ReliCreature running around and wrapping people in ancient-looking bandages. Several people have already been found lying on the ground completely wrapped up in these bandages. he shaman arrive and confront the ReliCreature.]

Tassis: ReliCreature! What are you trying to do?
Papyrux: Master?
Kanro: Did he just call us Master?
Sinai: Yeah, I think he did.

[Chikara appears behind the ReliCreature and confronts the shaman directly as well.]

Chikara: Shaman, you’re here…
Alaric: Chikara… what are you doing here?
Chikara: Proving my worth to my Master. What you see before you are the soulless bodies of hundreds of people. This alone should be able to raise the Fated Hourglass five times faster than normal.
Sinai: How can you do this…
Chikara: To put it simply, I found this ReliCreature hidden within the depths of the Abyss longing for a master. By using his power to steal souls, I will use him to summon the ritual myself!
Alaric: Like we’ll let you! Guys, let’s do this!
All: Right!
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman! AquaShaman! LandShaman! ForestShaman! WindShaman!
Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Pink: Shaman of the Wind! MysticPink!
Red: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time! Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!
Red: Let’s charge ‘em!
Chikara: Papyrux, take them down.
Papyrux: Yes… Master.

[Papyrux attacks Red, Blue and Yellow as Green and Pink attack Chikara. Papyrux uses his bandages to wrap up individual limbs of the shaman and instantly they begin to feel weak. Papyrux wraps Red’s wrist which starts to shake and tremble causing him to let go of his TalonSword. Papyrux wraps up Blue’s leg as it also shakes and quivers which causes Blue to trip and fall down. Papyrux wraps up Yellow’s arm which makes it shake and tremble as well as her arm relaxes completely to one side. Papyrux then spins around as the bandages slash at the shaman which causes them to roll back on the ground. Unable to stand or hold their weapons they try to fight back as best as they can.]

[Green and Pink engage Chikara as she pulls out her giant kanabou and uses it to slam the two shaman back. Green uses his ViperWhip to try to snatch it away, but Chikara spins it around and knocks Green back with it instead! Pink trues to go for the legs using her FrillShield, but Chikara dodges and uses her kanabou to bakance and flip over Pink before sending her flying back against the ground. The two shaman struggle to rise up as Chikara uses her kanabou as a cannon and shoots a powerful stream of energy that hits the two shaman hard!]

Red: Wanna switch?
Green: Please!

[The two shaman flip as Papyrux and Chikara try to hit them and they end up hitting each other. Red fights using only his legs as he flips to dodge Chikara’s kanabou swings and attacks, and when she swings down, Red kicks it to the side and jump kicks Chikara back!]

Pink: Oooh, nice one Alaric!
Red: Well, I gotta make up for this now don’t I?

[Red holds up his floppy hand so that Pink can see it. Pink is disgusted but uses her FrillShield to knock Chikara back again as she tries to rise up once again.]

Red: Shall we finish this?
Pink: We shall.
Red: Uh, I think you need to help me with this.
Pink: Sure thing.

[Pink puts on her MagnaDestiny and then helps Red put on his. They attach their MagnaDestiny as they face Chikara as they transform. Pink pushes the knuckles while Red has to lightly slap his. The MagnaDestiny begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Aztec! Greek!

[Both shaman transform into their Ritual Forms as their golden armor appears and covers their bodies. They stand facing Chikara as she begins to attack them as well. The other shaman quickly draw out their MagnaDestiny and try to attach it to their shaking limbs but find that the weakness is starting to spread across the sides of their bodies as well!]

Blue: Agh! This stupid weakness!
Green: Hold still! I’ll put it in place for you.
Blue: This is so embarrassing.

[Green tries to attach the MagnaDestiny to Blue’s arm but it is starting to flop as well and cannot connect. The same goes for Yellow, whose arm is lying on the ground. Papyrux uses his bandages to wrap all three shaman in the chest and lifts them high up into the air. The shaman feel the drain as they become weaker just as a bright light shoots out from far away and hits Papyrux’s back causing him to roll on the ground and unravel the shaman. The shaman hit the ground but try to see who sent that blast. They turn only to see the Island Mystic holding the Totem Tri-Canon aimed at the ReliCreature!]

Island Mystic: Forget something?
Aztec: Island Mystic…
Island Mystic: It’s about time I showed these guys some true firepower!

[The Island Mystic throws the Totem Tri-Cannon in the air as he spins around and removes a jacket sleeve to reveal the MysticRevitalizer!]

Island Mystic: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticRevitalizer: TormentaHeart! DestinyStart! LegacyShaman!

[The Island Mystic’s golden body paint covers his body as a golden ram energy aura wraps around his body as he is transformed into MysticGold!]

Gold: Shaman of the Storm! MysticGold!
Yellow: MysticGold…
Aztec: I get to see this miraculous form once again…
Gold: Watch and learn. This is how a veteran fights ReliCreatures!
Chikara: Get him too! If we kill the teacher, the shaman will be lost!
Gold: Sorry to burst your bubble, but I just ain’t ready to die yet.
Chikara: Destroy him.
Gold: Bring it on!

[Gold begins to attack as he flips over Papyrux and shoots him various times with the Totem Tri-Cannon. Papyrux stumbles back as Gold runs straight at him shooting multiple shots from the Totem Tri-Cannon causing him to roll back on the ground. Chikara swings at him with her kanabou but he ducks and blocks it with his SyringeSpear. He flips up her kanabou and slashes across her chest with his ancient weapon. Chikara is knocked back when Gold uses his SyringeSpear to lift himself off the ground and kick Chikara backwards that sends her flying back! Chikara recovers and tries to shoot him with her kanabou but he dodges and jumps as he strikes the SyringeSpear into Chikara’s chest!]

Chikara: What is this…?!
Gold: SyringeSpear! FatalInjection!

[Gold pushes down on the back of the SyringeSpear and injects a massive amount of shamanic energy into Chikara’s body which sends her blasting back as she crashes into a nearby building wall. Gold takes out the Totem Tri-Cannon and tosses it to Aztec and he grabs it.]

Gold: Here, you finish it.
Aztec: Finish it?
Tiki: What? Don’t quit on me now bonehead! Insert your MystiClaws inside me to unleash a powerful attack! Remember, only three at a time!
Aztec: Will do. Guys, toss me your MystiClaws!
All: Right!

[Blue and Green use their minimum strength to toss Aztec their own MystiClaws. Aztec takes his own MystiClaw out and inserts the three into the ToTem Tri-Cannon as it begins to speak.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Angarika! A’hoe’a! Jangal!

[Aztec cocks the Totem Tri-Cannon three times and aims it at Papyrux.]

Aztec: First things first. We take care of him!
Totem Tri-Cannon: Elemental Triumvirate!
Aztec: Totem Tri-Cannon! Elemental Triumvirate!

[Aztec shoots and a shamanic energy snake, stallion, and falcon shoot out each covered in nature, water, and fire shamanic energy as they charge in a single beam that hits Papyrux directly and destroys him! As Papyrux explodes in the distance, the other shaman quickly recover their energy and join up with Aztec. Aztec turns and aims the Totem Tri-Cannon at Chikara as he begins to switch out the MystiClaws.]

Aztec: Try this on for size!

[Aztec switches out Blue and Green’s MystiClaws for Yellow and Pink’s as he inserts them into the Totem Tri-Cannon it begins to speak once again.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Angarika! Khamsin! Wynnd!

[Aztec cocks the Totem Tri-Cannon three times once again and it continues to speak.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Sabaku Strike!
Aztec: Totem Tri-Cannon! Sabaku Strike!

[Aztec shoots the attack that shoots shamanic energy forms of a flacon, panther, and lizard covered in their elemental shamanic energies as they charge towards Chikara and Gold. Gold quickly wraps Chikara’s hands behind her back and holds her in place ready to take the attack. Suddenly, Darach shoots out of nowhere as a dark shadow and slashes Gold’s back which releases Chikara from his grasp and shoots three Spirit Arrows at the attack which destroys it in midair! The shaman are astonished at the speed to which Darach had defended Chikara and face him.]

Aztec: Darach…
Darach: Sorry, but now is not the time for her destruction.
Chikara: Then, my master…

[Darach takes a few steps towards the shaman before he stops and throws his Arch Crosshadow and Spirit Arrows into the sky as a dark shadow covers the sun and lands before the shaman and Darach. The dark figure rises as Los Dhark in his true form is seen holding Darach’s shamanic weapons in his hand.]

Aztec: Los Dhark…
Gold: Los Dhark I presume… or should I call you by your real name… Set, God of Death.
Los Dhark: Ah, I haven’t heard that name in centuries…

[Los Dhark walks over to Gold who is lying on the ground and crouches down before him.]

Los Dhark: Old friend, it’s good to see you after all these years.
Gold: I wish I could say the same to you…
Los Dhark: Two deities surviving the span of time… allow me to show you just what I have learned... from you…

[Los Dhark walks over to the shaman as he loads a Spirit Arrow in the Arch Crosshadow and shoots it towards the sky.]

Los Dhark: Shamanic Transcendance…

[Los Dhark shoots the Spirit Arrow towards the sky as dark energy covers his body and transforms him into a dark and ancient form of MysticDusk. He stands facing the shaman covered in dark and red energy as the shaman feel his power.]

Dhark: Shaman of the Apocalypse! MysticDhark!
Aztec: MysticDhark…?!
Dhark: And now Master… I have surpassed you once again.
Aztec: What?!

[Dhark walks past Gold once again before he turns and glances back at him slightly.]

Dhark: I should thank you… if it wasn’t for you, I never would have become such an exceptional shaman…
Aztec: The Island Mystic… made Los Dhark into a shaman…?!

[How will the shaman confront this sudden realization? Their ancient friend, the first shaman, the Island Mystic is revealed to be Los Dhark’s past shamanic master! Just what will become of our shaman now? How can they fight an enemy using the same power as them? Next episode, Los Dhark’s past is revealed as the shaman fight the dark master in a decisive battle that will decide their fates!]

NEXT TIME, ON MYSTICJAR:

Aztec: Agh! I… can’t… move!
Dhark: Enjoy watching the death of your students, Master…
Gold: No!
…
Osiris: This war goes back 10,000 years ago… it started with us as brothers…
Thoth: Fate changed us in ways we could never have imagined…
Anubis: Some for the better… others for the worse…
…
Wind: Darach, are you sure about this?
Darach: I just need more time…
…
Island Mystic: Sain… I have made many mistakes in my past, but if there is anything that I know I can do now, is to help you defeat Los Dhark.
Sain: How do you know I am ready?
Island Mystic: I can see it in your heart. Become the Shaman of the Storm, Sain. Become MysticGold.
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 41- Shaman of the Apocalypse

by SpecialForm12, Oct 29, 2016, 9:15:05 PM
Journals / Personal
[The episode continues where we left off last. The shaman have just been faced with the realization that the Island Mystic was the ancient shamanic master of Los Dhark. Just as when the shaman learn this dark truth, Los Dhark uses Darach’s Spirit Arrows to transform himself into the terrifying Shaman of the Apocalypse. The shaman try to recover from their previous fight against Chikara and the ReliCreature, as they face off against their greatest enemy yet…]

Aztec: You… made Los Dhark… a shaman…?!

[Gold looks down at the ground without saying anything. Dhark steps in front of him blocking the shaman as he confronts them in his newly transformed state. Aztec draws his TalonSword and readies himself as the others also assume fighting stances. The tension is high as Dhark slowly paces towards the shaman.]

Aztec: Come on you guys… we can take him. Shamanic Transcendance!
MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Edo! Ankh! Aboriginal!

[The MagnaDestiny quickly transforms the other three shaman into Ritual Form as they confront Dhark. It’s five on one, but for some reason, the shaman fear the odds are not in their favor. Dhark stops for a moment and spreads his arms wide as if to taunt the shaman.]

Dhark: Come.
Aboriginal: With pleasure…
Aztec: No Tassis! It’s a trap!

[It’s too late. Aboriginal runs up to Dhark just as his visor shines a bright red and a sudden red flash of light hits Aboriginal completely stopping him in place!]

Aboriginal: What’s… this?! I… can’t move!
Dhark: So… you wish to be the first to die?
Aztec: Like we’ll let you!

[The other shaman quickly rush at Dhark before he can touch Aboriginal. The shaman use their own weapons and fight against Dhark in close combat. But Dhark is fast, and he is able to quickly dodge and evade all of their attacks at once! Dhark blocks both Edo and Ankh’s weapons and pushes them back as he grabs the FrillShield in mid air and launches it back at Greek who is hit as she rolls back on the ground. Dhark quickly draws out a Spirit Arrow and shoots it at Aboriginal who can’t move when suddenly Aztec cuts it down with his TalonSword and shoots spirit darts at Dhark. Dhark sees them and his body paint glows and fades quickly as he jumps back and grabs all of the spirit darts with one hand! He hurls them back as they strike Aztec and he rolls back against the ground. Edo and Ankh jump and flip over him as they both press their MagnaDestiny as it begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Hawaii! Kamehameha Tsunami!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Egypt! Tutankhamun Pyramid!

[Both large attacks manifest behind the shaman as they are fighting Dhark and they both backflip backwards and duck when they land as the two giant attacks come crashing towards Dhark at full speed! Dhark is unfazed as he jumps forward and extends both his hands as his body paint flashes quickly once again as he uses both his hands to completely stop the attack! He closes both his hands in a fist to reveal the shamanic energy handprint he placed on both attacks had completely stopped them in their place!]

Dhark: Caveprint… Kaboom.

[Both attacks explode in mid air as the shaman can only watch in horror as Dhark grabs Ankh in a chokehold and lifts her off the ground into the air. Aztec rushes angrily at Dhark as he tries to slash him with his TalonSword but Dhark’s visor flashes red again causing Aztec to be unable to move as well!]

Aztec: Agh! I… can’t… move!
Dhark: Enjoy watching the deaths of your students, Master…
Gold: No!

[Dhark tosses Ankh against the ground as Dhark pulls back his hand. His body paint appears once again as the palm of his hand begins to glow red and black. Gold tries to run over to Aztec to try and save him but it is too late.]

Dhark: Shamanic Transcendance! Ritual Destruction!

[Dhark slams his hand into Aztec’s immobile chest as dark shamanic energy flows across his body from the impact. Aztec is weakened, but cannot stop what happens next. The other shaman watch in horror as Aztec’s Ritual Form shatters and leaves Alaric’s body! Red remains in his basic form, but he can no longer continue as he collapses onto the ground at Dhark’s feet.]

Edo: Alaric!
Ankh: Alaric!
Aboriginal: Alaric!
Greek: Alaric!
Gold: Alaric… what have I done…?
Dhark: You see Master… I have learned what you were so afraid to teach me. Shamanic Obliterations.
Gold: How… could you…?!
Dhark: It took me longer than I thought it would… sending all those dead ReliCreatures from the underworld was good training, and so was eating Kon’s soul…
Gold: You… the Great Spirit will never recognize you…
Dhark: You’re right… I have far surpassed the Great Spirit anyways.

[Gold runs at Dhark with his weapon drawn as Dhark takes out the Arch Crosshadow and walks towards him as well. The other shaman quickly rush over to Red who is lying on the ground unable to move. Darach watches silently from afar as the other shaman tend to a fallen Red. Darach grips the object in his hand tighter, still without saying a word.]

Edo: Alaric! Alaric! Can you hear us?!
Ankh: Alaric! Answer us! Please!
Greek: Alaric! Please be alright!
Aboriginal: Come on Alaric… hang in there buddy!

[Dhark blocks Gold’s weapon as he twists it around and holds him in a headlock as he knees his helmet before shooting him back with a Spirit Arrow which sends Gold flying back against a building. Dhark gets bored and snaps his fingers. Suddenly, a giant shadow of Dusk Dai-Oh is cast above the city as Dusk Dai-Oh begins to destroy everything in sight! The city is in flames and people are in a desperate need of help! The shaman quickly notice what is going on.]

Edo: The city is in flames!
Greek: We have to do something!
Ankh: But… Alaric…

[Suddenly, Dhark turns to face the shaman as he shoots a Spirit Arrow in their direction. Out of nowhere, a giant ankh symbol appears before the shaman that blocks the attack from hitting them! It’s Thoth and Anubis!]

Edo: Thoth! Anubis! What are you doing here?
Thoth: No time to explain. You guys handle the city, we will handle Dhark.
Greek: But he’s too strong!
Anubis: Go! Now!

[Thoth quickly wraps his two giant spirit wings around Aboriginal’s body and it manages to break the paralysis spell. The shaman quickly regroup as Dhark slashes Gold back and he rolls on the ground behind him. Thoth and Anubis quickly draw their golden staffs and charge at Dhark. The three clash against each other as powerful godlike shamanic energy begins to flow out of their weapons after every clash. The shaman quickly summon Shaman-Oh as Gold runs over to Red’s body and carries him into the forest away from the fighting. Shaman-Oh faces off against Dusk Dai-Oh as they both begin to fight.]

[The scene switches to the Ancient Forest where Gold rests Red’s body up against a tree. Gold approaches him and inserts Red’s MystiClaw into his MysticRevitalizer as he takes hold of his hand.]

Gold: Now listen Alaric, I’m holding your hand right now not out of romantic interest but to restore your shamanic energy. Okay, now that we got that out of the way…
MysticRevitalizer: Angarika! Shaman of the Sun!
Gold: Shamanic Transcendance! Ritual Restoration!

[Red’s body paint starts to wrap around his body, but slowly gets filled up with gold shamanic energy as Gold is seen sharing some of his own shamanic energy with him. Once the transfer of energy is complete, Gold cancels his transformation and collapses into the grass out of exhaustion. Red slowly comes to as he opens his eyes and sits himself up straight again as he too cancels his transformation. He squints and notices the Island Mystic is lying before him.]

Island Mystic: Yo!
Alaric: Why… did you save me?
Island Mystic: Oh my bad, did you not want to be saved? I don’t think I heard a thank you.
Alaric: I’ll thank you after you explain. Why did you teach Los Dhark shamanism?
Island Mystic: Alright, I guess I kinda walked right into that one.
Alaric: Where are the others? Are they alright?!
Island Mystic: They’re busy fighting a possessed Dusk Dai-Oh sent by Set to destroy your friends so he can steal their souls but other than that, yeah they’re alright.
Alaric: They’re what now?!
Island Mystic: Look, you wanna hear the story of Los Dhark or what?
Alaric: Save it for later, I have some friends that need me right now.
Island Mystic: Well, I figured you would say that. I’m coming too.
Alaric: You are?
Island Mystic: Whether you believe it or not this is my mess and I need to be the one to fix it.
Alaric: Alright, let’s go.
Island Mystic: Oh, by the way, Set has harnessed the ability to shatter your shamanic forms. Luckily I shared some of my own shamanic energy with you to temporarily restore your Ritual Form. You shouldn’t use it until you are fully healed though.
Alaric: I understand.

[The Island Mystic and Alaric walk out towards the scene of the battle. As they look out at it all the Island Mystic speaks to Alaric.]

Island Mystic: Alaric, whether you decide to believe it or not, Set is planning to eliminate shaman from the face of the Earth. I want to believe there is still some good in him.
Alaric: You truly believe in that?
Island Mystic: I want you to find a way to restore him. Shaman have done nothing but heal people’s hearts for generations. I want you to find a way to heal his.
Alaric: Man! You always ask for the hard stuff now don’t you?
Island Mystic: Haha! I always know I can count on you.
Alaric: So, I guess we’re doing this?
Island Mystic: Let’s do it!
Both: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman!
MysticRevitalizer: TormentaHeart! DestinyStart! LegacyShaman!
Red: Mask Kaiten!
MysticLens: Mask Kaiten! Bull of Minos! PyroBull!
Both: Spirit Shourai!

[The scene switches to the city, where Shaman-Oh is busy fighting against Dusk Dai-Oh. Shaman-Oh has resisted so far, but Dusk Dai-Oh is strong. Dusk Dai-Oh uses his wings to slash at Shaman-Oh and then kick them back against a building. Shaman-Oh recovers, but is lifted into the air by Dusk Dai-Oh! Dusk Dai-Oh drops them as he begins to dive straight down towards them. The shaman quickly retaliate.]

All: Shaman-Oh! Shamanic Heart!

[Shaman-Oh’s body glows different colors as powerful beams shoot out of his body and hit Dusk Dai-Oh causing both mecha to crash on the ground. Dusk Dai-Oh quickly turns back and shoots a powerful beam at Shaman-Oh who quickly disassembles in order to avoid the attack. The shaman inside can barely hold on to their mecha formation.]

Edo: Man! Who would have thought this guy would be so strong?!
Ankh: It’s hard enough to channel our shamanism…
Aboriginal: Guys, stay on your toes. Intercept him anyway you can.
Greek: I’m on it!

[FireFalcon soars high in the sky and begins to fight an aerial battle with Dusk Dai-Oh. The other mecha are on the ground wondering why FireFalcon is suddenly fighting alone. Suddenly, Dusk Dai-Oh manages to throw FireFalcon towards the ground with his talons, but Kaiten Totem-Oh manages to grab FireFalcon before he hits the ground with Crimson managing it from the inside.]

Crimson: You’ve done well, FireFalcon. You know nothing can keep me down! Let’s finish this together!
Edo: Alaric? Are you alright?
Crimson: I’m fine. Thanks to an old friend.
Greek: Old friend?
Crimson: Oh, here he comes now.

[Dusk Dai-Oh rises up again but the StorMyths appear and charge Dusk Dai-Oh ramming into him with lightning sparking off their bodies. Dusk Dai-Oh is sent flying back, but quickly recovers.]

Gold: Anyone call for a ram?
Edo: Alaric? You’re really okay with this? He taught Los Dhark shamanism!
Crimson: There is a reason for everything. I believe in his. Let’s focus.
Edo: Right…
Crimson: Kaiten Totem-Oh! Dai Kaiten Crush!

[Kaiten Totem-Oh disassembles and forms a totem-pole cannon above Dusk Dai-Oh. Shaman-Oh recombines as they charge up as well. The StorMyths run and surround Dusk Dai-Oh in a circle of electricity. Shaman-Oh uses his attack followed immediately by Kaiten Totem-Oh’s.]

All: Shaman-Oh! Shamanic Heart!

[Dusk Dai-Oh is hit with the powerful Shamanic Heart blast followed by Kaiten Totem-Oh’s Dai Kaiten Crush attack! Dusk Dai-Oh is sent flying back just as Darach suddenly jumps onto Dusk Dai-Oh and enters him. Darach uses Dusk Dai-Oh and immediately makes him rise up and soar into the sky. Dusk Dai-Oh spins around as he is covered in dark shamanic energy as he dives down and crashes into Shaman-Oh and Kaiten Totem-Oh causing them to fall on the ground.]

Aboriginal: Darach…
Ankh: Come on you guys! Don’t give up!
Edo: Rise again!
Crimson: Wait, guys, assemble Kaiten Shaman King. I have an idea.
All: Great Shamanic Gattai! Kaiten Shaman King!

[Shaman-Oh and Kaiten Totem-Oh reconfigure to become Kaiten Shaman King. They stand facing Dusk Dai-Oh as Darach stares at them dead on.]

[The scene switches to Thoth and Anubis fighting Dhark. Thoth and Anubis both swing their golden staffs at Dhark but he is too fast and dodges their attacks. They swing around again but he blocks both staffs at once. The golden staffs hurt him as they start to burn his arms. He stumbles back before his visor flashes red once again. At that moment, Thoth and Anubis roll to opposite sides of each other and the red flash passes through the middle of them. They cross their golden staffs and thrust them at Dhark’s chest pushing him back. Dhark hisses as both brothers swing their staffs around and slash Dhark back against the wall of a building.]

Thoth: Set, is there truly no saving you this time?
Dhark: Set is a name that I have forsaken.
Anubis: What is your endgame?
Dhark: Rid the world of shaman.
Thoth: You know we can’t let you do that.
Dhark: I know. Which I why I must do this…

[Dhark recovers as his body paint wraps around his body and extends his hand in the direction of Kaiten Shaman King’s back and shoots a powerful dark beam that strikes the back of the massive mecha! Kaiten Shaman King is hit with a massive amount of power and it falls onto the ground disassembling itself launching the various individual mecha to various places alongside the scattered shaman. Thoth and Anubis are both shocked at what they see, and Dhark begins to step towards the two to strike them down but notices Sain holding the Fated Sundial out of the corner of his eye.]

Sain: Don’t do it! I’m warning you!

[Dhark smirks under his helmet as he glances towards Sain.]

Dhark: So, you must be the descendant… Huh, let this be your final warning. Stay out of my ritual.

[Dhark’s visor flashes red again and Sain covers to protect himself but Thoth and Anubis manage to deflect the flash away from Sain.]

Thoth: Only cowards would attack a child.
Anubis: He used it as a means to escape. Look.

[Dhark as well as Dusk Dai-Oh and Darach have all disappeared.]

Thoth: So they’re all gone?
Anubis: Yes, you can stop faking it now.
Thoth: Oh good! That attack greatly weakened my shamanism.
Anubis: Come on, we have to find the others!

[The scene switches to Abyss Cavern where Dhark in a conversation with Darach.]

Darach: Master, you interfered in our duel.
Dhark: Oh, so that’s what you called it? A duel?
Darach: Sir?
Dhark: Must I remind you of your place here Darach?! Your job is to make sure those shaman can never walk again. Do so and I will grant you your eternal life as you desire. Understand?
Darach: Yes… my Master.
Dhark: The ritual is upon us, the world will end in 7 days…

[Dhark holds up the Fated Hourglass as the sands of time are slowly beginning to run out. Darach is seen later in a private area of the Abyss Cavern. There, Wind and Aeolus appear before him as voices in the air.]

Wind: Darach… Spirit sent us to watch over you…
Darach: Did he now? It will accomplish nothing.
Aeolus: Can’t you at least tell us what you are trying to do?
Darach: No.
Wind: Darach, are you sure about this?
Darach: I just need more time…
Wind: Then that is something that we do not have.

[The scene switches to various parts of the city and the forest where the shaman have been split up and flung to different parts of the city after Kaiten Shaman King was destroyed.]

Alaric: Agh! Not three times in one day! Seriously?! Agh!
Gold: Need a hand?

[Alaric looks up to see Gold extending his hand towards him. Alaric reaches out and takes his hand. Just then, Alaric sees a powerful vision of the Island Mystic’s past. Scenes flash before his eyes as he sees a young man with the head of an animal, another older man, and a dark orb being handed to him. The vision ends as Alaric is suddenly shocked awake and he falls back on the ground once again.]

Gold: What’s wrong? Did I forget to wash my hands? The suits a little old but it shouldn’t be much of a problem…
Alaric: That’s not what it is… I saw a vision of you…
Gold: Oh, and what exactly did you see in this vision?
Alaric: You giving Set the Dark Orb.

[The scene switches to the other shaman who are badly hurt, but are still trying to recover as Thoth and Anubis reunite with them once again.]

Kanro: Where’s Alaric?
Tassis: He must have gotten sent pretty far.
Cala: Come on you guys, we have got to find him.
Anubis: Wait! Before you go, there is something that you should know…
Sinai: What is it?
Thoth: It’s about our brother, Set.
Tassis: Wait a minute, you’re telling me that this entire time, Set was your brother?! The denizen of darkness, the god of death, the one who want us all gone, that Set?!
Anubis: The very same. But, there was only one of us who was closer to him than anyone else.
Cala: Who?

[Anubis signals towards Sinai’s MagnaDestiny. The MagnaDestiny glows as the ghost of Osiris appears before the shaman.]

Osiris: That would be me.
Kanro: So, the four of you are all brothers?
Thoth: Yes. At least, we used to be.
Anubis: Long ago, the war tore us all apart.
Tassis: You mean, the war against Set? The one that we are fighting against?
Thoth: You all should know, that this isn’t the first time this war has started in our world.
Sinai: What do you mean?
Osiris: This war goes back 10,000 years ago… it started with us as brothers…
Thoth: Fate changed us in ways we could never have imagined…
Anubis: Some for the better… others for the worse…
Kanro: For the worse?
Osiris: 10,000 years ago, there was no such thing as shamanism or Ancients in this world. All humans lived in very primordial means. They would hunt for food and some would gather crops. No two people spoke the same dialect. One day… a strange man came to the village. He spoke of a world of endless possibilities for the future. He spoke of channeling the energy of the human spirit in a way that would resonate with nature around us. He said that with such abilities, every village could become one. None of the humans believed him, so he himself decided to challenge the very chieftains who ruled the four scattered villages. Their names were… Thoth, Anubis, Osiris, and… Set.
Tassis: Woah…
Kanro: So 10,000 years ago, you four were the chieftains of the land?
Thoth: Indeed we were. But there is more to the story.
Anubis: When the villagers told us there was a man who claimed to wield a spiritual ability far beyond that of our own. The man appeared before us and challenged all four of us to a duel in order to prove his claim. Each of us fought the strange man, and each of us lost. During the battle, the man’s body paint would glow before he made every move. As if he knew exactly what was going to happen. The man told us that his ability sharpened his senses and made him more aware of the world around him. He could see and feel things that normal humans could not. He could surpass them in ways that we could not have imagined.
Cala: And then what happened?
Thoth: Then he told us, that he could teach us this power.
Sinai: And then…
Osiris: We were all very cautious at first. We had no idea on what methods would be used to attain such an ability. The man told us that the first step is to be willing to sacrifice your human body so that the human spirit will be able to merge with it’s animal deity.
Kanro: But sacrificing your human body would mean no longer being able to live in the land of the living, correct?
Osiris: Correct. We were all aware of this, so we were very careful to trust what this man was telling us. Set however, was the first of us to want to have a taste of this power. His ambitions took the best of him, and he allowed his spirit to be cast outside his body by the strange man.
Kanro: So then… what happened next was…
Osiris: The strange man merged his spirit with that of a mythical creature and then proceeded to return the soul to his body, but, when he did… his human form changed. He was no longer human, he became a monster. At the time, Set was already lost in the amount of power he could feel flowing through his body. He told us that he could sense the world around him, that he could even sense the spirits themselves, and the dead. The strange man insisted that he train him in the ways of the shamanic powers so that he would learn to control them. Thoth and Anubis were both intrigued, but I was hesitant. This was an unfamiliar power to us, and a power that could easily corrupt us. Set however was determined to train as a shaman, so he left to go and train with the strange man. We would not see Set again for 7,000 years.
Cala: Oh no! Something must have happened then during all that time!
Anubis: And something did happen. On that night, the night where you five became shaman for the first time, the night of the invasion, a strange system of lights covered the night sky. They moved around and changed colors but we thought nothing of it at the time. Little did we know that it was the calm before the storm. We called this event, the Northern Lights, and we called the ritual that followed it, The Rising.
Tassis: The… Rising…
Kanro: Please! You must tell us more about this ritual!
Thoth: The Rising is a forbidden ritual. It is a ritual that steals the spirits from anyone under the influence of the Northern Lights. He spirits can then me used as life energy, in order to gain an immortal body. Sacrificing many lives, for the benefit of one. So when we saw the Northern Lights in the night sky, Anubis and I rushed to where we sensed the ritual was being held. There, we saw our lost brother after 7,000 years, Set. He told us that what he was doing needed to happen, and that shaman were the root of all the chaos in the world. We tried to stop him, but we came under the influence of the Northern Lights as well. In order to keep our spirits, we had to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Sinai: No... You don’t mean…
Anubis: We discarded our human bodies knowing that it was at the expense of giving into a vast amount of power. We transcended our human forms, and became shamanic monsters. We called them, the Nagual.
Thoth: By transcending humanity and becoming Nagual we were able to withstand the influence of the Northern Lights and fight our own brother. But that night, he was not alone. He led an invasion with the Acolytes to attack the shamanic village while we confronted Set.
Osiris: I was the only one in the village at the time, and The Rising was already starting to steal spirits. I did the only thing I could. I met with all the chieftains from all the minor villages and came to an accord. In order to safeguard the future of shamanism, we would send five children with shamanic potential 3,000 years into the future so that one day they too will be able to transcend time, and restore the shamanic population.
Kanro: So, those five were us…
Thoth: The sons and daughters of the chieftains. Your parents were the ones who said you were ready to become shaman. They even gave their life for that belief.
Tassis: Then why did Kajura kill my parents? Why did all the Ancients kill our parents?
Osiris: In order to save their lives.
Sinai: What?
Osiris: The Rising would claim any shamanic spirit and it would be consumed by Set’s body. Because your parents were unable to transcend their human forms and become Nagual, we decided to preserve their spirits by safeguarding them in your MagnaDestiny. One day we hoped that you five would be able to communicate with your ancestors to achieve this. Kajura, alongside Icarus and Tengu were all chieftains who sacrificed their humanity in order to not be affected by the Northern Lights.
Kanro: Then… Alaric’s father… Olmec…
Osiris: I did what I could… but the only way I could save your father’s soul, is if I sealed it within Olmec’s body.
Cala: That explains the connection then…
Thoth: When we found a way to keep Set from completing The Rising, we sealed his spirit in the Underworld alongside the other Acolytes. He has been imprisoned in that world until now.
Sinai: Then, why does Set want to destroy the shaman? What does he want with us? I mean, he became a shaman, didn’t he?
Anubis: We don’t know. However, Kajura managed to find a Dark Orb within Set’s body. In order to save Set’s soul, he sacrificed his humanity and became consumed by the Dark Orb’s evil energy. The only way to keep it safe, was if me and Thoth sealed Kajura and the Acolytes alongside Set in the Underworld for all eternity. But, Osiris was sucked in as well as the other Ancients. We thought it hopeless to try to search for them. We could only hope that their Nagual forms would keep them safe from the effects of the Underworld.
Sinai: But Osiris, you said that my parents were the alchemists that created you. What do you mean by that?
Osiris: Unlike my brothers, I was unable to transcend my human form. Before the war, I had your parents give me artificial shamanic abilities that mimicked the Ancient Egyptian gods themselves. I became the Chosen One then.

[The scene switches to Alaric and Gold when Sain appears behind him.]

Alaric: Sain…
Sain: Master, just what exactly does he mean by you gave him the Dark Orb?

[Gold sighs and then cancels his transformation. He crouches down in front of Sain.]

Island Mystic: Sain… I have made many mistakes in my past, but if there is anything I know I can do now, it’s to help you defeat Los Dhark.
Sain: How do you know I am ready?
Island Mystic: I can see it in your heart. Become the Shaman of the Storm, Sain. Become MysticGold.
Sain: I… I can’t… I know nothing about you! I don’t know who you are or where you’re from. I don’t know what things you did in the past, I don’t know if I can even trust you anymore?! You made me a shaman, and there is no going back now, but I just can’t trust you…

[The Island Mystic stands up and looks down at Sain who glances up at him. Alaric moves around on the ground still lying down in the grass. The Island Mystic looks up at the setting sun in the sky.]

Island Mystic: If you don’t trust me… then I must earn that trust.

[The Island Mystic walks away from Sain and Alaric into the sunset as the scene switches to the Abyss Cavern where Dhark has combined the artifacts with the Fated Hourglass. He smirks as he sits back in his throne.]

Dhark: Let the Apocalypse begin again…

[He turns the center of the artifact as the sands of time begin to run extremely fast.]

Dhark: May the Northern Lights reach you all…

[What will become of the shaman now? They are facing an enemy who can shatter their shamanism! Just what made Los Dhark despise shaman despite becoming one himself? What secret is the Island Mystic hiding? What will Darach resolve to do? All this and more when Shaman Sentai Mysticjar returns!]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR

Sain: Guys, come on! Christmas is a time to be celebrating, not to be worried!
Thoth: Sain is right, we must try to make the best moments we have.
…
Dhark: The calm before the storm… seethe forth the Northern Lights…
Darach: This feeling… this ritual… it’s different than before…
…
Tassis: Kajura... gave his life for me...
Island Mystic: You are the only one who can defeat him.
…
Sain: For my parents...
Kanro: For the people of this civilization...
All: ...we will protect them.
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 42- Kajura's Legacy

by SpecialForm12, Nov 6, 2016, 8:18:44 AM
Journals / Personal
[The scene begins the following day. The shaman are in the city busy fighting against a group of Willwhisps and scattered ReliCreatures. The shaman fight a long and hard winded battle, but after a while, they begin to tire…]

Green: Alaric! Watch out!

[Green swoops around and slashes back a towering ReliCreature with his ViperWhip. Red recoils as Blue and Pink crash into the ReliCreature using their spiritual attacks and destroy him. Green runs up to Red who is on the ground.]

Green: Alaric, are you alright? Why are you suddenly so off your game?
Red: I’m fine… thanks for the save.
Green: Alright then…?

[Red gets up once again as he draws out his TalonSword and slashes at several Willwhisps destroying them as the fizzle out on the ground. Green and the other shaman regroup as they watch Red fight the Willwhisps from a distance.]

Green: What is going on with him? Anyone know?
Blue: He must be feeling pretty ravaged from the several close-calls he’s had recently.
Green: Oh man, why can’t he just try to understand that he doesn’t need to always keep shielding us like that?
Blue: Get down!

[Blue forces Green to duck as a ReliCreature almost slashes his head off! Blue knocks him back with his HoofClaw as Yellow uses her PawGrasper to slash and destroy him.]

Blue: You were saying?
Green: Right, maybe I should pay more attention to these fights…
Pink: Guys! Watch out!

[They both look up to see Darach almost slashing their heads off as he descends from above onto the battlefield. The two shaman are startled for a moment, but quickly defend themselves once Darach starts to slash violently at them. The shaman manage to deflect most of the attacks but Darach spins around against the ground and slashes across their bodies knocking them back against the ground. He then shoots two Spirit Arrows at them that covers them in a very thick smoke. The two shaman cannot see, and as Darach approaches them to deal the final hit, Pink comes in between them and blocks Darach’s attack. Darach spins around once again and slashes Pink back as she rolls on the ground. He tries once again but this time his arm is caught in Yellow’s PawGrasper as she flips him upside down. Darach lands on his feet as he grabs the rope and uses it to flip her around as she hits the ground. Darach then spins round to slash at the shaman again when Red suddenly appears and blocks the attack with his TalonSword!]

Darach: Tch…
Red: Why are you targeting Tassis?
Darach: That’s a secret…

[Darach slashes Red to the side as Red regroups with Yellow and Pink.]

Red: Quick! Protect Tassis!
Blue: Yeah, thanks guys.
Red: You know what I meant.
All: Mask Kaiten!
MysticLens: Mask Kaiten! Bull of Minos! PyroBull! Lynx of Sphynx! SubterraLynx! Peacock of Hera! VentusPeacock!

[The shaman surround Green and Blue as they block Darach from reaching them. Darach steps closer to them just as Juto and Chikara race out from nowhere and take Amber and Fuchsia with them leaving only Crimson to deal with Darach.]

Darach: Came to prove yourselves again?
Juto: We will not be left in your shadow!
Chikara: You think you’re so great? We will show you just how much you should watch what you say.
Darach: Hmph, we shall see about that.
Crimson: What are you trying to prove here, Darach?
Darach: There is strength in numbers…

[Darach slashes at Crimson but he blocks it with his horns. He twists Darach’s weapon out of his hands as he rams into him and pushes him back up against a wall away from both Blue and Green. Thoth and Anubis appear and use their own magic to vanish the smoke trapping the two shaman.]

Green: Oh thank goodness! I thought I was done for.
Blue: You’re strangely popular today Tassis. Just what did you do this time?
Green: Why do you always assume it’s me?
Blue: I don’t know. It’s just fun when you’re mad.
Green: Argh…
Blue: Let’s go! Shamanic Transcendance!
Thoth: Tassis! Wait. There is something strange about this fight…
Green: Yeah, I’m not in it enough. Let’s go!

[Green runs forward to catch up with Blue but Thoth uses his wings to block his path.]

Green: No fair! I had no idea you had wings!
Thoth: Tassis, we must get you away from here, now.
Green: But why?

[Suddenly, a Spirit Arrow is shot and hits Thoth’s back sending him rolling along the ground. The three turn around to see MysticDhark aiming the Arch Crosshadow directly at them!]

Anubis: That’s why! Tassis, get to safety. We will handle this.

[Thoth and Anubis both draw their staffs as they rush towards Dhark and begin to fight him in armed combat. Green is bewildered as he notices everyone else is fighting except for him.]

Green: What is up with the special treatment today? I can still fight you guys!
Island Mystic: Uh, no you can’t.
Green: What do you mean I can’t?

[Green is startled by just how fast the Island Mystic managed to appear beside him. He looks down to notice the Island Mystic is examining his body closely with a stethoscope.]

Island Mystic: Oh this is bad, not good at all.
Green: No way, what is it?!
Island Mystic: I’m picking up high symptoms of stubbornness. Now come with me, I have the cure!
Green: Seriously?!

[The Island Mystic grabs Green as he quickly speeds him away into the forest. The other shaman are still busy fighting while Dhark manages to break away from Thoth and Anubis for a while.]

Dhark: I see, couldn’t stand to let your savior watch your demise could you?
Thoth: I know why you are targeting Tassis, and if I am correct, you’re about to tell us why too.
Dhark: As expected from my brother… I have been training a long time with this spirit… Let’s just see what it can do…

[Dhark loads a green Spirit Arrow into the Arch Crosshadow and shoots it into the sky. The sky suddenly is illuminated with green lightning as it streaks across the sky. Suddenly, a giant winged serpent descends from the sky and wraps itself around Dhark’s body transforming him into a new terrifying form. Dhark has streaks of green body paint wrapped around him as his helmet gains a headdress in the form of a cobra’s head. His arms are covered in a scale-like pattern, and two snakeskin gauntlets are mounted to his arms. He stands facing his brothers.]

Dhark Serpent: Shamanic Transcendance! Dhark Serpent!
Thoth: So you really have mastered the power to completely assimilate an Ancient’s spirit…
Dhark Serpent: Isn’t “channeling” the term that you would use for it?
Anubis: What you have done is not channeling. You have forced the spirit to bond to your dark shamanic body and because of it you won’t be able to control this power!
Dhark Serpent: Let’s see just how right you are…

[Dhark Serpent steps forward as he shoots a stream of poisonous venom at Thoth and Anubis who quickly dodge the attack. Both stand up to fight but suddenly Anubis crouches down as he notices that some of the venom had managed to get on his leg.]

Dhark Serpent: This venom spreads fast, and as you know it is able to completely destroy a shamanic spirit once it’s completely consumed a body.
Thoth: This isn’t over!

[Thoth uses his wings to quickly transport Anubis to safety. As he vanishes Dhark Serpent’s eyes lock onto the other shaman who are still busy fighting the other Acolytes.]

Dhark Serpent: No, but it is for your shaman…

[Dhark Serpent rushes over to Blue and begins to fight him directly. Dhark Serpent’s movements are lightning fast and Blue cannot keep up deflecting his attacks for long as he gets hit by a melee of punches sending him rolling back on the ground. He struggles to get up as Dhark Serpent steps forward and prepares to shoot him with venom.]

Crimson: Kanro! Quick! Go Ritual!
Blue: Shamanic Transcendance!
MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Edo!

[The MagnaDestiny covers Blue in a bright light that manages to deflect the Spirit Arrow as he transforms into MysticEdo.]

Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Dhark Serpent: It will not save you…
Edo: Maybe not, but I can keep the tide in my heart alive long enough to destroy you!
Edo: Shamanic Transcendance! Kamehameha Tsunami!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Hawaii!

[Edo summons a torrential wave behind him and is slowly sending it towards Dhark Serpent. Dhark Serpent smirks as he slowly walks towards Edo who is busy channelling the massive tsunami.]

Edo: It’s not strong enough! Shamanic Transcendance! Industrial Revolution!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! England!

[The Industrial Revolution increases the size of the tsunami times ten! Still, Edo thinks it is still not enough as Dhark Serpent still steps closer to him. The other shaman slowly notice what Edo is busy doing.]

Amber: Kanro! Don’t do it! You’re overexerting yourself!
Fuchsia: It’s not worth it! Stop!
Edo: I have to try… Shamanic Transcendance! Golden Horde!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Mongolia!

[The tsunami increases to an unimaginable size! Edo is ready to let it crash upon Dhark Serpent only to realize he has lost the power to control such a massive wave! The wave starts to crash on top of them just as Crimson manages to push Edo out of the path of the tsunami just as it crashes on top of Dhark Serpent completely drowning him in the attack! Edo is kicked out of his transformation as Kanro rolls on the ground alongside Crimson and they turn to watch the events that had just unfolded.]

Kanro: Did I… did I do it?
Crimson: …

[The shaman and the Acolytes all stop fighting as they silently watch the water from the attack begin to recede. Suddenly, they start to see the figure of Dhark Serpent standing there finishing sucking up a strange blue energy. The shaman and the Acolytes are all shocked that the attack was not enough to defeat him!]

Dhark Serpent: Your shamanism… was delicious…
Kanro: What did you say…?
Fuchsia: He… ate Kanro’s shamanism?!
Amber: No way, that’s impossible!
Crimson: He used Ritual Form and everything…
Darach: So his power truly has grown stronger…

[The shaman take up their stances as Dhark Serpent slowly turns around to face them.]

Dhark Serpent: You see, your friend Kajura has given me extensive knowledge of everything shamanic about you. It seems that his memories are filled with Darach’s own thoughts…
Crimson: No… it can’t be!
Dhark Serpent: I know just how to break your shamanism, absorb it, and use it to my advantage.
Kanro: No… not my shamanism… you can’t do this!

[Kanro runs up to Dhark Serpent and punches at his face. Dhark Serpent blocks his fist with his hand as he twists Kanro’s arm around his body and begins to absorb his spirit!]

Kanro: Aaaaagh!
Amber: Kanro!
Crimson: Get away from my friends! Shamanic Transcendance! Minos Volcano!

[Crimson’s body burns a bright red as fire envelops his body and he crashes into Dhark Serpent sending him crashing back against several trees. Kanro is freed of the spirit drain and collapsed unconscious onto the ground. Amber and Fuchsia quickly take out their MagnaDestiny.]

Both: Shamanic Transcendance!
MagnaDestiny: Ritual! Ankh! Greek!

[The two become Ritual Form as they lead an onslaught of attacks on both Juto and Chikara. They use their PawGrasper and FrillShield to repeatedly slash across their bodies. Juto and Chikara try to fight back but the shaman are much too fast and they knock them both away from them as they roll on the ground. Darach silently watches from a distance as Juto and Chikara motion towards him.]

Juto: Darach! Do something about this!
Chikara: Hurry up and kill them!

[Darach silently glances over to where Ankh and Fuchsia are standing. He turns around and begins to walk away into the distance.]

Darach: I am done here…

[Darach walks off as Dusk DaiOh appears from the sky and sweeps him up as he flies away. Juto and Chikara angrily escape as well just as Ankh and Fuchsia are about to execute their final attack. Both shaman hurry over to where Kanro is as they quickly gather around his fallen body.]

Fuchsia: Kanro… Oh no…
Crimson: He’s picking us off one by one…
Ankh: But why target Tassis?
Crimson: I think I have an idea why. Come on, let’s get Kanro to safety first.

[The shaman carry Kanro’s body into the forest just as Dhark Serpent is silently watching them from the trees.]

Dhark Serpent: Yes… lead me to your home…

[The scene switches to the Spirit Forest where Tassis and the Island Mystic have met up with both Thoth and Anubis. Thoth rests Anubis on the ground as Tassis goes up to him.]

Tassis: Anubis! What’s wrong with you? You know, besides all the usual stuff…
Thoth: He has been severely poisoned. Look.

[Tassis examines Anubis’ leg as he notices the poison spreading up through his body. Tassis reaches down and grabs his leg with both his hands as he pulls the lever on his MysticLens.]

Tassis: Shamanic Transcendance! Poison Purification!

[Tassis’ green body paint wraps around his body and glows as the others begin to notice Anubis’ poison wound is receding and leaving his body! The others look at each other as they all notice Tassis’ unique ability. The poison leaves Anubis’ leg as Anubis lays down on the grass as he tries to recover from the wound.]

Tassis: Don’t overdo it, Anubis. We still need you in this fight.

[Tassis puts his hand on Anubis’ shoulder.]

Tassis: Hey, thanks for protecting me out there.
Anubis: And thank you, Tassis. You just saved my life…
Tassis: Oh, it was nothing really.
Island Mystic: Actually it is.
Tassis: What do you mean?

[The Island Mystic slowly paces around Tassis as he begins to speak.]

Island Mystic: You see Tassis, we need you safe in this fight.
Tassis: Okay, why…?
Island Mystic: You possess a unique connection to Kajura’s ancient spirit and thanks to your natural ability to influence the flow of poison, Kajura seems to have gifted you with the ability to cure his venom.
Tassis: So wait… what does this mean?
Island Mystic: It means, that right now you are the only one who can stand a chance against Set’s new form.
Tassis: What?! Are you kidding me?! I barely survived the first fight with him, now you want me to go and fight him alone?!
Island Mystic: There is a reason why the Acolytes only seemed to target you in their fights, Tassis. It was because you had the ability within you to diminish Set’s control over Kajura’s spirit.
Tassis: But still… it’s going to be like four against one here! And Kajura scares me every single time! Every encounter I have had with him has always been a frightening one, and he has never acknowledged me.
Thoth: Tassis… I know it is hard to believe this, but I need you to see this.
Tassis: What is it?

[Thoth motions towards Kajura’s grave alongside where the other Ancients were supposed to be buried. There, Tassis notices a blank MystiClaw lying in the grass. Tassis reaches for it and inserts it into his MysticLens as it begins to show him a vision of the past.]

Tassis: This is when…
Thoth: Los Dhark cosumed Kajura’s spirit in the Abyssal Ruins…

[The vision shows Kajura and King Yama in the same large room together as a suddenl explosion is seen blasting the doors of the temple wide open! In enters Los Dhark, all cloaked in dark clothing. He silently approaches King Yama as he holds up one of his Tie Yao guards in a chokehold as he releases him onto the ground. King Yama rises out of his throne and significantly larger than Los Dhark, he draws his four fire swords and swings them at Los Dhark. Los Dhark suddenly looks up as he blocks one sword with his left arm, the other under his right arm, the third with his leg, and the fourth in his teeth! King Yama is shocked as Los Dhark’s eyes flash red as King Yama is suddenly frozen in time! Los Dhark opens his mouth wide and Kajura watches in horror as King Yama’s spirit is slowly being consumed by Los Dhark! Kajura suddenly jumps at Los Dhark and attacks him. Los Dhark fights him in hand to hand combat as Kajura slithers around his body and thrusts his hand into his back! Kajura uses his claws to crack the Dark Orb inside of his body, and suddenly Los Dhark is blasted against the wall by the massive shock of the strike. Kajura runs over to his father’s body just as Los Dhark thrusts his hand through Kajura’s own body and starts to suck the spirit from him as well! Kajura’s eyes are filled with rage as he uses his demon tail and thrusts it through Los Dhark’s body!]

Los Dhark: Agh! So… this is how you want to go?
Kajura: I sacrificed my body to imprison you 3,000 years ago… you hurt so many people using my body for evil… if you think I’m going to let you live then you are sadly mistaken!
Los Dhark: Then instead of killing you… I will assimilate you! Shamanic Transcendance! Spiritual Fusion!

[Kajura slowly watches out of the corner of his eye as he sees his father reach for him before his body collapses and he dies. Kajura is extremely angry as he drives his demonic tail deeper into Los Dhark’s body driving it into the Dark Orb within him. Kajura’s eyes flash green as he sends a spiritual signal into the future.]

Los Dhark: It’s goodbye forever… old prison…!
Kajura: Even if I am gone… there is a shaman more than strong enough to destroy you!
Los Dhark: Oh? Who is this shaman you speak of?
Kajura: He will come to you… he is strong… I should know… I entrusted him with my life…
Los Dhark: Argh!

[Los Dhark completely consumes Kajura’s spirit as he uncontrollably destroys the entire steel castle in the Abyssal Ruins. That is where the vision ends. Tassis recoils in shock just as he tries to take this all in.]

Tassis: Kajura… trusted his life to me…
Island Mystic: And it’s about time you inherited it. Tassis, you must free Kajura from Set’s control.

[The scene switches to the other shaman as Kanro is slowly recovering from the attack as the other shaman tend to him. Sain is also in the room as well.]

Sain: You guys… today is Christmas, and… I know it might not mean anything where you guys are from but, I figured that as long as we have each other… we might as well celebrate it together, don’t you think?
Alaric: Sain… I’m sorry, but I think now is the least likely time for us to be celebrating anything.
Cala: Yes Sain, I am sorry but, Kanro suffered a lot this fight. We still have to find a way to defeat MysticDhark…
Sain: Oh… I understand…

[Sain walks away sadly from where he had set up a small Christmas tree in the corner of the room. Kanro looks at the small tree with fascination and wonder. Kanro then slowly gets up and makes his way over to the Christmas tree and hangs his MystiClaw from one of the branches.]

Kanro: There… much better…
Sain: Kanro…
Kanro: Sain… there may not be Christmas where we come from, but I do understand your compassion. Thank you…

[Kanro hugs Sain as Sain hugs him back.]

Sain: What for?
Kanro: For healing me…

[Kanro stands up as he talks to the other shaman.]

Kanro: Guys, listen up. The battle may have just begun, and we may be up against powerful enemies, but we can never forget why we fight…

[Kanro reaches down land picks up the small tree and holds it out to the others.]

Kanro: Add your MystiClaws to this tree. It may not mean much, but together, our spirits can inherit the Christmas spirit as well…
Alaric: Kanro… you’re right.

[Alaric reaches over and hangs his MystiClaw from the tree as well.]

Alaric: For Sain…

[Sinai reaches over and does the same.]

Sinai: For Spirit…

[Cala reaches over and does the same.]

Cala: For Gou…

[Sain hangs the Gold MystiClaw he received from the Island Mystic on the tree.]

Sain: For my parents…

[In the distance, Tassis clutches the MystiClaw to his chest.]

Tassis: For Kajura…

[In the Abyss Cavern, Darach holds up what he was holding to himself under his cloak. It is a single Spirit Arrow.]

Darach: For my friends…

[Kanro holds up the tree in the center of the room as the other shaman crowd around it.]

Kanro: For all the people of this civilization… we will protect them.
Alaric: Right.
Sinai: Yes.
Cala: Definitely.
Sain: For you guys… my new family…
Kanro: For Darach… may he come to us once again…

[The shaman smile once again as they all hug each other. Tassis walks in holding his MystiClaw as the others quickly run and tackle him as well.]

Cala: Tassis! You’re alright!
Sinai: What happened to you?
Tassis: Guys, it’s a long story…
Alaric: You can tell it later, right now, we’re just so glad to have you back again!
Tassis: Woah you guys, what’s with all the love all of a sudden? It’s not my birthday yet, is it?
Kanro: No, but it is Christmas!
Tassis: Christmas?
Sain: It’s a long story too…!
Tassis: Fine by me, I think we all deserved this time. I love you guys.
All: Awww…

[The shaman all hug and celebrate just as the scene switches to the Spirit Forest. MysticDhark is seen carrying the Fated Hourglass towards a sacred pedestal made of stone. He sets the artifact in the center of the pedestal as he turns back the sands of time and releases it. Suddenly, the sky is covered with a very dark night sky as the portal to the Abyssal Ruins opens in the sky, spirits from the ruins attach to the dark sky and form the Northern Lights. Darach slowly walks up beside his Master as he feels a strong shaking inside his heart. He clutches the single Spirit Arrow close to him as his Master notices him.]

Dhark: The calm before the storm, Darach… seethe forth the Northern Lights…
Darach: This feeling… this ritual… it’s different than it was in the past…

[Darach looks up at the Northern Lights as spirits from the city below slowly begin to flow towards it. He hears the sound of one of the spirits calling out a single name.]

???: Sain… Sain…
Darach: Sain…

[Darach looks at his Master and then back at the sky.]

Darach: This truly is the beginning of the end…

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Dhark: The Rising is proceeding well…
Darach: It’s now or never…
…
Island Mystic: I’ve come to wipe the floor with you.
Dhark: You will die in your attempt.
Island Mystic: Then I will die doing what is right.
…
Thoth: You now have a choice to make: Reset time to before you became a shaman, or fight to change your destiny.
Sain: I...
…
Thoth: What is that…?!
Anubis: It’s the destroyer of all time…
Darach: Tartarus…
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 43- The Rising

by SpecialForm12, Nov 20, 2016, 2:10:19 AM
Journals / Personal
[The scene takes place from where we left off last. The Ritual has just begun and spirits across the city are flowing into the Northern Lights. Dhark and Darach stand in the center of the Spirit Forest as they use the artifacts alongside the Fated Hourglass in order to summon the spirits. Meanwhile, the shaman are quickly made aware of the event as they prepare for might well be their final battle.]

Alaric: Guys, get ready, because this might be the last time we see this place.
Kanro: It’s just so sad to see everything go.
Sinai: I am really going to miss this place.
Tassis: So many great memories here.
Cala: I will never forget the time I spent with you guys.

[Alaric bends down and grabs his TalonSword as he straps it to his leg. He looks up to face the others.]

Alaric: It’s now or never. Either we fight til’ the very end to save this world, or we die protecting it. We are the last line of defense here. We are the only ones who have the power to disrupt Set’s control over the Spirit World.

[Alaric walks over and hands Tassis his MagnaDestiny.]

Alaric: Tassis, you know what to do?
Tassis: I’m ready…
Alaric: Right. The four of us will buy you enough time to channel the poison through your body. Then, we will regroup to make sure you get close enough to land the hit. No matter what happens, no matter how many of us fall, we have to make sure that Tassis is able to land the hit on Set’s body. If we don’t, it could mean the end for all of us.
All: Right.

[Sain walks in as he overheard what was happening.]

Sain: Guys, what’s going on here? What do you mean?

[Alaric bends down to talk to Sain.]

Alaric: Sain, we found another way to win the fight against Set without having to use the Fated Sundial.
Sain: You have?! What is it?
Alaric: All signs that we have been given seem to indicate the fact that Set has no clearly defined form in this world. The only times he has presented himself to us ever since his revival has been in the form of another. In this case, we can say that Set needs Kajura’s spirit in order to exist in the physical realm.
Sain: So, if you manage to separate Kajura’s spirit from Set’s body…
Tassis: Then he won’t be able to control his physical form anymore.
Sain: That sounds great and all, but why do all of this for me? Why are you saying you won’t come back?
Alaric: Because we only have a single chance at getting this right. Kajura passed on his mythical poison to Tassis just so that he would be able to defeat Set. If that chance is wasted, then we would all fall victim to Set’s power.
Kanro: Set has already begun the ritual you guys. Look.

[The shaman quickly rush towards the edge of the forest and overlook the surrounding area towards the city. They notice vast amounts of human spirits floating up from the city as the buildings begin to turn into dust around them. The city has become a cataclysm as the human spirits are all being gathered in a giant light streak across the sky.]

Tassis: The Northern Lights…
Cala: I never thought I would see them again like this…

[Cala feels a quivering in her heart while Tassis puts his hand on her shoulder to help calm her down. Cala looks back at Tassis and smiles. The shaman look out towards the distance as Thoth appears behind them.]

Thoth: Shaman…

[The shaman turn around to face Thoth as he begins to tell them something important.]

Thoth: This is the day of the final battle. We never would have expected this war to escalate to a point like this. There will be a lot of risks, there will be a lot of sacrifice, and we don’t know what might happen. None of us may return to the forest which we have called home for so long. That is why let’s do this one last time.
Alaric: Right. You’re ready guys?
All: We’re ready.

[The shaman all take out their MystiClaws as they hold them towards the center of their circle. The shaman all close their eyes as Sain als joins them as well. Sain’s hand is shaking as he tries to hold onto his MystiClaw, only now realizing just how frightening the power of a shaman truly is.]

Alaric: “With every setting sun…”
Kanro: “...comes the rise of a full moon…”
Sinai: “Find comfort in the shadows…”
Tassis: “...for their protection will guide you…”
Cala: “Towards the light of another rising sun.”
All: Shamanic Transcendance!

[They all press on their MysticLens as the multi-colored lightning shoots towards the sky as it crackles across the skyline.]

Alaric: We are the five shaman that transcend time…
Kanro: And once we get back Darach…
Sinai: ...we will be six.
Alaric: Right.

[Suddenly, a flash of lightning shoots out from the area where the ritual is being held. The shaman quickly gather their weapons as they start to rush towards the area of the commotion. Sain quickly tries to stop them.]

Sain: Wait! You guys… what if I never see you again…

[Alaric kneels down before Sain and rests his hands on his shoulders. He looks up into his face as he begins to speak.]

Alaric: Sain, as long as you believe in the strength of your spirit… your shamanism will overflow within you.

[Alaric hands Sain his father’s arrowhead necklace just as he did to Sinai.]

Alaric: We promise we will return. Guys, it’s time…

[The shaman all grab their weapons as Thoth and Sain watch as they dash off into the darkest side of the forest.]

Sain: Spirit, do you think they will be alright?
Thoth: I don’t know Sain… but if it’s them… then I know a miracle can happen.

[The scene switches to the Spirit Forest where The Rising is once again taking place. There, Darach is busy fighting a hard battle against the Island Mystic! Darach slashes him back as he rolls on the ground. Darach aims and arrow at him as he challenges him to stand up once again. The Island Mystic hits the ground as he runs up and charges at Darach. Darach shoots the arrow at him which he dodges then catches in the air as he jumps up and spins around in the air as he shoots it back towards Darach! Darach is hit as he falls back up against the ritual altar. Dhark looks at him as if to tell him he needs more time. The Island Mystic transforms as the two fight each other as Gold desperately tries to get to Set.]

Gold: You’re a fool Darach…
Darach: Hm?
Gold: You think that by getting close to Set you’re doing a favor to the shaman? I know your angle… it’s not Set that you want…
Darach: What foolishness…

[Darach runs up and slashes him back as Gold rolls against a tree and then onto the ground. Darach then walks up to him as he grabs him and lifts him up into the air.]

Gold: I can help you get what you want…
Darach: And why would I want that?
Gold: Because… you have the one thing that I never had…
Darach: Hm?
Gold: You actually learned something from those shaman… life truly has a value…

[Darach slowly steps back as the shaman shoot Darach back with Spirit Darts that hit him as he rolls back on the ground and releases Gold. The shaman run up to Gold to help him.]

Gold: Oh no, not you guys! Where is Francesco?!
Kanro: You mean Sain?
Gold: Yes! I need him here now!
Sinai: Sain is where he needs to be, he is protected.
Gold: No, no, no! You guys don’t understand… Sain is…

[Suddenly a powerful blast of darkness is shot at all the shaman as they are all blasted backwards and fall against the ground. Dhark steps into the scene as he walks up to the other shaman. In the distance, the shaman notice the altar with the Fated Hourglass mounted on it. Dhark walks up to them and individually blasts all the shaman back except for Gold.]

Dhark: Have you come here to die?
Gold: I’ve come to wipe the floor with you more like it.
Dhark: You will die in your attempt.
Gold: Then I will die doing what is right.
Dhark: Haha! Master… when will you understand… you never knew what was right to begin with…

[Dhark picks up Gold in a chokehold as he starts slamming him against the ground. The other shaman rush over to help but are suddenly stopped by Darach, Juto and Chikara.]

Alaric: Darach… are you really going to do this?
Juto: Silence! The end of your own lives are upon you.
Chikara: If you are so excited to rush your deaths, then allow us to speed it up for you!

[The Acolytes push the shaman out of the forest and towards the direction of the city as Dhark and Gold are still locked in a dead heat fight until the end.]

[The scene switches to the city, where the shaman have just been knocked out of the forest. The shaman hit the ground while the three Acolytes regroup before them and draw their weapons ready to face them. The shaman rise up and start to fight them without their transformations.]

Alaric: Are you aware that that ritual will destroy you in time as well?!
Juto: Enough of your excuses! The Master has granted us an immortal body from darkness!
Chikara: All you shaman have done is cheat death every single time!

[The Acolytes try to slash at them with their weapons but they flip back and slash them back with their shamanic weapons! The Acolytes fall back as the shaman keep pushing them back and back, and the more they move, the more their body paint glows across their bodies. The shaman all knock them back as the two Acolytes recover and rush them once again. The shaman take out the Totem Tri-Cannon as they load three MystiClaws into it.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Kesshun!
Totem Tri-Cannon: Angarika! Jangal! Wynnd!

[Alaric cocks the Totem Tri-Cannon three times as it once again begins to speak.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Natural Cyclone!
All: Totem Tri-Cannon! Natural Cyclone!

[Alaric pulls the trigger as the shamanic versions of a falcon, snake, and lizard shoot out surrounded by their own elements as they twist around in a cyclone formation and shoot towards the Acolytes! The Acolytes cast off their physical forms ready to sacrifice themselves when suddenly a Spirit Arrow shatters the attack as he Acolytes are fine on the other side! They look up to realize that Darach was the one who shattered the attack!]

Alaric: Darach! What have you done?!
Juto: Darach… we never thought…
Chikara: You had the guts to save us…?
Darach: No… I had to be the one to do it myself…

[Darach suddenly spins around and shoots two Spirit Arrows at Juto and Chikara! The Spirit Arrows hit them in the chest as both of them suddenly feel a massive drain in power! The two Acolytes gaze up to look at Darach as suddenly the power begins to slowly drain from their bodies.]

Juto: But… why...?
Chikara: I knew it… all along… you… and the Master were…
Juto: What?! The… Master…?!
Darach: Although we may have been created the same way… we in the end… are not the same…
Chikara: So… what did the Master tell you…?
Darach: He told me that when the ritual was upon us, to eliminate you.
Juto: That… that’s a lie…!
Chikara: No, Juto… we have been deceived…

[The scene switches back to the Spirit Forest where Gold is busy fighting Dhark. Dhark’s eyes flash red but Gold dodges it without looking at them as he draws out his weapon. He uses his SyringeSpear to keep him at a distance but also spins around and slashes at him several times. Dhark uses the Arch Crosshadow to block his weapon and run the weapon across his slashing him across his chest. Gold flips his spear around to block it with his back as Dhark’s attack is blocked. He then spins around and jabs the spear into his chest sending him flying back! Dhark breathes an intense dark flame of fire that burns Gold as he tries to get close to him. Dhark keeps on shooting him with the flames as he is still on the ground trying to recover. Gold’s body is immersed in flames as suddenly Sain appears holding the Fated Sundial.]

Sain: Stop!

[Dhark suddenly stops as Gold is lying on the ground beneath Dhark’s foot in pain. Sain takes a few very nervous steps towards Dhark as he focuses his attention on him. His gaze then rests on the Fated Sundial in his hands, and then back once again at Sain.]

Sain: I will do it…!
Dhark: Yet... can you?
Sain: …

[Dhark takes his foot off of Gold as he steadily walks towards Sain who steps back and begins to shake a little in fear.]

Dhark: You may be the descendant… but did Master tell you about the life-changing consequences that come with tampering with history?
Sain: … Consequences?
Dhark: Yes… For example, did Master tell you that you will never see your friends ever again?
Sain: ...What?
Gold: Sain! Don’t listen to him! He’s a liar!

[Dhark kicks Gold back against a tree as he crashes through it.]

Dhark: Becoming a shaman requires sacrifice… your power does not come without pain and misfortune. If you use the Fated Sundial to eliminate me… you erase the shaman along with it!
Sain: I… erase… the shaman…
Dhark: Now Sain… come to me. You are also like me. Another student who was betrayed by their Master. Because of it we both carry the curse of shamanism. Living without death, constantly haunted by the spirits of one’s past, tormented by watching the ones you love die as they age…
Gold: Sain…
Dhark: Come with me now Sain… I can help you change your destiny. I can help you bring your parents back from death.
Sain: My… parents…?!
Dhark: Yes…

[Dhark points his hand towards the Fated Hourglass as it begins to turn around slowly. It releases to small streams of sand that slowly assimilate to form the spiritual bodies of both of Sain’s parents. Sain drops the Fated Sundial in shock as he rushes over to his parents to hug them. But his hands pass through their bodies as they are merely spirit.]

Sain: Mom… Dad… I miss you guys so much…
Mom: Sain… I love you too… We missed you so much…
Dad: Hang in there son… Me and Mom are all right here…
Sain: I will bring you back… I promise you!

[Sain begins to cry as tears streak down the side of his face as the spirits of his parents vanish. Dhark walks over to Sain as he motions towards him carefully. Gold then shoots out from where he landed as he crashes into Dhark and pushes him back deeper into the forest.]

Gold: Sain… we must go. It is not safe here.
Sain: I… right!

[Gold turns around to take Sain away but Dhark appears behind him and thrusts his hand through his back as he begins to drain Gold’s spirit! Gold spins his SyringeSpear around and thrusts it into his chest having it touch the Dark Orb inside his body. Gold starts to drain the energy from there as well.]

Dhark: So Master… it’s a fight to the death isn’t it? See who drains the most spirit fastest is it?! I knew all along that you only wanted the power for yourself. It just goes to show that shaman’s obsession with death has no limits!
Gold: Did you rehearse that line in the mirror this morning? I told you, I am not looking to destroy you…
Dhark: What?
Gold: ...I’m looking to heal your heart.
Dhark: Impossible.

[Dhark and Gold both unleash massive amounts of their own spiritual shamanism as they both clash against each other. Gold vs dark. Their shamanism is evenly matched. An explosion follows the shamanic clash as both of them are thrown back away from each other. Sain rushes to Gold’s side.]

Gold: Sain… we know where they are holding the ritual… we have to tell the others.
Sain: Right, let’s get you out of here…

[Gold summons the StorMyth of the ram as it quickly transports Sain and Gold towards the direction of the city where the shaman are confronting the Acolytes. Dhark gazes over at the Fated Hourglass and at the Northern Lights above him still gathering spirits.]

Dhark: Very soon… I can finally return…

[Dhark then rushes at an extremely fast speed as he surrounds himself with dark energy and shoots himself towards the sky. The shaman beneath are still facing off against the Acolytes where Darach has just driven two arrows into their backs, draining them of their energy. Suddenly, the sky above them breaks a dark color as Dhark crashes down before them as he walks over to the shaman.]

Juto: Master! Are you truly going to sacrifice us?!
Chikara: Master! Please tell me this isn’t true!

[Dhark walks over to the Acolytes as he crouches before them.]

Dhark: Juto… Chikara… you two were really useful allies that night… much like Darach you fought until we were all sealed together. Unfortunately… The Rising involves everyone’s soul.
Juto: What?!
Chikara: This can’t be! Master!
Dhark: This is goodbye…

[Dhark grabs both arrows in their backs as he too absorbs their souls. The forms of both Juto and Chikara vanish from where they once laid. The shaman stand there horrified as Dhark looks at them as he paces towards them once again.]

Alaric: Set…
Dhark: I have forsaken that name…
Kanro: Who do this? Why is your goal to destroy all shaman?!

[Dhark stops as he looks at the shaman before him.]

Dhark: Shaman… your home, your family, your friends, the life that you all knew before is now dead. And yet… you still do not accept it. You search the world of the dead and walk the path between life and death because you cannot allow nature to take place. Shamanism is a curse upon nature itself. It twists life and death. Why then… the more I grow in shamanic power… the more those I love die before me!
Tassis: Those… you love?
Sinai: It can’t be… you…
Dhark: My brothers did not believe in shamanism. An unknown power beyond our belief. Changing life and death. We were all scared of it. But I trusted him… I trusted my Master and what happened to me?! I became a creature of destruction… I harbored death itself within my body, and all I could see was those I cared about in the face of death.
Alaric: Our parents, our friends, our village, they all died by your hands!
Dhark: No… they died at the hands of shamanism! Very soon, you all who are cursed with an immortal body like mine, you all will soon come to know the true nature of shamanism isn’t for connecting the past to the present… it’s about twisting reality to your own will!
Alaric: That kind of thinking… is not what makes you a shaman!
Dhark: Show me then! What you believe is the true nature of your shamanism…
Alaric: Guys, it’s time. Are you ready?!
All: Ready!
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman! AquaShaman! LandShaman! ForestShaman! WindShaman!

[The shaman face Dhark as they begin their roll call.]

Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Pink: Shaman of the Wind! MysticPink!
Red: The Five Shaman That Transcend Time!
Red: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!

[Dhark readies himself as the shaman prepare to charge him.]

Red: Let’s charge him!
All: Aaaaaah!

[Dhark and the five shaman clash as Dhark uses his skills to block and deflect their attacks. Dhark flashes his eyes at them as they are all sent back as the shaman draw their weapons as they form the LifeSaber! They all throw their weapons to Red who uses the LifeSaber against Dhark! The powerful swings and slashes of the sword cause Dhark to stumble back while Red slashes the sword back across his body once again. He comes in for the final shot when Dhark blocks it with his hand! He throws the LifeSaber away as he thrusts his hand at Red’s chest sending him flying back as he breathes a dark shamanic fire from his mouth that burns the other shaman as their bodies all catch on flames!]

Red: Guys… we need to go Ritual!
All: Right…
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Aztec! Edo! Ankh! Aboriginal! Greek!
Aztec: Shaman of the Rising Sun! Ritual MysticAztec!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticAnkh!
Aboriginal: Shaman of the Lost Jungle! Ritual MysticAboriginal!
Greek: Shaman of the Free Wind! Ritual MysticGreek!
Aztec: With The Ancient Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Dhark: Done yet?
Aztec: Not even close!

[The shaman cast off the fires burning their bodies and engage Dhark in hand combat. Dhark is extremely fast as he quickly dodges all of their moves as his aura flashes green and a giant cobra spirit wraps around their bodies and knocks them all back! The shaman recover to use their own signature attacks, and as Edo shoots a tsunami at Dhark, and Aboriginal shoots a blizzard of vines, and Aztec hits him with a powerful ray from the sun, Dhark uses Kajura’s spirit to become Dhark Serpent! As soon as he becomes Dhark serpent, all the shamanic attacks are absorbed, and then deflected back at the shaman! The shaman all fall as they can barely hold on to their Ritual Forms. Darach watches in silence as he clenches his fist. Dhark Serpent lashes his demonic tail at the shaman as he wraps and constricts them all lifting them up into the air! Dhark Serpent’s eyes then flash a very dark and menacing color as his body paint does the same. His body and hands are covered in dark black and red energy as he shoots the stream of darkness directly at the shaman!]

Dhark Serpent: Shamanic Transcendance! Shamanic Obliteration!

[The attack hits and the shaman’s Ritual Form shatters into a million pieces! The shaman are shocked by the power of the attack and cannot respond. Dhark Serpent releases them as they fall on the ground defeated. The shaman slowly try to stand up again, blood is running down their face, and they are bruised in several places. They stumble but fall. They cannot get up. They can only watch as Dhark Serpent rejoins Darach as he faces them once again and prepares to release the same attack once again.]

Dhark Serpent: And with this… marks the end of shamanism…
Alaric: Darach… have you really let us to die?
Kanro: Agh… Darach… don’t…
Sinai: Darach… why?
Tassis: Darach… he’s using Kajura…
Cala: Darach… please…
Darach: …
Dhark Serpent: Shamanic Transcendance! Shamanic Obliteration!

[Sain, Gold, Thoth and Anubis arrive just to see…]

Sain: Darach! No! Don’t give up!
Gold: Darach! Don’t let the darkness win!
Thoth: Darach! Don’t let it end like this!
Anubis: Darach! You alone can fight it!
Darach: Now!

[Darach jumps up and flips over Dhark Serpent’s head as he lands behind him and pulls out what he was clenching in his fist. A Spirit Arrow! Darach turns around and with all of the strength gathered in his body, he thrusts the Spirit Arrow into the back of Dhark Serpent’s head! Immediately, Dhark Serpent loses control, and his body starts to fall apart! The spirits in his body are failing as Kajura is trying harder than ever to break out as Dhark Serpent’s body is lowly becoming more spiritual! The shaman look up and notice this as Dhark Serpent angrily turns his head towards Darach in rage.]

Dhark Serpent: Darach… why you!
Darach: You are no longer my Master… you never were…
Dhark Serpent: What… is this…?!
Darach: Don’t you remember? This is the Spirit Arrow I used to destroy Morpheus, the same Spirit arrow that I used to defeat Osiris as well.
Dhark Serpent: What?!
Darach: Osiris’ spirit was never gone, Osiris was hiding inside the Spirit Arrow all along! I only needed to get close enough to you so that I could drive it into your head. Now, enjoy your endless Nightmare!

[The name engraved on the Spirit Arrow says “Nightmare”. Dhark Serpent grabs his head in pain and agony as Osiris forces Kajura’s spirit out of his body!]

Dhark Serpent: Brother! I never thought you could be this cruel…

[Darach throws off his Acolyte robes and grabs his Arch Crosshadow and Spirit Arrows back from Dhark Serpent.]

Darach: Shaman, now!
Alaric: It’s now or never! Go Tassis!
Tassis: I’m on it!

[Tassis attaches the MagnaDestiny to his wrist and launches himself forward as he punches Dhark Serpent’s chest! He angrily drives his fist deeper into his body as he channels the poison through his shamanism!]

Tassis: Shamanic Transcendance! Spiritual Expulsion!

[Tassis’ body paint glows a bright green as he grabs Kajura’s Ancient Spirit from deep within Dhark Serpent’s body, and drags it out of him! Kajura’s spirit enters Tassis’ MagnaDestiny as Kajura’s voice is heard as Tassis collapses on the ground from exhaustion.]

MagnaDestiny: “Tassis… You have done well. I could not be more proud of the shaman I chose to inherit my spirit. You channeled the poison well.”
Tassis: Kajura… I am glad that I channeled you…
Dhark: You dare!

[Dhark angrily stands up once again as Darach joins his shamanic friends once more as he puts on his old jacket once again. The shaman all hug him and congratulate him as Dhark faces them once again.]

Dhark: Darach! Without me you will die!
Darach: I think I can manage...
Dhark: Your death clock starts now...
Darach: Guys, Dhark has no physical form. His true body has never left the Abyssal Ruins.
Alaric: So that’s how he was able to control all those spirits!
Kanro: Now that Kajura is gone, all he is is just a disembodied spirit!
Sinai: Now that we are all together once again we can take him down!
Tassis: Just like old times! Let’s channel our shamanism as one this time!
Cala: I couldn’t have chosen a better team! Guys, let’s finish this!
Darach: Yeah, I agree. It’s been much too long without you guys. I truly missed you.
Alaric: Let’s end this!

[Dhark’s shadow suddenly leaves his body as a shadowy figure quickly dashes across the battlefield knocking all the shaman back. The shadow takes shape as Hisomi, one of the missing Acolytes!]

Darach: Hisomi… so that’s where you were hiding…
Hisomi: …

[Hisomi kneels before Dhark as Dhark begins to laugh. Dhark then uses his spirit to consume Hisomi’s body! The shaman ready for the attack, but just then, Dhark absorbs a ton of energy from the Northern Lights above him! He begins to channel the energy from within himself angrily as the Fated Hourglass sends a stream of sand that encircles his body. The shaman ready themselves just when sand covers Dharks body as a giant portal of darkness covers the sky above them. The dark portal takes shape of the face of a terrifying leviathanic monster! The form of the portal is truly demonic as inside lies a wasteland of hell and destruction. The shaman gaze into it in fear as Thoth is reminded of something powerful.]

Thoth: What is that…?!
Anubis: It’s the destroyer of all time…
Darach: Tartarus…
Dhark: You honestly believed the ritual was for myself?! Don’t be ridiculous! Now that my spirit has been freed from my body… I am no longer subject to the effects of the physical world!
Darach: Then that must mean…
Dhark: Yes… say goodbye shaman! Tartarus was never a person! Tartarus… is a place! The place where shaman go to die!
Darach: No! Guys, get back!

[Tartarus begins to drag everything on the surface world inside of it! The shaman are also getting dragged inside! Darach drives a Spirit Arrow into the ground and grabs a hold of the shaman’s hands as they are almost sucked into Tartarus! Alaric and the other shaman gaze inside to see nothing but the Abyss of Darkness that shaman so fear. The shaman however, are resolute.]

Alaric: Darach… let us go.
Darach: What…?
Kanro: Before we came to battle today, we were prepared to die to protect this world.
Darach: What are you saying…?!
Sinai: Darach… we were so glad to have you as a friend…
Darach: Guys no… I just got you back…
Tassis: Darach… Sain needs you now… protect him for us…
Darach: Tassis… why…?!
Cala: Darach… I always believed in you…
Darach: Guys… I can’t…
Alaric: You don’t have to…

[Alaric releases his hand from Darach’s as the five shaman shoot rapidly towards the endless vortex of darkness that is the Abyss. Tartarus consumes the shaman as they fall endlessly into a pit of darkness for all eternity. Tartarus slowly begins to close his mouth as Darach hangs onto his Spirit Arrow as hard as he can as tears streak down his face at the sight of his friend’s sacrifice. Sain collapses to the ground alongside Gold who cancels his transformation. Thoth quickly summons all the Spirit Shourai as they all rush quickly into Tartarus as it seals itself. The sky turns dark around them as storm clouds fill the sky. Everyone is suffering after what they just witnessed. The end of time, Tartarus, has managed to enter this world.]

Darach: Alaric… you guys… nooooo!
Sain: Alaric… Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala…
Thoth: Shaman… this can’t be the end…!
Anubis: Tartarus… what more will you take from us?!
Darach: It can’t end like this… It can’t…

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Alaric: Where are we?
Tartarus: SHAMAN…! YOU HAVE COME TO DIE!
…
Sinai: Sain… Darach…
Tassis: Spirit… Anubis…
Cala: It can’t be! They can’t all be dead!
…
Alaric: I don’t want to live in a world where I am not beside you guys!
Sinai: I love you all so much!
Cala: Guys… I don’t want to die…
…
Tartarus: SACRIFICE!
Alaric: I can’t transcend time with you…
…

TO BE CONTINUED?

## Episode 44- End of The Shaman

by SpecialForm12, Dec 7, 2016, 2:27:58 AM
Journals / Personal
[Last time on Mysticjar, the shaman have begun their war against Set for the height of their final battle. Thanks to the Island Mystic and Sain, the shaman have been made aware of where the ritual is being held. Darach reveals his true colors and betrays his Master by injecting him with the same Spirit Arrow he used against Morpheus and Osiris. In doing so, he inflicted Set with a deadly nightmare of his brother’s spirit presence. Set lost control of Kajura’s spirit, and Tassis was able to use Kajura’s inherited poison attack to remove his spirit from Set’s body. Now without a soul to absorb, Set’s spirit is seeing it’s end. However, just when things are starting to look up for the shaman, Set uses his spiritual form to merge with the Northern Lights above and brings forth Tartarus into this world. Taking the form of a fearsome cosmic leviathan, Tartarus is revealed to not be an entity, but a place where shamanic spirits go to die! The shaman are sucked into the Abyss within Tartarus, leaving only Darach, Sain, and the Island Mystic as the only shaman left to defend the world from Set’s wrath.]

[Inside Tartarus however… It is pitch black. The silence is deafening. It is impossible to see or hear anything around you as you descend endlessly into the Abyss. Five lone figures are seen trapped in time as they descend into the darkness that is the Abyss. As Tartarus winds his way around the world, the shaman seem to have lost this fight…]

[Descending endlessly into the darkness of the Abyss, we take a look at Alaric’s distant body. Alaric opens his eyes and notices his surroundings.]

Alaric: I have opened my eyes, but why is it so dark?

[The darkness and silence surround shim as he descends.]

Alaric: Oh, I see… so this is the Abyss…

[Suddenly, Alaric’s MystiClaw begins to glow red as his body paint wraps around his body. Shamanic Energy flows out of his body paint as it materializes to form FireFalcon who stands gazing before him. Alaric looks up and notices the only other figure beside him.]

Alaric: FireFalcon… so you’re here too…
FireFalcon: …
Alaric: But by the looks of it… this is the end for us… isn’t it?
FireFalcon: …

[FireFalcon materializes as he changes forms and turns into a winged version of Ritual MysticAztec! He stares back at Alaric as he begins to speak telepathically to him through his spirit.]

FireFalcon: Alaric…
Alaric: So… you can talk?
FireFalcon: Tartarus is the place where spirit goes to die, therefore all spirit can take shape here.
Alaric: So… why are you here?
FireFalcon: Even in death, do you still possess the will to fight?
Alaric: So then, we have truly died? We… lost…
FireFalcon: No. Not yet.
Alaric: What do you mean?
FireFalcon: Tartarus is the place where shamanic spirit goes to die. It is the crossroads between life and death itself. Right now, we exist in a reality where time never existed and spirit materializes itself at will.
Alaric: So that explains your form.
FireFalcon: Yes. It does.
Alaric: Why now? Why wait so long to tell us all this? We were fighting all this time never knowing what Tartarus was, and now that we exist in it, we have lost all time.
FireFalcon: It was never our place to tell you. Merely our job to guide you to the answer.
Alaric: Our?
FireFalcon: AquaStallion, LandPanther, ForestViper, WindLizard, and me. We are all spirits that descend from the one Great Spirit, the source of all shamanism and the shamanic ideal of the universe.
Alaric: The Great Spirit? But… wait. How come we never knew any of this?
FireFalcon: We never meant for you to learn this way. But given the circumstances that have presented themselves we had no other choice. You were supposed to meet the Great Spirit only after you five transcended time.
Alaric: Wait, what does transcending time mean? That idea that we have all had. Is it because we are immortals? What happens to us when we transcend?

[FireFalcon slowly walks away from him before he stops to glance back at Alaric.]

FireFalcon: When you transcend, your shamanic spirit will leave your physical body and ascend to the realm of the Great Spirit. There, the 3,000 year cycle will commence once again, and all shamanism will live again.
Alaric: But that would mean that others would be tasked with the burden of becoming shaman as well! They would live their entire lives facing endless trials constantly defying death! Never being able to return to the lives they once had! How can we do this to these good people?
FireFalcon: It is the way it has always been for centuries. In order for shamanism to last, sacrifices must be made.
Alaric: And you think those sacrifices deserve to be those we risk our lives to protect?! What about Sain?! We changed his life forever. What will happen to him after we transcend?!
FireFalcon: Sain will forget any memories he has every had in connection to shamanism, including his own. When the cycle begins once again Sain will become the ritual to which you will transcend time.
Alaric: The ritual? You don’t mean…
FireFalcon: In order for shamanism to last… Sain must be sacrificed.

[Alaric gasps as he is suddenly shocked by this heavy realization. He collapses onto the ground in despair as he tries to collect his scattered thoughts as he grabs his head with his hands in agony.]

Alaric: Sain… will be sacrificed...?
FireFalcon: It is as it must be. Sain was never supposed to become a shaman.
Alaric: Then why? Why did he become a shaman in the first place?
FireFalcon: The Island Mystic…
Alaric: Why then?
FireFalcon: To the Island Mystic Sain is a means for stopping the 3,000 year-old shamanic cycle. He feels that if he can create a new shaman outside of the influence of the cycle, they will accumulate enough power to transcend transcendance itself.
Alaric: But why would he do his?
FireFalcon: Unlike you shaman, the Island Mystic has lived far longer than you to realize his mistakes. A young man ambitious with the power to challenge that of a god’s. The power to change time itself. He awakened the Shamanic Gods, and in doing so we came into this world and bonded to your own bodies and became your shamanic spirits.
Alaric: Then the source of Mysticjar’s power is…
FireFalcon: Two spirits, one body. Existing in this world yet not of it. The people who walk the line between life and death itself. Such is shamanism.
Alaric: Why tell us all this?
FireFalcon: So that you can stop the real threat to shamanism, the Island Mystic. Sain is not the first person he has chosen to sacrifice for the sake of ending the shamanic cycle after all.
Alaric: Set…
FireFalcon: Yes. If you don’t want Sain to become another Set, and if you want the people of this world to continue to live life feeling protected from the Ancients, then you five will transcend time.
Alaric: And what if we don’t?

[FireFalcon spreads his wings wide as he reveals a break in the darkness beneath their feet. Alaric looks down to see a vast desert of barren nothingness. The sky is a dark purple and the storm clouds constantly streak lightning across the desolate desert. Down below, Alaric notices four skeletons in the sand. They are each wearing a MystiClaw around their neck.]

Alaric: Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala… No! This can’t be happening! They can’t all be dead!
FireFalcon: There is still time…

[Alaric looks back at FireFalcon in tears.]

Alaric: What must I do?
FireFalcon: Fight with us once again…

[Alaric stands up and spreads his arms as FireFalcon’s MysticRed form enters his body and transforms Alaric into MysticRed once again. The floor beneath him shatters as he falls down towards the vast desert beneath him. As he falls, he notices the skeleton bodies reanimate and form the bodies of his friends once again. Red lands on the ground as he approaches his friends.]

Yellow: Alaric? Alaric! You’re alive!
Red: Sinai… Sinai oh I am so glad to see you alive!
Yellow: Alaric… I love you. I don’t want another moment to pass without you knowing that.
Red: Sinai, I love you too. With all of my heart.

[Red looks as his friends join them as well as they all hug each other tightly.]

Red: Guys, I love you all so much…
Blue: That was frightening… Guys, I don’t want to lose you…
Green: You guys are my best friends but… we’ve transcended that already… you guys are my family!
Pink: I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to call my family. I love you all so much!
Yellow: So do I. I just don’t want this moment to end…

[The shaman hug each other as around them lightning strikes the ground and begins to revive the ReliCreatures the shaman have destroyed in the past. They begin to surround the shaman from all sides as a figure of a cosmic leviathan begins to form and gaze over them from the dark sky above them. The shaman slowly release from their hug.]

Red: Guys… you realize what we have to do, don’t you?
Blue: We have to fight… to the very end…
Yellow: We have to protect those we love from Tartarus…
Green: We have to transcend time…
Pink: Guys… I don’t want to go…

[Red hugs Pink tightly in his arms as Pink hugs him back. All the shaman group hug together as the ReliCreatures surrounding them come closer to where they are. They number in the hundreds, and the shaman are only five. The shaman break from their hug once again as they face they army surrounding them.]

Red: Guys… I couldn’t be more proud to have been your leader…
Blue: Now… for the last time… let’s show Tartarus why you never mess with shaman…
Yellow: Shamanism may be our curse… but we are not going to let it influence anyone else…
Green: If transcending time is what it takes to save everyone… then bring it on…
Pink: I’ve feared death for far too long… as long as my family is with me… we can transcend anything…
Red: We are shaman… and we will transcend this time!
Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Green: Shaman of the Jungle! MysticGreen!
Pink: Shaman of the Wind! MysticPink!
Red: We are the Five Shaman That Transcend Time!
Red: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!

[The shaman look up to face Tartarus as he begins to speak.]

Tartarus: SHAMAN…! YOU HAVE COME TO DIE!
Red: We will never die… and that is our curse… shamanism may have changed the lives of those in our past but we can’t change that anymore… we have inherited the spirits of our ancestors to change the future, and that is exactly what we are going to do!
Tartarus: YOU ARE NOTHING BUT SACRIFICES TO BE ADDED TO THIS RITUAL!
Red: Maybe… but we are going to show you what it really means to be a shaman! Let’s charge them!
All: Aaaaaaaaah!

[The shaman all draw out their weapons and clash against the massive army of ReliCreatures! The shaman are greatly outnumbered, but they fight as if five warriors were five hundred! Their spirits and hearts are filled with anger and sadness as they truly understand the nature of Shamanic Power…]

[Red charges with his TalonSword and slashes at several ReliCreatures. They fall to the ground as he stands up again and side flips shooting multiple spirit darts into them causing them to fly backwards against the sand. He kicks and flips above several ReliCreatures inserting his MystiClaw into his TalonSword for this finisher.]

Red: TalonSword! FlamingFeather!

[The army is destroyed in a vortex of flames that encircle them as we switch to Blue as he has taken out his HoofClaw and is thrusting it at the chests of various ReliCreatures. Each time he thrusts it brands them with a marking as he pulls the lever twice on his MysticLens.]

MysticLens: Caveprint! Kaboom!

[The ReliCreatures explode as he inserts his MystiClaw into his HoofClaw for the finisher once again. Blue shamanic energy surrounds his body as his body paint glows a bright blue as it wraps around him.]

Blue: HoofClaw! WildGallop!

[Blue crashes into the army of ReliCreatures surrounded by a blue stallion of shamanic energy as the army is destroyed as well! We switch to see Yellow is busy slashing at the ReliCreatures with her PawGrasper as she twists it around several of them and draws it back to slash across their bodies. She inserts her MystiClaw into her PawGrasper as well as she unleashes her finisher.]

Yellow: PawGrasper! SlashImpact!

[The SlashImpact attack hits effectively as the shamanic energy surrounding her causes her to spin her PawGrasper around as the bright yellow energy surrounding her crashes into the army destroying it also! We switch to see Green as he is busy using his ViperWhip to whip several ReliCreatures into submission. The venom on his weapon poisons the enemies surrounding him as he charges them sliding on the ground past them as he inserts his MystiClaw in his weapon as well as his green body paint wraps around his body as well!]

Green: ViperWhip! VenomLash!

[The attack hits as Green slides across the ground and wraps and coils himself as the image of a shamanic energy snake crashes and serpents it’s way around the enemies destroying them! We switch to see Pink is also using her FrillShield to attack enemies from a distance as she shoots it, the weapon hits several ReliCreatures as they fall back down. Pink front flips into the sky as he inserts her MystiClaw into her own weapon as well as the wind around her picks up and her body paint glows as it wraps around her body as well!]

Pink: FrillShield! FlyingShrill!

[The giant cyclone of shamanic energy that is created surrounds her body as she crashes like a spinning disc surrounded by wind into the army of ReliCreatures each getting hit as they are destroyed in the distance! The shaman reunite to each other as they look around they notice that the army of ReliCreatures gets up once again as their destroyed limbs recombine as they are fully recovered as they charge at the shaman once again! The shaman are shocked as they quickly try to recover as they block the oncoming onslaught of attacks that try to hit them. Ut the shaman cannot hold it for long as they are slashed in several places and sent flying back against the mountain of sand in the distance. The shaman struggle to rise up once again as Tartarus laughs overhead.]

Red: What is the meaning of this?
Tartarus: YOU FOOLS! I EXIST BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH ITSELF! HERE SHAMANIC SPIRITS DON’T DIE, BUT SUFFER A WORSE FATE THAN DEATH ITSELF…
Red: Oh yeah? And what’s that?!
Tartarus: ...ENDLESS BATTLE! NONE OF YOU WILL EVER DIE AS LONG AS YOU ARE SHAMAN! IMMORTALITY IS YOUR CURSE! NOW, FIGHT FOREVER!

[The shaman rise up again as they try to fight off the army once again. No matter how many times they defeat them, they always manage to revive! The shaman can hardly take another attack as Tartarus roars above them. The shaman are weakened as a combined attack from the army of ReliCreatures sends the shaman out of their transformations as they roll on the sand with blood running down their bodies.]

Alaric: So… as long as we’re shaman… we will fight endlessly?
Kanro: That... is just what we wanted to hear…
Tartarus: WHAT?
Sinai: You’re very clever Tartarus… instead of killing us you curse our immortal bodies…
Tassis: However… shamanism has also condoned you…
Tartarus: WHAT?!
Cala: Tartarus… you’re just like the Abyssal Ruins… you need shamanic spirits to exist…
Alaric: That’s why you forced King Yama to rule over the Abyssal Ruins… why you forced Osiris to start the Fated Hourglass… you needed souls to consume... so you took those of humanity!
Tartarus: IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE! EVERY SECOND THAT PASSES HERE IS DRAINING YOUR SHAMANIC SPIRITS! I WILL EXIST FOREVER!
Alaric: You don’t realize how much you have made those around you suffer… making Osiris the Chosen One… starting the Fated Hourglass… recreating The Rising… we will show you now… the call of our tribe!

[The shaman all pull out their MagnaDestiny as they strap it on their arms and begin to transform into Ritual form!]

All: Shamanic Transcendance!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Aztec! Edo! Ankh! Aboriginal! Greek!

[The golden drums appear at their feet once again as the golden armor straps to their bodies as their body paint begins to glow gold. They stand facing Tartarus and the army of ReliCreatures that lies before them.]

Aztec: Shaman of the Rising Sun! Ritual MysticAztec!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticAnkh!
Aboriginal: Shaman of the Lost Jungle! Ritual MysticAboriginal!
Greek: Shaman of the Free Wind! Ritual MysticGreek!
Aztec: With the Power of The Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Aztec: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!

[Tartarus roars as he angrily coils himself around the ground around them as the ground itself shakes as the and begins to rise around them in the form of giant hands.]

Tartarus: THE MORE POWER YOU USE THE MORE I TAKE FROM YOU! TRY ALL YOU WANT… BUT YOU CAN NEVER ESCAPE FROM TARTARUS!
Aztec: We realized we don’t need to escape at all…
All: SpiritShourai!

[The shaman reach towards the sky above them as their shamanic energy flows out from their bodies and forms their mecha flying above them! They get inside them as they barely manage to escape from the sand hands. They come for them again just as they clasp on their mecha, he shaman say this.]

All: Shamanic Gattai!

[The hands clasp together as light emanates from within as they shatter apart there stands Kaiten Shaman King!]

All: Complete! Kaiten Shaman King!

[Tartarus springs up as his giant leviathan mouth crunches right at the side of Kaiten Shaman King! Lightning rains down from above as it hits them hard as Kaiten Shaman King is barely holding itself together! Tartarus drives them deep underground as he drives them deeper and deeper until he reaches the core of the molten Earth! Kaiten Shaman King recovers as he flies at Tartarus but Tartarus grabs them once again and shoots them up towards the sky where lightning hits their back once again! Kaiten Shaman King crashes against the ground as the sand beneath them turns into stalagmites that pierce through Kaiten Shaman King as the mecha is raised up towards the sky where Tartarus stares at them face to face. Kaiten Shaman King cannot move as the shaman inside start to hold each other’s hands without saying a word.]

Tartarus: YOUR RESISTANCE AGAINST ME IS A FUTILE ONE! NOTHING YOU DO WILL EVER DEFEAT ME, AND EVEN IF I CANNOT DESTROY YOU, I WILL TORMENT YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR IMMORTAL LIVES! SHAMANISM WILL FOREVER BECOME MY FOOD!
Aztec: Very well…
Tartarus: WHAT?
Aztec: We realized… we didn’t need to defeat you after all.
Tartarus: WHAT?!
Aztec: We will escape… and this is how…

[Kaiten Shaman King disassembles as the five shaman jump out of it surrounded completely by shamanic energy! They charge at Tartarus directly as Tartarus strikes the five of them with five streams of concentrated lightning! The lightning strikes the shaman’s MystiClaws as the shaman start to channel more and more shamanic energy to the point where it begins to overflow within their bodies! Tartarus is shocked at what they are trying to do, as the lightning starts to crack their MystiClaws!]

Tartarus: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
Aztec: If shamanism is what you need to survive in this existence…
Edo: Then we are never giving it to you!
Ankh: We are imprisoned in Tartarus because of our shamanic immortality…
Aboriginal: So all we have to do to escape is to destroy the one thing that makes us shaman…
Greek: To destroy you… to save Sain and the others… and to end the shamanic cycle…
All: WE WILL DESTROY OUR SHAMANIC SPIRITS!

[The lightning digs deeper cracking their MystiClaws more and more every time as it is on the verge of shattering! The shaman’s Ritual form shatters off of their bodies as they are left with their normal shamanic forms. The shaman look at each other as they take each other’s hands.]

Tartarus: NO! STOP! YOU WOULD END YOUR LIVES JUST TO SAVE THE MORTAL REALM?! YOU WOULD NEVER SEE THE LIGHT EVER AGAIN!
Red: But… everyone… will… live…
Blue: Being… a… shaman… means… sacrifice…
Yellow: So… that’s… what… we… will… do…
Green: We… will… rewrite… our… destiny…
Cala: We… won’t… transcend… time…
Tartarus: NOOOOOO!

[The shaman’s form shatters as they are thrown into their human forms. Their MystiClaws shatter as the lightning driving into them vanishes and the shaman all fall down and crash into the sand beneath them. The shaman slowly look up at the sky to notice the light of their world is shattering Tartarus! Tartarus roars and screams as the world of the shamanic death, the very Abyss itself, begins to disappear!]

[The shaman lie on the ground as their bodies slowly start to fade away. They look at each other in the distance as they say their final words to each other.]

Cala: Guys… I am going to miss you… so much… I love you all!

[Cala’s tears streak down the side of her face as her FrillShield disappears.]

Tassis: My family… my home away from home… no one can ever replace what you all mean to me!

[Tassis’ tears also fall on the ground as his ViperWhip vanishes as well.]

Sinai: The time I spent with you guys… was the best time of my life… I wouldn’t change a thing about you all!

[Sinai’s tears fall as well as her PawGrasper vanishes as well.]

Kanro: You guys mean the world to me… I will always love you guys… you are forever engraved in my heart!

[Kanro’s tears hit the ground also as his HoofClaw vanishes as well.]

Alaric: The world may not remember us… but I will… I love you all so much… no matter what happens… we will always be shaman… and we will eternally… be a family!

[Alaric’s tears hit the ground as well as we see his TalonSword disappear from existence.]

[The five shaman lie on the ground as they hold in their hands what is left of their MystiClaws. As they begin to disappear. Tartarus is destroyed around them as in the surface world the giant cosmic leviathan disappears from the face of the Earth. Darach, Sain, Thoth, Anubis, and the Island Mystic run up to the shaman’s bodies as they fade away from existence as well.]

Darach: Oh no… Alaric… you guys, what did you do?!
Alaric: Something… really… really… stupid…
Darach: What…?
Alaric: Darach… it’s up to you now… you are… and always have been… a true shaman…
Darach: Alaric…

[Sain runs up to them as well as they have almost completely vanished. Sain’s tears streak down the side of his face as he kneels over the shaman’s bodies.]

Sain: Alaric… Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala… no, don’t do this! Don’t go! Don’t leave me please! I love you all so much!
Alaric: Sain…

[Alaric hands Sain the fragments of his MystiClaw.]

Alaric: I don’t regret becoming a shaman… because if I did… I never would have met you…
Sain: Alaric…
Alaric: I’m...sorry…

[The shaman give their last words as they all vanish from existence. Darach and Sain cry tears of sadness at the sight of their friends’ death before their very eyes. The very shaman who said they would transcend time itself have gone against their destiny and sacrificed themselves for the sake of ending the 3,000 year-old shamanic cycle. The five brave shamanic warriors who gave their lives to protecting the world that they loved has not gone in vain. For the fate of the world now rests in the hands of the few remaining shaman. Oh shamanic warriors, you have truly healed our hearts. The Northern Lights shine above them as history has changed forever…]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Darach: The shaman are gone… I have to be the one to protect this world.
Anubis: You know what you must do…
…
Osiris: Brother… have you forgotten our bond as a family?
Set: It is too late for me, brother…
…
Sain: Master… what are you going to do…?!
Island Mystic: Sain… I won’t burden you with this task anymore… the one who will restore civilization… will be me!
…
Dusk: My last arrow… I only have one shot to change fate!
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Dhark Pharaoh: This world will change…
…

TO BE CONTINUED?

## Episode 45- Legacy of Gold

by SpecialForm12, Dec 26, 2016, 7:04:19 AM
Journals / Personal
[It is dark. Very dark. Pitch black dark. The only thing we can hear, are voices in conversation with each other.]

???: Should we do it?
???: Why should we? Look, they’ve made their decision already.
???: Do you intend to just throw away everything that we have spent our lives working for?!
???: No, but apparently they do…
???: What should we do?
???: We bring them back of course!
???: But what if they don’t want to come back?
…
???: … This is the only option… start the clock…

[We continue from where we left off last. In order to stop The Rising ritual from happening again, the shaman fight against Set. In a moment of do or die, Darach turns on his Master, and injects him with a nightmare of his brother, Osiris. In doing so, Set releases his physical form and merges with the Northern Lights above, creating enough energy to bring Tartarus into the Surface World! In an attempt to sacrifice themselves to protect the world above, the shaman plunge into Tartarus, and destroy themselves to prevent the shamanic cycle from continuing. Tartarus vanishes without shamanism to consume, but the shaman die before their friends, as the last hope for civilization’s survival lies with the three remaining shaman…]

Sain: Alaric… Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala…
Darach: I can’t believe… it had to come to this…
Island Mystic: They were… they were very brave…

[The Island Mystic slowly walks away as he bends down to pick up his things. The others turn and notice him as he slowly starts to walk out.]

Sain: Where are you going?
Island Mystic: To fight… this isn’t over yet…
Sain: Wait how can you just say that?! They have just sacrificed themselves to protect us! The shaman are gone! How can you feel nothing?
Island Mystic: Sain… you misunderstand…
Sain: Then tell me! Tell me in a way that I can understand! Because right now, we are the only ones who can protect this civilization…

[The Island Mystic glances over and looks at Sain’s tear-stricken face. Sain falls on the ground in sadness as the Island Mystic kneels down and hugs him close.]

Island Mystic: Sain… I do feel what you feel… and I do understand… but I have lived long enough to know that the more time you spend feeling sorrow for such a noble sacrifice… the less time we have of honoring their sacrifice…
Sain: What… do you mean?
Island Mystic: Sain… Alaric and the others gave their lives to protect us. To protect you! If the roles were reversed… I am sue the shaman would fight to keep our civilization alive…
Sain: Master… I…
Island Mystic: You don’t need to say it. I have lived 10,000 years too long to see this sort of thing happen again.
Sain: What is going to happen to me?

[The Island Mystic takes a long pause before returning to look at Sain’s face.]

Island Mystic: Nothing, Sain. Nothing is going to happen to you.
Sain: Are you sure?
Island Mystic: I am sure… because I won’t allow it to happen.

[The Island Mystic stands up, turns around, picks up his weapon as he slings it behind his back as he walks off into the distance.]

Island Mystic: If the five shaman can change their destiny… then who’s to say I can’t change mine…

[The Island Mystic walks off into the sunset just as the Northern Lights above them start to vibrate vigorously. Darach and Sain look up at the sky as the Northern Lights above them begin to shatter as spirits start to fall down as if they were rain. The spirits touch the ground as they turn into ReliCreatures! But these ReliCreatures are without a body. They’ve become Nagual!]

Sain: Darach… those don’t look like ReliCreatures anymore…
Darach: I know…

[Darach shoots an arrow from his Arc Crosshadow that hits the Crocodile Nagual as it rolls on the ground. Darach then scoops up the shattered pieces of the shaman’s MystiClaws as he hands them to Sain in a small pouch.]

Darach: Sain, take these to Thoth, maybe he can find a way to fix this.
Sain: Alright… Darach, be careful.
Darach: I’ll try…

[Sain runs off just as Darach slashes another Nagual back as they start to slowly surround Darach. Just then, Anubis flips from behind him, over his head, and lands opposite him as he slashes the army of Nagual back as they fall against the ground. Darach and Anubis stand back to back against the surrounding army of Nagual.]

Anubis: Darach, how are you looking? Sharp?
Darach: Always, but I’m low on arrows.
Anubis: That’s never stopped you before now hasn’t it?
Darach: Not that I can recall…

[They both slash at incoming Naguals as they cause them to vanish as they disappear when they hit the ground. Darach and Anubis come back together once again as Darach holds up the Revival MystiClaw.]

Anubis: You think it’s time?
Darach: The shaman are gone… I have to be the one to protect this world.
Anubis: Then you know what you must do…
Darach: Yes, Master…

[Anubis spins around and grabs a Nagual by the horns as he flips and kicks them back. Anubis then turns to signal to Darach.]

Anubis: Then go!
Darach: I’m going…

[Darach slashes his way from the fight as he makes his way towards the forest. Anubis continues to fight the massive army of Nagual as his eyes are filled with resolve and spins his staff in a circular motion destroying the surrounding Nagual in a cyclone of energy!]

[Meanwhile, within the Northern Lights, two spirits have manifested themselves and are in a conversation with each other. They are the two brothers… Set and Osiris!]

Osiris: Brother… have you forgotten our bond as a family?
Set: It is too late for me, brother…
Osiris: It isn’t. As long as spirit still exists… then you will always be able to start over.
Set: Brother how can you be so foolish…
Osiris: Set?
Set: We were once human! We were once chieftains! We had an entire Civilization to ourselves and bask in the glories of our triumphs… And now… the force known as shamanism… has torn us apart…
Osiris: Brother, I understand your feelings… I understand your desire to return to a better time… a time where we were all together as a family… as humans… I also felt the same…
Set: You did...?
Osiris: I started the Fated Hourglass in the first place. I started it out of hatred and hopelessness that I would never be able to find you again… to be with you again… my brothers…
Set: You’re lying…
Osiris: But I did find my brothers! But I found them not through the means of my hatred towards shamanism… but my acceptance of it…
Set: How can you say this now?! Look at what we have become… we were promised greatness by that man, and look at what we get in return…
Osiris: The man… you call Master, correct?
Set: …
Osiris: You hold it within you brother, and yet you are unable to let it go. What you have understood to be hatred towards shamanism… is only your fear of being alone…
Set: I…
Osiris: I know how much your desires drove you to do such horrifying things… I too once felt the same… But you have allowed shamanism to control you… and you lack control over it.
Set: Silence! This is the only way to return to the past! I have sacrificed too much to be stopped here now… and not even you are going to get in my way!
Osiris: Then if that is how you feel… consume me…
Set: What?
Osiris: It is how you handle things now, right? Absorbing people’s shamanic energy, making it yours, feeding off of their fear… Well if you want to have a taste of what true power is like… then take my spirit as well!

[Set walks over to Osiris as they are both spirits within the Northern Lights. Set puts his hand on his shoulder.]

Set: Brother… I will show you how to turn back time, with my own two hands.
Osiris: No brother… I will guide you down the right path.

[Set drives his hand through Osiris’ body as he absorbs Osiris’ spirit into his as his own body begins to change as he starts to evolve into a new physical form!]

[The scene switches back to Sain as he is running through the forest holding the pouch of the shaman’s MystiClaws in his hands. As he is running, He passes by the Spirit Forest and he notices the Fated Hourglass on top of the altar supporting the Northern Lights above them. Sain slowly creeps closer to see what is going on. Just as he starts to approach the altar, he pulls out the Fated Sundial as his hands are shaking uncontrollably. He holds it up before him as he slowly creeps closer to the Fated Hourglass. As he does, the Fated Hourglass starts to show Sain a vision of his parents.]

Sain: Mom? Dad?
Mom: Sain? Sain, is that you?
Dad: Sain, where are you son?
Sain: Mom, Dad I’m here! I’m right here!

[Sain runs forward towards the sound of their voice but just as he gets close to the Fated Hourglass, the Northern Lights above him shatters as Set falls down from above and lands before Sain. Sain is still having the vision of his parents, and does not notice Set is before him. Set decides to use this moment to his advantage.]

Set: Sain… the descendant… I can give you what you desire the most… your family!
Sain: My… family…
Set: Sain, you and me are the same… we were both fooled by the illusion of shamanism… we were both tricked by the man who we call Master…
Sain: Master… my Master…
Set: Shamanism is an illusion Sain… discard your shamanism… release the Fated Sundial… I want you to complete The Rising…
Sain: I will… complete The Rising?
Set: Now Sain… The Rising will complete the ritual, and every soul that was taken from this world, imprisoned in the Abyssal Ruins, will be returned.
Sain: Can you truly help bring back my parents?
Set: I can do more than that Sain… I can give you your life back… all we must do is destroy the one force that influences life and death…
Sain: That force is…
Set: Shamanism…
Sain: I… must destroy the shaman… in order to save my family…

[Gold suddenly jumps up from behind Set as he stabs his SyringeSpear into his chest and injects his own powerful shamanism into his body blasting him far away. Gold cancels his transformation as he rushes over to console Sain.]

Island Mystic: Sain, are you alright?
Sain: Everything you said… was it all a lie?
Island Mystic: Sain…
Sain: Making me a shaman… what was it all for?! Was it just for you? To make me your successor?! Did you ever think about how I felt for once?
Island Mystic: Sain… everything that I ever did was for you.
Sain: Then tell me why… Tell me why my family had to suffer this long for you to decide that I had to be the one?
Island Mystic: Sain… I didn’t decide, none of us did. I know that the Fated Hourglass took your family away from you and for that I am sorry. Though shamanism may be the reason why Set came to despise us, it is not the reason for the Fated Hourglass.
Sain: I don’t know what to believe…
Island Mystic: Then believe this.

[The Island Mystic walks over to the Fated Sundial and grabs it with both hands. At once the shocks begin to run throughout his body and as the pain in his body increases power overflows inside of him. Set gets up and shoots his stream of darkness flames towards him as the flames also surround the Island Mystic’s body and begin to take his body to an intense amount of pain. Sain can only bear to watch him, still with tears on his face, as his Master is doing the unthinkable.]

Sain: Master! No! Stop this! Don’t go! Don’t do this for me!
Set: So… is this the way you want to go, isn’t it?
Sain: How…? I thought only the descendant could use the Fated Sundial…
Island Mystic: Well… who do you think made the thing…?
Sain: You… created it?
Island Mystic: Agh! I knew… that when the Fated Hourglass was created it would mean the end of civilization. I went against the orders of my superiors, and used my own shamanism to forge the Fated Sundial…
Set: You… but why…?!
Island Mystic: Agh! I knew it was still incomplete… only a true successor, a true descendant would be able to harness the power to change history…
Sain: Master…
Island Mystic: But I realize now that I made many mistakes… the burden that it would have on whoever inherited it… whoever would be forced to bear the burden of shamanism… I realize now that I could never bring myself to cause such harm to anyone in the world ever again…
Sain: Master… what are you going to do…?!
Island Mystic: Sain… I won’t burden you with this task anymore… the one who will restore civilization… will be me!
Set: Like I’ll let you!

[Set charges at the Island Mystic covered in flames. He tries to stop the moment in time but the Island Mystic twists the center of the Fated Sundial around.]

Fated Sundial: Rekishi!
Island Mystic: It’s too late now Set… even you can’t stop this from happening…
Sain: Master! No!
Island Mystic: Goodbye Sain… Tell your family… I love them…
Set: Nooooo!

[The Island Mystic twists the Fated sundial around completely as he uses his own shamanism to contain and control the flow of time as his body is destroyed and the golden shamanism that surrounds the Fated Sundial is cast into the Fated Hourglass! The sands of time begin to flow backwards as the cities around the world that were destroyed are suddenly restored, the people who were turned to dust are revived, and the Northern Lights suddenly flow into the Fated Hourglass once again! A giant explosion is noticed from all sides of the world as the Fated Sundial, alongside the Island Mystic, is destroyed.]

[Sain collapses on the ground, holding the shattered pieces of the Fated Sundial in his hands. The only thing that remains of his Master, is the Mystic Revitalizer. Set is infuriated. He angrily screams at the sky as dark shamanic energy is released covering the sky and spreading all across the city. Sain grabs the Mystic Revitalizer from the ground as he slowly straps it to his arm as he faces Set with tears in his eyes.]

Set: Shamanism is a curse that plagues this world! It’s very existence defies nature! The power to influence life and death… the power to decide one’s own fate… don’t give me any of that nonsense!
Sain: Set…
Set: Don’t call me by that name! This form is a constant reminder of the fool I was before. This ritual was supposed to change everything!
Sain: You dirty the name of shamanism…
Set: No Sain… shamanism was dirty to begin with.
Sain: Master didn’t give his life to prove to me that shamanism was a cursed power… He died so that the mistakes that he made as the first shaman would never again be repeated.
Set: What…?
Sain: Master may have shown you the Dark Orb… but it was your own ambition to change history that made you use it!

[Set angrily rushes towards Sain as flames cover his body. Sain then looks up at him with resolute eyes as he grips the Mystic Revitalizer in his hand.]

Sain: I now realize what my Master was trying to tell me… why I became a shaman… why he trusted me with his power…
Set: Aaaaaah!
Sain: The reason I became a shaman is…!

[Set reaches for Sain’s body but Sain runs at him and hugs Set’s body tightly as he holds up the Mystic Revitalizer in front of Set’s eyes.]

Sain: ...to heal your heart! Shamanic Transcendance!
Mystic Revitalizer: TormentaHeart! DestinyStart! You're the LegacyShaman!

[A golden shamanic aura covers Sain and Set’s body as Sain’s body paint shines brightly and stronger than ever before! Suddenly, the shamanic spirit of the ram runs up and enters into Sain’s body as the overflowing shamanic aura transforms him into MysticGold! Set tries to fight his influence, but Gold takes out his SyringeSpear and thrusts it into Set’s chest! The end of the spear touches the Dark Orb that lies within Set’s body. Gold begins to drain the Dark Orb of it’s power. Set shrieks out in pain as his own shamanism is being taken from his body.]

Set: What… are you doing to me?
Gold: The Dark Orb… was used to eliminate all the dark thoughts that came with shamanism. All those dark thoughts consumed your body, and in desperation, you became a monster.
Set: You really are a fool as I was… everything you lost by becoming a shaman… your family… your friends… your life… are you saying you’re just throwing that away?!
Gold: Now it is you who misunderstands, Set. I’m not throwing anything away.
Set: What?
Gold: Shamanism… has made the spirits of my family shine stronger!

[Gold shamanic energy blasts Set crashing through numerous trees until he lands on the other side of the forest. Gold speeds up and ends up right next to him! Set tries to attack but Gold is too fast and raises Set up into the air as Set tries to consume his spirit as well!]

Gold: The Dark Orb has cursed you, and because of it you have lived a life of wrongdoings believing in a lie. I will now free you from you curse… and I will heal your heart!
Set: Aaaaaagh!

[A giant flash of light is seen as Darach, who was busy running towards the Spirit Forest, now runs at a much faster pace than before. Darach uses his Arch Crosshadow to slash at various Nagual standing in his way as he finally makes his way to the Spirit Forest. When he arrives, he cannot imagine what he sees. Lying on the ground is the pouch of the shaman’s MystiClaws, and standing above them, is a terrifying creature with the form of an Egyptian sarcophagus and an ancient voodoo ritual cross as Set looks up and faces Darach!]

Darach: Set…
Dhark Pharaoh: You are too late… the shamanism satisfied me…
Darach: No… that’s impossible!
Dhark Pharaoh: You may call me… Dhark Pharaoh.
Darach: There’s no way I will!

[Darach runs at Dhark Pharaoh and slashes at him with his Arch Crosshadow but to no effect! Not even a single scratch! Dhark Pharaoh grabs Darach’s Arch Crosshadow as he whispers something to him.]

Dhark Pharaoh: Be grateful Darach… with me around… you will no longer die.
Thoth: Darach! Get down!

[Thoth and Anubis soar down from above at lightning quick speeds as they crash into Dhark Pharaoh with their shamanic auras! Dhark Pharaoh is sent backwards as Thoth and Anubis keep him busy.]

Anubis: Darach! Remember our promise…
Thoth: Darach! The time is now! Use the Revival MystiClaw!
Darach: My last arrow… I only have one shot to change fate!

[Darach activates the Revival MystiClaw as he sets it as the tip of his last Spirit Arrow. He loads the arrow into his Arch Crosshadow as he aims the arrow at the Fated Hourglass located very far away from where he is. Darach squints one eye as he focuses on his target. Thoth and Anubis push Dhark Pharaoh back with their golden staffs but Dhark Pharaoh is much too powerful as they are sent backwards stumbling against the ground. Dhark Pharaoh rushes at incredible speed at Darach as Darach throws the pouch full of the shaman’s MystiClaws into the path of the Spirit Arrow as he says the final words…]

Darach: Arch Crosshadow! Last Revival Arrow!

[Darach releases the arrow as it shoots towards the Fated Hourglass at an incredible speed! Dhark Pharaoh runs up trying to catch it but it is too fast for him. The Spirit Arrow barely cracks the side of the Fated Hourglass, but it is not enough to shatter it! Darach’s last Spirit Arrow vanishes as it strikes the tree opposite it as Dhark Pharaoh towers above Darach in triumph. Darach cannot even bear to look at his former Master as his hands slowly begin to fade away.]

Dhark Pharaoh: Darach… your time is up…
Darach: …
Thoth: Impossible…
Anubis: That was our last chance!
Darach: I…
Dhark Pharaoh: After all that you’ve been through…

[The crack along the side of the Fated Hourglass slowly starts to drain some grains of the sand within…]

Dhark Pharaoh: After all that you have sacrificed to get here…

[The grains of sand slowly land on the shaman’s MystiClaws…]

Dhark Pharaoh: You were all so close to success…

[The grains of sand start to illuminate the inside of the shaman’s MystiClaws…]

Dhark Pharaoh: Only to fall at my feet in the end…

[The shaman’s MystiClaws start to levitate slowly as Dhark Pharaoh finishes his speech.]

Dhark Pharaoh: Don’t worry… This world will change…
???: ...and we’ll make sure of it!
Dhark Pharaoh: What? It can't be!

[Dhark Pharaoh turns around only to see, shielded by a massive amount of glowing shamanic light, outlined by the designs of the body paint streaking across their bodies, grasping the MystiClaws close to their heart, the five shaman on legend!]

Dhark Pharaoh: No… That’s impossible!

[Alaric slowly looks up and gazes at Dhark Pharaoh as the other shaman behind him do the same.]

Alaric: We are… the shaman that have transcended death!

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Dhark Pharaoh: Impossible… you couldn’t possibly have revived!
Tassis: Surprised? So are we!
…
Thoth: Alaric… Sain is…
Alaric: Don’t worry Spirit, we know exactly where Sain is.
…
Anubis: Intruder! You dare to challenge the might of Civilization?!
Dhark Pharaoh: I dare…
…
Sinai: If we don’t do something soon… Darach and everyone from Civilization will disappear!
Alaric: We can’t let that happen. It’s time Civilization rose again!
…
All: Complete! Shamanic Civilization!
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 46- Civilization Rises Again

by SpecialForm12, Jan 15, 2017, 8:18:07 AM
Journals / Personal
[In an attempt to revive the shaman using the Revival MystiClaw entrusted to him by Thoth, Darach rushes to the Fated Hourglass in hopes to destroy it. During a drastic conflict with Set, the Island Mystic sacrifices himself to protect Sain. In doing so, Sain becomes the next MysticGold and uses his powers to fight Set. However, Gold vanishes mysteriously, leaving only Darach left to fight. Darach manages to revive the shaman by shooting his Last Arrow at the Fated Hourglass. With the shaman now revived once again, how will they handle this threat?!]

[The scene begins from where we left off last. The shaman have now revived and are standing before Dhark Pharaoh as he struggles to comprehend just how they were able to revive.]

Alaric: We are… the shaman that have transcended death!
Dhark Pharaoh: Impossible… you couldn’t possibly have revived!
Tassis: Surprised? So are we!
Sinai: Reviving like this… but how?
Kanro: Darach… have you…

[Darach struggles to rise up again as he has been tired out by his extensive fight against the Nagual threat.]

Darach: It was… the least I could do… ugh…

[Darach collapses on the ground as the shaman notice Darach’s hand is starting to vanish before their eyes! Dhark Pharaoh starts to laugh as Alaric aims his TalonSword at him.]

Alaric: What’s so funny?
Dhark Pharaoh: Haha! So it seems Darach’s time is up…
Cala: Hm?
Dhark Pharaoh: Don’t you see? Darach sought refuge in Civilization in order to live without the need of being near my body. But now that 3,000 years are coming to an end… Darach’s shamanic life is dying…
Sinai: Oh no!
Tassis: We have to get him somewhere safe!
Dhark Pharaoh: You aren’t going anywhere! Not until you tell me how you were able to revive!
Kanro: Sorry… you’re out of luck there.
Dhark Pharaoh: Then you shall tell me through force…
Alaric: Tassis! Cala! Get Darach to safety. We will handle Set…
Cala: Got it!
Tassis: Let’s go Darach…

[As Tassis and Cala start to carry Darach’s body away from the clearing, Dhark Pharaoh shoots a ray of dark energy at them as Alaric quickly transforms and deflects the attack from hitting them. The others transform as well as they join him in the fight.]

Red: Shaman of the Sun! MysticRed!
Blue: Shaman of the Deep! MysticBlue!
Yellow: Shaman of the Land! MysticYellow!
Red: Shaman Sentai…
All: Mysticjar!

[Dhark Pharaoh rushes towards them as the shaman quickly draw out their weapons.]

Dhark Pharaoh: Transcending death… that’s impossible!

[Red, Blue, and Yellow all attack Dhark Pharaoh as he approaches the revived shaman. Red slashes over his head with his TalonSword as Dhark Pharaoh dodges and knocks them back. He draws out his khopesh weapon and slashes Blue and Yellow back as he spins around and quickly blocks Red’s attack from above. He twists his khopesh around his TalonSword and pulls it away as he drags Red’s body as it takes the hits from Blue and Yellow. Dhark Pharaoh then spins back around kicking Blue and Yellow back as he throws Red against them as well! Red crashes into his friends as the trees behind them break their fall. Dhark Pharaoh puts his hand on the ground as an energy ankh shape appears and passes underneath the shaman’s feet. Mummy bandages shoot out of the ankh symbol as they wrap around the shaman’s arms and legs and drain them of their strength. Dhark Pharaoh slashes at them viciously with his khopesh as the shaman are sent crashing back through several trees. A sudden flash of red, blue, and yellow light is seen in the distance as the three shaman dash at incredible speeds and crash into Dhark Pharaoh in their Ritual Forms as he barely manages to block their attack with his khopesh!]

Aztec: Shaman of the Rising Sun! Ritual MysticAztec!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticYellow!
Aztec: With The Power of The Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Dhark Pharaoh: I’ve had enough!

[Dhark Pharaoh starts to fend off the shaman with his khopesh and each time he slashes at them the shaman flip backwards and roll on the ground evading and dodging all of his attacks. They all leap back and jump at him from three different sides impulsing themselves off of nearby trees. They each slash across Dhark Pharaoh’s body with the TalonSword, HoofClaw, and PawGrasper. Dhark Pharaoh stumbles backwards as he slashes his arms at the shaman as long bandages extend from his arms and slash across the shaman as they all roll back on the ground. Dhark Pharaoh extends his hand towards Aztec as his body lifts off the ground and his sent towards his hand as Dhark Pharaoh holds Aztec in a chokehold.]

Dhark Pharaoh: I no longer sense the presence of my Master… Just what have you done?
Aztec: Tartarus… is no more…
Dhark Pharaoh: What…?!
Aztec: Never again will you be able to drain the spirits of shaman who have crossed to the underworld. And now that your Master is gone… soon you will be gone too…
Dhark Pharaoh: Silence!

[Dhark Pharaoh slashes at Aztec which sends him crashing into some nearby trees. The other shaman regroup to help assist Red as they face off against Dhark Pharaoh once again.]

Dhark Pharaoh: I may soon vanish… but it won’t be without a purpose…

[Dhark Pharaoh cloaks his body in dark shamanic energy as Aztec pulls out the Totem Tri-Cannon and aims it at Dhark Pharaoh.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Angarika! A’hoea! Khamsin!

[Aztec cocks the Totem Tri-Cannon three times as it begins to speak.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Rekishi Riptide!
Aztec: Totem Tri-Cannon! Rekishi Riptide!

[Aztec shoots the Totem Tri-Cannon as shamanic energy materializes into three beasts of a falcon, a stallion, and a panther. The three spirits quickly spin around as they charge at Dhark Pharaoh who manages to dissipate just before they could land the attack on him!]

Dhark Pharaoh: If I will no longer have a history… then neither will you!

[Tassis and Cala quickly regroup with the others as the other shaman cancel their transformations.]

Alaric: Is Darach safe?
Cala: Yeah, he is. He’s just been badly hurt…
Kanro: Darach is going to vanish as well…
Tassis: But, that’s not our fault, right?
Sinai: When we destroyed Tartarus we also destroyed the link that Tartarus had to the Acolytes.
Kanro: So since Darach was given a life thanks to Set…
Cala: His life his now slipping away…
Kanro: His shamanic life given to him by Civilization is also running out. We don’t have time to waste here!
Tassis: Well what do you expect we do now?! Darach is going to disappear unless we don’t destroy Set, but Set will destroy everything if we leave him alone!
Kanro: You don’t think I know that?! The Revival MystiClaw can only be used one last time. Right now, not just this civilization, but our Civilization is going to die with the Fated Hourglass completed!
Tassis: You’re just giving us more things to get stressed out about now! How about thinking of some solutions?!
Alaric: Guys! As hard as it may seem… we have to make a sacrifice…
Sinai: We can’t… I mean… Darach, our people, Sain…
All: Sain!

[Suddenly, Thoth descends from above with his wings widespread as he collapses before the shaman as the shaman rush to his side.]

Cala: Spirit! Spirit, what’s wrong?!
Thoth: Alaric… Sain is…
Alaric: What happened to Sain...?
Thoth: He’s gone…
Sinai: What?!
Tassis: No, no you can’t say that! What do you mean he’s gone?!

[Thoth just lowers his head as he looks at the ground unable to look at the shaman’s faces.]

Kanro: This doesn’t make any sense… Was it Set?
Thoth: The Island Mystic sacrificed himself in order for Sain to inherit his legacy… but when he was fighting Set…
Alaric: It wasn’t enough…
Thoth: Sain accepted his fate. He accepted the fact that he became a shaman in order to help people, and to fight to reclaim his parents’ life…
Kanro: This doesn’t make sense… MysticGold is the Legacy Shaman, their shamanism exists in every single time. There is no way they could have been destroyed so easily…
Cala: Maybe it would have been better if we hadn’t revived…
Tassis: Well, this is just getting better and better, isn’t it?!
Kanro: Is there something you want to say, Tassis?
Tassis: Yeah, actually there is! Why don’t we just do what we always do, and challenge the fate they have given us?!
Kanro: It’s not so simple…
Tassis: But it is that simple!

[Tassis walks towards the sacred burial ground that the shaman had erected for the Ancients. He holds up his MystiClaw and holds the light from it close to Kajura’s tomb.]

Tassis: The Ancients challenged their own fate…
Alaric: What did you say?
Kanro: Yeah, and look where it’s gotten them now.
Tassis: Even in death, the Ancients have not stopped fighting against Set!
Sinai: Tassis…
Tassis: I don’t know about you guys, but Kajura did not trust me with his life so that we would question who is worth sacrificing! Thanks to Darach we have been given one last shot at life. And don’t want his last wish to be in vain. I am going to fight! Whether it is with or without you.

[Tassis equips his MagnaDestiny to his arm as he starts to walk away just as Kanro grabs his arm to stop him from leaving.]

Kanro: Although you are irrational sometimes… we are a team. Where one goes, we all go. I won’t let you do this alone.

[Kanro also equips his MagnaDestiny to his arm as he joins with Tassis.]

Sinai: But guys, I can’t sense Sain’s spirit anymore…
Tassis: Sain has inherited the Legacy Shaman’s shamanic energy, that should not be difficult to track down.
Kanro: Shamanic energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed into something else.
Cala: But where do we even start to search for his shamanic energy?

[Suddenly Alaric’s head begins to hurt as he starts to hear the faraway and distant chants of a large group of people. Over all the voices clammering around in his ears he makes out the voice of Sain shouting above everyone else…]

Sain: Everyone…! Everyone…!

[Alaric looks up as he consults with the shaman about what he heard.]

Alaric: Sain is alive…
Sinai: What? Where?!
Alaric: It’s a long shot… but I think I might just know where he is…
Kanro: Wait! Could it be that…
Alaric: Set is tracking down the source of shamanic energy in this time…
Tassis: So that must mean…
Cala: Civilization! Our tribe is still there! They have no idea Set is coming to kill them!
Kanro: Guys, let’s go, now!
All: Right!

[The shaman all attach their MagnaDestiny to their arms as they start to run towards the location of Civilization. But before they can make it further, Alaric suddenly stops them.]

Cala: Alaric, what are you doing?
Kanro: What’s going on here? Don’t you want to save your brother?!
Alaric: I have a bad feeling about this…
Tassis: A bad feeling? Now is no time for bad feelings, we have to save our Civilization!
Sinai: ‘m sorry Alaric, but he’s right. I can’t risk them dying like this…
Kanro: Let’s go you guys… If Alaric can find the strength in him to do what he knows is right… he will come.

[The shaman all rush towards the location of Civilization leaving Alaric behind but not before Sinai turns around to glance back quickly at Alaric who is standing upright looking down at the ground beneath him.]

[Thoth comes up close to Alaric as he reaches for him and asks him what is wrong. Just then Alaric turns around and grabs Thoth by his shoulders.]

Alaric: Spirit, where is Darach?!
Thoth: The shaman should have carried him back to the Ancient Forest by now… Why?
Alaric: Darach’s life is in danger!

[Alaric runs at extreme speeds towards the Ancient Forest where Darach was laid to rest by the other shaman. Alaric finally manages to reach the clearing where the shaman have left him when he notices that Darach is nowhere to be found!]

Alaric: Darach! Darach! Where are you?!

[Alaric immediately turns around the corner of a clearing only to see something truly frightening unfolding before his eyes! Before him he sees Darach being held in a chokehold up towards the sky by none other than Hisomi, the last Acolyte!]

Alaric: So, you’ve come to target the life of the injured now?! Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticLens: FireShaman!
MagnaDestiny: Civilization! Aztec!

[Aztec crashes into Hisomi who releases Darach’s body as he collapses on the ground as Aztec turns to look at Darach. Aztec looks down as he begins to notice that Darach’s body is in worse condition than it was before! His body is starting to vanish as the lack of a shamanic life is slowly draining him of his own life! Aztec tries to lift up Darach but Darach grabs his shoulder.]

Darach: Alaric… it’s fine…
Aztec: No! How can you say this is fine?! I am going to save your life!
Darach: You can’t stop this, Alaric… Trust me… I tried…
Aztec: Come on! That’s not the words I want to hear from you!

[Darach reaches into his jacket and takes out the Revival MystiClaw. Aztec notices it in amazement.]

Aztec: The… Revival MystiClaw! How do you have this?!
Darach: Take it… I no longer need it.
Aztec: What are you saying?! I’m trying to heal your body, you fool!

[Suddenly, Hisomi dashes at incredible speeds as he slashes Aztec back with his gauntlet. Aztec rolls back on the ground but rises up once again as he draws out his TalonSword and Totem Tri-Cannonas he shoots at Hisomi. Hisomi spreads out his amber cloak as the shots from the Totem Tri-Cannon all enter inside the inside of his cloak. Hisomi spins around and turns into a sandstorm vortex as he crashes into Aztec as he barely manages to block the attack with his TalonSword. The spinning vortex starts to cut into his TalonSword as Aztec ducks down and rolls to evade the attack. He quickly spins around on the ground and shoots spirit darts at Hisomi who easily deflects them away. Hisomi charges at extreme speeds as he cuts and slashes across Aztec’s body several times before Aztec falls on the ground. Aztec reaches for his MysticLens as he pulls the lever twice. Hisomi charges again as Aztec stands up once again. Hisomi slashes at extreme speeds once again. This time he covers himself in a powerful sandstorm vortex that keeps Aztec from watching where the attack is coming from! Aztec is slashed across his body in several places before Hisomi spins around and shoots the shots from the Totem Tri-Cannon back at Aztec! The shots hit him as Aztec is forced out of his transformation back into Red. Hisomi extends his gauntlet as he slashes and energy slash at Red who is hit with the attack and sent flying back as he crashes against some trees behind him. Hisomi walks towards Darach’s body as he lifts him up into the air once again before a wounded Red with a burnt suit crawls closer to Hisomi as he extends his hand towards him.]

Red: You… forgot something…
MysticLens: Caveprint! Kaboom!

[Suddenly, a handprint mark appears on Hisomi’s helmet as it explodes and Hisomi is sent flying back rolling on the ground. Red crawls his way towards a fallen Darach as Darach extends to him the Revival MystiClaw.]

Darach: Use this Alaric… Save your people…
Red: You idiot! How can you just give up so easily?!
Darach: There is nothing more I can do now… You are all as strong as I hoped you would be…
Red: After all that work you did to revive us… knowing what the risks would be in the end… why did you still do it?
Darach: Transcending time… not transcending time… none of it matters in the end…
Red: What…?
Darach: What matters… is what you do now that will change the future of this Civilization…
Red: Darach…
Darach: Even if the Fated Hourglass steals spirits… even if no one remembers you… even if I die…
Red: Agh…
Darach: Even in death, I will fight alongside you to the very end…
Red: You still have fight in you…
Darach: That’s what it means to change fate… isn’t it?
Red: Darach…

[Hisomi suddenly rises up before them. Both shaman look as they notice Hisomi’s helmet has been cracked from the attack, and golden light is emanating from within Hisomi’s body.]

Red: Hisomi… what are you?!
Darach: This isn’t darkness… it couldn’t be…
Hisomi: …

[Hisomi spins around rapidly as he quickly vanishes in the shadows. Red helps Darach to rise again as he asks him something very important.]

Red: Darach… can you go for one last time?
Darach: Let’s go save our tribe…

[The scene switches to the Ancient Forest where the four shaman have arrived at the gateway to Civilization. The shaman look at each other as they all nod in agreement. Then they all reach out towards the golden light in the distance as they are all instantly transported through the massive forest directly to Civilization. The shaman reach the edge of the mystical lake, but what they see before them leaves them paralyzed in fear. Before them, they see the entire lush and green Civilization, the tribal city resting on the back of a giant turtle, burning in flames!]

Cala: Civilization! No!
Sinai: Everything is burning… how could this have happened?!
Tassis: We were too late…
Kanro: Everyone we risked our lives to protect… our tribe… our home…

[The shaman look up as they notice two figures fighting in the center of the city. The shaman quickly rush towards the center of the city as they notice Dhark Pharaoh engaged in a heated fight against Anubis! Dhark Pharaoh uses his khopesh to slash at Anubis across his body as the bandages that are wrapped around his arms and legs are slowly draining him of his shamanic energy! The shaman quickly transform without hesitation as they all rush at Dhark Pharaoh. But just as they get close, Dhark Pharaoh notices them and shoots a dark ray in the shape of an ankh at the four shaman that traps and locks them in place as the shaman suffer extreme damage to their bodies!]

Dhark Pharaoh: I am afraid… your shamanic legacy... has died.

[Dhark Pharaoh extends his khopesh and holds it at Anubis’ shoulder.]

Dhark Pharaoh: Any last words?
Anubis: No matter how many times you kill… no matter how many spirits you devour… you will never, NEVER be satisfied! As guardian of Civilization… I will defend the history of shamanism to the very end! And even if I die… I will continue to oppose you… as the ghost that haunts your past!
Dhark Pharaoh: You are the shamanic demon who killed the brother I once knew… I will now free you from your curse!

[Dhark Pharaoh raises his khopesh as he prepares to bring it down upon Anubis! The shaman shout and scream out at him as they suddenly hear the voices and chanting of a group of people coming from all around them. Dhark Pharaoh suddenly stops as he too hears the voices. The voices are resonating all around the burning city as they slowly start to grow in power and intensity. Slowly, we start to see people gather on the roofs and broken streets and fallen trees and crumbled ruins as more and more of them start to appear. Each person is slowly beating a tribal drum with a stick. The shaman, Dhark Pharaoh, and Anubis look around as they notice the beat of the tribal drums are growing stronger and stronger as soon they are all completely surrounded by people! And not just any people… but the various tribes of Civilization!]

Dhark Pharaoh: What is this?
Anubis: This… is our resistance!
Dhark Pharaoh: It couldn’t be… you summoned them here?!
Anubis: It wasn’t me who did it…
Dhark Pharaoh: Then… it can’t be!

[Dhark Pharaoh and the shaman suddenly turn around as they notice the massive crowd of people slowly part away as none other than Sain walks out towards them!]

Pink: Sain…?
Yellow: Sain, is that really you?!
Green: I can’t believe it but… how?!
Blue: Alaric was right… you did survive!
Sain: Thank you guys… it’s thanks to you that I know who I really am!
Sinai: Who you… really are?

[Sain walks up as he faces Dhark Pharaoh once again. Dhark Pharaoh releases Anubis as he collapses on the ground as he points his khalish directly at Sain.]

Dhark Pharaoh: It couldn’t be…! At that time you…
Sain: Set! Hear the beating of our drums… Listen to the cries of the people… Feel the strength of a united Civilization…
Dhark Pharaoh: You… Just who are you?
Sain: I am a shaman… and I will be the one to heal your heart…

[The people of Civilization start to beat their war drums harder and harder and start to chant together as body paint slowly begins to wrap around their bodies! All around the shaman is a massive ring of shamanism. They chant louder and louder as the strength of their shamanism grows stronger still. The four shaman collapsed on the four start to rise on their own as the light around them grows stronger and stronger.]

Blue: I see it now… even when faced with the end of their lives… they still stand up to fight!
Yellow: This overflowing shamanism… this must be the true power of Civilization!
Green: Not the power of time… not the power of death… not even the power of the Ancients was the true Civilization… What it really was…
Pink: It was the people! All the people throughout time who forge their own history! They grow, they build relationships, they create a path to the future…

[Alaric and Darach manage to make it to Civilization just in time as they witness the tribe’s ritual unfold right before their very eyes!]

Blue: Tassis… I am so sorry… I finally understand what you meant all along! The true strength of shaman is…
Green: The true strength of shaman is…
Yellow: The true strength of shaman is..
Pink: The true strength of shaman is…
Alaric: The strength of shaman is…
Darach: The strength of shaman is…
All: ...Our tribe!

[Suddenly, all the people of Civilization channel their shamanic energy as they send it shooting towards the shaman! The six shaman are all enveloped in a powerful light as shamanic energy starts to overflow within their bodies! Golden body paint starts to wrap around their bodies as the six shaman join together in the center of Civilization. The shaman focus and channel their shamanic energy all throughout their bodies as they grab hold of each other’s hands as they release a giant flash of golden light that covers all of Civilization itself! Dhark Pharaoh covers his eyes as all around him the buildings, trees, and nature start to rebuild themselves! All the flames of destruction vanish as Civilization is covered in a bright golden light emanating from the six shaman. The light fades away as the shaman stand in the center of the shamanic ring transformed into Ritual Form!]

Aztec: Shaman of the Rising Sun! Ritual MysticAztec!
Edo: Shaman of the Endless Deep! Ritual MysticEdo!
Ankh: Shaman of the Vast Land! Ritual MysticAnkh!
Aboriginal: Shaman of the Lost Jungle! Ritual MysticAboriginal!
Greek: Shaman of the Free Wind! Ritual MysticGreek!
Dusk: Shaman of the Moon! MysticDusk!
Aztec: The Six Shaman That Transcend Time!
Aztec: With The Power of The Ancestors, We Summon The Civilization!
Aztec: Shaman Sentai!
All: Mysticjar!

[The crowd of people cheer in excitement as the shaman’s true Civilization Power has finally been unlocked! The six shaman stand facing Dhark Pharaoh one last time, for this has become their decisive final battle!]

Dhark Pharaoh: Is this what it all means? Is this the true power of shamanism I was unable to achieve?
Aztec: Set… the time has come! We will set your spirit free!
Dhark Pharaoh: Show me! Show me the power that I was unable to attain, shaman! Show me what Master never showed me…
Aztec: Let’s charge him!
All: Right!

[All six shaman charge at Dhark Pharaoh as he charges at them as well. The shaman all take out their individual weapons as they attack Dhark Pharaoh by flipping over and rolling underneath him to avoid all his slash attacks from his khopesh. Dhark Pharaoh extends his bandages as they try to wrap around the shaman, but the shaman roll to evade and slash away all the bandages aimed at them. Aztec shoots spirit darts at him from various locations as the shaman use their surroundings to their advantage. Dhark Pharaoh deflects the darts as Edo crashes into him using his HoofClaw surrounded by his stallion aura. Dhark Pharaoh is sent backwards as Ankh flips over and slashes across his body using her PawGrasper. Ankh ties Dhark Pharaoh up as he flashes his eye at Ankh. She freezes just as Aboriginal slides underneath him and slashes across his legs using his ViperWhip with his shamanic aura surrounding it. Dhark Pharaoh stumbles back as Greek launches her FrillShield at him that flies around and slashes at Dhark Pharaoh from various locations. Dhark Pharaoh is sent rolling back on the ground as he spins around and releases a massive wave of dark shamanic energy at the shaman! The shaman shield themselves as there is a massive explosion. Dhark Pharaoh looks at where the shaman were standing, and as he notices the black cloud of dark shamanic energy clear away, Dusk’s own body paint glows a bright purple as all the dark shamanic energy is absorbed into his body!]

Dusk: Thank you for the extra life, Master…
Dhark Pharaoh: Aaaaagh!

[Dhark Pharaoh angrily slashes at Dusk just as Aztec flies down from the sky above and deflects the attack from hitting Dusk! Aztec flips upwards as he barely dodges the bandages he sent at him and slashes across Dhark Pharaoh’s body with his TalonSword! Dhark Pharaoh stumbles back against a wall as Aztec spins around quickly and shoots his FlameFeather finisher directly at Dhark Pharaoh! The attack blows him back into the city center, as the shaman all combine their weapons together as one!]

All: Complete! LifeSaber!
Dhark Pharaoh: Agh…
All: LifeSaber! Shamanic Slash!

[Shamanic energy auras surround the LifeSaber as it slashes across Dhark Pharaoh’s body as he collapses on the ground in defeat! The shaman turn around as Dhark Pharaoh explodes behind them, signaling the end of their long-waged war against the Acolytes!]

[But suddenly, Dhark Pharaoh’s body starts to weaken as both Set and Osiris’ spirits start to fight each other for control of the body. The energy being released by both powerful spirits causes Dhark Pharaoh to grow to an enormous size!]

Aztec: We can’t allow their shamanic energy to destroy Civilization! Guys, let’s go!
All: Right!
???: Wait!

[The shaman turn and look to see Thoth and Anubis coming towards them. The shaman quickly join them as they both tell them something important.]

Thoth: Shaman… thanks to the Civilization Power you have unlocked… you can now fight as a civilization!
Edo: As a… civilization?
Both: A Shamanic Civilization! Let’s do it!

[The shaman look above as they notice the dome starts to cover the sky above them. The giant turtle that is Civilization sinks under the water as the massive beast rises above and lands right in front of Dhark Pharaoh! Revival Sha-Oh also appears as Revival Sha-Oh divides and recombines as it forms the face mask of the Civilization configuration! Everyone beholds in awe as Shamanic Civilization is formed!]

All: Complete! Shamanic Civilization!
Dhark Pharaoh: Aaaaagh!

[Shamanic Civilization walks towards Dhark Pharaoh as he releases powerful lightning attacks that do not harm Shamanic Civilization! Shamanic Civilization crashes into Dhark Pharaoh and surrounded by powerful light, a rainbow-colored body paint starts to wrap all around the entire mecha formation! Shamanic Civilization opens his mouth wide as shamanic energy begins to charge within. All the shaman channel their shamanic energy into a single attack as they all unleash it on Dhark Pharaoh at once!]

All: Shamanic Civilization! Shamanic Ritual Resonance!

[A giant stream of shamanic energy is shot at Dhark Pharaoh just as Osiris’ spirit manages to free itself and hold Dhark Pharaoh in place! The attack hits as a massive explosion results in the destruction of Dhark Pharaoh once and for all!]

[Suddenly, a small shadowy figure jumps through the explosion as the figure lands on the opposite side of the explosion somewhere in the forest! The shaman quickly notice as they quickly rush to the area where the strange figure landed in. The shaman arrive to encounter the shadowy figure with their back towards them holding in his hands two orbs: one of a pitch black darkness, and one of a shining golden light. The shaman confront the strange figure as he begins to stand erect.]

Edo: Who are you?
Aboriginal: Reveal yourself! Now!
Aztec: I knew I felt something strange about this…
Ankh: Alaric, could this be what you were talking about?
Greek: What is it, Alaric?
Dusk: The energy coming from Hisomi’s body was much too powerful to be an Acolyte…
Edo: Darach… You don’t mean…?!
Aztec: Why don’t you show us who you really are… Island Mystic.
All: What?!

[The shadowy Acolyte that is Hisomi slowly turns around to face the shaman. As he turns around the crack on his helmet is still visible as a bright golden light is emanating from within his body. The golden light starts to fade away as Hisomi spins around in a vortex as his cloak becomes a mantle that falls upon the shoulders of none other than… the Island Mystic!]

Island Mystic: Alaric…

[The shaman are all shocked and frozen in fear and dismay as they have just come to realize the true identity of the Acolyte of Stealth Hisomi! Just how will the shaman confront this sudden and dramatic realization?! Their destiny is about to change, forever…]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Edo: The one behind everything was…
Aboriginal: The Island Mystic…
…
Set: Master… set me free…
Island Mystic: Set, you made a fine shaman…
…
Sinai: What is happening to us?
Cala: We’re… transcending?!
…
Darach: Alaric… don’t do this!
Alaric: I have to… because you all… have to live!
…

TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 47- Those Who Transcend Time

by SpecialForm12, Mar 31, 2017, 8:14:32 PM
Journals / Personal
[The shaman have waged their final battle against their greatest enemy Set. Facing up against his new powers as Dhark Pharaoh after consuming the spirit of Osiris, the shaman manage to defeat Set using the channelled shamanism of Civilization to form Shamanic Civilization! Just when the shaman finally believed that their fight against the darkness was at an end… Hisomi appears from out of nowhere holding an orb of light and an orb of darkness. The shaman rush to confront Hisomi, when it is finally revealed who he truly is…]

Aztec: Why don’t you show us who you really are… Island Mystic.
All: What?!

[The shadowy Acolyte that is Hisomi slowly turns around to face the shaman. As he turns around the crack on his helmet is still visible as a bright golden light is emanating from within his body. The golden light starts to fade away as Hisomi spins around in a vortex as his cloak becomes a mantle that falls upon the shoulders of none other than… the Island Mystic!]

Island Mystic: Alaric…

[The shaman are all shocked and frozen in fear and dismay as they have just come to realize the true identity of the Acolyte of Stealth Hisomi! Just how will the shaman confront this sudden and dramatic realization?! Their destiny is about to change, forever…]

Edo: The Island Mystic… but… why?
Greek: Why? How is this possible?!
Aztec: I sensed something was off after we were revived. Even though the Island Mystic had sacrificed himself, I could still feel his presence.
Aboriginal: Yeah, that’s true but…
Ankh: How could you possibly have revived?

[The Island Mystic paces back and forth as he slowly starts to laugh at himself. He stops to turn around to face the shaman as they assume their stances.]

Island Mystic: You shaman are amazing…
Edo: What?
Island Mystic: You know… before I never realized how you five were able to revive so quickly after you sacrificed yourselves to destroy Tartarus. But now I finally see why…

[The Island Mystic stops and turns around once again.]

Island Mystic: This was fate, shaman. The same fate that your ancestors had set in stone centuries ago, and the same fate that your family's trusted in when they sent you across time.
Aboriginal: What are you talking about?
Island Mystic: You see shaman, unlike you I am not so willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of protecting another. I cannot die so easily.
Greek: But, Sain… you sacrificed yourself to protect him. He saw you die!
Island Mystic: Ah yes… my ultimate sacrifice…

[The Island Mystic stops in his tracks as he turns to face the shaman directly once again.]

Ankh: What do you mean by, “your ultimate sacrifice”?
Island Mystic: You see shaman, my existence that has lasted for 10,000 long years has not been without consequence. Immortality… the power to transcend death… such is the power that I seek.
Edo: No being is immortal and there never will be!
Island Mystic: Ah, but that’s where you’re wrong, my friend. You see, shamanism merely grants you the ability to gaze into the unknown. The ability to understand the cosmic flow of energy and spirit in the universe. It however, does not allow you to harness it.
Greek: Harnessing… the energy…
Island Mystic: How do you think that you five were able to survive 3,000 years of transcendence without sacrificing your shamanic spirit to do so? How have you shaman been able to channel the spirits of the Ancients, a race that derives shamanic energy from the very Nagual they are?

[The Island Mystic steps forward.]

Island Mystic: Dark shamanism!
Edo: What?!
Aboriginal: You’re kidding! You don’t honestly expect us to believe that all this time we had darkness inside of us, did you?
Island Mystic: Oh no Tassis, I don’t expect you to believe at all. I expect you to learn what exactly this means…
Dusk: What do you want from us?
Island Mystic: I want you all to transcend time. Just as your ancestors have done so before you.
Aboriginal: And just what do you gain from doing this?
Island Mystic: Another chance at life! A new start to my own shamanic cycle! One that will last for all eternity…
Ankh: Just what exactly are you hiding from us?!
Island Mystic: Nothing that you won’t learn for yourselves after you all transcend.
Edo: And what makes you think that we would be so willing to transcend when you want us to?
Island Mystic: Because, Kanro… It’s already begun.

[Edo quickly turns around and looks as Greek suddenly collapses on the ground. She is knocked out of her transformation as the other shaman quickly surround her. Cala grasps at her leg as the shaman notice that her body paint is slowly wrapping around it as it begins to glow brightly.]

Edo: Cala! Cala! What’s happening to her?!
Island Mystic: She’s transcending time, as it was foretold.
Aboriginal: How do we stop this?
Island Mystic: Now why would you want to stop your own destiny?
Aztec: …
Island Mystic: Shaman, you have all been fighting against the darkness for all this time and for what? To transcend time. Your chance to transcend is now upon you and you reject it?
Ankh: Just what are you planning to do with us?
Island Mystic: I merely wish for the kind of world that Set could never give his tribe. I wish for a world where everyone lives forever!
Aboriginal: And you plan to sacrifice innocent people just to do it?
Island Mystic: Oh no, shaman, you misunderstand. You see, from the very beginning it was foretold that in order to attain an immortal body, an immortal soul must first transcend the line between life and death…
Island Mystic: Shaman… your people were meant to be sacrificed from the very beginning.
All: What?

[The Island Mystic paces around the shaman as he stops along the side of the forest cliff and looks out upon the city below them and gazes up towards the Northern Lights still shining above them in the sky.]

Island Mystic: It is sad, shaman. That you have all finally come to realize that what you were fighting for all this time, was at the cost of sacrificing it as well.

[Aztec clenches his fists as he gazes down at the ground as the other shaman gather around a fallen Cala as they notice her body paint as nearly consumed both of her legs.]

Cala: You guys… I don’t… feel so good…
Aboriginal: Cala! Cala! Hang in there, Cala. We’re gonna find a way to heal you, I promise.
Island Mystic: Shaman, there is no need to waste your breath. This is what destiny has foretold for you, for all of you. There is no need to run away anymore.

[Suddenly, Dusk shoots three Spirit Arrows that strike the ground in front of the Island Mystic’s feet as the blasts push the Island Mystic back. Aztec starts to take action.]

Aztec: Tassis, Sinai, Kanro, you guys get Cala to safety. Be and Darach will handle the Island Mystic.
Edo: Wait, but why?
Aztec: Just do it!

[Aztec and Dusk suddenly rush at the Island Mystic while Aboriginal and Ankh quickly carry Cala to safety. But Edo stays back and decides to watch the fight unfold.]

[Aztec draws out his TalonSword and Dusk aims a Spirit Arrow at the Island Mystic as he starts to sigh in exasperation.]

Island Mystic: Oh Alaric, I really didn’t want it to come to this. And by the looks of it, neither did you.
Aztec: How could you do this to us? To Sain?!
Island Mystic: You all should have known from the very beginning that by becoming shaman you were sacrificing yourselves in ways unimaginable. Is this not one of those times?
Dusk: What do you want from us?
Island Mystic: For you five to transcend, and for Darach to be erased from history.
Aztec: What?
Island Mystic: Darach was never supposed to become a shaman. You did so outside of my own influence. There only needs to be five shaman that transcend time. You are no longer needed.
Aztec: If you think I am just going to sit around and transcend while you threaten the life of our ally and that of the civilization beneath us then you are sadly mistaken.
Island Mystic: You know Alaric… I guess I was right all along. I’ll never be able to understand you.
Aztec: Aaaagh!
Island Mystic: Shamanic Transcendance!

[The Island Mystic transforms into MysticGold as Aztec lunges at him with his TalonSword. Gold blocks it with his SyringeSpear and twists it out of his hands as he kicks him back making him crash through a tree. Dusk shoots various Spirit Arrows at him from a distance but Gold’s body paint flashes quickly as he is quickly able to dodge all the arrows with lightning quick speed! Gold catches an arrow in midair as his body paint flashes once again and he throws it back at Dusk hitting him in the chest. Aztec hits his MagnaDestiny as it begins to speak.]

MagnaDestiny: Shamanic Transcendance! Civilization! Aztec!
Aztec: Shamanic Transcendance! Aztec Solar Impact!

[Aztec’s body is covered in spirit flames as his body paint burns brightly as he burns a track of ash in his wake as he speeds towards Gold and crashes into him with tremendous force. Gold quickly reacts and catches the attack with a single outstretched hand! Gold’s body paint flashes once again as an ankh symbol appears behind him and strikes Aztec from all sides as it locks him against a stone wall he crashed into.]

Aztec: Osiris’ shamanism… that’s… impossible…
Gold: Who do you think taught them?
Dusk: Shamanic Transcendance! Last Arrow!

[Gold turns quickly just in time to see an incredibly fast Spirit Arrow surrounded by shamanic flames flying towards him as the attack strikes him and an explosion is seen. Edo notices the explosion and gasps as he notices what happens next. Dark shamanic energy starts to flow out of Gold’s body as HIsomi stands in his place holding the Last Arrow finisher in his grasp.]

Dusk: Hisomi…
Hisomi: …
Edo: That’s… impossible…

[Hisomi’s helmet crack is still visible as golden light is shining from within while dark shamanism is flowing from his body. Aztec is still trapped by the ankh attack and can barely reach his MagnaDestiny but notices Edo staring from a distance. Edo nods silently as he slips away from view. Hisomi drops the Last Arrow on the ground as he slowly walks towards Dusk as Dusk desperately shoots a fury of arrows at him that all pass through his body as if he was a ghost!]

Dusk: What are you?
Hisomi: I am a hybrid. The perfect fusion of light and darkness. The one true immortal being. I am the Arcane Shaman.
Dusk: Aaaaagh!

[Dusk’s body paint wraps around his body as he surrounds himself in a massive blaze of shamanic energy as he rushes at extreme speeds at Hisomi. But just inches away from him landing his attack on him with his Arch Crosshadow, his leg suddenly gives way and he crashes to the ground. Dusk looks down at his leg only to notice that his shamanic body paint is slowly fading away as his body is slowly starting to age.]

Hisomi: Your time of destiny has come, Shaman of the Moon.

[Darach is forced out of his transformation as he collapses on the ground just as storm clouds start to gather in the sky above them. Aztec is still pinned down by the ankh attack as he can only watch Darach being approached by Hisomi from a distance. Hisomi stands before Darach and kicks him back sending him crashing through a tree and rolling through some mud as he struggles to stand up again.]

Darach: Argh… Agh!
Hisomi: Standing will do you no good. History has already forgotten you, Darach.
Aztec: No! There is no way that can happen!

[Hisomi turns and glances at Aztec who is pinned to the stone wall.]

Hisomi: Is that so?
Aztec: Darach will live, and I’m going to make sure that happens!
Hisomi: There is nothing you can do Alaric. This is destiny.

[Hisomi steps towards Darach as his gauntlet manifests into a claw. Darach struggles to stand up but his shamanic energy has already left his body as he is slowly starting to fade away. Hisomi reaches Darach and gets ready to strike him down.]

Aztec: No…
Hisomi: What did you say?
Aztec: Darach will never be forgotten by history…
Hisomi: Oh?
Aztec: Darach has something that you never had, Island Mystic…
Hisomi: And what might that be?
Aztec: He has found the light!
Darach: Alaric…
Aztec: Aaaaaaaaah!

[Suddenly, Aztec’s body paint starts to burn brightly as it wraps around his body. The ankh symbol trapping him shatters as he shoots towards Hisomi surrounded by a fury of blazing shamanic flame! The stone wall behind him explodes as his shamanic spirit forms and aura surrounding his body as it crashes into Hisomi! Hisomi quickly grabs the flaming aura but it manages to push him back against a massive temple in the distance. The stone wall behind him cracks as the impact is defined on the wall. Hisomi angrily slashes a fury of dark shamanic energy at the aura as it slowly starts to weaken, but Aztec still hangs on to his body.]

Darach: Alaric! Are you trying to get yourself killed?! Get out of there!

[Hisomi’s body paint wraps around his body as Kajura’s spirit is summoned as he angrily shoots the serpent’s shamanic aura into viciously biting into Aztec’s falcon shamanic aura. Aztec’s aura weakens as he is knocked out of Ritual form and forced into Mask Kaiten form. His aura becomes that of a raging bull, just as Hisomi’s spirit changes again to that of Tengu as the shamanic aura of a powerful dragon wraps around the spirit aura and clamps down on it as well as Crimson is struggling to hold on.]

Hisomi: You think this will change your fate?! What are you trying to do, Alaric?
Crimson: If you believe that Darach can be so easily forgotten by history, then I am going to drag you to the one place you can’t escape from shamanic destiny…
Hisomi: Impossible… You don’t mean…
Crimson: I’m taking you to the Abyssal Ruins.
Hisomi: I will not allow you!

[Hisomi ‘s body paint flashes in the color of Icarus as two massive and powerful wings angrily strike the shamanic aura as Crimson is blown back by a vicious tornado crashing through trees before he slides to a stop on the ground. Hisomi soars above the two shaman covered in mud, Crimson’s visor is cracked, revealing Alaric’s burnt face within.]

Hisomi: You cannot defeat me, shaman. For I fight for destiny.
Crimson: You should well know by now… that destiny can always be broken!

[The scene switches to another area of the Spirit Forest where Tassis and Sinai have taken Cala to. The sky above them gets dark as it slowly starts to rain. The three shaman rush to the ancient burial ground where they buried the Ancients. When they arrive to their tombs, their spirits manifest before them.]

Tassis: Osiris! Kajura! We need your help! It’s Cala, she’s… vanishing!
Osiris: It appears she has begun to transcend time. Much like your parents have done before you.
Sinai: Please, Osiris! Tell us how we can stop this! Tell us how we can save her!
Osiris: I am sorry, Sinai. But there is nothing that we can do to stop this.

[Tassis angrily runs up to Osiris and tries to grab him only passing through his body because he is a ghost. Tassis gets up from the muddy ground, soaking wet and with tears in his eyes as he faces Osiris.]

Tassis: Don’t give me that! All this time we have done nothing but defy destiny. And when we finally manage to defeat the darkness… Cala’s spirit is going to vanish?!
Osiris: A shamanic spirit is only temporary. It cannot grant you immortality. In order for the shamanic cycle to continue, five shaman must transcend time.
Tassis: It shouldn’t be this way!
Kajura: Tassis… I am sorry, but there is nothing we can do.
Tassis: But… Cala…

[Tassis bends down to console Cala as more than half her body has already faded away.]

Tassis: Cala… I’m so sorry… I don’t know what to do to save you…
Cala: It’s okay Tassis… you did all you could… that’s all that matters…
Tassis: I don’t want you to go…
Cala: I don’t want to go either…

[Tassis’ tears streak down the side of his face as Osiris and the other Ancients can only watch as Cala slowly fades from existence.]

Kajura: Osiris, is there really nothing we can do?
Osiris: This is the prophecy… I have no control over it’s power.
Tassis: I should have told you this a long time ago Cala, but I love you.
Cala: Tassis… to think it would take you so long to say that… I lov-

[Cala’s body paint completely vanishes as her body fades and disappears. Tassis grasps at the ground as the rain continues to fall down on them.]

Sinai: Tassis…
Tassis: Come on Sinai… It’s time we showed the Island Mystic just what we’re made of…
Sinai: Tassis… I will always be here for you…

[Tassis and Sinai hug each other as their body paint wraps around their bodies and they become resolute. Tassis turns to face the Ancients once again.]

Tassis: We are going to fight against destiny, but there is something that I need to know.
Osiris: Ask, and you shall recieve your answer.
Tassis: I want to know why was Alaric woken up before we were.
Osiris: Well…

[The scene switches back to the battleground, where Edo shoots himself through a torrential funnel of water aimed at Hisomi. The attack crashes into him, but he uses Tengu’s shamanism to turn his elemental attack against him, crashing him against the ground in the form of a massive hydro dragon. Kanro is knocked back into his Mask Kaiten form as well as he and Crimson continue to fight against him. It’s not before long that Sinai and Tassis both appear as well, as they too engage their Ritual forms and attack Hisomi from the ground.]

MagnaDestiny: Shamanic Transcendance! Civilization! Komodo!
MagnaDestiny: Shamanic Transcendance! Civilization! Egypt!
Aboriginal: Shamanic Transcendance! Komodo Dragon Breath!
Ankh: Shamanic Transcendance! Horus Eye of the Sun!

[The two shamanic attacks manifest as Aboriginal spews a venomous stream of Komodo Dragon breath at Hisomi just as the sun behind him manifests the Eye of Horus and strikes him from behind at once, as the attack sends Hisomi flying down to the ground.]

Aboriginal: Did we do it?

[The smoke dissipates and we see Gold standing there before them as his body paint flashes a deep red color.]

Gold: Not even close.
Gold: Shamanic Transcendance! Olmeca Resurgence!

[Gold stomps the ground before him as the tectonic plates shift and knock out both Aboriginal and Ankh sending them out of their Ritual forms as well as they regroup around the other shaman. They also notice Darach has managed to grab a Spirit Arrow and shoots it directly at Gold’s helmet! The attack hits, which stuns Gold as he stumbles back and the shaman all charge at Gold together as their body paint glows brightly around their bodies as this is the fight for their final battle!]

Crimson: Don’t hold back! Even if we transcend, we will fight it as long as we can!
Arctic: Just get Alaric to him directly! We need him to get in close!
Amber: We will always stick beside you, Alaric!
Camo: Now, let’s do this for Cala!
All: Aaaaaaaaah! Shamanic Transcendance!

[The scene switches to Civilization where Thoth, Anubis, Wind, Aeolus, and Sain are gathering the people once again. Rain falls down on them as Sain senses that something is wrong.]

Sain: Anubis, Spirit… something is seriously wrong here. I have to go…
Anubis: No! Sain, you mustn't go.
Sain: Why not?
Anubis: Because… the Island Mystic is waiting for you there.
Sain: And why is that a bad thing?
Anubis: Sain… he is not who you thought he was. He-

[Suddenly, a ravaged and burnt Set slowly limps out of the forest towards Civilization. The shaman quickly arm themselves but Anubis tells them to stop. As Set approaches the gates he is shocked by the mystic barrier and collapses on the ground. Anubis walks up to him as Set looks up into his eyes.]

Set: Brother… help me…
Anubis: Set? Is it really you?
Set: Master… set me free…

[Set collapses on the ground just as behind him we see none other than the Island Mystic! Anubis quickly points his staff towards him as the Island Mystic reaches down and touches Set’s body as he whispers into his ear.]

Island Mystic: Set… you made a fine shaman…

[The shamanic people of Civilization are frightened by what they see before them, and Thoth can only wonder what has happened to the shaman.]

Thoth: You… what have you done to the shaman?!
Island Mystic: They have finally accepted their destiny.
Anubis: You’re a liar!
Island Mystic: Am I?
Sain: Master… I don’t understand. What is going on here?
Island Mystic: Sain, though you may not understand now, know that everything I have done was to make you a better shaman.
Sain: Master…
Anubis: Don’t listen to him! He’s a hybrid…
Island Mystic: How rude… and here I thought that we could finally renew old ties.
Thoth: What have you done to the shaman?!
Island Mystic: Well… why don’t I just show you?
Anubis: Get down!

[The Island Mystic’s body paint glows a bright gold as the sands from the beach of Civilization quickly wrap around their bodies as a giant sandstorm instantly transports them to the battleground. There, lying in the mud in the rain, lie the bodies of the six shaman. Their body paint has already wrapped around half of their bodies, and Darach is almost dead. The shaman crawl towards each other in desperation, yet still with the urge to fight on.]

Island Mystic: Shaman, I told you. You cannot defy destiny.

[Alaric crawls towards Darach as he grasps his jacket. All wet and muddy, he searches through his clothes before he grasps at Darach’s collar in desperation.]

Alaric: Darach, you idiot! What do you think you’re doing?!
Kanro: Alaric… what is it?
Alaric: The Revival MystiClaw… it’s gone.

[Anubis looks up at the shaman.]

Anubis: It was Darach’s promise to me that I would use the Revival MystiClaw to save the people of Civilization.
Alaric: Darach… why?
Darach: Because… I have no other reason to live now… I can die in peace knowing that you all showed me the light…
Alaric: No… don’t say that! We have to keep on fighting, remember?! To the very end!
Darach: And I will, Alaric… in spirit…
Kanro: You guys, I’m sorry… I can’t hold on…

[Kanro suddenly vanishes as his shamanic spirit transcends time.]

Alaric: Kanro! Kanro…
Sinai: No… not me too…
Alaric: Sinai… no, don’t do this!
Sinai: I love you, Alaric…

[Sinai suddenly vanishes as her shamanic spirit transcends time.]

Alaric: Sinai… Don’t go…
Tassis: Alaric… I’m so sorry I ever doubted you…
Alaric: Tassis?
Tassis: I know what you did before we awoke…
Alaric: Tassis… not you too…
Tassis: I would have kept on fighting too… til’ the end…

[Tassis suddenly vanishes as his shamanic spirit transcends time.]

Alaric: Tassis… I don’t want to be alone…
Darach: Alaric…
Alaric: No, Darach… Not you too…
Darach: You always were the strongest rival…
Alaric: No…

[Alaric rises as his body paint wraps around his body starts to burn a bright red. The light blinds Gold and the others as Alaric approaches Darach’s body.]

Darach: Alaric… don’t do this!
Alaric: I have to… because you all… have to live!
Alaric: Shamanic Transcendance! Shamanic Transfusion!

[Alaric’s body burns a bright red as spiritual flames engulf his body. HIs body paint starts to move towards his arms as a burning spiritual orb of shamanic energy starts to form in his hands. The Island Mystic looks in astonishment as Alaric infuses his shamanic life into Darach’s body! Darach is suddenly healed from his aging curse and the body paint wraps around his body as it allows him to transcend time!]

Darach: Alaric, what have you done?!
Alaric: I gave you… my shamanic life…
Darach: You never should have done that Alaric!
Alaric: Now… you truly are… a full shaman…
Darach: Alaric… you idiot! Don’t sacrifice yourself again!
Alaric: I have always… found something… worth sacrificing for…
Darach: Don’t go…
Alaric: Goodbye… old friend…

[Darach suddenly vanishes as his shamanic spirit transcends time.]

[Alaric collapses onto the ground as FireFalcon manifests into this reality. Thoth immediately summons FireFalcon and he orders him to enter Alaric’s body.]

Thoth: FireFalcon! Become one with Alaric’s spirit! I plead you to save his life!

[FireFalcon acknowledges the request as he enters Alaric’s body! Immediately shamanic flames engulf Alaric’s body as he is transformed into a Nagual! Alaric, now a Nagual grasps at himself in his transfigured form. The Island Mystic locks eyes with Alaric in anger.]

Island Mystic: You really are something, Alaric! You sacrifice your own life and look what you’ve become! You’re no better than an Ancient now! You are a Nagual… just like me…

[Alaric screams into the night sky as the rain falls down below on the two lone Nagual as Shaman Sentai Mysticjar has finally transcended time…]

NEXT TIME ON MYSTICJAR:

Island Mystic: Two lone Nagual… Alaric, you will never return to normal now…
…
Tassis: Who are you?
Wakan Tanka: I am the Great Spirit.
…
Kanro: We will do whatever it takes to fight alongside Alaric again.
Wakan Tanka: You could lose your shamanism forever…
…
Alaric: I want to heal your heart… Island Mystic.
Island Mystic: Alaric… there is something you should know…
…
Sain: It can’t be…
Thoth: That’s impossible…
Anubis: Is this truly the end of shamanism…
…

TO BE CONTINUED?

## Episode 48- Call To The Great Spirit

by SpecialForm12, Apr 5, 2017, 9:20:06 AM
Journals / Personal
[The scene continues from where we have left off last. After a desperate attempt to defeat Set, the shaman used the combined shamanic abilities of the lost tribes of Civilization in order to summon the great Shamanic Civilization in order to defeat him. However, it is suddenly revealed that the true mastermind behind the shamanic cycle was the Island Mystic, who was revealed to be none other than the Acolyte of Stealth Hisomi. With the shaman now on guard, they fight the Island Mystic with the added weight of transcending time. Just when the Island Mystic’s godly powers were proving too strong for them, the shaman transcend time and Alaric sacrifices his shamanic life to Darach in order for him to live. Alaric is transformed into a Nagual after FireFalcon fuses with his spirit in order to save his life. Now, the shamanic cycle is broken, and unless he can find a way to restore it, the Island Mystic cannot transcend into his next life.]

Island Mystic: You really are something, Alaric! You sacrifice your own life and look what you’ve become! You’re no better than an Ancient now! You are a Nagual… just like me…

[Alaric recovers from his scream into the night sky. His five friends have transcended time, and he has become a Nagual. Alaric runs his hands through his face as he stares at his reflection in a puddle beneath him. His face has become that of a falcon with powerful feathers as armor that have covered his skin. His feet have become powerful talons, and his arms have also become talons with two giant armored feather gauntlets on either arm. He looks up as rain continues to fall and looks at Sain who has collapsed on the ground in sadness, and he looks at Thoth and Anubis who can only gaze in bewilderment at what has just occurred. Alaric slowly rises up to his feet as he looks at the Island Mystic who is standing there, panting in the rain and also bewildered by what has just occurred.]

Island Mystic: I can’t believe… the Great Spirit would accept a… a denizen of darkness as a shaman… It’s unbelievable…
Alaric: Cetan nagin an’petu kin kikukanpi…
Island Mystic: Two lone Nagual… Alaric, you will never return to normal now…

[Sain looks up at Alaric and looks at Thoth.]

Sain: Spirit, what is he saying?
Thoth: He is speaking in the tongue of the Ancient Nagual… He says… “He was more than darkness, he found the light”.
Sain: You can understand him?
Thoth: Yes Sain, we Ancients are all from the same Nagual race.
Sain: A Nagual… what is it?
Anubis: A shaman is one who possesses both a human and a shamanic spirit within the same body. A Nagual is what happens when both of those spirits become one and transform the body.
Sain: So Alaric is now a… Nagual?
Thoth: I am afraid so…

[Sain looks back at the Island Mystic who continues to pace towards Alaric’s Nagual form standing before him.]

Island Mystic: Nagi tanka nimitawa ktelo ohinyan…
Sain: What is he saying?
Anubis: He says… “I cannot allow anyone to disturb my shamanic cycle”...
Sain: What? Since when is the shamanic cycle his?
Anubis: I don’t know… but I have a feeling that we’re about to find out.

[Sain suddenly stands up and runs up to the Island Mystic. The Island Mystic stares back at him with his wild eyes. Sain approaches him cautiously while Nagual Alaric stares at him as he silently walks past him and into the circle.]

Sain: Why, Island Mystic? Why are you doing all of this?
Island Mystic: Sain… everything I am doing and have done is so that the shaman can transcend time. That is all.
Sain: But I don’t understand… Why then did I become a shaman? Why did you make me who I am?
Island Mystic: I couldn’t make you into a shaman unless you convinced yourself you wanted to. I warned you of the risks, and here we are now.
Sain: I didn’t know that you were trying to kill Darach?! And what about you being Hisomi?! You said the darkness had to be destroyed, but somehow you are both.
Island Mystic: I told you. I am a hybrid. A perfect balance of the light and the darkness. I instigate the shamanic cycle, and through it is which I live.
Sain: So what was I to you?
Island Mystic: Sain, you were always, and always will be my shamanic descendant. I spent centuries searching for someone with your hidden shamanic abilities… Someone who could inherit the spirit of arcane shamanism, while I found a way to free myself from the influence of the shamanic death.
Thoth: Wait… by the shamanic death… you couldn’t mean…?!
Island Mystic: Yes, Tartarus itself. Thanks to you shaman, you were successfully able to destroy Tartarus, the place where all shamanic spirit goes when they die, in other words, the shamanic afterlife.
Anubis: You were using the shaman to find another way of escaping death?
Island Mystic: Not entirely. You see, I had been escaping the shamanic death for over 10,000 years now. The influence of the darkness was never far from me, always chasing me through every tribe, through every civilization I went to. I realized that through the shamanic cycle, I would reincarnate into another life endlessly.
Alaric: Wanaki tacaku wonunicun…
Island Mystic: No, Alaric. That’s where you’re wrong. The moment I realized that your father refused to transcend I knew what the future might bring for me. If next generations of shaman refused to transcend, then I would no longer be able to reincarnate. So that’s when I knew, I had to find another way…
Thoth: So you found a way to have the shaman destroy the shamanic death, just so that you could live forever.
Island Mystic: I never knew that Set would grow to despise shamanism so much. The influence of the Dark Orb was clearly far beyond his control. But in doing so, I was able to find a way to reincarnate once again.
Alaric: Wakinyan wakuwala wakina…

[The Island Mystic turns around and slowly starts to laugh at himself before he turns back and faces them once again.]

Island Mystic: Don’t we all? After all… why wouldn’t a Nagual like me desire eternal life?

[The Island Mystic’s eyes spark with electricity just as the storm clouds above them roar as a powerful thunderbolt strikes down on the Island Mystic’s body! Within the thunderbolt, they notice the Island Mystic’s body starts to change. Hair starts to grow over his shoulders, tough, golden armor covers his skin on his arms and legs and chest. His face becomes that of a primeval totem-like figure as two horns emerge from his head. A Thunderbird design spreads out of his back as his SyringeSpear manifests before him. His transformation is complete as he stands before the shaman revealing to them his Nagual form.]

Haokah: This is my true form! My name is Haokah!

[Alaric shifts his stance as he gazes upon the Island Mystic’s true form. Sain is astounded and bewildered, as are Thoth and Anubis. Sain approaches the Island Mystic as his stance shifts as well as he grips his SyringeSpear tighter in his hands. Sain walks up to Haokah and looks into his eyes.]

Sain: Haokah, Island Mystic, whoever you really are… you don’t have to do this. Tell us why and we can help you figure this out, together.

[Haokah stares deep into Sain’s eyes before he looks back at him as he rises up once again.]

Haokah: I’m sorry, Sain… But there is no going back for me now…

[Haokah suddenly draws his SyringeSpear from the ground and aims it at Alaric. Alaric’s stance shifts into a battle stance as he prepares himself for combat.]

Haokah: Yunke-lo!
Alaric: Yunke-lo…
Sain: Spirit, what are they saying?
Thoth: Sain… we have to leave, now!
Sain: But why?
Anubis: Because… they have just challenged each other to a fated Trial by Fire.
Sain: That can’t mean…
Anubis: They will fight to the death until one is declared the victor.
Sain: Oh no…
Sain: Alaric! Island Mystic! Don’t do this! None of you have to fight! There must be another way!
Haokah: Wahi wakina!

[A sudden bolt of lightning strikes the ground surrounding both Alaric and Haokah. The trail of the lightning strike draws a line that separates Alaric and Haokah from the others as a wall of fire and lightning emerges from the line drawn into the ground. Sain jumps back, but as he watches with sadness both Alaric and the Island Mystic attack each other he gets a sudden burst of confidence. Sain reaches into his sack and takes out the MysticRevitalizer as he wraps it around his arm. Thoth and Anubis notice this as they quickly rush to stop him, but it is too late. Sain jumps into the wall of fire as he vanishes from view of the two Ancients.]

Thoth: Sain! What are you doing?!
Anubis: Sain! Get back here, now!

[Sain looks back at both of them with tears in his eyes but resolve in his face.]

Sain: I have to do this. This may not have been my destiny… but I am changing that now.
Thoth: Sain… if you engage two Nagual in a shamanic trial by fire then there is no going back…
Sain: I know…
Anubis: Brother, he has decided. We can no longer interfere.
Thoth: Understood…

[Sain looks back at both Alaric and Haokah before he transforms.]

Sain: Island Mystic… I will heal your heart.
Sain: Shamanic Transcendance!
MysticRevitalizer: TormentaHeart! DestinyStart! You’re the LegacyShaman!

[The scene switches to a mysterious astral plane located somewhere in the cosmos. Slowly we notice the five shaman open their eyes as they start to realize where they are. They look around and see they are lying in the middle of a large ancient system of temple ruins. There appears to be no one in sight as the shaman slowly look above them only to notice that there is no sky, rather the vast expansion of outer space gazes back at them as it silently floats over the ancient temple ruins beneath it.]

Tassis: Ugh… where are we?
Sinai: I’m not sure…
Kanro: Have we transcended?
Darach: It seems like it, but… I’ve never seen this place before.
Cala: Huh? Darach?! How did you get here?!
Darach: Alaric, he…
Kanro: Don’t tell me.
Tassis: He sacrificed himself for you, didn’t he?
Darach: He saved my life by giving me his. I owe him a debt that cannot be repaid.
Sinai: Alaric… is he?!
Darach: I don’t know, Sinai… I don’t know.
Sinai: Oh no…
???: Welcome at long last, Shaman of the Third Cycle.

[The shaman quickly turn around and look in all directions but no one is there. They all quickly assume their fighting stances as they search around the ruins for any sign of a person.]

Tassis: Who are you?
Wakan Tanka: I am the Great Spirit.
Sinai: The Great Spirit?
Kanro: Where are you?
Wakan Tanka: I am here, in this very temple.
Cala: Show yourself so we can see you!
Wakan Tanka: Alas, I retain no physical form. However, I shall manifest myself as a human for your convenience.

[A bright light suddenly fills the temple ruins as the wind suddenly picks up in a vortex. The shaman are blinded but can barely make out a human figure descending from the cosmos above them. The human takes form before the five shaman as he slowly approaches them. The shaman notice a middle-aged man with white hair dressed in a emerald green trench coat with gold linings along the sides of it. The man is walking barefoot but is wearing tribal pants with bandages wrapped around both legs. He stops before the five shaman as he opens his eyes. The shaman notice that his eyes are filled with a vast view of the cosmos.]

Wakan Tanka: Mieyebo, Pejula wacasa Wakan Tanka. Greetings, I am the Great Spirit.
Darach: Wakan Tanka… I have heard only legends about you… and to think that you exist!
Kanro: Darach, you know who he is?
Darach: Yes, he is the Great Spirit. The cosmological embodiment of all shamanism.
Sinai: So you’re saying… that he is the origin of the shamanic life?
Wakan Tanka: Correct. As much as Tartarus is the shamanic death, I embody the shamanic life. We both exist in order to maintain the cosmological flow of shamanic energy across the universe.
Tassis: I’m sorry, but look we shouldn’t be here right now. We should be with our frie-
Wakan Tanka: Alaric.
Tassis: Yes, how did you know?
Wakan Tanka: I am omnipresent. My influence expands across the cosmos, there is nothing I cannot know.
Sinai: Well, now that you know that, then can you please tell us how to get back?
Wakan Tanka: Impossible, I cannot allow you to leave this place.
Kanro: What? Why not?
Wakan Tanka: Because… you five have all transcended time.
Cala: We have…?
Tassis: Please, you must let us return! Alaric, he… he will sacrifice himself if it is to protect us and our tribe! We have to be there for him!
Kanro: If there is anything that you can do to guide us back, we will help Alaric protect the shamanic rite…
Wakan Tanka: I’ve told you. I cannot allow you to leave.
Cala: And why is that?
Wakan Tanka: It only requires five shaman in order to secure the longevity of the shamanic cycle. Having those five shaman transcend time after defeating the darkness is their only shamanic rite. You are given none other.
Tassis: So what are we supposed to do here?
Wakan Tanka: You five will live out your lives here, in Ocheti Shakowin. Here, you will know no fear or pain. You may live out your lives forever immortalized within the shamanic realm. And then, when the time comes, you will supervise the resurgence of the next shamanic cycle.
Kanro: Wait, hold on. We never agreed to this.
Wakan Tanka: Well, someone certainly did.

[Wakan Tanka steps to one side as each of the shaman’s parents stand before them! The shaman are all surprised as they can hardly hold back their tears.]

Tassis: Dad…
Sinai: Mom…
Kanro: Father…
Cala: Mommy… is it really you?
Eritrea: Yes, Cala. It really is!

[Cala runs up and hugs her mother as all the other shaman do the same. Meanwhile, Darach notices Wakan Tanka overlooking something in the far corner of the temple ruins, so he decides to approach him.]

Darach: Wakan Tanka, is there something wrong?
Wakan Tanka: Alaric and Haokah are locked in ancient warfare…
Darach: What?!

[Darach rushes over and stares into the vast cosmos before him but can see nothing.]

Darach: I don’t see anything.
Wakan Tanka: That is because you must open your minds eye.

[Wakan Tanka places his hand on Darach’s shoulder and he is instantly transported to the battleground where both Alaric and Haokah are fighting!]

Darach: Alaric! Sain! Hold on, I’m coming!
Wakan Tanka: They can’t hear you. Nor can they see us either. None of them have undergone the shamanic rite, so our presence on the surface world is invisible to them.
Darach: We have to stop them! If this continues they’ll kill each other!
Wakan Tanka: I told you, there is no longer anything we can do to influence the surface world. Everything that lies before your eyes now is a realization of the sacrifice of one.
Darach: But… at least tell me why. I must know how this fight came to happen.
Wakan Tanka: I can show you Haokah’s past…
Darach: You can?
Wakan Tanka: If you shaman are to remain here then you might as well learn everything about the life that you have left behind.
Darach: So then… we truly are never going back?
Wakan Tanka: I am sorry.
Darach: I’ll go gather the others…

[Darach leaves while Wakan Tanka continues to watch the fight unfolding before his eyes.]

Wakan Tanka: This could mean the end of the shamanic cycle…

[Alaric surrounds himself with flames as he charges at Haokah and grabs his body as he quickly pushes him into the distance burning a track of ash in his wake as he dashes deeper into the forest. Gold quickly chases after them after his gold body paint wraps around his body and he speeds his way towards Alaric’s direction.]

[Alaric crashes Haokah into a ruin of rocks somewhere deep within the forest. Haokah yanks Alaric off of his body and hurls him away from him before Alaric flips backwards and pushes himself off a nearby tree and knocks Haokah back down.]

Alaric: Sicha ohunko, Island Mystic... Kin kokipa kte kola…
Haokah: Heyah! Hoka hey, Alaric!

[Alaric uses his wild instincts and he starts to leap from tree trunk to tree trunk at increasing speeds. Haokah builds energy and then releases it as powerful thunderbolts that angrily strike every single tree surrounding him causing a massive explosion to occur. Alaric is shocked by the attack as he is brought down by the massive power of the thunderbolt from above. The thunderbolt continues to strike him as Alaric can barely rise up again as the lightning is causing his Nagual body to suffer.]

Haokah: Alaric… you are truly someone I could never understand…
Alaric: Aaaagh!
Haokah: How can you sacrifice yourself so easily?! Does the life that you live not matter to you?! Have you ever once thought of what the others must have felt?!
Alaric: Argh…
Haokah: Do you know what death is like? Death is an abyss… It’s a solitary trap of darkness of which no one can escape from! They say death is inevitable… well through shamanic transcendance I can transcend anything! Including death itself…
Alaric: So… you’re…
Haokah: Ah, regaining your natural tongue I see…

[Haokah enters the lightning strike and grabs a hold of Alaric as he raises him against the ruin walls. Alaric grabs a hold of Haokah’s arm as he struggles to grasp it as he feels his shamanic energy is slowly draining away from his body.]

Haokah: I am grateful to you shaman. It is thanks to you that Tartarus has been destroyed and the shamanic death no longer exists. I am now freed from the influence of the shamanic cycle…
Alaric: What…?

[Haokah tosses Alaric Nagual body across the ruins as it crashes through the ruin walls as Alaric struggles to rise up once again as he faces Haokah’s attacks.]

Haokah: All that remains for me now… is to free myself from the curse of Gilgamesh…
Alaric: What… curse?
Haokah: I will spare your life, Alaric. Under the condition that you will not interfere with me and my freedom ever again.
Alaric: The Northern Lights… are they…
Haokah: Ah yes, I just remembered… I still need them.
Alaric: I want to… heal your heart… Island Mystic…
Haokah: I told you. It is too late for me now.

[Haokah starts to walk away from the ruins just when the SyringeSpear comes flying from the other side of the ruins and drives itself into the wall right beside Haokah’s head! Haokah turns around and see’s Sain as MysticGold.]

Haokah: Sain…
Gold: If you refuse to tell Alaric… then why don’t you tell me, Master?

[Haokah and Gold stare at each other intensely as the climax of student and master reaches it’s highest point yet!]

[The scene switches back to Wakan Tanka and Darach who have gathered the remaining shaman as they gaze upon the scene of Alaric’s fight against the Island Mystic. Wakan Tanka closes his eyes and rests his hands on the shaman’s shoulders as he transports them all to be the witness of the origins of the Island Mystic.]

[They are shown a thriving civilization filled with color and wonder. Everyone is happy and smiling and they all know each other’s names. Walking through the center of the Pangaea Civilization, is a young Island Mystic!]

Sinai: Where are we?
Wakan Tanka: Pangaea Civilization, approximately 10,000 years ago.
Tassis: And who is that?

[Tassis points at the young teenager.]

Wakan Tanka: That is Haokah, but you know him as the Island Mystic.
All: He is the Island Mystic?!
Wakan Tanka: Yes. Centuries ago, the young Haokah was the second son of the eldest chieftain of the Pangaea Civilization. However, him being the youngest of his two sons meant that his older brother would be the one to succeed his father as chieftain.
Kanro: Interesting…
Wakan Tanka: Both Haokah and his brother were the best of friends, and everyone knew they looked out for each other. His brother was strong and smart, and he was the leader of a tribesman army. But above everything, he loved his brother most of all.
Cala: I can’t believe it…
Tassis: The Island Mystic… had a brother…
Wakan Tanka: But one day… disaster struck.
Sinai: Oh no…
Wakan Tanka: A massive beast that bared the image of a giant merged with a vicious bison suddenly appeared one day. He ravaged the Pangaea Civilization endlessly. There was barely any food left to support the starving population.
Kanro: This can’t be good…
Wakan Tanka: The only line of survival that remained was the army of tribesmen lead by Haokah’s older brother. So, Haokah’s brother had no other choice, but to lead his men to war.
Tassis: Something tells me this isn’t going to end well…
Wakan Tanka: The last stand of the Pangea Civilization was by far it’s strongest offensive. They fought like demons, and made 10 men feel like a hundred. Eventually, Haokah’s brother was able to land a fatal hit that struck the creature with such power, that they killed him.
Sinai: Well, they won, isn’t that good?
Wakan Tanka: Sadly, all the men returned back to Pangaea, but Haokah’s brother was missing. A desperate search for his body began, but Haokah was so sad and depressed, that he set out to find his brother’s body on his own.
Tassis: Don’t tell me…
Cala: It couldn’t be… right?

[The scene zooms over a giant valley where there lay the body of a massively colossal creature lying dead between the two great cliffs on either side. The shaman look down and notice a young teenager is running through the forest until he finally reaches the valley where his brother was last seen killing the creature.]

Wakan Tanka: Young Haokah finds no sign of his brother, but he was able to awaken the creature’s spirit, and it was able to influence his mind.
Sinai: Oh no, that’s not good…
Wakan Tanka: The creature told him that he could have his brother back under one condition. The condition was that he would be forced to carry the creature’s spirit within his body for the rest of his life. In doing so, the creature would be able to live eternally through him and be able to spread his influence to others by teaching them to become shaman.
Kanro: So that’s why he created Set!
Wakan Tanka: No, Set created himself. He was unable to control the influence of dark shamanism, the first tactic Haokah used to draw upon the spiritual abilities of his disciples.
Tassis: But why is he doing all of this? Why make us transcend time?
Wakan Tanka: Haokah’s shamanic spirit is directly linked to the flow of the shamanic cycle. In order to reincarnate, the shamanic cycle must be completed in order for his reincarnation to be restored.
Darach: But that still doesn’t explain why he wants to live forever…
Wakan Tanka: Haokah’s life has been burdened with the fate of carrying the trapped spirit of history’s most vicious creature. He nearly destroyed the world as we know it.
Kanro: But Tartarus… I mean, the shamanic death has been destroyed. He is now free of the shamanic cycle’s influence, right?

[Wakan Tanka releases them of the vision of the Island Mystic’s past as the shaman reconvene with each other. Wakan Tanka slowly starts to realize the outcome of the fated battle below him.]

Wakan Tanka: It would be unwise if Alaric found a way to defeat Haokah.

[The shaman turn and look at Wakan Tanka.]

Darach: And why is that?
Wakan Tanka: Haokah may be a Nagual, yes. But he is a Nagual created by harnessing the dark shamanism of the ancient creature. If he was to be defeated, then the creature’s spirit would be unleashed into this world once again.
Kanro: How do you know all this?
Wakan Tanka: I am omnipresent. My influence expands across the cosmos, there is nothing I cannot know.
Tassis: Alright, we got that. But, the creature is dead, right? I mean, even if the trapped spirit escapes it has no body to go to, right?

[Wakan Tanka silently walks over to another stone ruin. He looks down upon it, as do the other shaman. Beneath them, they see their own city. The city that the shaman have spent years fighting to protect from the forces of darkness.]

Kanro: Wait… that’s our city. What’s so important about a city?
Wakan Tanka: It didn’t used to be that way…

[Wakan Tanka rolls his hand over the view of the city as time starts to turn back to 10,000 years ago. What the shaman see is beyond their wildest dreams. 10,000 years ago, in the same place their city is located, was the remains of the body of the creature!]

[Tassis collapses as he almost faints and the others look increasingly worried as well.]

Tassis: Our city… this whole time… was an ancient burial ground?!
Sinai: This doesn’t make sense… unless…
Kanro: The large concentrations of shamanic energy…
Cala: Why the Ancients only attacked here…
Tassis: The ancient artifacts used for the Rising…
Darach: Nothing has changed… it’s the same as 10,000 years ago…
Kanro: We‘re fighting on the remains of a lost civilization…

[The scene switches back to Gold and Haokah, as Haokah finishes retelling them his story.]

Gold: I… I can’t believe it…
Haokah: There is a demon inside me, Sain. My whole life I have been cursed with forcing it’s reincarnation. And now that I am freed from the shamanic cycle… I can set myself free from this creature once and for all!
Gold: This creature… you don’t mean…
Haokah: Yes, Sain… Gilgamesh was the vicious creature who destroyed my civilization! Gilagamesh was the one who forced me to transcend time! Gilgamesh was the one who had me train tribesmen to become shaman! Gilgamesh was the one who helped me create the Ancients! Gilgamesh was the one who made me twist Set! And most importantly… Gilgamesh was the one who killed my brother…
Gold: You can come with us now, Haokah… together we can help you find a way to free yourself from him…

[Haokah summons a thunderbolt from the sky that strikes down between him and Gold.]

Haokah: I told you, Sain… there is no going back for me…
Gold: Don’t say that! There has to be a way!
Haokah: THIS IS THE ONLY WAY!

[Gold suddenly stops in his path as Alaric struggles to rise up once again to see what is going on. Haokah clenches his fists and looks down at the ground before he aims his hand towards the dark sky above and clears away all the storm clouds in order to reveal the Northern Lights.]

Haokah: I haven’t lived 10,000 years of my life searching for a way to ruin the lives of generations of shaman… but the only thing that made it all worthwhile… was the fact that Gilgamesh gave me back the only thing that I ever wanted to have… my brother, Hisomi.

[Haokah holds his hand up to the sky once again as the Northern Lights above them suddenly start to vibrate very quickly as they only get faster and faster by the second!]

Haokah: I may have sacrificed civilizations of shamanic life in order to bring about this moment… but with The Rising in full effect I can finally do it! I can finally create a tribe where the people live free of death! A true Shamanic Civilization!
Alaric: You would sacrifice all these people… just so you can turn back the clock…
Haokah: No… I would sacrifice these people… for the sake of giving them a new destiny.

[Haokah walks away from Gold as both Gold and Alaric watch him closely as he overlooks the cliff that looks down upon the city that lies beneath them. The Northern Lights in the sky above them vibrate intensely like they never have before. Haokah places his hand on his chest as he feels the spirit of his brother Hisomi within him. His chest slowly starts to glow with dark shamanic energy as spirit starts to flow out of his body.]

Haokah: The time has come, brother… It’s finally time for you to transcend time…

[Haokah suddenly throws his arms back as his eyes start to glow and vast amounts of shamanic spirit start to emerge from his body as it slowly starts to take form as it reaches towards the Northern Lights above. Both Alaric and Gold suddenly realize, that the shamanic spirit emerging from Haokah’s body isn’t his brothers… but a terrifying beast.]

Gold: Haokah! Stop! That’s not your brother’s spirit!
Alaric: It’s Gilgamesh… he’s using Hisomi’s spirit in order to manifest himself in this world!
Haokah: Transcend, brother! Transcend the confines of your death!

[The scene switches to Wakan Tanka, who is noticing what is happening on the surface.]

Wakan Tanka: Gilgamesh’s spirit is manifesting into the surface world…
Tassis: That’s it! We have to get down there now!
Wakan Tanka: You cannot leave this place.
Kanro: But if Alaric and Sain defeat Haokah then Gilgamesh will be released into this world, restore his original body, and destroy the entire city!
Wakan Tanka: Regardless, there are consequences to breaking the shamanic rite.
Tassis: Tell me you wouldn’t sacrifice yourself to protect a friend…
Wakan Tanka: Sacrifice…
Kanro: We will do whatever it takes to fight alongside Alaric again. No matter what that takes.
Wakan Tanka: Even if it means losing your shamanism forever?

[The shaman look at each other as they look back at the faces of their parents in the distance. They look back at Wakan Tanka with tears in their eyes as they face him with their verdict.]

Sinai: At least, give us a chance to say goodbye first…
Wakan Tanka: Of course.

[Wakan Tanka leaves as the shaman turn around and rejoin their parents once again as they start to tell them what has happened.]

Cala: I’m sorry mom, but… my friends need me…
Eritrea: I know Cala, and I am so proud of you. You have truly grown up to be such a proud, strong and beautiful woman. I know you will do the right thing.
Cala: Mom… I missed you so much…
Eritrea: And I missed you too. But know that no matter where we are, we will always be connected by spirit. Never forget that.
Cala: I won’t…

[Cala and her mother hug as Tassis faces his father.]

Tassis: Dad… I don’t know what to say…
Cassius: You don’t have to say anything, son. I am so proud of you.
Tassis: You are?
Cassius: Of course I am. You have braved the harshest of fates that we ever had to place upon your shoulders. And every single time you exceeded our expectations. Well done, kiddo.
Tassis: Well, I couldn’t have done it without my friends… and you guiding me through it all…
Cassius: Tassis, son, I will always be here with you. No matter what it is you decide to do.
Tassis: I’ll make you proud, dad…
Cassius: You already have, son.

[Tassis hugs his father as Sinai talks with her mother.]

Sinai: Mom, words don’t come easy to say this, but…
Astarte: Sinai, I know what you are going to say. And I support you all the way.
Sinai: You do?
Astarte: I couldn’t be more proud to have been the mother of one of the strongest women I have ever met before. You have fought with strength and heart all this time, and you always won.
Sinai: But it feels like such a loss to lose you again…
Astarte: You never lost us Sinai. You never could, and you never will. We will always be with you.
Sinai: I love you…
Astarte: I love you too, child…

[Sinai hugs her mother as Kanro talks to his father as well.]

Kanro: Father…
Valorus: Son…
Kanro: I’m going… I hope that makes you proud.
Valorus: Son, I have always been eternally proud of your strength. I don’t say this a lot, but you might be the only person I’ve met, who is stronger than I am.
Kanro: Father…
Valorus: I’ll miss you too, my son.

[Kanro and his father hug each other as Alaric’s father slowly approaches Darach.]

Darach: Oh, Alaric's father, I’m so sorry. But, Alaric he…
Tolteca: I know. There is something that I want you to give to him.

[Tolteca hands Darach an arrowhead necklace that looks a lot like an ancient MystiClaw.]

Darach: What is this?
Tolteca: Just a little light for when things get dark.
Darach: I will guard it with my life.
Tolteca: Oh, and Darach… I can see why my son saved you.
Darach: …

[Tolteca walks away as Darach watches him leave. The shaman all reconvene with Wakan Tanka as they await their fate.]

Wakan Tanka: There exists only one way to return to the surface world. You all must free yourselves from the shamanic cycle itself. In other words, you will have to surrender your shamanism forever.
Kanro: We are prepared.
Wakan Tanka: Remember this shaman, We cannot take from the Earth that which we cannot return to it. Such is the meaning of sacrifice.

[Wakan Tanka raises his arms slowly as he opens his eyes eyes a bright light suddenly fills the entire ruins as it burns inscriptions on the walls as the shaman all grasp each other’s hands.]

[The scene switches back to the surface where the wind violently starts to pick up speed and intensity as it starts to create a powerful vortex leading towards the sky. The trees and rocks of the ruins are breaking off as they are sucked up into the vortex one by one. The voracity of the shamanic spirit leaving Haokah’s body is that of a vicious beast who is trying to reach for the Northern Lights above them.]

Gold: Alaric! How can we stop this?!
Alaric: There is only one way… We have to trap the spirit somewhere it can never escape from.
Gold: And where would that place be?!
Alaric: I’m going to trap Haokah in the Abyssal Ruins…

[Alaric quickly uses his Nagual flames to bind a chain of floating rocks from the ruins together to create an arch. He tries as hard as he can to hold on to the massive archway as it drifts towards Haokah’s direction as Gilgamesh’s spirit has nearly managed to escape his body. The angry spirit of the demon roars as his angry and vicious claws drag tracks and they dig into the ground as he desperately tries to escape.]

[Alaric quickly tries to stabilize the archway into the Abyssal Ruins but the archway is vastly draining his shamanism! He manages to position the archway a few feet away from Haokah while the powerful winds of the vortex almost drag him off his feet. Alaric screams as he slowly tries to pull at the archway to get it over Gilgamesh’s escaping spirit as it tries to suck him in. But Gilgamesh’s spirit has almost completely escaped and grasps at the archway as he tries to crush it in his hands. Gold silently steps up beside Alaric as he gazes into the archway.]

Gold: So, that’s the gateway to the Abyssal Ruins, huh?
Alaric: Sain! What are you doing?! Get out of here!
Gold: Alaric… tell my parents I love them.
Alaric: Sain…?

[Gold suddenly charges himself into a thunderbolt as he shoots himself directly at Haokah’s body and Gilgamesh’s spirit! Alaric yells at him to stop and turn back but it is too late. Gold strikes Haokah’s back as he flings himself alongside them into the deep void of the Abyssal Ruins! Alaric feels the tears start to well up in his eyes as he lets out a massive scream that forces him to release the archway as the ruin rock explodes sending him flying all the way back into the wall of fire. Alaric crashes into it as he slowly gazes up and looks at the sky through his Nagual eyes.]

Alaric: Sain! Noooooo!

[Alaric strikes the ground angrily with his fist, but then starts to hear a terrifying noise. He looks up slowly, only to realize that before him he sees the angry spirit of Gilgamesh claw it’s way through the archway! He tears the fabric of reality as he crosses into the surface world once again, only this time his spirit soars up to the Northern Lights and consumes all the spirits within it! Gilgamesh’s spirit starts to angrily toss and turn in the sky as it descends towards the Earth letting out a powerful and angry roar as his spirit enters the ground, and the ancient and massive bones of his dead body slowly start to jut out of the ground! The colossal bones crush buildings as they destroy everything in the city as people scream and run for their lives. The injured are lying on the ground as flames of destruction spread across the ruined city.]

Thoth: That’s impossible…
Anubis: Is this truly the end of shamanism…

[The bones continue to rise as Alaric stares at the destruction unfolding right before his eyes as Gilgamesh revives once again…]

NEXT TIME, THE FINAL EPISODE OF MYSTICJAR:

“The Earth is our Mother, care for her, honor all your relations…”
“Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit…”
“All life is sacred, treat all beings with respect…”
“Take from the Earth what is needed, nothing more…”
“Do what needs to be done for the good of all…”
“Seek the truth, but only of the good in others…”
“Follow the rhythms of nature rise, and retire with the sun…”
…
Alaric: There is no end to our shamanism!
…
All: Shamanic Transcendance!
…
“Enjoy life’s journey, but leave no tracks…”
…

IT WILL ALL END…

## Final Episode- Awenasa

by SpecialForm12, May 9, 2017, 6:34:32 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene begins where we last left off. Haokah reveals his true intentions for summoning the Northern Lights. The five shaman transcend time as a result, but Sain sacrifices himself in order to keep him from setting Gilgamesh’s ancient spirit free. He plunges himself into the Abyssal Ruins before Gilgamesh manages to escape and consume the Northern Lights before his spirit begins to revive his massive ancient body buried beneath the city! With only Alaric left as the shaman to defend this civilization, how will he be able to fight a threat like this alone?]

Alaric: Impossible…

[Alaric watches in horror as the colossal Gilgamesh is revived from beneath their city. The massive bones jut out of the ground and crush the buildings above them. Each one is larger than the nex as they completely surround and engulf the city as fire spreads across the land and people are running for their lives. The essence of Gilgamesh’s spirit permeates the burial ground as the bones start to close into each other.]

[Alaric clenches his fist in anger, and then slowly gazes up at the threat standing before him. He stands alone against Gilgamesh, and he knows he is the only shaman left who can save this civilization from destruction. He focuses his gaze on the towering beast, and starts to charge his way towards the city beneath him.]

Alaric: Spirit Shourai! Kaiten Totem-Oh!

[The Kaiten Totems manifest themselves over the city above as they start to viciously circle around Gilgamesh’s bones crushing as many as they can. Alaric charges into the city, and in his Nagual form he starts to rescue people as fast as he can. He leaps up and against the rising bones before him as he crashes through them and continues to dash forward as he makes his way through the burning city. As he runs through, he starts to get a strange vision.]

Alaric: I’ve seen my own tribe burn once before… there is no way I will allow that to happen again! Shamanic Transcendance!

[Alaric’s body paint wraps around his body as it suddenly bursts into flames! His eyes flair with the burning sensation of shamanic energy coursing through his body. Only this time, he feels it burning through him like a stream of fire!]

[At incredible speed Alaric dives his way through the jagged and sharp bones that shoot out from beneath the ground destroying everything in it’s path! Alaric enveloped in a flare of flaming light rescues several people from the destruction as he makes his way through the maze of bones. He crashes through them and bursts his way forward but the more he does the more his body cannot withstand the strain of shamanic energy on his Nagual body! Alaric suddenly stops at the edge of a cliff as he leaves a rescued family.]

Mother: Thank you… whoever you are…
Alaric: A-oh…

[Alaric suddenly feels a jolt of energy running up his spine as he is shocked into an upwards position! HIs body paint quickly disappears from his body as he collapses onto the ground!]

[All around him, the bones of calamity and destruction are rising as the begin to combine and slowly flesh begins to wrap around them as a colossal beast begins to form!]

[The scene switches to the Abyssal Ruins. There, locked deep within the darkness and torment of the spirit desert lie the bodies of Haokah and Sain. Slowly, Haokah’s body starts to move as he slowly rises up from the sand. He slowly turns and gazes up at the sky above him. All he can see is the massive storm cloud that forever exists in the Abyssal Ruins. Haokah slowly rises to his feet as sand falls from his Nagual body. He looks around and notices Sain is sitting there looking at the city ruins. The same city ruins where his family is trapped. Haokah slowly looks down at the ground as he starts to walk away, Sain calls out to him.]

Sain: Haokah…

[Haokah turns around. It was the first time that Sain had called him by his real name.]

Sain: I know why you did it…

[Haokah turns to look at him. Sain remains staring off into the distance.]

Sain: But that doesn’t mean… that it was the only thing you could have done…

[Haokah looks down at the ground once again as he slowly starts to speak.]

Haokah: Everything I have done… for it to come to this…

[Haokah walks over to the ridge that overlooks the city ruins.]

Haokah: I guess… there are just things that you can never expect…

[Sain looks up at him.]

Sain: I know you loved your brother…
Haokah: His spirit is still within me… he is not gone…
Sain: And that is why you have to let go…

[Haokah looks back at Sain.]

Sain: Hisomi he… he never would have wanted this…
Haokah: Sain… if you lived as long as I have you would understand…
Sain: But I don’t have to.
Haokah: What?
Sain: You have lived for 10,000 years constantly tormenting yourself with the spirit of your brother. If only you would have accepted his sacrifice then… none of this would have happened.
Haokah: How can I accept such a sacrifice?!

[Haokah angrily storms off away from Sain as Sain stands up to look at him.]

Haokah: Sacrifice means nothing if you die a pointless death…
Sain: A pointless death?
Haokah: He shouldn’t have died that night… He wanted to live! He wanted to live more than any of us did! By doing this… it was the only way I could keep his wish alive…
Sain: But was it truly his wish to live… or was it yours to live knowing he wasn’t sacrificed…?
Haokah: … I…

[Suddenly, a sceptre is thrown from far across the desert as it strikes Haokah in the shoulder and knocks him down on the sand! Sain and Haokah turn around only to see Set standing far away with an intense rage burning in his eyes. Set starts to run angrily at Haokah as his rage grows stronger and more intense as he approaches!]

Set: MASTER…!

[The scene switches back to the city where Alaric lies on the ground surrounded by flames and burning rubble. Alaric can no longer feel his shamanic energy. The burning flame that ignited his fighting spirit is slowly dying down as Gilgamesh rises and is near his completion. Alaric slowly turns on his back and stares up as he notices a massive arm has formed above him and is about to crash down on his body! Alaric slowly closes his Nagual eyes…]

Alaric: This...is my last sacrifice…

[The arm comes down rapidly charging towards his body and is about to strike him just as a powerful stream of shamanic energy crashes into Gilgamesh’s arm deflecting it away from Alaric’s body! Alaric slowly opens his eyes and looks up only to see the massive turtle, Shamanic Civilization has risen once again and has charged into battle against the colossal Gilgamesh!]

Alaric: Ci... Civilization…?

[From deep within Shamanic Civilization Alaric can hear the voices of all the people of Civilization roaring and shouting. They are all chanting the ancient battle cries of war from Alaric’s own tribe! They are angrily beating the drums of war. They are clashing their spears and arrows. The people of Civilization are not ready to go down without a fight!]

Thoth: Alaric! Do you hear them?! Do you hear their cries?!
Alaric: I… I hear…
Thoth: This is the power of Civilization! Men and women, young and old, healthy and sick, rich and poor, all of us coming together and rising as one!
Alaric: My… tribe…
Anubis: Yes Alaric. This is your tribe. But it isn’t the only one…

[Alaric struggles to rise up as he nearly falls down but a woman’s hand grabs his arm and helps him up. Alaric turns and notices it is the nurse Jessica!]

Alaric: You… you are…
Jessica: A nurse who was once saved by you shaman. I’ve come to return the favor.

[Suddenly, a ReliCreature rises up behind her and is about to strike her back! Alaric quickly jumps up to protect her but notices the ReliCreature has just been hit by a brick! Alaric turns around only to see that Ryo was the one who had thrown the brick!]

Alaric: You… you’re…
Ryo: I am a salaryman who was once saved by you shaman. I have also come to return the favor.
Alaric: But… how…?
Jessica: Even though we kept quiet, we always knew there were mysterious protectors guarding us.
Ryo: You have told us your stories, your pasts, your lives… you lost your own tribe, and have since risked everything to protect us.
Jessica: We think it’s time we showed you that we can become your new tribe.
Alaric: We…?

[Jessica and Ryo turn around and Alaric slowly rises to his feet as he notices the massive crowd of people gathered in front of him. All of them, men and women alike, young and old, rich and poor, have all come together to fight as a single people! The people of the city, and the tribesmen of Civilization have both come together and stand hand in hand before Alaric.]

[Thoth and Anubis descend from Shamanic Civilization as it continues to fend off Gilgamesh. They both land in front of the crown of people before Alaric as he looks at him.]

Thoth: Alaric… this is what we’ve been fighting for.
Anubis: There is no longer a need to sacrifice yourself anymore.
Thoth and Anubis: For we are all your awenasa.

[The massive crowd cheers and roars as they all raise their weapons to the sky. Alaric hears the beating of the drums, he sees the strength of the tribe, and he feels his shamanic energy once again!]

Alaric: Awenasa… our home.

[The crowd roars once again as Alaric slowly walks past the crowd and stands at the head of them before the massive Gilgamesh who has risen before them. Alaric turns his head around to look at his tribe.]

Alaric: My father once told me… that there is nothing more beautiful than the sight of the rising sun. I now know, that for the sun to rise again, it needs a tribe to shine it’s light upon.
Thoth: Alaric…
Alaric: The light that will shine through civilizations across Earth, and guide us to a new Golden Age, that light is our tribe!
Tribe: Yeah!
Alaric: No more sacrifices… we will see the sun rise again!
All: Awenasa!

[Before them, Alaric sees the spirit of Gilgamesh resurrect the dead ReliCreatures from their battles past. The entire army of ReliCreatures stand before them, a massive undead army as Gilgamesh stands above them looking down upon them all.]

Alaric: This Civilization will not fall! We will transcend time!

[The tribe roars as Alaric’s body paint quickly wraps around his flaming body once again as they all charge towards the massive army of the undead standing before them!]

[The scene switches to the Abyssal Ruins where Set is angrily attacking Haokah! Set grabs his sceptre from the sand as he angrily slashes it at Haokah. Haokah dodges several of the attacks and deflects them away as he starts to guide him towards the city ruins.]

Sain: Set! Stop! You don’t have to do this anymore!
Set: He took everything from me…

[Set slashes at Haokah.]

Set: My tribe…

[Set slashes at Haokah.]

Set: My family…

[Set slashes at Haokah.]

Set: My life…!

[Set slashes at Haokah.]

Set: He is the only one who I can never forgive!

[Set slashes at Haokah once again but Haokah barely manages to block it using his SyringeSpear! Set strikes again, disarming him as he uses godly shamanism to send him flying towards the city ruins. Haokah crashes down in the city ruins as the spirits trapped there all react with fear. Set rushes up to Haokah once again as he continues to attack him. Haokah deflects most of his attacks but he is suddenly grabbed in a chokehold as Set raises him up against a stone wall of one of the ruins! Sain yells at him to stop, but it is no use. Set is consumed by his own rage.]

Haokah: If this is what you always wanted… then take it already!
Set: What?!
Haokah: My life is meaningless now! Everything that I ever did to try to create history’s strongest shaman has failed… The shamanic deathmatch I created on my island… The visual mirage of Gilgamesh I used to trap the shaman there… The Rising… Destroying Tartarus… and even you!
Set: You are no longer my Master… You are nothing to me anymore!
Haokah: Then end me… for I have already seen history’s strongest shaman…
Sain: Stop!

[Set is about to kill Haokah just when Sain rushes with extreme speed at Set and grabs his arm before he can kill Haokah! Set stares at Sain as he notices that golden body paint is wrapped around his whole body! Sain pushes Set back against the ruins as Set crashes into the stone walls of the ancient city. The spirits trapped there are very frightened, but one of them seems to notice something different.]

???: Sain…? Sain, is it really you?
Sain: Mom…?

[Sain suddenly drops everything as he rushes towards his mother and his mother rushes towards him. They both hug each other in a warm and strong embrace as they both start to cry. Tears streak down both of their faces as they stand there hugging each other. Haokah and Set slowly rise once again only to see what is unfolding before them.]

[They both notice Sain and his mother hugging each other with a love so strong. Set’s eyes slowly become more calm as his rage begins to die down. Set slowly looks at Sain and his mother, and then turns to look at Haokah, who he notices that even in his Nagual form, tears are welling up in his eyes. Set looks back at Sain and his mother as they release each other from their hug with tears in their eyes.]

Sain: Mom… I’ve missed you so much…
Mom: Sain… I’ve missed you too. I thought I would never see you again…
Sain: Mom… all this time, I… I’ve been fighting to bring you back to me…
Mom: Oh, Sain…
Sain: I love you, Mom…

[They hug once again as Set turns to look at Haokah.]

Set: I see now… what you meant by witnessing history’s strongest shaman…
Haokah: All my life I’ve been searching for someone to carry on my legacy… but instead, I found someone who changed mine…
Set: Haokah… I want you to know that… I have seen you change your ways…
Haokah: It’s all because of him…

[Both Set and Haokah look at Sain and his mother as Sain slowly gets up and turns to face the others.]

Sain: You guys… how are we going to get out of here?
Haokah: There is one way we can all escape… but it means that we have to combine all of our shamanism to do it.

[Haokah and Sain both look at Set. Set looks back at them.]

Set: I will help you escape from the Abyssal Ruins, but only if we allow history’s strongest shaman, to guide us through it.
Sain: HIstory’s strongest shaman, Haokah what’s he talking about?
Haokah: He’s talking about you, Sain.
Sain: Me?

[Haokah and Set both kneel before Sain as slowly and surely all the spirits in the city ruins do the same. Sain looks around as he notices the massive crowd of people that have gathered around to follow his lead. Sain rises up as he looks down at Haokah.]

Sain: Alright… Haokah, we’re going to need your assistance.
Haokah: As you wish, Master…

[The scene switches back to the city where Alaric and the other tribesmen and women have been fighting endlessly against the massive army of the undead ReliCreatures summoned by Gilgamesh! One by one, Alaric blazes through them knocking them down as they vanish into darkness. Above them, Shamanic Civilization continues to attack Gilgamesh, but he is too strong having consumed the spirits in the Northern Lights! Gilgamesh swoops his arm across the land dragging a massive claw indentation into the ground as his arm rams into Shamanic Civilization and pushes him back and back against the cliff face! Shamanic Civilization is knocked down as the trees of the forest collapse on top of him! Gilgamesh unleashes a fearsome roar as his arm quickly slashes towards Alaric and the tribesmen! Alaric quickly rushes to the tribe to protect them, but suddenly a blinding ray of light descends from the sky above them! It’s so strong and powerful that it manages to burn some of Gilgamesh’s hand off! Alaric and the other tribesmen look towards the sky in awe as five elemental shamanic auras surround the light! It quickly creates a powerful vortex of shamanic energy that strikes Gilgamesh in the chest and forces him to stumble back against a cliff! The tribe looks up as the five elements descend towards the ground and start to take form. As the elemental auras suddenly vanish, standing before the tribe is the five shaman that have transcended time!]

Alaric: Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala… Darach…?!

[The five slowly turn around and reveal to them their Nagual forms. Kanro is the first to speak as he approaches Alaric. He walks up to him and punches him across the face!]

Kanro: Alaric! Don’t you ever think about sacrificing yourself for us again!
Sinai: We’re a tribe, Alaric. But we are so much more than just that…
Tassis: We are awenasa, Alaric. All of us are! We always have been…
Cala: We’re your home Alaric. You belong here with us, together!
Darach: You may have given me your shamanic life, but if that means that time will keep our tribe apart forever, then I no longer need it.
Alaric: You all… sacrificed your shamanic life?
Kanro: We did it because we found something so much more important than shamanism…
Darach: We found our awenasa, Alaric… Our awenasa is with you!
Alaric: I… I always lived life knowing that I would find something worth giving my life to protect… I found out that all along… it was you.

[Tassis walks up and hugs Alaric as the other shaman quickly do the same. Tears start to well up in their eyes as the shaman are finally reunited once again, as a tribe!]

[Suddenly, the massive army of undead ReliCreatures is resurrected once again! The shaman are all shocked at what is unfolding before them. Gilgamesh roars as he towers over the army of the undead as they number in the tens of thousands!]

Kanro: What’s going on?!
Alaric: It’s Tartarus… ever since we destroyed the shamanic death, these spirits have nowhere to go once they’re defeated. Gilgamesh can command them at his will…

[Gilgamesh roars as he slashes at everyone once again! They all quickly dodge the massive attack that divides the city in half! The shaman all quickly rise together as they regroup as a tribe, united once again.]

Sinai: What should we do?
Darach: Isn’t it obvious? We join our tribe, and we fight!
Alaric: Right! Let’s show Gilgamesh how strong we are when we are united as a tribe…

[The ReliCreature army charges at the tribe as the shaman all quickly wrap their body paint around their bodies as they all charge against them! The shaman fight endlessly as they all attack the ReliCreatures with all the strength they have! Alaric blazes through them surrounded by flames, Kanro crashes into them enveloped in water, Sinai crushes them surrounded by earth, Tassis constricts them surrounded by vines, Cala storms into them enveloped in winds, and Darach shoots through them covered in shadows! The ReliCreatures fall again and again, but no matter how hard they try, they just continue to revive! The attacks are endless, and the tribe is already seeing their numbers start to fall!]

[The shaman and their tribe are all knocked out by a massive blast of dark shamanic energy surging from Gilgamesh’s mouth! The tribe lies on the ground all covered in ash and with painful bruises and cuts. The shaman struggle to rise once again as they feel their shamanic energy slipping away once more.]

Kanro: What is happening?
Sinai: Why is my shamanism fading away…?
Thoth: Your shamanism is linked to the strength of your own tribe! Their spirits and yours are now one, that’s why we can’t surrender now!

[Darach struggles to rise again as he stumbles towards Alaric holding something in his hands.]

Darach: Alaric! Wait… there is something that we have for you…

[Darach hands him the arrowhead from his father.]

Darach: This is from your father…
Alaric: Father did…?

[Alaric notices the arrowhead as it begins to react and burn in his clutch. Suddenly, his body paint wraps around his body as his eyes go pale. Alaric suddenly gets a vision and he knows what must be done.]

Alaric: Father sent me a vision…
Darach: A vision… of the future?
Alaric: I know what we must do… everyone must get inside Shamanic Civilization, now!

[The shaman quickly start to guide all the tribespeople inside Shamanic Civilization that has crashed into the cliff face behind them. Gilgamesh roars as he slashes at the shaman once again as his attack slams the shaman against the far away cliff! The shaman are hit with an immense amount of power as Gilgamesh approaches them. As he nears, they can feel that Gilgamesh has finally set his eyes on them, and that he is slowly draining their shamanism. Gilgamesh shoots a stream of dark shamanic energy from his mouth that slams into the six shaman! The shaman can feel the flames burning their bodies as their shamanism is sucked from them! Thoth and Anubis quickly stare up at where the shaman are being tortured, but they know they must complete the vision as they finish gathering every single person in the civilization inside of Shamanic Civilization.]

Alaric: Agh! If… we… destroy… Gilgamesh… then… the ReliCreatures… will… go…
Kanro: Argh! I… can’t!
Tassis: You… have to!
Sinai: What… have we fought for?!
Cala: We can’t give up… we can’t die like this!
Darach: For the tribe… for our people…
All: We will transcend your power!

[The shaman are covered in powerful shamanic energy as they feel that there are more than just one spirit within them! The shaman look and see that the Ancients have come to guard them!]

Alaric: Olmec!
Kanro: Tengu!
Sinai: Osiris!
Tassis: Kajura!
Cala: Icarus!
Osiris: We wouldn’t miss this war for the world!
Tengu: Kanro, your strength is needed now, more than ever before!
Icarus: Cala, show me what I know you can do!
Kajura: Tassis, let’s show them how us snakes handle a fight!
Olmec: Agaaah!

[Gilgamesh’s powerful flames are starting to be pushed back towards him thanks to the burning light emanating from within the shaman! Alaric’s eyes flash bright as his body paint wraps around him and the shaman once again!]

Alaric: There is no end to our shamanism!
All: Shamanic Transcendance!

[A massive aura of spiritual shamanic energy and flame encircles the shaman and the Ancients as it completely blasts Gilgamesh’s attack back where it came from! The shaman stand floating above the ground surrounded by elemental auras! Every single shamanic spirit surrounds their bodies as they dash with lightning speed at Gilgamesh! They crash into him as he backs down, but the shaman continue their assault! The elemental attacks continue to strike Gilgamesh’s body as one after another they start to tear him apart!]

[Meanwhile, the tribe has all gathered within Shamanic Civilization as Thoth and Anubis make it rise once again! The shaman continue their offensive on Gilgamesh as he unleashes a powerful roar that sends a shockwave through the city decimating it and forcing Shamanic Civilization back! But they all stand their ground as they approach Gilgamesh once again! Shaman-Oh is summoned as he takes his place at the head of Shamanic Civilization. The tribesmen and women within Shamanic Civilization are all focusing their strength from within as they call to the dormant shamanism within their bodies!]

Jessica: Agh! It’s no use! I’m not a shaman like you!
Sitka: Yes you are. You just need to find the strength within you to believe it.
Ryo: I… I think I can do this…
Sitka: I know you can… we all believe in you!
Both: Aaaaagh!

[Suddenly, body paint wraps around all the people inside Shamanic Civilization! The body paint as well as the shamanic energy starts to build up within them as body paint slowly wraps around Shamanic Civilization itself!]

Thoth: Alaric! It’s time!

[Alaric looks down at Shamanic Civilization as all the shaman quickly dash through Gilgamesh and enter Shaman-Oh! Shaman-Oh starts to light up more brightly than ever before! The body paint completely wraps around Shamanic Civilization as the shaman within Shaman-Oh’s will unleash their final attack!]

All: Shamanic Civilization! Shamanic Tribal Ritual Resonance!

[The shamanism within Shamanic Civilization is completely charged inside of them as everyone inside Shamanic Civilization unleashes a powerful scream! Shamanic Civilization unleashes the massive amount of elemental shamanic energy at Gilgamesh as it strikes him in the center of his chest! Gilgamesh starts to crack but continues to advance on the shaman, as Shamanic Civilization continues to step towards Gilgamesh! Gilgamesh and Shamanic Civilization are so close to each other, that Gilgamesh can no longer handle the strain on his body as the attack drives a hole through his body and Gilgamesh descends into the depths of the Earth as he meets his destruction!]

[The scene switches back to the Abyssal Ruins as Sain, Haokah, and Set are getting ready for their ritual. Sain and Set stand on opposite sides facing each other as Haokah stands in between them. In his hands, Haokah holds the Light Orb and the Dark Orb.]

Haokah: Gilgamesh is the embodiment of destruction. Even in death he won’t die. The only way we can escape is if Sain and Set both infuse your shamanism into my body. The Light and Dark Orbs contain your shamanic essence, so they should be strong enough. This way, I should be able to channel both the light and the dark shamanic energy and drive us out of the Abyssal Ruins.
Sain: But you don’t know what that could do to your body!
Haokah: Sain, it’s the only way…
Sain: Alright…

[Sain and Set take their positions as Sain’s mother and father and the other spirits watch from a distance. The body paint wraps around both Sain and Set as they begin to infuse their shamanism into Haokha’s body. Haokah’s body paint starts to creep around him, one one side gold, on the other side dark. Haokah’s eyes glow brightly as he starts to scream as both the Light and Dark Orb enter his body. The sands of the Abyssal Ruins start to create a vortex around them as the vortex makes it’s way all the way up towards the stormy sky above them. The ground beneath them slowly begins to sink into the ground as Sain, Set, and Haokah are slowly driven underground as the vortex of sand continues to envelop them and drill it’s way towards the sky above! The shamanic energy of two powerful shaman is taking a toll on Haokah’s body, but he is a hybrid, so he is able to channel it.]

Haokah: Agh! Keep… going…!
Set: But, your body…
Haokah: I have done many things in my past 10,000 years of life… this is nothing!
Sain: Shamanic Transcendance!
Set: Shamanic Transcendance!
Haokah: Shamanic Transcendance!
All: Abyssal Reversal Calamity!

[Thunder and lightning cracks the sky as the tear that Gilgamesh used to escape from is reopened once again! All the sands within the Abyssal Ruins quickly start to flow out into the sky above them! The shamanic energy surging from within the three shaman is getting extremely difficult to control! The spirits all have reverted back into sand and have all been rushed through the vortex towards the sky above them! The shamanic energy starts to get too powerful for the three of them and the vortex starts to burst into lightning and flame!]

Sain: It’s much too powerful!
Set: I can’t control it much longer!
Haokah: Keep going!

[The scene switches back to the city where the shaman have just managed to destroy Gilgamesh! Or so they thought… The shaman turn back and stare in horror as the bones of Gilgamesh start to resurface once again! The presence of his dark spirit envelops the bones and creates his flesh once again as the dark armies of the underworld are revived once again and Gilgamesh stands above the shaman once more!]

Alaric: That’s… impossible!
Kanro: It… it can’t be!
Sinai: But… we destroyed him!
Tassis: How is this happening?!
Cala: What if it’s the shamanic death?
Darach: That’s it…
All: What?
Darach: The shamanic death, that’s just it! Gilgamesh can be destroyed all he wants but he will continue to revive if there is no shamanic death for his spirit to remain trapped in…

[Gilgamesh roars a powerful roar and the shockwave sends Shamanic Civilization flying back crashing into the forest once again! Gilgamesh fires a stream of dark shamanic energy from his mouth one again and this time it manages to destroy the Shamanic Civilization combination! All the shaman are sent flying out as well as all the members of their tribe! They all crash land on the ground as flames engulf the city as well as the forest. Gilgamesh roars again as the shaman who have opposed him have fallen before his revival!]

Darach: Guys… get up…

[Slowly, the shaman start to rise once again and they look around only to see the destruction that surrounds them. Alaric looks up at the sky and notices that a rift is opening and the sands of time are flowing back into their world. The other shaman also notice it as they struggle to rise as well, covered in burns and ash.]

Sinai: What’s that…?
Alaric: It’s Sain! He must have found a way to return!
Sinai: Wait… Sain went into the Abyssal Ruins?!
Alaric: I tried to stop him, but it was his choice.
Tassis: Someone has to go there and control the flow of shamanic energy!
Darach: I’ll go.
Cala: Darach…
Darach: Out of all of you, I was never born with a shamanic spirit. If there is anyone of us who would be able to control that amount of shamanism, it’s me.

[Alaric walks up to him and grabs him by the shoulders.]

Sinai: Alaric, no!
Kanro: Alaric, don’t do this!
Tassis: Alaric!

[Alaric stares at Darach’s eyes as he stares back at his.]

Darach: You have to let me do this…

[Alaric hugs Darach as tears start to form in his eyes.]

Alaric: I know…

[Darach hugs him back as he also feels sad about what is going to happen. He walks up to the cliff’s edge that overlooks Gilgamesh and the fallen tribe. He looks up into the sky at the vortex overhead, and then gazes back to look at the shaman.]

Darach: I’ve never had an awenasa… but I’m glad it was you.

[Darach walks over as he summons Kaiten Totem-Oh and gets inside as he flies towards the vortex in the sky above them! Gilgamesh tries to slash at him but Alaric shoots his hand with the Totem Tri-Cannon. Gilgamesh roars as he focuses his attack on Alaric instead. Alaric slowly gets to his feet as the other shaman slowly grab the Totem Tri-Cannon. Alaric looks down at them as the others slowly hand him their MystiClaws.]

Kanro: We’re doing this… together…
Sinai: Just like old times…
Tassis: No more sacrifices…
Cala: This is who we are…
Alaric: Guys… let’s end this…

[Alaric and the others slowly walk up to the cliff as Gilgamesh towers before them. The shaman watch as Kaiten Totem-Oh dives directly into the vortex in the sky as Darach looks at them one last time.]

Darach: This is my sacrifice…

[In the Abyssal Ruins, Sain, Set, and Haokah have almost lost control of the vortex, when out of the sky descends Kaiten Totem-Oh! Kaiten Totem-Oh suddenly reconfigures itself into its Totem Pole configuration as it lands on top of the three shaman! Kaiten Totem-Oh is strong enough to control the shamanic energy of the vortex, but who will get left behind? Darach within Kaiten Totem-Oh does something unthinkable!]

Darach: Kaiten Totem-Oh! Dai Kaiten Crush!

[Kaiten Totem-Oh begins to rotate as it channels the shamanic energy from within into a shooter! Kaiten Totem-Oh shoots Sain, Set, and Haokah through itself as they shoot out into the sky of the city above them! They have managed to escape the Abyssal Ruins, but what of Darach?]

Darach: Goodbye, shaman… You really are my true awenasa… I will never forget you…

[The Abyssal Ruins begins to collapse on itself as Darach exits Kaiten Totem-Oh. Darach stands before the apocalyptic realm collapsing before him. Darach reaches for his last Spirit Arrow. The Spirit Arrow reads “Sacrifice”. Darach loads the Spirit Arrow into his Arch Crosshadow and aims it up towards the sky directly above him. A single tear falls from his eye as he fires the arrow.]

Darach: Shamanic Transcendance… Shamanic Sacrifice.

[The arrow descends on him as the Abyssal Ruins collapse. Kaiten Totem-Oh remains holding up the sky above him. Darach’s body becomes a mass of dark shamanic energy as it seeps into the ground beneath him. Darach is sacrificing his own body, in order to become the new shamanic death…]

[Back in the city, the shaman all load their MystiClaws into the Totem Tri-Cannon. They cock it five times as it begins to speak.]

Totem Tri-Cannon: Shamanic Transcendance! Immortal Shamanic Spirit!

[The sky above Gilgamesh suddenly cracks open with thunder and lightning as a powerful bolt of lightning strikes Gilgamesh from above! The strike is so powerful that it manages to release some of the spirits trapped within his body! The lightning bolt strikes him again and again and again, each time attacking him from different sides and freeing spirits from his control! The shaman all turn and look to see that it’s Haokah!]

Alaric: Haokah! Get out of the way!

[Haokah suddenly plunges himself directly into Gilgamesh’s body! Inside, Haokah draws out his SyringeSpear as he drives it into Gilgamesh’s body!]

Haokah: You took everything from me… you made me cause the suffering of too many shamanic civilizations… well now, you’re going down with me!
Haokah: Shamanic Transcendance! Vital Injection!

[Haokah’s shamanic energy is injected into Gilgamesh’s body as he starts to lose control of himself! Haokah screams in pain as the body paint on his body starts to crack and vanish! The shaman quickly lock onto Gilgamesh as they aim directly at him.]

Alaric: This is for our tribe…
All: Shamanic Transcendance! Immortal Shamanic Spirit!

[The shaman unleash the shamanic energy at Gilgamesh as it strikes him in his head! Gilgamesh can no longer handle the devastation inflicted on his body. Gilgamesh is forced back deep into the ground beneath the city where his body disintegrates as Gilgamesh is destroyed forever!]

[The shaman all collapse after their victory against Gilgamesh. They all fall on the ground in exhaustion as they gaze up into the sky above them...]

[A few days later, the shaman are seen building a ceremonial fire alongside Sain. There, they lie down to rest the body of Haokah. The shaman all gather around in a circle around the fire as they start to recite the ancient shamanic chants.]

“The Earth is our Mother, care for her, honor all your relations…”
“Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit…”
“All life is sacred, treat all beings with respect…”
“Take from the Earth what is needed, nothing more…”
“Do what needs to be done for the good of all…”
“Seek the truth, but only of the good in others…”
“Follow the rhythms of nature rise, and retire with the sun…”
“Enjoy life’s journey, but leave no tracks…”

[After they chant, they lay Haokah’s body amongst the flames of the ceremonial fire. The shaman all watch as Haokah’s spirit slowly floats into the night sky alongside Hisomi’s where they can finally live together once again.]

Sain: Haokah… you really came through in the end…
Alaric: Haokah… you really lived up to the legend you were in the past… I’m proud of you.
Sain: And Darach…

[The shaman turn around to look at the clearing for the Ancients. Their eyes set on a tomb dedicated to Darach.]

Alaric: He gave his life to become the new shamanic death. He’s restored the balance in the shamanic cycle. He saved all of us.
Sain: Do you think we will ever see him again?
Alaric: Well I don’t know, this world is full of possibilities… I am sure sometime in the future…
Sain: But he is always with us, isn’t he?
Alaric: That’s right, Sain. He’s always with us…

[Sain walks over to his parents standing in the distance. The shaman all walk over and overlook the cliff that is above the city beneath them. The city has been completely restored thanks to the sands of time being freed from the Abyssal Ruins. Life has returned to normal, and people can now live their lives free of ancient shamanism.]

Sain: Well, I’ll see you guys tomorrow then.
Alaric: Unfortunately Sain… this will be the last time you see us.
Sain: Wait… what?

[Alaric walks up to Sain and puts his hands on his shoulders and looks into his eyes through his Nagual eyes.]

Alaric: Remember when I told you that when the Fated Hourglass would be destroyed you would forget us, right?
Sain: Yes but… I never thought that would actually happen! You guys changed fate, right?
Kanro: We changed fate, but we can’t change what we’ve sacrificed to change it.
Sinai: We’re Nagual now, Sain. The people of this civilization no longer remember what happened. Life has returned to normal once again.
Tassis: There’s no place in this civilization for Nagual like us, Sain. I hope you can understand.
Sain: I understand, but I don’t want to forget…
Cala: Sain…

[Alaric walks over to him and takes him by the hand.]

Alaric: Come, Sain. There’s something I would like you to see.

[Sain and Alaric walk past the other shaman and through the forest. They reach a small clearing where they see a crystal clear blue lake and all the nature surrounding them. In the center of the lake sits Shamanic Civilization.]

Sain: Why are you showing me this?
Alaric: Because Sain, this is what you have created.
Sain: I… I created this?
Alaric: You sacrificed more than all of us to save your parents and restore your civilization never realizing that in doing so… you saved ours as well.
Sain: I saved shamanism?
Alaric: Yes Sain. You saved us all.

[Sain starts to cry at the beauty before him as he remembers his journey with the other shaman. Tears streak down his face as he runs up and hugs Alaric. Alaric hugs him back.]

Sain: But wait… does that mean that I am no longer a shaman anymore?
Alaric: Sain… you will always be a shaman.
Sain: I’ll miss you guys so much…
Alaric: I’ll miss you too, Sain.

[Alaric also starts to cry a little. Just then, Thoth and Anubis summon the shaman together one last time. The shaman gather in the center of the clearing in order to hear what they both have to say.]

Thoth: Alaric… Kanro… Sinai… Tassis… Cala… Sain… You have all fought bravely for us for an entire year. Through your courage, your bravery, your strength, your kindness, and your will you were all able to bring an end to the shamanic war and peace to all of civilization.
Anubis: And although we have lost many on our journey, never will they be forgotten. They shall all be remembered forever as The Shaman that Transcended Time. You all should feel very proud. This legacy will live on forever thanks to what you all have accomplished.
Sain: Can I say something before we go?
Thoth: Sain, I don’t think that will be necessary.
Sain: No please, I would like to say goodbye first…
Anubis: Sain that won’t be necessary because of one thing.

[Anubis and Thoth both point at the arrowhead that Alaric’s father had given him. Alaric holds it in his hand as he looks back at them.]

Alaric: My arrowhead?
Thoth: Alaric, I think your father left more for you in there than just a simple vision.
Anubis: Why don’t you look inside it once again…

[All the other shaman gather around Alaric as he grasps the arrowhead in his hand as it begins to burn and glow. Suddenly, the fire from the ceremony starts to circle around the shaman’s feet as a figure begins to form before them. The shaman all look up to see Alaric’s father and Wakan Tanka.]

Alaric: Father!
Tolteca: Alaric, you have made me so proud as your father. Never before has someone sacrificed so much and asked for so little in return.
Wakan Tanka: You all should be incredibly proud of what you have succeeded in doing. You have brought an end to the shamanic war, and peace to all of us. And for that, we are forever in your debt.
Tolteca: Because you shaman have given so much to protect this world, we thought it was only fair for us to bend the rules a little bit.
Kanro: Bend the rules? What do you mean?
Wakan Tanka: We have decided to return your shamanism to you once again.
Sinai: Really?!
Tolteca: You have earned it, shaman. Especially you my son. I couldn't be more proud to be your father.
Alaric: Father…

[The shaman all gather together and discuss their decision. After a while of deliberation, they finally turn back to the two and give them their answer.]

Wakan Tanka: Well?
Alaric: We talked about it, and we’ve come to a decision.
Tolteca: Which is?
Alaric: We have decided… that our shamanic abilities would be best kept in secret. This civilization's people has suffered enough because shamanism fell into the wrong hands.
Wakan Tanka: So you are forsaking your shamanic abilities? You are making the ultimate sacrifice?
Kanro: Yes, but in exchange, we would like you to allow Sain to retain his memories of us.
Sinai: As well as recognize him as a true shaman.

[Sain’s eyes suddenly light up.]

Wakan Tanka: Is that what you all wish?
All: It is.
Wakan Tanka: Very well then. Sain, step forward.

[Sain steps before Wakan Tanka as he kneels before him.]

Wakan Tanka: Young Sain, Master of Legacy Shamanism, I hereby allow you to retain all of your memories with the shaman and recognize you as the true Shamanic Legacy.
Sain: Thank you so much…
Wakan Tanka: Awenasa…
Sain: Awenasa…

[Sain steps away from the fire figures as they turn to face Thoth and Anubis this time.]

Wakan Tanka: Thoth and Anubis. You have honored not only the Nagual race, but also your tribes, and shamanic life itself. The world is in much safer hands today because of what you all have accomplished.

[Alaric steps forward.]

Alaric: Oh Great Spirit, might I ask that our humanity be restored as well?
Wakan Tanka: Your humanity comes from within you, for it is what makes you all shaman. As Nagual you have all taken a step towards a world unknown to you all. But from what I have seen, this world means more to you than any other.

[The shaman’s body paint slowly wraps around their bodies as they are enveloped in a golden light. The light elevates them into the air as the fire figures rapidly circle around the shaman. The shaman descend once again, but returned to their human form.]

Wakan Tanka: I cannot undo the Nagual seal, but I can restore your human forms. Use them well.
Alaric: You won’t regret this, Oh Great Spirit.
Tolteca: We shall safeguard your shamanic spirits. We will keep them safe for when the need should arise once again. Let’s hope that day will never come.

[The shaman all step back as the two fire figures look behind them at Haokah’s body. They both glance at each other as they envelop his body in flames and ascend towards the sky.]

[The shaman all step back and gaze up as they all vanish into the sun up above them. Sain looks at the others and runs up to them.]

Sain: Does that mean you guys get to stay?
Alaric: Sain… we will always be right here.
Sain: Alright!

[The scene ends with us looking towards the sky over the entire forest and the city. Then we go by all the moments that we loved so much from Shaman Sentai Mysticjar, so at this part please play “Inherited System” from Kamen Rider Kiva since it really helps set the tone. Listen to the song as you imagine all the moments from the show that you really liked and enjoyed.]

[The song ends and we see the five shaman overlooking a vast ocean as the Shamanic Civilization is in the distance. The sun is shining as we see Sain run up and join the shaman overlooking the sea. Moments later, we see the spirit of Darach joins them as well as the shaman look at him and smile as he smiles back. We end by looking out over the shaman as we leave them behind, but then turn to look behind a tree as we see the spirit of Haokah sitting in one of the high branches as he looks down upon the shaman and he smiles as well.]

THE END!

NEW SHOW:

Announcer: Get Ready to Ride!
Narrator: Lost in an Unfamiliar Realm, Banished from his Own Kingdom, this Kamen Rider is about to change everything!
Announcer: New Show! Kamen Rider Royale!

COMING SOON…

"THANK YOU FOR READING SHAMAN SENTAI MYSTICJAR OVER THE PAST YEAR!"

## Shaman Sentai Mysticjar- Epilogue

by SpecialForm12, May 17, 2017, 1:00:11 AM
Journals / Personal
Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for reading and supporting Shaman Sentai Mysticjar as a personal fan made project for the past year. Without your support, encouragement, and your comments on the series as it progressed none of this would have been completed the way it came together. For that, I cannot thank you enough. I would like to take this time to tell you all about the creative writing process that was involved in creating the series and just how it all came together in the end. This is my way of saying thank you, and hopefully inspiring upcoming new creative writers to pursue their own ideas to the end.

In the beginning, Shaman Sentai Mysticjar had a different orientation. I had designed Mysticjar over three years ago, when I had thought of potential ideas that TOEI had not yet used for a Super Sentai theme. I felt that they could explore the idea of Native American cultures because of how intrinsic and unique they are. There are several elements that I felt could be incorporated into a potential Super Sentai show, and a very new and interesting story could develop around the characters along the way. Shamanism was very much rooted into my mind and stuck with me as a predominant theme. I live in a culture where shamanism and shamanic culture is very much a focal point in history. I have always been so transfixed and fascinated with the culture and their rituals that I thought it would be a great idea to incorporate those concepts into the show.

I started to research a lot of ancient shamanic themes and trends that I saw were very predominant or used a lot in a variety of different shamanic cultures. A lot of them used ritual masks, and always had a vision of the world created by the gods they tried to communicate with. A lot of them also had representations of shamanic death, and where do the spirits go when they leave the body. Some believe that they go to the forest where the spirits live in communities in peace with one another. Only the shaman can communicate with the spirits in order to bring safe word to their relatives.

Shaman are also seen as spirit guides, or spirit walkers. They are said to be the messengers that walk the line between life and death, as they are seen as the mediators between the Earthly realm and the Heavenly realm above them. Large amounts of people would trust shaman to guide them in their lives and give them advice. A lot of the time, the advice was focused on how the individual should live their life so that they would honor their past ancestors. Shaman were very occult and mysterious in their ways, but were never questioned. The fact that shaman had such a significant role in cultures all over the world was truly fascinating to me.

I began to devise clever ways of incorporating these themes into my series. I first needed to come up with a good story, because I knew that a good story is what drives the series forward and keeps the readers interested in what is going to happen next. My original idea was for there to be a large war in the creation of the world. It was a war fought by the Living against the Inexistent. One wanted control over the other so that they could reshape the universe in their image. The war went mostly according to how it planned out in the actual series only with different characters and in a different time. One of the soldiers betrays their army because he sees the suffering of the people he is invading, and because of his betrayal their invasion is lost. The original name for the villains to be reborn years later were known as the ShinZar Army. Every general had a unique ability that was required to revive the great lord. Their names were very long and confusing and all had a variation of “zar” at the end of their names. It wasn’t long before I decided to change their concepts to something more familiar.

I decided to go with ancient gods instead. I am very interested in mythology of various cultures around the world, so I thought of a concept that I could use that would encapsulate a diverse yet interesting group of villains to lead the story forward in the end. I was mostly inspired by the Barban Pirates from Seijuu Sentai Gingaman, where each group of pirates was diverse and unique in their own way. They were united, and yet they were divided at the same time. An idea of a group of villains that represented that kind of relationship with one another interested me. I created Osiris, Icarus, Tengu, Olmec, and Kajura by searching for powerful ancient deities that were located in different continents all over the world.

The villains were set to have different personalities that rivaled the way the other one thought. Osiris was the careful and cunning one, Tengu was the loyal and commanding one, Icarus was the brash and wild one, Olmec was the strong and domineering one, while Kajura was the one with the secrets. I wanted at least one of the generals to be “out of commission” for a certain part of the series. I wanted the villains to grow a certain disdain towards the character and that would overall come to strengthen his presence in the show, even though he hasn’t revived yet. By the time he does revive, his presence is already so well known that it becomes a significant turning point in the lives of both the Shaman and the Ancients to find a way to stop Kajura.

The sixth ranger was also an idea that was changed along the way. Originally, I was planning to have Mystic Gold be the original sixth shaman to join the team. The original idea I had designed was to have him be a very well known doctor who is on a desperate search for very vague and obscure healing properties in the world. His search leads him to a mysterious island where the shaman live with their civilization and their tribes unknown to the rest of the world. The idea was to have the doctor end up in an undersea cave where the legendary StorMyths were imprisoned. Time would flow differently in the cave, so whereas two hours go by in the cave, it has been two months everywhere else. The way it played out, was that the shaman were to encounter the sixth ranger after two months of searching for the source of a mysterious subterranean disturbance on their island only to find that the doctor had unlocked the power of the mighty StorMyths and become Mystic Gold!

This idea was changed because I felt that a gold ranger was very cliche, and I wanted to evoke a different feeling from the shaman that felt more familiar to them rather than bring in a doctor from overseas. I was researching shamanic spirits when I discovered the opposite to the falcon spirit was the raven spirit in shamanic lore. I thought a concept like this would make sense. I could have Alaric be the sun, and the sixth ranger be the moon. Eventually some sort of “eclipse” or “union” would have to come along. So, I created Darach. The character was intended to be an opposite to Alaric, and at the same time he would challenge Alaric by knowing things about them and their fates that they never knew about. The mystery surrounding Darach would encompass a lot of the series and the identity of Darach was not supposed to be revealed until the final episodes of the series.

This idea was changed as well because given that I lack the visual aids necessary to represent such a climactic scale up to a reveal, I felt the buildup would drag on too much. I wanted Darach to be an intrinsic part of the lives that the shaman had forgotten long ago. That is why I introduced him very early on in the series rather than wait until Episode 17. Darach was going to be a very controversial character because of how much he grows to oppose the shaman in the beginning of his arrival. I wanted that arc to get resolved quickly because the shaman would eventually need to come together to focus on the revival of Kajura less than halfway through the series. Darach would be the very soldier that opposed his own army centuries ago, and in return would seek out the light in the form of shamanism. Much like how a raven/crow seeks out shiny objects, I wanted Darach’s personality to reflect that. He knows where he comes from, and yet he is constantly drawn towards the light.

When it came to creating the story for the show, I sought out inspiration from a variety of different tokusatsu series to help me with it. Maybe some of you may not have noticed the references I placed in the series that resemble a lot of familiar elements from past Super Sentai series. The shaman being asleep for the past 3,000 years was from Zyuranger. The shamanic community and their life in the forest was taken from Gingaman. The climactic life and death episodes in the series were taken from GoGo V. The reveal that Tartarus was a place and not an actual being was taken and slightly revamped from Megaranger. The shaman’s dormant shamanic abilities that needed to be awakened after their slumber was taken from Flashman. The betrayal of Darach to join the other Acolytes was taken from ToQger. And so on and so forth. You can see how the smallest elements and vital plot points of Mysticjar were in fact taken and altered from several of the series a lot of you have seen or enjoyed watching.

The story also never intended to have two separate story arcs or two different groups of villains. I was planning on developing the series with the Ancients being the main villains all throughout the series with a significant importance given to the Death Masks of each of the Ancients. I also was not planning to have the eventual inclusion of Mystic Gold in the series, or the fact that Sain would eventually become a shaman. The idea for Sain emerged after I thought of ways to have the shaman grow closer to the civilization they were protecting. I thought if they had a kid teach them and spend time with them, like Yuuta from Gingaman, then maybe it could work out. The problem was that generally a lot of child characters don’t tend to get developed much and are useless for most of the series. With Sain I decided to change that. I had to make sure that Sain developed as a character and grew with the shaman. How did I do that? I gave him a reason to. I had his family vanish right before his eyes. You give your characters a motive then you carry the story forward. That is how they develop.

The Island Mystic is another interesting character I never planned on creating. When the end of the first arc came to a close, I thought it would be interesting if I followed the general Super Sentai trend of making a summer movie. So I did just that. I wrote a summer movie where I included a new character known as the Island Mystic. Little did I know how vital I would make him to the storyline in the end. I wanted to make a crazy eccentric character. A character who had no concerns or worries about the world around him. Someone relaxed but fun at the same time. By making him the first shaman, I thought it would be interesting to have him be demotivated for a lot of his life, but changes his heart when he meets these shaman. He wasn’t supposed to appear in the actual series, but for the sake of tying together significant events from the shaman’s past lives, I felt that I needed to incorporate him into the story. And boy did I!

The idea behind Shamanic Transcendance is another thing I wanted to draw some attention to. Shaman hold a very strong belief that when they communicate with the gods or ghosts their spirits transcend this physical plane of reality and enter one of a much higher power. By having the shaman channel their spirits into summoning such a tremendous amount of power through their body paint they would be able to tap into this realm of tremendous spiritual energy. It is because of this why I killed off the Ancients halfway through the series. I felt that since the Ancients were turned to good in the end, then they were no longer needed as villains. But what if they returned as ghosts? Shaman are known for channeling ghostly spirit, so I thought it would be a great mechanism for the shaman to gain advice from the Ancients in their afterlife. This brings me to my following point surrounding the villains of Mysticjar.

If you notice, there are no solid villains in Mysticjar. There exist merely characters that have become twisted by their ever changing fates that they never wanted to see escalate to the point that it did. Kajura wasn’t evil, he was containing the power of the Dark Orb which eventually becomes Los Dhark. Los Dhark turns out to be Set who was angered by his transfiguration into a Nagual by the Island Mystic. The Island Mystic merely lived a hopeless life knowing that the spirit of his brother was never sacrificed, and living with the burden of that decision hurt him. Good villains drive a story forward, but it’s what you do with those characters that really make them significant and relevant to the story.

They say that inspiration comes from a variety of sources, and I have to agree. You can get inspired from just about anything and that can motivate you to create something truly remarkable and different. It was completely normal for me to have moments throughout the series where I thought that if I changed this idea it could work better than what I had originally thought. It’s a normal part of the writing process. The important thing that you have to take into account is how can you put this element together so that it will fit with the story you want to tell. If you just throw around ideas and leave them unresolved, then you have a series full of plot-holes. Your goal is that by the end of the series, you have answered all the questions surrounding the lives of your characters so that the resolution of the series makes sense in the end. It’s okay to question yourself, and it’s normal to get blocked or sidetracked. It happens to all of us. What’s important is recognizing what works where, and how can you make your story better, unique, and new.

I want to end with a message to all those writers who have read or may have taken an interest in creating their own stories after reading through Shaman Sentai Mysticjar over the past year. There is no such thing as a bad idea. I believe that entirely. No idea is off limits when creating your own series as long as you put in effort into creating a quality story that represents, and qualifies all of the characters you decide to create. I know a lot of you will start out by shouting out ideas for themes and transformation devices, but remember that without a good story, none of that matters in the end. The series you create is brought to life by the strength of your story. Story is golden, remember that. I also know how tedious it can be to write a series for as many episodes as I have. I want you to know that your series can be long or short, but as long as it’s good, the length is unimportant. It will get hard, it will get tough, you may want to quit and walk away and do something else. If this is something that you really want to come to life, you shouldn’t give up on your ideas so easily. Keep at it, and good luck to you all!

And who knows? Maybe someday your idea could get adapted…

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   -SpecialForm12

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Author and Creator of Shaman Sentai Mysticjar

NEXT TIME ON KAMEN RIDER ROYALE:

Prince Hydron: The Six Kingdoms… after centuries of peace… are being invaded?!
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Percival: The reigns of fate have truly been grasped…
???: Gather the remaining knights…
Percival: Yes, my king.
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Prince Hydron: This realm… is unfamiliar to me…
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Giant: I will kill you, and take my place at the table of kings!
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Prince Hydron: I don the mark of my father, and with it the fate of king… I cannot afford to die here, or ever! For the fate of the Six Kingdoms… I shall vanquish you!
Prince Hydron: Henshin!
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Royale Driver: THE DESTINY YOU CREATE! YOUR ROYALTY IS FATE!
Royale: I am… Kamen Rider… Royale!
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COMING SOON…

## Kamen Rider Royale Outline

by SpecialForm12, Jul 10, 2017, 3:38:56 PM
Journals / Personal
Hero- Kamen Rider Royale:
Royale (Prince Hydron): Has a strong will and is resolute in a lot of his convictions. He can be stubborn at times and seem antagonistic, but it is all to protect what he cares about the most.

Villains- Castle Corporation:
???: The mysterious occult head of Castle Corporation. His ambitions are kept a close secret known only to a few. Only his closest subjects know his true intentions.
Sir Percival (Drake): Loyal to his king, he holds The Eternity ability of hypnotism.
Sir Lancelot (???): Loyal to his king, he holds The Eternity of regeneration.
Sir Kay (???): Loyal to his king, he holds The Eternity of vitality.

Footsoldiers:
Haize Soldiers: Humans who under the influence of a Knight can become gargoyle-like armored warriors.

Allies:
Arisa: An investigative journalist who has dedicated herself to uncovering the hidden connections of Castle Corporation. She is kind and endearing, but also daring and adventurous.
Butler Pietro: Prince Hydron's once personal butler, and a master of the arcane arts. He runs the Relic Tavern, and acts as an essential link for Prince Hydron to his kingdom.
Commander Lance: Chief of Police, he at first opposes Prince Hydron and the others, but soon grows to accept them as a team to fight against Castle Corporation.

Arsenal:
Royale Driver: Royale's main transformation device is a shield in the center with a caste design on the top for inserting a Caste Figure. Entrusted to him by his father, it holds an untold power within it.
Caste Figures: Small, chess-like figures that are used to unlock the hidden abilities of the Royale Driver. They were scattered across kingdoms centuries ago, and finding them will be important.
Caste Sabers: Two dual sabers that can combine into a single broadsword. They act as Kamen Rider Royale's main melee and combat weapons.
Spirit Hold: Purple strands of cloth on either ends of the Caste Sabers. They are mystical relics that can extend for miles as well as act as an indestructible cloth woven by spirits.
Flame Cape: The red cape flowing behind Kamen Rider Royale. When spun at a high enough speed it catches on fire and can be used at times for quick escapes.

Synopsis:
There exists a realm beyond our own where the medieval aspect of life has been engrained for centuries. Ruling over these kingdoms is a royal family separated by fate. The heir to the throne, Prince Hydron, has his kingdom attacked by Haize Fortress and he is banished to another realm. There, he must learn the true intentions behind Castle Corporation, and why everyone is so fixated on killing him. Alongside his new allies, he will also uncover the fate of the kingdom he left behind, and the mysterious disappearance of his father.

Copyright Disclaimer: Kamen Rider Royale is completely my own original idea for a Kamen Rider series. Any unauthorized reproduction of said information is illegal. All copyright belongs to me.

## Episode 1- Kingdoms Fall

by SpecialForm12, Jul 10, 2017, 3:47:25 PM
Journals / Personal
[The scene opens up on a dark and stormy night sky. The rain is torrential and pouring down on the grass and the ground slowly turning it to mud. We focus on a lone knight in armor crouching over a dead body lying in the mud. The knight slowly looks up at a shadowy figure standing in the distance. The figure remains immobile, staring at the two. The knight angrily yells at the shadowy figure.]

Knight: Why did you do this?! Why?!
???: …
Knight: Stay with me… Don’t die…

[The scene switches to the present day. We notice a very lush and bright environment full of nature and wonder as it slowly looms over a massive castle in the distance. The village beneath the castle is very wide and massive. The townspeople are happily going about their day exchanging and trading their goods for food and other commodities. The townspeople are a mixture of humans, mythical creatures, and cyborgs. Also in and around the town stand the Kingdom Guards. A legion of organized military officers wearing white and silver armor with a different colored cape respective to their rank. They each carry long staffs, known as “Cassiopeia Staffs”. Leading the Kingdom Guards are two men named Sir Adric and Sir Kentis.]

[The guards walk into the town on the break of dawn for their morning routines as we notice the mighty and powerful castle overlooking them. The guards go into town and each take their posts for the day.]

Sir Adric: Make sure your men cover the Fargrounds this time, Sir Kentis.
Sir Kentis: I have already sent men to the Fargrounds to secure the kingdom border.
Sir Adric: Well done. Keep them alert, we never know what may come.
Sir Kentis: Understood, sir.

[Suddenly, there is a disputed argument that starts to break out between a salesman and another individual. Sir Adric motions to Sir Kentis who nods as he approches the commotion, with his green cape billowing behind him. He reaches the situation and starts to question them.]

Sir Kentis: What seems to be the issue here today, Kalus?
Kalus: Well, a few weeks ago this ‘ere man sold me a used particle splicer but now when I got it it’s all fallin’ apart on me. He says it ain’t part of the deal that I broke it, but it was broken when I got it.
Sir Kentis: Sir, did you sell him a broken particle splicer?
???: Well, I’m tellin’ ya it ain’t broken when I gave it to ya. Ye must have done somethin’ to it.
Kalus: Why you…
Sir Kentis: Silence, Kalus. Allow me to examine the splicer.
Kalus: Sure thing.

[Kalus hands him the splicer as Sir Kentis examines it carefully with his gauntlet. Sir Kentis looks surprised underneath his helmet as he turns to face the man.]

Sir Kentis: This particle splicer may be broken, but why does it contain traces of Haize element within it?

[The man suddenly looks very frightened as he quickly pushes over a cart blocking Sir Kentis’ path as he starts to run up the alleyway. Sir Kentis yells at him to stop as he calls into his gauntlet.]

Sir Kentis: Sir Adric, we’ve found one. Another Haize spy. I will engage him in pursuit now. You take your men around the quarry and cut him off at Algygate Square.
Sir Adric: Understood, sir.

[Sir Kentis quickly flips over the fallen cart as he begins to chase after the runaway. The runaway makes his way through the marketplace pushing things over as he makes his way towards the kingdom gates. Sir Kentis launches himself off of a cart and lands on top of a roof as he scales the nearby buildings and runs beside the runaway. The Kingdom Guards of Sir Adric quickly cut him off before he reaches the gates as the runaway stops as he turns to run up the north alleyway, but Sir Kentis flips off of the rooftop and spin kicks the runaway in his face causing him to fall on the ground. Sir Kentis runs up to him to try and arrest him, just when the man’s hand is suddenly covered in armor. The hand reaches up to choke Sir Kentis but he dodges it and grabs him by the wrist as the man starts to yell in pain as the rest of his armor covers his body and sends a powerful shockwave that sends Sir Kentis flying back. The creature now covered in armor slowly approaches the two Kingdom Guards as his eyes glow a deep red. He launches himself at Sir Kentis, but Sir Kentis leaps up and roundhouse kicks him against a nearby stand just as Sir Adric pulls out his axe and brings it down upon the creature, vanquishing him. The man’s armor vanishes from his body just as he releases a small figure from his hand. Sir Adric reaches down and picks it up as he notices how familiar the object is.]

Sir Kentis: Sir Adric, is it really?
Sir Adric: I fear so, Sir Kentis.
Sir Kentis: We must bring this to the king.
Sir Adric: I know…

[The two guards make their way up the spiral corridor towards the castle archway, carrying the man as a prisoner by the other guards. They make their way past the Hall of Kings as they notice all the portraits of the past kings that came before staring that them as they make their way towards the Throne Room. The massive doors to the Throne Room open wide as they make their way inside. They notice two giant statues alongside either end of the throne. One representing the King Zenoheld, and the other representing his Queen Amethysta. Sitting between both statues in the throne of the king, sits Prince Hydron.]

[Sir Adric and Sir Kentis kneel before him as the guards force the prisoner to kneel before him as well. He looks up the massive staircase that leads up to the throne above them as Prince Hydron stares down at them all.]

Sir Adric: My king, we have brought you a Haize spy.
Sir Kentis: However, this individual seems to be in the possession of a Haize Figure, my king.
Prince Hydron: Bring it here.

[Sir Kentis makes his way towards the pedestal at the center of the Throne Room and places the Haize Figure in the center of it. Prince Hydron rises from his throne as he makes his way towards the figure. He reaches the center pedestal as he draws out a glove. He puts the glove on his hand as he approaches the Haize Figure and grasps it in his hand. His eyes suddenly glow purple as he senses a premonition. Hydron quickly releases the Haize Figure as it lands on the ground at his feet. He shudders as he quickly regains his composure.]

Prince Hydron: Sir Adric, Sir Kentis. I fear that our enemy is growing much stronger than we thought. If they have managed to sneak Haize Figures past the Kingdom Guards, then we may have no idea at just how many spies are within our kingdom as we speak.

[All of a sudden, there is a powerful earthquake that shakes the very foundation of the castle! Air Adric, Sir Kentis, and Prince Hydron all rush to the castle window overlooking the city only to see something truly unbelievable. Hundreds of townspeople are angrily ramming the castle gates with a battering ram! All of the citizens seem to be wearing armor that is similar to that of the prisoner they have just apprehended. The prince turns around and grabs the prisoner by the collar as he holds him up high.]

Prince Hydron: What is the meaning of this?

[The prisoner smirks as he looks at the floor and slowly begins to laugh. Hydron holds him with more intensity but not before the prisoner looks up at him to reveal that both his eyes are glowing purple.]

Prisoner: You may not know this, my king… But your kingdom lies in ruins.
Prince Hydron: Explain yourself at once.

[The prisoner suddenly unleashes a powerful shockwave that sends the prince flying back against the pedestal. The other guards watch as the armor starts to cover his body once again. In his place they see a powerful purple-armored knight bearing the design of a fearsome dragon. He stands erect as Sir Adric and Sir Kentis immediately surround the prince as they draw out their Royale Drivers.]

Prince Hydron: So… you too?
Sir Adric: My king, your father trusted us with the task of protecting you.
Sir Kentis: The least we can do is fight to defend you now!
Prince Hydro: I understand…
Sir Kentis: Locke! Guide the king out of the castle! Make sure he is safely guarded!

[Suddenly, a tall man wearing a robe materializes beside the prince as he grabs him by the arm and starts to drag him towards the exit.]

Locke: Follow me, my king.

[The prince suddenly stops in order to gaze one last time at Sir Adric and Sir Kentis.]

Sir Adric: Henshin!
Sir Kentis: Henshin!

[They both insert their respective Caste Figures into the top of their Royale Drivers as circles of light suddenly open up above their heads, one red and the other green. They lock down their Caste Figures as they hit the center shield on the driver as it begins to speak.]

Royale Driver: GUARDIAN OF HYRULE! STRENGTH OF THE BULL!
Royale Driver: GUARDIAN OF TRASTORN! SKILL OF THE UNICORN!

[Immediately circles of light open up above their heads as red and green armor descends upon their bodies as it latches onto them with the designs of a humanoid bull and a humanoid unicorn. Sir Adric draws out his Caste Ax, while Sir Kentis draws out his Caste Mace. They both face up against Sir Percival.]

Sir Adric: Why are you targeting this kingdom?
Sir Kentis: Who are you?
Sir Percival: Kingdoms rise… kingdoms fall… A kingdom with no king, is as good as gone.

[Sir Kentis and Sir Adric look at each other in astonishment.]

Both: Locke!

[They both immediately try to race towards the hidden corridor but Sir Percival breathes a powerful dragon breath flame that strikes them both in the back. Sir Adric and Sir Kentis lift their weapons as they charge Sir Percival as he draws out a long broadsword.]

Sir Kentis: That sword… it can’t be!
Sir Adric: Then you are…!
Sir Percival: Yes… Yes I am.

[Sir Percival slashes at them both as the scene switches to the hidden corridor where Locke is taking Prince Hydron through a complex maze of dark passageways. They eventually reach a dark clearing some few miles beneath the castle grounds. Locke releases Hydron as they both stand in the darkness.]

Prince Hydron: Locke, are you sure we are safe?
Locke: Oh, I’m safe, my king. But you, unfortunately, aren’t.
Prince Hydron: What?

[Locke suddenly turns to face Hydron as his form bursts into flames as he reveals a terrifying draconian-like humanoid form! A deep dark purple in color, smoke rising from the corners of his dragon-like mouth. Hydron faces him as Locke begins to explain.]

Locke: You see, my king. The kingdom hasn’t been the same since your father vanished. No one has been able to structure themselves, the Moorlands are in disarray, and most of all, the king in power is only a mere child…
Prince Hydron: So, you’ve dignified yourself with this resolution?
Locke: I wish times were different, my king… But for the sake of both our kingdoms… you have to die!

[Locke lunges at Hydron as he rolls and dodges his attack as Locke flies around at him once again. Hydron draws out his Royale Driver but Locke crashes into him as he sends them both crashing through the lair walls. Eventually they land outside in the twisted Moorlands, where they are far away from the castle grounds. Hydron stands firm as he once again picks up his Royale Driver from the ground.]

Locke: Ah… I see the mark of the king your father left for you still has a purpose…
Prince Hydron: You may oppose my rule… you may attack me as you wish… but one thing still stands true… I am the King of this Kingdom!
Locke: Ah, my king… you still have much to learn…

[Suddenly, an explosion is heard in the direction towards the castle as Hydron looks and notices that the townspeople have stormed the castle! Hydron looks at Locke with anger in his eyes.]

Prince Hydron: Locke… just what have you done?!
Locke: I made a deal with the devil…

[Hydron draws out his Caste Figure as he locks it into the top of his Royale Driver as it begins to speak.]

Royale Driver: CASTE ROYALE!
Prince Hydron: I can’t afford to lose here… or to you!
Prince Hydron: Henshin!
Royale Driver: THE DESTINY YOU CREATE! YOUR ROYALTY IS FATE!

[A circle of light opens up above Hydron as armor descends from it onto his body. Two swords extend from the driver portal as he catches them both and attaches them to his back shield. A red cape flows from behind him as long purple cloth attached to the ends of each sword hang from behind as well. His helmet encapsulates his head as he stands before the draconian Locke, who was once his trusted advisor.]

Royale: Locke… for the Kingdom of Esmeralda… you shall obey your king.
Locke: This is no longer my kingdom… and you are no longer my king!

[Locke charges at him as Royale charges back as the scene switches back to the castle where Sir Kentis and Sir Adric are fighting off Sir Percival. Suddenly, the throne room doors burst open as an army of possessed townspeople storm the throne room! They gather behind Percival and surround Sir Adric and Sir Kentis as the two guardians face a massive army of their own people!]

Sir Adric: What is the meaning of this?!
Sir Kentis: You plan to have us attack our own people?!
Sir Percival: Hypnosis is a powerful form of the Eternity…
Sir Adric: The Eternity… impossible!

[The crowd swarms over Sir Adric and Sir Kentis. They are unable to fight against their own people. Sir Adric and Sir Kentis both cancel their transformations as the hypnotized people capture them and hold them both before Sir Percival. Sir Percival crouches down and stares at them through his helmet.]

Sir Percival: The Kingdom of Esmeralda has fallen… Take them to The Fortress.

[The hypnotized people drag Sir Adric and Sir Kentis out of the throne room as they say their final words.]

Sir Adric: You may have won this battle, but you will never win the war!
Sir Kentis: Our king is stronger than you think him to be!

[Sir Percival walks up to the throne as he sits down upon it. His gaze rests across the Moorlands on the terrifying Haize Fortress.]

[The kingdom lies in flames as Royale clashes with Locke in the midst of the Moorlands. The rain and mud circle around them as the winds continue to pick up. Royale locks swords with Locke just as he notices the hypnotized townspeople capturing the guards and taking them towards Haize Fortress! Amongst the captured, he sees Sir Adric and Sir Kentis.]

Royale: Sir Adric! Sir Kentis!
Sir Adric: My king! Whatever happens to us, we will always believe in you!
Sir Kentis: Don’t worry about the kingdom! For as long as you are still alive, it shall never fall!
Royale: Adric… Kentis…
Locke: It’s time for you to go, Royale...!
Royale: I’m not going anywhere!
Sir Percival: Oh, but I’m afraid you are…

[Royale turns around to see Sir Percival walking towards them. Royale uses his Spirit Hold to wrap up Locke and hurl him away as he turns to face Sir Percival. Sir Percival holds up his arm as the storm clouds rage stronger and the winds continue to pick up. Suddenly, a dark portal opens up in the sky above them as the winds funnel downwards and start to rip everything up from the ground! Royale’s feet are swept up from the ground but he drives his Caste Sabers deep into the ground to keep him from flying towards it. Sir Percival stands from afar watching the very ground around him be dragged into the portal in the sky above him.]

Sir Percival: There are others who are awaiting your arrival…
Royale: This kingdom… will never fall to you…
Sir Percival: Hm?
Royale: You may get rid of me, but I will never die…
Sir Percival: We shall see…
Royale: Long live the king!
Everyone: Long live the king!

[Royale draws out his Caste Sabers as he soars into the dark portal above him. The dark sky closes behind him as he is locked out of his own kingdom. Royale is sent tumbling through a long mystical vortex. As he crosses through it he sees images from his past, present, and his future. The light at the end of the vortex suddenly encompasses his vision as he his hurled out of the sky into an unfamiliar realm.]

[From afar, there are individuals who are watching the sky open up above them and witness Royale descending from the sky. A man wearing a suit puts the binoculars back in a case marked “Castle Corporation”. He lifts the case as he walks down towards several armored cars beneath the side of the mountain as they start to make their way towards Royale’s location.]

[Royale crashes in the middle of a quarry. He slowly struggles to get up as he comes to realize his surroundings. He cancels his transformation as a young woman who was talking pictures nearby suddenly approaches him.]

Arisa: Woah, who are you? Where did you come from? What is that on your waist?
Prince Hydron: Excuse me… where am I?

[The armored cars are slowly turning around the side of the quarry as the young woman quickly grabs him by the arm and pulls him into the forest where they can’t be seen.]

Arisa: Right now, we’re in a whole lot of trouble. Look there.

[They both look down at the quarry as they notice an excavation taking place. In the center of the excavation, several relics are being unearthed and analyzed.]

Prince Hydron: I’m sorry, but I must ask who are you?
Arisa: Oh, I’m Arisa. Investigative journalist. But I’m gonna need you to stick around me for a while, okay?
Prince Hydron: And why is that?
Arisa: Well, this is a secret excavation site for Castle Corporation. An excavation which they have not gotten official recognition from the city to undertake. Whatever it is they’re looking for is really big, and I have a feeling they know something about you too.
Prince Hydron: I’m sorry, but if they know about me then they might help me get back home.
Arisa: No! Don’t go down there! It’s too dangerous!

[Prince Hydron starts walking down towards the direction of the quarry just as he stands in the center of it, several armored cars start to circulate and surround him. They all park around him as men in suits exit the cars and aim guns at Prince Hydron. Prince Hydron is confused as exiting the center vehicle is a large man wearing a suit and carrying a case. He makes his way up to Prince Hydron as he sets the case down before him.]

Man: Prince Hydron, your highness.
Prince Hydron: You know who I am?
Man: Of course, we here at Castle Corporation have come to assure that you are given the most proper treatment during your arrival.
Prince Hydron: Arrival? You were expecting me?
Man: Aren’t we all expecting great men to lead us into the future?
Prince Hydron: Why have your men drawn your weapons if you say you come in peace?
Man: In case negotiations break down, you never know.
Prince Hydron: You’re saying you’re giving me no choice, then?
Man: Unfortunately, no.

[The men hold their guns higher up as they focus on Prince Royale as he looks at his surroundings carefully as his foot slowly shifts position.]

Man: For your own good, you have to come with us, your highness.
Prince Royale: And what if I refuse?
Man: Oh, you don’t want to refuse…

[Prince Hydron immediately kicks the case against the man’s head as he stumbles back. The men open fire on Prince Hydron, but a shield suddenly appears before him blocking all the gunshots. Prince Royale rushes towards the man with a hand on his Royale Driver as he starts to fight him. As the men continue to shoot at him the shield shifts positions around him blocking every shot. Prince Hydron grabs the man and slams him into the armored car behind him. The man glares at him as his body suddenly starts to become covered in armor! The shock wave from the armor sends Prince Hydron flying back and rolling on the ground! Prince Hydron rises to see the armored knight standing before him.]

Prince Hydron: So you have abilities from the Haize as well?
Giant: I’ve been sent to crush you, Royale!
Prince Hydron: You can try, but you will fail.

[Prince Hydron inserts his Caste Figure on his Royale Driver as it begins to speak.]

Royale Driver: CASTE ROYALE!
Prince Hydron: Henshin!

[Prince Hydron turns around as he selects the center shield portal on his driver as it opens up.]

Royale Driver: THE DESTINY YOU CREATE! YOUR ROYALTY IS FATE!

[A circle of light appears above Prince Hydron as the armor descends from above and onto his body transforming him into Kamen Rider Royale!]

Royale: Now… you will obey your king!
Giant: Never!

[Giant charges at Royale covered in lightning as he swings a giant club at him. Royale dodges the club as his Spirit Hold wraps around a nearby tree and slingshots Royale back and at Giant again striking him with a kick in the chest sending him flying back against an armored car, crushing it. Giant rises again and swings his club at the ground as Royale is busy fending off his guards, slashing at them one after another with his Caste Sabers. The ground starts to tremble as it cracks open beneath their feet! Royale quickly latches onto a nearby cliff and makes his escape from the crack in the ground as several of the guards fall inside it. Royale latches his Caste Sabers just as he pushes down on the Caste Figure in his Royale Driver as it begins to speak once again.]

Royale Driver: ROYALE! ARCH ADVENT!

[Suddenly, both his Spirit Holds stretch out and bind Giant’s arms and extend them towards either side as a clock image appears counting down beneath his feet. The clock reaches 12 as Royale is about to leap in the air when suddenly one of the guards grabs Arisa and throws her in front of Giant! Giant grabs her and holds her up to his chest before Royale as Royale stops and hesitates for a moment.]

Giant: Well well… what shall it be? Me? Or the fair maiden?

[Royale looks down at the ground for a moment, then he glances back at Arisa and Giant. Arisa is petrified with fear as Royale slowly reaches for his Royale Driver once again.]

Royale: Hold on…

[Royale pushes the shield symbol on his Royale Driver as it begins to speak once again.]

Royale Driver: ROYALE! ARCH ADVENT!

[Royale jumps up into the air as the Spirit Hold attached to Giant’s arms catapult him at an incredible speed towards Giant and Arisa! His Rider Kick is just inches away from their faces!]

[Just what will become of Giant and Arisa? What will happen to the kingdom? How will Royale find his way home again? Find out next time, on Kamen Rider Royale!]

NEXT TIME ON KAMEN RIDER ROYALE:

???: Welcome to the Relic Tavern!
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Prince Hydron: Pietro?!
Pietro: Master Hydron!
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Prince Hydron: It is very important that no one knows my true identity…
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Lance: Hydron, I presume? You’re under arrest.
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Prince Hydron: If I don’t go, your people will die!
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TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 2- The Mysterious Kingdom

by SpecialForm12, Dec 19, 2017, 8:52:15 PM
Journals / Personal
[Destiny has changed forever. The kingdom he has left behind is at a threat of falling to the enemy. The new realm he finds himself in is unfamiliar to him. New enemies targeting him leave him in a precarious situation. Just what will become of our ruler in this episode?!]

Royale Driver: ROYALE! ARCH ADVENT!
Royale: Hold on…
Arisa: I don’t like this at all!

[As the Rider Kick nears both of their faces, Royale’s boot phases right through Arisa’s face and connects with Giant’s! Giant is thrown backwards against a cliff face as Arisa stumbles to the ground while Royale skids to a stop planting his boot firmly on the ground. He looks up as a shattered Haize Figure lies on the ground before his feet. Arisa sumbles up again as she tries to recollect herself.]

Arisa: Okay… What… was that?!
Royale: Apologies…

[Royale bends down to pick up the fragments of the Haize Figure.]

Royale: Had I have warned you of the range of my abilities I would have also made the enemy aware of my capabilities. Besides, your reaction was what made it all believable. You have my gratitude.
Arisa: But… your FOOT, just went through my FACE! Explain that to me, please!

[Royale looks up as the man who was transfigured into Giant collapses onto the ground. He is dead. Royale walks over to his body just as he hears police sirens in the distance. He looks up as Arisa motions to him.]

Arisa: Oh no, this isn’t good. We have to get out of here! Come on!
Royale: He’s dead…
Arisa: Uh yeah, that’s why we gotta get out of here! Let’s go!
Royale: No, it doesn’t make sense… A Haize Figure is merely supposed to convert your desires into energy but this… seems different… Almost as if, it drains you of your life energy.

[The police cruisers start to wind their way up the mountain closer and closer to their location as Arisa grabs his arm and starts to pull him away from the body.]

Arisa: You can drool over the man’s corpse later, but I don’t want to be framed for murder, so let’s go!

[Royale dashes off with Arisa into the forest leaving the man’s body behind. The police cruisers arrive and encircle the man’s dead body lying on the ground. They all stop as one of the main police cruisers opens up and out steps the commander himself.]

Police Officer: Commander Lance. What do you make of this, sir?

[Lance looks around the scene of the crime that lies before him. The removes his sunglasses as he kneels down next to the body. He examines it carefully and notices a small fragment left behind by a Haize Figure lying on the ground.]

Lance: Officer, forceps please.
Officer: Yes, sir!

[The officer hand him the forceps and a bag of evidence as he lifts the fragment carefully to the sky. He examines it closely before he places it into the evidence bag and closes it. He hands it over to the officer as he makes his way back to his police cruiser.]

Lance: Have a cleaning crew come by to retrieve the body and record the time of death. Take the evidence to the evidence lab and have that fragment analyzed.
Officer: And what about you, sir?
Lance: There is somewhere I must be.

[He zooms off in his police cruiser rushing down the mountainside as the officers remain behind to examine the scene of the crime.]

[Meanwhile, Royale and Arisa have managed to escape from the forest as Hydron cancels his transformation. Arisa motions towards him as they make their way through a back alleyway towards a tavern-looking place on the outskirts of the city.]

Hydron: Where might you be taking me?
Arisa: To a safe place. Right now we can’t be seen.

[Arisa opens the back door to the tavern and pushes Hydron inside. The door closes behind them as they make their way through a dark hallway towards a room at the center of the tavern. The hallway feels a lot longer than it looks and it is lined with candlelit paintings of different people. They enter into a large room covered in tables and silverware and an overarching chandelier that illuminates the center of the tavern. Hydron looks around in awe at his surroundings and can’t help but feel a familiar feeling.]

Hydron: This place… I remember this place from long ago… but, where?

[Suddenly a voice echoes from all around the room.]

???: Ah, Arisa! You have returned! Good work!
Hydron: Who’s there?!
Arisa: Pietro, come on out so that we can see you.

[The space before them starts to shiver just as sparks appear before them and a man wearing a butler’s uniform and carrying an old book appear before them. He is carrying a candlestick in the other hand as he slowly turns around to face the others. He suddenly stops dead in his tracks when his eyes rest upon Hydron.]

Pietro: My… my prince?!
Hydron: Pietro?!
Pietro: How long has it been? 20 years?!
Hydron: Far too long…

[They both hug each other as Pietro lets go of the candlestick and the old book as all of a sudden they float in the air beside them! Hydron lets go of Pietro to notice this.]

Hydron: You’ve been practicing?
Pietro: I have, surely. But under some of the most precarious situations I fear.
Arisa: Hm Hmmm... !

[They both turn to look over at Arisa.]

Arisa: So, you two know each other?
Pietro: Yes, I was the prince’s butler and I have served him and his family for several years.
Hydron: Arisa, you know about all of this?
Arisa: Well, I’ll be honest that it did freak me out at first. There’s still a whole lot I don’t know about you guys.
Pietro: Arisa is a reporter investigating Castle Corporation. Somehow her search led her here and she kept insisting there was a connection of some sort. She was persistent, so I had to let her in.
Hydron: Castle Corporation?
Arisa: We think that they’re the guys who were targeting you back then. I followed them up the mountainside only I didn’t know what for.
Pietro: We feared that they were trying to attempt something less than lawful.
Hydron: I don’t understand… Pietro where am I? What is going on here?
Pietro: Sit down, it’s a long story…

[Suddenly, they hear a knock on the tavern door. The knock repeats itself frequently and is strong and authoritative. Pietro motions towards Arisa who nods and takes her leave. Pietro turns towards Hydron and tells him to stay here.]

Pietro: It seems we have visitors. Stay here, I’ll be right back.

[Pietro turns as he vanishes into the space once again. Arisa turns and gazes into a picture frame hanging on the wall. Through it they can see the police standing at their door. Pietro answers the door as the space behind him turns into an elegant restaurant.]

Pietro: Ah, hello officers. And Commander Lance! What are you doing here?
Lance: Pietro, you know why I’m here.
Pietro: No, not really sure this time…
Lance: We have reason to believe that your reporter, Arisa was present at the scene of a murder involving a Castle Corporation agent and we would like her to provide testimony.
Pietro: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that commander, but I’m afraid I haven’t seen Arisa all day today. As you can see the restaurant is very busy today, and so if that’s all you need then I guess I’ll be on my way…

[Lance sticks his boot in the doorway as he tries to close it as Lance looks directly into Pietro’s eyes.]

Lance: Where is he?
Pietro: He?
Lance: You know who I mean. Where is the knight?
Pietro: Knight? I’m sorry commander, but you must have me confused for someone else. There are no knights here. Only food and waiters and chefs, I’m afraid.
Lance: I see how it is, Pietro. I’ll play your game for now. It will only be a matter of time before I find him.

[Lance moves away from the doorway as he motions to his officers to join him towards his cruiser. Pietro quickly motions towards Commander Lance before he leaves.]

Pietro: But uh, just out of curiosity, why are you looking for a knight, commander?
Lance: We have reason to believe that he has more to do with Castle Corporation than you think.

[Lance gets in his cruiser once again and drives away from the tavern. Pietro closes the door behind him and heaves a sigh of relief as the restaurant image vanishes and Hydron and Arisa come up to him.]

Arisa: Well, what did they want?
Pietro: They want you. The both of you.
Arisa: Oh man, this is bad. Do you think they know?
Pietro: I’m not sure, but since Commander Lance is in charge, it’s likely he does.
Hydron: Commander Lance?
Pietro: The commander of the city’s police force. He has a very keen eye for anything suspicious. This isn’t the first time that we have crossed paths with him.
Arisa: Sorry, that’s mostly my fault.
Pietro: It’s fine. He knows that as long as he doesn’t have a warrant he can’t just come in here.
Hydron: So, I don’t understand. What of the kingdom? What of Esmeralda?!

[Pietro slowly grows silent as he motions towards a globe located at the far end of the room.]

Pietro: That is a globe of Esmeralda. It is designed to be an “eye in the sky” for anything that happens within the kingdom, but…
Hydron: But what?
Pietro: Ever since you arrived here, the globe has refused to show us the kingdom.
Hydron: I don’t understand this at all…

[Hydron suddenly grabs Pietro by the jacket in anger as he pulls him towards him.]

Hydron: How am I supposed to know what became of the city? Of the people?! What good is a ruler if he is unable to even look over his people, much less ensure their safety?!
Pietro: My prince… I know you’re upset… but believe me when I say it… we are trying as hard as we can to find out exactly what happened to Esmeralda. But for now, you know what has been happening there, and we know what has been happening here, so let’s all settle down.

[Hydron relaxes his grip and lets go of Pietro. Pietro recovers himself, and straightens his uniform once again. He turns around and faces the two of them.]

Pietro: Obviously, something isn’t right here. It shouldn’t be coincidental that we have Castle Corporation, the police force, and the prince of Esmeralda all together in the same place at the same time. Something deeper must be at play here…
Arisa: Well, I can tell you that Castle Corporation definitely knows what those Figures are. And better yet, they know how to get people to use them.

[Arisa points towards the fragments that Hydron managed to collect before they left the site. Hydron reaches over and picks up a fragment to examine closely. Pietro also looks at it.]

Hydron: The Figures aren’t supposed to drain the life energy of the user but this one did. The longer a holder is exposed to the influence of one of these Figures, the more likely they are to die from it.
Arisa: So that explains the murder!
Pietro: But, this is a Haize Figure, is it not? Let me take a closer look…

[Pietro waves his hands in a circular motion as he elevates the fragments in the air. He encapsulates them within a sphere of mystical energy as a dark smoke starts to rise from the fragments, confirming their suspicions.]

Pietro: Without a doubt this is a Haize Figure.
Hydron: But why is the most powerful weapon of Esmeralda here, in the hands of mere humans? No offense…
Arisa: None taken.
Pietro: There must be something happening with…

[Suddenly the picture frame image starts to shift around once again revealing yet another creature rampaging in the city! Hydron turns and looks at the creature and notices he has a different style than before. He turns around and grabs his Driver and Caste Figures as he makes his way towards the doorway, but Pietro stops him with his magic.]

Pietro: I’m sorry, my prince, but I cannot allow you to leave.
Hydron: And why not?
Pietro: You will be walking directly into Commander Lance’s trap. The moment he sees a sighting of you in the city he will come after you.
Hydron: But if I do not leave now, hundreds of people will die because of that creature.
Pietro: Your decisions are noble, but they are not the decisions of a wise man.
Hydron: You’re right... They are the decisions of a king!

[Hydron exits and dashes towards the location of the creature. Pietro looks at Arisa with a worried look as their gaze shifts towards the image in the picture frame.]

[Hydron starts to run towards the location of the Haize as he begins to transform.]

Royale Driver: CASTE ROYALE!
Hydron: Henshin!
Royale Driver: THE DESTINY YOU CREATE! YOUR ROYALTY IS FATE!

[The armor encapsulates Hydron’s body transforming him into Kamen Rider Royale! He dashes his way towards the plaza where a terrifying Haize is terrorizing the city. Royale arrives and confronts him directly extending his Spirit Hold that wraps the creature’s hands in his grasp.]

Royale: Resist the temptation to destroy! Your body is already weak! If you continue down this path, you will die!
Gryphon: Silence!

[Gryphon tries to blast him with a powerful stream of fire from his mouth as Royale quickly dodges to the side. Still holding on to him with his Spirit Hold, he elevates him into the sky, just as Gryphon extends two giant wings and charges at Royale! Royale quickly draws out his Caste Caliburs to defend himself but Gryphon crashes into his chest and knocks him back releasing him from the grip of the Spirit Hold. Royale grabs one of his Caliburs and throws it at one of his wings as it hits and he starts to descend from the sky. As Royale approaches him yet again, the police suddenly arrive on the scene.]

Officers: Knight! You have the right to remain silent! Stand down immediately!
Royale: Come on, can you not see I am vanquishing the vile creature?!
Officers: This is your last warning!
Royale: Whatever…

[Royale charges towards the fallen Gryphon as he jumps into the sky ready to finish him. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an electro-brace shoots out and latches onto his arms and shocks him into submission! Gryphon spreads his wings once again and escapes as Royale lies on the ground unable to move. He looks up as his eyes meet that of Commander Lance.]

Lance: Pleased to make your acquaintance, knight…

[Royale faints.]

[Royale wakes up in an interrogation room. His hands are chained to the table in front of him. He looks up only to see Commander Lance facing him. Royale struggles to break free of the shackles but he cannot break free from them.]

Royale: What is this?
Lance: This, is an interrogation. Right now, no one outside of this room can hear our conversation. This is how I like to work best.
Royale: Who are you?
Lance. I am Commander Lance, of the United Police Force.
Royale: No, I mean who are you really?
Lance: I’m afraid I don’t understand the question.
Royale: These shackles… they’re made of centronium plating. The only metal strong enough to resist 9th kingdom armor. This metal is only found on the kingdom of Eridrios. So I ask again… who are you?
Lance: You are very keen, aren’t you? Fine. I will answer your question. My name is Commander Lance of the United Police Force and I know exactly who you are and where you come from. You are responsible for the murder of a Castle Corporation agent.
Royale: Is that all?
Lance: What?
Royale: Why don’t you tell me what you really want from me?
Lance: Our objectives are beyond your understanding.
Royale: Our? So there are more like you, aren’t there?
Lance: You are as perceptive as the prophecy foretold.
Royale: How much longer is this going to take?
Lance: Excuse me?
Royale: Eventually, you will release me.
Lance: Oh, and what makes you think that?
Royale: Because you have kept up this image of being a police officer for long enough for you to hold at least a sliver of dignity for your position to ensure the safety of the people of this city. At the moment. There is a rampaging creature with the destructive capability of 15 tanks and you are arresting the one person alive who can stop it.
Lance: Our police force can handle the threat. This is not beyond their capability.
Royale: Perhaps. But you would still be risking the death of the man within the armor.
Lance: …
Royale: We may not get along with one another, but right now you need me. And the longer you keep me here, the more time goes by where you are not in the public eye acting as the savior of this city’s people. If you truly do hold a sense of justice in your heart, then you will release me.

[Lance paces around Royale and rests his hand on his shoulder. It sends a cold shudder down the back of Hydron’s spine.]

Lance: I may not know who is the man behind the armor, but someday I will. And when that time comes, we will come after you.
Royale: If this is your attempt at being intimidating, you are failing miserably.
Lance: I will release you, but it won’t be long before we meet again.

[Lance unshackles Royale as he stares into his armor. Royale makes his way towards the exit of the facility.]

Royale: I may no longer have my kingdom… but I am still a king…

[Royale exits as he makes his way towards the city. He follows the path of destruction as he heads towards the center of the city. He can see the Gryphon flying high in the sky searing the buildings with deadly flames. The police force desperate tries to shoot it out of the sky, but to no avail. Royale pushes down on his Royale Driver as it begins to speak.]

Royale Driver: ROYALE!

[The Caste Figure at the top of his Driver starts to spin around as a giant clock shadow appears beneath his feet. He extends his SpiritHold towards the Gryphon as it latches onto both of his wings. He pushes down on the Caste Figure once again as it completes its cycle around the Driver.]

Royale Driver: ROYALE! ARCH ADVENT!

[Royale jumps into the air as the Spirit Hold slingshots him at extreme speed towards the Gryphon he has trapped in the sky! As he nears the Haize creature a shield clasps around it isolating the Haize Figure within it. Royale extends his foot and shatters the shield defeating the creature as his armor explodes in the sky behind him. Royale quickly extends his Spirit Hold to catch the falling body of the man who was consumed by the armor. He is shocked to see that it was one of Lance’s own officers!]

Royale: Impossible…
Officer: I… he… isn’t… the…
Royale: Rest, young man. You are going to make it.
Officer: It’s… Lance… he’s…

[All of a sudden, a fang shoots out from behind the man’s body and cleaves through his chest! Dark energy rises from the fang as the officer gives his last words before he collapses onto the ground.]

Officer: Long… live… the king…

[Royale suddenly looks up only to see a fearsome warrior covered in dark purple armor. It bears the stylings of a dragon as the eyes within the helmet glow a deep red. Royale draws his Caste Caliburs and points them towards the warrior as he readies his stance. The dark warrior draws his sword and aims it at his body without saying a word.]

Royale: Who are you?
???: …
Royale: What do you want from me?!

[Just who is this mysterious dark draconian warrior? What relation does he have to Royale and his past? Who really is Commander Lance? All this and so much more, when Kamen rider Royale returns!]

NEXT TIME ON KAMEN RIDER ROYALE:

Royale: Who are you? What do you want from me?!
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Pietro: The longer his armor remains apart from the kingdom, the less it can protect him from the effects of the Haize Figures…
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Lance: My king, what would you like me to do?
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???: You have lost everything…
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Royale: I don’t care what it makes me, as long as I crush that armor you’re hiding behind!
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TO BE CONTINUED…

## Episode 3- The Draconian Knight

by SpecialForm12, Oct 10, 2018, 5:51:58 PM
Journals / Personal
[The mysterious purple warrior has just taken the life of one of Lance’s own police officers! The fearsome creature now stands before Royale surrounded by a cloud of mist. Royale slowly rises to his feet and readies his swords to confront him. He points his sword towards the distant figure.]

Royale: Who are you?
???: …
Royale: What do you want from me?

[The figure slowly starts to creep towards Royale. As he makes his way out from the mist surrounding him, deep purple metal boots can be seen trudging across the ground. As he comes closer, his armor appears to be more and more draconian in design. As the mist clears the armor is seen in all its splendor. The warrior’s helmet is shaped like a dragon’s head and conceals the identity of the warrior behind it. Royale readies his stance as the warrior points his sword at him.]

???: Be warned, warrior of another realm… The path you lead is ridden with dangers… If you continue down your current path, then trust no one…
Royale: Fair enough… I’ll start with you!

[Royale charges at the warrior as he swings his swords at his opponent. The warrior backs into the mist as he quickly and easily dodges his slashes. Royale uses his Spirithold to wrap his arms to keep them in place as he suddenly spins around and swings his swords towards the warrior’s head! The warrior’s dragon-like eyes quickly flash purple at Royale as Royale’s swords suddenly stop in midair! Royale is unable to move as his eyes are slowly consumed by the warriors mysterious ability.]

???: You have lost everything…
Royale: What… are you doing… to me?
???: Don’t search for us any longer…
Royale: ...Us?

[The warrior’s eyes flash once again as Royale is suddenly sent flying back against a nearby building. Royale holds his head in pain and confusion as he slowly tries to focus on his enemy once again. Despite his best attempts, he is gone.]

Royale: Darn… so close…

[Royale rises to his feet as he cancels his transformation. Suddenly, a shockwave courses up Hydron’s body as he collapses onto the ground.]

[Hydron slowly opens his eyes as he sees Arisa and Pietro standing over him. Hydron quickly rises to his feet.]

Hydron: The warrior…! Ah!

[Hydron falls back down on the couch, still hurt from his previous battle. He slowly gazes up at both of them.]

Arisa: You’re too hurt, there’s no telling when you’re gonna get any better. So you might as well just rest right now.
Hydron: What… happened to me…?
Pietro: It’s your armor, my prince…
Hydron: My armor...?
Pietro: I’m afraid that your armor has remained apart from Esmeralda for far too long.
Hydron: I don’t understand…
Pietro: To put it simply, your armor was forged in Esmeralda. In doing so, your armor was embedded with the very metals that made your armor resistant to the influence of the Haize. Because your armor has not returned to the motherland, the ability of your armor to repel the influence of the Haize is growing weaker.
Hydron: Leaving me susceptible to their attacks… of course…
Arisa: What do you mean, exactly?
Hydron: Earlier, during the fight, the enemy overwhelmed me with a strong mental attack… I… I should have seen it coming…
Arisa: An enemy? What was he like? Did you beat him?
Hydron: No… but I did find out something… there’s more of them out there…
Arisa: More of them?! What are they even doing here?
Hydron: I don’t know, but what I do know is that they don’t want me searching for them.
Arisa: Well they sure seem to have an easy way of finding you.
Hydron: I know, that’s what I’m counting on…

[Hydron attempts to get up once again but stumbles a bit before being caught by Arisa and Pietro.]

Pietro: My liege, I suggest you regain your strength right now. Allow me to show you something interesting…

[Pietro leads Hydron and Arisa to the library where the bookshelf spins around to reveal the entrance to a hidden study. As soon as they enter the study, a gust of fresh air suddenly hits Hydron making him feel instantly reinvigorated.]

Pietro: Feeling better I see.
Hydron: What just was that?
Pietro: Well, I do tend to miss home sometimes, so my study acts as a vessel to have at the very least a piece of Esmeralda right here.
Hydron: So you’ve created a pocket dimension of Esmeralda? I see…

[Pietro sets Hydron down in an armchair while he gets up to talk to Arisa for a moment.]

Pietro: I want you to keep a close eye on him. Make sure he doesn’t leave this chamber.
Arisa: Why? Where are you going all of a sudden?
Pietro: I must speak to an old friend…

[Pietro then walks out of his chamber and leaves Arisa to attend to Hydron.]

[The scene switches to the dark interior of a tall building. The only thing illuminating the inside of the building is a light coming from the roof illuminating a round table in the center of the room. Above the individual chairs surrounding the table are giant screens. We notice a figure walking into the room and taking a seat at the table.]

Lance: I demand audience with the king!

[Just then, the screen above the chair illuminates as a figure surrounded by light enters the frame. The light is blinding, so it is impossible to see the man’s face. Lance immediately rises to his feet to look at the screen above him.]

Lance: My king!

[Lance genuflects before the giant screen.]

???: Rise, Lancelot…

[Lance rises to his feet once again as he starts to address the screen.]

Lance: My king, why was I not advised of the arrival of the fated one?
???: Who I decide to share my knowledge with does not concern you, Lancelot.
Lance: Then tell me how am I supposed to act as your second in command whilst being unable to know what it is that’s going on around here?!
???: Calm yourself, Lancelot. Your day has yet to come.
Lance: I wait day after day, and yet my day NEVER COMES! You promised me the Eternity! I have served you for the past two years now, so I deserve to know where it is!
???: Knowledge of the Eternity is beneath you, Lancelot. When the day comes, I shall call you to my side. Only then will the time be right. Until then, have faith in your own power.
Lance: You’re right my king, I… I don’t know what i was thinking… I apologize…
???: Know your place, Lancelot. You may have been blessed with the gift of knighthood, but you are not my superior.
Lance: What will you have me do, my king?
???: Continue to monitor the fated one’s presence. I fear that he may have come too close to our objectives.
Lance: And what of the girl?
???: Let Percival take care of her…
Lance: Percival…

[The draconian figure from before then emerges from the shadows and makes his way towards Lance. He stops standing right beside him as Lance smirks at him.]

Lance: You don’t trust me?
???: You should know by now, Lancelot, I don’t trust anyone…

[The scene switches back to the magic chamber where Hydron is slowly recovering his strength from the previous battle. Arisa is sitting beside him.]

Arisa: So, what exactly was that attack like?
Hydron: It felt like some sort of a mental attack, almost like some sort of hypnosis, or…
Arisa: What? What is it?
Hydron: Hypnosis… I remember this from before…!
Arisa: What are you talking about?

[Hydron gets up and starts to rack his head for a while.]

Hydron: Back in Esmeralda, the day the attack happened, Sir Adric and Sir Kentis brought be a prisoner who had a Haize Figure in his possession. Once he started talking, several of our hypnotized citizens stormed the castle by force, and I was forced to escape on my own.
Arisa: Oh wow… so could this mean that…?
Hydron: The prisoner that we captured in my world… is the same warrior who attacked me today.
Arisa: But… how? How can he travel between your world and ours?
Hydron: I don’t know… but I intend to find out.

[Hydron grabs his jacket off of the armchair as he heads for the door of the magic chamber as Arisa quickly tries to stop him.]

Arisa: Wait! Where do you think you’re going?
Hydron: They told me not to search for them anymore. So that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.
Arisa: What do you mean?
Hydron: If they don’t want me to come to them, then I’ll make them come to me.
Arisa: And how are you planning to bring them out?

[Hydron takes out his own Caste Figure from his pocket and holds it up.]

Hydron: Put it simply, we both use a form of the same power source. Haize Figures are naturally drawn towards Caste Figures. They can sense where they are, and react to them. All I have to do, is create a strong enough reaction.
Arisa: But what about that warrior you fought before? Even if you find him again, how are you going to avoid getting hit by his hypnosis attack again?

[Hydron turns around to look at the suit of armor standing in the corner of the chamber.]

Hydron: My armor should be reinvigorated already. The strength of the armor should now be able to resist his attacks.
Arisa: And if it can’t?
Hydron: If it can’t… then at least I know it’s coming.

[Hydron races out the front door of the tavern as Arisa watches him leave.]

Arisa: Man, he’s really brash isn’t he?

[Arisa reaches down and picks up her bag.]

Arisa: I might as well get some sort of story out of this…

[Arisa makes her way towards the exit of the tavern. As she leaves, a solitary figure watches her from afar.]

[The scene switches over to Hydron making his way towards the place where he previously encountered the mysterious warrior. Hydron then proceeds to take out his Caste Figure.]

Hydron: If this works… then I’ll be able to find whoever’s behind all this…

[Hydron then takes out his Royale Driver and sets his Caste Figure within it as the Driver Begins to speak.]

Royale Driver: CASTE ROYALE!
Hydron: Henshin!

[A circle of light appears above him as his suit of armor descends from the sky.]

Royale Driver: THE DESTINY YOU CREATE! YOUR ROYALTY IS FATE!

[Royale is now transformed as he grabs his two Caste Sabers as their Spirit Holds extend from behind as he locks them behind his back into place.]

Royale: Now… where are you…

[Royale draws his swords as he slowly paces around in a circle. He examines his surroundings carefully as slowly mist starts to creep around his feet. Royale looks down and notices the mist. Just then, the sky starts to get dark. A powerful haze begins to darken the sky as night appears to fall over the city. Royale looks up only to see the sun has been covered by the haze.]

Royale: So… you’ve decided to show up, have you?

[A shadowy figure walks towards Royale as his sword is drawn towards him.]

Percival: I told you not to search for us…
Royale: Yeah, well you also told me not to trust anyone either. So I didn’t hear anything you said.
Percival: You fool. You really don’t know what you’ve gotten yourself into, do you?
Royale: Neither do you!

[Royale charges at Percival as Percival dodges his attacks. Royale strikes at him once again, but Percival catches his sword in his grip. Percival twists his sword out of his hand and knocks him back hard. Royale falls to the ground but quickly reclaims his sword to block Percival’s attack. Percival lunges downwards upon Royale’s backhanded sword grip as Royale’s own Spirit Hold wrap around Percival’s sword and grip his arm tight. Royale then spins inwards and knocks the sword out of Percival’s hand and slashes at him. Percival stumbles back, but Royale sheaths his swords once again as he leaps into the air to deliver a finisher.]

Royale Driver: ROYALE! ARCH ADVENT!

[The Spirit Hold grabs two poles behind Percival as Royale slingshots his way at high speed at Percival’s chest. Just as he is about to reach his chest, Percival grabs his leg and holds him up in a chokehold position.]

Percival: You’re strong, I will give you that. But you’re also angry, and your mind is wandering!

[Percival tosses Royale to one side but as Royale scrambles to his feet again he turns around just to see Percival pointing his sword in his face.]

Percival: It wouldn’t be worth my time to kill you as you are now…
Royale: What’s that supposed to mean?
Percival: You’re blinded by your own anger towards me.
Royale: It’s only natural. You turned my own people against me!
Percival: Did I?

[Percival slashes across Royale’s body as he gets sent flying back rolling on the ground. Percival extends his hand as dark energy envelops Royale’s body as he is sent flying back towards Percival as he readies his sword once again.]

Percival: Midnight Moon Break!

[A crescent attack emanates from Percival’s blade as it collides into Royale’s body! Royale is knocked out of his transformation as he falls to the ground, injured from the attack. Percival walks over to Hydron’s fallen body and picks him up in his grasp.]

Percival: You honestly believe you have what it takes to be a king?

[Visible anger and frustration is written all over Hydron’s injured face as he desperately grasps at Percival’s dark armor.]

Please… you still have no idea what you’re getting yourself into…

[Percival releases Hydron from his grasp as he collapses on the ground as Percival turns around and walks off into the shadows sheathing his sword back into its sheath.]

[Hydron clenches his hand into a fist as he shakes in frustration and anger. Hydron screams in anger as he punches the ground beneath him as he lies there for the first time… defeated.]

NEXT TIME ON KAMEN RIDER ROYALE:

Hydron: There was nothing I could do… I was… defenseless…
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Lance: I know what you’ve been up to, Percival… You just better hope our king never finds out. For your sake…
Percival: …
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Arisa: They’re called Castle Corporation, they’re a real-estate multi-corporation that started showing up here six months ago.
Hydron: And when was the first sighting of these creatures recorded?
Arisa: As far as we know… six months ago too.
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Pietro: Hello, old friend…
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TO BE CONTINUED…