The Life Of A Time Mage 20 Reason To Protect, Save And Continue

"There is a reason behind this madness. The same reason on why you are able to sacrifice your mind to save people that you've just met. We tried to fight for peace, but that itself was contradictory. The very meaning of peace means no conflict, but that was impossible to get by. It was inevitable, there was no way we could bring peace without using methods of violence. In order for stars to shine, it needs the darkest of nights. Nothing can bring back those who we've lost, back. But we have to keep moving on. We are fighting to protect. Because we've left so many loved ones behind. We can't change the past, we tried doing that. But by doing so, we saved one but lost another. And some ask why bother to protect? We lost almost everyone, so why try to protect others when they are going to die anyway? Did they really think, after years of having loved ones die before our very eyes, enough for us to give up hope? To run away? Don't make us laugh, its the only reason why we are making a stand now! It's the backbone of why we choose to protect. And it was the very same reason why the Pentacle Arks were born. Because if we don't, who will? If we did not move on, who is going to protect the remaining ones alive? The ones gone have sacrificed themselves to help us all, and by running away, we would be making them very displeased. We fight to protect so that no one would have to go through the pain that we've experienced. No one would have to see their loved ones die.

And we stand strong, for them to have hope. To keep moving forward. To know that among the clouds and debris, there is still hope. We will keep fighting, gladly putting our lives on the line, just like the fallen ones did. We fight to protect, always have been and always will. That's what it takes to be a leader, a soldier. That's our reason, so what is yours?"

Nova thought long and hard. What reason did she have to put her mind on the line for the few strangers that she'd just met? The more time she used to ponder about the reason, the slimmer the chances to defeat the Corrupted and Poisoned Pond. The Trio had already done their best to gain the upper hand but now they were starting to lose ground within the battle.

"Poison Of The Ivy. Power Of The Sword. I gather thee, Twin-Tail Ivy Blade!" called out Old Man Pond, turning one of Z's Kunais into a long sword, encased with putrid green smoke. The hilt was made out of the Poisoned Pond's pets' tails, curling, and twisting its owner's hands.

"That's some nasty weapon you've got there, Poisoned Pond," commented Baldwin, blocking the oncoming slash from the enemy.

"Humans were the ones who took your family away, yet you'd still side with them. Enlighten me," asked Old Man Pond. Gillian appeared from behind, a.s.suming to kick the Commander in the neck. Old Man Pond wasn't pleased as he ducked away from such a childish attack.

"Not like you, Gillian, to resort to such cheap tricks. So tell me, the Mighty Trio. Why is that you continue to protect humans? What is your reason for opposing your own kind to save a species that had murdered millions of your own?" Old Man Pond dashed towards Baldwin, successfully breaking the Angry Man's arm as he held it up for defense.

"Tell me!" bellowed the enraged Commander. In a fit of rage, he gripped Baldwin's broken arm and tossed the Dark Mage away. As Baldwin slammed against with unG.o.dly force, his entire body convulsed. Baldwin wiped away the blood that had spewed out from his mouth and continued his a.s.sault towards the Commander. He let out a chuckle.

"Why do you need to know the reason behind everything?" asked Baldwin, smiling through the blood-stained lips.

"At least I can remotely understand why you are all insane," replied Old Man Pond.

"The b.u.t.terfly of Hope. The Symbol of Protection. The Power of the Mages. The Bond of Family. The Elements of the Great Five. The Cry of the Lark. The Barriers of the Heavens. The Wall of Strength. Heaven's G.o.d will test, so let this spell manifest! Tuar Ceatha ábhair!" yelled the Headmaster, hands clamped together. As he plummeted his hands onto the ground, cracks appeared as the entire began to shake. However, the spell's destruction only applied to the enemies minds. Baldwin and Z were utterly confused yet gave a small smile. With the terrain warped and vibrating, the two continue to a.s.sault the weakened opponents. The only problem was that Gillian had to remain at the same spot for the spell to work. This meant he was open to attacks. The Corrupt Creature took notice and aimed straight at the vulnerable target.

"The Creation of the Cold. The Smallest of Particles. Freezing Dust!" Snow Cap conjured the ma.s.sive spell just in time, surrounding the Corrupted thing before it could attack.

Meanwhile, Nova was still fighting the memories that she had mustered up in her spell. There was only a barrier left. She needed to know the actual reason why the Arks were known to help others in the days to come. Why it was made. Sure, the voice had explained to her, but it wasn't the answer. It was the answer to Nova's own question but not the reason why they, the Founders, continue to push forward. The barrier needed a straightforward answer as to why the Founders continuously protected humans. She laughed as the answer struck her right in the face. As Baldwin got another punch to the face, he smiled.

"You don't have to have a reason to save others. You save them because you want to. No shenanigans, no complex answers. You save and protect them because of your own free will, not because of some high and mighty reason."