16. The Holly Knights.

Screen opens to outside Ms. Grim School. Then goes inside of Sibella room were the Monster Girl's are gathered.

Sibella- Alright everyone you know why were here.

Phara- Ha Ha. YA were here to talk about Ethan right.

Sibella- Indeed Phara. The Magic Court want us to keep an eye on his development and training.

Winnie- And why would they want to know that?

Elean- They are interested in Human development with Aura. And since Humans are heavily restrict from using Aura in the Monster Realm.

Tanis- That messed up. Ethan our Friend and a fellow Student they can't do this.

Sibella- I'm afraid we have no choice it's a order from the main Court.

Winnie- Hold on let me see that note.

Winnie grabs the note.

Winnie- Hmm. We the Magic Court have voted for the students of Ms. Grim School to report on the Human Ethan development throughout his training at Ms. Grim School. Ah! It says nothing about us telling him about us spying on him or to report when he trains by himself. Fancy that.

Sibella- Hold on let me see that.

Winnie gives Sibella the note back. As Elean and Sibella look over.

Elean- Well Winnie right.

Sibella- For once.

Winnie- So I say we tell Ethan. The Courts wanting us to spy on him. All in favor.

Tanis and Phara- I!

Sibella looked at Elean.

Elean- I.

Tanis raised her hand.

Sibella- Very well were tell him when his training with Ms. Grim is done but until then we have a few more things to address. And yes Tanis.

Tanis- Can we tell Ethan about how Humans are treated in the Monster Realm yet.

Sibella- No. You know what the courts said about telling Ethan about the Monster Realm History.

Elean- Also he might view us different if he found out how we truly see him.

Tanis- I know but it's wrong to keep lying to him and he'll find out eventually.

Sibella- This discussion over Tanis. Is there anything else that you would like to discuss.

Tanis- No Ms. Bella.

Sibella- Alright then. We also need to gather supplies for next month Halloween Open House.

Screen changes to Ethan on his knee's while in his damaged training armor and he look weak. As shadow hands try's to grab Ethan who using Winnie sword to cut them down. Ms. Grim talk to Ethan through his thoughts.

Ms. Grim {Thoughts]- Focus Ethan or your never get out of here.

Ethan- What do you think I'm doing.

That's when Ethan trips and is grabbed by multiple Shadow hands. As they start to pull Ethan into a black void.

Ethan [Thoughts]- Dame it. . Can't move. Ok I need to focus.

Before Ethan was fully yanked into the void he closed his eyes and focus. When he open his eye's he's inside the meditation room with Ms. Grim next to him.

Ms. Grim- Well done Ethan. A few more weeks and you should be able to resist the basic Mind Attack ability's.

Ethan [Exhausted]- That's good now. Um Ms. Grim. I was wondering how long before Revolta returns.

Ms. Grim- Hm. Well my sister used most of her strength during her battle with me. It would probably take two months to fully recover. However I expect her servant Broot to be up to something while she recover.

Ethan- Ha then I guess I'll need to train a bit harder. Uh!!

Ethan collapses as he tries to get up.

Ms. Grim- Ethan this takes time to learn. You must use both Physical and Mental Aura to brake through Mind Attack's. It's not something you can learn over night.

Ethan- I know. I'll do my best. But I don't want to be helpless when they come back.

Ms. Grim- I can understand your worry. But be assured she wont bother us for a while after she recover.

Ethan- That's good but will I be ready by then?

Ms. Grim- HM. Perhaps you'll be capable of handling some of her Alchemy Monsters. But herself no. You still have much more to learn before you could even face Broot or my sister.

That when the clock rings 4.00 PM.

Ms. Grim- Well that is all for today. You better get going my girls are waiting for you.

Ethan- Thank you for your training Ms. G.

Ms. Grim- Anytime dear.

Screen changes to Ethan walking to all Ms. Grim Girls waiting for him at the main Gate of the school. Ethan in his training gear.

Ethan- Sorry I'm a bit late.

Phara- Ha Ha. It's alright Ethie we all have a slow day.

Tanis- Ya there no rush.

Sibella [Clear Throat]- Anyways we need to talk Ethan.

Ethan look confused then the screen changes to them walking through the Dark Forest.

Ethan- Ha your joking. Why would the Magic Court want you to spy on me.

Phara- Ha Ha Ha. I know. But they find Humans interesting.

Ethan- Wait aren't there any Humans in the Monster Realm?

Phara- Ow well. There are a few but there not as respected as most Monsters.

Ethan [Mad]- So there treated as second class citizens.

Phara- Uh sort of. But it's a boring and complicated.

Sibella glared at Phara.

Ethan [Interested]- Well I would like to know more.

Phara [Worried]- Uh maybe another time because were here.

Phara points to an old temple with 25 Small Obelisks around it. After they got Infront the temple the front entrance is collapse down on it blocking the entrance. They stop Infront of the temple.

Ethan- Uh alright what are we doing out here.

Elean- That simple since you've managed to complete the basic telekinesis training. Know your going to lean advance your training. This is Advance Telekinesis Training.

As Elean lifted all 25 Obelisks and began moving them around like it was easy. And placed them in different spots around the temple.

Ethan- So this is what it like to Master Telekinesis.

Elean- No. To truly master telekinesis you must be able to lift up five out of the ten Planet Stones.

Ethan- Planet Stones?!

Sibella- Yes. There special stones the weigh as much as a planet.

Ethan- Uh how does that work?

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Tanis- Well you see Ethan the stone weighs as much as a normal stone. But once one use Telekinesis on them they become as heavy as a planet. To lift one takes both Mastery over body and mind Aura.

Winnie- Ha. Don't worry we and The Rangers haven't been able to lift one yet.

Elean [Clear throat]!

Winnie- Ow minus Elean who manage to lift one a few inches off the ground.

Elean- Thank you Winnie.

Winnie- Whatever.

Sibella- So let see what you can do Ethan.

Tanis- You can do it Ethan.

Phara- Ya give it you all.

Ethan walks Infront of one obelisks and focused on it. He put his hands out like he was gripping the obelisks. This caused it to lift it a few inches but loses the grip and it fall to the ground.

Ethan [Surprised]- That heavier then I thought.

Winnie- Ha. I guess we should have told you. Each of these Obelisks weigh more then they look.

Tanis- Ya sorry Ethan.

Ethan- So how much does one weigh?

Elean- Hm. I would say around a few mountains.

Ethan [Surprised]- A few!?

Phara- Ha Ha Ha. That what I said when I started training with these.

Ethan- So how many can you girls can lift.

Elean- All of them.

Sibella- Same as Elean.

Phara- 23! Ha Ha.

Winnie- 22.

Tanis- 15.

Ethan- How long does it take to master this!?

Sibella- Hm. Well if you balance out your training then maybe a year and a few months.

Ethan- A year!? Ow this is going to be a pain.

Winnie- Ha you have no idea Ethan.

Phara- She's right about that. Ha Ha Ha.

Screen changes to near the Valley of the Dark kings with the Holly Knights ship landing not far from the Valley.

Andrew [Knight and Royal]- Alright I want communication set up with home base. Knight send down search party to the Valley and find out what were dealing with.

Knight- Sir yes sir.

Duke- So what's the plan to seal with these Rangers and Monster Girls.

Andrew- That's simple I'll send a spy unit out. If those girls truly are Monsters were deal with them first.

Duke- Then allow me to lead our spy's and scout Muddy Creek.

Andrew- Very well but don't draw attention to us. We still need to get set up before doing any type of attack understood.

Duke- Of course my lord.

Duke bowed and leaves as Aiden walked up to Andrew.

Aiden [Master and Priest]- Now Andrew our orders are to explore the Valley. Not to start conflict with the near by town.,

Andrew- I know. All I'm doing is gathering intel nothing more.

Aiden- Well you better or I'll remove you from your position do I make myself clear.

Andrew- Under stood Master.

Andrew bowed and after Aiden left Drake walks up to him.

Drake- Sir most of the men are loyal to you and are ready to serve you over Aiden.

Andrew- Good. When we figure out what were dealing with were strike these Monsters understood.

Drake- Yes my lord.

Screen changes to Duke inside Muddy Creek and starts spying on the Monster Girls. And see most people in town know them and they are training some Human in Aura. That when he contacted on his radio.

Andrew- So have you found out anything yet.

Duke- Well most people in town knows them so any attempt of turning the town against them are out. And they seem to be training some boy to use Aura.

Andrew [Interested]- A boy? Is he Human.

Duke- Yes my lord.

Andrew- Then keep an eye on him. He could be useful to us.

Duke- As you wish my lord. I'll be heading to church. To gather more intel.

Andrew- Very well if you find anything else tell me soon as possible.

Duke- Of course my Lord.

Screen changes to Duke entering the church but is confronted by the church priest.

Dave [Muddy Creek Priest]- Good evening Holly Knight. I hope your not here to causes trouble in our small town.

Duke [Surprised]- How do you know I'm with the Holly Knights old man.

Dave- Because I used to be one and you have the symbol on your belt.

Duke [Thoughts]- Dam it. I knew I should have taken it off.

Duke placed his hand near his pistol.

Duke- You have a problem with us.

Dave- No. As long you leave the people in this town alone. That include the Monster Girls.

Duke- How dare you call yourself a Priest and defend those vile Monsters.

Dave- I fallow the word of god to love your fellow neighbor. No matter if there born from darkness or light. All people have potential to do good.

Duke- How single mindful you are. I shall not stay in this tainted church any longer. I hope god has mercy on your soul.

After Duke left Dave looked concerned as the screen changes to one week latter. Then to Ethan who's by himself still trying to lift up the Obelisk but only manage to get it a foot of the ground.

Ethan- Alright this is not working there has to be a faster way.

Andrew- Maybe you should try lifting with your knee's that always helped me.

Ethan turned around surprised. And see's Andrew, Duke, a ten Knights and two Royal Guards. The knights surround Ethan.

[Andrew Description. He's wearing a Golden Knight Armor that looked expensive. He had no helmet on. He had a Red Cape covering most of his body. Has Light Brown Belt.]

[Duke Description. Is wearing Dark Silver Armor and an dominating helmet. Has Dark Blue Cape. With Dark Brown Belt.]

[Knights Description. The armor look basic knight Armor with single handed sword no shield]

[Royal Guards Description. The armor looks expensive with a silver color. They have Dark Purple Cape and cloth on there armor. There weapons were a sphere that Dark Silver.]

Ethan- Who are you. And what you doing out here.

Andrew- We are The Holly Knights. We've been chosen by God to exterminate all Monsters.

Ethan [Thoughts]- Great. These must be one of the Monster Hunter groups.

Ethan [Lie]- Sorry but there no Monsters that live here. So it would probably be best if you look some were else.

Andrew- Don't try to lie to us we know all about the Monster School here and that they been training you. In fact we've come here hoping for you to join us in killing off these Monsters.

Ethan- That's the most stupid idea I've ever heard. I would never agree to hurt my friends.

Andrew- Ha. Friends? They must truly brainwashed you if you call those things friends. Tell me have they told you how they treat Humans in the Monster Realm.

Ethan- A little. But why that a concern to you.

Andrew- Because it's my job to protect you Peasants from being enslaved by them.

Ethan [Mad]- What do you mean by that?

Andrew- I mean inside the Monster Realm humans have no freedoms. There viewed as property.

Ethan- Lies. There treated as second class citizens not as slaves.

Duke- Ha I wish It was that way. But they are lying to you.

Ethan- That's enough I have no interest in joining you.

Andrew- Then I'm sorry but we can't allow you to live and tell those Monsters of our plans. May God judge your soul properly.

Ethan pulls out the Moon Sword Winnie gave him and his pistol.

Duke- Kill him Knights in the name of God!

When the Knights charged in Ethan activated his sword that the blade glows Dark Blue. Ethan manages to kill four of the knights with his pistol before the first knight got close to him. Ethan dodged the sword swing and cut the knight down with one swift strike.

Knight- Cowered fight us with your blade not your pistol! Uh!

Ethan shoots and drops that knight.

Ethan- Sorry but I attend to live.

As the last four got close to him Ethan he slide through each of there guards and kill them. Ethan look at the dead body's and feels sick but focus on Andrew.

Ethan [Deep Breath]- Alright leave now. I don't want to have to kill you.

Andrew- Hm. Interesting it would seem you've haven't killed anyone before.

Ethan- No duh. Why would I want to kill anyone?

Andrew- You need to want to achieve true power. You lack that drive and that is why your going to die here. Duke kill him.

Duke- Yes my Lord.

As Duke went for his sword Ethan unloads his pistol at him. But he quickly grabs his sword activating the blade and blocks each bullets.

[Duke Sword Explain. His sword look like a Two handed Knight Sword the blade glowed Light Silver. The hilt was Light Brown, Rain-Guard is Dark Silver while pommel is circle Dark Silver with a circle Silver Ruby.]

Duke. If you think I'll go down as easy as those weak Knights then your wrong boy.

Ethan- I was hoping to end this quick but I guess I have no choice but to fight you seriously.

Ethan goes into [Nine Swords-Men battle stance. His hand in a fist in the center of his chest while his other hand hold the sword to his side. Dark Blue Lightning goes through out his entire body but was heavily focused in his fist.] This surprised Andrew seeing he's stronger then he thought.

Andrew- Be carful Duke he's stronger then I sense.

Duke- I know I sense it to. But that wont stop me from taking his head.

Duke charged in with his sword as he goes into Bear Form Stance with both hands on sword raised high. As he swung at Ethan he responded with control and elegancy. When the swing left him open Ethan Blast Dark Blue Lightning through Duke who tanks the lightning hit and continue the attack.

Ethan [Thoughts]- Dam it he's tuff. I need find another opening.

As Ethan dodged and ducked Duke swings he responded with kicks and light cuts but couldn't get through Duke Armor. Andrew watched interested on how Ethan fight.

Andrew [Thoughts]- Hm. So he uses Nine Swords-Men Form. I'm impressed he managed to balance out all those forms into one stile. But this wont save him. Duke will eventually plow through his defenses.

As Ethan continue to fight Duke manages to nock his sword out of his hand.

Duke- Finally die sinner!

That when Ethan use Telekinesis and Lightning into a single blast that didn't hurt Duke just disarmed him launching his weapon away. But he grabs Ethan and began beating him up. Since Duke was stronger then Ethan. As Duke beat up Ethan he used lightning which caused Duke pain. Duke then grabbed then slammed Ethan to the ground and use Telekinesis to grab his sword back. But he didn't notice Ethan using telekinesis to lift up his sword and impaled Duke through his heart from behind as he went to strike Ethan down. This surprised Andrew seeing his friend dead. Ethan was struggling to get up but managed to stand but he looked exhausted.

Andrew [Shocked but Calm]- Impressive I didn't think you would survive.

Andrew then look at his Royal Guard and shakes his head yes. They charged at Ethan but before they could get close to him one Guard was shot through the head but the other blocked the bullet that was aimed at him. The guard pulled back while blocking more shots until he was back near Andrew. Then the bullets stopped then the Guard was going to charge back in again. But Andrew put his hand Infront of the Guard who stood at attention.

Andrew- Ah. You followed us here. You know it took a while to find out who you were. But a quick search through our archives showed you are a traitor who abandon his duty's as a Holly Knight. Lord Dave.

Dave walked out into the open from the forest with his rifle still pointed at them.

Dave- I go by Dave The Priest of Muddy Creek.

Andrew- So it would seem.

Dave- You alright Ethan.

Ethan- Wait your one of the guy who was on the roof watching us. The night Revolta attacked the town.

Dave- Ha you got good memory kid. So are we going to do this the easy way or the hard way Andrew.

The Royal Guard was ready to fight but Andrew knew he was out matched.

Andrew- No worry's were leaving we got what we wanted. But before we take our leave. You boy what is your name?

Ethan- I'm Ethan. And you better leave me and my friends alone.

Andrew- Ha. I'll consider that Ethan.

As they left Ethan dropped to the ground drained by the battle with Duke and the knights. Dave walked over and placed a hand on his shoulder. And heal Ethan wounds.

Dave- Here let me help you.

Ethan- Thanks. There be back wont they.

Dave- Unfortunately they always do. So I recommend you tell Ms. Grim and her students about them.

Ethan- Wait what about the body's? Also how do you know them.

Dave- Ow don't worry about them. I'll inform the police and there help keep them out of the town. So no worries. As for how I know them I was once a member but I realized they cared nothing about god and used his good name in vane so I left and here I am. And if you run into Jon tell him I said hi.

Ethan- Uh! Thanks. And don't worry I'll tell him.

Dave-Thank you. And God Bless you.

As Ethan leave Dave prays for the dead. The screen changes to Andrew return to the base.

Drake- My lord you have returned. Uh!? Were is Duke?

Andrew- He's dead. The boy was stronger then we thought.

Drake [Mad]- Then I must go and avenge our fallen brothers.

Andrew- No we must by our time. But we will avenge him in due time. Now lets continue our research into the Valley.

Drake- Of course my lord.

Drake still mad followed Andrew orders and followed him to the edge looking down at the Valley of the Dark Kings with 1,000 knights walking into the Valley. As the screen fades to black.

End 16. The Holly Knights.