10 To Soar (2/2)

”What the fu-”

Before Xero (who had lost his cool) could finish his reactive profanity, Elektra's sOr had activated, slowing her perception of time. As she dashed out of the window and down the side of the main tower, she saw that Ryan had mounted what looked like a large floating bear, and she quickly jumped aboard, with many many questions in her head.

As Tedi rose, Ryan smiled at her, and shivered in glee. His daydreams of being with the team (and specifically on the bearino) had finally manifested. He then turning to the rest within the throne room.

”Jump on!”

Hikari acknowledged the Empress by raising her hand to his forhead, then leaped out to join them aboard Tedi. He noticed she was larger than the night before.

Xero, who had instantly gained composure, acknowledged the Empress in similar fashion and jumped on Tedi.

Amber, still quite confused by the past 10 minutes, followed suit, joining her team on the bear, which then headed west for Ryan's lab.

”What about them?” she asked. In her mind they had just abandoned their comrades in a fashion she couldn't ever have imagined.

Hikari's eyes remained forward. ”Don't worry” he said confidently. ”They're coming.”

Back at the throne room The Empress gestured at the three remaining knights, who readied their arsenal. ”No need for formalities. You may go c:”

”Yes, Your Majesty.” Gale said, spawning her wings and blasting out towards the rest of the group.

”Box” Aloe commanded, before jumping on her now activated case and floating outside. She paused and turned towards Yami.

”Need a ride? c:” she said in a purposefully cute tone.

Yami grinned and winked at her.

”Thanks but I'm okay :3.” He finally leaped out of the throne room and his gauntlets' repulsors activated, allowing him to levitate.

As they flew towards the rest, Hikari looked back towards them and then to his Tedi passengers. Each one of them eagerly looked back, reassuring him. They were ready.

He then fixed his eyes forwards, above the Zephyrian City and towards the horizons. This image of them flying high in the sky represented who they were. Throughout their lives they defied gravity, soaring far above the rest and now they were the chosen ones to lead the Kingdom further.

They were Vanguard. Finally assembled, plus a bearino. Exciting :)