Chapter 10 - Artefact and mission from the sorcerer supreme (1/2)
The ancient one looked at Elijah and said abruptly: ” I taught you all there is to teach , now you need life and death battle experience to be more proficient with the mystic arts . But first come with me ” The ancient one dispersed the mirror dimension in which they sparred and walked in the ancient halls of Kamar-Taj until they arrived to a steel enchanted door . The ancient one opened the gate and Elijah could see numerous magical artefacts cased in different shelves . She motioned him to follow while explaining:” this is the treasury , not as impressive as Odin's vault but will do . We're here to get your artefact . Just concentrate and feel the artefact which you have the most connection with . ”
Elijah did as she said and closed his eyes and he could feel magical energy coming from all the artefacts , he concentrated more and he felt a sudden pull and followed it then opened his eyes to see a normal standard katana with a black wooden hilt . He turned toward his grandmother figure questionably . As if feeling his confusion, she steadily explained :” This is a soul bound weapon . It is blank . Its abilities depend on the user .”
Elijah was surprised as he could draw similarities between this katana and a Zanpakutõ , he couldn't help but feel excited at the concept of having one . He took the katana by the hilt and swung it around getting feel for it . He turned to his teacher and requested: ” I need to enter seclusion Teacher .”
After taking permission , Elijah retreated to a small cave in the himalayas mountains . He had found this cave one day while touring the sky . He sat down cross legged and put the katana on his ŀȧp and entered Jinzen . When he opened his eyes , he entered a vast field where lay endless swords . He looked forward to gaze upon a pale woman with white hair resembling his own standing elegantly on the hilt of a sword . A staring contest issued between the two and as if communicating with their silence , they ran toward each other each holding a sword .
- A week later in the outside-
Sounds of sword clacking could be heard and two figures could be seen engaged in a sword battle .
Despite only a week passed , inside his inner world more time has relatively passed .
Elijah has solidified his connection with his Zanpakutō spirit and after long drawn battles , in which he mostly lost , he learned his Zanpakutō's name and even with small verbal communication between
The two he forged a strong connection with her surely making her a valuable ȧsset to have in battle .
The battle ended and the female Zanpakutō spirit smile lightly for the first time :” it 's enough . You have improved a lot . You should exit meditation but before you go . The Asauchi has changed shape , you will see it when you go . And lastly the Zanpakutō can be hidden in your soul and you'll get it once you think about summoning it forth .”
Elijah nodded earnestly and smiled back at her then exited his meditation. Looking at his Zanpakutō which changed , now all black with the hilt having a coiling eastern dragon and square light cross guard . Elijah was amazed at the beauty of the blade , thinking about hiding it , the katana shone lightly and dispersed signifying its existence by a tattoo of dragon coiling on a blade in his arm .
Elijah exited his seclusion and opened a portal to Kamar-Taj. He looked for his teacher and finally found her in her hall looking a bit distressed, he can guess that something had popped up while he's away .
Elijah straightened himself and inquired:” Master is everything alright?”
The ancient one answered immediately:” No . A threat has awakened. En Sabah-Nur has awakened and he's running amok . I have a mission for you . The target is him .” She said while showing a projection of En Sabah-Nur/Apocalypse feet recorded in the long history.
Elijah realises the gravity of the situation and the danger that Apocalypse pose specially with his four horsemen which he can guess are now ( Ororo Monroe , Angel , Psylocke and Magneto ) .
He accepted the mission and retreated to his room to change . He opened a small suitcase and took a necklace after putting it a black futuristic tactical suit materialised itself . This is the fruit of incorporating magic and technology: Magi-tech . The suit made from the rest of his vibranium stash and some Uru metal given to him by his master. It has several enchantments and technology that amplify the power of spells and reduce physical damage . Elijah put on a clack cloak taken from his suitcase and walked toward the hall to open a portal to New York . After opening the portal , he heard a voice from behind :” Be safe and make sure to come back .” Said the ancient one wishing him good luck like a caring parent .
Elijah smiled and said :” i'll be sure to comeback teacher .” And walked through the portal .