31 Oaths (2/2)
”This ring symbolizes your lineage within the art of flame. It is no ordinary piece of jewelry.” Will said as he took out the other and gave it to Bianca. ”It is a weapon in which can be utilized only by the wearers flame. When you figure out how to unlock it, the ring will respond only to you.” As he continued his explanation, Will unchained his cross and held it in his palm. Thinking back to all the desperation he went through in order to unlock his sword, he didn't envy his friends new task.
With a simple thought Will surrounded the cross in his gold and crimson flame. Within a second he held a silver sword embroidered in gold with a ruby on the pommel. As the sword came into existence, so did a vortex of flame intent on engulfing Will.
Will had experienced the sword only a few times. It had always had the same texture of flame so nothing was too surprising when it surrounded him like a cloak. To Bianca and Leo it almost seemed like a tornado of gold and crimson erupted into existence as the flames spun around, only a glance of a leather jacket swaying from the pressure was visible. In moments, the tornado slowed its rotation until the flames relaxed allowing them to see their friend once more.
Holding the sword as he had every day in the morning Will was used to its rough grip as if it were made specifically for him. Something within his mind felt different however, it was almost the feeling he had when he borrowed power from Bianca and Michael's cross when he faced off against the wraiths.
”Kneel.” a voice sounded from Will that didn't seem to belong. Bianca and Leo responded to the order. Will felt the change within his mind form into thoughts that didn't belong, as if it wasn't him ordering but the flame itself.
Bianca watched as the eyes of her boyfriend descended upon her. A chill ran through her as she looked upon them. Many times had she spent hours staring into Will's hazel eyes, lots of times she felt as if he had stars within them for how they shined while looking deep within her, but this sensation was different. Looking into his eyes this time was as if she was looking into the inferno that surrounded him only moments ago.
Walking closer to Bianca, Will placed the flat of the blade upon her shoulder. ”Do you accept the responsibility to protect the master of the flame? To be armour against all foes in which he might encounter?” the voice within Will roared as if it was an existence entirely separate from the owner flowing all around her.
Looking into the eyes of pure flame swirling within Will's pupils, Bianca could think of nothing that would suit her more. She had always wanted to shield him from any misfortune. Ever since they were just kids and she saw the look of pure loneliness staring at her, she wanted to do anything to show him how loved he was. ”Yes.” she whimpered to the voice.
With the pact made, Will slowly raised the sword. His gaze never left hers as a portion of the swords flame separated and buried itself into the ring that was hung loosely on her finger. The moment the flame touched the ring, it warped the jewelry, shrinking it to fit her finger and turned the stone to a shining red.
Bianca's ruby red aura came to life of its own accord, though the ring itself didn't change to anything else as the cross which was now the deadly beautiful work of art within Will's hand. Bianca felt an overwhelming surge of strength burning within her flame. She realized that the flame itself was the weapon.
Leaving Bianca glowing within her own flame, Will turned to Leo. His friends eyes were burning with curiosity. Following the same presentation he had done with Bianca, Will placed the flat of his blade once more upon yet another friends shoulder.
Locking eyes with Will, Leo was able to see the seriousness of the how he was about to make. ”Do you accept the responsibility of aiding the master of this flame against an assault of any kind? To stand tall with him regardless of the threat that may appear?” Will's eyes bore into his friends, as if searching for the answer within his very soul.
Since they were kids, Leo had always stood by Will. He had been on equal footing in anything he had done. Years upon years of standing alongside his best friend, the answer was a simple one. ”Yes.” Leo gave an answer fitting of the strength his friend was bestowing upon him.
Once again the sword was slowly lifted from a friend. As it came up, a small flame went directly to the ring upon Leo's finger. The ring warped to his finger just as Bianca's did and the stone turned a pure silver, as if matching the ring itself. Leo was astonished to see that instead of having the ring be a plain silver, gold webbing erupted from the flame, attaching itself to the surface giving it a gold embroidered look.
Leo's aura erupted around him. The familiar silvery flames burst to life. The ring itself started to pulse around his finger. As it built in speed between the pulses, the silvery aura condensed itself around the ring. The gold embroidery raised from the band as if it was a living flame, mixing with his usual aura. Suddenly the mixed flame erupted outward and a sword sized flame appeared. Within moments the flame took shape into a silver sword with gold encrusting. Leo looked down to the sword that was now in his hand and back up to the one in Will's. The only difference was the ruby present at the bottom of his friends blade.
”Rise.” The mysterious voice sounded within Will. Both friends rose, one in a strong ruby flame and the other with his new sword. ”Welcome to the Royal Flame Crusade.” as Will uttered the last words, he felt his strength give way. Within moments the sky greeted him as he passed out. Without a seconds hesitation, Bianca's aura met him before he hit the ground. Surrounding him within her strengthened flame, she laid him within a bed of crimson and waited for him to come to.