The 1.000 year Great Sage ---> COMPLETED STORY

Erza nodded in silence. Myra was still holding her hand and both went to meet Arys and Duncan. Seya stayed behind, looking at the High Mage Gandalf, guiding them to the throne room, to introduce them to the people already in there, with Myra and Erza talking happily with each other, while a Royal RabbitKind couple was still dumbfounded about the situation with Arys and Erza. King Rohan got near Seya and he looked at him and at Heiji while wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

- Heiji, why are you smiling so much? All this mess, one after the other… I was hoping for a happy and peaceful day!

- Yeah, not going to happen, father. I never said I wanted a quiet engagement party. Why do you think I suggested this day? I knew that with Seya guests, it would be more fun! So, Seya, who else is coming?

A melodious voice was heard, coming from a new Gateway.

- I suppose it's us, right?

Heiji looked in the direction of the voice and she smiled. There they were, the beautiful Mermaids, Queen Athena and her older daughter Princess Attina. Heiji lost the smile as soon as she saw Princess Ariel.

- What you are doing here, you stupid? Did you forget Seya's warning? Seya, if you please…

- Of course, my Princess.

Seya opened his Compressed Dimension and he took his sword. He gathered his Magic and as soon as Queen Athena saw Seya enveloped on Dark and White Magic, she placed herself in front of Ariel.

- Stop, please! Hear me out, first!

Seya remained still and he looked to Princess Heiji, waiting for her decision. Heiji frowned and she nodded.

- Ok, as a matter of respect towards you, I'll let you explain why you brought that 'stupid fish' here, despite Seya's warning that her presence was not allowed.

Queen Athena blinked and she turned pale.

- Calling a Mermaid 'stupid fish' is a serious insult, I don't understand why you both are so aggressive towards my sweet younger daughter! She already explained to me that it was just a misunderstanding some years ago when she attacked Seya and Princess Heiji because she thought both of you were attacking her. She wanted to come to this party, to apologize for her mistake at that time.

Seya increased her Magic even more and he took another sword from his Compressed Dimension.

- So it was just a misunderstanding? As it was a misunderstanding her decision to tell to the Mermaids that were with her and I slaughtered, to take Princess Heiji's head? I was with Heiji training underwater and without knowing, Heiji approached the limits of one of your underwater Palaces. Before we realize what happened, a huge Sea Snake attacked Heiji, without saying anything. Heiji killed it in self-defense. Ariel's Mermaid friends arrested us. We didn't put up a fight against them, because we wanted to know what was going to happen and I wanted to meet the Mermaids. In your Palace, that 'stupid fish' over there, was smiling and laughing, while one Mermaid slapped Heiji when she tried to explain what happened. Your 'sweet younger daughter' ordered the Mermaids in there to take Princess Heiji's head, accusing her of killing the Sea Snake Royal Guard for no reason. And Heiji ordered me to take their heads, instead. I killed every Mermaid that was in that room with us and I threw their heads at her feet. I warned her that if I saw her again, I would kill her. And here she is, looking down and pretending to be innocent by telling you another story. So, are you stepping aside or I need to go through you to get her? You saw me fighting over these last years, you know that Mermaids can't beat me underwater and in here, you don't stand a chance against me.

Queen Athena gulped. She knew far too well Seya's power.

- I'm… sorry… I never knew that… but, she's my younger daughter, I must protect my children… can I send her home, at least? I'll make sure that she gets punished for lying to me… please? For me, my dear Seya?

Seya looked at Princess Heiji and she had a weird smile. She raised her hand for Seya to stop.

- Considering that this is a special day, I'll let her be here because I want to keep an eye over her. I prefer to have my enemies near me, instead of far from me. But Queen Athena, if that 'stupid fish' does as much as glance towards me with a menacing look, I'll kill her myself. High Mage Gandalf, if you please, guide them to the throne room and get a Royal Guard and one of your Mages, to watch that 'stupid fish' very closely. I don't trust her.

Queen Athena bowed to Seya, still pale. Princess Attina did the same and she even smiled at him.

- Thank you, my love. I'll see you in there later, I want to talk to you and meet your mate.

While the Mermaids were leaving, Queen Rohan was going to grab Seya's collar again, but she stopped when she noticed his eyes. He was very angry, looking at the Mermaids that were leaving. Instead, she asked.

- Seya, why you never told me that Heiji was under such danger?

Seya took a deep breath to calm down and he turned to Queen Rohan, trying to smile.

- My Queen, my little sister was never in danger when she was with me. I made sure to train her very well and I even gave her a very powerful string to protect her, similar to the bracelet that you and the King have. This situation with the Mermaids was the lowest dangerous one. We once went against the Elder Dragonoid Narn because he insulted Princess Heiji and me, on a visit that we did to Master Eridan and Master Inia. That, was dangerous. But my amazing little sister cut his tail and I had to stop her, because she went to his neck, after!

Heiji frowned, that wasn't the most dangerous one!

- Hey, you are forgetting when you sent me to fight Demonoids, armed with only two daggers!

Queen Rohan lost her voice, by hearing that. Her sweet little daughter, fighting Demonoids? Impossible! Then, everyone in that room heard a voice inside their heads.

- …|… Little Heiji forgets destruction me Dojo… Master Seya, greetings, me honor to come…|…

Under the dumbfounded gaze of King and Queen Rohan, Seya and Heiji went near three huge LizardKind that came through a Gateway and made a deep bow. Princess Heiji was the first to speak.

- Master Aku Kiro, I'm so glad that you came. And you two, the ones that Seya don't want to know your name. Heheheh!

The LizardKind whistled and Master Aku Kiro, nodded and talked to everyone.

- …|… Greetings! Me one Clan Chief of LizardKind Ten Clan Conclave, me Aku Kiro, son of Aku Kiro, grandson of Aku Kiro. This me lineage…|…

Seya turned to everyone and pointing with his hand to the LizardKind, he introduced them.

- Some of you already know them, but to the others, this is Master Aku Kiro, one of the Chiefs of the Ten Clan Conclave of the LizardKind. The Ten Clan Conclave is their form of Government and represents their ten major Clans. They use a very special type of Magic, called Mind Magic, and that allows them to communicate directly into our heads. I've also created a Translator Crystal to convert the Japanese language that they know, to our Common Language, and many of them have one. If you remember the Goddess Teachings, they were chosen in the beginning, to be the last line of defense against the Demonoids that could attack the other races, from land. The Mermaids are the first defense, stopping the Demonoids in the ocean. The ones that get through, these guys kill them. Many LizardKind died to fulfill the duty that the Goddess entrusted them with, over the last 10.000 years. Until recently, they were isolated, mostly, because of the language barrier.

King Rohan made a deep bow and he forced a smile.

- I thank you for your protection. I'm honored for having you here. I'm sorry if I sound too surprised, but I never saw your kind. I didn't even know that you existed!

Master Aku Kiro whistled and he returned the bow.

- …|… LizardKind always honored duty. No honor in boasting deeds to other races, Master Seya thinks other races deserve to know they protected by LizardKind…|…

- Yes, I think he's right on that. We all have to be grateful for your Race because you are the reason why we had peace for all these years. Please, follow High Mage Gandalf to the throne room, so that he can introduce you to the people already in there. We are just waiting for some guests and we join you briefly.

- …|… Yes, me obey. Master Seya, me feels that room, strong feeling of anger. Like Demonoids. Some beings hiding anger. Me advise caution…|…

Seya was puzzled. Only Ariel and Athena could be angry in there, but no one else.

- Many? That's strange… Thank you for your warning, I'll be on my guard. Please tell that to Xenya and her mother Queen Titania, but only them, ok? Tell them to not intervene, I will deal with it myself.

Aku Kiro nodded and the three LizardKind followed Gandalf. King Rohan looked at Seya and he was going to speak but he stopped when he saw Seya's serious look. Seya looked to Heiji and she became totally serious, getting ready for anything.

- Yeah, I get it, big brother, leave it to me. Everyone, watch your back when we go to the throne room. When Master Aku Kiro senses danger, he's always right.

A new Gateway was opening and Seya was trying to remember who else was missing. Princess Heiji shrugged her shoulders.

- I guess it's one of my father guests, I don't think there's anyone missing, from our end.

As soon as the Gateway was complete, from there, came King Leonhard of the BeastKind, followed by a young woman that stayed behind him. As soon as King Leonhard saw Seya, he froze and turned pale. He could only stutter in a loud voice.

- He's here… my nightmare still lives…

Seya approached him and while placing his left hand on his chest, in the place of his heart, Seya did a little bow with his head.

- I'm the Half-Breed RabbitKind, Seya Hinamoto. It's an honor, King Leonhard.

King Leonhard had his mouth wide open. He was truly surprised for that reception because, over the last years, he dreamed every night with his death at the hands of Seya. Leonhard slowly closed his mouth, stood straight and placed his left hand on top of his chest, in the place of his heart.

- The honor is mine, Half-Breed RabbitKind Seya Hinamoto! You seem to be well versed in the ways of the BeastKind.

- I had a very good teacher, my King. Our paths went in different ways but her teachings are still fresh in my memory.

From behind King Leonhard, the voice of the young woman was heard.

- Yes, you have learned well, my Padawan!

Seya froze. He knew that voice far too well. Slowly, the woman came from behind the King and placed herself next to him.

- Hello, my dear Seya. I hope you have been well, for these past two years.

Seya turned pale and he started to tremble non-stop. There she was in front of him, Lionelia, in a light blue dress, a silver tiara on her head, with her slender figure, even more beautiful than he remembered, with her long light brown hair and yellow eyes. Ryn saw that and she covered her own mouth with her hand, to stop a scream. She knew that trembling, far too well. King Leonhard looked at him and he introduced her.

- Seems that you already know my daughter, Lionelia. Well, not many people know this in my Kingdom, but she became a girl two weeks ago, she used to be my son, Lionel. I'm still making the proper arrangements to announce this change to my Kingdom.

Seya wobbled, the room was spinning. Lionelia quickly grabbed his arm and she smiled.

- Yes, my dear, the Goddess granted my wish. When we departed last time, I cried for three days straight. When I was about to kill myself by jumping from my room window, she appeared to me, as a little girl. She said that in two years time, she would return and if by then I was still in love with you and I still wished to be a girl, she would grant my wish. And here I am, my dear.

Ryn was slowly approaching them, completely white. She was terrified by that conversation and by the way Seya was trembling. Seya placed his hand on the right cheek of Lionelia and he could only stutter.

- How… is this possible…

Seya felt a hard slap on his back and he heard Aria shouting.

- Surprise! Ahahah!

That was the last thing that he heard, he fainted. Lionelia tried to hold him but she was overwhelmed by his weight. Ryn was already near them and she also tried to stop him from falling and she too wasn't able to hold him. Seya fell over them. Aria stopped laughing and she was looking puzzled at that sight. Seya was on top of Lionelia and Ryn and they weren't able to move. Ryn and Lionelia were trying to talk, and even that, was hard.

- I … can't … move!

- Me … too! Why he's… so heavy? Did he… put on some weight… over these last two years?

King Leonhard tried to help, but he too was unable to lift Seya. King Rohan, Zak, Duncan, and John also tried, but not even with all of them pulling at the same time, they were able to move Seya from the top of the two girls. Ryn looked at Aria, asking for help, just to see her shaking her little head.

Aria runs towards the throne room and in mere seconds, she returned with Sully and Rolland. Sully stopped near that mess of Seya, Lionelia, and Ryn, and he laughed.

- What, he thinks that by having sixteen, he can grab two girls at the same time? Ahahah!

Rolland was pulling Seya's left arm and the maximum that he could was lift him a few centimeters.

- Why is this boy so heavy? What kind of Magic he's using?

Sully remembered, of course, it was Seya's Magic!

- I know that one! If I remember correctly, he has a bracelet on his left wrist with a small Earth Crystal… let me see… this one! He taught me this, some years ago. Let me see… I have to touch it and… what was that stupid Command Word that he used… I think it's… 'Gravity off!'. Try now, Rolland.

Rolland easily picked up Seya and he looked at Sully while raising one eyebrow.

- What did you do?

- I turned off his Magic Crystal. He made this one when he was 10 years old. When it's activated, Seya's weight increases by five. I think he's sixty kilograms, but with this, he has three hundred. That's why he was so heavy!

Rolland was watching Ryn and Lionelia getting up and catching up their breath. But he was still puzzled.

- But why does he use that?

Sully was smiling a lot, he was so proud!

- For training, of course! Seems that my little student is still practicing his natural muscles as I told him to do, many years ago!

Heiji couldn't hold it anymore, she burst in laughter.

- You mean that this crazy guy is walking around all this time, with so much weight on him? Ahahah! I knew he was crazy, but this is a bit too much, even for him! Wait… Does that also mean that for all these years, every time that he fought me, he was slowed by that weight? He was going easy on me! Argh! I'm going to kill him when he wakes up!