100 Follower Special, Part 3: Introducing, The Knights Of Zodiac
{Third POV}
Did Zodiac know everyone was here? No, not yet anyway. However, he knew there was a possibility that they would come, so he was prepared. The guards outside weren’t the real defense, that was just for show. No, the real defense was his spells. Though he was not quite accustomed to his equine body just yet, he was no stranger to spells. After all, you can’t be a Black Mage and not know magic. Zodiac had placed an alarming spell around his castle, which suddenly went off.
’Huh, was wondering when they would arrive.’ He approached a nearby set of stairs.
“Hey Zodiac where are you going?” Zodiac turned around to see Marx floating up to him.
“Just preparing for some, guests.” With that Zodiac walked out of the room that was designed to look like a living room in a house, and went to the real sections of his castle. Arriving in his throne room, he signaled a nearby dark elemental of his own making to summon his royal guard. They arrived shortly.
“What is your command my Prince?” The head of his army, General Scorpio kneeled before him. His red and Black armor seemed to glow in the reflecting moonlight. He had a slightly deeper voice than normal. This fighter was no stranger to combat, and excelled at multiple forms of fighting. For weapons, he had his scorpion inspired claws that could drain any kind of energy, including magic, and could use that energy as a weapon. He was fast, strong, and intelligent. Although he was a mele kind of guy, he was no stranger to magic, and was fantastic with combat spells, especially fire ones.
“There are some special, guests, arriving. Though they are welcome I want to make it a sort of, challenge for them to get here. You are free to use any force necessary, and you may bring the other commanders in. But please, don’t kill them. If they start to falter, hold back on them okay?”
“You word is our will my Prince.” He stood up, bowed, and left, taking the royal guard with him. Zodiac, satisfied knowing that his general would take care of things, went back to his party.
General Scorpio made his way down to the War room to prepare for the oncoming, guests. Upon his arrival, he noticed that his commanders had already arrived.
“Good, I won’t have to call you all up here then.”
“What’s the Prince’s orders General?” The first to talk was Commander Aires. His black cloak had bones over the front torso area, and his face, which was already hidden by a hood, was further concealed by a skeletal goat mask. His Boney staff was strapped across his back, and he had a deep, demonic voice, probably from the fact that he was an undead elemental of the strongest kind. So strong in fact, his necromancy could almost rival Zodiac’s. Out of all of the commanders, he was the best at magic, and was certainly better than Scorpio.
“Have we been summoned for battle?” Commander Taurus was next to speak. His armor was definitely the biggest, and consisted of the colors white and red, with a golden trim and some black for the under armor. His helmet and shoulder guards sprouted horns, and his gauntlets had spikes at the end. Although he was a melee fighter only, he did have enchantments on his armor, as well as skills, that allowed some divine power into his attacks. He had a deep voice as well, but it was not demonic, as he was not an elemental, but a minotaur under that armor. He was the Tank of the group.
“Our systems indicate that we will be fighting some new arrivals soon.” Commander Gemini was the only mechanical one of the group. There were two actually, and both looked the same. Zodiac had decided to model them after the Gemini Armor from Iron Man. They were the most well equipped with weapons and technology.
“Who are we to destroy?” Commander Cancer was the first demon Zodiac had ever employed. He needed no armor, for all of his was natural. His armor had plating that was extremely durable and strong, but took on the appearance of crab plating. He had a long crab claw for a right hand, and a blade for the left. He was especially good at fighting in the water, and his legs allowed him quick movement. His demonic magic could increase his speed, strength, and stealth ability, and could also enhance his senses. He could also use some offencive shadow spells. He was the head assassin of the army, and he was good at it too.
“No matter who it is, we shall not fall to them.” Commander Leo was one of the human commanders. His armor was more paladin like than anything else. The plating was an enchanted metal that looked like iron. His shoulder guards had lion faces on them, and his gauntlets had gems that glowed yellow. His helmet had a cross on it that he could see through, and his waist had a belt with a lion head held everything up. His shield was massive, and also had a lion head design. His sword was sizeable as well, and on the hilt was a gem that glowed yellow. He had holy magic at his disposal, and his sword was enchanted with the same holy magic. He fought with a sense of honor, and justice. He was the swordsman of the group.
“I wonder who they are.” Commander Virgo was one of the two female commanders. How Zodiac had managed to get an angel into his ranks, no one knew. What everyone did know, was that she was very kind and smart, and was always willing to help out. However, for some reason she just could not use holy magic, and only she knew why. So, instead of holy magic, she used wind magic, and she was very good at it. She didn’t have very much armor, an angel’s natural magical defense was the reason for that. She had a massive spear and a sword at her disposal, and was very skilled with both of them. She had golden hair, and a halo to match, as well as large, white, feathery wings. She was the airborne fighter of the group.
“It matters not who they are, what matters is what they can do.” Commander Libra was definitely the wisest of the gathered. He wore some regal looking armor, with shoulder guards that flowed out and a helmet that had two points on it pointing straight up. He wore a red robe underneath, and had a white sword. He had an amazing balance of swordsmanship and magic, and could use both effectively. He could cast wards, support magic, and offensive spells. He was the magical swordsman of the group.
“My arrows will pierce their souls.” Commander Sagittarius was a centaur with golden armor that covered every inch of his body, along with golden wings. He had a large golden bow to match, and several types of enchanted arrows. He was a skilled marksman that was quick on his feet, and was ready for anything. His flying ability was also helpful, as he could attack his foes from high in the sky. He was smart, and prideful. He worked as the marksman of the group.
“Whatever the case, I shall end them.” Commander Capricorn had black armor that had goat head designs with frill like manes on them. The armor looked scaley, as if aquatic, and was surprisingly light. He had a headset that had horns on it, and two black knives with similar designs on them. He was loyal, cunning, and fast. He also had magic that allowed him to become silent, and he was quick in the water. He was good at spying, and could easily steal anything. He was incredibly loyal, but had a bit of an ego. He was the thief of the group.
“I hope we don’t have to kill anyone.” Commander Aquarius was the second female in the group. She was kind and understanding, and excelled at water and healing magic. She could even revive fallen comrades, and boost everyone’s health. Her armor, though revealing, was aquatic in description. There were strange designs on her shoulder guards, and her headset had two rectangular horns curving upwards. She also had a sword to match her armor. She was the healer of the group.
“It shouldn’t be too hard right?” Commander Pisces was an excellent user of ice magic. His armor looked like regal aquatic armor, and his sword was no different. His expertise in ice magic allowed him an advantage against almost any opponent. Well, anyone that couldn’t use fire magic that is. His attacks were icy cold, and could freeze an opponent instantly. He also had many frost beasts at his command, and knew how to train many types of monsters. Like Capricorn, he also had a bit of an ego. He was the tamer of the group.
“Our mission is to, “welcome” some special guests to our Prince’s party. They are allowed to enter the castle, but we are to make it a challenge for them. Use any force necessary, but do not kill them. Should they start to lose, ease up your attacks and, if they are knocked unconscious, just bring them in and Aquarius shall heal them. Is that clear to everyone?” With a nod, everyone replied.
“Yes sir.”
“Good, let’s go then.” They then left the war room and made their way to the front gates.
“This will be easy, won’t it?” Aries turned to Capricorn for an answer.
“Of course it will Aries. After all, we are the Zodiac Knights.”
Meanwhile in a shadow in the corner of the room, The Nightmare that was with Pyra's group was examining them all and feeding information to the others. Once he was done he slipped into the shadow and appeared outside.
Once the Nightmare was gone a small draconic eyeball with eight tentacles turned off its invisibility and teleported back to its master who was floating above the hill to relay what it had observed moments ago.
Pyra smiled and laughed. "So, Zodi is bringing out the heavy artillery eh? You guys ready to storm the castle?" He looked over to the other writers.
Solphestus began laughing like a madman before replying, “Oh this is going to be GOOD~ I think I’ll provide the Music!” he said.
"You guys get right on that, I'm going to hang back a bit to get things ready. I'll send in some of my guys for support." Pyra signalled for Symbol, Nightmare and Metal Sonic to follow them. "Symbol, you take Virgo. Nothing like a good old battle of Angel vs Demon. Metal, you take Gemini. Nightmare, Taurus." All three nodded and began walking towards the castle. "Alright guys, see ya in a bit." Pyra and the remainder of his displaced vanished.
