Chapter 15: The Lost Libarary (A)

As Adis and Joshua waved goodbye to the army on Carratous, Spaz had joined them on thier journey, much to Adis's surprise. The partly mad rabbit raced around the ship, full of energy, before blasting targets in the training room.

"Are you sure he's going to be helpful? He seems...insane." Adis whispered.

Joshua laughed before looking back at Adis over the controls. His face seemed more peaceful than usual.

"He's a good shot. And I might not always be armed. Without my swords or powers, I can't fight. I'm not exactly the sort of person to talk my way out of a fight...Hopefully, where we are going next, shouldn't have must destruction. But...I've forgotten that this war has changed everything. We're running out of time. I can feel it in my body...it won't be long before it begins...he's coming...then, nothing can stop him..." Joshua groaned.

As the J-Wing continued through space, many planets they went past showed no signs of life. It was as if it had vanished without a trace. Joshua knew too well what was happening to this dimension...

"He's like a Vampire...draining all of the energy out of the planets and all life that's on them....Hey! Look out!" Joshua yelled to everyone before something was heading straight towards them at a rapid speed.

"!!!"

Joshua pressed a button and teleported onto the top of the ship. Spaz followed, while Adis and Edward watched through the glass. A large, multi-tentecle monster had grabbed the ship, and was beginning to put the squeeze on it! Drawing his lightsaber, he leapt at the monster's head, stabbing the green energy blade deep. It let out a roar of pain before the sound waves threw Joshua into the air. Spaz aimed his blaster carefully at the eyes, before letting out a hail of laser. The monster was shaken.

"Let's see you dodge this!" Joshua yelled.

He drew his keyblade, before hurling it at the monster. It cut through the tentecles, before returning to Joshua's hands. He smiled confidently as it was hit with more laser fire. It let out another yell of anger before it grabbed Joshua around the waist. He began to struggle, before he smirked.

"Big mistake...Omega...Disperse!"

A large sphere of energy began to form around Joshua, before it enveloped both him and the monster. Joshua had gotten out of it's grip, before looking at his foe, his eyes flashing red.

"NOW!"

The energy suddenly exploded! It hit the monster with full force, causing it to be vaporized instantly. Joshua simply landed on the ship, before throwing all of his weapons into the air, then using the force, caused them to spiral around him, causing a dazzling display of color.

"A Space Kraken. Strange...I thought those were extinct ages before our time..." Adis commented.

"...I've decided. We're going to the Lost Libarary. I need some answers..." Joshua said.

As the ship continued on it's course, it seemed every star was like an eye, watching forever. This caused Joshua to feel slightly uneasy. Something moved in the depths of his memory...but what was it? A memory of joy or sorrow? He closed his eyes and focused. It seemed...happy.

"Adis...I've remembered something...We might as well talk while we wait to get to the libaray. Heh...It's not exactly something I'd usually do...but I promised, didn't I?" Joshua smiled.

As they all sat down around Joshua, he closed his eyes, before everything went black...

>It was after the incident at the oprhanage. We'd all managed to get out of there safely. That girl...she was always following me, no matter where we went. It took us a few days to find shelter, and many of us were cold and hungry. Me and Zac, although he couldn't talk well, we had to do something. It was a few more hours later until we were found. A young toddler with blonde hair was walking with his parents. He pointed at us and his parents followed him. That was when we first met Seb. Although we had just met, it felt like we knew each other. His parents took us all in. They were very wealthy and we were all well looked after. Wanting to repay them somehow, me and Zac went of to get a job. We delivered various things. Pizza, Newspapers and fast food. It was kind of strange, but we were paid well. As most of the orphans were capable of looking after themselves, they left, thanking me...<

"That must have been lucky you met Seb, huh?" Adis smiled.

Joshua nodded, before continuing.

>My sister and brother were five years old, I was about ten, and Zac was 8. Seb was the same age as Zac. The girl that kept following was still staying with me. She kept on going red everytime I looked in her direction. All of us had a great talent for Video Games, but it was two years later, that Seb's parents passed away. Jessi was comforting him as much as she could, and she grew attached to him. We all kept going on, Seb continuing on his family buisness. It was another month until we went to school. It was there I met my rival...David StrongGale. We instantly got off to a friendly rivalry over Video Games. It was a close competion, but neither of us won...Those days, were fun...I had friends...and a home...<

"So what about the girl? Was she cute? How did she..." Adis started.

"...She was very pretty. She'd probably be a lot more beautiful now, but...she died when she turned twelve...But...Okay...I'll try...to explain this as quickly, so I can't feel so much pain..." Joshua sighed.

>Her name...Her name was Rachel. She...she had long brown hair and green eyes. She always had a smile on her face, which was a pale white. She was very frail when I met her, but she grew strong over the years. She'd never leave my side, always holding my hand. She had liked me since I saved her at the orphanage. Perhaps eariler. I was out of town with my friends, helping other people in need, while she stayed in the city. I told her it would be dangerous if she came, but I shouldn't have told her...It was a few days later, and we were coming back from our journey. Everything seemed normal, until something blue appeared in the sky. A bright star flew down and crashed into the city. A large explosion consumed the entire city, and we were caught in the edge of the blast...<

"Wat happened?" Edward asked.

>We were badly bruised, but alright. Seb and Zac were shaken up quite a bit, but me and David walked into the ruins of the city. Around us was nothing but fires and destruction. No signs of life could be seen. A small, faint voice called out, and I raced over to it. I moved the pile of rocks, to see Rachel, bleeding severly. She looked up at my face. Blood was staining her beautiful face and clothes. Tears filled her eyes. I...I remember what she said...'Joshua...I don't want to die...I love you too much...Ever since we met...you protected me...I even made this...a necklace to protect you. I found this jewel, shining brightly when I lied here. I managed to...make it for you...It's my gift to you..." she said.
I asked her what I should do? Could I help her? Get help? But...I knew there wasn't anything I could do...'Joshua...I see...a bright light...I may...die...but I'll be in your heart...and you'll be in mine...so...don't cry. I know we'll meet again...' She used her last strength to kiss me on the cheek, before her eyes closed, her heart stopped. At first, I thought she was simply asleep. I shaked her gently, asking her to wake up, but no response. This was the first time I'd ever seen someone die before my eyes...The necklace I wear...It was her gift to me.<

Joshua opened his eyes, and put on a small smirk.

"And...And that's most of it...some...some of my memories have still to return...but...they'll return after we go to the libaray...Adis, make sure we get there...I need to go and rest." Joshua explained.

"Wait."

Joshua span around slowly to see Adis looking up at him.

"You need to be strong. Just stay with me out here. I don't want to have to see you cry." Adis said.

"Adis..."