Dragging us up then into the storm
Flying flying, withered and wet
You'd probably think it's fun
That's where I'd ask you “Wanna bet?”
The cyclone carries us on to who knows where
Tom's gonna get us killed
His arrogance is beyond compare
When we land I'm gonna make it clear
The other races, along with me, are something to fear
Trial 7: Impossible to break
The wind drops us in the middle of a field
Cold and wet
Frustration – That's what I feel
Getting to my feet, muddy and slipping
I stomp over to Thomas – Grabbing and gripping
Pinning him down
“I'm done with you!” I snap
“Get off me!” He replies, fighting to get up
No use - No matter how he tries
This time the victory is mine
“You're an arrogant, smug, loose cannon.”
My tone echoes through gritted teeth
“You just can't help yourself.
Being Organization doesn't make us better!
Any respect we could have, you just keep severed!”
“Nate.” Leigh calls pulling me off “He gets it!”
Tasting the water I begin to cough
“From now on,” I say “You're on your own.
Because of you, this mission might already be blown.”
“You can't do that.” Tom hisses
“Watch me.” I say
“You're still part of the mission at the end of the day.
But you're not working with us anymore.”
I hate proving wrong Jewl's faith
But I can't work with someone I hate
This mission's too important
It's my only link to Death
I won't let anything get in my way
On that you can bet
“Find your own way,” I finish “to the next stop.
I'll make it impossible for you to keep up.”
“Wind!” I yell “Take us away
To the palace of the griffins grey.
His arrogant hide
You can leave behind.
On this request now is the time!”
Instantly, we're swept up
In a moment we're there
To a place where beauty is beyond compare
The Arabian stone structures
Intertwining with snow and cloud
This place drips with pride proud
Leigh stares at me in silence
“What?” I say feeling the chill of the upper climate
This place at the peak of a mountain forgotten
We're probably the first humans in years
To ever stop in
“I know you made the right decision
But don't you think this might complicate the mission?”
“No.” My reply straight
“What aren't you telling me?” She asks softly
“And don't say nothing.
From the start you've been off, so please.
What is going through your head?”
Rubbing my eyes I give a sigh
“First that vision,” I answer tense
“Then I lose my sight.
After that we're shackled with that loser who starts
nothing but fights,
I talk to Jack,
And you act weird at the sight of blue flames.”
“Wait.” She jumps in “You talked to Jack?
How?”
“Remember that mirror she gave me?
Turns out it wasn't just any old mirror.
It's tethered to her mana.
Basically her, without being her.”
“How does it work?” Leigh asks
“Not exactly sure.
Now, it's your turn.
What's the deal with the blue flames?”
She bites her lip as her jaw goes tense
Something's got her spooked
And I'm dying in suspense
I give another sigh
Look at her with a smile
“Nevermind.” I say “It can wait awhile.”
I don't wanna press her if she's not ready
“We've got a job to do.” My tone steady
As we head into the palace corridors
The air is heavy
I sense it clear as day
We're being watched
By razor eyes
Perched high
The rage – It just wants us to die
Clearly Leigh can sense it too
As she begins to simmer and smolder
Her battle senses growing bolder
Their voice growls “Who are you?
What business have you here?
Humans, filthy and rotten to the core.
Entitled to riches and privilege, you're an eyesore!”
Instantly, a griffin pounces from above
Letting out a screech
He has no loss of love
“We're O.D.s!” I call as we jump back
Barely escaping his attack
“We've come to investigate and recover your Sin of
envy.”
Instantly, he roars “DON'T LIE TO ME!
You human mages left us to die.
Any words from your lips are nothing but lies.
My kinfolk scattered to the winds.
Forced into the shadows
While you're free to laugh and grin!
Privileged and free!
Forcing us into hiding!
Now, you come here to start lying!
The Sin remains safe in my care!
Try and take it if you dare!”
Makes sense why they hold the Sin of envy
Their pride immeasurable
Making them less than friendly
“We don't desire to steal your sin.
Only to confirm that it's safe within.
Let us check.
If you feel threatened in any way,
Feel free to take my life.” I say
“Nate.” Leigh bites “What are you doing?”
“My job.” I respond
Giving the griffin a firm look
“May we proceed to the viewing?”
His massive paws containing claws like hooks
His wings majestic
They make me shook
They far outdo the Horkspheres of the fairy realm
With a low growl he replies “Very well.
Follow me humans.”
We begin to walk through the halls
It's beautiful, but lonely
“Don't dawdle.” He calls
“What happened to the others?” I ask
With his next step the floor cracks
“Humans happened. That's what.”
“What exactly did we do?” My question sincere
I wanna understand exactly what happened here
“You stole our sin and shackled us with yours.
It happened many years ago, a millennium or more.
Now I am the last to reside in our core.
Our sin was pride because we were justly proud.
All you humans ever seek is power and crowns.
We foolishly accepted an alliance with your kind.
Seemed there was no downside at the time.
But you betrayed us.
You took our weapons and treasure,
Then you used them
