Birthday Surprises

[Justice]

In her house Justice was surrounded by lots of friends. Its is a splendid party lots of gifts, friends and food games to play nothing was missing everyone was having fun. After playing playing lots of games and chatting and eating food with her friends Justice found some time to pull away and walked over to a window and sighed. For Justice something was missing... Her sister Malady. " Malady, I wish you where here to celebrate our 100th birthday together.' Justice said softly then want back to her guests.

[Malady]

Meanwhile Malady was standing on a cliff side away from everyone and far as she could get away from the town as she could get. Is waiting for her wings to grow so she could fly away.

" Soon.... Very soon my wings will grow and I can leave this place..." Malady muttered as she looked over the land as far as her silver eyes could see.

[Miguel]

Miguel walked up to Justice and smiled.
"Happy Birthday Justice, I got something special." he said in a kind voice as he handed her a present wrapped in gold paper with a silver bow on top.
"Go ahead and open it, it's something every new flyer needs. I have one for Malady too. Speaking of which, where is your sister? I would think that she'd be here with you on your birthday." Miguel said kindly, showing Justice and identical package wrapped in silver paper with a white bow on top.

[Vengeance]

Meanwhile, on the cliff, a dark figure hid in the shadows, watching Malady.
"This girl is a lot like me...I wonder if she's waiting for her wings to grow so she can take off...looks that way..." the figure thought before speaking up.

"Little celestial, you're just like me...waiting to escape those other fools...your wings won't come for a little while though...are you so impatient that you'll wreck them right when they appear...?" she said in a mysterious, almost sinister voice and waited for her reaction.

[Justice]

Justice smiled sweetly up at Miguel and took the gift and gently opened it. Then smiled and looked up at Miguel again. Thank you Miguel." she said in her soft caring voice. " I have no idea where Malady is... I woke up to find a gift for me on her bed but she was no where to be found.." Justice said with sadness in her voice and eyes. " I also have a gift for her to.. It took me five years to find it... I wanted to give it to her on our hundredth birthday..."

[Malady]

Malady turned around with anger evident on her face. She grew even more angry when she saw no one. Then shadows started to appear on her arms glaring she said.

" No one calls me a fool and gets away with it... SHOW YOUR SELF NOW!...." Malady yelled angrily gribing her sword looking in the direction the voice had come from.

[Vengeance]

The shadowy form laughed at Malady's show of anger, her own form concealed in misty shadow that nothing could pierce. The trees rustled as the wind drifted through them, and a squirrel bounced on a branch just above the figure's head raining pine needles on the dark figure that just as quickly seemed to dissolve into nothingness as they hit the black vapor emitting from her.

"I commend you for your bravery young celestial. Not many people risk threatening me...for fear of their life." the figure hissed in a menacing voice.

Unbeknownst to Malady, as soon as she had pulled out her sword, the shadowy stranger had let her dark tendrils creep out until they surrounded Malady. But such was the stranger's craftiness that they tendrils appeared to come out of Malady's body, and not her own.

The stranger smiled sinisterly and made the tendrils surrounding Malady hold her to the ground with just enough force that unless you were looking for it, they feeling would be unnoticeable.

"I have had enough practice killing young foolish celestials such as yourself. And without your wings, you're as helpless as a wet bird now aren't you?" she crooned as she let more shadowy tendrils creep out towards Malady, obvious this time, just enough to get Malady to panic once she realized she was trapped.

"I suggest you don't take strangers lightly young-ling, you never know who is lurking in the shadows..."the shadow said in a smooth, velvety voice that sent shivers down Malady's spine.

[Miguel]

Miguel smiled at Justice and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Do not worry, I am sure that wherever Malady is right now, she is thinking of you. Take heart, you know your sister better than I do. I know Malady would never do anything to intentionally hurt her sister. I just hope that she knows how great a sister you really are Justice." he said in a kind, fatherly voice, looking down at Justice with tender eyes.

[Justice]

Justice looked up at Miguel, he had always been very kind to her and Malady. Though Malady seemed to hate him and that made Justice very sad. But she still held a wish in her heart that Malady would someday love Miguel as much as herself loves him. " Thank you Miguel'. Justice said softly.
Justice then started to get a odd feeling. Like a feeling of being in danger.. But she was safe, why would feel this way? Justice put her hand over her heart and sat down on a chair. Worry started to fill with in Justice's eyes. Miguel.. Th...There is something wrong... B...B...But I don't know what.." Justice said in a worried tone and looked up at Miguel.

[Malady]

Malady was to distracted looking at where the voice was coming from to even not noticed that she was being tied down till it was to late. Malady was going to make a move , but found she could not move her legs or arms. She then looked down to see dark tendrils wrapped around her arms and legs. She was trapped, with no way to defend her self now august this stranger. Malady's eyes grew wide and her heart started to beat faster. her fear is what Justice is feeling. Malady then started to stuggle august her bonds, though in vain. They where just to strong. Malady looked more angry then scared. No way would she show fear. Malady looked once again where the voice was coming from.
" Just who are you...." Malady growled. She did not like the fact she was tied down so easly. " Why are you here?" Malady asked darkly. She ignored this person's tunts, for getting angry right now would not help. She needed to keep her mind clear and try to find a way out of this mess...

[Vengeance]

A satisfied smile appeared on the shadow's face as she stepped into the light, revealing her true form: that of a black celestial. "Surprised little one ... ?"Vengeance asked in a smooth, rather creepy tone,"You know ... I was just like you when I was your age, I couldn't wait to escape the bondage of society they call a village. Of course I was none to popular myself ... I preferred chaos to peace, still do. Of course it gets so boring flying around ... I've been all over the world and yet I find that nothing seems to amuse me more than the terrified screams of those who beg for mercy ... and their lives ... ,"she continued, walking around Malady as she did so, letting a wing brush the young woman's cheek as she finished her last sentence. Oh yes ... it was rather amusing to see the fear in a person's eyes ... no matter what species they were, it was a universal image and one that Vengeance never grew tired of seeing.

[Miguel]

Miguel nodded and smiled when Justice opened her present,"Of course, it was my pleasure ... ,"he replied kindly, bowing slightly as he spoke. When Justice sat down, Miguel frowned slightly and wondered what could possibly have happened to cause Justice to worry so suddenly. Before he had a chance to ask this of her though, Justice explained that she felt something bad was going on ... frowning even more with this knowledge, Miguel looked around to see if there was any sign of danger. Upon finding none, Miguel looked back at Justice,"Perhaps it is Malady ... . Justice, do you know where Malady would go if she wished to be alone?"Miguel asked in a gentle yet urgent voice. If Malady was in danger enough that Justice was feeling the effects, this was serious indeed for Miguel never knew Malady to show any trace of fear ... or for that matter, little else but anger.

[Justice]

Justice hugged her self as this unknown fear spread though her, tears filled in her eyes and started to run down her cheeks. She felt like her life was in danger though she was among friends. When Miguel said that it could be Malady, that caused Justice to worry more, Never had she felt fear from Malady, anger and sometimes sadness, loneliness.. But never fear. Something must be horribly wrong. As Miguel asked where Malady would go to be alone, Justice did not answer right away. She had to fight through the fear she was feeling to think. " I.. I don't know... T...This Fear...." Justice said in a scared tone. Though Justice knew she had to fight this. So she closed her eyes and started to push away the fear. After a few minutes Justice was able to think clearly. The outskirts of the city.... Justice then opened her eyes and looked up at Miguel" the outskirts." She said and stood up. She then picked up the gift she was going to give to Malady and unwrapped it. To revel the sister sword of the one Malady already had. And with that Justice took off in a run out of the building, to head to her sister's aid.

[Malady]

Malady started to struggle a little against the dark tendrils around her, though they held fast and she could not move. This was the first time in Malady's life she felt scared. Though she refused to show it to this unknown foe. When Vengeance come out of the shadows, Malady did not know who she was.. But she could tell she was a powerful black celestial, just like she was. Malady glared darkly at Vengeance as she came closer and started talking. How she was a lot like her around her age, and also just wanted to get away. Malady did not care what so ever. When Vengeance's wing touched her cheek, Malady turned her head away as if the touch burned. When Vengeance was standing infront of her once again, Malady glared at the other black celestial. " If we are so much alike why did you come back..... Just who are you..." Malady asked darkly as she tried to come up with a plan to get out of this mess.

[Vengeance]

Vengeance eyed the young celestial much as a tiger eyed its prey and smiled eerily,"I came back simply because I was bored ... then I saw you and changed my mind,"she crooned as she let the black tendrils wrap around Malady a little tighter."Do you like my pets ... ? I can create them out of the shadows, very useful indeed ... ,"Vengeance continued in a quiet, malicious voice before raising her eyebrows at Malady's question. Well now this was a turn of events she wasn't expecting ... by now Vengeance had been sure that all the celestials knew of her ... after all there certainly couldn't be many rogue celestials that had burned down the village now could there. "Why, young one, I'm surprised ... I thought everyone knew my name after I started the fire all these years ago ... . You however, shall know me as Vengeance,"Vengeance stated before looking over Malady,"Now ... what shall I do with this little fledgling caught in my web hmmm ... . Perhaps I should let you know exactly why my name is feared ... yes ... that will do quite nicely ... ,"she continued before approaching Malady with a malicious grin on her face.

[Miguel]

Miguel put a gentle, reassuring hand on Justice's shoulder as the young celestial tried to figure out where Malady might be. As soon as Miguel heard Justice's answer, he nodded and headed out of the building after Justice had started to run with a rather interesting sword in her hand which reminded Miguel of Malady's sword but then again he couldn't be certain. Taking off as quickly as he could, Miguel flew low enough that he could reach Justice with little effort,"Justice, take my hand. I can get us both there faster,"Miguel said in an urgent voice as he held out a hand to Justice.

[Justice]

Right now Justice really wished she had her wings, but they have not fully formed yet. Justice was running as fast as she could as she felt Malady's fear increase. Something is really wrong, and her sister needed help. Tears started to run down her cheeks as she ran. When Miguel came closer, Justice heard him and reached for his hand. Once in Miguel's arms Justice closed her eyes and with her mind connected to Malady's. It was something they where able to do all there lives, though never told anyone about it. Today Justice was going to use that connection to help her sister. Justice then clasped her hands together as if she was going to pray. " Malady! I lend you my power! Please use it!" Justice thought spoke to Malady and hoped it was not to late. And with that, Justice started to glow with light.

[Malady]

Malady cringed a little as the black tendrils wrapped them selves tighter around her. Any tighter she would have a harder time breathing. Malady listened as Vengeance seemed a surprised that Malady did not know of her. Now Malady wished she would have paid attachen in history class... If only Miguel was not the teacher of history... It was to late to be worrying about that now though. When Vengeance said she was going to show her why her name was feared, Malady gave no sign of fear what so ever, Her pride would never allow that. She just gave the darkest glare she could muster, " Give me your best shot... I swear I will not give you the fear you so desier..." Malady said darkly. If she was going to die, she was not going to give her killer the thing she loved the most. But just then Malady heard her sister's voice. And the next thing she knew she was glowing with light. Malady had no idea what was going on, but knew it must be Justice. Malady then accepted Justice's power and added it to her own. Malady then started to glow brightly in hopes of shocking Vengeance enough to let her go. And to do so even more from her body sent a beam of light at the black celestial.

[Miguel]

Miguel picked Justice up easily and in no time at all they were flying higher, travelling fast as Miguel flew all the more faster with the urgency of his mission. So intent was he on getting to their destination quickly and safely that Miguel didn't notice what Justice was doing, though the light did make him wonder. Of course the answers could wait until later so Miguel pushed the thoughts aside and pressed on, hoping all the while that they wouldn't be too late.

[Vengeance]

Vengeance was intrigued by the young celestial's words, not many had declared that they would not be afraid of her ... yet those were the ones that were the most fun to break, no matter if it took days, weeks, or even years. "We shall see young one ... we shall see ... ,"Vengeance crooned, her smile only growing wider as she reached out to touch Malady's face. No sooner had she done so however that the girl suddenly began to glow with light, making Vengeance draw back as if she'd been burned. The tendrils holding Malady fast quivered for a moment, weakening ever so slightly but didn't dissipate entirely. Though it was clear that light appeared to be like poison to them, causing them to weaken ever so slowly. Vengeance squinted when Malady began to glow brighter and drew the shadows around her, forming a shield of darkness laced with fire to protect her from the scorching light. Even so, it wasn't like black celestials to wield light ... in fact it was almost unheard of ... so how did this one wield it with such skill ... . As Malady sent out the beam of light, Vengeance's shadow and fire shield quivered but held fast though for how long one couldn't be certain. Even so, Vengeance was not one to give up so easily, even with this strange turn of events besides, with light there was also shadow ... enough that she should be able to take ahold of the girl's throat and squeeze the light ... and the life right out of her. It would be a pity to waste such talent though ... but no matter, surely there would be others who would be more cooperative. Focusing on all the shadows surrounding Malady, Vengeance created a fire-laced dark tendril and aimed to take hold of Malady's throat but oh, she wouldn't stop there ... the tendril once in contact with skin would latch on and would not be removed unless the being that did was was powerful. Yes ... Vengeance would enjoy watching this one suffer ... .

[Justice]

Justice was still contented to her sister's mind and was able to "see" What was going on though Malady. She saw as Malady used her light to try to fight off her attacker. Though Justice herself could not see who that was. Everything besides Malady in her mind was a blur. Justice watched as Malady held her ground, though the attacker was strong and would not give up. Malady!! We must work together! Combined our powers. It may be the only way to hold of your attacker till we get there!" Justice thought spoke again. In truth Justice felt she could not do this much longer. But she had to for Malady. Justice then started to glow brighter as she called on more of her power. "Miguel, please hurry! i don't know how much longer we can hold the attacker off!" Justice pleaded.

[Malady]

When the tendrils grew weak Malady was able to free her hands and grabbed her sword and used it to cut them away from her. Now free to move Malady fell back away from Vengeance. If only she had wings where ready for use! She would be able to fight better. Once again Malady heard Justice's voice again and this time she said work together. Malady nodded and started to use her own powers. Malady called on her fire and her own darkness. It combined with Justice's light making a shield of some sorts. Nether twin knew how long it would hold off the attacker, for both where now starting to feel the effects of the connection they where using. But they would keep it up as long as they could. " Ugh, Justice don't strain your self helping me to much. Malady said more to herself as she did her best to fend off Vengeance's attacks. And the light with in her grew brigter still, by now Miguel should be able to see the light made by both Justice and Malady.

[Vengeance]

Vengeance smirked when the young celestial stopped attacking her and once again tried to latch the fire-laced thorn tendrils to the girl, though this would prove more interesting now that she was free. When the girl seemed to form a shield, Vengeance only smiled more,"Well now ... aren't you something else ... . I wasn't aware that black celestials could wield light ... though I'm sure it isn't unheard of. But to be able to hold me off with a shield that combines all three of your powers? You are a very interesting one indeed ... ,"she mused as she continued to strike at the shield with her own dark tendrils which were latching onto the shield and attempting to break it by striking it with their own thorns. "But really ... it's only a matter of time before I break through ... what will you do then hmmm little one?"

[Miguel]

Miguel did in fact see the light that was emanating from Justice and from some place in the outskirts, so bright in fact that the light coming from Justice would have blinded him if he had not been more skilled in the use of light. As he was centuries old, Miguel rather easily diverted the light emanating from Justice away from his eyes so that he would be able to prevent being blinded and nodded, picking up speed when he heard Justice speak though he did make a mental note to ask what this 'we' was about later. As they neared the outskirts, Miguel could clearly see the source of the fear Malady was feeling and this made him frown ... what was Vengeance doing back here ... surely she had caused enough damage already. But ... where was Malady ... . Looking around, Miguel saw a black form with light still emanating through and knew at once that was Malady, it seemed the black tendrils had all but covered the shield and were now trying to wear it, or Malady down. Setting Justice down, Miguel looked at her,"You must stay here, this foe is too dangerous for you to fight,"he said in a stern voice before taking off once again. While still in flight, Miguel began to glow with the power of light coming from within, so bright that the shadow tendrils seeking to destroy Malady's shield evaporated as quickly as they could be formed, freeing Malady from any danger. Focusing the light's power into an orb about as big as a boulder, Miguel threw the orb at where Vengeance had been only to discover that she had disappeared and had probably left when her shadow tendrils had been defeated. Relaxing now that it was apparent that Vengeance was gone, Miguel landed near Malady and walked towards her,"You have no need to fear Malady, you're safe now,"he said in a kind voice,"Are you hurt? Vengeance has been gone for quite some time but she has a horrid habit of playing with her victims ... did she do anything to you?"

[Justice]

As they got closer Justice was now struggling to keep the light going, It started to dim as well as the light around Malady. Tears started to form in her eyes. For fear of losing her sister, When Miguel set her down and told her to stay. Justice did not protest for doing so would just wast time.. Though the time for the link was short. Justice could no longer keep it going. With a bright flasf of light the link between Justice and her sister closed. Being drained of power Justice was now weakend. The young celestial fell to the ground with a soft grunt. Though she was still conscious. She had never used such power before, breathing hard Justice at least tried to sit up. When she was able to she saw that Her sister was safe. A weak smile came to Justice, she was able to help save her sister.