Acira

"Sure. I have heard of these in myth before. This particular temple was where students of the Din first trained. They had to go to the final three temples to achieve the power of the Soul warrior." Said Acira. "What's the soul warrior?" Said Serena. Orion grinned. "The soul warrior is just one warrior. He is the ultimate form of Human. Kind of like a superhero sort of speak. He sleeps in the body of the chosen fighter and awakens only when a certain student has completed their training at all four temples."

Acira grinned. "You know, I think Doraka was interested in the salkyutsi when I mentioned it." Said Acira as he stood up. "But to stop him from getting it would be nearly impossible, since I have received all training from your temple." He said Again. Orion looked at him, then at Serena. "Usually I don't tell students who haven't trained for at least 5 years, but I think it is time to tell you both an ancient secret." Said Orion. "It is about the temples that are just like this one said to be spread around the world."

Acira stood up smiling. "That's my master. Always hungry." he said as the food was delivered to him. Acira quickly ate a wing of turkey. Serena looked at him oddly. "Haven't you heard of manners?" She said scolding him. "Hey, how would you eat if you hadn't had a bite in 10 days." He said.

Acira watched as Orion and Serena walk from the Arena. "Did she make it master?" Said Acira as he smiled to her. "I think you know the answer to that question Acira." said Orion as he looked at Serena. "Don't worry child. The prophecies are not always fulfilled. You must decide if that is the fate of your important one or not."

Orion Appeared. "You did exceptional child. Now, for your final ray of light to enter your body." Says Orion as A holy colored light shines on Serena. It fills her with power. "The final test of Hope has been completed. You have learned all that I can teach you Serena." Said Orion as he looked Into Serena's Eyes. "Do you know why you didn't see the identity of the man you truly love? Because you aren't meant to find love this way. So says the spirits of the Salkyutsi. You will find this out soon Serena when you nearly lose someone dearly to you. That is when your hope from the final test will be put to the test." Said Orion.

Orion watched from the imaginary sky. He grinned and thought. "What skill. She must have learned some battle skill when she was with Acira." Said Orion. He watched as a storm began to erupt and the shadowed man walked towards a ledge. Serena was still chasing him, not even aware of his identity. A massive lightning bolt from the sky crashed in front of Serena, then in front of the shadow, causing the shadow to fall off the ledge. Serena finally made it to the ledge, but still did not get a glimpse of the mans face.

"Well done child. You have learned both the powers of Justice and Mercy. You have passed the second test." Said Orion as a different colored light shined on Serena. It was red this time. "Feel the power flow within you, strength." Said Orion as the room suddenly went dark again. "This last test is the most difficult of all. The test of True Love." Said Orion as the room got completely dark once more. A trail of blue dirt etched a path which serena began to walk. A shadow of a man was at the end of the long trail which seemed to be getting longer by the second. Several monstrous beings began to block Serena's path. "How far will you go to find your true love Serena. Will you fight, or will you run?" Said Orion with a loud tone.

"Yes Serena, that was a sad day wasn't it? You wanted to stop him. You wanted to kill him for doing such a barbaric thing to your mother. Now is that time. The only way to get rid of your anger is to unleash it. You must do so Serena." Said Orion as Serena was her older self again but remained in the same place.

The man was slowing down as each knife entered his body until he suddenly fell onto the ground. He vanished in a cloud of smoke along with king Yami. "You have shown that he is not the one you love. Who you do love is only told by the gods child." Said orion as a small essence of light touched Serena. "You have passed the first test. Feel the first amount of power enter you, courage." The light filled Serena with hope. "Now for the second test, the test of anger and hatred. Then the final test, the test of Love." Said Orion as the room suddenly became dark again. "What is the one thing you hate the most in your life. The one thing that has caused so much pain that you would love to take it out of this world?" Said Orion.

Orion's voice echoed throughout the room. "Hahahahaha. Is this really what you are afraid of? Do you not love this man? Then fight your fear. Let your heart decide who you truly love." Said Orion as King Yami and the man suddenly drew their weapons. "If you do not want this than show them with your might that you do not."

Orion uses his power to open a massive door which leads into a completely dark room. He stares at Serena and tells her to walk to the center of the room. She walks slowly to the center of the room and notices her body getting heavier. She stands in the middle of the room. "Now, you will see what binds you. Your fear, your anger, your hatred. This will all be a dream, but listen to my voice as I guide you, this is only one of the 3 things you must accomplish." Said Orion as he suddenly vanishes.

Acira laughed at Serena, but got hit in the head by her for laughing. Orion led Acira and Serena to some chairs. "Sit." Said Orion as he sat in a chair. They both sat down and were served food from the servents. Acira ate his food quickly. "Master we must train quickly for Doraka lurks in the shadows and will not stop until he has the world in his grasp." Said Acira as he stood up. "You cannot be trained again Acira." Said Orion as he stood up. "You have had all the training of Baakuum temple, you must venture to the other known temples across the world to become a complete fighter." He said As he looked at Serena. "She is the only one I can train. Come follow me." Said Orion as Serena got up from her seat and began to follow Orion. Acira smiled at her and said. "Good luck princess."

Orion laughed. "Do you think that was Baakuum Temple?" Said Orion as he watched Serena Nod yes. He then laughed a slight bit before leading her and Acira to the top of the mountain. "This is a decoy version of Baakuum Temple." Said Orion as he led them to a door. "This is the real entrance. Here Doraka cannot destroy the temple due to the magic barrier we have protecting us. He thinks he destroyed the temple so he won't be back." Said Orion as he chanted a mantra that opened the door. Inside was a massively elegant temple filled with few people, with exceptional speed though.

Acira, orion and Serena watch as Baakuum Temple is completely destroyed by Doraka's Power. Acira tries to run up to him but is stopped by Orion. "He is too powerful right now Acira. You must fight him when you are stronger." He says as Acira stops. "We'll meet again Acira." Says Doraka as he suddenly disappears amongst the ruins.

Orion and Acira had risen to their feet. "I wish I could give you a hearty welcome, but now isn't the time for that." Said Orion as he rose to his feet and pulled out a magic wand. "That Wand." Said Doraka as he got in a defensive stance. A burst of energy blasted towards Doraka knocking him back. "But how?" Said Doraka as he took a few steps back. "The salkyutsi does exist, it has brother and sister weapons as well. They wield the power to defeat evil." Said Orion.