đź“– Whispers of the Moon
By Rapwizzy Debaron
Episode 41: The Five Sentinels Awaken
Juvia's heartbeat echoed in her ears.
The Five Lunar Sentinels.
Guardians of the Queen's soul.
Enemies of anything—or anyone—that threatened her rebirth.
And now… they were coming for her.
"I thought you were protecting us," Ha-jun said sharply, blade raised toward Lysian.
"I was," Lysian replied grimly. "But you acted too soon. Now everything is out of balance. The Queen's essence has fully awakened in Juvia before the final Sigil was meant to bond."
"She chose me," Juvia said, stepping forward despite the tremble in her legs. "I didn't force this."
Lysian looked into her glowing silver eyes. "And now you'll be hunted."
A chill passed over them as the wind shifted.
Suddenly, the forest around the lake grew quiet—too quiet.
Not a single insect, not a rustling leaf.
Then… a bell rang in the distance. Once. Twice. Five times.
And the ground cracked.
From the trees emerged five shadows, each radiating with lunar energy. They moved silently, gracefully—yet with the weight of ancient power. Their robes shimmered like woven moonlight, and each bore a distinct weapon:
The first carried a curved glaive with symbols etched in flame.
The second, a staff of ice that froze the grass at her feet.
The third wielded a bow made of stardust, her eyes blind yet all-seeing.
The fourth walked barefoot, his hands wrapped in bandages soaked with light.
And the fifth… wore no face. Just a hood and a dark blade that whispered in tongues.
Ha-jun instinctively moved in front of Juvia, shielding her.
"Step aside," said the Sentinel with the bow. Her voice was soft but absolute. "The vessel must return. She does not belong to herself."
"She belongs to no one," Ha-jun growled.
"We do not wish to harm her," the Sentinel with the staff added. "But if she resists…"
"We fight," Juvia interrupted, stepping forward, her hair billowing with silver light. "I won't let the Queen use me to destroy this world. If that means defying you—so be it."
The lead Sentinel—the hooded one—tilted his head. "Then so be it."
In an instant, they attacked.
Flames erupted around them as the glaive swept through the air. Ha-jun blocked the strike with his blade, but the force flung him back. Ice formed beneath Juvia's feet, locking her in place.
Lysian moved fast, intercepting two of the Sentinels with a burst of dark feathers, shouting, "Run! I'll hold them off!"
"No!" Juvia screamed, breaking the ice with a burst of her inner light. The Moon Queen's power surged through her veins—unstable but powerful.
She raised her hand and summoned the Lunar Blade, slashing through the frozen magic, turning it to mist.
The bow-wielding Sentinel fired a shot aimed at her chest—but Ha-jun reappeared, catching it mid-air with his sword.
They fought as one—back to back.
But the Sentinels were relentless.
Every strike Ha-jun blocked, another came from a different angle. Every shield Juvia formed shattered under ancient strength. And all the while, whispers filled the air:
> "Surrender the vessel."
"Let the Queen rise."
"You were never meant to resist."
Juvia's vision blurred. Her pulse raced.
Then—
BOOM.
A shockwave tore through the battlefield.
The Sentinels froze mid-attack.
Golden light exploded from Juvia's body, forming a ring around her. Her eyes turned pure white. The voice of the Moon Queen spoke through her lips:
> "They are not yet ready. Leave them."
The Sentinels dropped to one knee… and vanished.
Just like that.
Juvia collapsed into Ha-jun's arms, trembling.
"She... she took over me," she whispered. "For a moment, I wasn't in control."
Ha-jun tightened his hold on her. "But you fought her off. You're still here."
Lysian approached, bruised but alive. "They'll return. Stronger. Smarter. Next time, she may not let go so easily."
"What now?" Juvia asked.
Lysian glanced at the horizon, where the next moon was beginning to rise.
> "Now we find the Third Sigil—before the Queen does."
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To be continued…
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⚔️ Who are the Sentinels truly loyal to—the Queen… or the prophecy?
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