Corruption Crisis

Catherine then started to frown a little. "What's the matter Catherine???" Ryūsei concernly asked. "It's just that... In the future... I never met you in person or even bonded with you once...." She stated shocking everyone. "You weren't around in my childhood....." She added causing everyone to yell and scold Ryūsei.

"So where am I in the future???" Ryūsei asked. "You and grandma are no longer in the Elemental World. Father only told me stories about you and grandma and the adventures you guys have been" She then begins to tear up "And seeing you in person.... even if it's you from the past.... really makes me happy." She happily said as she shows a warm smile on her face.

~~~~ After a while of chatting ~~~~

"Well since everyone now knows each other we can now go back to the mission we started." Ryūshi spoke up breaking the silence.

"Mission???" Yuki curiously asked. "Catherine's friend was corrupted and started a rampage in the future, Unfortunately Catherine's friend travelled back in time to this timeline and is now currently hiding under our radar." Ryūsei replied.

"So that explains why the Crowned Dragons are here" Yuki replied.

"I'll have the Imperial Knights be on high alert tonight-" Shizen suggest but he was then Interrupted by Jikan. "It's probably best to keep this matters between us, The more people would know the more the timeline changes" Jikan pointed out and everyone nodded in response.

"Yuki, I have something to say" Shadow then whispers something to Yuki. Yuki then smiled causing the others to be more and more curious and she then happily spoke.

"Catherine, you'll be sleeping with us tonight, you're welcome to our house as well Ryūshi and Jikan." She happily suggested and the two Crowned Dragons quickly accept the offer.

But Catherine on the other hand was hesitant. "But....." Catherine muttered causing Yuki to look at her. "No "buts" Catherine, You may not be born yet into this world, But still you travel back in time or not, You're still going to listen to me young lady!!!!" Yuki yelled causing Catherine to agree in fear.

~~~ Inside Catherine's mind ~~~

"Grandma Yuki is still really scary even if she's younger.... In fact scarier....".

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"In the meantime, Ryūsei!!!!" Yuki then looks at Ryūsei. "Yes ma'am!!!!" Ryūsei replied but he was scared. "Go spend time with your granddaughter, you owe her a lot!!!" Yuki yelled causing Ryūsei to nod in fear.

The two Crowned Dragons then left in order to patrol around the Kingdom and the other went back to the Palace in order to prepare the guest rooms.

Ryūsei and Catherine on the other hand went around the Kingdom to have some fun. After a while the sun went down and they both decided to return back to the Palace where they would meet up with the others.

~~~ Outside The Palace ~~~

"The Palace hasn't change much at all" Catherine said with amazement. They then quickly saw Kasai and Sora waiting for them outside the Palace.

Kasai then quickly approaches them and he immiedietly asked Catherine. "Catherine I have a question, If it's okay??" He quickly asked causing both Ryūsei and Catherine to be confused.

"Sure, it's alright." Catherine happily replied. "How many kids do Sora and I have in the future??!!" Kasai happily teased as he suddenly grabs Sora's hand and pulls her closer to him.

Sora then blushes as Kasai teases her "K-K-Ka....s..sai!!! Not now...." Sora embarrassedly pouted as her face was red. Catherine was speechless and they decided to head inside.

They headed inside and they went to the living room where the rest of them were waiting. They then started to talk about the Corrupted Elementalist.

"As you should know, The threat we are dealing with is a Corrupted Elementalist with the Elemental Art known as "Imitate" Jikan stated causing Sora to raise her hand. "Yes?? Is there a question??" Jikan asked as he pointed his finger at Sora.

"How does an Elementalist get corrupted??" Sora asked and Catherine then looks at Jikan. "Jikan...is it really okay to tell them??" Catherine asked.

"Unfortunately we must, they must know what were dealing with." Jikan replied. "Then... can I tell them what Corruption is exactly." Catherine suggested and Jikan nodded in response.

Catherine then began to spoke.

Well, A few years ago the first sighting of corruption began....

After that multiple sightings occured at the past few months and It wasn't long before they found out the source to the problem.It was a Demon who began the Corruption outbreak.

The Demon takes advantage to Elementalist who was hurt, feels sad, humiliated or any negative emotions occured.

It takes advantage of the negative emotions and offers the Elementalist great power and enchantment...

But the Elementalist looses his self in the process and turns to a slave in the process.

"Is there a cure to this "Corruption" thing??" Yuki asked and Catherine nodded. "Well it isn't technically a cure but Every Corrupted Elementalist has a little gem hidden in there Corrupted form." Catherine replied. "If we shatter the gem, My friend will be free." She added.

"Unfortunately we don't know where the gem is located." Jikan stated out. "During Corruption, The Elemental Art of the Elementalist is gradually improve to the point where the limit is passed" Jikan added.

"Catherine, What's the name of the Elementalist." Yuki asked. "Chad Preston." Catherine replied.

"So what's the Elemental Art of the Corrupted Elementalist." Kasai asked.

"His Elemental Art is known as "Imitate", This Elemental Art has the ability to imitate someone else Elemental Art and cast the same spells." Catherine replied.

"Normally, Chad can only Imitate at least one Elemental Art per day, But thanks to the Corruption I don't know how many Elemental Arts he could imitate at once now." Catherine added.

"Also, We must be careful, He already imitated my Time Dragon Elemental Art." Jikan added. "Well that would be a problem, We can't use our Elemental Art that gradually Jikan". Ryūshi pointed out in annoyance.

"We'll have to resort to basic close combat" Jikan replied. "If we must" Ryūshi sighed. "This won't be easy though" Ryūshi added.

"Catherine do you know where the Corrupted Elementalist is located??" Kayosha asked. "Unfortunately... the day we arrive to this timeline..... We lost track of him." Catherine replied.

"Well it's alright, We'll find him eventually." Yuki stated. "There's something on my mind though....." Ryūshi stated causing the others to be more curious.

"What is it???" Ryūsei asked. "The Corrupted Elementalist imitated Jikan's Elemental Art and travelled back in time to this timeline." Ryūshi replied. "He must be trying to change something, Did something happen Jikan that would lead him to travel back??" Ryūshi asked.

"You know the rules Ryūshi, I'm not allowed to give any information about the future. Crowned Dragon or not I'm not allowed to leak out any information." Jikan replied. "If I say what will happen, it won't happen and the space time continuum will change." Jikan added.

"Well we just have to defeat him then how hard can it be" Ryūsei stated as he puts his hand over his head.

"Speaking of which, Catherine, What's your Elemental Art????" Yuki asked but unfortunately Catherine was hesitant to reply.

Catherine then looks at Jikan. "You can tell them what your Elemental Art is, It won't affect the timeline that well." Jikan happily said.

"If it's okay then.... My Elemental Art is the "Eclipse Dragon"." Catherine replied causing the others to have a big idea.

"Ryūsei, how about you have a little spar with Catherine." Shizen suggested. "What are you crazy!!" Ryūsei yelled in response.

"Are you scared of getting your butt kick by your granddaughter." Kasai teased causing Ryūsei to get pissed at him a little. "What no!!!!" Ryūsei replied.

"It's really okay.... We don't have to spar-" Catherine softly muttered but he was interrupted by Kayosha.

"You should Catherine, Ryūsei here has been slacking off this passed few weeks, He needs to prepare himself for the Grand Shōtotsu." Kayosha replied.

"I've...been.... practicing...." Ryūsei muttered. "It's settled then, Catherine against Ryūsei." Shadow happily said.

"This should be a sight to behold." Ryūshi happily said. "I have a bad feeling about this." Jikan slowly stated.

Ryūsei, Ryūshi, Jikan, Catherine Kasai, Sora, Yuki, Shizen, Shadow, and Kayosha left the living room and entered the training room.

Ryūshi volunteered to be the referee for the matcha and both Catherine and Ryūsei ready themselves.

"The match between Catherine and Ryūsei is about to begin, Elemental get ready, Once I give the signal the match will begin." Ryūshi stated.

As Ryūsei and Catherine ready there stances, The others were spectating from the spectators area.

"This will be exciting!!! I haven't seen Ryūsei fight in a long time." Kasai happily said as he was excited.

"I'm actually curious what his granddaughter is capable of doing." Sora replied and all of them began looking at them.

Ryūshi then started the match and immiedietly after he started the match Ryūsei immiedietly casted a spell.

"Meteor Dragon Photon Blade" Ryūsei then casted a spell and a sword then appeared in his hand.

Ryūsei then quickly dashes forward and launches an assault on Catherine. "Eclipse Dragon Moonlight Sonata!!!" Catherine then casted a spell and Catherine's hand was then covered with a blackish aura

Ryūsei was then infront of Catherine ready to attack her. Catherine then punches the ground releasing a tremendous shockwave from the impact and Ryūsei was hit by the shockwave and was knocked back by the spell.

"What was that!!!" Kasai yelled in shock on what he just saw. "She didn't even punched Ryūsei, But that spell enhanced her attacked that even if she attacked the surroundings you'd feel the power of her attacks." Sora stated but she was still completely in shock.

"That girl....her Elemental Art is off the charts!!" Kayosha complimented Catherine but she still was shock.

"Meteor Dragon Impact!!!!!" Ryūsei then casted a spell and a barrage of Meteor Dragon energy is headed straight for Catherine.

"Eclipse Dragon Moonlight Synergy (Fox)" Catherine then casted a spell and a mysterious black aura then surrounded her creating a fox like figure.

Catherine then reflects a couple of the Meteor Dragon energy using the tail made from the mysterious black aura.

"Amazing, you're already this powerful and you're still just a teenager." Ryūsei happily said. "Thanks" Catherine happily replied.

"Meteor Dragon Photon Fist!!!!" Ryūsei then casted a spell gathering a tremendous amount of Meteor Dragon energy in his right hand.

He then quickly dashes forward launching an assault on Catherine.

"Eclipse Dragon Moonlight Sonata" Catherine then casted a spell Catherine's hand was then covered with a blackish aura.

Catherine then launches an assault on Ryūsei. The two attacks collided and the impact of the two spells created a tremendous force knocking everyone back.