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Derran walked over to where he saw the light appear from. Derran made his way around the castle grounds to the point of interest and found nothing. Strangely, Derran would figure something had to have happened from this. It can't be nothing but just a light show could it? No, it wouldn't make any sense at all. There must have been some sort of reaction to this event and Derran decided to investigate the area. If something appeared perhaps it left clues or some sort of evidence. Derran wandered not too far from where the light appeared and searched for anything strange. It seemed nothing was out of the ordinary which served to frustrate Derran even more. Derran wished he thought to bring potions while he was there for Lineage. At the moment all he could think about was being there in the fight. For once, what he always dreamed about happeninng became a reality. Derran was there and he was going to save Radiant Garden from the forces of darkness. He was going to become the hero he wanted to be. Yet, his dream turned into a nightmare. The enemies he faced where much more powerful than he could imagine. He has heard of powerful warriors of darkness that could call forth the Heartless because of the evil in their hearts. Derran never imagined they actually still existed.

What a foolish hope. Of course they would still exist, as long as their is darkness in every heart some will allow to consume them. Perhaps Derran didn't think they would show themselves right in front of the Alliance. Oh how wrong he was. These enemies are not only powerful but audacious as well. They will attempt anything just to destroy the light. Derran's mind kept on trailing back to their fight...the words they spoke...did the keywielders fall? Derran began to doubt it but, what if it is possible? How did they do it? All of this was troubling and still no sign about where or what the flash of light was all about. Derran searched the grounds and a bit beyond and still found nothing. What just happened here? Derran began to growl in frustration. "Fine!" "Whatever it was it doesn't matter now." "I'm sure whatever happened Rania and Azoth took care of it." "The only thing that matters now is that I resume my training." "The enemy is strong and I must become stronger...," Derran paused,"...I won't let whatever happened to the Land of Departure happen here." Derran spoke to himself.

Derran stared up at the sky from where the light shone down. Maybe what happened was a sign. Perhaps something was telling him to become stronger, to carry on the strength of the light. Perhaps he should leave Radiant Garden and track down Nazo or Maverick. Why should he wait for them to show themselves again? If they decided to appear again that would most certainly mean they are ready to finish them off. Derran isn't going to stand around and wait for death, he needs to become stronger and find those that dared to attack his home and make them pay. Derran then began to consider the others. It wouldn't be all that wise if he went by himself. He should bring Rania and Azoth along as well. They are strong and if they too become stronger then perhaps they can defeat them next time. Well at least they could overwhelm one of them. If Nazo and Maverick joined forces again, together they are too much but separate, they stand a better chance. Then comes the next problem, where are they? Even if he manages to drag Rania and Azoth along how are they going to find them? It's not like they can just walk around the next corner and find them standing there. There's got to be a better way to handle things.

All of his time thinking Derran began to gain feeling back in his shoulder. It seems the potion has ran it's course and although they might not like it, it's time for Derran to continue. It's time to initiate a plan. First Derran needs to find Rania and Azoth and tell them what's they should do next. Yet, where could they be? They're not here meaning they already investigated this place. Could they be back at base? Maybe. Derran decided to head back to the base, hopefully he could find them there.