Deep within the ancient Archives of the Elemental Sages, dusty scrolls rested — scrolls that held the truth of powers long thought to be myths.
Riku, Mira, Taro, and Kira sat cross-legged in the hidden library while Master Kaito spoke solemnly.
"Before Aetheria was a land of floating islands, before the Celestial Scrolls were even written, there were greater forces at play," Kaito began.
"The Arcane Eyes and the Forbidden Fruits."
Riku's eyes widened.
"Arcane Eyes?" he repeated, confused.
Kaito nodded.
"The Arcane Eyes — or Dōjutsus — were rare gifts, passed through bloodlines. Each Eye grants a unique ability."
He unraveled the first scroll.
The Arcane Eyes of Aetheria:
Stormgaze: An eye that controls the weather and sees through storms and illusions. ☁️⚡
Soulpiercer: An eye that can see a person's spirit and weaken their elemental control. 👁️🔥
Chrono Sight: An eye that glimpses a few seconds into the future, predicting enemy moves. ⏳👀
Riku could hardly believe it.
"Are there any users left?" Mira asked.
Kaito's voice dropped low."There are rumors. Some say Malrik, the leader of the Umbral Hand, has awakened the Stormgaze..."
Everyone went quiet.
But Kaito wasn't finished.
He pulled out another ancient scroll, this one sealed in chains.
"And then... there were the Forbidden Fruits."
"Those who dared to eat a Spirit Fruit were granted immense power — at a price."
The Forbidden Fruits of Aetheria:
Flameheart Fruit: Control of pure fire, hotter than any natural flame. 🔥
Abyssal Bloom Fruit: Grow living plants and vines from any surface — including enemy bodies. 🌿😈
Skybreaker Fruit: The ability to fly and manipulate air at will. 🌬️🕊️
Stoneclaw Fruit: Skin becomes as hard as diamond, nearly indestructible. 🪨💪
"But beware," Kaito warned.
"Those who eat the Forbidden Fruits cannot swim in the seas of Aetheria. They will lose the blessing of water forever."
The team listened in awe.
New enemies could be Spirit Fruit Users.New allies might awaken Arcane Eyes.And Riku… might unlock even more power within himself.
The race for the Celestial Scrolls had just gotten a lot more dangerous.