I have a few quick notes before I start this chapter. One is, Piers is
known as Picard in my fics ^^; Sorry for all you people who know him as
Piers, but there's just something about Piers that I don't like. Not that I
have anything against him, I've just known Picard longer. And he's one of
the few characters where I like his Japanese name more than his English
name.
And second, I guess you can say this fic is partly Vilya's fault. This is what happens when Elena chats with Vil about Picard. I know that he never traveled in the game, but for this fic, he does. I have no idea where this fic is going to lead me, but I figured, might as well give it a try. And why I'm calling the fic "Innocence" I'll never know ^^;; but it seemed to work.
One more thing! (okay, I just sounded like Uncle from Jackie Chan right there... .;) I have no idea what the English version of Picard's djinn's are named. I know Fog's Japanese, and Shade's English. Or I got them backwards. And I do know that Picard has two djinn, so if anyone knows what two are his first ones, I'd appreciate it if you'd tell me. So, until I know, I'm calling them Shade and Fog. ^_^
Innocence
Premonition
Nine warriors...gathered for one destiny. The nine would be split, one half wanting to light the four Beacons, the other half trying to prevent that from ever taking place. And out of the nine, one would betray them...
*I must find that one warrior*
It wasn't often that the elder of his home clan would get a premonition. It was rare that any Mercury Adept would gaze into the mists veiling the future, normally only a right reserved for the Jupiter Adepts. If a Mecury Adept was able to have a premonition, there had to be a reason. There had to be a way to stop it.
But...how?
*If the lighthouses were lit...it would be in the hands of the gods. How could one child make a difference?*
***
The crisp, salty ocean air and the cold breezes in his sails had always helped him relax. He had always been driven to sail, away from the stifling traditions and responsitibilties of his homeland. Out into the freedom of wide open skies and an endless plain of deep sparkling blue that the ocean provided.
"Out sailing again Picard?"
Picard turned his head and smiled at the spririt of his Mecury Djinn, Shade. The tiny blue creature had formed on his shoulder, and was now regarding him with eyes as golden as his own. "Not just sailing, I'm on a quest this time."
"Of course." Fog appeared on his other shoulder. "On a quest for the impossible."
"I'd have to admit, finding a child of prophecy isn't going to be easy," Picard agreed, turning to watch the last mist shrouded glimpses of his home disappear beyond the horizon.
Shade shifted from one foot to the other. "You always made me wonder, Picard. Most Lemurians are forbidden to leave, and they're happy with that. And then there's you, allowed to roam freely...no wonder your parents worry about you."
"Father and Mother both know I can take care of myself. And if I could find the child..."
Fog stared at him. "And how are you supposed to manage that one? The elder said nothing else except he was a child. How are you supposed to be able to find one single child? You don't even know what he looks like, or where he is. Where are we supposed to start looking!"
Picard continued to stare out at the ocean. "I don't know, but I have this feeling I'll know when I see him," he noticed that Shade was mouthing every word he was saying. "Hey-"
"This is why I love traveling with you. You're so predictable."
"Why do I even put up with you two." Picard sighed.
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And yes! I know it's short. It's short for a reason. I'm working into plot, that's only the intro ^_^ Tell me what you think. I bet you'll never guess who the child is! Bwhahah!! Even though it's fairly obvious. And it's 3:30 in the morning, so I think I'll call it a night. So, review!!
And second, I guess you can say this fic is partly Vilya's fault. This is what happens when Elena chats with Vil about Picard. I know that he never traveled in the game, but for this fic, he does. I have no idea where this fic is going to lead me, but I figured, might as well give it a try. And why I'm calling the fic "Innocence" I'll never know ^^;; but it seemed to work.
One more thing! (okay, I just sounded like Uncle from Jackie Chan right there... .;) I have no idea what the English version of Picard's djinn's are named. I know Fog's Japanese, and Shade's English. Or I got them backwards. And I do know that Picard has two djinn, so if anyone knows what two are his first ones, I'd appreciate it if you'd tell me. So, until I know, I'm calling them Shade and Fog. ^_^
Innocence
Premonition
Nine warriors...gathered for one destiny. The nine would be split, one half wanting to light the four Beacons, the other half trying to prevent that from ever taking place. And out of the nine, one would betray them...
*I must find that one warrior*
It wasn't often that the elder of his home clan would get a premonition. It was rare that any Mercury Adept would gaze into the mists veiling the future, normally only a right reserved for the Jupiter Adepts. If a Mecury Adept was able to have a premonition, there had to be a reason. There had to be a way to stop it.
But...how?
*If the lighthouses were lit...it would be in the hands of the gods. How could one child make a difference?*
***
The crisp, salty ocean air and the cold breezes in his sails had always helped him relax. He had always been driven to sail, away from the stifling traditions and responsitibilties of his homeland. Out into the freedom of wide open skies and an endless plain of deep sparkling blue that the ocean provided.
"Out sailing again Picard?"
Picard turned his head and smiled at the spririt of his Mecury Djinn, Shade. The tiny blue creature had formed on his shoulder, and was now regarding him with eyes as golden as his own. "Not just sailing, I'm on a quest this time."
"Of course." Fog appeared on his other shoulder. "On a quest for the impossible."
"I'd have to admit, finding a child of prophecy isn't going to be easy," Picard agreed, turning to watch the last mist shrouded glimpses of his home disappear beyond the horizon.
Shade shifted from one foot to the other. "You always made me wonder, Picard. Most Lemurians are forbidden to leave, and they're happy with that. And then there's you, allowed to roam freely...no wonder your parents worry about you."
"Father and Mother both know I can take care of myself. And if I could find the child..."
Fog stared at him. "And how are you supposed to manage that one? The elder said nothing else except he was a child. How are you supposed to be able to find one single child? You don't even know what he looks like, or where he is. Where are we supposed to start looking!"
Picard continued to stare out at the ocean. "I don't know, but I have this feeling I'll know when I see him," he noticed that Shade was mouthing every word he was saying. "Hey-"
"This is why I love traveling with you. You're so predictable."
"Why do I even put up with you two." Picard sighed.
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And yes! I know it's short. It's short for a reason. I'm working into plot, that's only the intro ^_^ Tell me what you think. I bet you'll never guess who the child is! Bwhahah!! Even though it's fairly obvious. And it's 3:30 in the morning, so I think I'll call it a night. So, review!!