MSS: Yay! New story!
Genis: Why are you starting another...?
MSS: I'm almost done with What's So Great About the Prom Anyways?, so I decided to start my next one. And since only one person has voted in my poll, I picked this one because I already have the whole story written in my head.
Genis: Oh.
MSS: That should clear things up for everyone! Anyways, the prologue won't have that much humor in it since it basically sets up the story. But it gets better, I promise! And it will be updated weekly too!
Genis: Seriously? Is it the end of the world?
MSS: No, that's the story after this.
Genis: ...
MSS: I don't own anything. Actually, I think I'm the first to come up with this idea! Or post a story with it anyways. Read on!
Prologue
Noishe gently licked Anna on the cheek. She slowly opened her eyes. "Oh... Noishe..."
Anna's eyes suddenly went wide. "Lloyd!" She hurriedly unwrapped the bundle clutched to her chest. Seeing that she hadn't harmed Lloyd she breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed, her energy spent.
Noishe's eyes perked up at the sound of footsteps. Realizing she had no time, Anna held out Lloyd, still wrapped in a blanket. "Noishe, please protect him. Take care of him... since I am no longer able to do so..."
Noishe took the back of the blanket in his mouth and lifted it up. Anna carefully removed a pendant from around her neck and placed it around Lloyd's neck. "There... hopefully Kratos will find you..."
Sensing Anna was close to death, and hearing the footsteps speeding up, Noishe bounded off into the woods.
Anna smiled, knowing Lloyd was safe. "Goodbye... Lloyd..."
On top of the cliff, Kratos lay unconscious as a group of angels arrived, as well as Yggdrasill and Yuan.
Yggdrasill coolly gazed over the scene as Kvar approached. "Well?"
Kvar struggled to hide his rage as he stated, "The angelus project has yet to be found."
Yggdrasill raised his eyebrow. "Oh? Are you really that incompetent?"
Kvar mentally flinched at that icy remark. However he kept his face straight, determined not to show any weakness. So soon... as soon as the cruxis crystal is recovered it should be ready to be used in the Mana Canon. Then Rodyle and I shall take over Cruxis. And after I get rid of him, I shall finally take my place as the rightful ruler all half-elves. Afterwards we can rid ourselves of those meddling, inferior...
Kvar continued his inner rant as he strode off into the Iselia Ranch.
Forcystus shook his head in disgust. "I would watch out for him, Lord Yggdrasill. He's planning something."
Yggdrasill inclined his head towards Forcystus. "I realize that, however he has his uses. I have ordered Pronyma to keep tabs on him, so I will be forewarned if he tries anything. Not that he would succeed," Yggdrasill smirked.
Two angels carefully lifted Kratos up and warped back to Welgaia. Little did they know the thing everyone was searching for was right in front of them...
Noishe headed deeper into the forest. Stopping outside a cave, he glanced around the area. There was a stream not to far away, with a clearing on the other side. He saw berry bushes growing there, and some of the grape vines Iselia was known for.
Walking into the cave, Noishe saw it was fairly dry. He saw a speck of light further in. Walking towards it, he found an opening forming a natural balcony. He placed Lloyd down and strode towards the edge. He found himself looking down a cliff at the small village of Iselia.
The spot seemed perfect. Of course, he would have to watch Lloyd to make sure he didn't wander off and fall down the cliff, but it wasn't like he didn't do that already.
Noishe walked back to Lloyd and curled up around him. "From now on, I'm taking care of you. Humans are such vain and selfish creatures. Well... your parents were different, but now..." Noishe smiled, feeling pleased with the decision he made. "Since there is no other human I would trust with raising you, I'll do it myself. I will treat you like my own son."
Lloyd giggled and tugged on Noishe's fur. As usual he didn't understand Noishe, but Noishe knew he would soon be fluent.
MSS: The reason it's short is because it's a prologue. And since it's a prologue I will update again today or tomorrow. Anyways, the fun starts next chapter!
Preview:
"So, why are we doing this again?" Lloyd asked Noishe as they walked towards Iselia.
"As protozoans, it is our duty to protect the world. And since the recent attempts to regenerate the world have failed, I feel it is our duty to make sure one succeeds. Besides..." at this Noishe glanced slyly at Lloyd, "...the current Chosen of Mana is about your age, and you really should start thinking about choosing a mate-"
"Oh, come on Dad! Not now!" Lloyd yelled, blushing.