KnightsofDoma

Disclaimer: I don't own FFXI Online, Square Soft does. I just pay them 13 buck a month so I can play their wonderful game. I guess I kind of own Evalyne because I created her on my computer. I have permission from the players of Gilgamesh to use their name and images.

It all began with a stone, or so the legend says.

In ages past, a sentient jewel, enormous and beautiful, banished the darkness. Its many-colored light filled with world with life and brought forth mighty gods.

Bathed in that life, the world entered an age of bliss until, after a time the gods fell into slumber. That world was called Vana'diel.

Chapter 1: The Journey Begins

The sun had shown beautifully down on the young Mithra's face; her tanned skin glistened in it she smiled as the wind blew back her wily red-hair. She shouldered her pack going over in her mind what she needed for her trip. She started a walk toward the auction house for the remainder of the supplies she needed when a voice stopped her march.

"Eva!" The cat ears atop the young Mithra's head swirled toward the voice calling out her name. "Evalyne!" Evalyne turned toward the voice.

Her blue eyes sparkled with joy upon seeing the young paladin that held her heart. She smiled and waved at him. "Eva, there you are." The young Elvaan panted. He was wearing his favorite armor, which was blue and silver chain mail. He was stooped over catching his breath, his almond eyes shinning lovingly at her. "Glad I caught you in Sandy."

Evalyne smiled at him "Waveren, What are you doing back from Kazham? I thought you where going Mandy hunting." Waveren stood up having caught his breath. Evalyne only came up to about his chest.

"I just heard from Bellal via Link pearl that you where going avatar hunting again, and without me." He said looking down at the Mithra that was getting supplies from the vender.

Damn it Bell I told u to keep your month shut! She thought angrily at the Hume and leader of the KnightsofDoma Linkshell. "Wonder what made him say that? Probably drank too much again, you know how Humes are."

Waveren smiled knowingly "No cause Kssin asked if you got the Yag drinks he sent you."

Evalyne cursed under her breath. Waveren placed an arm around the Mithra's small form. "I'm coming with you this time. I won't have my wife running off into the unknown to get eaten by mage-loving goblins."

She narrowed her eyes at him, her ears perking up. "I'm only going through West Ronfaure, La Thaine Plateau, then Valkrum, and I'll be in the town of Selbina. All three places I could run could run around with nothing but my tunic on and still wouldn't be hurt. The worse thing I could get would be getting sunburned while I'm running threw the dunes to get to Selbina."

She tilted her head to the side and looked at him questionably, her tail swishing from side to side. "I've run past there a million times before; why do u want to come with me this time?"

At his lack of answer Eva figured something was up, but she wasn't going to push for it. She shrugged "The journey would be less lonely with you traveling with me, love." She pushed herself flush against him, wrapping her tail around his leg "We could even…"

Waveren stopped her right there before she made a scene right in front of the auction house. He gentle pulled the Mithra's tail from his leg, as a few adventurers chuckled at the couple. "Let's get going I don't want to fight any undead at night" He ushered her towards the Chocobo Stables. Evalyne smiled happily and gave the stable man some Gil for the bird that would take them across the planes.

Sazuka wiped the sweat from her brow. The weather in Valkrum Dunes was always hot making her short black hair plaster to her face. "Sazuka go for it the mages are all rested up" A voice no higher than a whisper called out from the party pearl

She nodded and took out her boomerang; she took careful aim and threw it as hard as she could. With a grunt of anger the target, a goblin came after Sazuka. The tall Elvaan maiden ran as fast as her long legs would carry her to the tree line. "Now!" She yelled.

Soon a Paladin, Monk, and Red Mage came out of the bush attacking the surprised foe. Sazuka turned around, taking the dagger from her belt, joined in the attack. The goblin didn't stand a chance against the party of four fighters, a White Mage, and Black Mage. Sazuka bent down and rummaged through the corpse. She after all was a thief, and a VERY good one.

She waved goodbye to her former party members and headed back towards the town of Selbina. Selbina was a port town so many adventurers came through everyday. The town was a natural harbor, and a fiery ran to Mhaura, another port town, everyday. Sazuka ran past the outpost, dodging a few rabbits as she ran by. Almost there hope I make it before nightfall. Sazuka had closed her eyes in a shudder and failed to realize that she ran right into a goblin. The beast grunted in protest and pulled out its sword for an attack.

Sazuka could take on a goblin if she was in a party, but by herself was useless. She turned and made a beeline for the port town.

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Sazuka yelled out in pain as a blow from the hit her again in the back. On the way to town another goblin decided to join in her pursuit. "Help!" she cried out knowing full well that she probably wouldn't make it.

"Hold still I can't cure you if your running" A voice from behind her cried out. Sazuka stopped waiting to feel another blow from the goblin's sword, but none came. Suddenly she was engulfed in a warm fuzzy feeling, and felt her wounds being healed. Sazuka turned around in a jerk when she heard the goblin grunt in pain. There before she stood the most gorgeous Elvaan she had ever seen. His back was turned to her but she could see his silver hair flowing to his shoulders. His muscles under his chain mail flexed as he slashed and hacked away at the goblin. Sazuka failed to notice where the other goblin went, but she didn't care.

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Evalyne and Waveren were riding along when they heard the shout of pain, then cry for help. The paladin's code told Waveren to fight for those who can't fight for themselves. Waveren readily hopped of his Chocobo and ran after the maiden. Evalyne sighed and released her Chocobo also. Damn goblins. She thought angrily, summoning Titan to attack the other goblin while Waveren healed the injured girl.

"I can't thank you enough for saving me, back there." Sazuka bowed in appreciation. "By the way my name is Sazuka." Waveren returned the bow and stuck out his hand, which she in turn held out hers.

"Waveren, and it was no problem" they shook hands "and this is your other savior, Eva..." Waveren turned around to see Evalyne taking down other goblins, and being cheered on by a group of recruit adventurers. "Evalyne" Waveren sighed. Evalyne bowed to the crowd and make her way back up to the two. "Evalyne, this is Sazuka, the girl we saved. Sazuka, this kitty is Evalyne."

"Hi" Evalyne said to Sazuka, and then turned to Waveren. "Let's go before we miss the ship" Waveren nodded then turned to Sazuka and bowed. Evalyne took his hand and lead him into town where she could get some must needed rest while waiting for the boat.

Sazuka smiled to herself. "Looks like I'm going on a boat trip, to catch me something, and it's not fish." She laughed and followed to couple into town.