A Forbidden Bond
Chapter I: A Festive Night
Two weeks have passed since Quanlee was defeated and since then Evann and his friends have been titled the Guardian Force. Yes, the team as kept together because there were people who disliked the new alliance between the Nortis and Arcadians, and would do anything they could to break it. During the weeks that passed Evann did much thinking and for some reason he chose to return home for a short time. His friends chose to join him, because they we're all getting bored with the town they were stationed in. It was at Evann's home that a bond that many would not agree with would begin to form.
It is night and all are a sleep, but Evann stands awake behind his house gazing at a grave stone...
"Dad...so much has happened since you died. I only wish you were here to hear my stories as I once listened to yours when I was little. I know you were probably worried; I was pretty much left to raise myself when died six years ago," Evann said sadly as a tear begin to drip down his eye, "Why did you have to get in the way!" he said as he fell to his knees, "I was supposed to die not you! I was the one they were after! They wanted my life not yours! Both you and mom you died before you even told me why! Why was I so important? Why was it so important that I live and for you, mother to die! Why...why!" He hit the ground angrily as cried when he heard a familiar voice from behind him. He turned around and there stood a girl no order then him in white and blue skirt, blue under shirt, and pants, the gentle night blaze blowing through her light blond hair.
"Evann..."
"Lutina, why are up this late?" Evann asked hiding his face while he dried his tears.
"I could ask you the same thing," she replied, "Why were you crying just now?"
"WHAT! Me crying! Don't ridiculous, I never cry!"
She just looked at him as he walked by her towards the door, "I'm going to bed, see you in the morning,"
She watched him leave and then went to the grave and read the name. She gasped and then turned around, but Evann was already inside. She too went inside leaving the grave where it lay.
The next day Evann awoke from his sleep as if he seen a ghost. He dressed him self in his usual attire of white shirt, dark blue pants and blue and yellow jacket and then joined his friends for breakfast. It was here that Lutina brought up something that Evann that course his Friends to worry.
"Evann..." she began, "Evann tell me what was you're father like?"
Everyone stopped eating as Evann looked at her with pause, "He's dead." Evann replied coldly.
"Yeah, I know that, but what kind of person was he like?" Lutina asked, "I mean he was a Ranger wasn't he. How good was he? Was he well known?"
"He's dead that's all you need to know; that's all any of you need to know," he said angrily as he got up from the table, "I done eating I'll be waiting for you guys when you're done. Don't forget to clean up we leave as soon you're ready," he then took his planet cleaned and then left.
"Whoa...that was strange," Myam said.
"Lutina, why did you ask him about his father?" Jaid asked curiously.
"I was just curious that's all?" Lutina said.
"Looks like you upset him by asking?" Titto said.
"Not everyone wishes to speak of lost loved ones," Ulk said, "We should leave him be about that subject,"
"I don't know, we've all learned a lot about each other sense we first joined up, but...Evann has always been so I don't know, secretive about himself," Carmyne said.
"Carmyne has a point, all we really know about him is that he's one the youngest Rangers and few other things, but really don't anything about his past," Brandol pointed out.
"That may be true, but we shouldn't force him to speak about it when he doesn't want to. He'll tell us when he is ready," Ulk said.
They all agreed and then Lutina suddenly got up, cleaned her plant and then went out back. There she found Evann standing over the grave once more. She walked closer to him and stood behind him.
"Evann, I'm sorry if I upset, but your father, he..." she began.
"He died because of me," Evann said sadly and coldly.
"Evann..." Lutina said.
"My past is something I can't revel to anyone. My past will remain hidden for everyone's shake." Evann said coldly.
"Evann, but..." Lutina said. Evann looked at her and then began walking back around to the front of his house, "...your father is a Hero to Arcadians," she finished. She watched him leave and then gazed at the grave again. She couldn't help but star at the name on the grave for she knew about the person buried their. She followed after Evann a few moments later, where the others were waiting for her.
"Lutina's here now, so what do we do next head back to Locca?" Myam asked
"That's up our leader here, so Evann, what do you say?" Ulk asked.
Evann was silent for awhile, "While what do you guys want to do?"
Everyone looked at each other and then...
"While I'd like see more of the Nortis lands!" Myam suggested cheerfully.
"I agree with Myam, let's go some place fun. We've been working so much I'm starting to forget what it means!" Titto said smiling.
"Well then! If it's fun you guys want than let's go to Koto, their having a Festival to celebrate the end of the war. It starts in a few days; if we hurry we should be able to make it in time to get rooms at the inn," Carmyne suggested.
"Sounds interesting, we should go," Ulk said.
"I agree, it would be a pretty good learning experience for us Arcadians," Jaid said with a smile.
"I'll go with whatever the team decides," Lutina said.
"Alright then so it's agreed, we leave for Koto!" Evann ordered. They left without delay knowing nothing of the two figures following them from a far.
Evann and his friends traveled the road towards the city of Koto. Their Arcadian friends found what they saw to very interesting. They found that besides the houses the Nortis people lived no differently from their own. Three days pass and they arrive in the town of Koto, they headed straight for the inn and were recognized by the innkeeper, as it turned out they were seen as heroes in Koto and were given some of the best rooms in the inn for free as while as a free meal. During dinner they talked about one another, but when it was Evann's turn he closed the subject and went to bed. The others didn't bother to ask why, but it was beginning to concern them. That night before going to bed they spoke of Evann with great worry and concern.
"Is it just me or does anyone else here get the feeling Evann's hiding something?" Brandol asked curiously.
"Though, I know it's not my business but he has been acting very strange lately. Last night I woke to hear him talking in his sleep," Ulk said.
"What was he saying?" Titto asked.
"I couldn't understand much, but here him mention father. I'm guessing he was dreaming of his father's death, and early this morning he was very pale and in cold swat from the looks of things. I'm sure you all noticed it as while," Ulk explained.
"Now, that you mention it yes. He must have had a pretty bad dream," Myam said.
"Lutina, during the trip you've spent the most time with Evann, has he said anything to you?" Jaid asked.
"No," Lutina replied, "He doesn't say anything to anyone about his problems."
"I think I have an idea that may get him to open up, but I'm, going to need you're corporation Lutina," Carmyne said.
"Sure anything to help, but what does it require me to do," Lutina asked.
"Well..." Carmyne said as she drew everyone closer and whispered to plan to them all.
"WHAT!" Lutina yelled, "You have to be kidding! There's no way I'm doing that,"
"Come on Lutina, all you have to do is send a day with him alone, it's not like it's going to kill you," Carmyne said.
"I agree with Carman what's the worst that could happen?" Myam said.
"Then why do it?" Lutina asked loudly!
"I'm two years young then him!" Myam said, "Besides, he'd think he was babysitting if I did it,"
"Then, why don't you do it, Carmyne, it's you're idea!" Lutina yelled.
"I'm four years older then him and much too mature for him," Carmyne replied.
"And don't bother asking why we can't do it," Brandol said.
"It has to be done by a female one he knows and you're the only we have whose his age. Even if you two are from different races," Ulk said.
"I think I agree with Lutina, I mean, she's Arcadian and he's Nortis. Want people point," Jaid said.
"Evann, could care less what other people think," Titto said, "Besides Jaid, you were for this plan a moment ago,"
"That was before I knew Lutina would have to be the one to do it," Jaid grumbled under his breath.
"Come on Lutina, it's not like you're going out on a date with him. You're just going to try and spend a day with and she what you can find out about his past," Myam said, "It's not like you're going to fall in love are something."
Lutina was silent for awhile then, "Fine, I'll do it, but you all owe me, BIG! Very Big!"
"Great, then let's get to bed, I'm bushed," Brandol said.
They all went up the stairs and went to bed, but Lutina, had a hard time getting any rest. After an hour of staring into the darkness of her room she closed her eyes and went to sleep.
Upon morning's arrival everyone gathered down stairs had breakfast and then spoke of their plans for the day...
"They festival's already started, so what do you guys what to do?" Evann asked.
"Carmyne's going to show, Titto and me around city a little while meet you guys later on tonight," Myam said. Then she Carmyne, and Titto left.
"There's a combat Tournament being held, soldiers can't enter but I figure it'll be pretty interesting to watch, see yah later," Brandol said as he left.
"I heard there a magnificent library here Koto, Jaid and myself going to check it out we'll see you later on," Ulk said and he then grabbed Jaid and pulled him out of the inn.
"I guess that just leaves the two of us, Evann," Lutina said.
"I guess, so what are you going to do?" Evann asked.
"Well, since neither of us have anything to do why not spend it together," Lutina suggest blushing embarrassingly.
"Might as while, nothing else to do," Evann said.
The two left the inn and went out into the city. They walked side by side not close of course. They walked through the city of Koto gazing about the wonders they saw. They to walked, until they came to the games; there they were asked by the owners of the booths to play some of the games. The two played a few games and won them all. They didn't accept any prizes accept for a small locket Evann won and put in his pocket. The two continued to enjoy the festival. Lutina surprisingly had soon forgotten about the plan and soon found herself acting out of her character. Evann found himself acting the same way. They enjoyed the festival together from morning to night. It was the strangest site however among the people that day. A Nortis and Arcadian, though there was peace between the countries there had still been no real interaction between the two races of people. The two stand now on a bridge as it stands above a river, basking in the light of the dusk sky.
"I can't remember the last time I had this much fun?" Lutina said smiling.
"I take you're enjoying yourself?" Evann asked smiling.
"Yes, I never knew Nortis held such interesting festivals. I used to be told so many stories about them and none of them were likeable," she said sadly.
"What were you told?" Evann asked.
"I was always told that Nortis were monsters, whose lands reeked with machines and defiled the planet. I was told they could never be trusted and I was raised to hate them, but when I first came here I saw something different. Your people they aren't really what my people said they were. They're much different from my own kind, at all," she smiling lovingly, "Evann what were you told about Arcadians?"
"As I said to the others when we all first met, I could give a damn about our differences. My father always told me that one should judged by their actions and what's in their heart. He said one should never be judged by the blood in their vines. Even the cruelest of villains can put on a mask and hide their true salves. My mother said the same thing all the time, but because of their way of thinking they weren't very well liked. My father was once a General in the Nortis Army; he hated the idea of the war. He often wondered why it was even being fought. There wasn't even a point to it. He was thrown out of the army when he and a couple of the Nortis army's top brass tried to conduct secret peace negotiations with some of Arcadia's council men.
"I heard about that, the plans were discovered and the council men involved were kicked out of the Arcadian government," Lutina said.
"After Dad was thrown out of the army he went back to being a ranger and returned home. After a few years though..." he stopped and stood straight up.
"Evann..."
"I don't want to talk it any more,"
"...I understand, it must be pretty painful to speak of your father after everything that has pasted," she said kindly. She closed her eyes for a moment and then, "Why don't we had back to the inn now,"
"Sure,"
They two started back as the dusk turned to night and paper lanterns were lit along the streets. They came to the city square just as the moon had risen and there they found people dancing in the light of the lanterns. They stopped and watched the people as they danced to the music. They don't what came over them, but they suddenly they found themselves in the square dancing as while. The two blushed as they dance that night. They were nervous and a little embarrassed, but as time past they relaxed and enjoyed it. They didn't stop dancing until the music finally stopped late into the night and people started heading home. Evann and Lutina also started on their way back to the inn once more. They walked side by side and looked at each other as they walked through the night street. The only people who were left out were couples holding hands and enjoying the peaceful night. The two didn't arrive at the inn until late passed dinner time they entered and found that their friends had already returned and were in bed. The two walked up the stairs and stood before at the top of them...
"It was fun today," Evann said smiling.
"Yeah, but it did feel a little uncomfortable. There were people staring at us almost all day especially during the dance," Lutina said smiling, "I can't blame them though; it must have been a pretty strange site, a Nortis and an Arcadian together like that,"
"Yeah," Evann laughed. He smiled and the two looked at one another, "Tomorrow we'll have to start heading back to Locca. I have a feeling Diene has a few assignments waiting for us,"
"Yeah, so I'll see you in the morning, good night Evann,"
"Yeah, good night Lutina,"
The two went to their separate rooms. Noticing only a little the bond that was beginning to form between them, but they also didn't notice the two figures on the first floor of the room.
"A Nortis and an Arcadian, I think I'm going to be sick,"
"I thought they'd never go to sleep,"
"So are we going to get the done and over with. We should take them all out before it's too late,"
"Patients my friend, I have a feeling this bond between Evann and Lutina may prove useful. It could very well be the one thing cable of helping us in give war a little push..."
Upon morning's arrival Evann and his friends ate a quick meal and then left for Locca, but upon their arrival they were greeted by a small unit of guards and at the front was a man in a Colonel garments.
"Ranger Evann, leader of the Guardian Force?" the Colonel said
"Yeah that's me," Evann replied.
"You're under arrest," Colonel said.
"WHAT! Under what charge?" Evann asked angrily.
"Under the charge of being a Arcadian spy," the Colonel said.
"That's preposterous!" Ulk said.
"The Arcadian Council would never break a Treaty!" Jaid said angrily, "What proof do you have this!"
"High General Rynos has sent out a warrant on your arrest, all evidence will be shown at the trail. Evann, you are to come along quietly or by force is necessary," the Colonel said.
Brandol reached for his sword, but Evann looked at him and then at the Colonel, "Fine I'll come along quietly, but what about my friends?"
"Until this mass is worked the rest of the Guardian Force is restricted to Locca. You are not to leave this village under any conditions what so ever. Evann come," Colonel ordered as he and his man took Evann away. Lutina though stopped Evann.
"Evann you can't just go like this, we know you're innocent," Lutina said.
"Yeah but if I resist then you guys could end up in the same position, just stay in Locca until this cleared up," Evann ordered.
"But what if doesn't and you're found guilty?" Carmyne asked, "The punishment for treason is death!"
"Then I won't go down without a fight. If I'm found guilty all of you are get out of here and escape to Arcadia and explained to them what happened. It's most likely this Rynos guy is trying to restart the war. If that's the case they'll need you guys' help,"
"But Evann." Lutina said.
"Lutina! If I am executed you know what they'll get from my remains. You, Carmyne and the others have to get the other two to Arcadia if that happens!" Evann said.
"But..." Myam said.
"Come on let's go," Colonel said pushing Evann forward.
Lutina and the others could nothing but watch as their friend was taken away. They later enter the village and with the Tavern were the all sat with confusion and worry.
"I don't get why would they accuse Evann of being a spy?" Jaid said.
"Do you think it could be true?" Myam asked.
"Of course not, like Evann said it's probably just being done as an excuse to restart the war between Nortis and Arcadia and considering the kind of person some of the High Generals are I don't doubt it," Carmyne explained, "Though I hate to admit it in our government money talks a lot and power is valued more then gold,"
"Who is this Rynos guy anyway?" Titto said.
"Rynos is one of the five High Generals that rule Nortis under the command of the Supreme General, Tovu," Carmyne said.
"The Supreme General holds the real power, and is the real ruler of Nortis, but he's recently become sick," Brandol explained.
"Tovu is kind hearted man and well loved by our people, but the High Generals on the other hand don't consider themselves honored to work under him. They'd sacrifice an entire city if would win then victory. They're not very well liked amongst some of the other soldiers, but there are some who'd give their lives for them," Carmyne explained.
"So, they're using Evann as pawn to restart the war, but why use Evann, why not one of us Arcadians" Ulk asked.
Lutina had been silent this whole time until now, "Because..." she began when the door was suddenly flung open and entered two people they all knew very well.
"The to that lies in Evann's past, his father's past,"
"We'll explained everything to you, but we won't have much time,"
"Diene, and KORTIZ!" everyone said shockingly.
Chapter I: A Festive Night
Two weeks have passed since Quanlee was defeated and since then Evann and his friends have been titled the Guardian Force. Yes, the team as kept together because there were people who disliked the new alliance between the Nortis and Arcadians, and would do anything they could to break it. During the weeks that passed Evann did much thinking and for some reason he chose to return home for a short time. His friends chose to join him, because they we're all getting bored with the town they were stationed in. It was at Evann's home that a bond that many would not agree with would begin to form.
It is night and all are a sleep, but Evann stands awake behind his house gazing at a grave stone...
"Dad...so much has happened since you died. I only wish you were here to hear my stories as I once listened to yours when I was little. I know you were probably worried; I was pretty much left to raise myself when died six years ago," Evann said sadly as a tear begin to drip down his eye, "Why did you have to get in the way!" he said as he fell to his knees, "I was supposed to die not you! I was the one they were after! They wanted my life not yours! Both you and mom you died before you even told me why! Why was I so important? Why was it so important that I live and for you, mother to die! Why...why!" He hit the ground angrily as cried when he heard a familiar voice from behind him. He turned around and there stood a girl no order then him in white and blue skirt, blue under shirt, and pants, the gentle night blaze blowing through her light blond hair.
"Evann..."
"Lutina, why are up this late?" Evann asked hiding his face while he dried his tears.
"I could ask you the same thing," she replied, "Why were you crying just now?"
"WHAT! Me crying! Don't ridiculous, I never cry!"
She just looked at him as he walked by her towards the door, "I'm going to bed, see you in the morning,"
She watched him leave and then went to the grave and read the name. She gasped and then turned around, but Evann was already inside. She too went inside leaving the grave where it lay.
The next day Evann awoke from his sleep as if he seen a ghost. He dressed him self in his usual attire of white shirt, dark blue pants and blue and yellow jacket and then joined his friends for breakfast. It was here that Lutina brought up something that Evann that course his Friends to worry.
"Evann..." she began, "Evann tell me what was you're father like?"
Everyone stopped eating as Evann looked at her with pause, "He's dead." Evann replied coldly.
"Yeah, I know that, but what kind of person was he like?" Lutina asked, "I mean he was a Ranger wasn't he. How good was he? Was he well known?"
"He's dead that's all you need to know; that's all any of you need to know," he said angrily as he got up from the table, "I done eating I'll be waiting for you guys when you're done. Don't forget to clean up we leave as soon you're ready," he then took his planet cleaned and then left.
"Whoa...that was strange," Myam said.
"Lutina, why did you ask him about his father?" Jaid asked curiously.
"I was just curious that's all?" Lutina said.
"Looks like you upset him by asking?" Titto said.
"Not everyone wishes to speak of lost loved ones," Ulk said, "We should leave him be about that subject,"
"I don't know, we've all learned a lot about each other sense we first joined up, but...Evann has always been so I don't know, secretive about himself," Carmyne said.
"Carmyne has a point, all we really know about him is that he's one the youngest Rangers and few other things, but really don't anything about his past," Brandol pointed out.
"That may be true, but we shouldn't force him to speak about it when he doesn't want to. He'll tell us when he is ready," Ulk said.
They all agreed and then Lutina suddenly got up, cleaned her plant and then went out back. There she found Evann standing over the grave once more. She walked closer to him and stood behind him.
"Evann, I'm sorry if I upset, but your father, he..." she began.
"He died because of me," Evann said sadly and coldly.
"Evann..." Lutina said.
"My past is something I can't revel to anyone. My past will remain hidden for everyone's shake." Evann said coldly.
"Evann, but..." Lutina said. Evann looked at her and then began walking back around to the front of his house, "...your father is a Hero to Arcadians," she finished. She watched him leave and then gazed at the grave again. She couldn't help but star at the name on the grave for she knew about the person buried their. She followed after Evann a few moments later, where the others were waiting for her.
"Lutina's here now, so what do we do next head back to Locca?" Myam asked
"That's up our leader here, so Evann, what do you say?" Ulk asked.
Evann was silent for awhile, "While what do you guys want to do?"
Everyone looked at each other and then...
"While I'd like see more of the Nortis lands!" Myam suggested cheerfully.
"I agree with Myam, let's go some place fun. We've been working so much I'm starting to forget what it means!" Titto said smiling.
"Well then! If it's fun you guys want than let's go to Koto, their having a Festival to celebrate the end of the war. It starts in a few days; if we hurry we should be able to make it in time to get rooms at the inn," Carmyne suggested.
"Sounds interesting, we should go," Ulk said.
"I agree, it would be a pretty good learning experience for us Arcadians," Jaid said with a smile.
"I'll go with whatever the team decides," Lutina said.
"Alright then so it's agreed, we leave for Koto!" Evann ordered. They left without delay knowing nothing of the two figures following them from a far.
Evann and his friends traveled the road towards the city of Koto. Their Arcadian friends found what they saw to very interesting. They found that besides the houses the Nortis people lived no differently from their own. Three days pass and they arrive in the town of Koto, they headed straight for the inn and were recognized by the innkeeper, as it turned out they were seen as heroes in Koto and were given some of the best rooms in the inn for free as while as a free meal. During dinner they talked about one another, but when it was Evann's turn he closed the subject and went to bed. The others didn't bother to ask why, but it was beginning to concern them. That night before going to bed they spoke of Evann with great worry and concern.
"Is it just me or does anyone else here get the feeling Evann's hiding something?" Brandol asked curiously.
"Though, I know it's not my business but he has been acting very strange lately. Last night I woke to hear him talking in his sleep," Ulk said.
"What was he saying?" Titto asked.
"I couldn't understand much, but here him mention father. I'm guessing he was dreaming of his father's death, and early this morning he was very pale and in cold swat from the looks of things. I'm sure you all noticed it as while," Ulk explained.
"Now, that you mention it yes. He must have had a pretty bad dream," Myam said.
"Lutina, during the trip you've spent the most time with Evann, has he said anything to you?" Jaid asked.
"No," Lutina replied, "He doesn't say anything to anyone about his problems."
"I think I have an idea that may get him to open up, but I'm, going to need you're corporation Lutina," Carmyne said.
"Sure anything to help, but what does it require me to do," Lutina asked.
"Well..." Carmyne said as she drew everyone closer and whispered to plan to them all.
"WHAT!" Lutina yelled, "You have to be kidding! There's no way I'm doing that,"
"Come on Lutina, all you have to do is send a day with him alone, it's not like it's going to kill you," Carmyne said.
"I agree with Carman what's the worst that could happen?" Myam said.
"Then why do it?" Lutina asked loudly!
"I'm two years young then him!" Myam said, "Besides, he'd think he was babysitting if I did it,"
"Then, why don't you do it, Carmyne, it's you're idea!" Lutina yelled.
"I'm four years older then him and much too mature for him," Carmyne replied.
"And don't bother asking why we can't do it," Brandol said.
"It has to be done by a female one he knows and you're the only we have whose his age. Even if you two are from different races," Ulk said.
"I think I agree with Lutina, I mean, she's Arcadian and he's Nortis. Want people point," Jaid said.
"Evann, could care less what other people think," Titto said, "Besides Jaid, you were for this plan a moment ago,"
"That was before I knew Lutina would have to be the one to do it," Jaid grumbled under his breath.
"Come on Lutina, it's not like you're going out on a date with him. You're just going to try and spend a day with and she what you can find out about his past," Myam said, "It's not like you're going to fall in love are something."
Lutina was silent for awhile then, "Fine, I'll do it, but you all owe me, BIG! Very Big!"
"Great, then let's get to bed, I'm bushed," Brandol said.
They all went up the stairs and went to bed, but Lutina, had a hard time getting any rest. After an hour of staring into the darkness of her room she closed her eyes and went to sleep.
Upon morning's arrival everyone gathered down stairs had breakfast and then spoke of their plans for the day...
"They festival's already started, so what do you guys what to do?" Evann asked.
"Carmyne's going to show, Titto and me around city a little while meet you guys later on tonight," Myam said. Then she Carmyne, and Titto left.
"There's a combat Tournament being held, soldiers can't enter but I figure it'll be pretty interesting to watch, see yah later," Brandol said as he left.
"I heard there a magnificent library here Koto, Jaid and myself going to check it out we'll see you later on," Ulk said and he then grabbed Jaid and pulled him out of the inn.
"I guess that just leaves the two of us, Evann," Lutina said.
"I guess, so what are you going to do?" Evann asked.
"Well, since neither of us have anything to do why not spend it together," Lutina suggest blushing embarrassingly.
"Might as while, nothing else to do," Evann said.
The two left the inn and went out into the city. They walked side by side not close of course. They walked through the city of Koto gazing about the wonders they saw. They to walked, until they came to the games; there they were asked by the owners of the booths to play some of the games. The two played a few games and won them all. They didn't accept any prizes accept for a small locket Evann won and put in his pocket. The two continued to enjoy the festival. Lutina surprisingly had soon forgotten about the plan and soon found herself acting out of her character. Evann found himself acting the same way. They enjoyed the festival together from morning to night. It was the strangest site however among the people that day. A Nortis and Arcadian, though there was peace between the countries there had still been no real interaction between the two races of people. The two stand now on a bridge as it stands above a river, basking in the light of the dusk sky.
"I can't remember the last time I had this much fun?" Lutina said smiling.
"I take you're enjoying yourself?" Evann asked smiling.
"Yes, I never knew Nortis held such interesting festivals. I used to be told so many stories about them and none of them were likeable," she said sadly.
"What were you told?" Evann asked.
"I was always told that Nortis were monsters, whose lands reeked with machines and defiled the planet. I was told they could never be trusted and I was raised to hate them, but when I first came here I saw something different. Your people they aren't really what my people said they were. They're much different from my own kind, at all," she smiling lovingly, "Evann what were you told about Arcadians?"
"As I said to the others when we all first met, I could give a damn about our differences. My father always told me that one should judged by their actions and what's in their heart. He said one should never be judged by the blood in their vines. Even the cruelest of villains can put on a mask and hide their true salves. My mother said the same thing all the time, but because of their way of thinking they weren't very well liked. My father was once a General in the Nortis Army; he hated the idea of the war. He often wondered why it was even being fought. There wasn't even a point to it. He was thrown out of the army when he and a couple of the Nortis army's top brass tried to conduct secret peace negotiations with some of Arcadia's council men.
"I heard about that, the plans were discovered and the council men involved were kicked out of the Arcadian government," Lutina said.
"After Dad was thrown out of the army he went back to being a ranger and returned home. After a few years though..." he stopped and stood straight up.
"Evann..."
"I don't want to talk it any more,"
"...I understand, it must be pretty painful to speak of your father after everything that has pasted," she said kindly. She closed her eyes for a moment and then, "Why don't we had back to the inn now,"
"Sure,"
They two started back as the dusk turned to night and paper lanterns were lit along the streets. They came to the city square just as the moon had risen and there they found people dancing in the light of the lanterns. They stopped and watched the people as they danced to the music. They don't what came over them, but they suddenly they found themselves in the square dancing as while. The two blushed as they dance that night. They were nervous and a little embarrassed, but as time past they relaxed and enjoyed it. They didn't stop dancing until the music finally stopped late into the night and people started heading home. Evann and Lutina also started on their way back to the inn once more. They walked side by side and looked at each other as they walked through the night street. The only people who were left out were couples holding hands and enjoying the peaceful night. The two didn't arrive at the inn until late passed dinner time they entered and found that their friends had already returned and were in bed. The two walked up the stairs and stood before at the top of them...
"It was fun today," Evann said smiling.
"Yeah, but it did feel a little uncomfortable. There were people staring at us almost all day especially during the dance," Lutina said smiling, "I can't blame them though; it must have been a pretty strange site, a Nortis and an Arcadian together like that,"
"Yeah," Evann laughed. He smiled and the two looked at one another, "Tomorrow we'll have to start heading back to Locca. I have a feeling Diene has a few assignments waiting for us,"
"Yeah, so I'll see you in the morning, good night Evann,"
"Yeah, good night Lutina,"
The two went to their separate rooms. Noticing only a little the bond that was beginning to form between them, but they also didn't notice the two figures on the first floor of the room.
"A Nortis and an Arcadian, I think I'm going to be sick,"
"I thought they'd never go to sleep,"
"So are we going to get the done and over with. We should take them all out before it's too late,"
"Patients my friend, I have a feeling this bond between Evann and Lutina may prove useful. It could very well be the one thing cable of helping us in give war a little push..."
Upon morning's arrival Evann and his friends ate a quick meal and then left for Locca, but upon their arrival they were greeted by a small unit of guards and at the front was a man in a Colonel garments.
"Ranger Evann, leader of the Guardian Force?" the Colonel said
"Yeah that's me," Evann replied.
"You're under arrest," Colonel said.
"WHAT! Under what charge?" Evann asked angrily.
"Under the charge of being a Arcadian spy," the Colonel said.
"That's preposterous!" Ulk said.
"The Arcadian Council would never break a Treaty!" Jaid said angrily, "What proof do you have this!"
"High General Rynos has sent out a warrant on your arrest, all evidence will be shown at the trail. Evann, you are to come along quietly or by force is necessary," the Colonel said.
Brandol reached for his sword, but Evann looked at him and then at the Colonel, "Fine I'll come along quietly, but what about my friends?"
"Until this mass is worked the rest of the Guardian Force is restricted to Locca. You are not to leave this village under any conditions what so ever. Evann come," Colonel ordered as he and his man took Evann away. Lutina though stopped Evann.
"Evann you can't just go like this, we know you're innocent," Lutina said.
"Yeah but if I resist then you guys could end up in the same position, just stay in Locca until this cleared up," Evann ordered.
"But what if doesn't and you're found guilty?" Carmyne asked, "The punishment for treason is death!"
"Then I won't go down without a fight. If I'm found guilty all of you are get out of here and escape to Arcadia and explained to them what happened. It's most likely this Rynos guy is trying to restart the war. If that's the case they'll need you guys' help,"
"But Evann." Lutina said.
"Lutina! If I am executed you know what they'll get from my remains. You, Carmyne and the others have to get the other two to Arcadia if that happens!" Evann said.
"But..." Myam said.
"Come on let's go," Colonel said pushing Evann forward.
Lutina and the others could nothing but watch as their friend was taken away. They later enter the village and with the Tavern were the all sat with confusion and worry.
"I don't get why would they accuse Evann of being a spy?" Jaid said.
"Do you think it could be true?" Myam asked.
"Of course not, like Evann said it's probably just being done as an excuse to restart the war between Nortis and Arcadia and considering the kind of person some of the High Generals are I don't doubt it," Carmyne explained, "Though I hate to admit it in our government money talks a lot and power is valued more then gold,"
"Who is this Rynos guy anyway?" Titto said.
"Rynos is one of the five High Generals that rule Nortis under the command of the Supreme General, Tovu," Carmyne said.
"The Supreme General holds the real power, and is the real ruler of Nortis, but he's recently become sick," Brandol explained.
"Tovu is kind hearted man and well loved by our people, but the High Generals on the other hand don't consider themselves honored to work under him. They'd sacrifice an entire city if would win then victory. They're not very well liked amongst some of the other soldiers, but there are some who'd give their lives for them," Carmyne explained.
"So, they're using Evann as pawn to restart the war, but why use Evann, why not one of us Arcadians" Ulk asked.
Lutina had been silent this whole time until now, "Because..." she began when the door was suddenly flung open and entered two people they all knew very well.
"The to that lies in Evann's past, his father's past,"
"We'll explained everything to you, but we won't have much time,"
"Diene, and KORTIZ!" everyone said shockingly.