How did I get here? It seemed like only yesterday when Laura picked me out Occupation troops, now we're fighting our way to the source of our suffering. Jarod. But still... I can't help think about how I got here...
I had let intruders into the prison, after realizing Laura was in the batch of new prisoners. I wasn't about to let her rot in the prison, but I couldn't do anything directly. They were going to help, so I let them in. But, I was called out to help. I fought with the green hair man briefly, Sothe I'd later learn. But, she stopped it.
"Aran? I can't believe it! It IS you!"
"Laura!"
She saved me that day. She could always spot me from a mile away. Her hands were always meant for saving. But... In the swamp, she discovered she can use Light tomes. It's great she can defend herself, but she became a front line unit. Her hands weren't made for killing. Mine were. They were already experienced in killing. She shouldn't have to kill. Not have to deal with the after effects. The ghosts.
"Aran! Watch out!"
Laura's voice jolted me back to reality, warning me that a Meteor tome was coming down. I jumped back just in time, nearly getting burned to a crisp.
"Thanks Laura."
"No problem!"
And with that, we were on the last floor. Knights and Mages were the only thing between us and Jarod. I purposely moved in front of her, making it so that she wouldn't be able to kill. It went quick, as the original Dawn Brigade members made short work of those's who they would have struggled against before.
The last Knight was down - by Laura no less. The only one left was Jarod, and I wouldn't let Laura take another life. Her hands were made for healing, mine were made for killing. I rushed at Jarod, grabbing a forged lance. Adrenaline was pumping. "So, you have the audacity to approach m-" Jarod was cut off as I tried to jab a lance into him. He slashed at me, I dodged. I stopped for a second, letting the adrenaline pump through me, stabbed and... It was over.
It's been a month. I was rewarded with medals for my bravery on that day. We've been at peace since then. I've been spending these days with Laura. She is cuter than I last saw her. However, the Laguz are now invading Begnion. Rumours of a Daein intervention is everywhere. I'm not thinking about it. I'll go if I'm needed. Until then, I guess I'll spend these days in peace with Laura.