Initial notes:
→ Most of the characters and places belong to ArenaNet and/or Ncsoft.
→ This is fanfiction created by myself, Hologium. The following story isn't canon.
→ The characters and the world aren't real. They're part of a series of games.
→ You shouldn't try to play the following story in real life. Contains violence.
→ I'm NOT native English speaker, there might be some grammar mistakes.
→ My fanfic will be published in chapters, most likely not on regular basis.
Damn – Xandra hissed in pain while touching her twisted ankle. I have no time to heal – she thought – I got to run. The girl got up and moved forward.
Morning, the next day :
Gwen was preparing breakfast as Anton came in.
- Oh, I've thought you'd be late – shed the Girl. - Would you like to eat something?
- Actually, yes – He replied.
- What exactly?
- Whatever you do, it always tastes good – Anton smiled. - I'll be in my room, call me when it's ready.
- Wait – Gwen stopped him. – Keiran and Miku have a meeting with Salma right now. We'll have to pick Zei Ri up from the port without them.
- Ok. But… we don't how He looks.
- Keiran told me that Ri wears specific clothes. "You can't miss him!" – Mrs. Thackeray laughed while adding this quote.
When the meals were ready, Gwen turned around and was ready to bring a plate to her friend's room.
- Help… Me… - Girl dropped the plate after hearing these words from an incorporeal being in front of her.
- Anton! – Gwen shouted.
- What happened? – As expected from an assassin, He got downstairs really fast.
- I'm not sure – she answered. - There was a ghost and…
- Where? – Anton interrupted.
- Here. Where you're standing. It asked for help.
- Did you recognize it? – The man continued questioning.
- No. Actually, this ghost was different from the ones I know. I can't tell the difference but it was. And it vanished as suddenly as it appeared.
- I see – Anton replied thoughtfully. - Isn't Zei Ri a ritualist? It might have something to do with him.
- Maybe – Girl said unconvinced. – Anyway, his ship should arrive soon, we shall leave now. And I need some fresh air…
Around 10 minutes later, at the Lion's Arch harbour :
- Here it is – Anton noted. – You're still thinking about earlier, right? – He continued seeing Gwen's face.
- Mhm – She replied briefly.
Girl's head was bowed. She was thinking about that event but couldn't come up with anything helpful. In such silence, 5 minutes passed.
- Everybody disembarked from the ship already – noted a little irritated Assassin. – Are you sure that it's the right ship?
- Yes – answered much lighter Gwen. – We should go closer to the ship ramp.
Indeed,when They got close enough, a strange looking person showed up.
- You must be Zei Ri – Girl greeted him in a friendly manner.
- And you are…? – Ritualist asked suspiciously.
- Oh, I'm Gwen Thackeray. I'm sorry that my husband and Miku are absent, but They're having a meeting with the Queen.
- I understand. I'm sorry for being snippy. I've learned not to trust people easily – Man explained.
- It's a good thing. I'm Anton – he said with his hand outstretched.
Zei Ri shook hands with Assassin.
- Do you always wear that helmet? – Anton continued.
- In public? Yes. I take it off only when I'm alone or among friends. – Newcomer clarified.
- So you can feel free to show us your face – Gwen smiled. – Come, we'll take you to your room in a building for Queen's guests where We're residing.
However, when They were ready to head off, the familiar ghost appeared.
- Gwen… Help me… South… Kessex Peak… Cave… By the sea.
And, as it was the last time, it vanished.