A/N: This is going to be my first fanfic, i will try my absoulute best to make it great and have as little errors as possible. I have been so wanting to do this for so long now, Berserk needs more love. This is going to be a Romance/action/adventure/Horror fanfic, and its going to become my own story branching off of Volume 17 of the Manga, things are going to take a new direction from there. I hope you all will like this . Its going to have Characters that need more fan support and are by far my favorites, of course Guts, But also Farnese and Serpico, as well as a few New originals that will be introduced in time.
I welcome any reviews, be it nice or supportive or even hate mail/flames lol. i welcome all, now sit back and enjoy my fanfic. "Embracing Darkness"
Disclaimer: yaddi yadda, i do not own Berserk or its characters, Kentaro Miura is God, I just hope my fanfic isnt an insult to his fans.
Embracing Darkness
Chapter 1
The Unseen
Slowly, the sky was changing color. The sun was setting and To fast for someones taste. Guts just sat battered and beaten trying to think of a way to escape the current mess he found himself in. He was caged and bound, sitting outside watching the sky turning orange as the sun was setting and seeing his time running out and fast. It was a terrible nuisance to run into these pansy ass Holy Iron Chain Knights, They were complete weakilings besides from a skilled few,.but Guts was already so terribly wounded and exhausted from his fight with Rosine, a very powerful Apostle. He simply could not fight so many in his condition and now found himself here, in this shithole cage, stripped of all his weapons and armor, still tired, and dried blood crusted all over his body from lashes he took from the female Iron chain Commander farnese. Guts had to do Something, the Sky was getting darker and darker, which was never good for him, when his, unwelcomed friends arrived to keep him company. All this was clearly reminded to Guts as he watched the Sun start to Dissapear behind a Moutain range, Cursing his rotten luck.
Guts noticed the faint glow of beaty eyes hidden between cracks of Rocks or large Shadows coming from large Rocks. They were souls, souls with a huge distaste for the living and only wanting to inflict the same misery they suffered upon any victim in thier path. Espeacially, to claim the Sacrifice. "this ain't good" Guts muttered under his breath. Guts looked around seeing his precious last moments of peace quickly fleeing and knowing these worthless iron chain knights were going t be no help if the Souls spread among them. Even worse, they most likely wouldn't even see or notice till it was to late. Guts had to figure a way out himself. Caged and swordless, and in the Shape im in...What am i supposed to do!! Guts thought to himself with irratation.
Guts shivered slightly as a cool gust of wind blew through the cage he was locked in. He watched as a few guards that were near by started to Light torches to prepare for the coming Night. He was just about to uder another silent curse when a high pitched voice broke his line of thought. "here i am, Porblem solved!!" Guts looked up slightly and noticed his annoying Elf companion wearing a ridiculous red mini scarf, leap off of the top of the Cage and do a series of front flips till he landed in front of Guts in a ridiculous pose. "SWIFT HERO, ZUUUUPUCK!" The little Elf squealed. Guts just rolled his one eye. oh yeah, hes still around... Guts sighed, obviously annoyed. The Little Elf Puck made another ridiculous pose and whispered, "im here to rescue you." He suddenly hovered in the air right before Guts face and presented a key ring he had in his hand. "here,..use these keys to escape." Puck said, while being all puffed out looking ridiculous. Guts face then noticed the key ring and he got a glimmer of hope and excitement. maybe hes not so worthless after all Guts thought. Guts reached for the Keys with a smile on his face. "Good Let me out" Guts whispered as he reached for the key ring, but Puck suddenly jerked them away.
Puck made a pouty face towards Guts. "what about a thank you??" Guts started to have sweat run down his face from supressed anger and narrowed his eye with irratation. "what? for every little thing?" Guts asked. Puck still made the pouty face, "even good friends say thank you" Puck said refusing to hand over the key ring. Guts got very irratated, "Don't think just cause youve settled into a mans bag you can..." Guts started but was cut off by Puck as he started to fly away and said. "Then i shall return these, Stealing is wrong after all.". Guts sighed, defeated. "hey wait a Minute!!" Guts started, "...Thank you". With That said Puck stopped mid air but did not turn around, but obviously intrested to hear more. "Very much O great puck,...Thank you Very much" Guts said. i'll wring him later Guts thought which made him smile evily. Puck came back towards Guts but stopped short again, making a ridiculous smile and putting his hand up to his ear. "ehhh i can't hear you." Puck said. Guts showed his obvious anger but played along still, "Thank you O great puck!" he spat. With That Puck didnt play around anymore and moved to the lock and begun twisting the key to open it up. "if i must? i must,..oh well such a bother." Puck teased as the lock popped open, freeing a very agravated Guts, but later he would get his payback towards Puck. For now Escape was of the most importance.
Guts was making his way carefully through the Iron Chain Knights camp, sneaking past a few guards who were oblivious of the coming danger. Guts had to get his gear back, but it was secured in the commanders tent. He had to act very quickly, it was almost completely dark now, and even the torches the soldiers put up wouldn't fend off the spirits once it was fully dark. If i don't hurry, i'll lose any chance to get away, what to do? Guts thought to himself as he continued to sneak through camp. Guts found a chance to make a large dash further inside the camp and took it, all the while thinking about his next steps. anyways, ive got to get my gear back. Thats my only outfit Guts made a frown. but all of my weapons and gear are in that Bitches tent. Guts suddenly smiled wickedly as he ran to his destination. perfect, i'll take that Bitch hostage if i gotta. Puck was flying next to his face and just saw the excitement and wicked grin on Guts face. i knew it, hes getting to used to this. puck thought.
Guts eventually made his way to the commanders tent and rather easy, it seemed these pansy Holy Iron Chain Knights did not fear raid or eascape by Guts, a mistake they wiill pay for dearly. "no guards.." Guts whispered as he looked around the commanders tent and saw no one. Guts crawled on the ground like a snake forcing his way underneath the flap of the Bitches tent. As he forced his way in he heard the Whash's and Whispsh of that same barbed whip that was being used on him earlier. As he fully forced his way into the Commanders tent, both he and puck only stared in confusion at what they saw.
Farnese was fighting back the tears of pain she was causing herself, She stood before an idol of God that she worshipped, Topless and with a bloody back. Farnese was utterly focused on the idol, making silent prayers to it. Again she whiped herself across her back, causing the barbed to dig into her back and cause her pain while the retracted and ripped her delicate flesh. The Blonde hair Farnese brought the barbed whip to her side and knelt down to the Idol and brought her hands to a praying position. Guts just looked at her for a moment, seeing her whip herself like that, He stared at her otherwise very petite and attractive body and her long Blonde hair, Which Guts thought to himself if only for a moment, that she looked far better with her hair down. Puck just looked confused and whispered. "what is she doing?" But Guts only answered with a wave of his ahnd and walked up behind Farnese. Farnese had her eyes closed and was praying to the idol. "dear God...Please guide me" She said softly. Farnese suddenly opened her eyes as she felt a pressence behind her and quickly stood up and attempted to cover her exposed Chest. "Y...You??" Farnese gasped in shock. Guts didnt waste any time, he slammed the side of his palm into her neck, knocking the wind out of her and rendering her uncounsious. "oh man..." Puck whispered. Guts just looked at the Woman now uncounsious and leaning agaisnt his chest. "charming huh?" Guts said.
Guts used a Rope hanging in the Tent to Bind farnese's Hands behind her back, and used some of the cerimonial Curtain hanging all over The commanders tent to gag her mouth. she won't be bothering me until ive gone Guts thought. Guts spent the next few crucial minutes rearming himself, making sure everything was there, tightening the straps for his false arm, getting ready for a war. Puck also used this time to heal what wounds he could wih his elven magic, but frowned seeing Guts so ready to fight again. "You were seriously wounded Guts, if you fight like you normally do, you'll reopen your wounds." Puck said with obvious concern. Guts gripped his massive sword, the Dragon slayer and held it firm, and tested his strength, his hand was still a little shakey. the bug is right,. im still not up to snuff Guts thought, but was suddenly interupted by a panicked cry of a soldier. "Lady Farnese!! Its the Black Swordsmen He's esc..." The guard started and opened the flap to Farnese's tent and saw Guts standing there fully prepared for battle. "Y..You.." the gaurd started but was silenced by Guts massive false iron fist, completely bashing in he gaurds face and making him drop like a sack of potatoes. Puck just looked at the unfortunate guard. "brutal..." Puck whispered.
Guts turned around and looked at the Bound Farnese still uncounsious. "Now then" Guts started and knelt down beside her. "i guess you'll be coming with me afterall." Guts stated. Guts looked at little puck who flew back to the idol that Farnese was praying too noticing a filmiliar item next to it. "oops almost forget this big guy, don't wanna do that." Puck said pointing to the Behelit that Farnese took from Guts earlier on. Guts just looked at the hellish thing in his hand, he didn't knwo why he kept it, The Behelit, he knew what they were for but something told him to keep it. "lets go.." Guts said to Puck.
A/N: Well i hope its off to a god start, and yes to all you Manga fans, i know its almost identical to the first chapter in volume 17, but its just a start, which is needed to begun my own story, I promise by mid next chapter 2, Fate will change for the cast of Berserk, and I have a good feeling yo all will like it. Next chapter will be up soon, very soon. .
