New story, new story! New story for you guys!
Thought I try an old favorite of my. Pretty much it's re-telling the story of Suikoden IV. That's the difference you say? Well. The main hero will have a twin sister. Don't worry, it won't effect the story completely. And if any you ask about her name, don't. I have know idea where and why I chosen it.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN Suikoden, they are owned by...Konami own it, right?
Towards the west of the great sea lies an island nation called Gaien.
In this nation stands the city of Razril, where an unassuming man and his twin sister trains diligently at the naval academy there, soon to become Knights of Gaien.
Years ago they had been taken in by the Vingerhut family and was raised with their best friend Snowe.
their other good friends, Tal, Keneth, Paula, and Jewel, also attend the naval academy with them.
Tomorrow, at long last, is graduation day at the naval academy.
Our story unfolds with these friends as they return to Razril on their training vessel...
Normal PoV
Lazlo and Lalo are twins even though their appearance are somehow similar both have light brown hair and blue eyes.
Lalo's hair goes pass her shoulders by two inches and is tied with a red ribbon in a loosely downward pony tail. And Lazlo's hair was short, but it's bit long too, and tied around his forehead is a red cloth that the ends hanged to the end of his neck.
Lazlo and Lalo are on the ship's rails, enjoying the view of the sky and sound of the ocean's waves. 'Till... The trainee saw something and told his friend to get the captain. Just as the trainee pass the two. They saw an 'enemy' ship coming their way. "They're here." Said their best friend, Snowe. "Are you two ready? Don't worry. It'll be all right." Snowe reassured them. "you'll guys see. I'm going to take command." Then he turned to the crew. "Is everyone ready?" Hearing the crew saying 'Yeah' and 'Let's show them that we're made of' and 'Will kick there ass' and such. "Let's go!" Snowe commanded.
Not very long 'till the ship started to shake from the massive impacted from the enemy ship. Lazlo and Lalo saw Snowe come up to them. "We're in trouble! They're starting to board us!" As Snowe got done. Lalo saw two figures approach. "Snowe! Behind you!" Lalo yelled. Snowe heard her and saw them. "Oh! Th-They're here?"
Snowe, Lazlo, and Lalo all draw their swords out to see a man looks to in his 50's, he has brown hair and a brown beard to match, he's very muscular and well builder. His weapon of choice is a double-edged sword. The other one was a woman in her early 30's, she has blond hair all in a tight bun and a circlets across her forehead, she's a bit thin, but somewhat build. Her weapon of choice is a rod.
The three of them fought the the man and young woman for a short time. "Commander..." Snowe started. "How easily we boarded you, Captain Snowe! Had this been a real battle, I could have approached you from behind while you weren't looking and..." Commander Glen said as he walked towards Snowe and took out his sword and pretended to cut down Snowe. "Slash! Like that. For a captain, you lack a sense of awarenss. Watch yourself! You hear me?" Commander Glen asked. "Y-Yes, sir. I'll be more careful sir!"
"Good. Lazlo, you still seem to be up for more action. How about a little one-on-one?" Command Glen asked. "Lazlo, this will be a good opportunity for you to practice your fighting." Vice-Commander Katarina advised. "In that case, let's do it." Lazlo accepted.
Lalo's PoV
When big brother accepted the challenge from the Commander. I decided to talk to Paula about the graduation while I had the chance. But in truth, I'm afraid to go threw with it. I got to the beam ladder to the crow's nest. I got a glimps on what the others were doing, Jewel and Tal having a conversion and Keneth was looking out into the ocean. After that, I climbed the beam ladder and finally got to the top, and poped my head out and said "Hi, Paula! Got a minute?" I remember that every time I pop up to talk to Paula, she always gets jumpy and try to attack me. Guess she thought I was an enemy or something.
And I always sit next to my favorite elf on the crow's nest. "You looked a little worried Lalo. Is something wrong?" I nodded my head. "Yeah, I'm a little scared that I..." I began to trailed off, and broke eye contact from Paula to the wooded floor of the crow's nest. "there's nothing to be afraid of, I'm sure you'll pass. We all will." I looked at Paula with a gentle smile and told her thanks, cause to me; she is the sister I always wanted.
"Paaaauuullllaaaa! Laaaallloooo! Let's go!" Both Paula and Lalo heared Jewel calling them. "Well, we should get to the others before Jewel desides to come up here and throw us from here to the deck." Paula always laughs then I say that about Jewel, cause I always get the feeling that Jewel will throw us off the crow's nest one of these days.
"See you at the Kindling Ritual, Paula." Was all I said.
Normal PoV
When the ship dock at Razril's naval academy. Snowe was waiting for Lazlo and Lalo to catch up to him. "Well, shall we head for the training halls? We have to hear Commander Glen's speech."
As everyone of the trainees stood in a rows being a foot away from each other. Commander Glen gave his speech; it was about the his experiences with the Kooluk seven years ago. That one Kooluk vessel defeated the Gaien Knights. Troy was the commander of that fleet.
"You must all strive to become knights even greater than Troy! Do you understand? Such a humiliating experience must not be repeated!" Then Commander Glen looked at everyone of us. "I have trained you with this intention in mind, I trust that you will all live up tp my expectations. The fate of Gaien is in your hands." Than a brief silents as Vice-Commander Katarina looked at Commander Glen. "...That is all. Congratulations graduats!" As he said. all the trainees saluted to both Commander Glen and Vice-Commander Katarina as they saluted them back.
"Starting tomorrow, your duty is to patrolling the neighboring waters. In other words, guard duty. Do your best and do not let your guard down. Also your official equipment is still in production. We will contact you when it is complete."
"Let's go you two. Everyone's waiting at the harbor. It's finally time for the Kindling Ritual."
"Sorry, Paula and Jewel said they want to see me for something. I'll catch up you two at the party, later." Both Snowe and Lazlo wonder what Paula and Jewel want to see Lalo for. "Well, I guess it's the two of us now. Let's go, Lazlo."
Lalo's PoV
I ran to the inn as quickly as I could to where Paula and Jewel want to meet me. The two where standing outside the inn's doors. I came up to them and said. "Hey Paula! Hey Jewel! You both said you need me to see for something?" I asked in wondering that it was. I followed my two friends inside the inn.
"We have a little present for you." Jewel bluntly said. I was going to ask them why they got me a present. 'Till they were holding a box to me. I looked at them then the box then back at them. So, I took the box and start examining it. I try to figure out what it is, 'till I thought I just open it anyway.
As I carefully untied the ribbon, and then ripped the warping paper off. I took a deep breath and opened the box's top; but I didn't expecked they get me a actual present. "Oh, you guys didn't have to get me anything."
"Oh, Lalo! you don't have to be so modest"
"But... I didn't get you guys anything."
"Your kindness is always been your gift to us. It's time we re payed you and your brother with our own."
I was about to protest. But stopped myself and thought back when we all frist meet, and our time together as trainees. In truth. Me and Lazlo didn't care about receiving rewarded or gifts. Is this what is like to be thanked? I have to admit, it's a little embarrassing; bein' the center of attention and all. So, in the end. I accept the gift from my two sisters that me and my brother know for so long.
"The Kindling Ritual!"
Normal PoV
"Ahem... And now, to celebrate the initiation of these magnificent new Knights...!" As Lord Vincent Vingerhut spoke. The night sky was lit up with fireworks.
"Wow... It's so beautiful..." Snowe began, as the three watch the fireworks go off. "I wish the days like this could just go on forever..." Both Lazlo and Lalo looked at Snowe as he said. "Forgive me... A knight should not speak from his heart so freely. Please, forget everything that I just said." As Snowe said. There was a brief silences as Snowe took a few steps in front of the twins. "Well then, what do you guys want to do now?" Snowe asked the twins. "Do you two feel like staying and taking a look around?"
Lazlo's PoV
As the three of us walked around, talking to the people at the party. Me, Snowe and Lalo were about to head to the naval academy. When a Nay-Kobold named Chiepoo came up to us.
"Oh! Hey, hey, Mr. Knights and miss. knight!" The Nay-Kobold called to us. "We're not officially Knights yet. We're trainees... Though, we're graduating today." Snowe explained. "Fine, fine... But you should know that a girl got taken away by pirates just now! I think it was kidnapping..."
We were shocked by this. "Wh-What did you say? Hurry up and give us some more details!" Snowe demanded.
"Oh, okay... A-Anyway, they headed toward the back street! Please go help her!" He told us. Then said that he should get back up. Snowe told us that we have no choice and we'll check it out. So we headed to the back street to find them.
It wasn't hard to find them. The two pirates asked what we're doing here. Then a small voice spoke. It was the little girl. "I came to help that girl!" Snowe heroically said.
Normal PoV
"Two against three. Easy win!" The twins said after the fight with the pirates.
"Thank you!"
"Be careful now. Can you make it back to your father by yourself?" Lalo said with consern.
"Yes! See you later!"
Later they went back to the Chiepoo. "Oh, Mr. Knights and Miss. Knight! I guess that girl turned out okay. What a relief..." And with that Snowe walk the twins to the academy to said good-night. And for training tomorrow.