Futch paused and cleared his throat. "I'm sorry for not visiting more." He said. There was, of course, no response from his quiet companion. "I've been busy lately, training and all. Using your sword was a real challenge at first, but now it's not bad."
"Bright's gotten big. I can safely ride him now. We visit Kent about once a week. The First time, Kent's eyes nearly popped out of his head!" Futch chuckled and shook his head.
"It feels so good to be a dragon Knight again. Milia calls me her right hand man. I feel like a permanent babysitter, though. I spend half my days chasing after her daughter, Sharon. She's just so energetic! I gave her my spear, since it's too small for me." Humphrey didn't respond, but he never did.
"I saw Master McDohl last week. He looks more tired, but still the same. Gremio still treats him like a little boy. He looks the part, so I don't blame Gremio forgetting he's not a child. The gift of a true rune, I guess. But he seems, I don't know, thinner. He used to seem so vibrant, but now... Well, his soul is not as bright.
"Lord Riou died last year. There was an accident during one of his adventures. A rock slide killed Nanami, Jowy, and Lord Riou. There was a big funeral, and almost all of the stars showed up. Old Max and Taki had died, though. But we had a surprise; Sancho's granddaughter and Max's Grandson showed up to pay their respects! I think Fred, Max's grandson, inherited his grandfather's enthusiasm and craziness. That rune woman, Jeane, was there too. Looked the same as she did back in the Gate Rune War. Odd."
"Futch!" Milia called, "Sharon's ran off again!" Futch sighed and rolled his eyes at Humphrey.
"Duty calls. After I find Sharon this time, I'll head to Grasslands. I've heard the fire bringer have reappeared. I'd like to help out with another war. I think you made me feel that way. I promise to visit later." He grasped the shoulder of the life-sized statue that marked Humphrey's grave. "I swear that I'll find that demon, Humphrey. He'll pay for what he did to you!" His throat closed up and he stood there, robbed of speech. Milia stormed up the path, but stopped when she saw Futch. Her face softened and she placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Come on, Futch." She said gently. "She left a note this time. She ran off to Fort Brass, in Grasslands." Futch nodded and walked down the path. Bright waited for him in front of the fortress and cooed at him. Futch patted Bright's head and climbed up on his back and they set off for Grasslands.
Author's notes:
This is my first fanfiction that I think is worthy of showing. Humphrey and Futch have been two of my favorite characters since Suikoden. When Futch came back with out Humphrey, but with his sword, I had to write something!