A/N Well, this is the first chapter of my first fanfiction! In case you're wondering, this first chapter takes place during the final stage of the fight against Vayne, otherwise known as Vayne Novus. Feel free to review and criticize, but don't be too harsh if you flame!
Chapter 1:
The Beginning of the End
Aboard the Bahamut
"We've almost gotten him!" exclaimed Vaan, swinging his sword at Vayne's chest.
"Be careful, he may be getting desperate," Balthier warned, barely dodging one of Vayne's shots.
"He may be nearly vanquished, but only a fool would let down his guard at this point," said Basch.
"Good advice, bad timing. We should be focusing on what we're doing," said Ashe, annoyed.
"They have a right to be worried. The Mist strengthens, even as he weakens. This Venat must be incredibly powerful," said Fran, firing an arrow, "But even so, we should not be distracted."
"Okay, let's get back to work," said Balthier.
"That may not be necessary!" proclaimed Penelo, "Look!"
The group diverted their attention, and noticed that Vayne seemed to be falling to the deck (or whatever the area where they were fighting was called, I don't know) Fran's arrow landed right in his chest.
"I think we've... won!" shouted Vaan.
"Well, it's nice that that's over with," said Balthier, relieved.
"Fran, is something the matter?" asked Ashe.
"I think he's..."
Before Fran could finish, Vayne started glowing red, started growing to a size comparable to that of
Zeromus or Cuchúlainn, and got up, with an unholy look in his eyes. The party retreated a bit, and discussed the current situation.
"What's going on?" asked Penelo.
"He's becoming far more powerful than ever," said Fran, not sounding as calm as usual. (Name one time in the game she did not sound calm, and you'll see my point)
"Then we'll have to retreat," said Balthier.
"What? We can't do that, we have to protect Rabanastre!" yelled Vaan, angry.
"We're weak, tired, and running short on supplies. I'm not happy about the decision either, but we can't defeat him in our current state," explained Balthier.
"We should leave now if we are going to leave at all," said Basch, "Better we retreat, survive, and plan a later assault than stay here and die for nothing."
"He's right," said Penelo, depressed, "I'm not happy about it, but he's right."
"Fine, but we should probably get out of here before Vayne catches up with us," said Vaan, reluctant to leave.
The group headed back to the Strahl, and after they left the Bahamut, they felt nothing but sadness.
What do you think? I'm not that good, and they're kind of OOC, but I'm new at this, and I'm feeling confident about the next few chapters. Review please!