Author's Note: I play FFXI, but I don't own it. FFXI, as well as characters involved belongs to SquareEnix. Nii Kitta, the Mithra, belongs to me. I'll be using a lot of NPCs for my story and will not have the same gaming concepts. R&R, thanks!
Chapter1: The Dream.
25/05/885 Crystal Era (3 years after The Great Crystal War)
Dear Diary,
Pretty unusual date isn't it? Today is my 20th birthday, the first entry to this little diary, and it also marks the day when I'm allowed to be out to explore the world.
Despite her constant disapproval, mother finally gave in. Notable thanks to Master Shivivi and Master Jaucribaix for persuading her long & hard enough. I can't blame her though; her concern and love for me are great.
Well, my stuff is packed up and I'm good to go. A ship has been chartered to leave for Selbina in about 2 hours time. Mother, as well as Aunt Shivivi and Master Jaucribaix, agreed to send me off.
Nii Kitta
Closing the diary, I lay back at my straw bed. The day has finally arrived I suppose. What I will do first is to visit and thank the Elvaan who saved me when I was just a little kitten. Mother refused to talk about him, but Master Jaucribaix told me he stays in the great Elvaan city of San d'Oria and was a good friend of my father. Knowing I still have some time before the ship leave, I decide to take a quick nap...
As soon as I close my eyes, I hear a familiar laughter. Opening my eyes, I see a orange-haired little kitten playing with a ball of yarn. Her playful nature reminds me of myself as she pounces and tackles the yarn as it rolls along the cavern floor. Watching her at play makes me recall the day when father left the family to help in the war against the beastmen. A mew from the kitten catches my attention as I see the yarn flies out of her reach, pass the gate & into the grotto beyond. Grumbling on Eunsuo's location as I look around, my feline eyes catch her running out of the gate. Sea Serpent Grotto is an extensive maze of tunnels, created by seawaters through thousands of years. Concerned of her safety, I run after her & got embarrassing lost. However, her location sorta pops into my head as I heard her crying in the distance.
I find her fallen into a net trap, the ball of yarn lays beside the net as she struggles to free herself. The appearance of two sahagins got her crying as they sneer at her, mouth drooling. I run towards the beastmen & tries to kick one of them, but I yelp out in surprise as my leg pass through it. Watching helplessly, I pray someone will hear her and comes to her aid.
My prayers seems to be answered as a blot of thunder streaks across the grotto caverns and strikes a sahagin, roasting it in its high voltage. The other beastman pull its weapon and face the intruder, only to be skewered by a rapier from mouth to tail (remind me not to eat fish mith kabob in this fashion). As the savior in red comes into view, my vision becomes blurry as he goes about cutting the net, freeing the still crying kitten.
"Kupo!"
I ignore that and try to concentrate hard. Even though it's blurry, the Elvaan ears are noticeable & the chapeau is easily recognizable.
"Master! Kupo!"
I feel a tug at my hand and I blink, only to find myself in bed, my moogle looking on me with a flustered look.
"Master, the ship is going to leave, kupo!"
Cursing myself, I hop out of bed and quickly and adjust my Mithrawear before I put on a cloak. Grabbing my bundle of belongings, I rush towards the dock.
"You certainly took your time little one." Master Jaucribaix comments with a grin as I arrive at the dock, panting.
"Sorry...hah...Master Jaucribaix, I..."
"Overslept again, I know that little one...bad habit of yours." He finishes with a chuckle, "A good news though, we managed to get your mother to accompany you to Selbina."
"Mew? Is she?" I look up at the ship, a sleek looking craft called Flying Fish as the crew prepares its departure.
"Shivivi is up there making sure she doesn't get off." He ruffles my hair, "I've to stay though. Even after the war, customers keep coming back to buy my swords."
Just as I am about to ask about Aunt Shivivi, someone comes up from behind & hugs me gently, "Leaving without informing us didn't you...bad kitty." A familiar voice rings out behind me, "As a punishment...unconditional nuzzling." She giggles & nuzzles my neck.
"Ahh! Aeka...stop it...purrr..." My whole body goes slightly limp as Aeka on Kitta, I know you like it." She laughs as her hand goes up & scratches between my ears.
"Purrr...I'm sorry Aeka...mmm...stop...please..." I purr in pleasure as I close my eyes.
"Aeka, I got the cou...pon..." Another voice is heard, "Aeka, stop nuzzling Kitta. I don't want her to get addicted to it."
"Aww...you are mean, Renemaud." Aeka replies as she lets go, pouting.
"Thank you Renemaud." I manage to stay up, shaking my head, "I was about to go into heaven of bliss." I look at the coupon, "Is that what I think it is?" My eyes notice Master Jaucribaix has gone somewhere.
"Yes it is! The free chocobo ride coupon we always wanted." Renemaud passes it to me, "She wanted to give it to you."
"She? You mean..." I hold it up, looking at it closely
"Yea, Mauilleune lectured me for awhile when I asked her for it, but when I told her that you are leaving, she sorta gone teary eyed." He shrugs, "I guessed you must have did something to her."
I scratch my head, "Mew...I don't remember anything though...but I recalled she took care of me when mother was away...maybe that."
Aeka nods in agreement, "As usual Renemaud, you didn't investigate well."
Renemaud shrugs, "Like you do Aeka..." He grabs Aeka's hand, "Come, we have training to do. I think Master Jaucribaix is waiting for us."
"Not yet, let me give..." Aeka breaks free and hugs me once more, "I'm gonna miss you..."
"Mew...same here..." I return the hug and looks at Renemaud, "And you too."
"Just go Kitta..." He starts pulling Aeka away, who is now sobbing silently.
I shake my head, my eyes do feel slightly wet, but I shrug it off & starts to head to the landing ramp when I hear footsteps. Turning, I see Mater Jaucribaix holding a Great Katana wrapped in a large grass cloth.
"A birthday cum going away present little one." He hands me the weapon, "Remember what I taught you and use it well."
"Master Jaucribaix...I..." Holding the sword, I hug him tightly, my tears couldn't hold back as it flows down my cheek.
"Kitta, hurry up before your mother gets cranky again." The familiar voice of Aunt Shivivi is heard from the deck of the ship.
Master Jaucribaix gently breaks the hug, "Go and see the world and come back with stories to tell." He ushers me up the ship as the crew removes the ramp. Waving his hand, I watch as the ship leaves the dock and out of the cave. The sun catches me off guard as I wince at its brightness.
"Are you feeling ok now dear?" A Tarutaru, in full ninja suit pats my hand gently. I turn to Aunt Shivivi, wiping my tears, "I'm ok Aunt Shivivi..." Sniffing, I look around the deck, "Where's mother?"
"She's sulking in her cabin. You might be able to see her when we hit Selbina. It's gonna be a long trip though." Her ears twitching as she pulls out her fishing rod.
"It's ok, let her sulk as long as she wants. I'll go to my cabin too."
Aunt Shivivi nods, "I'll be up here if U need me." Her fishing rod extends and starts fishing as I head to my cabin to settle down.
End of Chapter 1.
More Author's Note: Thanking Kerowynn of Fenrir Server for helping me with some of the NPCs name. If not for her, I could not finish this chapter. Do R&R. Thanks!
Ohh just to give a brief view of Nii Kitta's game level stats if U all want to know:
Thief 30/Samurai 7/Ninja 5.
Chapter1: The Dream.
25/05/885 Crystal Era (3 years after The Great Crystal War)
Dear Diary,
Pretty unusual date isn't it? Today is my 20th birthday, the first entry to this little diary, and it also marks the day when I'm allowed to be out to explore the world.
Despite her constant disapproval, mother finally gave in. Notable thanks to Master Shivivi and Master Jaucribaix for persuading her long & hard enough. I can't blame her though; her concern and love for me are great.
Well, my stuff is packed up and I'm good to go. A ship has been chartered to leave for Selbina in about 2 hours time. Mother, as well as Aunt Shivivi and Master Jaucribaix, agreed to send me off.
Nii Kitta
Closing the diary, I lay back at my straw bed. The day has finally arrived I suppose. What I will do first is to visit and thank the Elvaan who saved me when I was just a little kitten. Mother refused to talk about him, but Master Jaucribaix told me he stays in the great Elvaan city of San d'Oria and was a good friend of my father. Knowing I still have some time before the ship leave, I decide to take a quick nap...
As soon as I close my eyes, I hear a familiar laughter. Opening my eyes, I see a orange-haired little kitten playing with a ball of yarn. Her playful nature reminds me of myself as she pounces and tackles the yarn as it rolls along the cavern floor. Watching her at play makes me recall the day when father left the family to help in the war against the beastmen. A mew from the kitten catches my attention as I see the yarn flies out of her reach, pass the gate & into the grotto beyond. Grumbling on Eunsuo's location as I look around, my feline eyes catch her running out of the gate. Sea Serpent Grotto is an extensive maze of tunnels, created by seawaters through thousands of years. Concerned of her safety, I run after her & got embarrassing lost. However, her location sorta pops into my head as I heard her crying in the distance.
I find her fallen into a net trap, the ball of yarn lays beside the net as she struggles to free herself. The appearance of two sahagins got her crying as they sneer at her, mouth drooling. I run towards the beastmen & tries to kick one of them, but I yelp out in surprise as my leg pass through it. Watching helplessly, I pray someone will hear her and comes to her aid.
My prayers seems to be answered as a blot of thunder streaks across the grotto caverns and strikes a sahagin, roasting it in its high voltage. The other beastman pull its weapon and face the intruder, only to be skewered by a rapier from mouth to tail (remind me not to eat fish mith kabob in this fashion). As the savior in red comes into view, my vision becomes blurry as he goes about cutting the net, freeing the still crying kitten.
"Kupo!"
I ignore that and try to concentrate hard. Even though it's blurry, the Elvaan ears are noticeable & the chapeau is easily recognizable.
"Master! Kupo!"
I feel a tug at my hand and I blink, only to find myself in bed, my moogle looking on me with a flustered look.
"Master, the ship is going to leave, kupo!"
Cursing myself, I hop out of bed and quickly and adjust my Mithrawear before I put on a cloak. Grabbing my bundle of belongings, I rush towards the dock.
"You certainly took your time little one." Master Jaucribaix comments with a grin as I arrive at the dock, panting.
"Sorry...hah...Master Jaucribaix, I..."
"Overslept again, I know that little one...bad habit of yours." He finishes with a chuckle, "A good news though, we managed to get your mother to accompany you to Selbina."
"Mew? Is she?" I look up at the ship, a sleek looking craft called Flying Fish as the crew prepares its departure.
"Shivivi is up there making sure she doesn't get off." He ruffles my hair, "I've to stay though. Even after the war, customers keep coming back to buy my swords."
Just as I am about to ask about Aunt Shivivi, someone comes up from behind & hugs me gently, "Leaving without informing us didn't you...bad kitty." A familiar voice rings out behind me, "As a punishment...unconditional nuzzling." She giggles & nuzzles my neck.
"Ahh! Aeka...stop it...purrr..." My whole body goes slightly limp as Aeka on Kitta, I know you like it." She laughs as her hand goes up & scratches between my ears.
"Purrr...I'm sorry Aeka...mmm...stop...please..." I purr in pleasure as I close my eyes.
"Aeka, I got the cou...pon..." Another voice is heard, "Aeka, stop nuzzling Kitta. I don't want her to get addicted to it."
"Aww...you are mean, Renemaud." Aeka replies as she lets go, pouting.
"Thank you Renemaud." I manage to stay up, shaking my head, "I was about to go into heaven of bliss." I look at the coupon, "Is that what I think it is?" My eyes notice Master Jaucribaix has gone somewhere.
"Yes it is! The free chocobo ride coupon we always wanted." Renemaud passes it to me, "She wanted to give it to you."
"She? You mean..." I hold it up, looking at it closely
"Yea, Mauilleune lectured me for awhile when I asked her for it, but when I told her that you are leaving, she sorta gone teary eyed." He shrugs, "I guessed you must have did something to her."
I scratch my head, "Mew...I don't remember anything though...but I recalled she took care of me when mother was away...maybe that."
Aeka nods in agreement, "As usual Renemaud, you didn't investigate well."
Renemaud shrugs, "Like you do Aeka..." He grabs Aeka's hand, "Come, we have training to do. I think Master Jaucribaix is waiting for us."
"Not yet, let me give..." Aeka breaks free and hugs me once more, "I'm gonna miss you..."
"Mew...same here..." I return the hug and looks at Renemaud, "And you too."
"Just go Kitta..." He starts pulling Aeka away, who is now sobbing silently.
I shake my head, my eyes do feel slightly wet, but I shrug it off & starts to head to the landing ramp when I hear footsteps. Turning, I see Mater Jaucribaix holding a Great Katana wrapped in a large grass cloth.
"A birthday cum going away present little one." He hands me the weapon, "Remember what I taught you and use it well."
"Master Jaucribaix...I..." Holding the sword, I hug him tightly, my tears couldn't hold back as it flows down my cheek.
"Kitta, hurry up before your mother gets cranky again." The familiar voice of Aunt Shivivi is heard from the deck of the ship.
Master Jaucribaix gently breaks the hug, "Go and see the world and come back with stories to tell." He ushers me up the ship as the crew removes the ramp. Waving his hand, I watch as the ship leaves the dock and out of the cave. The sun catches me off guard as I wince at its brightness.
"Are you feeling ok now dear?" A Tarutaru, in full ninja suit pats my hand gently. I turn to Aunt Shivivi, wiping my tears, "I'm ok Aunt Shivivi..." Sniffing, I look around the deck, "Where's mother?"
"She's sulking in her cabin. You might be able to see her when we hit Selbina. It's gonna be a long trip though." Her ears twitching as she pulls out her fishing rod.
"It's ok, let her sulk as long as she wants. I'll go to my cabin too."
Aunt Shivivi nods, "I'll be up here if U need me." Her fishing rod extends and starts fishing as I head to my cabin to settle down.
End of Chapter 1.
More Author's Note: Thanking Kerowynn of Fenrir Server for helping me with some of the NPCs name. If not for her, I could not finish this chapter. Do R&R. Thanks!
Ohh just to give a brief view of Nii Kitta's game level stats if U all want to know:
Thief 30/Samurai 7/Ninja 5.