A/N: Hey guys! this would be a futurefic set 20 years after the events of ToV. This story is inspired by the wonderful work and the ideas of Bee, from the AC forums. If you wanna see what Karol would look like, go here

- http : // abyssc . proboards62 . com / index . cgi?board=vesperia&action=display&thread=1647

Just remove the spaces. Anyways, This fic would be 3 chapters, but don't expect a quick update.

Disclaimer: It's a fanfic guys. You know what I mean. Credits for some ideas goes to Bee. Including the title...LOL (No...sorry It was Karol that named this fic -shot-)

Now... Onto the story!

He stretched his arms, as he finished of his letter. It's been a while since he last saw Yuri and he wanted to know how he was doing. Wanting to make sure that there were no mistakes, he re-read the letter he just wrote.

Hey Yuri!

It's been a while hasn't it? How are you and Estelle doing? How's your son too? is he doing fine? Hahaha. I think those questions are enough to grant me a reply. What about me? Well, same as always. I've got some new recruits and I'm bringing them to their first quest. It's just some treasure hunt back in the Relewise Hollows. I already asked Judith to get Ba'ul to help us. After that, it's free time for Brave Vesperia... and that's when I plan on doing it, Yuri. I'll propose to her without interruptions or excuses! I don't wanna loose her, so wish me luck!

Best Regards,

Karol Capell

Satisfied, he folded the letter and sealed it in an envelope. He went out and called for the guild's messenger, and handed him the letter that was to be brought to Zaphias. With that done, he went downstairs and called his new recruits, signaling that their hunt was about to start.

"Kris, Maz, It's time to go. Do you have your supplies ready?" Karol asked as 2 kids. Kris is an energetic 13-year-old girl. Her purple hair was tied in pig-tails. She wears a red tank top, a light blue jacket and some cyling shorts. She's also a martial artist, one who can really pack a punch.

Maz, on the other hand, is a shy 12-year-old boy that specializes in magic. His hair is white, shor and neatly kept. Being the typical mage, he wears a robe and carries a staff around. He also has a dagger strapped around his waist just incase enemies are too near.

"Yes! We already double-checked it." said a very lively Kris while Maz just nodded.

"Alright then, go board the ship. I'll be there in a while" Karol said as he picked up his broadsword. Ba'ul was already waiting outside Dahngrest.

"Hmm... do I smell a detour to the Hunting Blades' den?" Kris chirped.

"Ye-- Hey! where did you find out about that?" a flustered Karol said.

"Well~ Maz said that--" Kris wasn't able to finish her sentence as Maz covered her mouth.

"W-we'll see you later, boss! just take your time!" Maz said as he hastily as he pulled Kris out the door.

Karol sweatdropped at this. "Kids these days... they don't know how to respect their elders" He said and paused to think of what he just said. 'Damn... I'm starting to sound like the old man' he thought to himself as he made his way to the Hunting Blades headquarters.

He stared at the door. This place never fails to make him nervous. Sure, he came here before for guild matters and all, but this time it's different. He's coming here for personal matters. What makes it worse is that their new leader is Tison, Nan's former master.

As he was about to enter, someone opened the door. To his surprise, It was Nan!

"K-karol! what are you doing here?" She said as she immediately pushed him out and closed the door. She dragged him far away from the Hunting Blades HQ. She wasn't really comfortable with her guildmates seeing her with her boyfriend.

"So... what is it?" She asked as she thought they were a safe distance from the HQ.

"Well, you know I'll be away for a while, but when I get back, are you free?" He asked her.

"I don't really have any plans. Why?" Nan answered bluntly.

"Um... would you want to go to Halure with me?" Karol asked.

Nan stared at him with a questioning look. "And you won't bail this time?" Nan said in a sarcastic tone.

"No! I've cleared all my plans and made sure I have nothing else to do on that day! I promise!" Karol pleaded.

Nan just sighed at this. She thought about it for a while, and finally decided on an answer. "Fine. But this is your last chance. If you don't show up on time, don't expect me to wait any longer." She said.

Happy with her decision, he grabbed her shoulders and gave her a quick kiss. "Thanks Nan!" He said as he hugged her. Nan was just too socked to move.

"See you in a week! Love ya!" Karol said as he hightailed for the exit.

When Nan finally came back to her senses, she just touched her lips. 'Karol, you never fail to surpise me. Please don't let me down this time.' She thought as she made her way to Fortune's Market for the supplies she was supposed to get.

A/N: Aaand that's it for Chapter 1! hope you guys enjoy it. And if you wanna have an idea of where this fic is going, Chap 2 will be Relewise and Chap 3 would be Halure

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