Disclaimer: I do not own Radiata Stories nor did I create it, you can thank tri-Ace Inc or Square Enix CO, LTD for such things. I'm simply writing this non-profit fan fiction story for fun, so I hope there shall not be any legal entanglements.

RADIATA STORIES: TO TAKE ON THE WORLD

Chapter One

In the middle of a vast kingdom stood a grand red building made of stone. This great structure was Radiata Castle, the pinnacle of the human race's existence. The humans attempted the philosophy of living life to the fullest though, more often than not, it came at the expense of others. Primarily the Elves and Dwarves, whom have diseased and enslaved respectively. Eventually a war broke out between the humans and nonhumans, though neither side gained anything from it and ultimately suffered unforeseen and tragic consequences.

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In the dead of night, a man and a woman gazed upon the kingdom of Radiata after a long journey.

The brown haired male had a carefree air about him. Seeing his sparkling brown eyes and smirk, which were often plastered to his face, one could tell just by looking at him that he was a rather mischievous fellow. He was dressed in a fine royal blue cloak, black shoulder pads with gold trimmings, and platinum silver knee high boots/gauntlets.

The blond female appeared quite the opposite. Her emerald green eyes hid memories of a miserable life. Never had she been able to relax, it's always been train, train, train, and recently she learned she was destined to wipe man kind from the face of the planet, though her companion would allow none of that. Her attire was a short cut pink leather miniskirt with mythril knee high boots/gauntlets/arrow pointed armguards.

"Let's go, Ridley." He extended his hand to the young woman.

She placed her hand over his and they turned around, never wanting to return to their former home. Even if they did want to return, due to them being in the wrong place at the wrong time, they would only be executed for treason.

"Where are we going?" Ridley inquired.

"Solieu. Sis is probably worried sick about me."

"Is that right? Sure it's not the other way around?"

The young lad looked to his companion and arched an eyebrow. "No way! Besides, I'm sure Flau and Rynka can handle any trouble that comes their way. I trust the captain's judgment."

Ridley stopped dead in her tracks. "Jack..."

"Huh?"

"Do you think the captain survived?" She inquired.

Jack shrugged. "I don't know..."

The boy was surprised when he felt a tightening around the waist. "Ridley?"

The woman softly sobbed as she embraced him. "Jack, tell me he's alive. Too many people have died because of me. Their blood is on my hands!"

Jack, in an attempt to comfort her, soothingly said, "he's alive. I know he is." Truth be told, the young man could not even begin to fathom what kind of pain this woman was in. He cared for her deeply and would do anything to help her, but he doubted if the wounds in her heart would ever fully heal.

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In a small kitchenette in a small wooden shack, two women were detailing dishes.

One woman was slightly taller with short brown hair and brown eyes. She was dressed in a brown dress and white long sleeve shirt covered by a beige vest. "You didn't have to help with the dishes, Flau."

The other woman who had short black hair, dressed in short dark gray shorts and midriff exposing white shirt shook her head. "But I do have to help. You cook all these wonderful meals while Rynka and I sit around and do nothing."

The brown haired woman chuckled. "Well, thanks to you two sitting around and doing nothing, as you call it, I don't have to worry about any shady characters trying to abduct me."

They both laughed some more but froze when they heard foots steps outside the front door.

'Those sound like the foot steps of soldiers,' the black haired lady thought. "Adele. Go hide," Flau whispered.

Adele tip toed to her room.

"Hey sis, you home?" said someone on the other side as he turned the knob.

Flau sighed in relief. 'It's only her brother.'

Adele came out of her room. "Jack?"

Jack and Ridley entered.

"Hey all," Jack greeted.

"You gave me a scare, kid," Flau stated matter of factly. "I thought you might be some of those royal thugs."

"Uh, sorry about that." Jack rubbed the back of his head.

"Where is Rynka?" Ridley inquired.

"She and Cody went out for a little walk," Flau.

Ridley and Jack drew blanks at the mention of Cody.

"I guess everthing's been swell?" Jack asked out of concern though he hid the concern bit quite well.

"Of course," Adele stated, "Rynka and Flau have been a tremendous help."

Ridley stretched and began to yawn.

Jack pointed towards his room. "Man, you must be tired after all that! My bed's in there. I'll just sleep on the floor or something."

The blond whispered in his ear, "Jack, I don't want to be alone anymore. You're coming with me."

The young man blushed. "Ah, well, I guess we'll have to catch up in the morning. Goodnight Sis. Flau."

Ridley took his hand in hers as she guided him to his bedroom.

Adele watched them enter the room and stared at the door for a couple of seconds after it was shut. 'I can't believe how fast he's grown.'

"Think it's wise to leave them by their selves?" The black haired woman asked.

"Jack isn't one to do things that he'll end up regretting. Besides, Ridley is much more mature than he is and would probably give him a good slap if he tried anything stupid."

Flau could help but laugh.

End Chapter One.