The epic quest begins
Disclaimer: see chapter 1.
The situation is the brainchild of my niisan. I just put it in fic form.
Halgita
First floor
Eugene shifted nervously as he waited on the first floor of the only home he had ever known. To be leaving Halgita for the first time on such an important mission… it almost felt overwhelming. Even now he could not decide what had possessed Sigmund to ask him of all people to help him cut the Orders chains. Touma would have made a much better choice. Any of the Nightwhisperers would have made a better companion for the would-be hero, for Veros' sake!
But no, Sigmund had asked for Eugene specifically, going so far as to personally ask the priest. Eugene felt proud that his friend trusted him so much; however, that did not change the reality of his serious lack of the physical strength and stamina required for a long journey. Adjusting his rather large and mostly empty pack, he peered up the steps in hopes that Sigmund had arrived and he could convince the other to take a more useful companion.
The clank clank of armored feet rang through the hall and down the steps to Eugene. The brunette waited patiently for the figure to appear. The clanking grew louder until a loud clatter and a panicked shout replaced it. Eugene had a second to wonder what had caused the sound before a flailing mass of silver, blue, and red tumbled down the stairs. On instinct, he lifted his staff and cast Geowall. The figure hit the summoned stone wall with a solid thunk.
Letting the spell dissipate, Eugene stepped closer to the person.
"I'malright."
Eugene sighed and shook his head. Of all people…
"Sigmund… perhaps I should carry your pack."
"… Perhaps."
And so the epic adventure began.
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Opal-Shuriken: Thanks so much for your review. I really appreciate it. I do hope to continue this for quite a number of chapters.