AN: When i read the first review, it made me realize that KamehameGadoken was right, my characters do lack unique personalities, so i made a lot of changes in the 3rd chapter, i really don't know if its good or okay, but here's the 3rd chapter.
Chapter 3: Claudette, The Thunder Cloud General
Claudette, the eldest sister of the Vance family. She examined the room Leina slept in. "Where did you go?" She asked herself.
The group has been traveling the whole day, following the road to Gainos. "I spy with my little eye something... Na! Boring!" Ivan said very bored.
"How about you Eric thought of something fun?" Ivan asked Eric. "got nothing." He said.
"Man i'm tired." John said since they've been walking the whole day.
"Maybe you should spend more time at the gym, and less time at library" Said Eric.
"Its too... Tiresome, and beside, i need to be the top student to make my parents proud. Unlike someone i know." John said looking at Ivan.
"Whatever bookworm." Eric said but before John could say anything Ivan gave him a wet willy. "WET WILLY! HA HA!" Ivan said as he enjoy putting his wet finger in John's ear.
While Eric is laughing at John, Kevin and Leina are chating. Leina is almost finished telling him about herself. "...And thats why i wanted to be an adventurer, like Risty."She finished and now wanted to know Kevin's story. "I would like to know more about you."
Kevin smiled and he begin to tell her about his life. "Sure, like you i also came from a very rich family, at the age fourteen i became bored at my lifestyle so i spent most of my vacation time in different countrys, later on i became interested in music so i started being a solo singer, i got talent, then they set up a concert and i'm the main event." He looked up to the sky remebering the first night of becoming famous. "But i got problem during that time." Leina moved a little closer to him as he continues. "When i got to the middle of the stage, i suddenly froze looking at the crowd, and then i realize that i have bad case of stage fright."
"Then what happened?" Leina asked him although she didn't want to ask thinking that she might make him feel bad, making him remember his bad time, but she was too curious.
Kevin just smile. "What happened next is my little sister Emily went to the stage and started singing then we both started singing. Thanks to her, the concert wasn't a total bust. After that i realize that i can't sing alone otherwise i'll end up having stage fright, its that time i came up with an idea; start a boy band so you won't have to be alone. And that is how the boy band '4 Ways' started." He finished.
"Wow! You must been through a lot didn't you?" Leina said.
"Yeah. Finding some boys for a boy band sound easy but it wasn't, because they have audition and i have to be there, some has talent but wasn't enough, some were simply horrible, and while some are just too desperate. I even travel from one place to the next to find someone good enough."He said remembering how many places he went, to form the perfect band, his thoughts were interupted when John spoke up.
"Guys, we should camp for the night." John said wiping his ear clean with a tissue.
"Good idea." Kevin said noticing that its getting dark.
Moments later the group found a good camping site."I'll go find something to eat."Said Eric as he left.
As the group settled, Ivan took something out of his backpack."Hey guys, look what i got, "Tent in a Tube"."He said as he remove the lid and throw it on the ground, then a huge tent emerges. Leina was surprise that a huge tent can fit inside a small container. "Now i wonder how to put it back in the tube." Ivan said as Eric return with some huge mushroom.
"We got dinner! Dig in." Eric said as he give them the mushroom he collected, John and Kevin wasn't sure if its safe to eat.
"How would we know if its not poisonous."John said inspecting the giant mushroom.
"Then i eat it first then." He said as he start eating the mushroom. "Taste fine to me."
"Now this is how true adventurers eat."As she take a bite. It taste good, but before Kevin, John and Ivan could eat, the two suddenly started to feel awkward. The two started to barf like a waterfall. "I-I can't see!
"Here, let me help you."Kevin said as he trying to help Leina.
"Great! Its poisonous." John said as he throw the mushroom away.
"How many fingers do you see?"Asked Ivan doing the peace sign in front of Eric who only answer. "Ten."
Unknown to the group, someone is watching them. Nanael, an angel is watching the whole scene. "So those are the boys that the Head Angel talk about."Nanael said as she remembered what the Head Angel told her and the other angels.
***flashback start***
Nanael was traveling through the Heavens to hear the Head Angel's announcement. When they were all arrived, the Head Angel started her announcement.
"I'm happy that you all gathered here today, to tell you that the new Holy Knights have arrive."As she show them the image of Kevin, Eric, John and Ivan.
"Um, which one of them?" Hachiel asked her.
"All four of them." The Head Angel said shocking Hachiel and the others.
"All FOUR of them?!" "Four Holy Knights, what are odds of that." "Is this even possible?" Said some of the angels making Nanael confuse.
"What is a Holy Knight?" Nanael asked, all the angels just looked at her thinking 'She doesn't know what Holy Knight is?'.
"You really need to pay attention in lectures Nanael." Hachiel said to her. "And for your question, Holy Knights are a warriors hand chosen by the gods themselves, they're soul purpose is to protect the Queen's Blade and the world, they were granted with great strength and power, they can use holy magic without even doing any 'Holy Poses', they can even grow wings!" Hachiel explain to her. "Usually there can be only one Holy Knight, and yet theres four of them, which probably means a that very evil threat is coming." Hachiel finish her explanation, Nanael now knows how seroius this is.
Nanael decided to ask. "I have question, How would we know if they are the Holy Knights?"
"Simple, you can tell because they have "The Mark of the Holy Ones" on their left hand."The Head Angel simply answered.
"So should we tell them or something?"Asked Nanael.
"When the time has come, for now we all are going to be very busy with the Queen's Blade competition, so you all may now leave." Said the Head Angel.
***flashback end***
Nanael was curious about the boys and wanted to know more about them.
"Who's there?" Asked John as he grab hold his sword when he notice Nanael.
"Don't worry, i'm not here to cause trouble. I'm Nanael, an Angel."Nanael said as John sheathe his sword and Ivan approaches Nanael.
"Wow! A real angel, this is so cool, i never seen an angel before!" Ivan said as he examines Nanael's wings, then he asked."Since you're an angel, do you have something that could help our two friends over there? They didn't know the mushrooms they ate are poisonous."
"I'm an angel, its my job to help."Nanael said as she gave him a pyramid shape bottle."Here, its holy milk. Have your friends drink this."
Ivan gave the bottle to Leina and Eric who both began drinking it, then suddenly had a look of disgust, spitting out the milk on Kevin. "You could've just spit the other way." Kevin said as Ivan give him some towel.
Nanael saw the marks on their hands. Its faint but its definitely there, which make sense why the boys didn't notice it. "By the way. I would like to know where you from?" She asked them.
"Sure, but you might gonna think were crazy after we you."John said as they began telling her where they from and about their world. "So? Do you think were crazy?"
"A little, but i believe you." She told them. She then heard their stomachs rumbled loudly. "Man i'm so hungry!" Shouted Eric as Ivan took out nachos and potato chips pack from his bag.
"Don't worry! I got nachos and potato chips!" Ivan said as he gave some to the others.
"We're gonna have junkfood for dinner." Argued John.
"Who cares! I'm starving!" Said Eric as he open the potato chip pack and started eating.
"Potato chips?" Leina said. "Nachos?"Added Nanael. "Yeah! Try some, it taste great." Kevin said as give Leina and Nanael some nachos, the two ate the nachos. "Wow! This taste so good!" Said Nanael as Leina nod in agreement.
While their were eating, John ask Nanael about what they do, Nanael tell them many things, how she was supporting the Queen's Blade. Leina ask her about Risty, she made a book appear to find Risty. "I found her, but no info on battles." They smell something good and saw Eric roasting marshmallow and Ivan making smores.
"Hey, who want some smores?" Asked Ivan as he hand some to the others.
"Camping isn't perfect without smores." Said Eric.
"Don't forget about sharing stories and jokes."John said as Ivan quickly raise his hand.
"Oh! I got good one."Said Ivan began telling them his story, then the other began telling their stories and jokes. Leina enjoyed the smores and their stories, she pretended to laugh at their jokes since most of it doesn't make sense to her. "By the way Leina, i forgot to ask this earlier, what are going to do once we got to Gainos?" Kevin asked her.
"To find Risty."She show them a gold coin. "I promised to give this coin back to Risty when i get stronger."
"We'll help you." Kevin said to Leina. "Yeah you're our friend, and friends always help each other." Eric said.
"We're gonna stick by your side and help you get strong, and thats a promise."John said. Leina smiles at them.
"Oh yeah, i forgot, campfire song!" Ivan said as he took out his Iphone from his backpack. "This is one of my favorite songs." As started the music in his Iphone, then he started singing.
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
When can we do this again?
When can I see you again?
Switch on the sky and the stars glow for you
Go see the world cause it's all so brand new
Don't close your eyes cause your future's ready to shine
It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air we can't deny
It's been fun but now I've got to go
Life it way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
I gotta know, 'til then, when can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
I gotta know, when can i see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can i see you again?
"C'mon, everybody sing!"shouted Ivan as everyone started to sing.
Joined at the hip, yeah your sidekick needs you
Life is a trip down the road that leads you
Look all around at the mountains you haven't climbed
It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air you can't deny
It's been fun but now I've got to go
Life it way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
I gotta know, 'til then, when can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
I gotta know, when can i see you again?
Don't close your eyes 'cause you futures's ready to shine
It's just a matter of time before we learn how to fly
Welcome to the rhythm of the night
There's something in the air you can't deny
So let me know before I wave goodbye
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can I see you again?
Oh oh oh oh
When can we do this again?
Oh oh oh oh
Yeah! It's been fun but now I've got to go
Life it way too short to take it slow
But before I go and hit the road
Tell me when
When can I see you again?
When can I see you again?
When can I see you again?
The song ended with everyone clapping. "Wow! That was fun!" Said Nanael. "I've got to admit, that was amazing, and i feel great." Leina said as she is fascinated by Ivan's Iphone. "Thats Ivan, he just loves brighten everyone's mood, most of the song that he likes comes from "Owl City"."Said Kevin. "Really, i never tought owls can be great singers."Leina said as Kevin is trying not to laugh, Leina didn't know that Owl City is a person.
"Anyway, we should get some sleep, i'm really tired." Said John as he lay down to sleep.
"Goodnight everyone."Ivan said as they all went to sleep.
Morning came and the group were their packing things. Ivan now know how to put the tent back in the tube when he reads the instructions. When they began to depart, Leina stopped when she see a shadow nearby. It came closer to reveal a woman with long red hair, a black cloak and a crown like object on her head. "Who is she?"asked Eric.
"Claudette, my eldest sister."Leina said.
"Leina! Come back home at once!" Claudette said in a commanding tone.
"Never! I won't go back!" Leina drew out her sword."I will never lose!"
"You leave me no choice!"She grab her sword and threw her cloak. Claudette charged to stike Leina, but Kevin ran in front of her, blocking her sword with his shield."Woah! Hey, do you two really have to fight?"Asked Kevin.
"Yes! This is my fight Kevin."Leina said. "So please understand!"
"If you say so." Kevin backed away from the fight. They heard Nanael laughing. "You set this whole thing up, did you?" Asked John. "You're right."She answered as she started to make some sort of barrier.
"Ladies and Gentlemen! The Queen's Blade will now begin!" Nanael announced. Leina started attacking, but Claudette didn't. She keep blocking every Leina's attack. "C'mon! Fight already!" Shouted Leina as Claudette backed up to retreat.
"Leina, be ready! We'll fight again, but not with the angel!" She said.
"Hold on!" Leina said as she charged to attack her, but Claudette blocked it and wouldn't fight back. "Why? Why do you keep doing this!" She got her on her knee."Why is it always about me?! I don't understand! Reputation? Is that it?!" Claudetes sword suddenly began to glow. Leina was pushed back by the thunder clap strike.
"What the!? Is she allowed to do that?" Asked Ivan.
"Every fighter must show everything they've got in the Queen's Blade tournament, so its fair."Answered Nanael. This make the guys worried, They don't think Leina can stand a chance against someone who uses an attack like that.
"You think it's always about you? Leina, you'll never grow up. Let me tell you something." She got in a battle position. "I know it will never show, but I know that my father loves me!" She threw her sword like boomerang, hitting Leina's shield. Claudette raised her sword. "Thunder Strike!" She shoot lightning bolt at Leina, but she dodged it in time. Claudette used the same move, knocking Leina to the end of the barrier, shattering it, the match was over, Claudette won.
"It's not over yet!" Leina said trying to stand up.
"Sorry, but it's over." Nanael flew down. "I'm not going back!" Said Leina as Claudette walked towards her.
"Leina! Are you alright?"Asked Kevin as he ran to Leina's side. "I'm fine. This is my fight!"
"You lost, and besides, you can't become strong if you're gone." Kevin said as he unsheathe his sword, ready to fight. "If you want her, you'll have to go through me!"
"Me too!" Shouted Eric as he ran by his side.
"And me!"John readied his sword.
"Count me in!" The four of them stood in front of Leina, swords drawn and prepared to fight.
"Foolish!" Claudette pointed her sword at them. "How dare you get involve! Even when their is four of you, its still not enough to defeat me!" She got in battle position.
"Guys! You can't do this!" Leina said to them. "What if you got killed?! Your family and friends, even your fans will be sad!" Leina tried to reason with them.
Kevin looked at her, he smile and said. "I know what you're saying Leina, but i'm not gonna sit down and watch my friend being drag against their will." "Yeah, and you said that you're gonna find Risty right? Well you're not if you're gonna let her win." Said Eric."Remember our promise Leina."John said. "Friends always stick together! Remember that Leina."Ivan said to Leina. They didn't notice that the marks in their started to glow faintly.
'Guys..." Leina is touched about what they said. "I understand. Be careful."She smiled. They charge at Claudette. Their blades collided, Claudette pushed them back. Kevin went first to attack Claudette, swinging his sword at her.
"Why?! Why do you boys interfere? This is a family business." Claudette said to them, blocking Kevin's attack. "We make it our business when our friend is involve!" Kevin said as he stop when Eric charges in.
"Yeah! He's right!" Eric said as he jump to strike her which she blocked. " Why couldn't you just let Leina be free to do what what she wants?!" Claudette didn't answer as she keeps blocking every Eric's attack.
"How are you doing this?!" Claudette asked him." No one had ever have this strength against me!
"I guess strength comes from our friendship i suppose." John said as he take his turn to attack.
"What!? True strength comes from determination!" Claudette shouted as she keeps on fighting with John.
"Thats your strength! Ours come from the love and support from our friends and family!" John said as Ivan took his turn.
"Yeah! And friends and family should always respect the decision of others!" Ivan dodge when she thrust her sword at him, he swings his two swords at Claudette who blocks."And by taking Leina home by force when she doesn't want to. That just gonna make YOU a terrible sister!"
As the fight keep on going. Nanael saw the whole fight. "Those boys are... Awesome!" While watching, she completely forgot that the Queen's Blade broadcasting orb was still on. The orbs broadcasted the whole fight. Many people saw the boys fighting the stong general.
Tomoe the warrior priestess, saw the fight. "Lady Tomoe, are you seeing this?" Shizuka asked her.
"I am. Those boys, they have an amazing strength." They kept watching the fight from above.
Even Risty saw it. "I never thought those boys can fight this good." She said still observing the fight.
Many people from the continent saw this, even Queen Aldra herself saw the fight. Claudette was battling both Kevin and Eric, she shoot lightning at the two, but they dodge her attack. John and Ivan charge at her, now she was fighting four of them. Aldra keep on watching, she was very impress with the boys. Claudette uses her thunder clap again, hurling lightning bolts at them who manage to dodge in time. Claudette is now tired, and the boys were tired as well. Claudette smiled and placed her sword on her back.
"It's decided." Said Claudette. They sheathed their swords. "You boys have great strength. May i know your names?" She asked them.
"Kevin Ridgewell."
"Eric Hassleberry."
"John Truesdale."
"Ivan Emanuel."
"And together we are called "4 Ways"." The boys said in unison. Claudette chuckled. "4 Ways? You have odd friends Leina." She said to Leina.
They went to help Leina as Ivan get his backpack, but the edge of the cliff suddenly break causing Leina to fall to the abyss. The boys jumped in to grab her. Leina is holding on Kevin's arms, Eric grabbed Kevin's legs, Ivan grabbed Eric's shirt and holding onto John's arm while Claudette is holding John's other arm.
"Look at us! We're some kind of human chain!" Joked Ivan. "This is no time to make jokes Ivan!" Retorted John as he heard something, he looked further down to see a raging river on the bottom, this got him an idea.
"Claudette i need you to let go!" John said shocking the others.
"WHAT! John are you nuts!" Shouted Eric. "Are you trying to get us killed!"Added Kevin.
"I'm not letting go! I can pull you up!" Claudette said.
"Thats not possible, you can't pull all of us up, and on top of that you're still tired from the fight."John said."You don't have to worry about Leina, we'll protect her, you can count on it!" Claudette hesitating."You just have to trust me on this one!" She then understood.
John turn to the others. "You guys ready?!" The others nodded. "I don't like this." Leina said.
Claudette let go of them, they fall into the raging river, making a splash that Claudette could hear. Leina, Kevin and Ivan passed out from the fall, Eric and John quickly hold onto them. They let the current take them, but it was too fast, Eric and John got hit by rock, knocking them unconcious.
"I hope they're alright." Nanael said worried for them, then she saw that the broadcasting orb is still on, she panicked and quickly turn off the orb. "The Head Angel is definitely going to punish me!" She said as she fly somewhere else.
END
AN:Hope you all like it. Song would be ''When can i see you Again?" by Owl City. Anyway i make some personality info.
Kevin: Nice, adventurous, sociable, easy going and somewhat mischievous and lazy.
Eric: Short tempered, loud, fun-loving and easy going.
John: Kind, serious, patient, booksmart, easy to get irritated.
Ivan: Cheerful, fun-loving, care-free, inattentive, and a joker.
Hope you like this info, and if you got any suggestion or ideas, please review.
