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Chapter 3

Ascalon

When the sun rose the next morning Leo put out the remnants of the fire and packed their gear. Savanna fed the Melandru some bread and milk

then they set off to Ascalon. They had just passed Foible's Fair when they heard the sounds of a fight going on.

"Sounds like someone needs some help." Leo laughed as he saw a warrior fighting a lone Stone Elemental…well more he was blocking it's hits

and running away from it. Leo walked up behind the warrior as he was blocking some punches and asked calmly.

"Need some help?"

When the warrior heard his voice he spun around scared and while distracted the Stone elemental Punched the warrior in the back knocking him

down. Leo just placed his hand on the Stone creature and said

"Easy leave him alone I'd hate to see you die over this guy."

The Stone Elemental looked at Leo for a moment then turned and went back to a group of three other Stone Elementals. Leo helped up the

young warrior and he dusted him self off.

"Thanks a lot I never thought I'd get that thing away from me. My name is Rangi Hefthyn. I'm a warrior…well I will be as soon as I get to Ascalon

and join the kings army I'll be the greatest Chaar slayer that has ever been known…as soon as people get to know me. This is my father's armor

he told me I shouldn't wear it I should just wait till I get to Ascalon and get my recruit armor from Sir Tidus but…" Rangi was cut off.

"Hey, hey slow down kid." Leo said putting his hand on Rangi's shoulder.

"Now tell me Rangi how old are you?" Leo asked looking over his shoulder at Savanna who was now laughing.

"I'm old enough to wear my father's armor and to wield a shield!" He shouted staring up at Leo.

"I think what he is trying to say is that he is old enough to join the army." Savanna giggled as she walked up beside Leo holding the little

Melandru.

"WOW! Is that a kitten Melandru!? I love Melandru Stalker's they are like the one animal that I am truly not scared of accept for the stupid Chaar.

Because all they are is big overgrown stupid bipedal cats that think they can push us around because we are smaller than they are…" Rangi

continued as Savanna and Leo turned and started walking towards Ascalon.

"Hey wait can I follow you guy's to Ascalon? I mean it's not like I need an escort I'm not a little baby but I just think you guy's could use the

company. As my mother always it is best to travel with as many friends as possible and I think than…" Rangi's voice echoed as Savanna and Leo

where several yards from him now.

"Hey wait up!" Rangi shouted as he ran awkwardly under the weight of the armor after the couple.

The towering doors that led to Ascalon were open and guards were stationed at the gate. "What is your business here?" One of the guards

asked Leo, Savanna, and Rangi

"We are here to join the kings army and serve Ascalon in the fight against the Chaar."

Savanna responded to the guards question.

"Ok the king is asking that everyone meet Sir Tidus near the gates to the Academy for orientation. The orientation will start in a half hour." The

guard said standing to the side allowing the three to pass into the city.

"You know guys I am a really great listener and my father has taught me how to wield a sword. And wow I never realized how big the doors

entering Ascalon were till now and…" Rangi went on as Leo and Savannah went into Ascalon as

the guards were closing the door when Rangi noticed and he rushed to get in

"Hey guys…wait….up!" Rangi shouted as the doors almost closed on him he barley escaped being crushed.

Ascalon was swarming with people traders young army apprentices listening to their master's lessons. A bell rang and the crowd migrated its way

towards the eastern part of the city.


"C'mon lets get a good place to stand." Savanna said as she ran the direction everyone else was going.

"Hey up here!" A female's voice shouted. Leo and Savanna looked up and saw Degen standing on a stone bridge with a young Elementalist.

Degen was waiving for them to come up to where they were.

"How do we get up there?!" Leo shouted when a little monk grabbed his hand.

"Follow me we have a spot saved just for you three!" The little monk shouted with excitement.

The little monk dragged Leo, Savanna and Rangi westward then stopped and started dragging them up a large flight of stairs.

"You know for a little monk you sure are strong!" Leo shouted almost falling over.

Degen and the Elementalist were now in sight and Leo attempted to wave but only found himself laying on the ground.

"That's for calling me little." The Monk said in a calm but menacing voice.

"Are you ok honey?" Savanna giggled helping Leo get up.

"Huh? Yeah I'm fine" Leo laughed as he stood.

"Degen it's good to see you again." Savanna smiled waving at the Ranger.

"It's good to see the two of you again as well." Degen smiled then looked at Savannas hand. "I see you have a mighty beautiful ring on your

finger there." Degen smiled looking up at Savanna who was smiling back.

"Yes I have indeed. So who are your friends here?" Savanna asked blushing as she stood close to Leo leaning against him.

"This is Saphira she is one of the best monks in our guild." Degen introduced as the little monk walked over to Leo, Savanna and Rangi.

"Hello nice to meet you please forgive me for throwing you on the ground Leo." Saphira giggled as she shook their hands.

"No forgive me for calling you short remember me not to do that again." He chuckled as he rubbed his back.

"Oh Saphira I didn't realize that was you. Do you remember me? I'm Rangi Hefthyn. I used to watch you practice when I was out in the fields with

my grandfather. I never said anything to you just thought that you may remember me from watching you…" Rangi continued as Saphira leaned

over towards Savanna and Leo.

"You'd think he would remember that he was in the guild already. Did he get hit in the head?" Saphira whispered to the couple.

"We had no idea he was in your guild. And yes there was that time where the stone elemental knocked him on the ground." Leo chuckled down

Saphira.

"And this is Phoenix she is the our guild leader ." Degen introduced as the Elementalist walked up holding two capes.

"I would like to offer you two a spot among our ranks in the guild, Degen has told me what a good healer you are Savanna. And what an

excellent you are at wielding an axe Leo." She stated as she handed the two a cape each.

"Oh wait that's right I'm already a member of the guild! I totally forgot i guess that bump to the head had made me forget some things." Rangi

laughed as he pulled the cape from under the bulky armor he wore.

"Rangi you really are an idiot you know that." Phoenix laughed as she handed Savanna and Leo the capes.

"May I ask what the name of your guild is?" Savanna asked as she slid the hole in the cape over he neck and snapped the seal holding it in place.

"For all intensive reasons we just call our guild Bar." Phoenix said as she recalled a memory that made her smile.

"Well we are honored to be a member of your esteemed guild." Savanna smiled as she had to help Leo get his cape on straight.

"Shh… the king and Sir Tidus approach." a guard shushed the small group.

"You may call me Phe." Phoenix whispered as she turned to watch what the King and Sir Tidus had to say.