Chapter 4: Cursed Village
Hey there guys, it's me, Chris.
I'm on a roll! Welcome to chapter 4 (:
I hope this one is long enough.
I have exams this week and they're killing off my time.
I don't own any Final Fantasy games or anything in them. I just own the OC's.
"So . . . Rydia, is it?" Edea started. Flipping down her white hood and shaking her wavy blonde locks. "Can you explain to us, if you please, what is this place?"
What do you mean?
"Strange girl means that we're not from around here," Faris explained to the mute.
Edea glared at Faris, "My name's Edea."
"I know," The redhead nodded. Confused, the blonde shrugged it off and turned back to their guide.
Are you lost heroes?
"You can say that," Edea said. "Are there any towns nearby? We could ask around for any information or maps to help us."
"She's right," Faris agreed. "I must find a way back home. There's still something I must finish." Kallyn nodded slightly at her friend's comment.
There are few towns around here, but I know a way to a small village uphill. They might have a map to guide you.
"Oh, thank you!" Edea rejoiced. "Could you take us there?"
The mute nodded and pushed her brown hair behind her ears. Shaking the dirt off her brown and golden shorts, she stood up and started walking uphill. Not wanting to be left behind, the three foreigners got up and followed the selkie.
As they walked uphill, they noticed that they were located in a thick forest. The trees stood tall above them, shading most of the grass below from the blazing sun rays above them, A humid breeze reached Kallyn, and she turned around to notice the ground was ore damp that before. Before she could say anything though, Faris spoke first.
"Are we close to a river?"
Rydia shook her head. No, but there is a waterfall due West from here.
Faris nodded and the silence resumed.
The four girls reached a small footpath, which they followed out of the forest and into a large grassy area. The path continues for a while longer and the three foreigners started to wonder how far the village actually was.
"How much longer?" Faris complained, flipping her hood up like her friend to give her some shade.
A bit.
Faris groaned, earning a sigh from Kallyn. The latter rolled her eyes and stopped for a second to catch up with her friend.
Faris looked at her with puppy dog eyes, knowing that Kallyn would understand the meaning. The clavat rolled her eyes and lowered a bit, letting Faris jump on her back and wrap her arms around Kallyn's neck. Kallyn held on to the girl's legs and started walking to catch up with the other girls.
Edea chuckled at the fighting partners as they finally caught up. Faris took the chance to nap and fell asleep. Kallyn groaned when she realized that she would have to carry her napping friend for the rest of the trip. Luckily for them, Rydia noticed the outline of the village not too far ahead.
Edea's face lit up at the view and ran to the head of the group, Tripping over a rock but regaining balance before she hit the ground. Rydia raced behind the mage, leaving Kallyn behind carrying the sleeping Faris.
As the partners reached the village, they noticed that Edea had stopped before the entrance.
"I recognize this energy from somewhere, "Edea shivered at the feeling of deja vu.
Nudging the redhead awake, Kallyn set her down. Faris looked around her at the deserted village, only to find it not so quite deserted.
"A curse," Kallyn muttered. Faris nodded and began her exploring, Kallyn a few steps behind.
Edea decided to check the stores for any villagers, but as she opened the first door she leaped back in surprise when a ghost stood before her.
"This is terrible," the ghost told the mage. "You must help us."
"H- How? What happened?" Edea asked the phantom.
"A witch!" the ghost exclaimed. "A witch has cursed us with a powerful spell."
"Why would a witch- "
"Strange girl!" Faris interrupted as she jogged towards the mage. "Did you find anything?"
"I have a name," the blonde growled.
"I know," Faris nodded. "So, what did you find?"
Edea motioned to the ghost at the doorway, "It's a witch's curse."
"Witches are very strong," Kallyn joined them. "They hide in a human body, but when challenged can show their true selves."
Edea nodded. She wondered why Kallyn knew so much but rarely spoke about it. To Faris it seemed normal as she started going over different strategies while Kallyn wither nodded or shook her head.
"We're going to need armor and shields," Faris pointed out.
"Where's Rydia anyway?" Edea wondered as she gazed around for said selkie.
The mute was waiting for them in front of a small cabin.
I found something that could help us.
Chris: yay! Time for some adventure!
Faris: why was I napping anyway?
Kallyn: staying up late reading that book again?
Faris: Hey, it's my life right there. I can't just throw away my belief.
Kallyn: I didn't mean-
Faris: I know, I know *chuckles*
Edea: you guys-
Faris: what, strange girl?
Edea: I have a name . . .
Rydia: Please review. It is greatly appreciated.
