Tatsu: My responses to readers... Thank you for the votes! And also, I know that Will and Wil will be confusing, but there's a reason I spelled Will's with two L's... So I don't mix them up. :P Don't worry, you'll get used to it. And yes, I promise I'll continue writing, and I'll try to make even better chapters and fights and stuff. Thank you all for your support.

Tatsu: Alright, let's get working on chapter 3!

Will: I get to help this time, eh?

Tatsu: Well, more characters will come in later, but for now it's just you and Lyn, remember?

Will: Right…

Tatsu: Alright! Just to remind readers, we'll be doing votes for pairings one at a time! The first time was Will, and next is…

Will: Lord Eliwood!

Tatsu: Why do you ask? Because he's another main character!

Will: His pairings will come at the end, first, the results for Will's votes!

Tatsu: Alright, Will has votes for these pairings… Lyn and Florina. That means that these two pairings will make it into the next round, where I'll just flip a coin or something.

Will: Okay, well, you'll still have the final say.

Tatsu: Sure, but it eliminated some of the options for me.

Will: Shall we get on with the story now?

Tatsu: Yes, but first! I must tell you that I have solved my Harken and Wallace problems!

Will: You have? How?

Tatsu: You'll have to wait and find out, just like all the rest.

Will: Fine. Now should I start the chapter?

Tatsu: Yes, please do.

Will: Here comes chapter 3: A New Journey!

Chapter 3: A New Journey

"Now, I'd like you to meet your partners."

"I work alone."

"I order you to work with them, Will."

"…Yes, my lord."

"Good, now come with me."

Will followed the man, even though he didn't want to. In the next room were two other men. Not only them, but there were two men in the corner, along with a younger girl.

"Now, this is Jaffar, the angel of death. And this… this is Mark, the angel of deceit." The man said, pointing to the two in the middle of the room.

"…" The quiet one must be Jaffar. There was a tattoo on his arm that gave it away.

"I think it'll be fun working with you." And that was Mark. Had to be, as he was the other one left.

"This is Will, our angel… of despair."

"I… It… pleasure to meet you both." Will said, giving a very small, quick, bow.

"Now... I'll leave you to it."

Will ran a hand through his hair. "I could've done without those nasty memories… I really don't want them." He sighed, and got of the chair, stretching. He had fallen asleep in it after putting Lyn in her bed and treating her wound.

"Still sleeping?" He said, walking over to her, and tapping her lightly on the cheek. She groaned, and opened one eye wearily. He couldn't help but laugh at her slightly confused look.

"You… stayed?" She asked, and he shrugged. "I couldn't leave you knowing you were hurt, could I? I'd have to be…" He trailed off, but she got his meaning. What was with the sad look on his face, though?

"Yesterday must have been rough on you." He said, picking up his sword, which was deposited by the door. How had he gotten over there so fast? "I'll go get some more water for you."

"Wait…" She said, sitting up, he looked back. "Can I… talk to you?"

He smiled. "In a bit." She shook her head. "I need to talk to you now." She replied, while thinking I can't have you leave without asking…

"Well… you're still…" He trailed off, wide eyed at the fact that she had stood up quickly, and walked right at him, pulling him outside even faster than she had stood up. He didn't even get a real chance to answer her.

"You have… experience in the ways of war, I see." She said, and Will looked down, slightly embarrassed. "Yes, I'm… sorry for not telling you, but…"

She shook her head again. "You didn't have time or need to tell me. We're perfect strangers, after all." He smiled sadly. "That's true, I suppose." He replied.

Lyn turned, and smiled. "But you took care of me, as I did to you. Were you… merely repaying the debt?" She asked. His face was downcast again. "I… I just don't like seeing people die." He said, even though he knew her wound was nowhere near enough to kill her. She knew it too, but it was still a nice thing for him to say.

"Then let me travel with you!" She nearly shouted suddenly, taking him aback. That was not what he had expected at all. It was also something that came completely out of nowhere. "Travel… with me? Why would you want to do that? What about… your family?" He had a feeling he knew what had happened, but… he needed to ask the question anyway.

"You… want me… to get… permission…" She said, her face growing sadder with every word. "From my… parents?" She finished, her voice growing very quiet with the last word. She looked down.

Will looked at the ground as well; it was as he had surmised. Hers were the only clothes that were truly neat, only her possessions seemed in order. "What… happened?" He asked, almost afraid to ask.

"They died… six months ago." She said. Obviously, she had been waiting to tell someone about this. She had... needed to talk about it. "My people… I don't…" She was having trouble. Will decided to prod, if only a little.

"A surprise attack?" He said, gently. She nodded.

"I'm the last of my tribe. Bandits… they… killed. Many. Too many." She swallowed, and Will took the chance to collect his thoughts.

Will looked at the ground. Near here, the only bandits that could coordinate an attack on a whole tribe, and wipe them out that efficiently, were… "Taliver?"

She looked at him, tears in her eyes, and nodded. "My tribe was scattered." She was almost sobbing now. "I wanted to protect them… but I was too young to be of any use." She was crying, probably remembering the deaths she had seen. The murders that had happened before her very eyes. "They… wouldn't follow me."

Will looked at her, and put a hand on her shoulder, keeping her from falling into him. She didn't look like she was about to break down, but…

"No." She straitened up, and Will removed the hand. She wiped her tears away. "No more. I won't cry anymore. I'll avenge my people." She looked at the rising sun for a moment, then back at Will.

"Will, I want… I must, become stronger. I saw you yesterday, you know how to fight, and you know what tactics to use. I know that I'm asking too much of you, but…" She looked up at the sky. "To avenge my father, I must become stronger. I need someone to train me! I… I don't want to be alone! Please, tell me you'll let me come with you!"

Will looked at the ground, at her, the ground, and finally, at her again. He was apparently mulling it over. "Alright."

She nearly jumped for joy. "Really?"

Will nodded. "But… I have no clear destination in mind."

She shook her head. "We'll figure it out! I know we can! You'll be my master tactician, and I'll be your fearless apprentice warrior! We can do it! Right?"

Will smiled. "Sure, but we'll need stuff. Clothes, food, shelter, and all that kind of stuff will be needed for a journey. And as you can probably tell… I've none of it."

She dashed back into her home, presumably to get supplies. "Why am I… so stupid…?" He whispered, before he saw her coming out again. "That was fast."

She held out her left hand. In it, was some money. He added it to the residue left in his pockets. They had a fair amount, and if they could get some work as mercenaries… he shook his head. He'd do a job to get the money. He wouldn't let her become involved… he hoped.

"Here's what I've got." She held out two blankets, and a package, that appeared to be a tent. "I've also got some food inside, but it won't last us long."

Will pondered on this. "Hmm… We'll have to stop in Bulgar then, to get some more supplies." She nodded, and went back in.

It was only a short time later that Will had secured the food in one pack, and the living supplies in another. It would still be some rough traveling, not to mention long… and dangerous. He didn't like to think about the last part.

"Lyn?" He asked, as he picked up the heavier bag, and she the lighter one. "What is it?" She replied. "You sure there's only one tent?"

She nodded. "Why, is there a problem?" She said, and Will shrugged. "During hunts, the tribe often had many people in the same tent. I see no problem with it. And you did say we had to travel lightly."

Will sighed, shaking his head. "You were definitely raised on the plains, Lyn."

"Where am I now…?" A young boy asked, seeing that no one was around. Darn it all… "Wait… is that a village? Yes! Oh thank heavens; I needed a place with food and shelter!" And he ran towards it, not seeing the man sneak up behind him…

A young girl landed, hopping off her Pegasus, into what looked to her… like ruins. "Oh no… what happened here?" She looked at her Pegasus, but it made a whining noise similar to a horse, as though to say it didn't know. "But then… Lyn!" She gasped, and hoped back onto her Pegasus, taking to the sky once more.

Two knights continued their journey, now nearing the city of Bulgar. It had been a long one for them both. "Sain, don't go flirting with the ladies here. You know our mission."

The green clad knight laughed, and then responded to the red clad one. "I know, Kent. We must find the tribe of the Lorca, and request that Lady Madelyn and her family attend a reunion at Castle Caelin. But how else shall I gather information?"

"How about you try asking?" Kent responded, feeling like giving his companion a good kick. "And remember to buy some new weapons. Our old ones are running out." Sain sighed, but nodded in response, showing that he understood.

Tatsu: And… that's that!

Will: Hmm… so you introduced the other characters as well?

Tatsu: I figured it'd be better to mention them sooner rather than later.

Will: So the guy that found the village was…

Tatsu: Shut it! Let them draw their own conclusions! They'll find out soon enough anyway!

Will: What about your Harken and Wallace problems?

Tatsu: They'll be in the story, but they won't join Eliwood's company. Don't worry, you'll all find out what happens soon enough.

Will: Right, so now, tell them Eliwood's choices!

Tatsu: Alright, now the viewers choose! Who will Eliwood end up with! The five choices are… 1) Dragon dancer, Ninian. 2) Sacaen Swordsman, Lyn. 3) Pegasus rider of Ilia, Fiora. 4) New vassal, Rebecca. And 5) Loyal knight, Isadora

Will: Why are some reoccurring?

Tatsu: Because that's what they do. I write down those that make it to the next round, and then I'll decide who to put with whom.

Will: Ah, I see now.

Tatsu: So now is the time to vote for your favorite pairing for Eliwood! I promise I'll update again soon! Please keep reviewing!

Will: The preview.

Tatsu: Right… go ahead.

Will: Next time, Chapter 4: Footsteps of Fate!

Tatsu: RRR, everybody!