A/N: Chapter 4 is up, folks! Too bad there are not many readers…
***: Yeah, well, we just have to live with it.
Empyrea: Yeah… Oh, well. On to the fic!
Disclaimer: I don't own Wild Arms. Never have, never will. But, I do own the OCs and the plot.
Chapter 4: The Journey Begins
Rem's first visit to a town sure was eventful. First, the infamous bandit in that town almost shot him, which would've been the case had he not defeated the guy. Then, they run into bandits that hold a grudge on Anna's brother, then, finally, he collapses all of a sudden. Anna was able to bring him to the cathedral where he was healed. When he came to, he finally regained his voice…
Anna: *helps Rem sit up* Are you okay? How are you feeling?
Rem: *smiles* Just a little dizzy now. I'm fine, boss.
Mic: [Umm… Kid, you're talking, right?]
Rem: Huh? Wait… You're right.
Anna: What's wrong?!
Rem: I can speak now.
Anna: …!!! Hey! You're right!
Rem: *turns to the man in white* Were you the one who healed me? If so, then, thank you very much, mister.
Man in white: No need to thank me, it is our job to bless the weak and heal the wounded.
Anna: Still, we thank you, okay?
Man in white: Lady, may I ask you something?
Anna: What?
Man in white: Why did he pass out?
Anna: I don't know myself.
Rem: …
Anna: *turns to Rem* Why is that, Rem?
Rem: I'm not sure, but, I suddenly felt weird and dizzy.
Man in white: I see, then, it must be exhaustion.
Anna: Really?
Man in white: I think so.
Anna: Okay, then, we'll be going now!
Man in white: Going?
Anna: *helping Rem stand up* Yup! We're bandits see!
Man in white: Bandits? I don't think I know your faces, though.
Anna: Huh? You don't know me? I'm one hell of a famous bandit!
Man in white: Or so you say.
Rem: We're more of travelers than bandits, sir.
Man in white: Now that explains it.
Anna: We're bandits!
Mic: *climbs Rem's shoulder* [Or so you say.]
Anna: Whatever.
Man in white: Oh! Then, you're going on a journey, if by some chance, are you two going to Helel's sanctuary?
Anna: Helel's sanctuary? What the hell is that? Is that edible?
Man in white: *giggles* No, madam, it is a place.
Anna: It is?
Man in white: So, are you going there or not?
Anna: *thinks* Hmm… Well, maybe.
Man in white: I need a definite answer, little lady.
Anna: I'm not little! But, that aside, well…where is that place anyway?
Man in white: Well, it's quite a ways south from here.
Anna: Really?
Man in white: I believe it's right past the south border.
Anna: Then, we are going there.
Man in white: Then, may I join you two until we reach Helel's sanctuary?
Anna: Huh? Why?
Man in white: I have an urgent matter to attend to there.
Anna: Why should I take you along?!
Man in white: Do not fear. I will not drag you down. I shall heal you if needed and your companion there might fall ill again.
Anna: *looks at Rem* Grr… Fine, but you have to follow my orders! I'm the leader of this troop! Got that?!
Man in white: Thank you for your understanding.
Anna: Whatever.
Man in white: Allow me to introduce myself then, I am Cliff, Cliff Shefill.
Anna: Annatallie Mithra.
Rem: You can call me Rem. *points to Mic who is standing in his shoulder* This here is Mic.
Anna: Yup! That's my partner!
Cliff: Shall we be going, then?
Anna: Right.
They leave town at once and they head for the train station called Sorroca Vinta S1…
Anna: *looks pissed* Finally here, huh.
Rem: *looks around* So, this is a station?
Cliff: Yes, this is it. We shall be riding that train over there. *points towards the train*
Rem: Is it just me or is it about to leave?
Anna and Mic: …!!!
Anna: Shoot you're right, Rem!!!
Mic: [We should hurry!]
Cliff: Oh my, you are right, sir Rem.
Anna: *turns to Cliff* Don't act calm, idiot! Let's go!
Cliff: Understood.
Rem: Should we hurry?
Mic: [We should, kid.]
They dash towards the train and barely made it in time. Fortunately, they were able to catch up and ride on the train. They then settled themselves on the third cart of the train…
Anna: Phew!
Mic: *sits next to Anna* [Good thing we made it in time.]
Cliff: *looks around* At least we rode on the right train.
Anna: *stands up* What?! This thing could be the wrong train?!
Cliff: It was only a joke. I would have told you before we even boarded, right?
Anna: *sits down* Whatever.
Rem: *sitting next to Cliff and is looking at the view outside the train* …
Cliff: *looks at Rem* Something wrong, sir Rem?
Rem: *turns to Cliff* Huh? Oh, i-it's nothing.
Anna: *stares at Rem* …???
Mic: [Hey kid.]
Rem: *looks at Mic* What's wrong, Mic?
Mic: [Is this your first time riding a train?]
Rem: Honestly, yes.
Mic: [Really?! Well, that explains a lot.]
Anna: What's wrong, Rem?
Rem: I was just wondering…
Anna: About?
Rem: How does this thing even move?
Anna: Huh?
Rem: I mean it's so big and it looks real heavy, too. I don't even think I can lift it and there are a lot of passengers, so…
Anna: Oh! I get your point. I guess it is hard to believe that this thing can move so fast.
Rem: *nods*
Anna: *stands up* Well, then, allow master to teach you!
Mic: [Master?]
Rem: "Since when were you my master?"
Anna: You see, Rem, this thing is being pulled by tons of horses!
The people in the cart start to look in Anna's direction and began to whisper to each other…
Cliff: *giggles* Oh, really?
Anna: *nods* Uh-huh!
Rem: "Horses?" *opens the window next to his seat*
Anna: *looks at Rem* …???
Rem: *peeks outside and then looks back at Anna* But, I don't see any horses, boss.
Anna: Huh? Well... "Why is that anyway?" Ah! They're underground!
Rem: Underground?! Then, how can they pull the train? Doesn't being underground make things more inconvenient?
Anna: Huh? No, they're underground! I think.
Rem: You think?
Cliff: *giggles* It's fine now, mademoiselle.
Anna: What?! Why are you laughing?!
Cliff: Allow me to explain, sir Rem.
Rem: *looks at Cliff* How the horses pull the train?
Cliff: No, No. You see, there are no horses, but, instead, people in the engine part of the train burn charcoal there.
Rem: Charcoal? What is that? Is that a kind of Metal?
Cliff: No, it is a black colored thing used for things like this.
Rem: Really?
Cliff: Yes.
Rem: Wow, I never knew that. Thank you, Cliff.
Cliff: *smiles at Rem* No need to thank me.
Rem: *smiles and turns to Anna* Thank you, too, boss.
Anna: *sits down* Whatever.
Rem: *giggles*
Anna: What's so funny?!
Rem: You look cute when you're angry, boss.
Anna: *blushes* What?!
Rem: Did I say anything wrong?
Cliff: I believe this is the first compliment she has received in her life.
Anna: *turns to Cliff* Of course not, moron!
Cliff: My apologies, then.
Mic: *looks at Anna* [That was her first, actually.]
Rem: It really is?
Mic: *nods* [100% sure, kid.]
Rem: I see.
Anna: Stop, you people-
Suddenly, the train stops…
Anna: What the hell?!
Cliff: Are we in the south border?
Rem: *looks outside* I don't think so.
Cliff: Then, I assume that we best be prepared for the worst case scenario.
Anna: *looks at their back* That's most likely the case. Hey! Where did all the passengers go?!
The passenger's seats are all empty…
Rem: *looks outside* …! Duck!
Cliff: *ducks*
Anna: What?!
Rem: *covers Anna*
Suddenly, the roof of the train crashes and trapped them inside…
Anna: What happened?! Rem?! *looks around* Where are you?! Cliff?!
END OF CHAPTER FOUR
A/N: I'm so sorry if it's awfully short. But, it really has to end there.
***: Instead of apologizing just do the next chapter already…
Empyrea: *mashes *** with a hammer* Don't mind her. See you in the next chapter.