Hey, people. It's me. Anomynous Nin again. And I'm here to update my story again.
Well, I said that I was going to update my old stories... But... I kinda lost inspiration of them. So, I'm putting them on hold again, until I find some inspiration for them. In the mean time, I guess all I can do is to write some chapter for Tales of the World: Ancient World to get my inspiration back.
Well, anyway, here's chapter 4. The fourth chapter of the story. Enjoy.
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Disclaimer: I repeat, I do not own the Tales series.
Chapter 4:
Menosan
Last time...
Lloyd and his buddy, Genis, have reunited after several of months. And Guy learned that Genis holds the shard of the Auracite. It was given by an elf from Menosan. So then, they went to the Main Security system department, where they met Will Raynard, the commander of the Main security. They have given permission to go to Menosan as requested. Now, they're on their way to Menosan.
Right now, Lloyd, Genis and Guy went outside of Traverse Town and to the fields. Menosan isn't too far from Traverse Town. It's only a few miles away. And it is near the mountain side. This should be easy to find for our heroes.
But right about half way there, Guy stops suddenly. "Menosan... Haven't been in there for a long time." he said.
Lloyd and Genis soon stop, looking back at Guy. "What is it, Guy? Something's on your mind?" asked Lloyd.
"Yeah. It's been a long time since I've been to Menosan. The village was peaceful by then. It's kinda hard to know that the Dark Raiders have been attacking this peaceful town for many reasons."
"Of course they attacked it for some reason. It's what they always do, right?" asked Genis.
"Yeah. I guess so." Guy thought about something for a quick minute. Then, he decided to tell the two friends about something he have thought about. "Hey, Lloyd, Genis. How about I tell you something more about Menosan?"
"Huh?" Lloyd was confused about what Guy said to them, but decided to accept it. "Sure. Of course you can tell us something."
"Yeah. I want to know more about Menosan too." said Genis, joining in the conversation.
"Alright then. But first, let's sit somewhere. You guys got your legs tire out?" Guy asked.
"My legs are fine. But sitting somewhere would be nice for a change." said Lloyd.
"Yeah. It's been, like, an hour since we've walked to Menosan." said Genis.
"Ok. Let's sit somewhere nice." Guy continued to walk around, with Lloyd and Genis following him. After a few seconds, he gently sat down, with his right knee up and his left leg behind the right one. Lloyd sat down, with his right knee up and his left knee down on the ground. Genis sat down with both of his knees up. "Alright. It's time to explain more about Menosan. Do you guys know something about it?"
"Hm... It's a place where creepy scientists came from?" said Lloyd, trying to know what he learned about it.
Guy chuckled at Lloyd's comment. "Yeah, there are scientists. But they're not creepy. At least, for most of them." He turns to Genis. "How about you, Genis?"
"It's a village where scientists are. They research crystals they found somewhere around the world. There are many crystals of different kind and color." explained Genis, on what he learned so far.
"That's right. And do you know the origin of the village?"
"Hm... I don't think so..." said Lloyd.
"A little, but I haven't really know much about Menosan's origin..." said Genis.
"Well, that's what I'm going to tell you guys about." said Guy. "There was once a great scientist known as Geraldo. He researched crystals of many kinds and colors. He was rather famous to everyone for his research on crystals. Many had follow his ways. Then, they decided to build up a village in honor of Geraldo. Menosan. They began researching crystals as well, like him."
"I see. That Geraldo guy sure sounds like he's the number one scientist in the world." said Genis, understanding the history.
"Argh... I only catch some of it..." whispered Lloyd to himself, not understanding the history, unlike Genis.
"However, one day, the village was attacked by the Dark Raiders. They were looking for Geraldo to kill him off the face of the world. Many villagers protected Geraldo. And many were either injured or killed. Geraldo was able to find a way out of the Dark Raiders' clutches. But he was soon stopped and killed by one of the Dark Raiders' commanding officer."
Lloyd, who understood most on the history, said something. "Dhaos?"
"No. It's another one of the officers. A woman named Elraine. She is one of the most trustworthy officers of the Dark Raiders. However, from what the others have heard, Chaos doubted Elraine's loyalty. We don't know why he doubted her."
"I see. So, Chaos must have felt something within Elraine." said Genis.
"Exactly. Anyway, back to the history. Elraine killed Geraldo and brung Menosan into flames. The people who survived the Dark Raiders' wrath all got away safely. But they didn't gave up Geraldo's legacy. They rebuilded Menosan and continued their life in there, as villagers and researchers, in honor of Geraldo."
"Guy, can I ask you something?" asked Lloyd.
"Sure, Lloyd. What is it?"
"Well, from what you've said, the Dark Raiders have so many strong officers?"
"Yep. However, half by half, they're in a different category. You see, in the Dark Raiders categories, there are 6 categories. Those categories are... Well... Let's just say that it's a chess game, ok?"
"Chess games? What's that?" asked Lloyd, dumbfound on what Chess is.
"Lloyd, don't you know Chess? It's one of the famous games from Sylvarant. Heck, even Iselia got that game! Geez, have you been paying attention to anything at all?" said Genis, rubbing his temples.
"Well, excuse me, Genis. I was too busy doing fights and all. Don't you know what I was doing back in Sylvarant?"
"Yeah, yeah. Practicing sword fighting. I know." Genis said. But in his mind... 'Yeah, right. If I didn't know any better, you were being dumb around interesting stuff.'
"Ok, you guys. Stop complaining each other and let me tell you the categories." said Guy, stopping the two friends' complains. "Anyway, imagine that you're playing a game of chess. There are 6 types of pieces you have to play. Pawn, Rookie, Knight, Bishop, Queen and King. The Dark Raiders have the same categories as in the chess game. Out of all of them, pawns are the lowest warriors of the group. In other words, minions. And the King is the most strongest one of all the group. In other words, it's Chaos."
"Oh! I get it! So the pieces, the King to Pawn, are from strongests to weakest?" said Lloyd.
"You got it. And that's not all. There are different warriors in each categories. The pawns are the warriors in lighted armors. In other words, the warriors we faced back in Traverse Town. The Rookies are the warriors in different armors from the Pawns. The warriors you guys faced before back in Sylvarant. The Knights are generals of the group. The Bishops are the officers of the group. Like Dhaos and Elraine. The Queen is, out of all the previous pieces, the strongest. And the King is the lord of all of the group. Chaos."
"I get it. Each of the categories has each a different power level. Just like in the Chess game." said Genis.
"I think I understand a little." said Lloyd.
"Good. I guess that's enough information for today. You guys ready to go to Menosan now?" said Guy, as he stood up from the ground.
Lloyd stood up as well. "Yeah. I'm ready now."
Genis also stood up. "Uh huh. Let's go to Menosan."
Guy smiled. "Good. Now, we're just half way there. So, let's keep up the pace." He resumed walking down the path to Menosan, as with Lloyd and Genis.
It's not very long to reach Menosan. Everyone were able to reach from Traverse Town to Menosan in no time. From time to time, Menosan was declared as one of Traverse Town's friendly ally.
After a long walk to Menosan, they have reached the village without any problem. Lloyd took a first look on the village.
Menosan is a village filled with scientists and such. And many small, wooded houses lied on the grounds. And on the center of the village, is a statue of a large crystal, in honor of Geraldo and his research on crystals. Out of all the wooded houses, there was only one of them who was not made of wood. A large building made of bricks. The board standing on the ground entitled "The Science Research Academy".
"Wow! So this is Menosan, huh? It's as large as Iselia." said Lloyd.
"Yep. Home of many scientists. Like I said, they research crystals in here. So, it's not hard to look for them." said Guy.
"Well, we gotta look for the elf who gave me that Auracite. He might be anywhere from here." said Genis.
"Genis is right. Let's start by asking people about where he is now. Let's get moving." said Lloyd.
"Right. If you guys find any clue, tell me." said Guy.
"Gotcha." said Genis.
"Good. Now let's get going." With that, the three heroes went to a seperate way each. Lloyd searched for the elf in where the ctystal statue is. He even asked the villagers about where he was. Genis went around the village to ask the people if they know who was the elf. Guy was merely looking around the village to find the elf. So far, the heroes haven't found a clue on where he was. They all regouped back together to where they first spread out. "Do you guys have any clue on where he is?" Guy asked.
"No, nothing. The villagers said that they had no idea who he is." said Lloyd.
"I tried to ask the villagers about him, but they don't know who he is and where he went." said Genis.
"So far, we haven't found a single clue on the elf's whereabouts. Where could the elf be?" wondered Guy.
The heroes began to concentrate on where they should go next. As soon as they started to concentrate, someone said something. "Did you say the elf?" The heroes heard it and turned to the person who said it.
It was a person with short, black shaded hair, blue eyes, black shirt, brown pants and a scientist's jacket. It was the person who came out of the Science Research Academy.
"Well, yeah. We did say elf. Do you know who he is?" asked Lloyd.
"Fortunately, yes, I have. But..." The scientist looked around himself, seeing as there are many people around them. "I rather not say it here. Come with me in the Academy. I will tell you in here." The scientist walked to the Academy, entering it.
The heroes all looked each other out of curiosity. "Well, you heard what he said. Let's go inside." said Guy. And so, the three heroes walked to the academy and entered it.
Upon entering it, they came in to see many, many crystals in many, many tubes. Many crystals in different kind and color. Many crystals who are found by the scientists along the way. Lloyd and Genis were both surprised about how many crystals they were.
"Holy cow! How many crystals are there?!" exclaimed Lloyd.
"I think over 20 of them. I mean, look at all of them! So many different kinds! How the heck they found those crystals?!"
While Lloyd and Genis exclaimed on the amout of crystals there are, one of them is acting pretty different. "Oh wow! I can't believe it! I can get to see all the crystals I haven't seen!" yelled out the happy Guy.
Lloyd and Genis, who both stopped complaining, looked at guy with a hint of surprise. "... Guy?" they both said at the same time.
"This is amazing! So many crystals in one village, so little time! I can get to see all of them in just one hour! Oh, I can't wait!" Guy began to look around the room with crystals and checks them out with many emotions exploring inside. "These crystals are fantastic! They worked in a different way from one another. How amazing on how the instrustures are made. These are the crystals made by the people from the ancient times long ago!"
While Guy looked around and talks about the crystals a lot, Lloyd and Genis just stared at him. "... Genis..." said Lloyd.
"Yes, Lloyd...?"
"Is that... What I think it is...?"
"You mean... Ruin Mode...?"
"Yeah..."
"I think that's what it is..."
"I see..."
After a while of talking about crystals, Guy looked back at Lloyd and Genis. "Lloyd! Genis! Come here for a sec! I want to show you guys the crystals they got!" After he said that, Guy took a quick notice at the crystal in the ver center of the room. A large, orange crystal floating inside of a large tube, with the wires attached to it around the room. "Oh, how awesome! This is the source of the academy! The Magicite!"
"Magicite?" asked Lloyd.
"It's the source of all the energy coming from the towns and villages! Almost all of the habitant areas have them! I haven't seen a Magicite for a long time! It's so sweet to see its structure again!"
"Um... Guy, can I ask you something?" asked Genis.
"Yes, what is it, Genis? I'm in a hurry! I need to look around the Magicite as close as I can!"
"Um... Sorry if that sounds insulting, but... Are you a maniac for ancient objects and structures?"
Hearing that, Guy froze for a sec. Then, he turned around to the two friends and laughes nervously, scratching the back of his head. "Um... Sorry about that. I'm a little... well, a researcher myself. I'm kinda like a sucker for ancient objects, you know?"
"Well, the way you acted, you acted a little just like Professor Sage." said Lloyd.
"Hm? What are you talking about?"
"Professor Sage acted the very same way like you did. She goes all crazy when it comes from ancient artifacts and stuff. We liked to call it Ruin Mode."
"Raine gets all crazy and violent, of course. Once her Ruin Mode activated, no one was able to stop her from going totally out of control." continued Genis.
"Ah. So she has the taste for ancient objects, huh?" Guy slightly smiled.
"Well, you can say that, I guess."
"It looks like she's just like me... Except for the violent part. That's not part of me, that's for sure."
"You and the Professor both shared a lot in common. She's crazy for ancient artifacts, so are you." said Lloyd.
"Well, sure we shared a lot in common, but I know we got some of them who are different from one another."
"Well, I can count on that."
While the heroes talked together about many things, the scientist who made them come inside of the academy just stood here, besides a door that leads to the science lab. "Um... Hate to interrupt, but are you guys finish yet?" he asked.
The heroes all heard it and turned to the scientist. "Oh! Sorry about that! Just a friendly talk and all." apologized Guy.
"Sorry about that." apologized Lloyd.
"Me too." said Genis.
"Good. Now, would you please come inside? I will tell you everything in there." The scientist opened the door to the lab, motion the heroes to come in. With the scientist and the heroes going inside the lab, he slowly closed the door behind him. The lab was empty. And only Lloyd, Genis, Guy and the scientist are inside. "There. Now no one will hear what I have to say about the elf."
"What's wrong? You seem like you don't want to let anyone hear something from you." asked Guy.
"You see... There has been a little change for a while now. And I want to say it in privacy because I don't want anyone to know that I'm talking about the elf you guys spoke of."
"You know that elf?" asked Genis.
"Yes. He was my friend. And was once a villager... Well, not anymore. He's not an outsider."
"What happened to that guy?" asked Lloyd.
"Well... First, I need to introduce myself. I am Gerald. I am a scientist of the academy. The elf is named Heimal. We were friends once before... Until... Something unexpected happened in the village. And my friend caused it."
"What did he do?" asked Guy.
"My friend suddenly attacked a few villagers. He nearly killed them, until we stopped him from doing so. We had no idea what happened to him when that happened. Strangely, the mayor of the village knows what happened. But he never tells us anything concerning that."
"So basically, he was exiled from the village?" asked Genis.
"Yes. That's what the mayor declared. I haven't seen him once after that incident. I guess he's gone for good."
"But Heimal came back in Menosan. He even gave me a crystal."
Hearing this, Gerald's eyes widened. "What?! He came back?! How?! Didn't anyone notice him coming by?!"
"It seems like he was passing by quickly and gave Genis the Auracite. I guess he must have to give the Auracite to someone as a present of some sort." said Guy/
"An Auracite...? Wait, you mean the crystal that can summon monsters?"
"Yeah. I can show it to you if you want." Genis dug something from the inside of his pocket and pulled out the shard of the Auracite from it. "This is the Auracite. Heimal must have found it before the Dark Raiders have a chance to find it."
"So that's the Auracite..." Gerald took the Auracite off of Genis' hand and examined it closely. "Amazing... So this is a present from Heimal... He must have wanted to be forgiven for the crime he caused... This is rare indeed. Really rare. Heimal..." But, suddenly, when he continued to examine it, a surge was felt, as Gerald yelped out of pain, letting the Auracite fall from his hand.
Seeing that, Lloyd, Genis and Guy were all surprised. Guy went beside Gerald. "Gerald! Are you alright?!"
"Aah...! Yeah... I think so..." Gerald said. "But... This feeling... What kind of feeling is this...?"
Genis picked up the Auracite which was fallen from Gerald's hand. "What feeling, Gerald?" he asked.
"I... I don't know... But... This feeling... It feels so... dark... Like... the darkness is surging inside..."
"What? A dark feeling?" said Lloyd.
"Yes... As if when I- ..." Before Gerald could say anymore, an explosion was heard outside. The four people were taken back by the explosion.
"What the...?! What the hell is that?!" yelled out Lloyd.
"I don't know! It's coming from outside!" said Genis.
"Guys, we better check it out! Maybe there's trouble nearby!" said Guy. "Gerald! You take care of yourself, ok? We'll take care of the situation at hand."
"Alright... Don't worry about me..." said Gerald.
"Alright, guys! Let's go!" said Lloyd.
Lloyd, Genis and Guy ran off outside of the academy, to see what caused the explosion. Who might it be?
Trouble is coming as near as possible within the heroes. Will they face trouble once more?
End of chapter
Ok, I'm done with the fourth chapter. I gotta say, it's more... informatique than... Well, you know what. I'll bring up the next chapter soon. So stay tune for more chapters.
See you guys later! And review, please!