I've been so focused on my undertale story that I almost completely overlooked this one. That shall not due. I have great plans when we get to Bravely second but I can't do them until this story is done. Now on to the story. I do not own Bravely default I only own my oc. Enjoy and stay determined...wait wrong Universe.
(? Pov. The Eternian council chamber)
This meeting of the council couldn't have come at a worst time. I was just about to receive word from one of my agents word about the Vestal of Wind, but more importantly was the information on Edea's location. I follow Alternis in regardless. When the grand Marshall calls it's not my place to question.
"All present, Lord Marshal. Save the usual two, at least. " said the bastardized in white. Though I wouldn't call that to his face. He is Victor S. Court, the bearer of the spiritmaster asterisk and fellow member of the council of seven. When it comes to his medical research his is second to none. Though his obsession with the witch less then desirable.
'No matter. Let's begin." said the lord marshal. Clear and concise as always. He is after all leader of the council of seven, Grand Marshall of Eternian, and bearer of the Templar asterisk, Brave Lee. Words cannot express how grateful I am to the Lord Marshall. I don't think Alternis or I would be here if it wasnt for him.
Alternis starts us off. "I trust word has reached you from Caldisla. The Knights of the Eternian Sky have fallen to the vestal." It seems he did have time to read my reports. He is Alternis Dim, bearer of the Dark Knight asterisk and my closest friend and partner. I've known him since childhood. We were friends for many years and now a couple for many more. That doesn't interfere with our work though. When the Lord Marshall calls us we answer but if anyone tries to hurt him I'll make sure their deaths will be swift and Painful.
"I'd not thought the girl so bloodthirsty Al all that." says the witch. That's right the witch Victoria, bearer of the Arcanist asterisk and also a fellow council member. Her childlike appearance hides her true vicious nature. I have to watch her considering how unstable she can get.
"According to my people, the vestal has acquired at least 4 companions during her time in Caldisla. All very capable fighters considering their opponents. Their identities should be coming to me shortly. " I said while puling up my hood further. My spy network is spread throughout the world. Finding out simple names should be child's play.
Victor chuckled a bit. "Still using using your shadow whispers, shadow striker. " he said with too much glee. Yes, I am known as Anima and I am the bearer of the Shadow Striker asterisk. My actual name is only allowed by a select few. The shadow whispers he speaks of allow me to speak without anyone actually hearing my voice.
I turn to Victor. He should be happy that my hood hides my facial expressions. "That isn't being called into question here Victor. Let's get back to the point Now. " He quite down pretty quickly with Alternis and I practically glaring at him. It's unseen but quite effective.
Alternis went and returned his attention back to the Lord Marshall. "What's more, " he says. "It pains me to say it, but Edea's wearabouts have been lost amid the chaos." I also turn to the Lord Marshall to add to that. "My people should have that information shortly. " I was just about to receive that information before the meeting.
"That is no concern of either of you. " he says. I know he's trying to act professional. He cares more the he let's on. It's not my place to point out though. "Do not confuse personal matters with your assigned tasks, Alternis, Anima." I'm actually glad that he didn't use my actual name.
Alternis took a bow. "Our apologies, Lord Marshall." The point isn't too personal. We may have grown up with her but Edea is still an important figure in the Dutchy.
"Not only did the Sky Knights fail, they've given the vestal wings. Why they didn't kill the child, I'll never know. " Cackled Victoria. That's why I worry sending her out. One wrong move and we could have an incident as like what happened to the fire vestal. That girl may be older then she looks but her self control is always concerning.
"Keenly insightful as ever, Victoria." said Victor. "Yet I fear we've need of the vestal alive." Victor is the only one who could watch Victoria. I would say that but either way corpses end up appearing.
"Have we, Victor? " asked Victoria almost innocently. "Bah. No matter then." I seriously doubt she will follow through on that no kill order if she had the chance. "If she fled by air, it's a simple matter to track her. She makes for Ancheim by necessity."
"And to the Temple of Wind. " added Victor. "Ancheim does face upon the Flor-Cheim sea. " I think I see what their getting at.
Alternis does too. "Of course! Most of the world's seas have gone putrid, but the inner sea remains navigable. That would offer the airship a berth. But what does she aim to do there? Why return to the crystal now? It smells of some sinister plot... " Oh Alternis, things might not be as complicated as you think.
"My people can find out shortly," I said directing my attention to the Lord Marshall. " I have a few placed in the Khamer & Profiteur Merchantry." How else am I to know what the merchant of death schemes are.
"What say you Lord Marshall?" asked Victor. All I need is the go ahead and I'll have the Merchantry notified before the vestal can even land the ship.
"We haven't the leisure of chasing the vestal across the globe and back." The Lord Marshall turns to look at me. "We need her in custody now. Notify your people. Tell the merchantry to employ any means they must. "
"Yes Lord Marshall, " I said taking my bow to leave. Everyone else does the same and follows suit.
I follow Alternis the bored the airship. I'll just have to suffer through the airship ride. Ancheim needs to be looked at in person.
So how do you guys like my extra council member. The shadow striker Anima. I'll only do scenes like they did in the game. So it will only cut to Anima during those certain parts. And as to what my made up asterisk can do...well you'll Just have to wait and see.
And I may say this a lot but please check out Piper's story Prayer of the Princess. She's been really nice with my stories so please check it out. I probably would still be working on Just undertale if she hadn't recently updated. I know this story doesn't get as much traffic as my undertale ones but that doesn't mean I should ignore it. Thanks Piper!
Anyway Andy's out for now Latters!
