Disclaimer: Well, I will admit that I don't own LOD, cuz if I did say I owned it, it would be a downright lie! And I don't think my buddy, and Father, the Big Man Upstairs would appreciate that. That is the reason for this disclaimer…and the fact that I don't want to get sued or whatever…
Author's Note: Sorry for the delayed post, man I can't believe it is December. Brr…it's cold, but I will write for the sake of my readers and to prove to my sister that I can start a fanfiction and actually finish it! I didn't feel like studying today, so I decided to finish the chapter.
Thank you Ribbis for the review; I'm glad you enjoy reading my fic. BTW, your story is really AWESOME!
Oh I also want to say one more thing: HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY FREDLYN! YOU ARE THE AWESOMEST BIG SISTER EVER AND THANKS FOR HELPING ME DEVELOP THIS STORY TO MAKE IT BETTER! LUV YA! ;)
Anyway, on with the chapter.
"Another Legend"
By Shinshia101
Chapter 7
"Cover your vitals, Kylin! As much as you want to protect your face, it will be nothing if you are dead!" Derrick instructed as he brandished his weapon at the young girl. He twirled the spear in the air and pulled it down. Kylin used her large shield as a buffer to block the attack. Using the shield as cover, she ran toward the knight and crashed into him, causing him to stubble a bit. She then took her shield, aimed, then released it, as if it were a boomerang. The speeding weapon missed Derrick by only an inch. He let out a needed sigh and wiped his sweaty brow; that was a little too close for comfort! He then went over to retrieve the shield that had finally landed on the ground.
"Very good," he praised, smiling. He handed the shield back to Kylin.
The young elf's face gleamed with pride. She looked down at her shield and stroke it gently. The weapon was round and large, covering most of Kylin's petite frame. It was silver, with red rims, and gold decoration surrounding a picture of the Divine Tree. Derrick had recommended Kylin get some sort of armament before they left Lohan since she was to accompany them on the journey. That morning Derrick went to the Weapon Shop and purchased the shield. The girl was slightly disappointed at first when she saw it. She had hoped that Derrick would've brought her something like a sword, dagger, anything that she believed was an actual weapon. However she figured that the knight knew what he was doing and grew to love the circular weapon.
Since their departure, Derrick had taught Kylin ways to use the shield in both defensive as well as offensive situations. He was pleased to discover that Kylin was a fast learner and obeyed every order that she was told. Not only that, she was quite strong despite her diminutive appearance. He had feared that the shield would possibly be a little heavy for her to carry since she was smaller than the average 13 year old human, but luckily he was wrong.
Derrick watched as Kylin ran to Riza with the look of achievement in her face, and she rightfully should! She was a pretty decent fighter, given the amount of time that he had trained her in. A frown formed on his face and he stopped walking. He wondered how his family was doing. He missed them terribly! Were they alright without him? There were many times that he had to leave his family in service for the King, but this time it was different, and he feared that maybe he would not return alive…
He shook the doubt out of his mind and joined his other companions as the entered capital city of Tiberoa.
"Fletz is the city with faith in the stars and advanced astronomy!" Vector explained, observing the star shaped objects on the top of many of the houses.
Tristan rolled his eyes. "We aren't here for a history lesson, Smartass!" He wiped the sweat from his brow and fanned himself with his hand. "Damn, it's hot here!"
"Tiberoa is a country that is warmer than that of Serdio, which is what you are used to," Vector said. "I on the other hand knew this and changed my clothes before we left Lohan. I guess being a "Smartass" pays off!"
Tristan growled. "You know wh--"
"Wow, look at the water!" Kylin said interrupting them before they could argue. She rushed over to the bridged. Grabbing the edge, she leaned forward gazing at her reflection. "It is so clear," she stated leaning to touch the flowing river.
"Be careful Kylin! You might fall," Derrick said. His voice was coated with worry as he walked over to her and grabbed her waist, pulling her back.
Kylin pouted her lips, but smiled up Derrick. She was happy that someone was actually genuinely concerned for her safety. Derrick reminded Kylin of her own father's worrying when they would go hunting in the woods.
"Yes sir," Kylin said.
Riza shook her head, watching the interaction between Derrick and Kylin. He was such a parent, but she figured that it was good for Kylin to have an adult watching over her since she was deprived of it for so many years.
They headed toward the castle which was guarded by a giant gatekeeper, who held a large sword. He reminded Riza of her father's friend, Kongol the Gigantos. Derrick stepped forward, taking charge of the situation.
"We seek an audience with His Majesty, King Zior," Derrick plainly stated.
"I'm sorry, but I can't let strangers go through here," replied the gatekeeper.
Vector stepped forward and pulled out the notice that was sealed by King Albert. "It is urgent business; we were sent by King Albert himself!"
"How do I now that you aren't bandits?" the gatekeeper inquired, eyeing their weapons and their dirty clothes.
"Let them through, Liam," a female voice explained. A woman with long blond hair that was pulled in a high ponytail dressed in a long orange and yellow gown came down from the Twin Castle. She placed her hand on the gatekeeper's shoulder. "It is alright, Liam; they are friends."
The gatekeeper, Liam, blushed. "Ye-yes, Princess Lisa." He stepped aside and the princess walked to the travelers.
"The stars foretold your arrival. Come, follow me to the Chamber of the Sun." Princess Lisa smiled and they followed her up the stairs into the Castle.
Riza noticed that the Twin Castle was very different than Indels Castle in Serdio. The obvious difference was the structure of the chateau. It had two towers protruding out of the pedestal of the castle and each tower twirled upward toward the sky. They entered the throne room which was covered in red carpet with gold covering every rim and in the center was the image of a sun.
Princess Lisa went up the stairs and took a seat on the empty chair to the left of her father, which was to the right to her husband Nello.
The five travelers bowed low when they arrived. King Zior stood up; he was a cubby man, with blond hair just like his daughter.
He looks quite overdressed despite ruling a country that had such a warm climate, Riza thought.
The Tiberoan king looked around and smiled, making his fat, red cheeks look even bigger. "Welcome again to Tiberoa! "The seven stars arose from the East to save the country of the king who lives in the Chamber of the Sun. You have returned for a visit I see; you have waited quite a long time!" He looked at his guests again. "Do my eyes deceive me…I see there are only five of you…?"
Princess Lisa stood up. "Father, these aren't the same warriors from before."
"Oh, indeed," the king laughed. "What is your req--"
"Mother! Fester is being mean again!" A young girl with long curly blond hair barged into the throne room.
"Lyra, please," Princess Lisa hissed, but the girl paid her mother no mind. Instead she looked at the visitors and a grinned formed on her face.
"Oh, are these my possible husbands?" the girl asked. She looked at one each of the three men.
"Too old," she said looking at Derrick. "But cute."
"You're cute, but your eyes are WAY too freaky for me," Lyra said, passing Vector without a second glance. Vector gasped.
"Oh, this is the one!" She grabbed Tristan's arm and pulled him forward to her grandfather. "I want him; he's perfect!"
"Uh…"
"Lyra, please behave!" her father, Nello, ordered. "These men aren't here to court you?"
Lyra pouted her lips. "What? Why not? I'm old enough! I'm fifteen, turning sixteen in a few weeks!" She cuddled her cheek against Tristan's arm. "It is love at first sight. How can you deny the girl the love of her life?"
"We are here to request permission to enter the Valley of Corrupted Gravity," Riza said, not letting her eyes off the young princess and Tristan.
"Lisa, I think I heard the young girl say the Valley of Corrupted Gravity," King Zior said wondering if he had heard correctly.
"Yes Father, that is what the young woman said."
"We need to talk to the Gehrich Gang and the only way to get to their headquarters is through the Valley of Corrupted Gravity," Vector said, getting up and stepping forward. "We were sent by the King of Serdio."
"Ah King Albert! Oh I haven't seen him or Emille since the birth of the twins. How are they these days?" King Zior asked.
"Your Majesty this is urgent business that King Albert believes needs to be dealt with!" Derrick snapped. They all turned and stared at Derrick. He sighed. This matter was of the utmost importance and the Tiberoan King's procrastination could possibly be hurting instead of helping their mission! He bowed to the monarch before him. "Forgive my hasty tongue Your Majesty, but time is of the essence and we need the pass to enter the Valley of Corrupted Gravity."
King Zior nodded. "All is forgiven young man. You understand all the risks. Fine. Servant! Bring the pass for them."
A guard walked up and handed Derrick the pass for the Valley of Corrupted Gravity.
Derrick bowed again. "I appreciate this, Your Majesty."
Princess Lyra looked up at Tristan. "You aren't going with them are you?" As she watched Tristan give a slight nod of the head, her eyes began to water and released her hold of him. "Why! That place if full of bandits. You'll get killed."
"Well he has to, by order of the King of Serdio!" Riza suddenly blurted out. Her face suddenly felt hot, and for some reason she just wanted to slap that brat of a princess!
The young princess just stuck out her tongue. "Neh!"
"Agh!" Riza bowed before King Zior before turning on her heel and storming off.
King Zior laughed. "Someone looks like she needs to cool off. It is late already. Why don't you relax in the castle?"
Vector shook his head. "We cannot rest until we find the Gehrich Gang."
King Zior nodded. "I understand. Be careful."
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Riza stood at the entrance of Fletz as she waited for her companions. She crossed her arms and sighed, thinking of what had occurred only a few moment ago.
Why did I storm out like that? That was so disrespectful. What is wrong with me? Maybe I should go back and apologize.
"Yo," said an oh too familiar voice.
"What do you want?" Riza asked, glancing at Tristan who stood, uninvited, next to her.
"You seem pissed, just came to see if you were going to kill anybody." he plainly stated.
"I didn't know you were into those types of girls," she said randomly, thinking out loud.
"Huh?"
"You looked pretty clingy with Lyra back there," Riza said looking at the city. What am I saying?
"Clingy? She was the one who attached herself on me," he said defensively. He paused for a moment. "Why do you care which type of girls that I like?"
I don't know…why do I care?
"I don't," Riza lied. "I'm just saying…"
"Saying what?"
"I'm just stating what I saw!" Riza snapped. She quickly walked out of the city.
What is her deal?
Tristan watched his friend, contemplating whether or not to follow her.
An elderly man laughed behind him. "That time of the month I see!" the old man said, giving Tristan a toothless grin. "Better not follow her. Women at this time get really deadly."
Tristan smiled as the elderly man left to do his business. He waited for the others to come and they left for the Valley of Corrupted Gravity.
It took about four hours of walking, but they had all eventually made it ot the gate that led to the Valley of Corrupted Gravity. The gate didn't look much like a gate at all, but rather a large wall of rock.
"I'm sorry, but this gate is blockaded by the ordinance of King Zior! I cannot let anybody not having a pass issued by the Court pass through," a young Tiberoan guard stated.
Derrick stepped forward and showed the guard the pass.
"Oh, excuse me sir! This is a pass for the Valley of Corrupted Gravity!!" The guard said, flabbergasted. He turned to the guard above him. "The gate, open the gate!"
The earth shock as the wall of rock opened. The guard turned to each of the travelers. They looked like an odd group of people, and he wondered why they would ever want to go into Gehrich territory. He shook his head.
Better them, than me, he thought.
"Over there is the territory of the Gehrich Gang! If that's not enough the gravity is warped! Advance with caution."
And with that word of caution, they entered the Valley.
"Why is this place called the Valley of Corrupted Gravity?" Kylin asked looking around. "It looks like a bunch of floating rocks!"
"Floating rocks goes against gravity, Kylin," Vector said, ducking his head as a rock flew by. Kylin giggled.
"It still has the backwash from the Dragon Campaign. The collision of magic power of the Dragoons and Winglies can distort nature quite a bit." Vector explained.
"You Winglies sure know how to fuck things up." Tristan commented as he jumped onto a rock. When he did, it started to move and situated itself onto the ledge of larger rock. He then hopped again onto another rock and it moved him toward higher ground. He turned to face the others.
"We better get going; the sun is already setting."
His companions followed his lead and they reached the top and journeyed into what used to be the Home of the Gigantos.
Author's Note: Oh trouble in paradise! What will happen to Riza and Tristan? Another chapter done! I can't wait till I finish writing chapter 8, you guys are going to love it! Well, I love it, but I hope you guys will too.
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