The other half of the ship shattered on the ground in between the Weasand of Cados and Nordopolica, everyone was lying in different spots around the destroyed ship unconscious from the crash.
Eventually Flynn stumbled to his feet. "Is everyone all right?" He asked as his eye closed shut with pain and he leaned on his knees.
Raven sat criss-cross on the ground. "Just peachy."
"Sir, are you all right?" Sodia asked as she stumbled next to her commander. "Do you need assistance? I'd be happy to…"
"Shouldn't you be worried about your own wounds darlin'? You don't look so great yourself." Raven pointed out. Sodia agreed to sit back.
Estelle sat up and moaned. "It hurts. Everyone let me heal you." Estelle ordered as she attempted to crawl to Flynn. She stumbled and soon was lying on the ground, too hurt to move any further.
"You need to rest first Lady Estellise, then you can worry about us." Flynn suggested.
"But-" Estelle protested.
"I agree with the armor wearin' guy this time. You really should get some rest." Raven stated. Estelle reluctantly sat back down.
"Sir, where's your sword?" Sodia asked the Commandant.
"I don't know. It must have been carried away by the blast; I still have my shield though. Nordopolica is not too far from here, I can buy a new one there." Flynn decided.
"My sword is missing as well, but my shield is right here. I guess I have to buy one as well when we get to the city." Estelle stated sadly.
After a couple of hours Estelle stood up and healed Flynn. Then she healed Raven and eventually Sodia. "We're all healed now; shouldn't we get going to Nordopolica? It's not safe here." Estelle asked.
"That's a good idea. If everybody's healed and good to go, we should get a move on. Raven and Sodia, since you two have weapons you'll be the ones on the watch for monsters." Flynn ordered as Raven reluctantly held his bow. The walk to Nordopolica went smoothly, only two monsters came, both shot down at a distance by Raven.
The group entered Nordopolica. Flynn and Estelle walked off and went into the Coliseum to the Fortunes Market seller there.
"What can I do for you today?" The shopkeeper asked.
"We need new swords. Could you maybe show us your selection?" Flynn asked as the shopkeeper nodded and placed a few swords on the counter.
"Here's a simple longsword, only 1000 gald, a Rapier for 500 gald, and Estoc for 2000 gald. The more expensive ones are Ogre sword for 12000 gald, Bastilard for 9000 gald, Dark Avenger for 36000 gald, Iron Maiden for 25000 gald, and Holy Avenger for 42000 gald." The shopkeeper explained.
"Hm, I will take the Iron Maiden sword. Which one do you want Flynn?" Estelle asked as she gave the shopkeeper as she handed him a bag of 25000 gald and took the sword.
"I would like Holy Avenger please." Flynn said as he gave the shopkeeper 42000 gald and received the sword. "Hey Estelle, we still have quite a bit of extra money, do you want to buy a new shield? Ours are pretty beaten up."
"Sure. Sir, could we see your shields?" Estelle asked the shopkeeper. The owner nodded and placed shields on the counter.
"Here I have a Buckler for 500 gald, a Round Shield for 650 gald, a Kite Shield for 1200 gald, a Knight Shield for 1250 gald, Queen of Hearts for 2000 gald, and a White Knight Shield for 8000 gald." The shopkeeper said as he pointed to each shield as he explained the prices.
"I'll take the Knight Shield." Estelle decided.
"And I'll take the White Knight Shield." Flynn also decided. Flynn paid the combined 9250 gald and took the White Knight Shield as Estelle took the pink-ish colored Knight Shield. The two began walking out of the shop.
"You could have just repaired your old shield; the one you bought is the same one as before." Estelle reminded her companion.
"I know, but I just needed a new one." Flynn responded slightly embarrassed.
"I can't believe that the Commandant would lose his sword." Said a voice from behind Flynn. The Commandant turned to see a man with long black hair holding a sword that looked like Second Star.
"Yuri?" Flynn yelled in surprise. Estelle smiled happily and hugged Yuri tightly.
"I'm so glad you're all right!" Estelle stated happily. "I haven't seen you for weeks, I'm glad you haven't gotten into trouble like us."
"Yeah, I'm surprised you haven't broken the law again." Flynn admitted as he walked up next to Yuri. "We have sort of gotten into a huge mess. The Fiertia was shot and we crashed here with Raven and Sodia. Rita, Witcher, Tivar, and Judith crashed somewhere north of here. We can't find Ba'ul." Flynn explained.
"What could have shot you down?" Yuri asked. "The last time something shot us Ba'ul down was the Alexei problem."
"It was some race that has caused trouble on this planet, they aren't originally from here, and their ships look like advanced versions of Heracles." Flynn explained.
"So that's where Alexei got the idea of Heracles, he probably dug up some info about the ships you speak of while searching through some ruin. And if there are multiple, this could really be a problem." Yuri thought out loud.
"Yes, we've had major problems with the enemy, though they don't seem to be focusing on anything else but the continent of Illiccia, well, except for Rugulf." Estelle said as she let go of Yuri and stepped back.
"Rugulf?" Yuri asked. "Is this another Alexei type guy?"
"Sort of. He certainly is as powerful or at least almost powerful as Alexei, and that is without Zaude's power, and he's nothing compared to Meavallia." Flynn explained.
"I'll refrain from asking who these people are. Either way you want to get to the north of here to meet with Judy and the others, right?" Yuri asked as Flynn nodded. "Well, I'll come too. This is way too big for me and Repede here to sit back from. Besides, it's about time to bring the supplies to Karol in the newly built Yormgen." Yuri decided as Repede walked up from behind him.
"Yormgen was rebuilt?" Estelle asked. "That's so great! Now Mantaic won't be the only city in the desert."
"That's quite noble, to rebuild a city and all, especially for someone like you Yuri." Flynn stated. "Especially since you've been a criminal in the past."
"Shut up Flynn, I don't need your bantering. Let's just get going, Karol needs these supplies." Yuri replied as he walked out of the Coliseum.
"Shall we fall him?" Estelle asked, Flynn nodded, and the two followed Yuri. Outside Raven jogged up to the Brave Vesperia member.
"So, I see you once again Yuri Lowell." Raven said as he winked at Yuri. "Haven't been gettin' into too much trouble have ya?"
"Of course not." Yuri responded. "It seems you haven't changed yourself, old man."
"The same could be said about you. And I see the pooch over here is still quite loyal to you." Raven said as he pointed to Repede who was avoiding Estelle. Eventually Estelle stood up and crossed her arms in defeat.
"He still doesn't like me; even after all we've been through." Estelle pouted.
"I see she hasn't changed a bit either." Yuri said to Flynn.
"Repede really seems to know who he likes and who he doesn't." Flynn observed.
"Sir, we should really try to catch up with the others. It looks like they landed near Mt. Temza, so we should set out immediately." Sodia suggested to the Commandant. She looked over at Yuri then sadly looked down. "Yuri Lowell…" She muttered to herself too quietly for anyone else to hear.
"Yes, that's a good idea. Let's get going." Flynn decided as he, Estelle, and Raven began walking to the northern exit.
"So, you're still loyally following Flynn? Care to stab the 'unlawful criminal who doesn't have a right to be by my captain'?" Yuri said, mocking the girl in front of him.
"Don't mock me!" Sodia yelled back.
"I sure wouldn't want you to lose that personality." Yuri said sarcastically. "Look, just ignore me and we'll be fine." He said as he walked to the rest of the group, Sodia slowly following.
"Is something wrong Yuri?" Estelle asked. "Something happen between you and Sodia?"
Yuri shook his head. "Nothing, don't worry."
Suddenly a man ran up to Yuri. "Sir Yuri something terrible has happened!" He yelled. Yuri placed a hand on the man's shoulder to calm him down.
"Who's he?" Raven asked.
"Sir Yuri? How are you a 'sir' Yuri?" Flynn asked in surprise. "You're not a knight, and you're so bad mannered about everything, not to mention single minded…"
"What's happened Fred?" Yuri asked. "Give me the supplies and then I'll help you with your problem."
"That's just it; the supplies have been stolen!" The man named Fred informed. "I came here to ask you if you could get the supplies back."
"That's not good, and I wouldn't want to go to Captain Karol empty handed. Alright, I'll look for the supplies." Yuri said as the man nodded and jogged away. "You guys wouldn't mind helping me would you?"
"Of course not! We'd love to help you." Estelle said as Flynn nod in agreement.
"Ah, the young ones are so full of energy; I envy the vigor of youth." Raven mumbled to himself. "Well kids, let's get goin'."
Flynn sighed. "I'm twenty one Raven, I don't count that as being a kid."
"We're going to leave you behind if you keep chatting to yourselves!" Yuri hollered back as Raven, Sodia, and Flynn ran to catch up with Estelle and Yuri.
"Um, Yuri, ya might wanna see this." Raven stated as Yuri walked over to a poster. He placed a hand on his forehead and moaned.
"What is it Yuri?" Estelle asked.
"The items are being offered as rewards for beating the Coliseum. I guess that means we have to go talk to the Coliseum owners and ask about entering." Yuri said. "Let's go to the Coliseum."
The group walked to the massive building and through a door that led to a wide stairway. Yuri then walked up to a woman standing behind a counter.
"Would you like to participate in the Coliseum?" The woman asked.
"Yes, I would like to compete for all those gels and food supplies being offered up as a reward." Yuri asked. "Can I join?"
"Of course sir, we'll get the other six combatants signed up soon, so you go wait by the entrance until we are ready for you." The woman responded with a smile. Yuri did as he was told and walked up to the entrance to the battle area.
In a couple of hours the woman walked up to him. "Go in please, you're first challenger is ready. Remember, this battle won't be a battle to the death." Yuri nodded and walked in.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare yourselves for a battle between two champions. On the right is Brave Vesperia's own Yuri Lowell, and on the left is the Princess herself, Estellise Sidos Heurassein!" The announcer called out.
Yuri turned in surprise and Estelle gasped as well. "This can't be right." Estelle gasped.
"Well, let's get this show going!" Yuri hollered as he readied Second Star in his left hand and charged. "Prepare yourself princess!"
Estelle readied her knew sword and shield. "Alright, I won't hold back. Oh power that tries souls shine, Photon!" Estelle yelled as a ball of light appeared in front of Yuri. Yuri was too fast for the spell and the ball of light exploded long after he passed. Estelle gasped as she blocked Yuri's blade with her shield.
"You could go easy on me." Estelle mumbled.
"Where's the fun in that?" Yuri chimed.
"You really enjoy battling, don't you? Especially princess's who don't like to fight." Estelle mumbled in response.
"You think I enjoy fighting?" Yuri asked as he forced his sword downward and caused Estelle to stumbled backwards. Yuri then took the chance to swing sideways, hitting the shield and causing Estelle to stumble further backwards. Yuri then swung to his right, the sword hitting the inside of Estelle's shield and sending it flying to the side out of her grip. Yuri then swung to his left to do the same thing with Estelle's sword, but the princes came to her senses again and blocked the blow. She then countered with multiple slashes, each swing parried by Yuri. Estelle swung down at Yuri but Yuri back flipped out of the way. In mid flip he held his leg out which would kick Estelle as he flipped backwards. Estelle held her sword horizontally in front of her face, and Yuri's boot came up on the flat of her blade. The momentum kicked Estelle's sword up and out of her hands, the sword flying to the other end of the Coliseum. Yuri then landed and placed his blade in front of Estelle's neck to symbolize he had one. The crowd cheered and Yuri held his sword down. Estelle gathered her equipment.
"Nice Yuri, I hope to see you continue to fight well!" Estelle said, sheering Yuri on as she walked into the indoors are of the Coliseum.
"Next up to fight Yuri Lowell is Sodia from the Imperial Knights!" The announcer hollered as Yuri turned to see Sodia, sword ready in her hands.
"I guess this will settle things between us." Yuri yelled as He ran at Sodia, sword drawn and ready.
"Don't get cocky Yuri Lowell." Sodia yelled as she swung her sword at Yuri. Yuri then blocked the swing with his own sword. The two had a couple moments of swing and blocking swords, then the two jumped back away from one another.
"You're better than I thought you would be." Yuri admitted. "You're still not good enough though." He taunted.
"Shut up!" Sodia yelled as she swung her sword sideways. Yuri ducked under the swing. He then came up quickly as Sodia was still swinging and swung towards Sodia's sword. Since Sodia's sword's momentum from swing was still going, it didn't take much for Yuri to force it out of her hands with s swing of his own. He then did the same as he did with Estelle and pointed his sword as Sodia, showing he had won.
Sodia picked up her sword and sheathed it and sighed. "Nice work Yuri Lowell." She mumbled as she bowed respectfully and walked off.
Yuri walked back to his side. "I guess that helps settle things between us." Yuri muttered to himself.
"Now here comes the member of Altosk who is a master of marksmen…Raven! Can Yuri win this fight?" The announcer yelled as the crowd cheered louder and louder. Yuri sighed and shook his head as he saw Raven ready his bow.
"I feel bad about fighting my elders." Yuri said casually.
"Come on boy, give me all ya got!" Raven hollered as he shot three arrows one after the other at Yuri. Yuri jumped and somersaulted to the side to dodge the shots, then he ran at Raven and swung sideways. Raven ducked under the blow and yelled 'bouquet' as a blue arrow went harmlessly into Yuri. A second later Yuri was dazed and stood there in confusion due to the move. Raven flipped backwards and chanted, "All my heart baby, all my love." He then swung his arm to the side as purple colored energy swirled quickly upward and vanished, causing Yuri to go up and fall on his back. Yuri regained his senses and ran at Raven. He then swung downwards with his sword, but Raven quickly drew his dagger in his left hand and blocked. The two jumped back from each other and Raven flipped backwards multiple times to gain distance. "Looks like a storm's brewin', Tempest!" Raven yelled as a massive cyclone of wind spiraled upwards with electrical energy inside. Yuri was caught in the spell and received heavy damage. The spell faded and Yuri fell on his back.
Yuri saw Raven walk right over him. Before the 'old man' could hit his sword away Yuri crawled to his feet quickly, and swung right to left quickly, hitting the bow and the dagger out of Raven's hands. "Looks like I beat you old man." Yuri said as he panted from the battle. He was bruised and sweaty from the battle, and did not want to know who else would be next.
"Nice work kid, I've got to hand it to ya. You beat both Estelle and Ms. Intense, and then you beat me. Nice work." Raven congratulated as he picked up his gear and walked away.
"Next up is the Imperial Commandant himself, Flynn Scifo! Can the man from the humble guild Brave Vesperia beat the well renowned Commandant?" The announcer yelled as the crowd continued cheering.
"It seems we keep meeting up like this." Yuri said as Flynn walked up to him.
"So it seems. Well, let's put on quite a show." Flynn responded as he drew his sword.
"What are you talking about? I came here to win, not to put on some show!" Yuri replied as he readied his own sword. "Give me all you got, because I'm so gonna kick your ass!"
"You do that." Flynn sarcastically responded as he swung at Yuri. Yuri blocked the blow and the two had a few short moments of parrying and swing. Yuri swung once more, but Flynn blocked the blow with his shield and pushed forward with much force. The shield slid passed Yuri's sword and rammed into Yuri's gut. Flynn then stepped back and did the same thing, this time Yuri was knocked straight on his back. Flynn then stabbed his sword downwards, but Yuri rolled out of the way and stood up.
"Go easy on me this time." He stated.
"You've beaten me the last couple time's we fought, what's so different about this time?" Flynn responded as he swung his sword at Yuri. Yuri blocked the blow and Flynn pushed forward, causing Yuri to slowly walk backwards. Yuri then flipped over Flynn, turned, and the two met blades again. Yuri soon was having difficulty blocking Flynn's sword thrusts and swings and getting past his shield. Eventually Flynn held Yuri's sword in place with his and pushed his shield forward into Yuri. This time Yuri was ready. He the side stepped out of the way of the would-be blow. Yuri then ducked under one of Flynn's sword swings and swung his sword into the inside of Flynn's shield, using the technique he used on Estelle on Flynn. Flynn's shield slid off and was flung off into the distance. Flynn then blocked another one of Yuri's swings.
"I thought I could get you down in an instant when you no longer had your shield, but it looks like I was wrong." Yuri admitted as he and Flynn exchanged a few more sword thrusts and blocks.
"I'm good with a sword too Yuri." Flynn responded.
"And you just let your guard down." Yuri taunted as Flynn looked at him in surprise, Yuri took this pause as a chance to bash the hilt of his sword into Flynn's right hand. Flynn opened his hand in surprise and the sword flew out. "Right there."
"W-what? I…I…" Flynn stammered in surprise. "Y-you tricked me Yuri."
"That's how you take advantage of your opponent. I can't believe you fell for that." Yuri boasted as Flynn began to get angry, much to Yuri's amusement.
"Sh-shut up!" Flynn yelled in response. "Don't make fun of me after I've already accepted defeat."
"Whether you accept it or not, either way I still kicked your sorry as." Yuri continued to boast to Flynn's anger. Flynn then picked up his stuff and walked away. "Two more to go." Yuri said with a sigh.
"Next up are two twins fighting at the same time to end this tournament. Please welcome Chastel and Hisca Aiheap!" The announcer yelled.
Yuri was stunned to see the two superiors from when he was in the knights. "Wow, I never thought you two would join the arena." Yuri said in awe. "Nice to see you again though…I guess."
"Wow, I never thought we would see him again." Hisca mumbled to her sister.
"Me neither." Chastel replied. "Anyway, I'll support you with magic while you go up and do the melee fighting."
Hisca nodded as she ran at Yuri. "Alright Yuri, let's see if you've gotten any better since when you were in the knights." Chastel said as she connected blades with Yuri.
"I see your attitude hasn't changed at all." Yuri responded.
"And neither has yours." Hisca responded as she back flipped and swung again.
"Come oh silver light…Angel Ring!" Chastel yelled as Hisca back flipped multiple times to avoid the golden magical ring that appeared. The magical energy rushed inward, but Yuri jumped over the spell as it exploded in the center. He then landed and blocked one of Hisca's swings. The two swung and blocked for quite a while with the occasional flip. When Yuri was in full view Chastel said, "Oh divine spear, run my enemies through…Holy Lance!" Four spears of light came above Yuri and came inward and exploded right in front of him, then a stronger spear of light came strait downwards and exploded as well. As Yuri stumbled back Hisca leaped forward and kicked Yuri in the gut, sending the former knight to the wall. Yuri staggered but still stood. When Hisca connected swords with Yuri, Yuri could here Chastel yell, "Fireball!", Yuri then grabbed Hisca's wrist and held her there. At the last minute Yuri let go and somersaulted out of the way. Hisca barely turned around when four fireballs hit her and caused her to fall over and drop her sword, leaving her unconscious. Chastel gasped as she saw her sister fall. Yuri ran and connected swords with Chastel. Yuri swung and slashed as Chastel managed to parry the blows. Eventually the two held blades as Chastel blocked Yuri again. Chastel then stepped back away from a slash from Yuri and then back flipped a couple times. "Oh incandescent locusts, annihilate the enemies before me…Spiral Flare!" Chastel yelled as a massive fire ball shot from her hands. The spell was too slow for Yuri jumped over the fire then landed. Yuri then stood up again and quickly hit the sword out of Chastel's hand while she was still surprised.
"Nice job Chastel, you certainly have improved." Yuri said as he sheathed his sword.
Chastel bowed and sheathed her sword. "Thanks Yuri. I admit defeat."
Hisca stood up, sheathed her own sword, and walked over next to Chastel. "You certainly are good Yuri. Come on Chastel, let's go." Hisca said.
"Right." Chastel said as the two sisters waved goodbye and walked out of the Coliseum. Yuri was then given the supplies, and he then walked out of the Coliseum to his friends.
"Great job Yuri! You beat all four of us and those two girls!" Estelle congratulated. "It was very fun to watch you fight as well!"
"Nice work Yuri Lowell." Sodia said bitterly.
"Ya did good kid. You certainly have grown Yuri." Raven said as he walked next to Yuri. "It brings joy to this old man's heart to see you do so well."
"Don't go all sappy on me old man." Yuri responded.
"Way to go and hurt this ol' man's feelings." Raven replied, trying to act hurt.
"It seems I still can't beat you in a sword fight. Anyway, shouldn't we get going to Yormgen?" Flynn urged. Yuri sighed and nodded.
"We should pass into Mantaic for a rest on the way." Raven suggested.
"You're always thinking about your next break, aren't you old man?" Yuri responded. "Let's go. Though I'm still wondering exactly who put the supplies into the Coliseum as a reward."
"No point thinkin' about somethin' ya can't figure out at the moment." Raven pointed out. "Just give it a rest for now."
"You're right, let's go." Yuri said as the five comrade's finally left through the northern gates of Nordopolica on the way to Yormgen.