Chapter 8…not much else to say here.

Shade: Alt 6

Mark: What?

Hold alt on the keyboard, press 6 on the number pad and release.

Mark:…that's awesome.

Alt 1!!

Chapter 8: To Crimea!

With all questions out of the way, Ike's Mercenaries accompanied Mark and his companions. They had already crossed the first third of the journey and were now on a boat across to Tellius. Most of the group was off doing individual things, but Mark and Soren were having a small discussion.

"Soren, you're a brilliant tactician and a good person, on the inside; but I don't see what you have against this plan." Soren sighed, "I don't think we should let Elincia fight off a rebel army by herself while we wait until the last minute. Count Bastion told us that Lucia is in danger of being captured, so we shouldn't wait for them to use a hostage." Mark thought for a moment.

"How about this; Karel, Lyn, and Myself will get inside the castle and help the Queen, while you and everyone else wait to spring the hostage when the timing is right."

On another side of the ship…

"So Lyndis, how long have you and Mark been together?" Lyn looked at the knight with awe. Titania smiled "I know a girl in love when I see one" Lyn just sighed, "We've been together for a short time…but I've loved him for years." Titania put her arm around Lyn, "I've known him for a short time Lyndis, but I know that he cares for you; I can see it in his eyes."

On yet another part of the ship…

"Come on!" "No"

"Just once!" "No"

"It'll be quick!" "No"

Mia could not get Karla to fight her, she was just too stubborn. "Alright, fine…so you're Karel's sister?"

"Yes"

Mia smirked, "Tell me everything about him!"

Gallia,

Ranulf just stood there watching the spectacle; two female cats were fighting over a male cat over who was to mate him. Ranulf just shook his head. Things like this happened to Beorc, but they settled it with sharp words, not weapons…okay sometimes weapons. "Captian Ranulf," Kyza, a sturdy tiger under his command stood next to Ranulf. "King Caineghis wants to see you." Ranulf just sighed and went towards the capital.

Later,

"You summoned me your highness?" King Cainegis, a great red lion whose intellect matched his strength, smiled brightly. "We found it Ranulf. The hidden chamber where the legends sleep." Ranulf looked up surprised. "You mean-" Caineghis laughed loudly, "The legendary Laguz are real, and that means the key exists somewhere on this planet!" Ranulf stood, "Shall I search for the key?" Caineghis shook his head, "I have a feeling it will be revealed to us in due time."

Ostia,

Eliwood was spending time with Marks protégée, Felix, in an attempt to know him better. "So despite your intellect you're only 12?" Felix gave an all too familiar smirk. "Yup, hard to believe I'm this smart but I'm only 12. But I was taught by Mark, so it's to be expected." Eliwood found himself liking Felix already.

"Mark is your cousin right, how did you two meet?" Felix smiled, "Here's the short version."

Flashback

A brother and sister were walking through some woods.

"Great going sis, we're totally lost!"

"What do ya mean, you're the one leading!"

"…yea but it was your idea to come here to begin with."

"Excuse us." The two siblings saw what looked to be a traveler in green. "Do you know where my friend and I could find some shelter for the night?"

The girl huffed, "We could if Felix here knew where he was going!"

"For the last time I-"

"Mark" both siblings jumped as another traveler appeared behind them, "I found a house. It's big and has a stable in the front."

Felix turned around, "Was there a white horse and a spotted grey horse?"

"Yes."

"ALRIGHT!"

End Flashback

"So we brought him home and my mom recognized him."

"Some story."

Felix smirked, "Yea, well listen to this one."

Back to the Ship,

Mark and Soren went over the plan to finalize their "brilliant" strategy. "Okay, so Shinon and Rolf in the tree, Boyd rides in with Oscar, Florina and her sisters with protect Mist and Rhys…I think we're set." Mark stood up and stretched his arms. "I'm going out for some air." Soren grunted, "Enjoy." Mark smirked, "I shall!"

Mark saw Karel standing on, not near, ON the bow of the ship, "What's bothering you Karel?" Mark received no answer, just the silent treatment. "Is it Mia bothering you?" Karel jumped back and withdrew his blade, "It's Brox." Marks eyes widened as he looked into the sky and saw a royal blue Wyvern descending the sky, gathering everyone to gather near the bow.

"EVERYONE BACK!! NOW!!" Mark pushed everyone back away from the bow, only Karel remained. "Everyone stay calm, don't move, and try not to blink." Before anyone could object, someone jumped off the wyvern falling straight towards Karel.

"BANZAI!!!!!" Karel and the man clashed swords.

???

"Rayana will you stop doing yourself and get over here!!" said girl came over to the man who shouted, both being concealed by the shadows.

"What I do with myself is NONE of your concern Zelos!"

"Yea yea…I sensed a flux in negative energy…I think Drake's been consumed."

The girl nodded, "Most likely he was forced through the gate when we felt him back then…something must have keep him quiet for a good year."

Zelos sighed, "Ask Rave, he IS a dragon after all."

Rayana visible tensed, "Are you crazy?! We've been in here for a good millennium and his sentences never exceed three words!"

"Then ask Ryve."

She sighed, "Might as well, only one of his kind; just like me." She extended her wings, "You don't see these wings in a positive light; they're a bad omen, especially mine."

Zelos shook his head, "Don't doubt yourself Rayana, you're beautiful; you'll find someone, I know I will!"

Rayana sighed, "Oh yes, the beautiful wolf queen blah blah blah ecetra ecetra."

"Your mom"

"Your face"

Happy 09 everybody W00000000

Shade: So what was that last part?

Mark: I'm guessing it's top secret?

YUP :D

Shade: Go die in a fire.

Ladies first, after you Shade.

Mark: R&R please, I don't know if I can stand them much longer.

Sorry it takes me so long to write more, but I procrastinate.

Please be patient.