Chapter 10: Reunion

Karl was on his way back to his bed in the medical area. Along the way, he wondered about the dream he had. Was it just a nightmare? Or was it a sign of things to come? He was hoping it was the former, because he would not live with seeing his lover die in front of him.

As he turned a corner, he accidentally bumped into someone, he dropped his glasses and fumbled around for them.

"I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't see you there!" Karl stammered.

As he placed his glasses back on, he suddenly found himself staring into two familiar, yet very beautiful blue eyes.

"L-Lynn??" Karl stuttered.

"Huh? Who's Lynn?" asked the person he was staring at.

Karl adjusted his glasses and found it wasn't Lynn, but in fact Ms. Ellet, GBS reporter and keeper of the Writing on the Wall. She had blue eyes, blonde hair, and wore a green hat. She was currently staying in Squad 7's quarters to do a documentary on their efforts in the war.

"Oh, sorry, I thought you were someone else." Karl said with a depressed tone.

"Hey! Cheer up! I'm sure you'll eventually find this person you're looking for!" Ms Ellet said in a cheery voice. "In fact, I was just about to do an interview with each and every member of Squad 7! And you'll be the first!"

"Interview??" Karl asked.

He had never had an interview before, and was nervous.

"Okay! First question!" Ellet began

"What do you think of life here in the militia?"

Karl took some time to answer this, and finally, he said

"W-well, things started off kind of rough here in the militia, almost everyone isolated me being that I was a "darcsen lover".

"Well, are you?" Ellet asked

Karl blushed at the question. "Well, um, strictly speaking, I, uh…

"Never mind, next question! What inspired you to join the militia?"

"Well, that would be because of my fiancé, Lynn, she and I got separated from Fouzen, and I hope to find her."

Ellet cocked her head in amazement. "Oh! Your engaged! What's the future Mrs. Karl Landzatt like?"

Karl smiled at the question, he never had trouble when the subject was on Lynn.

"Well, she is the most beautiful thing in the world, she…"

Before Karl could say anymore, he suddenly noticed someone walking down a hallway from across the room, she had dark blue hair, and had a piece in her hair. Karl eyes suddenly widened, could it be Lynn?

He quickly ran and left Ms. Ellet alone.

"Hey! The interview wasn't done!" Ellet called out.

Karl ran as fast as he could hoping that his eyes didn't deceive him this time. He saw a corner and sharply turned it, and there she was, the love of his life was standing there, at the sight of him, her eyes widened.

"Karl…" Lynn whispered.

"Lynn…" Karl whispered back.

Immediately, they found each other in the other's embrace, tears were running down Lynn's face

"Karl, I'm so glad to know you're safe, I thought I had lost you!" Lynn said

"Me too Lynn." Karl replied.

He then suddenly noticed what Lynn was wearing, she was in militia garb. He stepped back in shock, and said.

"Lynn! Y-you joined the militia?!?" Karl yelled.

"Yes, Karl, I had heard that you joined the militia, so, in hopes of finding you, I joined as a shocktrooper. And here we are now!" Lynn smiled.

Karl was suddenly filled with dread, Lynn was now literally in the front lines where she could be killed at anytime.

Lynn saw the look on Karl's face, "Karl? Is something wrong?"

"Oh! Nothing is wrong! I'm glad you're here! That's all!" Karl said, he didn't want to worry Lynn.

Meanwhile, from behind, Ms. Ellet was eyeing the couple from behind.

She was in disbelief, "No way! He's engaged to a darcsen??"

A smile spread across her face, "Wow! What a scoop!"

She jot down what she had learned in her scrapbook and slinked away.

-

As Karl and Lynn walked across the hallway, Karl asked,

"So, how did you find me Lynn? I joined the militia to find you."

Lynn then explained, "Well, during the raid on Fouzen, a group of darcsens and I fled from the city. We were hiding out in different towns around the northern area, constantly running from the darcsen hunters. It was a horrifying time. Then, I heard from the underground that you joined the militia, so I decided to head to Randgriz to hopefully find you there."

Lynn finished, "I'm glad to see you're still alive Karl, I don't know what I'd do without you."

She leaned her head on Karl's shoulder, Karl smiled at her, yet deep down, he was worried about her safety even more than before, he then decided not to think about it.

"Hey Lynn, I made some new friends here in the militia, you want to meet them?" Karl asked.

"Sure, I'd love too." Lynn replied

-

Karl and Lynn entered the mess hall, and headed back to the table where Nadine, Wavy, Edy, and Homer were sitting.

Nadine turned and looked at Karl, she then said, "Karl, what are you doing? You're supposed to be back in bed!"

Lynn turned to look at Karl with a raised eyebrow.

Karl then explained, "S-sorry Nadine, I just wanted to introduce someone to you."

The table noticed that the newcomer was darcsen, Nadine and Wavy particularly were intrigued, as there weren't many darcsens in the squad.

"My name is Lynn, I'm Karl's fiancé." Lynn said with a warm smile.

A look of surprise replaced most of everyone's faces on the table, except for Homer, he was off in his own little world.

"Wow Karl! I didn't know your fiancé was darcsen Karl!" Nadine exclaimed.

"Nadine keep your voice down!" Wavy said.

The table that consisted of Cezary and the other darcsen haters turned towards the darcsen table.

"Oops, sorry about that." Nadine apologized.

"Why, what's wrong?" Lynn asked.

Wavy explained, "Well, Karl doesn't exactly have the best reputation here, considering he once said he liked darcsens"

Nadine finished, "Ever since then, he was ostracized from most of the squad."

"Well that's not fair! Just because one has a darcsen for a friend they are considered lower than others?" Lynn exclaimed.

She then turned to Karl, "Karl! Show them you aren't like that! Show them you are equal to them!"

Karl was confused, "Wait, what?"

Lynn pushed Karl towards Cezary's table, "Go over to them and get the respect you deserve!"

Karl was shocked at what Lynn was telling him to do, he was scared to even walk near the darcsen hater table, considering what had happened last time.

As he walked towards them, Cezary noticed him walk towards him.

"Hey, you're not supposed to be here darcsen lover, get lost!" growled Cezary.

Karl wanted to do just that, but he knew Lynn was watching him, so he continued walking forward.

He went up to Cezary and stuttered, Cezary, "I-I g-got something to t-tell you."

"Fine, what is it?" Cezary said impatiently.

"Y-you can't j-judge me just b-because I-I am a "darcsen lover"

"Oh yeah? And what are you going to do about it?"

Cezary stood up and stared down at Karl, daring him to even try to take a step towards him.

Karl suddenly felt all his courage disappear, he noticed Cezary's eyes staring down at him. He looked down at the ground as a sign of submitting.

"Pfft, I knew it, you have nothing." Cezary mocked.

"You are nothing but a weakling, which would explain why you're engaged to that oily haired bitch over there."

Karl felt a sense of anger when he heard that, but he still did nothing.

Suddenly, he saw Lynn in front of him.

"Take back what you said to him! Right now!" Lynn demanded.

Cezary glared at Lynn, he then slowly pulled out a knife.

"I advise you know your place dark hair." Cezary sneered.

Lynn immediately noticed the knife in his hand, she grabbed and twisted his arm, forcing him to drop the knife, she then turned him around and grabbed him in a head-lock, and swept her leg to force Cezary down on one knee.

"I advise you not to try that on me again." Lynn growled.

She then released Cezary, he coughed and gasped for air and retreated to his table.

Lynn then turned towards Karl with a look of anger on her face.

"Honestly Karl! Can't you for once, stand up for yourself?"

She then turned and left the mess hall, everyone stared at the scene of the commotion. Karl looked down in shame.

Karl then thought, "Dammit, why do I have to be so weak?"

I got you there at the beginning didn't I? XD Well anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, cause I sure as hell enjoyed writing it! See you next time!