HIYA people! Next chapter is out! I want to thank everyone for the reviews I got-including those who haven't signed in. To answer your question. Mystery box, I got the idea of Matthew's injury on my own. The difference with Harry Potter, is that Harry has a small scar, which doesn't increase in size. Matthew's however, is a bit of the monster, and the scar grows with time, until covering the back entirely. So don't get mixed up there.
As for Eoleo's singing, I'll admit that I took the idea from someone else (I don't know who though) but since I read Eoleo's character of Golden Sun encyclopedia, I've had an idea of making him a drunk or singing guy...
For the grammar, I'll try to make sure that doesn't happen again.
For those who are interested, the dawnshipping arrives in the next chapter.
Sorry to have bored you all! ENJOY!
They reached the island called Nihan, the island the most eastern area of the continent. Docking the ship, Matthew, Karis, Tyrell, Rief, Amiti, Sveta and Kraden walked towards Yamata city.
Sveta hurried next to Karis. "This place is beautiful." she said, her eyes sparkling. "The air is pure; it's so quiet, and calm."
Karis shrugged. "I wouldn't want to live here all my life. It's too far from any city. Honestly, I'd rather be in a far more live area. I think I'll return to live back in Kalay when I grow up. I'm really close to this place. Or Maybe in Harapa. I think it's lovely with all the lights."
Sveta thought. "I never saw Kalay. But I won't like to live in Harapa. The light hurts my eyes."
"Patcher's Place isn't too bad. It's live enough. Besides, if Matthew and Tyrell take over the Lookout Cabin after their parent's death, it'll be easier to meet them." Karis whispered in Sveta's ear. "And speaking of Matthew, I don't know why I'm saying this, but I have the feeling that Matthew's been acting weirdly."
Sveta looked at her in surprise. "You too?"
The two wind Adepts glanced at Matthew, who was walking in distance from the group, lost in thought.
"I just noticed it last night. I heard him talking to Flint. I didn't hear what they were saying, but it didn't sound good." Karis added. "I didn't pay much attention to it, but this morning, I found him lost in thought."
"And he still is." Sveta finished. "I do admit that it's weird, but let's just leave it alone for now. I'll talk to Kraden. See if you can get anything out of him when you can."
Karis looked at her in surprise. "Why don't you use your spirit sense?"
"I promised him I wouldn't use it on any of you."
Karis looked at the earth Adept. She sighed. "All right. I will. But it will probably not be this morning."
At last they reached Yamata city. The agriculture city had taken a neutral place in the war, due to its lack of military power. The rice producer city was lying in the sun, all its inhabitants calm and relaxed, unlike any other place. They obviously didn't think that they would be invaded, and they were right. Yamata City was city with no military power, no strategical position. So invading it would be a complete waste of time.
The group went straight to the large castle.
After entering it, they were immediately received by the King Susa, the father of Himi.
"Kraden! I'm so glad to see you again!" he embraced his old friend. "What bring you all here?"
Kraden immediately told him about the Tuaparang. Susa nodded, but looked at them apologetically.
"You really aren't lucky." he said. "When I heard that Harun Village was attacked, I immediately made sure that Himi, her brother, her mother and some important members of this city, to be taken to Champa. Eoleo promised me he would look after them. The pirates were very kind."
"AND YOU TRUST THEM?" Amiti cried
"Well…yes." King Susa said, unsure. "When they brought Himi back, they were very kind. We managed to negotiate trades together. Why?"
"THEY'RE PIRATES!"
"I had to thank them some way or another."
"BLOOD THIRSTY PIRATES! CRIMINALS! TERRIBLE SINGERS! WHAT ARE YOU? AN ALIEN?"
Susa looked at Kraden for an explanation. Kraden just shrugged. "Amiti despises pirates."
"Well that explains a lot." Susa laughed. "Do you lot want to stay here for tonight? We have enough rooms."
"Well, Piers is waiting for us in the ship, so I don't think-" Matthew started
"Then stay here for lunch." Susa suggested.
"I'M IN!" Tyrell announced. "I'm starving. Breakfast wasn't enough for me."
"I'm getting hungry too." Rief admitted. "I read that the rice porridges they make here are delicious. I wouldn't mind tasting it."
"Then it's agreed?" Susa asked.
The others nodded.
"This is delicious! " Matthew cried
"It really is!" Amiti agreed.
They were eating all together with Susa. They were eating the rice porridges, the specialty of Yamata city.
Susa smiled. "I'm glad you like it. It's not much, but it's enough to keep you going all day."
Tyrell yelped.
"Watch out, it's hot."
"No kidding." Tyrell said, emptying his glass of water.
"I know this isn't a fun subject, but are you sue it's a good idea to stay in a neutral position? The Tuaparang will end up taking over the city sooner or later." Kraden said
Susa shook his head in disagreement. "Yamata city can't defend itself. It isn't a threat either. And it's an agriculture city. So it's probably not going to be invaded at all."
"True."
"Besides, everyone here is mostly considered as 'useless' to the Tuaparang. Everyone 'important' is in safety in Champa. So that'll put even more chances on our side."
No one added anything. They were busying emptying their bowls.
"When was the last time you guys ate?" Susa asked
"This morning and yesterday evening."
"It doesn't look like it. You're eating as if you haven't eaten anything within weeks."
"Piers's cooking sucks." Tyrell said
"Good ol' Piers. Still on the wheel?"
"Yup. He's engaged to my sister." Rief said, sounding depressed.
"That's great! Why are you so sad?"
Rief tried to hide himself behind his napkin. "His singing is worse than Eoleo's. I don't understand how my sister can love him."
"No it isn't. Piers's can break windows. Eoleo's can simply give us the wanting to commit suicide. There's a difference you know." Karis said
"Well well, Wild Ape is interested in him." Tyrell taunted.
Karis, with difficulty, resisted the urge to strangle him.
A rather interesting discussion started on whose singing was worse; Eoleo's or Piers's
They were so absorbed in it that they didn't notice Piers standing in the doorway, not looking very pleased.
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