Erk, Serra, Priscilla - The Triangle of Love
By Davis(Davis3 on FFN)
Chapter 11: Regrettable Deed of Serra
Note: In this chapter, Serra is going to do something that she is going to regret....I've seen many other fanfics get her into trouble and mine will be no different. Also, Inferno-Hero suggested that Priscilla have her own POV and I think that this chapter would be a good place for her to have one.
Lucathia Rykatu: Dark Warrior doesn't appear that much, but he does play a role within this love triangle. He's more of a lone assassin, rather than the leader of an army....although training the Fang in various killing methods would count as him having some sort of army. Yet, you've given me some ideas to work with.
Erk, Serra, Priscilla - The Triangle of Love
The hours continued to rush by, but my mind was focused on the mission at hand. It took me quite a while to become so focused. Earlier as I was trying to concentrate my anger got the best of me and I was about to lose my mind. It was because of what the Dark Warrior said to me, that's all. I'm glad that I can finally return to camp tonight as I have had nothing but problems ever since I got into these mountains. As I checked my notes(even though I made very few, what with all the problems I've had), my mind was thinking of Serra and Priscilla and their reaction when they see me coming back to camp.
My back-pack has seen better days as the supplies I put within it are all gone, but it's a good thing as it means I can bring back flowers for the women that I love. Hector wouldn't think of searching in my backpack as he doesn't look like the sort of person who does that. Now, Sain is a different matter but that's just him. I do have to give Hector some good graces mind you. I needed to spend some time away from Serra and Priscilla so that I could relax as the problems back at camp were starting to take their toll on me. Do not get me wrong, I miss them with all my heart, but being in these mountains has proven to be somewhat of a peaceful break in my life....such a break was rarely used as I often have other things on my mind.
Was that the true reason behind Hectors' motivations? To send me here so that I could relax and perform a simple mission for him? Maybe....or maybe he sent me out here so that he could have some order back at camp. That seems to be the most logical answer right there, but such a method does come with a drawback. I know that Priscilla will not do anything serious until I return, but Serra....with her attitude, she is capable of just about anything. She gets herself into trouble so easily, I often ask myself how she does it. As I began my long journey home, I began to realize that she(that being Serra) may do something to her lord. Normally, if a lord did some kind of act to another lord, things would be fine, but if a non-lord did a similar act to a lord....I paused for a moment as I thought about such a consequence.
She wouldn't do anything of the sort....not to her own lord? I know full well that Serra and Hector do not see eye to eye often, what with him pushing her around and all. But, she would not think of doing something to him? Again I paused for a moment, and decided to move more quickly. Serra is the kind of person who would do something to her lord. Her vows of chastity, as little of them as I know about do not allow her to do this sort of thing, but it must be her grudge against Hector that compels her to do whatever it is she is doing. It will not be something serious, but I know Hector....he does not take any tolerance at all. In other words, no nonsense.
As I was running back to camp, I kept on stumbling on the various rocks as my mind was focused on what Serra was doing. Of course, this is just my opinion on what Serra could do. Now that I think about it, she may not even be planning anything at all. She is probably just sitting around in her tent, awaiting my return....then again, knowing her, she is most likely not doing that.
It took another couple of hours, coupled with a couple of hours worth of thinking, but the camp was in sight at last. The sun was starting to set and the only one standing guard was the cavalier known as Kent. Is this really our protection from the enemy? The tactician must be planning something serious, or in this case, his military skills have eluded him. I walked up to Kent who stood in front of the gate.
" Who goes there?" He asked. He does take his job seriously does he not?
" It is I, Erk." I answered back as I walked into his view.
" So, you have returned from your mission in the mountains. How was the journey at hand?" He asked me with his demeanor.
" It got me relaxed, and I had some minor problem to deal with." I could not mention about the Dark Warrior as knowing Kent, he will tell Lyn who in turn will tell Hector, who in turn will hound me endlessly until I tell him everything about that man.
" At least you accomplished your goal?" Kent asked.
" I was only able to get some information as I saw no signs of the enemy. I do not think they were using the mountains as a means of a hideout." I answered back showing him the notes I took and hiding the poems I wrote in one of my pockets.
" It may not be much, but it will have to do." Kent said.
" Am I allowed to enter?" I asked.
" I am under Lord Hectors' orders and he told me that you are not allowed entry to the camp until the sun has gone down. That means you have to wait here with me for at least another half-hour." In all my excitement, I had forgotten about that. Hector told me not to return until the night of the third day after I had left....and here I am at the camp too soon. I was lucky because only Kent was at the gate. I asked him to not let Hector know that I came back too early and he agreed to it.
" I do agree with you on the fact that you cannot enter until nightfall, but I have to obey his order as breaking them would mean a serious consequence." He was right and so, I was stuck outside unable to enter for a moment. " Why don't you sit down and rest for a while. You look as though you have been running for quite a while."
" If only you knew." I said to him.
" You might as well make the most of it as neither of us will be going inside anytime soon." Kent said as he sat down next to me.
" What do you mean?" I asked him.
" Lord Hector is performing his own inspection of sorts. He wishes to put an end to the problems within our company before they get out of hand to the point where even he cannot control it. That has to be why he sent you on your mission, but it also exempts you from his inspection. I have been on guard duty out here, so I too am exempt from it. Say, why the pale face?" asked Kent.
" Serra....Priscilla...." I mumbled.
" Oh, that young troubadour, I cannot see her getting into any trouble at all." Kent said to me.
" Serra on the other hand...." I began.
" Oh yes, the cleric....but, she would get into so much trouble with her lord." Kent said.
" That is true, but she does have some kind of grudge against him. I guess sending me away made her see Lord Hector in a way that may prompt her to do something she will live to regret." I said to Kent and he looked concerned.
" But, you have to maintain your orders, so you and I are stuck out here, but if we hear any sort of scream or yell....you'll know what it means then." Kent nodded his agreement to my statement. The idea of resting was now replaced with sheer worry.
Priscilla's POV
The sun was setting down on the day that Erk was allowed to return to the camp. I had spent these past days thinking often about him, but I balanced it with the duties I was given by his lordship Hector. I was also thinking about Serra and how she was handling Erk's absence....and she was not taking it the same way I was. She had told me that she and I should sneak away and find Erk in the mountains, but I told her that in doing so, will get us into more trouble than anything previously. I insisted that we stay and wait, and so far, it has done me a good deal of pleasure.
Serra on the other hand, did not take it the same way. She had decided to carry out her idea of "revenge" upon her lord Hector. It was not revenge in terms of killing or hurting him, heavens no! Rather, Serra had the idea of humiliating him for sending Erk out on a mission that he did not even want to do. I for one would not get involved in such an idea. I know that the decision made by Lord Hector was very harsh, but I learned to live with it and carry on with my life. But, Serra still would not listen and now I fear and pray that she does not carry out her idea and during such a difficult time.
Lord Hector was performing an inspection upon all of us in the camp, for he is planning to put an end to the problems. Each of us is supposed to wait in our tent for him to inspect it thoroughly. Already his inspection of me has come and gone and he found no signs of trouble coming from me. I learned from my experiences fighting with Serra over Erk and these days, I do not act crazy or anything. I keep quiet and approach Erk when I have to with my problems instead of making it a big problem for everyone else. Serra tries to do the same thing, but she has her attitude and it gets in the way of her judgment.
I had to make sure that she does not do anything, so I left my tent which I was allowed to do as Lord Hector said to us before he began his inspection that once he had seen our tents, we were free to go about our business as normal. I was able to catch up to Lord Hector who was with Lord Eliwood and Lady Lyndis. They each were carrying pencils and paper and were writing down something as they left the tent of my brother Raymond. Lord Hector was the first to notice me, and he had a smile on his face.
" Priscilla....you have already passed my inspection." He said.
" I know my lord, but I wish to go with you to Serra's tent." I said nervously.
" Oh, and why is that?" he asked.
" I have this feeling my lord that she may do something she will live to regret one day. It has to do with Erk going to the mountains. I knew it was a harsh choice on your part, but it had to be done. I've lived with your decision....but Serra....I am not so sure," I answered him. He thought for a moment before speaking again.
" The way you said all that proves to me that you have nothing to do with whatever it is she is up to. I prefer if you not come to Serra's tent as it may stir up some trouble, but I wish to thank you for the warning. Night has fallen, so Erk is allowed entry back into camp. Why don't you go and meet him?" I thought that was a good idea and took my leave. I turned to look back as the three lords entered Serra's tent. Maybe Serra decided to not do anything after all. Maybe she has given up on her idea of revenge. I walked to the gate and opened it to find Erk and Kent sitting outside.
" Priscilla...."
" Erk....night has fallen and I was told that you can enter the camp now." Erk thanked Kent but I do not know why, so I will not ask. As I was about to ask him how his mission went, I heard a loud booming voice....followed by another booming voice. My heart sank as I knew what it could be.
I grabbed Erk by his arm and dragged him to Serra's tent. His expression told me that he too knew what had just transpired. Her tent looked the same outside, but it was what was on the inside that had me worried. I opened the tent's flap and stood in utter shock. Lord Hector and Lord Eliwood were covered from head to toe in some kind of liquid. I decided to take a small taste then heal myself in case it was poison. It turned out to be nothing more than cake batter, but extra thick. Lady Lyndis was standing next to Serra and both of them were laughing. I saw the expression on Lord Eliwood's face and he also found it amusing.
However, it was the expression on Lord Hectors' face that I felt discouraging. He did not look happy at all and since he was the leader of our group, it made things worse. The other lords' expressions went cold as Lord Hector stood before Serra. He looked as though he was about to go absolutely mad, but he calmed down a bit, but his anger reached his mouth and he blurted out various words. I could not understand many of the things that he said, but I did recognize some of the easier ones. Then he relaxed for a second before repeating himself.
" Serra! I was hoping that you would have taken my decision with Erk....the same way that most of the others of this company did, but I was wrong when you pulled this stunt of yours. Lyn and Eliwood think it is funny, but I don't. You leave me no other choice but to give you some kind of reasonable punishment." I felt so sorry for Serra, but I felt even more sorry for her when Hector said what her punishment was going to be.
End of Chapter 11.
Note: Yet another of my cliffhangers for you to endure. I enjoyed doing Priscilla's POV more than Serra's as Priscilla in my opinion was easier to do. What should Serra's punishment be?(Nothing too serious) And how should Erk react to it? This story is far from being over, but I thought it would be a good idea to throw in a new twist to the plot.
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--Davis--