Dairokkan: Thanks for the review and the only way there'll be zombies if I do a FE: SS fic.
Inu-Kakan: Accouple of things.1st: It was the first chapter so give me some slack, 2nd: I know it's el fire and it's spealt serra and lastly their's no way i'm makeing a super character unless it's an enemy. I can give your character some skill in magic and healing but not that high and I get enough grammer stuff from my brother so I get the idea and I haven't beeten the game but I know how it ends. Just can't get past the chapt where you get vaida. Even when your merch can move it doesn't help.
T man: Thanks for the review guys and here's the new chap.
Mathew: Ya but every time you update my torture continues and I demand to be let free (in a cage hanging above acid.)
Lyn: I don't think he'll be doing that any time soon (hanging upside down next to the cage.)
Canas: Well you two had it comeing. Mathew, you know he could of done worse and lyn, you know you shouldn't of said the words he hates.
T man: Ya. You two should be happy that i'm being nice(cleaning his gun.)
Lyn: (Worried) You're going to let me down right?
T man: Nope. I might go with a reviewers idea and put you in the cage with mathew but it'll be crowded once I catch the other person who's supposed to be in there.
Mathew: What? Who else is going to end up in here?
T man: Err...None of your buisness right now.
Mathew: Tell me.
T man: Hit it canas.
Canas: The author doesn't own FE and you should know the rest.
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Lyn and the other saceans sat across from Zaien and his soldiers. He looked at the four of them as he thought.
"It began like this. The area was ruled by lord Halver. He was a kind ruler and well loved among the people. For years he always thought of the people. I joined his knights a couple of years ago. He had gone out into the country side with out any of his guards knowing and got lost in one of the forests around here. Bandits had found him and where going to mug him then kill him. I fought them using a tree branch as a club and drove them away. When he saw that I didn't even need a sword or lance as a weapon he asked me how I was able to fend the bandits off. I told him I just did what came naturally to me. He smiled and asked me to be one of his knights. I quickly moved up the ranks and became the highest ranked knight but I was even with Karsk. When all the trouble started about Halver's daughter being the next to rule he placed me as a personable guard. I was entrusted to protect and teach her in the event any should happen to her father. Karsk hadn't been entrusted with the task since it was thought he would use the chance to gain more power. Awhile go a large group of bandits attacked a small village east of here. I had come from that village and that's when...the problems that I had helped happened. I went into a rage and killed lord Halver. When I was making my escape I heard voices calling to me. I followed the sounds and came to the vault and took the sacred shield and sword. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't of made it out" Zaien said closing his eyes.
"Then what are you doing out here" Zahk asked.
"He's hiding. If he goes into the city he'll be captured" one of the soldiers said.
"And these soldiers? Wouldn't they be in trouble if they were found with you" Tyrin asked.
"These are the soldiers I trust the most. From the information they've brought me the bandits who attacked my home had been hired by Karsk. The soldiers and knights are basically divided up into three groups. Those loyal to me, Karsk and those who are just doing their jobs. There are others who work for me but I'm not sure who's side they're on" Zaien said.
"Then what are you planning to do" Lyn asked.
"Why does it matter to you" one of the soldiers asked as they rested a hand on their weapon.
Zaien put up his hand signaling for them not do any thing.
"They mean now harm by being here. I'm sure they have business from lord Owen" Zaien said.
"How did you know that" Rath asked.
"Two reasons. You have one of lord Owen's vassals and you also came with the beast" Zaien said.
When the soldiers heard him say that they tensed up and looked scared.
"Why would he be with them" one soldier asked.
"I heard he was dead" another said.
"How do you know he's with us" Lyn asked.
"Rumors going around about a strange group traveling around and a figure in a cloak that should be avoided. It's small at the moment but if any thing bad happens it'll grow" Zaien said.
Lyn just nodded.
"If at all possible I'd like to ask if you could get lord Halver's daughter out of the mansion or get Karsk to talk of his plans" Zaien said.
"We've already gathered some information" Lyn said.
"If possible I'll come into the city but it will have to be later. The gates will be closing soon so it is best if you'd leave now" Zaien said.
Lyn nodded as she stood up along with the others. They turned and started to leave.
"You guys will go in awhile after them. I'll find my own way in" Zaien said.
"Yes sir" the soldiers said as Lyn and the others left the forest.
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"What's you're opinion on what's happening" Lyn asked as she looked back.
"From what has been said from James I believe Lana may be spreading the rumors" Rath said.
"But the question is who's side is she trying to help, ours or Roans" Tyrin asked.
"She's probably doing it just for kicks. James did say that she likes to cause problems" Zahk said.
Lyn just nodded as they continued riding. A couple of minutes later the city came into view. Lyn closed her eyes as she thought about what they should do. Things seemed to get worse as they went. First with the dragons gauntlet and now with the ruling problems. She couldn't help but wonder what was going to happen next. She opened her eyes and moved her horse aside as they went past some one. As they went past the person noticed them.
"Hey. You guys are travelers right" the person asked.
Lyn and the others looked back. He had dark hair and eyes, silver armor, leather pants and boots while he carried a bag over his shoulder. Strapped to his back was a lance and a sword hanging from his left hip.
"And what if we are" Tyrin asked.
"Well I heard some thing about lord Owen's brother being back. You seen him? I heard he still looks the same except for some changes in his skin" the person said.
"Why are you looking for him" Lyn asked.
"I'm an old friend of his and I haven't seen him. My name's Hakan. I'm not sure if he'd ever mention me to other people" Hakan said.
Lyn looked at the others who just shrugged their shoulders.
"What business would you have with James" Lyn asked.
"So you do know him. Well, the reason I'm looking for him is to see how he's been doing of late" Hakan said smiling.
"Well if that's all I see nothing wrong with you coming with us" Lyn said.
The others nodded as they headed towards the city.
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Lyn walked into the library to see Eliwood, Hector and Zephial talking to each other while James was sitting down on a cushion with his eyes closed. She figured he was meditating or thinking about some thing.
"Did you find him" Eliwood asked looking at her.
"Yes and he said he'd be around later but I found some one else out there" Lyn said as Hakan walked in.
He noticed James and walked over to him. He sat down in front of him.
"Man you've changed James. Remember me" Hakan asked.
"Vaguely" James said opening one of his eyes to look at Hakan then closed it.
"What do you mean vaguely? I hope you remember that you owe me 500 gold" Hakan said.
"Now I remember and what do I owe you for" James asked as he opened both of his eyes.
"Remember when we had a chess tournament. I bet that you wouldn't win against me" Hakan said.
"That was over seven years ago and we tied" James said glaring at him.
"But I still won the bet because you didn't win" Hakan said smiling.
"What about the swimming race for our naval classes. We bet for that to" James said.
"I won that to. Just ask your brother and Kier. I know they were watching" Hakan said.
"No. I distinctly remember that I won and they would back me up on it" James said standing up.
"No. I did" Hakan said as he stood up.
The two of them glared at each other before they broke out into an argument.
"It doesn't seem like it was a good idea bringing him here" Hector said looking at the two.
"I would agree but it seems like he's more relaxed now" Eliwood said.
Lyn and Hector looked at James. It seemed like he was relaxed more than when they were at the Forlen borders. They only nodded and thought it'd be best to leave the two of them alone till Hakan had James in a head lock who was punching him in the chest.
"Should we break them up" Zephial asked.
"I don't think it'll go to far" Eliwood said as he left.
The others nodded as they followed.
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James, Lyn, Eliwood and Hector were in a room at the inn. James had managed talking them into helping with the situation after Lyn told him about the rumors. If things went wrong they would send a message to Owen. The door opened and Zaien along with one of his soldiers walked in. The soldier had grey armors, white hair cut short except for some strands in front of his left eye and blue eyes.
"I hope you didn't have to much difficulty getting here" Eliwood said.
Zaien shook his head.
"There are tunnels under the city that only few know about. This is one of the cavaliers I had been training before the incident. He goes by the name Ren and it's best not to ask why since it's a bit of a personal thing" Zaien said.
Ren did a slight bow as Zaien turned to James. They looked at each other not saying a word for a couple of minutes not saying a word then they shook hands. The six of them took a seat at the table in the center of the room.
"So far the information we've gathered is that Karsk is keeping Halves daughter alive but we don't exactly know which room" James said as he took out a map of the mansion and rolled it out on the table.
"Good to know that Karsk hasn't done any thing to lady Tiru" Ren said.
"We've managed to find out where has the most guards and the most likely area's that she's being kept in. Only problem would be getting her out" Eliwood said.
"We could always force our way in" Hector said.
"That wouldn't be wise. It'd cause problems" Lyn said shaking her head.
"We could send in a small group. They'd be out numbered by the guards but they'd have a better chance of getting in and out" Zaien said.
"I could probably choose some people to go in" James said as he closed his eyes.
"Yes but Karsk would probably be around lady Tiru if our information is correct" Eliwood said.
"When do the guards change shift" Zaien asked.
"They've already made their shifts. The next one will be in about 4 hours" Ren said.
"Would that be enough time to plan" Lyn asked.
James just nodded as he stood up.
"I'll have a plan by then" James said.
The others nodded as they stood up and left to make preparations.
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James, Zaien and Ren where running through tunnels under the city. With them was Mathew, Legault, Jaffar, Canas, Erk, Pent, Wil, Rebecca, Dart and Dorcas were running through them towards the mansion. The others had been sent to different points around the mansion incase of trouble. They stopped at a part of the tunnel where it split into three tunnels.
"We'll have to split up but these tunnels come close to the places where the halls are closed off" Zaien said.
"Here's how we'll do it. Mathew, Erk, and Wil will go with Ren. Legault, Pent, and Rebecca will go with Zaien. Jaffar, Canas and Dorcas will come with me" James said.
"What should we do if he find Tiru but she chooses not to come with us" Canas asked.
Zaien's shield glowed as he removed the sword from it and handed it to them.
"The shield recognizes you as allies now. Show it to lady Tiru and she'll come with you" Zaien said.
James nodded as he took the shield.
"In and out with no casualties. Makes me glade lord Hector isn't with us" Mathew said smiling.
"Let's just make sure that he doesn't find out you said that" James said as he ran down the center tunnel.
"We should just be sure to make it out first" Dorcas said.
The others nodded as they went down the tunnels.
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James lead his group to the end of the tunnel and stopped in front of a ladder. He climbed up and pushed the hatchet the top open enough for him to see. They had come to a dark hall way and there didn't seem to be any guards around. He opened the hatch and got out and looked around. He signaled for the others to come up. Canas came out of the tunnel followed by Jaffar then Dorcas.
"You've had a chance to look at the halls so you'll take lead Jaffar" James said ash closed the opening of the hatch.
Jaffar nodded as he started down the hall. The hall they where in opened into a larger one with stone columns coming out of the floor and some decorations hanging on the walls. Jaffar signaled for them to stop and they hid behind some of the columns. James looked to the side of the column and saw four guards walk down the hall. When they were gone they started down the hall.
"We're coming close to the part of the hall that's been closed off" Jaffar said.
James nodded as he saw some guards ahead. They would have to take them out quickly. The guards noticed them. What surprised James was that the guards saluted them instead of drawing their weapons. James then noticed that they were the ones that where with Zaien earlier.
"Sir. We've replaced as many of the guards loyal to Karsk we could with our own. There will be some opposition to you but I'm sure you'll be able to handle what happens" the guard said.
James nodded as they headed down the hall.
"Are you sure we can trust them" Dorcas asked.
James just nodded.
"I don't think they'll be causing problems" James said.
"How can you be sure" Canas asked.
"If they do I'll be sure they wont make any more trouble" James said as his eyes glowed a bit.
The others didn't say any thing as they continued. They stopped at a corner and looked down the hall. There were four guards. Two on either side of a door and the other two across from them.
"It's probably locked so get the door opened" James said.
Jaffar just nodded. James signaled to Dorcas and Canas. The two of them nodded as Dorcas took out a steel bow and Canas started casting flux. He fired the arrow as Canas cast his spell. The arrow hit the guard in the leg and the spell finished him as the others noticed. James drew his sword and Dorcas readied a sword reaver. The three remaining guards charged at them. Jaffar just dashed around them. He got to the door. One pulled out a silver bow as the other two pulled out slim swords. The guard with the bow took aim at Jaffar and was about to launch an arrow when Canas hit him in the side. The guard stumbled to the side and fired an arrow at Canas. Canas ducked to the side as he started casting again. James and Dorcas clashed their weapons against the other guards as Jaffar opened the door. He drew his swords seeing two more guards in a small room with a door at the back wall. He jumped back as the two picked up spears and charged at him. One stabbed at his legs as the other swung. He blocked the swing then jumped dodging the other spear. The two pulled back and looked at each other then back at Jaffar. One swung down and the other swung side ways as they pushed forward on their legs. Jaffar jumped back then ran at them from the side. He tackled the closet one. The guard fell back knocking down the other one. When the two hit the floor he quickly stabbed the two of them. He pulled his sword out of the bodies as the other finished.
"You guys go ahead. We'll keep watch" James said to Jaffar and Canas.
James took out the shield and tossed it to Canas as Jaffar went into the room to pick the lock.
"Think she's in there" Dorcas asked.
"Not sure. We'll find out soon enough" James said.
He adjusted his hood so that if the girl was there she wouldn't see his face. They didn't need a little kid screaming and wakening up the other soldiers. He looked back as he heard a click and saw Jaffar go into the other room. Jaffar walked into the room and looked around. It was a small room with a bed and barred windows. He looked to a corner of the room and saw some one huddled up together on the floor. She was wearing a blue dress, had green eyes and ear length brown hair. From her appearance she seemed to be some where between seven to ten years old.
"Is she here" Canas asked as he walked in.
Jaffar just pointed too the girl.
"Err...I think it'd be much appreciated if you left for now. I think she might be afraid of you" Canas said adjusting his monocle.
Jaffar didn't say any thing as he left. Canas looked down at the girl who seemed to be shaking.
"I am correct to assume that you already Tiru" Canas asked.
"Y-Yes. Did Karsk order you here to kill me" Tiru asked as she looked like she was about to cry.
"What? No. We're here on behalf of Zaien. He said to give this to you as proof" Canas said as he handed her the shield.
Tiru stood up as she took the shield from him. She looked at it and it glowed.
"Where is he? Is sir Zaien here" Tiru asked.
"Yes but we must get you out of here first" Canas said.
He walked over to the window and cast flux on it. Some of the bars fell from the window and left a gap. He took out a torch staff and lit it. He waved it through the air and waited. He smiled once he saw two torches light and wave back. He turned off the light staff and turned around.
"We can go now" Canas said as he took Tiru's hand and the two started into the hall.
"Did you signal the others" Dorcas asked.
"Yes. I'm sure the others have been found now" Canas said as they started running.
"No need to be curious. They have. I smell blood and hear the sound of weapons" James said as he started back down the hall.
Dorcas, Jaffar and Canas looked back to see James eyes had a bit of a red glow to them. They decided that they should keep running and hope that nothing happened. They turned the corner were Zaien's soldiers had been but they weren't there.
"They've probably already left" James said.
The others just nodded as they ran. They came to the last hall before the one with the hatch and stopped. Seven guards had their weapons aimed at them. James took a step back and looked to Dorcas. He nodded as he took out a torch. He lit it and tossed it at a window. The window shattered and the torch went out side. It was supposed to be a sign that a problem had been run into and help was needed.
"Push your way through. I'll deal with these guys" James said resting his hand on the handle of his sword.
The others nod and started running. They went around the guards as James charged at them. Three of them drew swords, three drew spears and the last brought out an axe. Two of the soldiers wielding spears charged at him along with the one holding the axe. The two spear users both had a silver lances while the one with the axe had a hand axe. The axe wielder tossed it at his head while the two with the spears charged at him. James ducked as the axe went for his head then jumped as the lances almost it him. He landed then took a couple of steps back as he drew his sword. The soldier caught his axe and charged forward. James swung his sword up to hit the soldier but the other two blocked. The axe user jumped and swung his axe down. James grabbed the glade with one of his hands and kept it from striking his shoulder. He pushed back as he pulled on his sword. The soldier stumbled back but he didn't fall when the other two grabbed his shoulders. The three of them circled around him. James readied his sword as he turned around looking at each one of them. All three of them charged at once. James jumped up having to make the three dodge at the last second to avoid hitting each other. James brought up his sword to block as the three soldiers stepped back then charged from the front at an angle. He swung his sword to block keeping all three weapons from hitting him. James started backing up as the other four decided to join in the fight. All seven soldiers started charging at him while swinging their weapons causing James to have to jump back. The soldiers started alternating their attacks making James have to defend. He eventually came a wall and the soldiers surrounded him. They smiled seeing that he had no where to go. James knew it to and figured he'd die there. He closed his eyes as he heard a voice from the back of his mind. He recognized it as one of his instructors.
"When in a corner give it all you have. There is no honor dieing in a corner when you can die fighting so charge ahead and show them what you got" the voice said to him.
James closed his eyes and pushed his sword into its sheath. His eyes glowed red as he quickly drew the sword and swung it. The sword glowed as an energy wave was released striking all seven of the soldiers. The energy wave cut through their bodies killing them but not leaving any signs they had been hit or any cuts. James smiled as he looked down at the bodies with his glowing eyes. He looked around as he smelled the air.
"Easy target" James said.
He put the sword back in it's sheath and running down the hall towards his next opponent.
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Hakan waited outside the front doors. They had seen the emergency signal and he wanted to wait to see if any one came out. Since the mission had begun he had gotten a bad feeling. He looked around and saw Canas and the other come towards them with a girl with them.
"That her" Hakan asked looking at the girl.
"Yes. We had some problems along the way" Canas said adjusting his monocle.
Hakan just nodded then noticed some thing.
"Where's James" Hakan asked.
"He stayed behind to cover our escape" Dorcas said walking forward.
"Crap. That's where the feelings coming from" Hakan said.
He rested his hand on his sword as he looked at the doors.
"Get her to safety. Dart, Hawkeye it's time to bring the doors down" Hakan said.
The two of them nodded as they picked up a battering ram and charges the door. The doors easily give way and fell. The two of the ran in with Wallace and Owsin following with Hakan and Sain following behind. They ran through the halls as they heard the others breaking into the mansion. Hakan stopped and looked around.
"What's wrong Hakan" Hawkeye asked as the others stopped.
"I hear some thing" Hakan said as he looked at the ceiling.
Stone walls started dropping down around them. The halls started getting sectioned off.
"What in the name of elemin is this" Dart asked as he pushed against one of the walls.
"It's a defensive maneuver built in to protect the people living in the mansion" A soldier said walking up to them.
He did the salute that Zaien told them that showed if a soldier would help them.
"Is there any way around it" Oswin asked.
The soldier just nodded.
"There are hidden doors in some of the rooms. The walls wont go up till the one in control activates the weights or the emergency switches are used" the soldier said.
"Karsk probably set this up. Can you take us to meet with the others and take us to him" Hakan asked.
"I'd have to find out where your friends are but I'll try" the guard said as he ran down a hall.
The others readied their weapons and followed after.
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James walked through the hall. There was no need to rush since he knew his target was afraid. He could tell from the sound of stone walls falling. It was a tactic used for slowing down enemas or trying to trap them so they could be dealt with later but in this case James knew it was being used to buy time. One of the stone walls above him started coming down. James swung his fist up hitting the wall causing it to break apart. The pieces of the wall fell around him as he continued walking. At the end of the hall there were two bronze statues of knights with large double doors in between them. He pushed the doors open and walked in. The walls were lined with weapons, maps and lamps while there were large desks going along it. In the center of the room with his back towards James was Karsk holding a silver lance, brave sword and a killer axe.
"Welcome beast. I'd figured you'd be the first here but I'm surprised you'd be so willing to come to your executioner" Karsk said smiling as he turned around.
James just smiled. Karsk was just trying to talk big and carry high priced weapons in an attempt to hide his own fear. It didn't help. James had smelled it from far away and he wanted to kill the weak fool.
"Draw your weapon and well begin with your end" Karsk said drawing his sword.
"To fight you I will only need my cloak and my hand. Of coarse there'd only be a point to the cloak if you managed to hit me" James said as he took the gauntlet off of his right hand.
He put the gauntlet in a pocket and cracked his knuckles causing the his nails to sharpen.
"You're funeral will come quickly" Karsk said take a defensive stance.
"Yours first" James said as he charged at Karsk.
Karsk swung upwards and blocked James swing at his head. He then swung his leg up but James caught it and pushed him back. Karsk regained his footing and charged forward. He stepped to the left for a right swing making James move to block. At the last second Karsk changed position so he was coming for a down ward hit at James head. James swung his hand up and caught the sword in his hand. If it wasn't for the scales covering it his hand would of been but. James squeezed the sword and the blade broke off. He smiled as he tossed the blade aside.
"To easy Karsk. You're a pitiful excuse of an executioner" James watching as Karsk stumbled back.
Karsk didn't say any thing as he drew his killer axe and tossed the broken sword aside. He charged forward changing his angle of movement every couple of seconds. He figured that James had left him self open as he swung the axe down at his right shoulder. He was surprised to see that the axe didn't pierce his cloak.
"I decided to let you have that one" James said as he punched Karsk in the face sending him back.
Karsk quickly got back up reading him self.
"Attacks like that wont pierce my cloak so give me a challenge" James said slowly walking towards him.
Karsk charged forward and did a swing towards James left. James charged forward and punched Karsk hard enough to make his armor bend and crack causing him to stop the swing. James quickly grabbed the killer axe and tossed it so it stuck into one of the desks.
Karsk stumbled back taking the silver lance off of his back. James smiled as he looked at him. He saw fear in the mans eyes causing him to smile. He also knew it was true because of the way Karsk was holding the spear was in a stance to keep the enemy at a distance. To kill the weak and see the fear in their eyes as their fate came upon them was the whole reason he had come. It the fight the man was no challenge so by wanted the fight he brought his death upon him self.
"Come now Karsk. You wish to gain more influence by saying that you killed the beast. That by your hands I fell. I see it in your eyes and I know that is what you want. I am here so come and end me for I am what is in your way" James said smiling.
"If I charge forward you'll just take my spear from me or some thing else. I plan to hold on till more of my soldier come" Karsk said smiling as he backed away from James.
"Nothing but a fool. I can kill you where right where your at" James said smiling as the light from the lamps dimmed.
Before Karsk could say any thing or move James was in front of him. He grabbed the spear below the spear point. It glowed for a couple of seconds and turned to cinders and dropped to the floor. Before Karsk could react James grabbed his head in his left hand and started squeezing. Karsk started to scream in pain as he dropped to his knees. James eyes glowed as a black energy formed around his right hand and squeezed harder with is left.
"The reaper has come for you Karsk. You're time among this world is up" James said looking down at him.
He moved his finger together and slammed his hand through Karsk's chest. It pierced his armor and went trough his heart to the other side sending blood splattering onto the wall and desks behind him. He pulled his hand back through the hole and dropped the body. The dark energy was gone but his hand was covered in blood. He smiled as he scales just absorbed it. He closed his eyes and put the glove back on as he heard foot steps. He opened his eyes and they stopped glowing as he turned around. Hakan and some of the others running in.
"You alright James. We thought we heard some one scream" Hakan said.
"Nope. Just finished up the fight with Karsk" James said as he walked past them.
Hakan looked at the body then at the blood on the wall. He was about to ask about the fight but decided against it as they left.
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James and the others had been called into the main chambers of the mansion. They had been called in to talk to Tiru about the night before. The doors opened and they walked into a well decorated room with pained windows. Sitting in a throne to big for her was Tiru with some of the advisers around her. One could only guess that they were the ones who thought she should. They stopped in front of her and she smiled at them. He got off the throne and did a bow.
"Thank you for helping me last night. I'm sure that Karsk would of killed me if you hadn't come around" Tiru said smiling.
"We were just doing what we thought was best" James said looking down at her.
"That maybe so but as a way of thanks I'll re-supply you and tell my soldiers to let you past through the gates and outposts with out trouble" Tiru said.
"Thanks. It'll help make things easier on us" Eliwood said.
Tiru just nodded as she turned around to face Zaien. Zaien didn't say any thing as he looked down at her. Neither James or the others could figure out what the two were thinking.
"I don't hate you. I'm just kind of upset that you didn't tell me when you had killed my father" Tiru said with a hurt look on her face.
"I'm sorry my lady. I had acted on impulse that was not fitting as one of your soldiers and especially one who had been assigned the task of watching over you" Zaien said closing his eyes.
Tiru just smiled and giggled.
"Well I'm sure that you feel you've lost your rank and position of knight. If that's the case I want you to travel with James group. I'm sure you can find your way again with them. My dad's with you and I'm sure he'd agree." Tiru said.
Zaien just looked at her and blinked a couple of times then looked at his sword and shield. Tiru just giggled more.
"Didn't you know that my father was owner of the shield and sword before you" Tiru asked.
"No. He never said any thing" Zaien said looking back at her.
"Well now you know. He probably wanted you to take the shield and sword but he couldn't as long as he was alive. I do miss him but I know he'll be back in the mansion when you return" Tiru said smiling.
Zaien just nodded.
"Ren. You can either continue your training here or come along with me" Zaien said looking at the cavalier.
"I'll be going with you sir. When there's a large group it normally means a large risk of danger. If that's the case I'll just have to become better" Ren said.
"Then it's decided. You two will be going with James and his group" Tiru said smiling.
Zaien and Ren turned to her and saluted.
"Seems like we're creating an alliance" Hector said.
"You guys could always go by the name alliance of warriors to cover up your travels" Tiru said giggling.
"I wouldn't mind. It'd just be like when Wil give my group the name Lyndis's legion" Lyn said smiling.
James just nodded as he closed his eyes and thought.
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Roan was sitting on his throne going through his book. On a smalltable next to where he was sitting was a dark green candle that had gone out a few hours ago.
"Master. I bring word on the task Karsk had been assigned to" Leila as she walked out of a shadow.
"Once again Leila you've told me some thing I already know" Roan said as he turned a page of the book.
"I'm sorry then master. I'll try to bring information that will be of more use to you" Leila said.
Roan just nodded as he continued reading.
"A question if I may" Leila asked.
"Yes" Roan asked looking up at her
"Why bring Karsk back to life? He had been dead formore than ahundred years" Leila asked.
"I felt that he would help in my plans but he didn't learn from his past mistakes"Roan said as he went back to reading his book.
"And did he" Leila asked.
"Of coarse. In his own way his death is helping to bringabout James's end. Soon the last battle will come and only one of us will be standing" Roan said as he snapped the book shut in his hand.
Leila only nodded.
"I have your next group of orders. I want you to return to elibe and pick some things up for me. I'm sure you have an idea of what they are" Roan said as he stood up and walked to the window.
Leila just bowed and disappeared. Roan held up the book and look at it. It caught on fire and was burned so much that not even ashes remained. He smiled as he looked through the window at what was around him and what he would soon claim.
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T man: That's it for the chapter every one.
Mathew: Let me down! Let me out! (trying to get out of his cage.)
Lyn: I wont mind as long as you tell me who's going into that cage.
Canas: I think we sould at least tell her.
T man: Fine (walks over and whispers in lyn's ear.)
Lyn: (Goes wide eyed) For what ever love you have left for me you'll let me down and get away from this cage as soon as possible.
Mathew: What? Why? Who's he putting in here with me?
Canas: Don't forget to R & R.
Lyn: Make him free me. Please!
Mathew: Will some one please tell me who's comeing in here.