So. Eleven people are following this story. Eleven people enjoy this cancer so much that they follow this story to get even more cancer. I find that horrifying and slightly honoring. My story is so bad that eleven people are following me just to see this fanfic die a painful, horrible death. Cool beans am I right? I'm probably not right. I'm such a fucking idiot. But I guess I should shut up now. Enjoy your cancer.
Chapter Six: Arena
You know what I discovered while the Shepherds were marching, with those border guards as our escort, to Regna Ferox's capital. Turns out that there are about three roadside hot spring inns about every two miles when you travel on the roads. Not only that but the hot springs have at least thirty people roaming around them at all times. No wonder Feroxi women have such smooth skin. They spend most of the time at their hot springs. Which I am so jealous for. Down in Ylisse we only got pure water streams and stone soap; not some fucking awesome hot springs! But too bad the Shepherds are on official business because I bet we would've stopped by some hot springs before heading to our destination. Frederick, that son of a bitch, decided that the mission was too important so we didn't stop. Instead, we are in a giant arena that is basically the capital building for Regna Ferox.
Chrom, the Robins, Lissa, and Frederick went to talk with the Khans while the rest of the Shepherds were forced to wait in the lobby of the arena. I mean we can go and gamble some of our wages on some of the fights while we're waiting but Frederick says "No gambling allowed!" But I am praying we don't have to fight in a arena battle because I am getting really sick and tired of fighting almost everyday. Yesterday was fighting those border guards. Before that was fighting some bandits that attacked Donny's village and a few dozen Risen. But knowing Chrom's knack of getting into fights; I maybe was going to fight someone today. Scratch that; I am going to fight someone today.
It took about thirty minutes until Chrom and the others came back from the meeting. I was hovering near Donny, having to protect him from some Feroxi whores trying to get into his pants, when Chrom and the others arrived. From the look on their faces, I know I was right. I am going to fight in an arena battle. Apparently, the West Khan and the East Khan are currently in the time honored battle to get the full power to rule the country and Chrom has decided the Shepherds are going to represent the East Khan in the final fight. What fun am I right? That was sarcasm by the way.
Due to a limit imposed on the teams, only six warriors from each side are allowed to fight. And it's to the death unless the person grants mercy on their opponent after kicking their ass. I'm going to have so much fun with this! The Shepherds selected to go are Chrom, to be the leader, Jack and Jill, magic and sword duo, Virion, for his ranged attacks on enemies, Me, to counter any axe fighters, and Sully because her horse can trash a Knight's armor with ease. We are going to either die a painful death in that blood soaked arena or win the alliance between Ylisse and Regna Ferox. Probably both at the same time. What am I saying, we are going to win without anyone dying. Hopefully. Fingers crossed!
The team enters the arena's main battleground. Looks like we are going to face two Fighters, two Myrmidons, a Knight, and… The mysterious man from the Shepherds' first battle with the Risen. Standing in fucking regal glory; that motherfucker is just standing there, watching us walk towards him and his team. Everyone, including the enemy team, separates into tiny little duels. Jack and Jill got the two Fighters, Virion is going to fight a Myrmidon, Sully faces off the Knight, Chrom get's the mysterious stranger, and I get a Myrmidon. Seeing how this guy was picked out by the West Khan himself, I better be on my fucking toes with this fight.
I unsheathe my iron sword and get into a standard defensive battle stance while the Myrmidon goes into the generic Myrmidon pose. A gong is banged somewhere and the battle officially begins. Off to my side I see Jack and Jill beating back the Fighters with relative difficulty, Sully trashing the Knight, and Virion running and shooting at the Myrmidon in pursuit of him. In the center of the arena is Chrom and the mysterious stranger. Chrom draws Falchion while the mysterious stranger draws… Falchion. Two Falchions… This going to be good.
But I can't watch them fight. I got my own fight to win. I turn my gaze back to the Myrmidon in front of me. I call out to the Myrmidon and say, "Hey! What's your name?"
The Myrmidon looks a bit surprised at my question but goes back into a nonchalant attitude and says, "You won't remember my name considering you're about to die." The Myrmidon rushes me so fast that I am barely able to lift my blade up to block his strike. I push him back before coming at him, our blows bouncing off our blades with ever strike we make. I gain the upper hand a bit and deliver a shallow cut to the Myrmidon's right shoulder. But I quickly lose my edge when he scores a decent wound on my left leg. I drop to the ground and kick the Myrmidon's legs. He tumbles to the ground and once he is on the ground I lay on a flurry of blows. I manage to draw some of his blood before kicks me back and gets back up. He is bleeding from a cut to his forehead and he has lost three fingers on his left hand.
Suddenly, the Myrmidon jumps back and poses like he is ready to stab me before lunging forward and disappearing. What the fuck. I look around to try in find him before a breeze of air hits my face. In an instant, the Myrmidon had delivered several strikes to me in an impossible speed. I stumble back, blood leaking out of my mouth and chest, as the Myrmidon reappears and charges me. I was only able to block his first attack before his scores a blow that sends me to my knees. I'm bleeding rather heavily and my vision is starting to swim. This might be the end for me.
I look up and see the Myrmidon raise his blade over his head and say to me, "Any last words?" Last words? I didn't come to die today! I have more than a few last words to say! I am Aiden Jaeger, son of Martin and Bethany Jaeger! Brother to Justice Jaeger and Lilly Jaeger! I am a survivor and I will not die today!
I spit out some blood at the Myrmidon before saying, "Yeah. Pay with your life!" I block his strike and kick the Myrmidon back for breathing room. I then take a step back before tossing my iron sword into the air. I don't even bother somersaulting because of my injuries and how low I tossed my blade. Instead; I jump into the air, grab my blade, and slash at the Myrmidon's chest once I land. I hit him and deliver a devastating wound to his chest, the wound pouring a massive amount of blood. The Myrmidon attempts to strike me one last time but is brought to his knees, dropping his blade as well, from the pain and blood loss. I kick his blade to the side when he attempts to grab it. There will be no more resistance. This is it.
"Any last words?" I say, raising my sword over my head to slice down at the Myrmidon.
The Myrmidon looks up at me before saying, "You will never know the name of the man who nearly killed you." I swing my sword down at him, cutting his head in half before wrenching my blade out of him. I kick his corpse over before checking his corpse for any vulneraries. I need to treat my wounds before I lose anymore blood. Thankfully the Myrmidon had one on him. While I cover myself with the healing tonic, I think back to what the Myrmidon said before I killed him.
It's true, I will never know his name and I will probably forget his face and his gender. But I will never forget his last words. But I can watch the fight now. Hopefully. I look around and I am glad no one on my side is dead. Most are pretty injured but they will survive. The Robins have taken care of business, Sully is tending to her horse who has a few cuts and bruises, and Virion has just put an arrow through his opponent's head. I look at Chrom and begin to worry a bit. It looks like Chrom and the mysterious stranger is too evenly matched. Their fighting styles are almost the same. But somehow, Chrom looks to be getting the upper hand on the mysterious stranger.
It took five more minutes until Chrom was able to defeat the stranger. Unlike me, Sully, and Virion; Chrom decided to spare the stranger after defeating him. The crowd around us cheered in a frenzy while we stumbled out of the arena stage and to the medical station before re-joining the Shepherds. Chrom, the Robins, Lissa, and Frederick went to speak with the East Khan while me, Sully, and Virion stayed in the medical station to finish healing up. I never knew that Mend staves felt so much better than the regular healing staff Lissa carries around. Almost feels like I'm getting a back massaged while I bath in warm water at night. Plus the healing ladies are pretty easy on the eyes so that's good.
I have to wear some bandages around my chest where the Myrmidon unleashed his critical but other then that I am ok to go! Which means I can fight. I have a feeling I am going to fight again tomorrow. Scratch that; I know I am going to fight again.
While getting my torso bandaged up, Sully asks me, "Hey Rider; want to know something?"
I turn to Sully and say, "Sure. What is it?"
"Did you know that before the great Naga Reformation period, arenas like this were in almost every city."
"Oh really?"
"Yeah. Before those Naga priests bitched about arenas being a center of sin; almost every warrior had fought in the arena to prove themselves and earn some gold on the side. Hundreds of badasses fought and died in those places. The only reason why the Feroxi really use this arena anymore is for the Khans' to decide who will be the next Khan."
"Wow. I never thought you know information like that."
Sully raised her fist up to punch me and say, "You think I'm a fucking idiot, bitch? I know some shit!"
I raise my hands to ward off her anger and quickly say, "No! I don't think that at all! Please don't hit me. Especially around the chest; it hurts there."
Sully snorted at me and says, "You think I'm really going to hit you Rider? You are fucking crazy. Why would I do that to a friend?" Oh my Naga; I'm Sully's friend. I never thought the day would come! I think I may have taken a blow to the head...
"I'm your friend?"
"Hell yeah! You and I have fought together for a while now and you're pretty badass; at times."
"Thanks Sully… Call me Aiden. Friends should call each other by their real name."
"Fine with me Aiden."
Aiden and Sully attained support level C
A Few Hours Later
To congratulate us on the East Khan's victory; the Shepherds got invited to a feast in their name. Now you expect me to whine or complain about something but I have nothing to say to be honest. It was a fun time. A ton of good food, dancing, music, and friends/comrades all together in one night. I guess I could tell you about the new recruit we got as a gift from the West Khan. It's a Myrmidon named Lon'qu. He is pretty quiet and is deathly afraid of women for some reason but other then that he seems alright. As he put it, "He gives orders. I stab people. I think our roles are clear." He is a simple man with simple needs. I like that. Plus Jack and I aren't the only sole sword users now so I got my work load lighten. What else to say? Well I can tell you of another scary ghost encounter I had during the party.
I was sitting down with Donny, Vaike, and Lon'qu; relaxing after a bit of dancing. Donny let out a tiny squeak in the middle of me saying to Lon'qu about how there will be no hot springs in Ylisse. I stop and say to Donny, "Donny; what's up? Something the matter?"
Donny pointed down at the table and said in a whisper, "A set of some dandy cups just appeared outta nowhere. With one extra! Ah shucks this ain't no good." I pale when Donny tells me and shows me the cups that appear on the table. The ghost followed us. This is really bad.
Lon'qu looks at us and asks, "What are you two talking about?"
I look back at Lon'qu and say, "Back at the Longfort; I was sitting with Donny and some other Shepherds when a bunch of drinks appeared. We all denied we brought them. Virion, the man whore, thought it was a ghost and after watching a cup all by itself!"
"Nosense."
"Just watch it then!" Everyone at the table watched the extra drink for a few moments before it moved like the last one. Me and Donny ran out of there like the wind; leaving Vaike clinging to Lon'qu who simply looked annoyed, if a bit pale. Me and Donny made sure to share a bed that night just in case the ghost got any ideas to drag one of us out of bed. This is so scary! I hate it so much!
So. There was chapter six. It was a pretty shit chapter. I'll take a few days to work on the next one to see if will turn out better than this. Who am I kidding? All the chapters in this cancerous story is shit. Everyone will hate them no matter what. But I am taking the day off of writing tomorrow. Gotta re-play some more of Awakening to get in the mood to write again. Bye.
