Immortality's Journey
By Slim Gohan
A Suikoden III story
Disclaimers - Don't own it. I'm sure you figured that out though.
Summary - 70 years after the Second Flame Champion Wars, crisis and Yuber rises once more. Hugo, Chris Lightfellow and Geddoe go on their final journey together...
Romance - Chris/Hugo
A/N : Sorry this took so long to get out. I've been a little sidetracked. However, It's here now. Thanks for all the reviews! This one focuses on Thomas.
P.S. I know Thomas does not have The True Wind Rune, to that person that told me about it. However, for story purposes, he does. It was shown in the first chapter how he got it (briefly, though). It isn't official obviously, but he has it here.
Enjoy the chapter.
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Chapter 4 - Thomas' Shock
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"AH.AH.AH.AHCHOOOOOOOOOO"
*SNIFF SNIFF*
"Damn this weather... now I have a cold I don't need."
There was a rustle in the bushes around him, which frightened Thomas a little, however, his fear was barely shown.
"AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thomas then ran down the path in Zexen forest, seemingly running for his life from some sort of monster. A bird flew out of the bushes where Thomas was previously was about 2.5 seconds ago, wondering what was that high pitched wail was.
After about 5 seconds of the type of running even the greatest runner would be jealous of, he came towards the end of the forest.
"Must.... Breathe....Wait...A.....Second....There."
Thomas looked up from his breathing and found a Father Holly and all of it's little holly minions blocking his path.
"Oh shoot." Then, "Yes! That's right! I have the True Wind Rune, and my Well-Kept Sword! I don't have to run..yet."
Thomas drew his sword, and prepared for the worst. Some of the little holly minions, about 4 of the 8 hopped towards Thomas. He dodged clumsily, and counter-attacked. He took out all 4 in a matter of a few stokes. When he saw the Father Holly starting to make it's move, Thomas quickly took off the glove on his right hand, raised his hand to the sky, and released some of the True Rune's power. A funeral wind appeared, marking the end of the Grand Holly's existence, along with it's holly minions. All of them faded into nothingness.
"That was close."
Thomas put his glove back on his hand, put his sword back, and continued towards the end of the forest.
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At long last, Thomas came to the gates of Vinay Del Zexay. The castle looked dark and ominous in the dark, stormy weather, however, to Thomas it was refuge from the storm. That was beside the fact that it was his destination. Thomas went up to the gate and entered the castle.
He looked around, and as he expected, the castle looked devoid of any activity, save for the knights on patrol. He then walked toward the inn there.
"Boy, am I tired. I shouldn't have used the rune, I think. I am completely out of energy because of it. I really should ask Noble Geddoe how he uses the rune and never looks like he is dead tired afterward."
Dragging himself, almost literally, he came to the inn and went inside.
The innkeeper/bartender greeted Thomas.
"Welcome Thomas the 4th! I assume you need a room?"
"I would love one, thanks."
"Would you like some tea sent up?"
"That would be lovely."
"Curry?"
"Yes please."
Thomas retired for the night at the inn, dreading his meeting with the council the next morning.
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The next morning, Thomas awoke with the rising golden light that shown through his window.
Or not. Actually he awoke with the sound of thunder, and the light coming through the window came from the lightning that showered down to the ground.
Thomas, not being one to oversleep, awoke promptly.
However, Thomas was less than pleasant.
"Ahhhhh..I should not have eaten all that curry last night. I feel quite gassy this morning. My stomach is killing me. I haven't eaten that much curry since that contest I held a Budehec all those years ago. I can't believe Duke tied me....."
"Ahh, memories. I don't have much time for them at the moment, though. I believe I had better get up. I guess breakfast would be essential to help tolerate that corrupt council. I need all the energy I can get."
Thomas rolled out of bed, and fell down to the floor. He mumbled as he stood up, and as he went over to his clothes. He put on his soft blue shirt, and his somewhat loose fitted, linen black pants. He put on his tan boots, and his long white overcoat. He strapped on his belt with his well- kept sword on it. He put on a pair of black gloves, with the purpose of hiding his rune. Over his overcoat, he put his hooded cape on for some protection from the thunderous downpour.
He then went out of his room and down the stairs for a speedy breakfast.
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"The bacon and eggs this morning was quite good. Do you have a new chef?"
"No, Noble Thomas. Sadly, I do not. However, I used some rare spices from Harmonia. From what I take, I see they were quite the hit with you."
"Yes, they were. You must give me the recipe when I come back."
"You have a deal, Noble Thomas. Now, I must attend to cooking for those Mantor trainers from LeBorque."
"That sounds like quite a lot of work."
"It is. Thankfully, their boss went to meet with a member of the council just before you came down. He made some sort of fuss about taking his Mantor. I don't mind, but I'm sure those corrupt council bastards wouldn't appreciate it very much. In the end, I couldn't stop him. I simply had too much work."
Thomas and the bartender shared a laugh.
"Well, I must get going. It was nice talking to you, old friend."
"Yes, it was. Good luck with your meeting, Thomas."
They shook hands, then Thomas left the in, and headed into the dark, gloomy morning.
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Thomas went up the steps to the main building to this dead city. Thomas had noted that the thunderstorm had killed all outdoor activity, sans the knights though, who were on patrol and guard duty.
Thomas stepped to the knight. "Hello, good knight. I am Thomas the 4th, master of Budehec Castle. I am here for a meeting with the Zexen Council."
"You may pass!"
"Thank you, good knight."
Thomas watched as the knight opened the grand doors to the building. Suddenly, Thomas felt a chill run up his spine, as if something ominous was there.
'What is this foreboding feeling I have? I can't put my finger on it, but I know that there is something strangely wrong here. I cannot say at the moment.'
Thomas passed through the door, and went up the stairs. After all the years of coming here, he knew where to go.
He went to the top room, knocked and entered. The room's members all rose to greet the new entry tot he meeting.
"Welcome, Master Thomas the 4th. It is good that you are here on time and safely, thank the Goddess." The bulbous head said, with a hint of resentment in his voice.
"Yes, thank the Goddess."
"Please, sit down." The short, stubby man on the council head's left said.
Thomas did so, and the council head began.
"Thomas, I will be frank with you, Zexen is not on good terms with Budehec."
"Really? May I ask why? Budehec has not really done anything to warrant aggression, or any hostile attitude with Zexen."
"It seems that your castle is harboring a notorious criminal within its boundaries. Well, he is a notorious criminal in Zexen, that is."
"Who can it be? The ghost of Watari the ninja?" Thomas said, with a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
"It is believed that the Flame Champion, Hugo is residing at Budehec."
"Hugo? Wasn't he cleared of all his charges after he, Chris, and Geddoe led Zexen and Grassland against Luc and his forces in the Second Flame Champion War and won?"
"It seems that he is at it again, burning cities on Zexen territory to ashes. We can not overlook this offence!"
"What proof do you have that it is him?"
"Um...well..err....We have enough proof!" Said the short, and toothpick- like man on the council head' right.
"Somehow, I doubt that."
"Silence! You either hand over the criminal, or we will invade!"
"You give me no proof of his guilt, and you demand that I hand him over? How dare you! You truly are disgraceful! I am leaving! Good day!"
Thomas began to walk out, that is, until .......
"Leaving so soon Thomas?"
Thomas looked back at the council head.
However, the façade of the council head dissipated.
"Yuber."
"Good to see you, Thomas."
"What are you doing here?"
"I came here to kill you. You will never reach Duck Village to meet your friends!"
The masks of the other council members faded away as well, revealing bone solders who looked ready to fight.
"You don't stand a chance, Thomas."
Thomas withdrew his well-kept sword, but he had no intention to stay.
"You're not him. You can't possibly defeat me."
"I'm not here to defeat you, I'm withdrawing to defend myself!"
The bone solders rushed Thomas, who quickly defended himself. Those that attacked him were met with retaliation, and demise. Yuber just stood back, observing. However, if Thomas should rush him, he was ready with his two swords out.
The sheer numbers quickly overpowered Thomas. He was pushed out of the room, and through the banister. He fell all the way down to the first floor.
Blood trickled out of his mouth as he lay there. He could feel several of his bones in pieces, and some of his organs bleeding. However, this was not the end. Thomas weakly rose his hand to the air, and released the True Wind Rune's power. This was not to attack though, it was meant to heal.
The healing wind healed Thomas of his broken bones and internal injuries, and he was right back in the fight.
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Thomas held off the bone solders, as much as he could, however, he was quickly tired out.
"Well, it seems this is the end, Thomas. You gave a valiant effort though. I won't feel any remorse in killing you then."
Thomas put up his sword in defense from the oncoming onslaught. However, he felt something grab him and pull him up on something airborne.
Thomas looked at the man, and saw a young man with purple, spiked hair on the reigns of a Mantor.
"Thank you..?"
"Franz."
"Franz?"
"Noble Thomas, you might have met my grandparents Franz and Iku? I am the third Franz in line. Anyway, hold on tight!"
The Mantor busted through the door, and flew high into the air, far away from the main gate.
Yuber and his bone solders rushed out the door into the rain. Yuber muttered a "Damn it." While watching Thomas' getaway, and teleported away.
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"I think we're safe for the time being."
"Yes, thank you. How did you know how to save me?"
"I had an idea when the councilor I was meeting with changed into a bone solder, and said "Excuse me, but I have to kill Thomas of the True Wind Rune."
"Well, that was blunt."
"Tell me about it. So much for trade deals between Zexen and LeBorque."
"I run Budehec Castle you know. I would be able to set up a trading deal between Budehec and LeBorque, if you like. For payment for the rescue at the very least."
"Aww, that was nothing. But if you could, we would be very appreciative."
"Consider it done, my friend."
Franz turned back to Thomas, and asked "Now, is there anywhere you would like to go?"
"Duck Village please!"
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I hope you liked it. Please review!
By Slim Gohan
A Suikoden III story
Disclaimers - Don't own it. I'm sure you figured that out though.
Summary - 70 years after the Second Flame Champion Wars, crisis and Yuber rises once more. Hugo, Chris Lightfellow and Geddoe go on their final journey together...
Romance - Chris/Hugo
A/N : Sorry this took so long to get out. I've been a little sidetracked. However, It's here now. Thanks for all the reviews! This one focuses on Thomas.
P.S. I know Thomas does not have The True Wind Rune, to that person that told me about it. However, for story purposes, he does. It was shown in the first chapter how he got it (briefly, though). It isn't official obviously, but he has it here.
Enjoy the chapter.
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Chapter 4 - Thomas' Shock
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"AH.AH.AH.AHCHOOOOOOOOOO"
*SNIFF SNIFF*
"Damn this weather... now I have a cold I don't need."
There was a rustle in the bushes around him, which frightened Thomas a little, however, his fear was barely shown.
"AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thomas then ran down the path in Zexen forest, seemingly running for his life from some sort of monster. A bird flew out of the bushes where Thomas was previously was about 2.5 seconds ago, wondering what was that high pitched wail was.
After about 5 seconds of the type of running even the greatest runner would be jealous of, he came towards the end of the forest.
"Must.... Breathe....Wait...A.....Second....There."
Thomas looked up from his breathing and found a Father Holly and all of it's little holly minions blocking his path.
"Oh shoot." Then, "Yes! That's right! I have the True Wind Rune, and my Well-Kept Sword! I don't have to run..yet."
Thomas drew his sword, and prepared for the worst. Some of the little holly minions, about 4 of the 8 hopped towards Thomas. He dodged clumsily, and counter-attacked. He took out all 4 in a matter of a few stokes. When he saw the Father Holly starting to make it's move, Thomas quickly took off the glove on his right hand, raised his hand to the sky, and released some of the True Rune's power. A funeral wind appeared, marking the end of the Grand Holly's existence, along with it's holly minions. All of them faded into nothingness.
"That was close."
Thomas put his glove back on his hand, put his sword back, and continued towards the end of the forest.
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At long last, Thomas came to the gates of Vinay Del Zexay. The castle looked dark and ominous in the dark, stormy weather, however, to Thomas it was refuge from the storm. That was beside the fact that it was his destination. Thomas went up to the gate and entered the castle.
He looked around, and as he expected, the castle looked devoid of any activity, save for the knights on patrol. He then walked toward the inn there.
"Boy, am I tired. I shouldn't have used the rune, I think. I am completely out of energy because of it. I really should ask Noble Geddoe how he uses the rune and never looks like he is dead tired afterward."
Dragging himself, almost literally, he came to the inn and went inside.
The innkeeper/bartender greeted Thomas.
"Welcome Thomas the 4th! I assume you need a room?"
"I would love one, thanks."
"Would you like some tea sent up?"
"That would be lovely."
"Curry?"
"Yes please."
Thomas retired for the night at the inn, dreading his meeting with the council the next morning.
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The next morning, Thomas awoke with the rising golden light that shown through his window.
Or not. Actually he awoke with the sound of thunder, and the light coming through the window came from the lightning that showered down to the ground.
Thomas, not being one to oversleep, awoke promptly.
However, Thomas was less than pleasant.
"Ahhhhh..I should not have eaten all that curry last night. I feel quite gassy this morning. My stomach is killing me. I haven't eaten that much curry since that contest I held a Budehec all those years ago. I can't believe Duke tied me....."
"Ahh, memories. I don't have much time for them at the moment, though. I believe I had better get up. I guess breakfast would be essential to help tolerate that corrupt council. I need all the energy I can get."
Thomas rolled out of bed, and fell down to the floor. He mumbled as he stood up, and as he went over to his clothes. He put on his soft blue shirt, and his somewhat loose fitted, linen black pants. He put on his tan boots, and his long white overcoat. He strapped on his belt with his well- kept sword on it. He put on a pair of black gloves, with the purpose of hiding his rune. Over his overcoat, he put his hooded cape on for some protection from the thunderous downpour.
He then went out of his room and down the stairs for a speedy breakfast.
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"The bacon and eggs this morning was quite good. Do you have a new chef?"
"No, Noble Thomas. Sadly, I do not. However, I used some rare spices from Harmonia. From what I take, I see they were quite the hit with you."
"Yes, they were. You must give me the recipe when I come back."
"You have a deal, Noble Thomas. Now, I must attend to cooking for those Mantor trainers from LeBorque."
"That sounds like quite a lot of work."
"It is. Thankfully, their boss went to meet with a member of the council just before you came down. He made some sort of fuss about taking his Mantor. I don't mind, but I'm sure those corrupt council bastards wouldn't appreciate it very much. In the end, I couldn't stop him. I simply had too much work."
Thomas and the bartender shared a laugh.
"Well, I must get going. It was nice talking to you, old friend."
"Yes, it was. Good luck with your meeting, Thomas."
They shook hands, then Thomas left the in, and headed into the dark, gloomy morning.
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Thomas went up the steps to the main building to this dead city. Thomas had noted that the thunderstorm had killed all outdoor activity, sans the knights though, who were on patrol and guard duty.
Thomas stepped to the knight. "Hello, good knight. I am Thomas the 4th, master of Budehec Castle. I am here for a meeting with the Zexen Council."
"You may pass!"
"Thank you, good knight."
Thomas watched as the knight opened the grand doors to the building. Suddenly, Thomas felt a chill run up his spine, as if something ominous was there.
'What is this foreboding feeling I have? I can't put my finger on it, but I know that there is something strangely wrong here. I cannot say at the moment.'
Thomas passed through the door, and went up the stairs. After all the years of coming here, he knew where to go.
He went to the top room, knocked and entered. The room's members all rose to greet the new entry tot he meeting.
"Welcome, Master Thomas the 4th. It is good that you are here on time and safely, thank the Goddess." The bulbous head said, with a hint of resentment in his voice.
"Yes, thank the Goddess."
"Please, sit down." The short, stubby man on the council head's left said.
Thomas did so, and the council head began.
"Thomas, I will be frank with you, Zexen is not on good terms with Budehec."
"Really? May I ask why? Budehec has not really done anything to warrant aggression, or any hostile attitude with Zexen."
"It seems that your castle is harboring a notorious criminal within its boundaries. Well, he is a notorious criminal in Zexen, that is."
"Who can it be? The ghost of Watari the ninja?" Thomas said, with a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
"It is believed that the Flame Champion, Hugo is residing at Budehec."
"Hugo? Wasn't he cleared of all his charges after he, Chris, and Geddoe led Zexen and Grassland against Luc and his forces in the Second Flame Champion War and won?"
"It seems that he is at it again, burning cities on Zexen territory to ashes. We can not overlook this offence!"
"What proof do you have that it is him?"
"Um...well..err....We have enough proof!" Said the short, and toothpick- like man on the council head' right.
"Somehow, I doubt that."
"Silence! You either hand over the criminal, or we will invade!"
"You give me no proof of his guilt, and you demand that I hand him over? How dare you! You truly are disgraceful! I am leaving! Good day!"
Thomas began to walk out, that is, until .......
"Leaving so soon Thomas?"
Thomas looked back at the council head.
However, the façade of the council head dissipated.
"Yuber."
"Good to see you, Thomas."
"What are you doing here?"
"I came here to kill you. You will never reach Duck Village to meet your friends!"
The masks of the other council members faded away as well, revealing bone solders who looked ready to fight.
"You don't stand a chance, Thomas."
Thomas withdrew his well-kept sword, but he had no intention to stay.
"You're not him. You can't possibly defeat me."
"I'm not here to defeat you, I'm withdrawing to defend myself!"
The bone solders rushed Thomas, who quickly defended himself. Those that attacked him were met with retaliation, and demise. Yuber just stood back, observing. However, if Thomas should rush him, he was ready with his two swords out.
The sheer numbers quickly overpowered Thomas. He was pushed out of the room, and through the banister. He fell all the way down to the first floor.
Blood trickled out of his mouth as he lay there. He could feel several of his bones in pieces, and some of his organs bleeding. However, this was not the end. Thomas weakly rose his hand to the air, and released the True Wind Rune's power. This was not to attack though, it was meant to heal.
The healing wind healed Thomas of his broken bones and internal injuries, and he was right back in the fight.
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Thomas held off the bone solders, as much as he could, however, he was quickly tired out.
"Well, it seems this is the end, Thomas. You gave a valiant effort though. I won't feel any remorse in killing you then."
Thomas put up his sword in defense from the oncoming onslaught. However, he felt something grab him and pull him up on something airborne.
Thomas looked at the man, and saw a young man with purple, spiked hair on the reigns of a Mantor.
"Thank you..?"
"Franz."
"Franz?"
"Noble Thomas, you might have met my grandparents Franz and Iku? I am the third Franz in line. Anyway, hold on tight!"
The Mantor busted through the door, and flew high into the air, far away from the main gate.
Yuber and his bone solders rushed out the door into the rain. Yuber muttered a "Damn it." While watching Thomas' getaway, and teleported away.
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"I think we're safe for the time being."
"Yes, thank you. How did you know how to save me?"
"I had an idea when the councilor I was meeting with changed into a bone solder, and said "Excuse me, but I have to kill Thomas of the True Wind Rune."
"Well, that was blunt."
"Tell me about it. So much for trade deals between Zexen and LeBorque."
"I run Budehec Castle you know. I would be able to set up a trading deal between Budehec and LeBorque, if you like. For payment for the rescue at the very least."
"Aww, that was nothing. But if you could, we would be very appreciative."
"Consider it done, my friend."
Franz turned back to Thomas, and asked "Now, is there anywhere you would like to go?"
"Duck Village please!"
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I hope you liked it. Please review!