Ever Quest
Tales of Amyntas
Chapter 1
A Hero's Beginning
by TaPaNgElA
I own some characters, but not the name. I will explain everything else in my next chapter. I love playing Ever Quest, although I really just started playing. I thought I create a fic of my own. This is just a continuation, I will post another one later on. Just to let you know, I've cast Eric Lively as Amyntas, A.J. Cook as Mavikan, and Jake Lloyd as Deedlet. You can picture them as whoever you want though.
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After a grueling security check at the West Gate, the two of them finally made their way into town and headed to North Square, as suggested by Amyntas. While there, they could buy and sell some items and most likely find an inn.
It's good to be home. Amyntas thought to himself. He hasn't been here for many years and was a bit relieved to know that he was safe, for a while. His old house had since been taken down, due to all of the rumored spirits haunting every being who entered it. Familiar faces waved and smiled as he passed by. A few men whistled and stared at Mavikan, who rolled her eyes in return.
"Gods, Amyntas," Mavikan let out with a sigh, "I never knew Freeport was full of pervs."
Amyntas laughed unconsciously, paying not much attention to his female friend. Pointing to a red-colored building ahead of him, Amyntas turned Mavikan's attention. "An inn. Go get us a room. I'll be back in a couple of minutes."
Mavikan held out a hand, as if asking for money. "I don't have a lot of cash with me. I'll need some extra."
Amyntas grabbed into his pouch located on his belt and handed Mavikan one platinum. "There, that should be enough. By the way, go get something to eat. You look starving."
Nodding, Mavikan made her way into the building.
Taking a good look at his surroundings, Amyntas walked towards a boy who seemed to be selling something of some sort. The boy looked a bit scrawny as well as starving. Probably a peasant. Amyntas thought. Shaking his head, he walked over to the little child. The kid looked up to him, surprised that anyone would even notice him. "Whatcha got there, kid?" Amyntas asked, bending down to even out there heights. The boy seemed a bit relieved. He had been intimidated by this tall human.
Stuttering, the little boy replied, "Ma-ma-ma-maps, sir. For the tourists."
Maps, eh? Looks like I could use one.
Grabbing three gold coins from his pouch, he smiled and handed it to the boy, then quickly pulled back his hand before the boy could receive it. "Tell you what, kid, I'll give you ten gold coins, plus I'll buy you some lunch, but only if you agree to escort me to the Orthia residence."
The boy's blue eyes lit up like a lantern. "Sure! Thank you, sir!"
Amyntas laughed and gently patted the boys scruffy blond hair. "Call me Amyntas."
As Amyntas stood, the boy's eyes widened in surprise. Amyntas seemed to have grown a lot more once he stood, intimidating the boy even more. Amyntas took note of the boy's unease and immediately tried to reassure him that he was harmless. "Don't worry, kid. I won't hurt you. By the way, what's your name?"
"Deedlet."
"You have any family here, Deedlet, or are you all alone?"
"Um..." He replied in a whisper, embarrassed of what he was about to say. "I'm all alone."
Amyntas looked down at him with pity. "I'm sorry."
The boy nodded and quickly tried to show Amyntas that he was brave and needed no one with a pose and expression that can only be described as goofy. "Don't be." He said, continuing, "Looks can be deceiving. I may be small, but I'll turn out to be a great warrior some day."
Amyntas smiled at this little boy, thinking of a time when he had told a stranger the same thing.
I know how you feel, kid.
Amyntas tried his best to encourage the kid. "I know you'll make a great warrior someday, Deedlet. I can feel it."
Deedlet smiled at the tall figure walking right beside him. He's a good guy, first to ever give a damn about me.
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They were now nearing the Orthia residence. Pointing at a large, but ancient looking mansion, Deedlet stooped right in front of it. "We're here, Amyntas. It's been a pleasure meeting you."
The boy turned to face Amyntas who was now back on his knees, leveling their heights. He handed Deedlet the gold coins he had promised him, then grabbed his arm before he could leave. "Hey, why won't you come with me?"
The boy's eyes widened. "Inside a mansion, the Orthia mansion?! Uh, uh! No way! I'm a peasant! They don't allow my kind inside!"
Amyntas laughed and rolled his eyes. "You're no peasant, Deedlet. Be strong. A warrior must always be strong. Don't let these noblemen get to you. Besides, I still owe you that lunch. We could go find a place to eat after my little visit. It won't take long, I promise. I just have to return a lost item."
Deedlet considered his proposal for a brief moment, then quickly did his best to look valiant. "Then let's go. I'm starving! You want to keep a warrior hungry, now would you?"
Deedlet grinned at Amyntas, holding back his laughter. Amyntas, on the other hand, was amused by this boys attempt at trying to look courageous. "Come on, kid. Let's go."
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