Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy 8 yadda yadda… you know the deal… I Do Own Himitsu, Ryuu, ******, and The ****** (You'll know what I mean later on…)
Chapter 3: Warriors of Nova
The next day VERY early…
A radio sparks and then Himitsus voice is heard.
- "Come on now! Get up. We are already in space, in about five hours we will arrive at the planet Nova. I want everybody assembled in the big hangar in ten minutes." Irvine stretches and then lies still.
- "I hate early mornings…" When he looks up he discovers that everybody has already left the room and he sighs. "Oh just great…" He gets dressed and walk outside.
When he steps outside everyone is gather in one line. Except for Seifer he's leaning against one of the walls. Down from the stairs Himitsu arrives dressed as a Nova-knight of the higher range. She wears a pair of black ´bagylike´ pants. Around her waist rest a belt with the royal emblem on. She wears a red tank top. But it can not be seen under her black jacket. The fabric is hardened and everywhere you can se different marks. But only the people from Nova themselves knows what they mean. Her hair is gathered in a special way.
- "When we arrive there our party will be divided into three. One who will follow me and one will travel a small distance from us together with the other. Now… I will test your skills at different points. Start with swords. Three of you know swordplay. Step forward!"
Squall, Seifer and Ryuu steps forward. And they all get to perform different moves, magic and summoning. So it goes on. Everybody gets a chance to show their skills and specialties. When everybody is ready Himitsu stands up.
- "I have decided the three parties... The first party who will come with me is Squall and Irvine. Second party is Rinoa, Seifer and Ryuu. And the third party is Quistis, Selphie and Zell. Immediately when we step out of this plane I want you to stay in the party that has been formed." Quietly she leaves up the stairs followed by Selphie (She have to land the ship y'know). No one is really happy with the teams.
- "Well this sucks…" Seifer sighs and walks away.
- ~ || ~ - Arrival at the planet Nova
Himitsu steps out and a royal greeting meets her. Concerned she looks out. But then she sees her friend step out dressed as the princess and the crowd cheers.
- "We welcome you great warrior of Nova."
And the all soldiers raise their swords. Now you might wonder why she is called the great warrior of Nova when she left her planet at the age of five. But they know how she has protected the planet from a distance. She walks up to her so she stands about 3 meters away from her. And get down on her left knee. She clenches her right fist and holds above her heart.
- "Hail to thee, princess of Nova." She lovers her head and then rise again.
- "We are happy to have you home again to lead us in our darkest hour." Silence lies for a while then the ´fake´ princess turns around and raises her right hand. And with a loud and clear voice she says. "Elechas!"
And 20 archers step forward. Each one of them is long and carries a quiver filled with arrows. One sword rests at their left side and they hold a bow in their left hand. Their hair, witch is long, is neatly gathered in the back of their heads. When they all stand in one line they get down on their left knee, holding their right fist clenched between their shoulder and their heart. And with a voice sounded as one they all say.
- "To your command!"
The Elechas is the 20 best-skilled and most beautiful archers on the entire planet. The only one they will obey is the ruling highness of Nova. And it's not unusual that one of them becomes the princess spouse.
- "You have your orders."
And the tallest and fairest man of them all rises and walks up to the true princess. He draws his sword and get down on his left knee. He offers the hilt of the sword to Himitsu. And with an almost heavenly voice he says.
- "We are in your command."
With a shaking hand she slowly raise her arm. This has been planned without her approval. If she grab the sword she takes the princess bodyguards away from her. And that wouldn't be right for a warrior, but if she doesn't grab it she is dishonoring the princess. She clenches her hand and doesn't take the sword.
- "Selphie, Quistis and Zell!" The three Seeds step forward. "Only if they will remain here to your protection, my lady, my heart will let me lead the Elechas in peace." The both girls' eyes meet. It's like they are talking to each other without words. Finally the other girl speaks.
- "As you wish." And Himitsu grabs the sword.
- "Then I will be honored to lead the Elechas." She raises the sword above her head. "We shall leave tomorrow!" And the entire crowd cheers.
- ~ || ~ - Later at night, at the castle
On a balcony Himitsu stands alone when Rinoa finds her.
- "Hi." She whirls around and se her.
- "Aren't you spending the last minutes with Squall? You won't be together tomorrow." Rinoa walks up to her and leans out against the rail.
- "Don't worry about that. What's with the people of this planet. No one in this place will talk to me."
- "It's because the castle is filled with guards and warriors. The warriors of this planet are very proud, and they have a reason to be that to."
- "You're not like that."
- "Cause I'm not a part of something. And I'm still young. These are old warriors. They only talk to each other and the princess."
- "Why do they call you the great warrior of Nova then?"
- "There are different kinds of warriors…" She smiles at her. "Come with me, I'm going se the princess. She is a very kind person."
- "Okay…"
- ~ || ~ - A dark room at the castle
The only light in the room is a vague glowing lamp. Two men, not to good friends, are fighting with each other. Sounds of metal hitting metal are heard. When two others arrive in the room a light shines up the entire room.
- "What the hell are you two doing?" Oh yes, the two fighting is our dear friends Squall and Seifer.
- "We are fighting." Seifer exclaimed without stopping his attacks.
- "Well knock it off!" Selphie glared at both of them. Thinking 'Will they ever stop?'
- "Just let us finish this okay…" Squall kept his eyes at his opponent all the time. His rage towards Seifer was something that would never rest.
- "No I won't" Quistis grabbed her whip and manage to get Seifer to drop his gunblade. "We are guests here. Show some respect for gods sake."
- "What is going on here?" Everyone looks over at the door. In the doorway stand Himitsu and behind her Rinoa.
- "They are fighting… as usual." Rinoa behind her sighs.
- "Well… do you think it's polite to fight in the princess castle?" Her eyes pierce Squalls. "You act like a couple of kids. Now since there has been a change of plans the parties are also changed. So you two better get a long cause your on the same team now. Together with me." She turned her head towards Seifer. "Now go, leave this room before someone discover you." Everybody leaves the room except for Seifer. He walks up to Himitsu and stare at her.
- "I won't cooperate with him." Her golden eyes admit a small gloving.
- "You have to…"
- "You know… I am my own man. I don't take orders from anybody. Even less from a little girl." She takes two steps forward so she almost touches his toes with her feet.
- "If you don't do what you are told you may find yourself lost. The forests are deep here. People have been reported lost for years." At last he looks away from her and walks out.
- "Woaw…" Himitsu turns around and looks at Rinoa.
- "What?"
- "Never… never have I seen anyone handle Seifer like that."
- "Well, I won't have him or anyone else to endanger this mission. If we fail this entire planet will suffer for that. And that is something I cannot let happen."
Authors Note: Well? I (if I may brag a little) love the part with the Elechas. I actually wrote that word down in my sleep. Basically they are featured in a LOTR fiction that I'm not finished with jet. Sayana is my first own creation that I ever made. So don't lay a hand on her! Well now I want to what you think about it… Tell me!!! Oh… and if you think they fight to little wait till the next chapter when they will head out in the 'big world'.
Chapter 3: Warriors of Nova
The next day VERY early…
A radio sparks and then Himitsus voice is heard.
- "Come on now! Get up. We are already in space, in about five hours we will arrive at the planet Nova. I want everybody assembled in the big hangar in ten minutes." Irvine stretches and then lies still.
- "I hate early mornings…" When he looks up he discovers that everybody has already left the room and he sighs. "Oh just great…" He gets dressed and walk outside.
When he steps outside everyone is gather in one line. Except for Seifer he's leaning against one of the walls. Down from the stairs Himitsu arrives dressed as a Nova-knight of the higher range. She wears a pair of black ´bagylike´ pants. Around her waist rest a belt with the royal emblem on. She wears a red tank top. But it can not be seen under her black jacket. The fabric is hardened and everywhere you can se different marks. But only the people from Nova themselves knows what they mean. Her hair is gathered in a special way.
- "When we arrive there our party will be divided into three. One who will follow me and one will travel a small distance from us together with the other. Now… I will test your skills at different points. Start with swords. Three of you know swordplay. Step forward!"
Squall, Seifer and Ryuu steps forward. And they all get to perform different moves, magic and summoning. So it goes on. Everybody gets a chance to show their skills and specialties. When everybody is ready Himitsu stands up.
- "I have decided the three parties... The first party who will come with me is Squall and Irvine. Second party is Rinoa, Seifer and Ryuu. And the third party is Quistis, Selphie and Zell. Immediately when we step out of this plane I want you to stay in the party that has been formed." Quietly she leaves up the stairs followed by Selphie (She have to land the ship y'know). No one is really happy with the teams.
- "Well this sucks…" Seifer sighs and walks away.
- ~ || ~ - Arrival at the planet Nova
Himitsu steps out and a royal greeting meets her. Concerned she looks out. But then she sees her friend step out dressed as the princess and the crowd cheers.
- "We welcome you great warrior of Nova."
And the all soldiers raise their swords. Now you might wonder why she is called the great warrior of Nova when she left her planet at the age of five. But they know how she has protected the planet from a distance. She walks up to her so she stands about 3 meters away from her. And get down on her left knee. She clenches her right fist and holds above her heart.
- "Hail to thee, princess of Nova." She lovers her head and then rise again.
- "We are happy to have you home again to lead us in our darkest hour." Silence lies for a while then the ´fake´ princess turns around and raises her right hand. And with a loud and clear voice she says. "Elechas!"
And 20 archers step forward. Each one of them is long and carries a quiver filled with arrows. One sword rests at their left side and they hold a bow in their left hand. Their hair, witch is long, is neatly gathered in the back of their heads. When they all stand in one line they get down on their left knee, holding their right fist clenched between their shoulder and their heart. And with a voice sounded as one they all say.
- "To your command!"
The Elechas is the 20 best-skilled and most beautiful archers on the entire planet. The only one they will obey is the ruling highness of Nova. And it's not unusual that one of them becomes the princess spouse.
- "You have your orders."
And the tallest and fairest man of them all rises and walks up to the true princess. He draws his sword and get down on his left knee. He offers the hilt of the sword to Himitsu. And with an almost heavenly voice he says.
- "We are in your command."
With a shaking hand she slowly raise her arm. This has been planned without her approval. If she grab the sword she takes the princess bodyguards away from her. And that wouldn't be right for a warrior, but if she doesn't grab it she is dishonoring the princess. She clenches her hand and doesn't take the sword.
- "Selphie, Quistis and Zell!" The three Seeds step forward. "Only if they will remain here to your protection, my lady, my heart will let me lead the Elechas in peace." The both girls' eyes meet. It's like they are talking to each other without words. Finally the other girl speaks.
- "As you wish." And Himitsu grabs the sword.
- "Then I will be honored to lead the Elechas." She raises the sword above her head. "We shall leave tomorrow!" And the entire crowd cheers.
- ~ || ~ - Later at night, at the castle
On a balcony Himitsu stands alone when Rinoa finds her.
- "Hi." She whirls around and se her.
- "Aren't you spending the last minutes with Squall? You won't be together tomorrow." Rinoa walks up to her and leans out against the rail.
- "Don't worry about that. What's with the people of this planet. No one in this place will talk to me."
- "It's because the castle is filled with guards and warriors. The warriors of this planet are very proud, and they have a reason to be that to."
- "You're not like that."
- "Cause I'm not a part of something. And I'm still young. These are old warriors. They only talk to each other and the princess."
- "Why do they call you the great warrior of Nova then?"
- "There are different kinds of warriors…" She smiles at her. "Come with me, I'm going se the princess. She is a very kind person."
- "Okay…"
- ~ || ~ - A dark room at the castle
The only light in the room is a vague glowing lamp. Two men, not to good friends, are fighting with each other. Sounds of metal hitting metal are heard. When two others arrive in the room a light shines up the entire room.
- "What the hell are you two doing?" Oh yes, the two fighting is our dear friends Squall and Seifer.
- "We are fighting." Seifer exclaimed without stopping his attacks.
- "Well knock it off!" Selphie glared at both of them. Thinking 'Will they ever stop?'
- "Just let us finish this okay…" Squall kept his eyes at his opponent all the time. His rage towards Seifer was something that would never rest.
- "No I won't" Quistis grabbed her whip and manage to get Seifer to drop his gunblade. "We are guests here. Show some respect for gods sake."
- "What is going on here?" Everyone looks over at the door. In the doorway stand Himitsu and behind her Rinoa.
- "They are fighting… as usual." Rinoa behind her sighs.
- "Well… do you think it's polite to fight in the princess castle?" Her eyes pierce Squalls. "You act like a couple of kids. Now since there has been a change of plans the parties are also changed. So you two better get a long cause your on the same team now. Together with me." She turned her head towards Seifer. "Now go, leave this room before someone discover you." Everybody leaves the room except for Seifer. He walks up to Himitsu and stare at her.
- "I won't cooperate with him." Her golden eyes admit a small gloving.
- "You have to…"
- "You know… I am my own man. I don't take orders from anybody. Even less from a little girl." She takes two steps forward so she almost touches his toes with her feet.
- "If you don't do what you are told you may find yourself lost. The forests are deep here. People have been reported lost for years." At last he looks away from her and walks out.
- "Woaw…" Himitsu turns around and looks at Rinoa.
- "What?"
- "Never… never have I seen anyone handle Seifer like that."
- "Well, I won't have him or anyone else to endanger this mission. If we fail this entire planet will suffer for that. And that is something I cannot let happen."
Authors Note: Well? I (if I may brag a little) love the part with the Elechas. I actually wrote that word down in my sleep. Basically they are featured in a LOTR fiction that I'm not finished with jet. Sayana is my first own creation that I ever made. So don't lay a hand on her! Well now I want to what you think about it… Tell me!!! Oh… and if you think they fight to little wait till the next chapter when they will head out in the 'big world'.