Yuki-hime - bishoujosenshi_hime@hotmail.com - PG-13
Ihrie glanced at her new 'companion'. 'Why does he want to travel with me and Fam?' she thought to herself as they walked out of the tavern.
"Stop that thief!" a woman shouted as a young man ran into Ihrie.
"Damn it!" she hissed as the man lay on top of her. Their eyes catching each others a moment. "Tomo?" she whispered.
"Ihrie?!" Fam yelled. She was worried for her companion, who seemed to be in a 'difficult' position. And she was worried for the thief.
"Get the hell off me!" she yelled and kicked him. Fam had brought her back from fading memories. He flew back and stumbled onto his feet and started his run again.
"Are you alright Ihrie?" Shigeo asked as he helped her to her feet.
She jerked her arm away. "Yes," she hissed at him and started again for her destination, the port. Not bothering to look back at the man that seemed familiar.
Shigeo stiffled a laugh as he followed Fam. 'Ihrie is quite tempormental,' he thought to himself. He turned to look behind him and saw the thief.
A week later...
"I can't believe you Rasha!" Migel yelled at her. "That was so irresponsible of you! What would happen if I weren't here with you? Here to protect you?"
"Why are you so upset? I can protect myself!" she screamed back receiving stares from the other people in the restaurant.
"Do you have to make a scene?" he asked.
"Yes. If you intend on insulting me and my abilities to protect myself," she finished with a sip of wine.
Migel sighed. What was he going to do with that WOMAN?! 'I miss the adventures,' he thought absently.
Ihrie didn't hate ships, she just didn't like them. There was nothing to do, at least nothing a Ruin Explorer could do. She sat on the deck, bathing in the sun and relaxing. Fam was somewhere around here with Shigeo. She seemed to like him. So he must be okay, right? Well, Fam like anyone that would be her friend. So there could still be something about him. He had this strange 'habit' of always being there when she turned around. Always.
"Ihrie?" a male voice spoke.
She opened her eyes. Shigeo. "Yes?" she said sarcastically. See.
"I talked to the captain and he said that we should be on the main isle in a few hours."
"Good. Maybe then I could go back to work," she sighed. This adventure was one that she and Fam would never forget. Never. But things were over for their little group and she could do nothing about it.
"Ihrie, can I ask you a question?" Shigeo's voice drifted through her thoughts.
"Was that your question?" she replied with a slight bite in her voice. 'Didn't he know when to leave a girl ALONE?!' she thought.
He laughed lightly. "No. Why were you looking for the Ulitmate Power?"
She looked at him and blinked. "What are you talking about?" she asked, trying to sound like she didn't know what he was talking about.
"Don't play dumb with me Ihrie." Obvisiously it didn't work. Kuso!
She sighed. "It's none of your business," she said, sounding indifferent.
"There are rumors about a curse. Are they true?"
"Rumors?! What the hell are you talking about?" she seethed. Hopefully, she sounded like she didn't know anything about the Ultimate Power.
"Nothing," he replied.
She stood up. "No I want to know. What are you talking about? What are the rumors?" she questioned him.
He looked nervous for a second before he replied. "That whenever you use magic, you turn into a mouse."
Lyle glanced around the thrown room. Big was the word that came to mind. "It's impressive. Send my regards to the workmen. And make sure that they are invited to the celebration," he said to the carrier.
The neighboring kingdoms, or what was left of them, helped to rebuild the great kingdom once known as Reon. They brought in food, supplies, and men to do the labor. Lyle had vowed to set his father's great kingdom back on its rightful thrown. The most prosperesous kingdom in all of the land.
Fam finished the soup that was cooking on the stove. Since the voyage back, she had been the one to cook. Last time it was Rasha and she helped, a little.
She blinked. Her eyes slowly came back from the memories of that last 'adventure'. It has been more of a certain death trap. But they all made it out alive. Well, almost all.
'Where did Shigeo disappeared to?' she thought as she pulled the big pot off the burner. She picked the cloth used as a towel and wipped her hands, dicarding it as she went up the stairs in search of Ihrie and Shigeo.
She found them on the deck. Ihrie looking like she wanted to rip off Shigeo's head and feed the fish. Fam had always known that Ihrie didn't have friends, or at least, any that she talked about. So, she naturally assumed that she was Ihrie's only friend.
Fam always had someone to talk to. There were always spirits where they went. And animals. She was Wiccan, and had that special ability. But there was a place deep in her heart that hurt for Ihrie. She always seemed alone even with her.
"Hey Ihrie! Shigeo!" she yelled, getting their attention. "The food is ready!"
"Great Fam, I'm starving!" Ihrie replied and started to walk from Shigeo.
"Hold on. I have another question," Shigeo asked. He stopped her by lightly touching her arm. "What happened to the magical items and why didn't the Ulitmate Power work?"
"That's two questions," she said. She wasn't liking where this conversation was going. "And you're assuming that I have a curse and know what the Ultimate Power is."
"I'm not stupid. Please answer the first question," he replied.
"The Sword of Sargus was given to Lyle, the new King of Reon. I don't know about the Mirror of Truth or the statue. Why do you even want to know?"
"I was wondering, that's all. Just curiousity," he said and smiled at her. "Come on, we had better go eat of Fam will kill us."
"You're right," she replied, but gave a wery look.
Three hours later...
The ship docked, and three passengers, along with crewmen, exited it on the nearest plank. The port was busying with the coming and going of the different vessels. Unloading and loading the ships with supplies for the next voyage and cargo that was to be shiped around the continent.
Ihrie, Fam, and Shigeo left this hectic place and walked through the streets of Minar, the port city they stopped at. From here on they had two choices. Walk or ride. They found the nearest stable and inquired about three good horses. And an hour later the group was riding out of Minar and into the nearest forest.
Somewhere on Reon, in a dark room, sat a man smiling. The mirror worked and he watched his rivals through it. They would pay for what they had done. Especially one Ihrie. Her magic was the strongest, one that could defeat him. And he couldn't let that happen, he had to kill her before she killed him.
"Master," a voice whispered, echoing off the walls of the dark castle.
"Yes."
"We have a location where Ihrie might be traveling to," the kneeling man replied. He had hoped to win the favor of the one he served.
"Good work Talgen," he smirked. "Now I want her brought to me alive. I care nothing for her companions."
"Understood Master," he said and stood. He was a tall man, with jet black hair and the darkest blue eyes, almost black eyes. His clothes suggested a master sorcerer. The robes were a dark red with black lining. Adorned upon his neck was a golden necklace. A dragon.
"Where are we going Ihrie?" Fam asked as the horse trotted up beside her friend's. This left Shigeo to cover the rear.
"I heard of the ruins of an old castle in this forest. There's suppose to be a great treasure."
"Maybe there will be spirits there!" Fam exclaimed.
Ihrie sighed. When was there not spirits? "Fam, we're suppose to be Ruin Explorers, not spirit guides."
"Ihrie, why not let her have her fun?" Shigeo asked from behind them. He'd kept up with the conversation.
"You don't know what Fam's 'fun' has gotten us into," she snapped.
AN: Okay, I've been having some trouble on this (and my other stories). I HATE writers' block. Anyways, if any of you haven't noticed yet, Ihrie's my main character! I love her! She's so spunky and a smartass but a really great friend and magic user. If any of you haven't seen Ruin Explorers, I recommend it. There's only two tapes, and I think that they didn't do any justice to Ihrie (and the other characters). There's a rough draft there and a writer (mainly me) is having a hard time filling in the gaps.
Please excuse ANY errors. I write this in the early morning hours (5:00!) because I have school and have to get up and I'm an early morning person! But that's when most of my work gets done if any!
I need to ask a big favor. I've had about 28 people review the prolouge and 1 person to actually REVIEW IT! Please *on knees begging* review the first chapter. I have no idea whether my writing is good or bad. And I'll never know if you don't tell me!