***Nota Bene: I do not own Suikoden
Chapter 10
Last time on Budehuc Castle, Thomas had an interview with Arthur. But to both Thomas's relief and dismay, Arthur believed that the object of Cecile's affection was Juan. Thomas is going to try and convince Zexen to unite with the Grasslands against the Harmonians, but as we all know, that's hopeless. Lets see what happens.
-Jitterrue
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Day 155,
What a horrible day. I went to Zexen today, attempting to unite them with the grasslands....Why would Chisha ask me to do such? Are they so desperate? Sometimes, I think fate laughs at me. Would you like to know what occurred? Well. The first thing I did upon arriving at Zexen was visit the council. I told them that the Flame Champion was surely on his way and that we must join forces. I received only blank stares and rude blatant laughter. So I left and spread my word on the street. I was pushed, shoved, yelled at, laughed at, ignored, and oh so much more. Who would have known how rude people can be? So I gave up and came back home before the day was over.
And what on earth is wrong with Cecile? She followed me around so closely today. I think she wanted to say something but.... well.... for once, I wasn't one to listen. I feel like a horrible Master. This just isn't my day.
There was no page from Eike.
- Thomas
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Day 156
Today I went to see Mio to complain about none other than my supposed muscular deficiency. I've been feeling terribly clumsy lately.
Well, Master Thomas, Mio said after a few minutes, You're muscles look fine to me.
Is that so?
Yes. Ah. I know just what your problem is.
You do?
Yes. Stress. That's right. Pure and simple stress. Perhaps you should take a vacation, Master Thomas.
A vacation? The thought had never even occurred to me before. And now that I think more upon it, what a wonderful thought it is! Next week, diary, I shall go far away, and sleep for long periods of time.
Later this evening, Cecile marched right up to me with an angry flare in her eyes. I must admit it was slightly alarming.
she scolded me. And suddenly her blue eyes widened and softened. I'm sorry, I musn't be so rude to our master.
She looked as if she were going to turn and leave, but she didn't. So I waited for her to speak. Why haven't you spoken to me, Mr. Thomas?
Well, I suppose it was a good question.... I froze up somewhat. Well..... perhaps I thought it unnecessary, with Juan and all.
Cecile cried, looking puzzled. What's he got to do with anything? Oh, Thomas, I.... I'm leaving. And with a huff, she turned and left, her disheveled hair flailing in the wind behind her.
Well, Diary. I must say, I'm a bit confused about all this myself.
I did not receive anything from Eike today. I have not seen him in a while..... I'm still curious about what's in that tunnel.
- Thomas.
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Day 157,
Shh. Do not tell a soul, I was awfully childish today. After a short visit with Muto, I.... I decided to spy on Cecile. And I'm awfully sneaky, if I do say so myself. And here were her actions:
After breakfast, Cecile returned to her post where she stood until lunch time.
After lunch, she sat, talking to piccolo for about half an hour before returning to her post.
While standing at her post, she began to sing to herself, songs about peaceful meadows and such.
After a few hours, she wandered towards the castle, clanked up the stares, peeked into my room, saw I wasn't there, and returned to her post.
After another hour, (by now I was quite bored), she went to visit Juan. (Oh, here I thought Arthur was right)
She kicked Juan and told him to wake up, then returned to her post. (Isn't that odd for someone supposedly in love?)
Then she gathered her dinner and sat alone at her post, thoughtfully munching. I could almost swear I heard her say she wished I was there.......
When the sun began to lower, she went towards the underground storage facilities.... no, she went to the old broken ship.
Juan was there......
But it wasn't like Arthur had made it seem.
No, actually they were making something. What was it? I couldn't tell but Juan said something like, Oh yeah, Thoms is gonna love this. Tha's awfully nice of you Cecile. And I think Cecile replied, Oh, does Master Thomas like these? Oh, I do hope so.
and Juan said, Yeah, maybe I'll get a raise.
And after a while, they returned to their separate rooms for the night, and I returned to mine.
Somehow I don't think Arthur was right. I don't think Juan and Cecile are an item. So..... if she doesn't like Juan..... than who?
And what were they building back there? Sigh.
- Thomas
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Day 158,
I got a message from Duck Village today. A duck named Sgt. Joe came to me saying that the Flame Champion was spending the weekend at Duck Village and that soon he would come here, to Budehuc Castle! Isn't that exciting, diary?
And I asked the duck about that bat creature Eike had mentioned and here is what he said, Ah, do you mean Landis?
I asked.
Yes. Don't you worry too much about him. I think we really need to be worrying about that character in the tux and top hat. And his little friends, the mage girl and the masked boy.
Oh, I've seen them. They do look suspicious.
As well they should. I think there is more to them than meets the eye. Quack!
Thank you Sgt. Joe.
Don't mention it. And with that he returned to Duck Village.
Later on today Dupa and several other Lizards set up post at my castle. They claimed it would need extra protection. I did not argue with them.
I bought a lottery ticket from Martha today and gave it to Muto. I can't wait till next week, when I take a vacation.
- Thomas
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Day 159,
I haven't seen Eike in a long time, nor heard from him. I bet you anything, he's in the tunnel. What's he hiding?
The Flame Champion should be here soon. Geddoe and his crew set up posts here at my castle today. Geddoe knows all about the Flame Champion but he refuses to tell me anything. He says I will see for myself soon enough.
Oh bother.
- Thomas
And this concludes Chapter 10:
Next time, The Flame Champion finally arrives. Everything gets turned upside down and war with Harmonia is definitely upon them. But who is the biggest problem? What about those three suspicious looking characters that Sgt. Joe spoke of? Find out next time.
