Disclaimer: I do (not) own Legend of Dragoon. There I said it!

Dart watched as his daughter swung his sword around, with such vigor and precision. It was a cool crisp day, not a single cloud blocked the yellow sun from sending down gleaming rays of light.

Her hair was a dirty blonde much like his but her eyes were brown, much like Shana's, maybe even too much. Every time Dart looked into her eyes he felt as if he was looking at Shana.

Shana had been dead for fourteen years now, but Dart was still morning her death. Their only child, Arrow, was only three at the time, and barely remembered anything of her mother.

"Am I doing it right?" Arrow's voice shattered Dart's thoughts. He looked at her puzzled for a moment until he recollected his senses. Arrow stood with the sword's tip touching the ground and waiting anxiously for her father's reply.

"You're doing fine." He said. Arrow waited a few seconds before she regained her training. Dart then returned to his thoughts, yet was grateful Shana had left him something of her's.

He watched Arrow and was soon overcome; her graceful movements almost made it look like she was dancing. He had to admit she had caught the eye of a few of the village boys, but he had scared them all away. Not before long Arrow now started to do a few punches and kicks with the added sword slashes. She was starting to use some energy and began making cuts in the dirt without even touching the ground.

"Arrow!" Dart called out. Immediately when he finished that word, Arrow dropped herself and looked at her father.

"That's enough for today." He knew that if he didn't't stop her now she would start to get too into her training. "Yes, father." She replied. She started to walk toward Dart, when she was at proper distance she held the sword toward him. He smiled and took it by the hilt.

They both felt a little awkward, neither one knew what to say to the other.

"You've come along way, since last year." He complimented. Arrow smiled but didn't reply. Unlike Dart and Shana Arrow was quiet and usually kept to herself. It seemed the only thing Arrow focused on was he training. Which Dart found strange, war had long since past and there really was no reason to train as intensely as she did.

Then his attention suddenly adverted to his Dragoon Spirit. He had no reason why, but he could just picture it tucked safe away in his hiding place. Arrow watched her father closely and when his facial expression changed, she felt a little worried.

"Something wrong?" She asked. Dart shook his head realizing he had to be more careful of how he acted around Arrow.

"Fine." He answered swiftly. Arrow didn't believe him, and the look in her eyes showed it. "Really, it's fine." He tried to reassure her. Arrow looked doubtful, but said nothing more.

"Hey beautiful!" A voice called out. Arrow froze she could tell that voice in her sleep. She quickly lashed around holding out her hand for return of her sword.

"Ky." She growled. A seventeen year-old boy with midnight black hair and glistening blue eyes rushed up.

"Hello Ky." Dart said politely pulling the sword away from Arrow's out stretched hand.

"Morning Mr. Dart." Arrow beard her teeth and made a clenched fist.

"Why is it my father chased off every boy but you?" She asked, sending Dart a death glare. Ky smiled sweetly.

"It's because your dad likes me to much." He answered.

Which, much to Arrow's dismay, was actually true. Ky was always around Arrow since she was old enough to realize he was there. Shana loved him dearly and would probably still love him if she could of seen what a gentleman he had grown up to be.

His father had died when he was only seven and his mother never really cared where he was so he mostly spent his time with Dart and Arrow.

"You're sweating. Training hard?" Ky asked brushing some of Arrows hair from her face. She blushed and held her collar.

Dart snickered, satisfied with watching his only daughter finally act like a girl.

"K-ky!" She whimpered.

Ky smiled devilishly pulling out his own sword. "But I guess you're to tired to fight me." He gave her a sideways glance.

"No matter how tired I get I could always beat you." She stated taking up her sword again.

"Really?" He inquired. She nodded as they gave each other smirks and glances. Dart leaned against a nearby rock crossing his arms. He knew Ky was up to something now all he had to do was see what it was.

"But let's do it right." Arrow gave him a puzzled look. "No amour." He said taking off his cape and kneepieces. Arrow took off her breast plate and threw it to the ground. "Fine." She replied.

Dart sighed, he knew Arrow never refused a challenge no matter what the circumstance. He could already see what Ky was planning now all he had to do was wait and see if he was correct.

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A/N: Yeah I know it's pretty bad. But hopefully it will get better. I just beat the game two nights ago so my interest is pretty high for the time being. I intend to put in some spoilers so I hope you beat the game before I ruin it for you. No seriously. The ending was ruined for me cause I went reading some fics before I finished the game (it's ok though I still cried). So now that you've read my horribly spaced piece of work go do some stuff. Like write a review! Also remember this is my first fanfic. so be gentle.