Part 9 (Part 1A)
In Harmonia
Sasarai is looking out his window and sees something that he can't believe. As he leaves Circle Palace without telling Dios, Sasarai is searching through the woods and finds a girl sleeping. He has to take her back to the Circle Palace. Sasarai was about to pick the girl up but there was a noise coming closer to him.
Sasarai- (cautious) Who there?
There was someone standing right there but Sasarai couldn't see that person until he walked closer into view.
Sasarai- Oh it's you Nash!
Nash- Sorry Sasarai. I didn't mean to scare you but why are you here? I was getting worried even Dios too! (Nash turns his head and sees the girl) I've seen her before, working for someone that I don't trust. Be careful she might hurt you.
Sasarai- Don't worry Nash, she is sleeping. There's something about her that I can't explain to you. Now trust me and let's go back to Circle Palace.
Nash- Alright then.
Nash is carrying on the girl as he and Sasarai enter the Palace. Dios rushes to see Sasarai.
Dios- Master, what were you doing out of the Palace? Thank you Nash for finding him.
Sasarai- I will explain to you at our meeting Dios. I have to be going soon. Nash, I want you to watch this girl and tell you information later on in the evening.
Nash- Alright then.
Nash brought the girl to his room and waited for her to wake up. Hours passed by and then he hears the girl moaning like if she was having a nightmare. She wakes up, her eyes opening slowly and saw Nash watching her.
Nash- You're finally awake Lore.
Lore- Huh? Who are you? Where am I? How did you know my name?
Nash- I'm Nash. I've been watching you. You are at Circle Palace. I wasn't the one that found you, Sasarai did.
Lore- (smiles) Such an honor to have such a handsome man looking out for me! How should I thank you, kind sir?
Nash- (blushes) Oh, it's nothing really!
Lore-(laughs) Oh, but I insist, good sir!
Lore leans in closer to kiss Nash.
Nash- But milady! You hardly know me! Wait!
Lore- (laughs and pushes Nash away) Haha! Got ya! Thanks for looking after me though.
Nash- (laying on his back) My pleasure!
Lore- So, this Sasarai person is the one who found me? I'd like to thank him.
Nash- (He didn't want to tell her who he was) Oh he's at a meeting it should be over by now. I got to talk to him but you can come with me.
Lore- Thank you Nash.
As Lore and Nash walked there are guards standing and they let Lore and Nash go through. As Lore walked in she thought she sensed someone watching her.
Nash- Is there something wrong?
Lore- Huh? Sorry it was just my imagination. I'm fine.
Sasarai- (saw them coming towards him) Welcome to Circle Palace.
Lore- Thank you for saving me. I need to talk to you alone. Is that ok?
Sasarai- Sure why not. Let's go to the balcony. Nash you just wait here for a moment then I will talk to you.
Nash- Sure I'm always letting the younger ones go first.
As they both walked balcony
Sasarai- You haven't introduce yourself yet.
Lore- I'm so sorry! I'm Lore.
Sasarai- You know who I am?
Lore- Yes I do. There is something that I have to tell you! Please listen and don't be afraid.
Sasarai- Don't worry continue.
Lore- You must protect your True Earth Rune! Someone that I know is going to take it from you.
Sasarai- (shocked) How did you know about my True Rune?
Lore- I am the Protector! (shows her Rune) I bear the Protector Rune that is linked to all the True Runes of the Elements.
Sasarai- How did you know to come here?
Lore- I truly don't know. I feel that my Rune guided me to you, knowing that I had to protect you. I sense danger is coming for you. Guard your True Earth Rune, Sasarai.
Sasarai- Thank you Lore.
Sasarai and Lore hear a noise and run back inside.
Part 9 (1B)
Trouble in Harmonia!
As they go back and saw Nash on the ground beaten! Sasarai runs to Nash.
Sasarai- Nash, speak to me!
Nash- (slowly opens his eyes and speaks in a low tone) Someone...is...here.
Sasarai-Damn it! He's unconscious.
Lore- Stay back Sasarai! Come on out! Show yourself!
Voice- Well Lore you think you can protect him?
Lore-Damn you!
Suddenly Luc reveals himself.
Luc- I was wondering where you were after the incident at the Flame Champion's hideout, Lore! I didn't expect to see you here.
Sasarai- Brother, what did you do to Nash? Why are you here? I haven't seen you in 15 years.
Lore- You're brothers? I thought I sensed him. Please forgive me!
Luc- Enough talk! Give me your True Earth Rune!
Lore- No you can't do this!
Sasarai- Sorry, Luc but I'm not giving up my Rune!
Luc- Oh you will alright! I learned a special move from our father. Let me show you.
Sasarai- What? Our father? Who do you mean?
Lore- Don't do it Luc!
Luc- Don't you ever shut up? Anyway, I have a friend that's dying to see you again, Lore, so you won't be interfering with my plans. He will be appear any minute now.
Sasarai- Why you!
Lore- Sasarai run and get out of here.
All sudden the sphere shows up right next to Luc.
Lore- No! I will try to protect you, Sasarai!
Lore casts a protection spell.
Sasarai- Look out behind you Lore!
Sasarai's warning comes too late as Yuber grabs Lore tightly from behind.
Yuber- Oh no you don't! You're not casting anything for him.
Sasarai- Stop....*cough!*..you can't do.... this!
Lore- Let go of me, Yuber! (feeling a bit strange and weak)
Yuber- Sorry but I can't let you go I like it when you fight against me.
Sasarai is now coughing on the ground!
Lore- Sasarai! Luc stop! Don't do it!
Luc ignores Lore's pleas as he uses the sphere's magic to strip Sasarai of his True Earth Rune, causing him to cry out in pain.
Sasarai- AAARGHHH! The True Earth Rune! No!
Luc- (True Earth Rune now in the sphere) That was it! Now for the other True Runes! I have finally succeeded!
Yuber- Heh! That's what I like to see is blood on the ground, chaos and suffering! (pushs Lore to the ground)
Luc- Someone is coming let's go.
Luc and Yuber teleports away.
Lore is laying on the ground in terrible pain. The loss of the True Earth Rune is affecting her just like the Flame Champion, her father, told her it would.
Lore- AAAHHH!! (tears falling from her eyes) DAMN IT! NO!
Lore is nearly unconscious from the intense pain.
Lore- (voice is fading) Sa¼ Sasa¼ rai. I couldn't protect you. Forgive me¼ (loses consciousness)
Sasarai- (crawls over to Lore) Oh Lore, please forgive me.
