This fic is based almost exactly on the Suikoden 2 storyline. Some parts may have been added or edited for dramatization of the fic. Thank you :)
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Chapter 3
Sweet Memories-The Mountain Pass
The mountain was fairly barren and empty. No one could live up there, that was for sure. The absence of men had caused the monster population to suddenly shoot up. There were a few people who passed through now and then, but that was it. And even they were slain by the wild beasts.
There only one main path; a few others branched off into dead ends. This meant that every creature laid in wait for any traveler in the prospect of a quick snack.
However, none of the wild dogs, poisonous bees, mutated frogs and other predators could match Jowy, Riou, Eilie, Bolgan and Rina's combined strength.
Jowy fought with his staff, Riou with his deadly tonfars and Bolgan just used his mighty strength to over come their obstructions. The three stood in the front as the vanguard while Eilie and Rina rapidly threw their knives at any enemies. Occasionally, when she felt that it was needed, Rina used her Fire Rune.
Since they had been training together for a long time, Jowy and Riou could also synchronize their movements and attack together thereby meting out maximum punishment to anyone who crossed their path. (AN: this refers to their Unite Attack-best way I could put it :P)
They fought beasts and surprisingly, some groups of thieves who had also camped out here with the intention of ambushing lonely travelers. Everyone fought bravely and soon they came into a clearing. This was supposed to be the place where the strange monster, The Mist Monster, allegedly preyed on anyone who tried to cross the area.
The monster was reputed to be very strong and had killed about a hundred men. It was also rumored that it had some fog-like properties, hence the name.
So just before they stepped into the monster's resting ground, everyone had some medicine and bound their wounds if any.
Jowy had a few scratches; Bolgan was fine but Riou had managed to get a deep cut on his chest by a wild warthog which had suddenly charged towards Eilie during a frenzied fight. Eilie hadn't noticed the rampaging bull-like beast but Riou had.
~Sometime ago~
He had come in the nick of time and attacked the warthog, both tonfars swinging and that had ended its life. Nevertheless, the beast's body still had momentum and its horns had perforated Riou's light leather armor. After pushing the corpse back, Riou grimaced and poured a little alcohol on the wound and bound it with a piece of cloth. As he looked up, he could see Eilie gazing down at him.
"Thank y-you," she had managed to say with difficulty, her cheeks turning a little red, "for saving my life."
Feeling himself becoming embarrassed, Riou had eked out a ,"You're welcome."
For a minute or two, both remained looking into each other's eyes.
*Wow, she's beautiful. I wonder if... no way* Riou had wondered silently, as he looked into Eilie's dark and mysterious eyes.
*He saved my life. Does that mean he also... no way* Eilie's virgin heart had beat wildly in her bosom.
*This is too good to be real. It must be a dream. But I don't want to wake up!* Both wished, but since when do wishes come true?
"AHEM!" Rina had loudly cleared her throat.
The two dreamers had woken up to see that Bolgan and Jowy were watching them with confused expressions while Rina held a mischievous but knowing smile.
They shared one last glance and again moved on towards their destination, the Mist Monster.
~Now~
And now they were here. Riou had quietly bandaged the deep gash with another piece of clean cloth. Everyone stood up with him and got ready for battle.
They walked into the clearing; there was fog everywhere.
Suddenly all the fog seemed to collect in one place and lo behold, there was the infamous Mist Monster!!!
It was whitish in color with a tinge of grey in a few places. It had two arms and one head. Its abdomen tapered off below the waist.
*Alright now, this was it: his first major fight. Grandpa Genkaku, I'll make you proud. Please watch over me and let me be victorious so that Nanami won't be alone anymore. Oh and please let me protect Eilie too* (AN: Riou's thoughts)
Riou swung his arms and his tonfars swirled until they clicked into place.
*This is it. No turning back now. Just this last creature and we'll be in Kyaro*
Jowy twirled his staff and got into stance.
*Heh, stupid monster. Bolgan beat you. Bolgan strong. Heh*
Bolgan tightened his belt, lest his pants fall off (that one time when it had happened was really embarrassing for him).
*So you think he is cute, eh little sister? Well then, I'll make sure you'll be able to see his cheery face again*
Rina played with a few knives and mumbled some spells to get her magic rune ready.
*Please God, protect Riou.*
Eilie glanced at Riou's face, praying that he would be fine and took out some deadly-looking blades from her belt.
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There!
So how was this?
Might not be able to update for a week 'cuz I have my exams :(
Review if you think its good and needs continuing!
Sensible/critical flames also okay.
