Breath of Fire II : The Gathering

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Disclaimer :

Death's Head - I don't own Breath of Fire II, and never will. I only own a official copy of the game.

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At the ruins :

Bow was standing outside the ruins. He was cleaning his crossbow when he saw something familiar.

A trio of battle-weary fighters walked up the path to the ruin. Bow smiled when he recognised one of them.

"Ryu!!! Where have you been?"

"I`ve been busy Bow." Ryu said "Allow me to introduce to you the gladiator Katt and the gladiator`s trainer, Rand."

Both of them stepped forward and greeted Bow.

Soon after a meal of roasted venison Rand offered to stay and help with repairs alongside Bow. Katt and Ryu decided it would be best if they went back out and went after the true thief, who had framed Bow, from Hometown.

After packing away a pouch of rations and taking three deerskins of water, Ryu and Katt left the ruins, on their way back to Hometown.

"I hope they find the thief, for your sake Bow." Rand said to him.

Bow turned and looked at him "Rand, I told Ryu that I think the thief is his long-lost twin sister."

"But didn`t you tell Katt and myself that he had lost his father and sister ten years ago?"

"Yes he did. But he has alway`s hunted down any leads about them, but he`s always come up with a loss. Until now that is."

"Hey you two, get back to work." Niro ordered.

"Okay Niro. Let`s go Rand."

"Take the lead Bow."

Both Bow and Rand walked back into the old house to begin repairs.

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chapter three

In Hometown; outside the magic school :

"Ryu, you didn`t tell me that there was a magic school here."

"I didn`t think you`d be interested."

"I`ve always wanted to learn magic, you know."

"Perhaps they can teach you some."

Katt smiled "Let`s find out."

As Ryu and Katt walked up to the gates three hoodlums were flung into the gate. The gate smashed outwards.

One of the hoods turned and glared at his tormentor "We`ll be back Nina."

The hoods turned and fled.

The magic-user was at her limit, as she fell forward Ryu caught her.

"Whoa there. Take it easy. You`re alright now." Ryu said as he picked her up gently in his arms "C`mon Katt let`s go in."

As Katt opened the doors Ryu carried the young magic-user up the stairs to the schools principal`s office.

"What do you want?" The principal asked as Katt opened the door for Ryu as he carried the girl in. His eyes widened when he saw her." Quick bring her here immediately."

Ryu obeyed.

The principal cast a spell and then the girl woke up.

"Mina!! They`ve taken her!!"

As Ryu was about to say something the door flew opened.

Standing there was a hood.

"Well Nina, if you want to see you dear sister alive again come with me now!!"

Ryu drew his sword. Also the look on his face could`ve frozen lava. Katt had her staff out ready to thump the hood`s head. Nina`s face hardened like stone.

"I`ll go with you only to get my sister back."

"Of course." The hood smiled.

As Nina passed Ryu she looked into his eyes, her own eyes flashed briefly. Ryu's eyes reflected the flash. She then gave him a pendent.

As Nina and the hood left, Ryu held up the pendent. It was half a pendent. He turned and looked at the principal and showed him the pendent.

"That pendent will allow you to follow Nina no matter where she is. It will also work the other way around too."

Ryu placed the pendent on the chain he wore around his neck.

"Don`t worry sir. We`ll get her back. I promise." Ryu said solemnly.

The principal nodded "Tell Nina she must be true to her heart, for she will find her soul mate that way. And she must remain by that person`s side no matter what happens. Also give her this," he knelt down and picked up a chest "Inside is a sword and shield she must give to her mate. Also there is equipment inside for her and..."

"Let me guess 'her mate'?"

The principal handed the chest over and nodded.

"Okay Katt, let`s go and rescue Nina."

"Also, remind Nina of this : to recharge your magic level quickly, the mouth to mouth method is the most efficient way to restore it. Good luck."

"As long as I get to kick some butt," Katt smiled sarcastically "I`m ready."

"Let`s do it."

Both Ryu and Katt left Hometown and, following the pendent, to a cave, both of them stepped in.

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Death's Head - Another chapter soon. R&R please.