Return of Anemos
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Chapter 10 - Return to Vale
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Zeus entered the small house, his mind lost in thought. He had orders and had to carry them out, but he still couldn't help but wonder if he should. True, they needed a spy in the so-called village of Vale, but why Isaac? Zeus wanted to interrogate the newest citizen of Anemia, wanted to know how he had beaten Robin, wanted to know whose side he was really on...
...Sadly, the upper echilon were not ones that liked to be kept waiting...
Entering the house, he saw Hamma and Isaac eating bowls of some form of soup. Stepping towards a chair, he turned to Hamma. "Would you excuse us, Hamma?"
He stared at Isaac, hoping to get some hint of his feelings from his face. But aside from him closing his eyes as Hamma walked out the door, his face was blank.
And it dawned on Zeus just how Isaac had beaten Robin.
"So, Isaac. How long have you had you power?"
Isaac's poker face was quickly replaced with a stunned stare. Apparently, he didn't expect anyone to pick up on it. "How did...?"
"I wasn't sure, but when Hamma walked out, you shut your eyes until she left. Probably haven't perfected your abilities yet."
At a loss for words, Isaac simply stared. *So he has somehow learned HOW to do it, he just hasn't mastered it yet...*
"Isaac, we need for you to go to Vale and act as a... location guide."
"How's that?"
Zeus frowned. He hadn't liked the plan, and telling it only reminded him of the idiocy of those in power.
"You will be sent to Vale to travel with your former friends," he said, staring at Isaac's face. He didn't like to put it that way, but that was his instructions. "And since we enriched the healing salve that you drank with psynergetic shards, we will be able to track their movements through you."
"And what's to stop me from warning them?"
*Here we go...* This was the part that infuriated Zeus the most, largely because of the cowardice involved. "If we find signs of treachury, we will kill Hamma."
Isaac's eyes widened in horror, and Zeus noted the sudden flare of psynergy usage. "It is of no use right now to contact her. They have already taken her away to a safe house until you fulfil your quest." He stared at Isaac's face, noticing the angry look in his eyes. *Damn it. Why couln't they have done something that didn't require angering him? Idiots!*
Isaac continued to stare at him, obviously his mind in turmoil. "When do I leave?"
"As soon as you are ready." He stood up and walked towards the door, knowing that Isaac's mind was probably trying to read his as best as he could. "For what it's worth, I didn't want this plan to be used, Isaac."
Though he didn't see it, he heard Isaac whirling around, apparently trying to read his physical actions. Not that he would get much, as he was already walking through the door.
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*Damn...*
Isaac couldn't believe what he had been told. The Anemians wanted him to spy on his own friends, and worse yet, keep his love locked away somewhere until he was done. And just when would he be done? The task that they gave him could last for years!
Taking a deep breath, Isaac let his mind ease his tightened muscles. It wouldn't do him any good to let his anger control him right now. He would do this horror of a task, and he would make sure that those that asked this of him pay when their time came. And the sooner that happened, the better.
Picking up his spoon, he ate. No sense traveling on an empty stomach...
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Mia stared at Megan, listening to her request. Having not seen her former apprentice in some time, Mia was both surprised and pleased to see that she had grown into a smart and attractive young woman. And her reason of visiting was equally as stunning.
"Justin and I would like your blessing to get married, and if you would name our child!"
Mia hugged her apprentice, happy for her. She was glad that her students were doing well, and to know that they had decided to marry was enough to make her grin ear to ear. She had wished that Justin would come too, if only to see how he had grown. But as Megan pointed out, he had to stay, in case something happened...
[Something has...]
Whirling around, Mia tried to find the owner of the... what? She had "heard" the voice earlier, but she didn't know who or what used it... Until she saw the massive hulk of a mutation staring towards her, making its way towards both her and Megan.
Megan stared at it, horrified, though of what Mia wasn't certain. "What do you mean?"
[The town you call Imil has fallen to Anemia. Only a few have survived the army's att-]
"WHAT? DID JUSTIN SURVIVE?"
Though Mia didn't say anything, she silently knew what Justin's face was, even before the creature "spoke" again...
[He does not live on...]
Mia immediately rushed to her former student, placing her hands around her. Megan exploded in tears, sobbing on Mia's robes. Megan's cries were loud enough that Mia barely noticed the creature shrieking at something...
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The first thing Isaac saw upon emerging from his teleport was a massive creature bearing down on him. What it was or what it was doing in Vale, Isaac did not know. What he did know was that the screaming the creature was making was a sign that he was about to become a corpse.
Backflipping, he tried to catch the beast's feet in a chunk of earth, only to watch the thing step effortlessly past the trap. Shooting blasts of rock crystals, Isaac's eyes widened as his attacks were... absorbed? How the...?
He was shocked to hear Alex hollaring, and even more shocked to see the monster suddenly stop, seeming to throw a glare at Alex. Taking a breather, he watched the creature, wondering if it would attack again...
Was it his imagination, or did he hear someone talking in his mind?
He saw Alex and Jenna walking towards him. Watching the creature, he slowly walked towards them. "Hello, Jenna. Alex."
"Isaac..." Jenna seemed almost...pale. What?
Alex was the next to speak. "Isaac, we heard that Contigo fell and was taken over. How did you...?"
Swallowing, Isaac pondered what he should tell them. Truth? They might believe that, but it would put Hamma in danger. Make up a story? Possibly convince them and probably keep Hamma out of harm. But for how long...?
"Alex, Jenna, is there a place where we can talk? ALL of us?" he said, glaring at the beast... or whatever it was...
They excanged glances, and nodded, gesturing for him to follow. How he would explain this, he did not know...
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Forgotten Souls has brought to my attention that the story is very dark right now. A few scenes are coming up that will be a bit lighter than the past couple of chapters. Including this dark chapter... ... ... Does anyone think I went too far with the death of Megan's fiance?
Anyway, to the reviews!
LilAnimeGamer - Thanks!
Elderberry EKE - Thanks!
SpasticDjinn - Sorry you don't like the pairings, but thanks for the reviews!
Gay Witch - After this one, I don't know bout Nani... *laughs* All will be revealed soon... or later... or...I dunno, eventually I guess... Thanks!
SirGecko - I won't quit, but you need to read the whole story of RoA again to get most of the twists. And doing so late at night is not advised. Trust me, that's how I got lost in part of the Mario and Luigi parts... Oh well... *cough* Thanks for the review!
Forgotten Souls - As you have noticed, he has the abilities, but has little control with them. And will I kill Feihzi? No comment. But I will say this - Ivan and Feihzi will suffer from here on out for a bit... =D Or will they? =D No comment... ^_^ Imilia will be explained in a future chapter, but suffice it to say that Imilia is more than a city... And about the review length... Almost... Mine were longer in terms of space; you MIGHT have outdone me in word count... Oh well...
darkness127 - ? No offense, but I had to read this four times to understand what you were saying. What's with the das? They make you sound dumb. No offense, but that's how it sounds. Thanks for the reviews though!
Next time... Do I want to give off info on next time? ... Isaac's story of why he is in Imil is told, and Ivan recieves a visit... And learns that lying can have dire consequinces... =D
REVIEW!!!
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Chapter 10 - Return to Vale
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Zeus entered the small house, his mind lost in thought. He had orders and had to carry them out, but he still couldn't help but wonder if he should. True, they needed a spy in the so-called village of Vale, but why Isaac? Zeus wanted to interrogate the newest citizen of Anemia, wanted to know how he had beaten Robin, wanted to know whose side he was really on...
...Sadly, the upper echilon were not ones that liked to be kept waiting...
Entering the house, he saw Hamma and Isaac eating bowls of some form of soup. Stepping towards a chair, he turned to Hamma. "Would you excuse us, Hamma?"
He stared at Isaac, hoping to get some hint of his feelings from his face. But aside from him closing his eyes as Hamma walked out the door, his face was blank.
And it dawned on Zeus just how Isaac had beaten Robin.
"So, Isaac. How long have you had you power?"
Isaac's poker face was quickly replaced with a stunned stare. Apparently, he didn't expect anyone to pick up on it. "How did...?"
"I wasn't sure, but when Hamma walked out, you shut your eyes until she left. Probably haven't perfected your abilities yet."
At a loss for words, Isaac simply stared. *So he has somehow learned HOW to do it, he just hasn't mastered it yet...*
"Isaac, we need for you to go to Vale and act as a... location guide."
"How's that?"
Zeus frowned. He hadn't liked the plan, and telling it only reminded him of the idiocy of those in power.
"You will be sent to Vale to travel with your former friends," he said, staring at Isaac's face. He didn't like to put it that way, but that was his instructions. "And since we enriched the healing salve that you drank with psynergetic shards, we will be able to track their movements through you."
"And what's to stop me from warning them?"
*Here we go...* This was the part that infuriated Zeus the most, largely because of the cowardice involved. "If we find signs of treachury, we will kill Hamma."
Isaac's eyes widened in horror, and Zeus noted the sudden flare of psynergy usage. "It is of no use right now to contact her. They have already taken her away to a safe house until you fulfil your quest." He stared at Isaac's face, noticing the angry look in his eyes. *Damn it. Why couln't they have done something that didn't require angering him? Idiots!*
Isaac continued to stare at him, obviously his mind in turmoil. "When do I leave?"
"As soon as you are ready." He stood up and walked towards the door, knowing that Isaac's mind was probably trying to read his as best as he could. "For what it's worth, I didn't want this plan to be used, Isaac."
Though he didn't see it, he heard Isaac whirling around, apparently trying to read his physical actions. Not that he would get much, as he was already walking through the door.
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*Damn...*
Isaac couldn't believe what he had been told. The Anemians wanted him to spy on his own friends, and worse yet, keep his love locked away somewhere until he was done. And just when would he be done? The task that they gave him could last for years!
Taking a deep breath, Isaac let his mind ease his tightened muscles. It wouldn't do him any good to let his anger control him right now. He would do this horror of a task, and he would make sure that those that asked this of him pay when their time came. And the sooner that happened, the better.
Picking up his spoon, he ate. No sense traveling on an empty stomach...
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Mia stared at Megan, listening to her request. Having not seen her former apprentice in some time, Mia was both surprised and pleased to see that she had grown into a smart and attractive young woman. And her reason of visiting was equally as stunning.
"Justin and I would like your blessing to get married, and if you would name our child!"
Mia hugged her apprentice, happy for her. She was glad that her students were doing well, and to know that they had decided to marry was enough to make her grin ear to ear. She had wished that Justin would come too, if only to see how he had grown. But as Megan pointed out, he had to stay, in case something happened...
[Something has...]
Whirling around, Mia tried to find the owner of the... what? She had "heard" the voice earlier, but she didn't know who or what used it... Until she saw the massive hulk of a mutation staring towards her, making its way towards both her and Megan.
Megan stared at it, horrified, though of what Mia wasn't certain. "What do you mean?"
[The town you call Imil has fallen to Anemia. Only a few have survived the army's att-]
"WHAT? DID JUSTIN SURVIVE?"
Though Mia didn't say anything, she silently knew what Justin's face was, even before the creature "spoke" again...
[He does not live on...]
Mia immediately rushed to her former student, placing her hands around her. Megan exploded in tears, sobbing on Mia's robes. Megan's cries were loud enough that Mia barely noticed the creature shrieking at something...
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The first thing Isaac saw upon emerging from his teleport was a massive creature bearing down on him. What it was or what it was doing in Vale, Isaac did not know. What he did know was that the screaming the creature was making was a sign that he was about to become a corpse.
Backflipping, he tried to catch the beast's feet in a chunk of earth, only to watch the thing step effortlessly past the trap. Shooting blasts of rock crystals, Isaac's eyes widened as his attacks were... absorbed? How the...?
He was shocked to hear Alex hollaring, and even more shocked to see the monster suddenly stop, seeming to throw a glare at Alex. Taking a breather, he watched the creature, wondering if it would attack again...
Was it his imagination, or did he hear someone talking in his mind?
He saw Alex and Jenna walking towards him. Watching the creature, he slowly walked towards them. "Hello, Jenna. Alex."
"Isaac..." Jenna seemed almost...pale. What?
Alex was the next to speak. "Isaac, we heard that Contigo fell and was taken over. How did you...?"
Swallowing, Isaac pondered what he should tell them. Truth? They might believe that, but it would put Hamma in danger. Make up a story? Possibly convince them and probably keep Hamma out of harm. But for how long...?
"Alex, Jenna, is there a place where we can talk? ALL of us?" he said, glaring at the beast... or whatever it was...
They excanged glances, and nodded, gesturing for him to follow. How he would explain this, he did not know...
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Forgotten Souls has brought to my attention that the story is very dark right now. A few scenes are coming up that will be a bit lighter than the past couple of chapters. Including this dark chapter... ... ... Does anyone think I went too far with the death of Megan's fiance?
Anyway, to the reviews!
LilAnimeGamer - Thanks!
Elderberry EKE - Thanks!
SpasticDjinn - Sorry you don't like the pairings, but thanks for the reviews!
Gay Witch - After this one, I don't know bout Nani... *laughs* All will be revealed soon... or later... or...I dunno, eventually I guess... Thanks!
SirGecko - I won't quit, but you need to read the whole story of RoA again to get most of the twists. And doing so late at night is not advised. Trust me, that's how I got lost in part of the Mario and Luigi parts... Oh well... *cough* Thanks for the review!
Forgotten Souls - As you have noticed, he has the abilities, but has little control with them. And will I kill Feihzi? No comment. But I will say this - Ivan and Feihzi will suffer from here on out for a bit... =D Or will they? =D No comment... ^_^ Imilia will be explained in a future chapter, but suffice it to say that Imilia is more than a city... And about the review length... Almost... Mine were longer in terms of space; you MIGHT have outdone me in word count... Oh well...
darkness127 - ? No offense, but I had to read this four times to understand what you were saying. What's with the das? They make you sound dumb. No offense, but that's how it sounds. Thanks for the reviews though!
Next time... Do I want to give off info on next time? ... Isaac's story of why he is in Imil is told, and Ivan recieves a visit... And learns that lying can have dire consequinces... =D
REVIEW!!!