Hi!!! It's me again with a new chapter. I'm kind of sad because I failed
something at school. And I'm on exams week.!!!!! Any way I´ll do my best.
I wanted to thank Kiraa for the review I received, it really helped me a lot writing this chapter.
Well, here it is, enjoy! Rayearth belongs to CLAMP.
The Quest
Chapter Four: Monsters
A young man with brown hair walked through the forest. He was wearing a black cloak and carrying some fruits in a basket.
"I hope Hikaru won't get in many problems." He said sighing looking around. His green eyes looked everywhere, he knew perfectly well that those woods were dangerous. He was about to eat one of the fruits when suddenly he hear a big roar. A monster was hunting. He didn't know why, but he suddenly had the urge of going and see if everything was all right. He jumped up to a tree and started running toward the sound's direction.
When he finally got there, he saw a monster attacking a man with green hair. The young boy gasped, the man was carrying a woman on his arms, the wouldn't make it. He closed his eyes and conjured a star inside a circle. "Monster I Summon thee!" a big monster with humanoid appearance, bird head and brown feathers appeared from the circle.
Ferio tried to evade all the slashes the monster was making but he was very tired. He had run in hopes of getting rid of the monster or find a way to make a trap or something, but he found nothing. To make things worse, Fuu was unconscious and that limited him greatly. "Think Ferio, think!" he told to himself, when out of nowhere, a brown monster appeared and started fighting the monster . Ferio watched the battle until finally the brown monster made the other one to flea. Ferio looked puzzled at the huge bird. "T..thank you." He stammered approaching nervously to their savior. The monster gave a squeaky noise. Ferio smiled. "I'll take that as a 'you are welcome'". The bird suddenly looked up at a bench of a tree. Ferio saw a young man with brown hair watching him from above. "So, he is your master." He said to the creature. The monster nodded. Ferio looked up again. "Hey! Thanks a lot!" he yelled. The young man looked down at Ferio. He must be two or three years older than him. 'He must be twenty.' He thought. He was wearing clothes that clearly showed he was a bard. Green hair, golden eyes, two scars, one on the bridge of his nose and the other one on his left cheek shaped as an x. 'He looks like a nice man.' The boy thought. The woman he was holding should be his age, eighteen. Golden hair. She was wearing strange clothes, a dark green dress with a black band at her waist. The dress had a royal symbol on the chest. Two eagles holding a crown. The symbol was white. He recognized the emblem but decided they were good people.
Ferio thought the boy should be very shy. He got of the tree and approached the couple. "It was nothing. Is she all right?" he said pointing at Fuu with the head. Ferio looked down at her. She was very pale. "I don't know what happened to her, but I think she is tired, I'm not sure. My name is Ferio, she is Fuu." "I'm Ascot. You say you aren't sure?" "Well, I've heard that people that use magic have to rest sometimes when they exceed, but you should know better." "Yes, when you use it too much." Ascot touched her forehead and closed his eyes. "You are right, she needs some rest." Ferio sighed with relief. "Thank goodness." Ferio looked at Fuu, he was really worried she had something worse. "You are in trouble; aren't you?" Ascot said looking straight at Ferio. His golden eyes saw his green for the first time. "What do you mean? We were just attacked by a monster." Ferio said smiling. Ascot smiled and pointed at Fuu's emblem. Ferio looked at it. "Well.....maybe we have some issues." "She's your friend?" Ascot asked. Ferio looked at Ascot. "Yeah." He said starting to walk back. If that guy thought he could tun them to the soldiers he was wrong. "I meant, that maybe you'd like to come my house. She needs to rest and so you do. The forest is dangerous and you'll just get into more trouble. I am not trying to betray you or anything. Though you don't have to come if you don't want to." Ferio turned around and looked at Ascot's eyes. He could tell he wasn't lying. "You mean you don't care who she is?" Ascot smiled at him. "Not at all."
Ferio looked into Ascot's house. It was a very cozy place. In fact he and Ascot had similar houses. Ferio didn't had just one place to live. But he had his favorite place. It was a tree house he made himself. It didn't had any furniture, but still cozy. For Ferio it was still what he could call true home. Ascot's house was too on a tree, well it was really in the tree. Form the outside it was just a huge tree, but it had nothing in the inside, that's where his house was. It had a bed, a table with three chairs, a bookshelf with lots of books and place to make some fire. There were some animals and tiny monster inside the house, it was obvious they lived there. All of them seemed to care for Ascot.
Fuu was sleeping on Ascot's bed while he prepared something to eat. Ferio looked at Fuu. "I'm a sorcerer from Kiam." Ferio remembered her saying so. Kiam was trying to conquer Forania. But Ferio couldn't care less. He was a rouge that had always survived by his own. If Kiam conquered Forania for him there would be no difference, he'll just survive as he had always done.
"What were you doing in this woods? They are pretty dangerous." Ascot said as he served some food to Ferio. "I know. I've been here before. It was a mistake." He said playing with the soup with the spoon. "You are escaping?" ascot said while eating his meal with a small animal on his lap. "Yep, well, we already escaped." "You are lucky. Guards don't usually come this far." There was a moment of silence. "What are you doing all alone in here?" Ferio asked finishing his soup. Ascot stared at his plate. "I'm not alone, I live with my friends." Ferio understood the monster were his friends. "What about your family?" "They made me leave when they found out I was a summoner." Ferio stared at Ascot. He felt very identified with him. Though they were not the same, Ascot was innocent and caring. He on the other hand.... "Sorry." He said. Ascot smiled. "It's okay, I've already learned to deal with it. What about you?" "I'm just a bard." He said "What about her?" "I know little. She is a sorceress form Kiam. I...I just met her at prison." Ascot looked at her and then to Ferio. "But you care for her. She should be all right." "I know. Ascot. Why do you help us?" Ascot looked at Ferio. "Because I trust you. I know I don't even know you, but it's something I have. Beside my friends think you are good people, and they never are mistaken. You needed help." Ferio smiled and yawned. "It must be cool to speak with them." Ascot gave a very big smile. "Yes it is."
Next morning, Ferio woke up in a chair beside the bed. Fuu was still sleeping. Through the night she had nightmares, but she never woke up. Ferio became very worried and asked Ascot if she was really okay. He said that she needed more rest. 'More?' Ferio thought. He looked around. Ascot was no where to be found. Some of his friends were there. Ferio stretched his arms and yawned. He remembered Ascot telling him that he would go for some food and clothes to the nearest town. He must had left early.
"She can't go around Forania with those clothes." Ascot said that night. Ferio agreed and asked Ascot to buy some clothes for the two of them. Ferio didn't have money but Ascot lend some.
Ferio looked back at Fuu. He couldn't say what but he felt something very strange around her. For instance, he had helped her more than once and decided to risk his own life just to save her. That was not like him and he wondered why he was doing all those things for her. 'We've just met.' He thought while looking at her. 'But you are really beautiful.' He thought taking some hair off her eyes. She then opened them.
She stared at Ferio and smiled. He helped her sit. "I was starting to worry." He said sitting on the bed just beside her. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." "It's okay. It wasn't your fault. Are you feeling fine?" "Yes, thank you ....maybe a little bit dizzy, but I'll be fine." Ferio gave her a smile and for some reason made her blush. "You look very pretty when you blush." He said rubbing his head. This made her blush even more. She tried to look around and change subject. She found herself in a strange place. "Where are we?" she asked not looking at him. "This is Ascot's house. He helped us in the forest." "Oh....I hope he aren't bothering him." She said now looking at her hands on her lap. "It's okay. He is really a nice guy. You'll find out. He went to town for some clothes. We both agreed you couldn't be wearing that uniform of yours." He said pointing at her white emblem. She looked at it too. She had forgotten for some minutes who she was. She was a soldier form a country that was trying to invade Ferio's. This thought made her heart hurt. Ferio saw her change of mood. She was sad again. Like when he met her. "Are you all right?" he asked touching her forehead. "Yes I'm fine. Thank you." She replied not looking at him. "What are your plans?" he asked still touching her forehead as trying to make sure she was fine. She bit her lip. She didn't know for sure what to do. When she was captured she was sure they'll kill her. But now she was free. Her duty was to return, report and continue fighting for her people. The thought of death appeared bright and tempting in her mind. Ferio grabbed her hand. She looked at him and realized it was not only her hate for war what made her not wanting to return. Those eyes... "I...I should go back." she stammered returning her gaze to her hands. Ferio frowned. "Are you sure?" "Yes." She lied. "Really?" he asked again. "What makes you doubt me?" she asked still looking down. He took her chin carefully and made her look at him. "Your eyes." He said very softly. She looked at him tears starting to gather in her eyes. He hugged her and she placed her head on his chest, tears flowing freely now. She'd never cried with someone before. She always cried alone and she made sure no one ever noticed she cried. She didn't want to made them worry. But now, there she was, crying in his arms, and she couldn't explain why. He looked at her and made a decision. 'Eagle will have to wait.' He cleaned her face of the tears with his finger. "I'll help you whatever is your decision ." he said and smiled. She gave him a weak smile and was about to protest when a fluffy wite thing jumped on them. "MOKONA!"
Ascot walked in a very crowded street. He carried a bag. He had already bought Ferio's outfit, but hadn't gotten Fuu's. 'I don't even know her size.' He thought while looking for a store. He rubbed his eyes. He barely slept last night. He and Ferio talked of almost everything, about the monsters and the war and even about some funny thongs that happened to them in other times. Ascot spoke about his family and friends but Ferio always turned away the subject if it concerned his family. Ferio didn't answered him when he asked what was he doing at prison. He shook his head and continued walking. He soon found a store and a dress for Fuu. He wasn't sure it would fit her but at least it was something. He got out of the store to see a crowd of people hearing a man. He was obviously a high soldier. He had silver hair and golden eyes. He spoke of war. "Kiam thought they could defeat us but they were wrong. Know that we have capture their princess they'll soon surrender!" He said as the people started shouting happily. Ascot frowned. 'They captured their princess? That was dangerous. But perhaps he was right and war would stop.' "Will attack with everything and show them who deserves to reign all over this world!" the man shouted again gaining more people on his side. Ascot didn't like the sound of that. If war could be over then ,why did they wanted to fight? He saw a man in black armor beside he man who was speaking. He had long black hair and was very serious. For some reason he remembered him of someone. "He's Lantis' older brother." A young female voce spoke form behind. He turned to see a red headed girl smiling at him. "Hikaru! You had me worried!" Ascot said looking at the girl. She looked like she was a girl, but in fact she was already eighteen. "I'm sorry Asco-kun. But I couldn't let poor Mokona on the hands of tat evil witch." She said smiling all the time. Ascot sweatdroped. "You mean... ?" he said and she nodded hiding something behind her. "Oh goodness." He said trying to look behind her when a fluffy white thing appeared form behind her and jumped into his arms. Ascot wasn't that pleased. "Mokona.You are back." He said. Hikaru was smiling and seemed to be very happy. "I know it really is a mess and that has destroyed your works more than once. But we can't let a friend alone." Said Hikaru patting Mokona. Ascot smiled. She was right. "Okay, okay. It's all right. I really kind of missed it." He said and Mokona jumped even more happily. Ascot smiled and looked back at the soldiers. "So, that's Zagato." He said "Yeap! Lantis is not very happy at him. I think they argued this morning, it was about the war." She said patting Mokona. "The war?" "Lantis said that our soldiers captured Kiam's princess. But you know his never liked wars." "Well, he's not the only one." "I know." She looked at Zagato. "But it seems Zagato is very pleased." Ascot nodded. "Who's the man with him?" Ascot asked. "His name is Innouva. He is an old friend of Zagato." "I see." He watched the soldiers for a last time. "Lets go. I want to introduce you someone." Hikaru jumped exited and followed her friend.
On the gates of the town's exist were some soldiers. They seemed to be posting the news. Ascot read them. It mentioned the captured of the Kiam princess, the names of the men that had died the day before and at the bottom... Ascot gasped. "Reward: Two prisoners form the capital had escaped...." Ascot grabbed Hikaru's wrist and ran toward the woods.
"MOKONA!" Fuu and Ferio watched the strange creature in front of them. "Don't be scaring people like that." Said a young girl with red hair and red eyes. She smiled at them. "Hi! My name is Hikaru. Nice to meet you!" She said giving them a big smile. Fuu smiled too and gave a small bow. "I'm Fuu Hououji. Nice to meet you Hikaru –san." "I'm Ferio." He stood and got near Ascot. "Fuu this is Ascot." "Ascot- san, thank you very much for what you've done for us." Said Fuu bowing again. Ascot smiled. "It was really nothing." And he remembered he had their clothes. He took the bag and got two packages from it. He gave one to Fuu and other one to Ferio. Both of them thanked him and went to change. In the meantime Ascot explained their situation to Hikaru. Ferio's outfit was a pale green long shirt that has a little bit longer than his waist and black pants.. Fuu's was a simple pale green dress. Ascot was happy to find out it fitted her perfectly. "Fuu –chan! You look very beautiful!" said Hikaru looking at her. Ferio agreed. And they made Fuu blush a little bit. Ascot smiled but then remembered. He had to tell something important to them. "There's is something you need to know." Fuu and Ferio turned to look at him. "What is it?" asked Ferio. "They've already posted a reward for you two." Fuu looked worried at Ferio. She didn't want to get any of them in trouble. Ferio looked at her. "We still don't know what we'll do. But it is sure we need to get out of here." Ferio started to walk to the other side of the room. Ascot looked at him. "You can't. They've put a lot of security. And you know this forest is surrounded by towns. You'll have to wait." "They could escape in two days. There won't be many guards around this place." Said Hikaru playing with Mokona. "How do you know?" asked Ferio. "I'm friend of the captain of the southern part of Forania." She said smiling. "Don't worry, he is friend." Ascot said. "Why will they let this part unguarded? Asked Fuu. "Because they are going to the capital, since they captured Kiam's princess..." Fuu let go the glass she was holding. The three of them stared at her. Fuu got near Hikaru. "You say they've captured the princess?" she said trying to calm herself. Hikaru nodded sadly. Fuu turned around closing her eyes and clenching her fist. "Umi-san."
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King Stephen looked at the woman in front of him and smiled.
I wanted to thank Kiraa for the review I received, it really helped me a lot writing this chapter.
Well, here it is, enjoy! Rayearth belongs to CLAMP.
The Quest
Chapter Four: Monsters
A young man with brown hair walked through the forest. He was wearing a black cloak and carrying some fruits in a basket.
"I hope Hikaru won't get in many problems." He said sighing looking around. His green eyes looked everywhere, he knew perfectly well that those woods were dangerous. He was about to eat one of the fruits when suddenly he hear a big roar. A monster was hunting. He didn't know why, but he suddenly had the urge of going and see if everything was all right. He jumped up to a tree and started running toward the sound's direction.
When he finally got there, he saw a monster attacking a man with green hair. The young boy gasped, the man was carrying a woman on his arms, the wouldn't make it. He closed his eyes and conjured a star inside a circle. "Monster I Summon thee!" a big monster with humanoid appearance, bird head and brown feathers appeared from the circle.
Ferio tried to evade all the slashes the monster was making but he was very tired. He had run in hopes of getting rid of the monster or find a way to make a trap or something, but he found nothing. To make things worse, Fuu was unconscious and that limited him greatly. "Think Ferio, think!" he told to himself, when out of nowhere, a brown monster appeared and started fighting the monster . Ferio watched the battle until finally the brown monster made the other one to flea. Ferio looked puzzled at the huge bird. "T..thank you." He stammered approaching nervously to their savior. The monster gave a squeaky noise. Ferio smiled. "I'll take that as a 'you are welcome'". The bird suddenly looked up at a bench of a tree. Ferio saw a young man with brown hair watching him from above. "So, he is your master." He said to the creature. The monster nodded. Ferio looked up again. "Hey! Thanks a lot!" he yelled. The young man looked down at Ferio. He must be two or three years older than him. 'He must be twenty.' He thought. He was wearing clothes that clearly showed he was a bard. Green hair, golden eyes, two scars, one on the bridge of his nose and the other one on his left cheek shaped as an x. 'He looks like a nice man.' The boy thought. The woman he was holding should be his age, eighteen. Golden hair. She was wearing strange clothes, a dark green dress with a black band at her waist. The dress had a royal symbol on the chest. Two eagles holding a crown. The symbol was white. He recognized the emblem but decided they were good people.
Ferio thought the boy should be very shy. He got of the tree and approached the couple. "It was nothing. Is she all right?" he said pointing at Fuu with the head. Ferio looked down at her. She was very pale. "I don't know what happened to her, but I think she is tired, I'm not sure. My name is Ferio, she is Fuu." "I'm Ascot. You say you aren't sure?" "Well, I've heard that people that use magic have to rest sometimes when they exceed, but you should know better." "Yes, when you use it too much." Ascot touched her forehead and closed his eyes. "You are right, she needs some rest." Ferio sighed with relief. "Thank goodness." Ferio looked at Fuu, he was really worried she had something worse. "You are in trouble; aren't you?" Ascot said looking straight at Ferio. His golden eyes saw his green for the first time. "What do you mean? We were just attacked by a monster." Ferio said smiling. Ascot smiled and pointed at Fuu's emblem. Ferio looked at it. "Well.....maybe we have some issues." "She's your friend?" Ascot asked. Ferio looked at Ascot. "Yeah." He said starting to walk back. If that guy thought he could tun them to the soldiers he was wrong. "I meant, that maybe you'd like to come my house. She needs to rest and so you do. The forest is dangerous and you'll just get into more trouble. I am not trying to betray you or anything. Though you don't have to come if you don't want to." Ferio turned around and looked at Ascot's eyes. He could tell he wasn't lying. "You mean you don't care who she is?" Ascot smiled at him. "Not at all."
Ferio looked into Ascot's house. It was a very cozy place. In fact he and Ascot had similar houses. Ferio didn't had just one place to live. But he had his favorite place. It was a tree house he made himself. It didn't had any furniture, but still cozy. For Ferio it was still what he could call true home. Ascot's house was too on a tree, well it was really in the tree. Form the outside it was just a huge tree, but it had nothing in the inside, that's where his house was. It had a bed, a table with three chairs, a bookshelf with lots of books and place to make some fire. There were some animals and tiny monster inside the house, it was obvious they lived there. All of them seemed to care for Ascot.
Fuu was sleeping on Ascot's bed while he prepared something to eat. Ferio looked at Fuu. "I'm a sorcerer from Kiam." Ferio remembered her saying so. Kiam was trying to conquer Forania. But Ferio couldn't care less. He was a rouge that had always survived by his own. If Kiam conquered Forania for him there would be no difference, he'll just survive as he had always done.
"What were you doing in this woods? They are pretty dangerous." Ascot said as he served some food to Ferio. "I know. I've been here before. It was a mistake." He said playing with the soup with the spoon. "You are escaping?" ascot said while eating his meal with a small animal on his lap. "Yep, well, we already escaped." "You are lucky. Guards don't usually come this far." There was a moment of silence. "What are you doing all alone in here?" Ferio asked finishing his soup. Ascot stared at his plate. "I'm not alone, I live with my friends." Ferio understood the monster were his friends. "What about your family?" "They made me leave when they found out I was a summoner." Ferio stared at Ascot. He felt very identified with him. Though they were not the same, Ascot was innocent and caring. He on the other hand.... "Sorry." He said. Ascot smiled. "It's okay, I've already learned to deal with it. What about you?" "I'm just a bard." He said "What about her?" "I know little. She is a sorceress form Kiam. I...I just met her at prison." Ascot looked at her and then to Ferio. "But you care for her. She should be all right." "I know. Ascot. Why do you help us?" Ascot looked at Ferio. "Because I trust you. I know I don't even know you, but it's something I have. Beside my friends think you are good people, and they never are mistaken. You needed help." Ferio smiled and yawned. "It must be cool to speak with them." Ascot gave a very big smile. "Yes it is."
Next morning, Ferio woke up in a chair beside the bed. Fuu was still sleeping. Through the night she had nightmares, but she never woke up. Ferio became very worried and asked Ascot if she was really okay. He said that she needed more rest. 'More?' Ferio thought. He looked around. Ascot was no where to be found. Some of his friends were there. Ferio stretched his arms and yawned. He remembered Ascot telling him that he would go for some food and clothes to the nearest town. He must had left early.
"She can't go around Forania with those clothes." Ascot said that night. Ferio agreed and asked Ascot to buy some clothes for the two of them. Ferio didn't have money but Ascot lend some.
Ferio looked back at Fuu. He couldn't say what but he felt something very strange around her. For instance, he had helped her more than once and decided to risk his own life just to save her. That was not like him and he wondered why he was doing all those things for her. 'We've just met.' He thought while looking at her. 'But you are really beautiful.' He thought taking some hair off her eyes. She then opened them.
She stared at Ferio and smiled. He helped her sit. "I was starting to worry." He said sitting on the bed just beside her. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." "It's okay. It wasn't your fault. Are you feeling fine?" "Yes, thank you ....maybe a little bit dizzy, but I'll be fine." Ferio gave her a smile and for some reason made her blush. "You look very pretty when you blush." He said rubbing his head. This made her blush even more. She tried to look around and change subject. She found herself in a strange place. "Where are we?" she asked not looking at him. "This is Ascot's house. He helped us in the forest." "Oh....I hope he aren't bothering him." She said now looking at her hands on her lap. "It's okay. He is really a nice guy. You'll find out. He went to town for some clothes. We both agreed you couldn't be wearing that uniform of yours." He said pointing at her white emblem. She looked at it too. She had forgotten for some minutes who she was. She was a soldier form a country that was trying to invade Ferio's. This thought made her heart hurt. Ferio saw her change of mood. She was sad again. Like when he met her. "Are you all right?" he asked touching her forehead. "Yes I'm fine. Thank you." She replied not looking at him. "What are your plans?" he asked still touching her forehead as trying to make sure she was fine. She bit her lip. She didn't know for sure what to do. When she was captured she was sure they'll kill her. But now she was free. Her duty was to return, report and continue fighting for her people. The thought of death appeared bright and tempting in her mind. Ferio grabbed her hand. She looked at him and realized it was not only her hate for war what made her not wanting to return. Those eyes... "I...I should go back." she stammered returning her gaze to her hands. Ferio frowned. "Are you sure?" "Yes." She lied. "Really?" he asked again. "What makes you doubt me?" she asked still looking down. He took her chin carefully and made her look at him. "Your eyes." He said very softly. She looked at him tears starting to gather in her eyes. He hugged her and she placed her head on his chest, tears flowing freely now. She'd never cried with someone before. She always cried alone and she made sure no one ever noticed she cried. She didn't want to made them worry. But now, there she was, crying in his arms, and she couldn't explain why. He looked at her and made a decision. 'Eagle will have to wait.' He cleaned her face of the tears with his finger. "I'll help you whatever is your decision ." he said and smiled. She gave him a weak smile and was about to protest when a fluffy wite thing jumped on them. "MOKONA!"
Ascot walked in a very crowded street. He carried a bag. He had already bought Ferio's outfit, but hadn't gotten Fuu's. 'I don't even know her size.' He thought while looking for a store. He rubbed his eyes. He barely slept last night. He and Ferio talked of almost everything, about the monsters and the war and even about some funny thongs that happened to them in other times. Ascot spoke about his family and friends but Ferio always turned away the subject if it concerned his family. Ferio didn't answered him when he asked what was he doing at prison. He shook his head and continued walking. He soon found a store and a dress for Fuu. He wasn't sure it would fit her but at least it was something. He got out of the store to see a crowd of people hearing a man. He was obviously a high soldier. He had silver hair and golden eyes. He spoke of war. "Kiam thought they could defeat us but they were wrong. Know that we have capture their princess they'll soon surrender!" He said as the people started shouting happily. Ascot frowned. 'They captured their princess? That was dangerous. But perhaps he was right and war would stop.' "Will attack with everything and show them who deserves to reign all over this world!" the man shouted again gaining more people on his side. Ascot didn't like the sound of that. If war could be over then ,why did they wanted to fight? He saw a man in black armor beside he man who was speaking. He had long black hair and was very serious. For some reason he remembered him of someone. "He's Lantis' older brother." A young female voce spoke form behind. He turned to see a red headed girl smiling at him. "Hikaru! You had me worried!" Ascot said looking at the girl. She looked like she was a girl, but in fact she was already eighteen. "I'm sorry Asco-kun. But I couldn't let poor Mokona on the hands of tat evil witch." She said smiling all the time. Ascot sweatdroped. "You mean... ?" he said and she nodded hiding something behind her. "Oh goodness." He said trying to look behind her when a fluffy white thing appeared form behind her and jumped into his arms. Ascot wasn't that pleased. "Mokona.You are back." He said. Hikaru was smiling and seemed to be very happy. "I know it really is a mess and that has destroyed your works more than once. But we can't let a friend alone." Said Hikaru patting Mokona. Ascot smiled. She was right. "Okay, okay. It's all right. I really kind of missed it." He said and Mokona jumped even more happily. Ascot smiled and looked back at the soldiers. "So, that's Zagato." He said "Yeap! Lantis is not very happy at him. I think they argued this morning, it was about the war." She said patting Mokona. "The war?" "Lantis said that our soldiers captured Kiam's princess. But you know his never liked wars." "Well, he's not the only one." "I know." She looked at Zagato. "But it seems Zagato is very pleased." Ascot nodded. "Who's the man with him?" Ascot asked. "His name is Innouva. He is an old friend of Zagato." "I see." He watched the soldiers for a last time. "Lets go. I want to introduce you someone." Hikaru jumped exited and followed her friend.
On the gates of the town's exist were some soldiers. They seemed to be posting the news. Ascot read them. It mentioned the captured of the Kiam princess, the names of the men that had died the day before and at the bottom... Ascot gasped. "Reward: Two prisoners form the capital had escaped...." Ascot grabbed Hikaru's wrist and ran toward the woods.
"MOKONA!" Fuu and Ferio watched the strange creature in front of them. "Don't be scaring people like that." Said a young girl with red hair and red eyes. She smiled at them. "Hi! My name is Hikaru. Nice to meet you!" She said giving them a big smile. Fuu smiled too and gave a small bow. "I'm Fuu Hououji. Nice to meet you Hikaru –san." "I'm Ferio." He stood and got near Ascot. "Fuu this is Ascot." "Ascot- san, thank you very much for what you've done for us." Said Fuu bowing again. Ascot smiled. "It was really nothing." And he remembered he had their clothes. He took the bag and got two packages from it. He gave one to Fuu and other one to Ferio. Both of them thanked him and went to change. In the meantime Ascot explained their situation to Hikaru. Ferio's outfit was a pale green long shirt that has a little bit longer than his waist and black pants.. Fuu's was a simple pale green dress. Ascot was happy to find out it fitted her perfectly. "Fuu –chan! You look very beautiful!" said Hikaru looking at her. Ferio agreed. And they made Fuu blush a little bit. Ascot smiled but then remembered. He had to tell something important to them. "There's is something you need to know." Fuu and Ferio turned to look at him. "What is it?" asked Ferio. "They've already posted a reward for you two." Fuu looked worried at Ferio. She didn't want to get any of them in trouble. Ferio looked at her. "We still don't know what we'll do. But it is sure we need to get out of here." Ferio started to walk to the other side of the room. Ascot looked at him. "You can't. They've put a lot of security. And you know this forest is surrounded by towns. You'll have to wait." "They could escape in two days. There won't be many guards around this place." Said Hikaru playing with Mokona. "How do you know?" asked Ferio. "I'm friend of the captain of the southern part of Forania." She said smiling. "Don't worry, he is friend." Ascot said. "Why will they let this part unguarded? Asked Fuu. "Because they are going to the capital, since they captured Kiam's princess..." Fuu let go the glass she was holding. The three of them stared at her. Fuu got near Hikaru. "You say they've captured the princess?" she said trying to calm herself. Hikaru nodded sadly. Fuu turned around closing her eyes and clenching her fist. "Umi-san."
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