Review last chapter: Serra received some advice and a diary from Lady Ada. She wrote her first entry in her diary expressing her inner thoughts about her love, Erk, and her rival, Priscilla, as well as many other characters. Afterwards, Serra and Erk got into some misunderstanding, but it worked out in a "good" way. That morning, Erk heard a shriek from Lady Ada's tent. What happen to Lady Ada this time?
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Chapter VI: Rebecca's New Tent Partner
Lady Ada walked out just in time when Rebecca reported. "Caelin is under attack! Caelin is attack by Laus!!!" Rebecca blurted out, now her head filling with sweat from that entire running. Lady Ada immediately stepped up towards everyone in the crowd that gathered outside her tent.
Lady Ada is all flush but she use all her courage and commanded, "Everyone, let's move and save Castle Caelin!" Everyone obediently nodded in agreement and started to go and pack up their tent and items. Rebecca and Lady Ada walked off together and talked. Lord Hector started going to his tent and talking to Lord Eliwood at the same time. But Serra cannot find Erk anywhere. Where can my sweetie be?
Erk headed to Lady Priscilla's tent. He noticed that everyone was present but her, and he was worried about her. He was supposed to be the person to escort her as well. He waited patiently outside her tent and called out, "Lady Priscilla, we are on our way to Caelin. Will you grant me permission to enter your room?"
Erk heard a soft reply: "Yes."
Erk walked in to see a sobbing Priscilla on her bed. Her eyes were wet with tears, and her eyes were all puffy. Erk sat down beside her, and was relieved to see that she wasn't hurt in any way…at least, not on the outside. Priscilla hugged Erk immediately, tears still rolling down her graceful green eyes. "Erk…thank you."
Erk hugged her back, feeling sorry for her. He knew that she really misses her family and he will find them for her as soon as possible. He really admired her, how she can go through such hard times alone. Serra walked in and saw the scene in front of her. Without a word, Serra left the tent. Erk was about to chase after her, but Priscilla would not let go of him.
"Lady Priscilla…you must hurry or the group will leave us behind." Erk reassured her as he quickly lets go of her. Priscilla, quickly wiped her tears away.
"Yes, I must be strong. I'm sorry, Erk. Will you stay with me?" Priscilla asked, with her eyes filled with tears still. Erk sighed and nodded. Serra, forgive me.
On their way to Caelin, Serra did not spoke a single word to Erk. Erk found this very unusual, but not surprising. Erk felt guilty, but he knew he have to help Priscilla out. But for Serra, she was not mad at Erk but at Priscilla. She used to be jealous of Priscilla, but now, all she felt towards Priscilla is hatred. For Erk, it was hard cold- disappointment.
Serra tried to be her usual self by complaining about walking to Lady Ada, hoping Lady Ada understands her enough to understand how she was feeling right now. But the reply she got was one she did not like. Of course, Serra did not go into consideration that Lady Ada knew nothing between Erk and Priscilla, and she had to deal with her own problems as well. This was her reply:
"Serra, if you're tired, ask Priscilla for a ride on her horse. I don't have time to deal with little problems like this, we have to hurry to Caelin as soon as possible."
Serra was upset about asking for Priscilla for help, and also, that Lady Ada had no time for her. Priscilla rode over to Serra when Lady Ada left to talk to Lord Eliwood. Priscilla had a little smile on her face, which ticked Serra off even more. I hate her.
"Hello there, Serra. You need a ride?" Priscilla asked, getting off her horse to offer Serra. Serra looked away in disgust.
"No thank you. I don't want to owe you anything, you boyfriend thief." Serra replied cruelly, with anger in her eyes and her heart.
Priscilla slapped Serra, who immediately slapped Priscilla back. The girls look like they were going to kill each other any second when Erk stopped them. "Serra, what do you think you're doing?" He asked, defending Priscilla.
"What have I done?! She slapped me first!" Serra protested. She jumped at Priscilla, but was blocked by Erk. Priscilla was now crying like she did nothing wrong, and was holding Erk's arm. Erk was calming Priscilla down, and ignoring Serra at the same time. Serra cannot take this anymore, and left immediately.
Lord Eliwood, suddenly spotting something flying in the sky; it was Florina, Lyn's best friend. Florina appears to be falling from her Pegasus from Serra's view, but luckily, she landed right on top of Lord Hector, who didn't look too happy. Soon, they were off to find Lady Lyndis after hearing what Florina had to say.
Lady Ada told Lord Eliwood and Lord Hector, "I am sick of sitting by Merlinus's tent. I want to go out in the battlefield with you guys. And besides, this area is too large for me to shout a command from a distance away." Lord Eliwood and Lord Hector agreed to Lady Ada's demand.
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After the battle, Lord Hector decided to stock up on a bit of supplies with Oswin. At this time, some people took this chance to write in their diaries lady Ada gave to them. For everyone, it is their first entry and for Serra, it is her second entry.
~Dear Diary~
When: Right after the Battle
Where: At my tent
Hey! Serra here! This is the second entry right? You are so lucky! But I'm not… You see, today was not a good day for me. That Priscilla, I hate her so much! She slapped me! She dared to slap me! But even worst, Erk was on her side and not mine! I hate her! I hate her! I hate her! She always act so "nice" and everyone are fooled by this charade, but I am not that stupid. I can't believe Lady Ada didn't see this…
I'm sorry if I am overreacting, but you can see that I really hate her. She is now officially my enemy, and I won't stop until I prove how evil she is. Today, in battle, I heard many things happen. But for me, it's always just healing and healing. I only saw Priscilla once today, once! I gave her an evil glare, while she completely ignores me. But for Erk, he was with me to protect me. But I have this feeling that it was under Lady Ada's command.
Speaking of Lady Ada, I heard an interesting rumor today. What I heard was that the ballista was aiming at Lady Ada, and everyone (the men) wanted to save her especially Lord Hector. But at the end, for some odd reason, Lord Eliwood was the one that save her in time. And even more interesting, Lord Eliwood volunteered to be close by Lady Ada's side for the duration of the battle. Lord Hector must be jealous! I think this should wrap up this diary entry. I can hear Erk coming in, better put this away before he sees it.
~Serra, the one ruler of Ostia one day~
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*Dear Personal Diary*
This is Rebecca righting. Barely got this diary this morning from Lady Ada when I send the message about Caelin under attack. This is such a beautiful place! I can't believe anyone would want to harm it. Today, I was assigned in the back for backup. I got to shoot a couple of swordsmen here and there. Suddenly, all the men disappeared for some apparent reason and 3 swordsmen surrounded me. Of course, I can't attack close range and was completely hopeless. Luckily, this cavalier or knight or whatever, came to help me and defeat all the swordsmen. This is how the conversation goes:
Him: Oh my! Is it just my eyes or my mind is playing tricks on me! A fair maiden that needs rescuing, I must help her at once! (Killed the swordsmen and turned to me) Are you ok, fair maiden, one out of hundreds of beauties out there? May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?
I: It's Rebecca…
Him: What a loveliness ring to it! Simple, yet such a fine ring to it!
I (interrupts him): It's just a name, ok? And I am no maiden. May I know of your name?
Him: Oh, I must be so rude! My name is Sain, a knight with high honor! I am happy to serve you fair maiden.
I: I see…and it's not fair maiden! It's Rebecca! Thank you for saving me, but I must be going now.
Sain: No need for thank you. My service is humbly yours. Kent?
Kent: No time for this, you fool. We must assist Lady Lyndis to the castle!
I (interrupts): Lady Lyndis? The castle? Lord Eliwood, Lord Hector, and Lady Ada have come to help Lady Lyndis. We're on the same side!
Kent: You're right. I am Kent. My partner and I will help you will all our hearts if you are with Lord Eliwood and Lady Ada.
Sain: No fair Kent! Our hearts? Who said anything about ours? She's mine!
Sain and Kent started arguing as I slowly walked away, but noticed by Sain.
Not only did that really happen, I end up sharing a tent with Sain because he lost his tent a long time ago. He thought he would never need to use it again. Oh boy. I am in a heap of trouble with him around. He doesn't look like the type that cleans up after he finishes something. That's all for today.
*Truly Yours, Rebecca*
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-Dear Journal of Love,
It's me, Sain. I am truly thrilled today! I spotted a lovely maiden on my way to escorting the angel from heaven, Lady Lyndis. She has the most amazing emerald eyes and green hair. She is definitely my type. Well, actually all girls are my type except for the old and ugly ones. Her voice is like a song to my ears. I even got her name. It's Rebecca. Even more wonderful, I am sharing a tent with her! Now, I am so glad I burn that tent up last year…
I met another goddess. This one has flaming red hair and sad emerald eyes. She was so graceful with her horse and staff. Her name is Priscilla. Priscilla and Rebecca, two beauties to restore a restless sole. Of course, there was always Florina and Lady Lyndis. And to even brighten this happy day, I met Lady Ada and Serra again. The violet and pink hair beauties are back! Six ladies! Of course, they can't resist a handsome guy like me with the greatest taste of all. Here are my chances with the 5 ladies so far:
1. Rebecca: Those bright happy green eyes can melt my heart any day! And my tent partner I might add.
2. Priscilla: Those sad eyes with the lovely sparkle into them. She is so irresistible.
3. Lady Lyndis: She still showed no affection for me. But she doesn't hate me either. So I still have a chance with her. I hope Kent doesn't get in my way though.
4. Serra: Oh, that beautiful voice! Oh, that cheerful face as well! But I heard that she's already taken…but whom?
5. Florina: I love Florina! But unfortunately, she always tried to hide from me whenever she sees me. She doesn't even give me one chance to talk to her! But I'll keep trying.
6. Lady Ada: Beauty with no compare! But the chances with her are low! Why? Today, I was trying to walk over to talk to Lady Ada but a blue-hair guy with this big armor on got there first. I did not like the look of that axe…it can slice me in half in one shot! I am not taking that chance…
-Sain, the noble knight of Caelin
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-Journal
Hector writing. I am usually not the write in these things, but Lady Ada did give me this journal. So I guess I am suppose to write in it. Today, I counted. I killed the most enemies of all the other people in the group. Yes, Lady Ada let me fight the way I wanted to! This morning, it was so embarrassing. I woke up in Lady Ada's bed. Honestly, I would never do anything like that! She started blushing and shooed me out the door. Who would pull a prank like that? I bet its Matthew, that sneaky spy.
Some idiot on the enemy side wanted to shoot Lady Ada with a ballista. That insolent fool! If I were near that ballista, I would have cut him down on the spot. Of course, I was rushing to rescue her but bumped into this Sacean swordsmen, Guy or something, and Oswin at the same time. I got up, hoping she'll be ok. Instead, I saw Eliwood holding her close to him to protect her from the ballista. I was too slow for Eliwood. I am jealous as well! I am happy that Lady Ada is well though.
Lady Ada never knew how much she meant to me. She's the best tactician I ever seen and I love everything about her. From her looks to her emotions as well as her skill. She hasn't given me a clue if she loves me or not. I guess I have to wait, which is not one of my best qualities. What if she loves Eliwood??? No…she can't…that's not a possibility.
Lord Hector**********************************
Dear Diary,
Location: Near a tree, beside Lord Eliwood
This is Ada. I have handed everyone out his or her diaries today. I hope they are writing in it like me. I am writing my first entry. Today was one busy day; I can't believe Laus would actually attack Caelin. This was so surprising to me. We hurried to help my friend, Lady Lyndis, and her grandfather. I did not want to stay by the tent of equipment anymore, but to go in the battlefield with my group. It turned out to be quite risky because I was nearly shot by a ballista. Thank goodness Lord Eliwood saved me. I am sitting by his side right now. He is resting by closing his eyes. By saving me, I found out one thing. I do not love Lord Eliwood. My heart does not beat rapidly around him, or any of those emotions. He does not love me either, I can tell from his eyes. Things are changing all the time and all I wish is for everyone's safety.
Lord Hector spoken with me a lot today, and I can tell he was still embarrass of what happen this morning. Serra seems to be getting along badly with Priscilla while Erk is in between. Many problems I see ahead of me and everyone else. I pray to Mother Earth and Father Sky that Lyndis's grandfather is well.
~Ada~
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Serra turned around to see Erk and put her diary away. Serra just love to tease Erk, since he is usually gloomy and quiet. Erk sat down next to her and put his arms around her shoulders. Serra quickly leaned away from his arms. She was still mad at him for all he done. Serra wasn't going to just let it go.
Erk was the first to speak between them, "Serra, where is Priscilla?" Serra can't believe her ears as she looked away from him with a sad look on her face. How stupid can you be, Erky?
Erk grinned at the sight of this little jealousy. He forced her face back at him with his hands. Soon, Serra found herself lost in his eyes once more. He pressed his lips on hers. The kiss went on forever and it was making Serra very comfortable and her mind clearer.
Something went through Serra's mind immediately. I can't let him take advantage of me like this…She opened her eyes and saw Erk still in the same position with his eyes closed. She let go of the kiss and immediately bit his lips. His eyes popped wide open immediately. With a sly look on her face, she bit it even harder and finally let go of it.
Erk immediately touch his bleeding lips to see lots of blood on his fingers. "I bite your lips to leave a mark so you can never forget me." Serra replied with a big grin.
Erk frowned with this cute childish look on his face, "How can I forget now? My lips are bleeding a lot…"
What the two didn't notice was Priscilla, who was standing outside their open tent the whole time and now was bursting into snuffles.
Here ends Chapter 6. That was so long, or at least it took some time to finish. I thought I'll add a bit more of the other characters' views as well in this chapter. Next chapter, it will be in Rebecca's view most of the time and her problems. Raven and Lucius joins next chapter. Serra's problems are solved, for now. Rebecca and Priscilla will be involved a lot in this new love situation. R & R.