Review Last Chapter: Serra and Kimberly arrived in Ostia. Serra met an old "friend" name Jack and he is setting up a wedding for the two. How will Serra get out of this one? Priscilla and Erk had a little talk in which Erk says he doesn't love Serra anymore.

Please accept my apologies for the late update since I am working on my other fanfics as well as this one and helping two fellow writers with theirs. If you like Nino or just want to read for the fun of it, check out my story "Nino's Life". If you guys think I'm running out of ideas, I will have to disappoint you all for this is going to be one LOOOONG fanfic.

R Amythest: Sorry about Lucius and all but I could only think so much of who should die that will devastate Erk. Leaving lots of evidence against Serra was meant to be.

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Chapter XVII: The Wedding Rescue

That evening, Rebecca ate fully well with Raven and was headed off to her tent without any worries. Not until she found Sain waiting in front of her tent. What does he want? Rebecca just walked up to the front of her tent, ignoring Sain and opened the flaps when Sain grabbed a hold of her shoulder. Rebecca turned around to face Sain to see what he has to say.

"Sain how's everything?" Rebecca asked casually since she hasn't seen him for a whole day already. She's wondering how he's doing and where he is staying now. Not like she want him back or anything, but they were almost friends a long time ago. He must be staying at Kent's tent or Priscilla's. Who knows?

"Not too well. I failed the test and I have nowhere to stay. Everyone kicked me out like you did. That's why I came back to ask if I can stay at your place until I buy another tent at Ostia or something." Sain answered trying to look innocent. Rebecca didn't buy it and she just shook her head.

"Sorry Sain, but I don't want to be tent partners with you any longer. I have no feelings for you whatsoever and wish for you to leave me be." Rebecca answered as she almost closed the flaps when Sain hold onto it to stop it from shutting. Rebecca crossed her arms and looked at Sain with angry eyes.

"Rebecca, please, I have no place to stay. At least let me sleep in front of your tent." Sain begged as Rebecca rolled her eyes. She removed his hand from her flaps as she went inside.

"Suit yourself. Not my problem." Rebecca said as she closed the flaps leaving Sain outside in the cold. Sain can't help but smile as he lay down on the ground. He had a plan up his sleeve and knowing Rebecca, it will work.

Priscilla and Erk were sitting in front of Erk's tent, gazing at the moonlight. Erk and Priscilla had found time to spend together since there was no fighting, at least not yet. Priscilla held tight to Erk's arm, loving the moment she can spend alone with him. Erk was not noticing Priscilla tight grip. The moon reminded him of her, the stars reminded him of her, and even the dark sky reminded him of her. He remembered her embraces, holding him tight. Priscilla wondered why the silence as she glanced up at Erk. His face was empty as if he was transferred to a different world.

"Erk?" Priscilla asked as Erk jumped a bit. Priscilla's face saddened. He was daydreaming of something or someone else besides her. Priscilla stood up in front of Erk and walked silently away without a word. Erk immediately shot up and grabbed her hand. Priscilla looked back at Erk with silent tears forming in her eyes.

"Priscilla, I really do understand your feelings toward me and don't want to lose it and regretted later on." Erk said in a serious voice as Priscilla jumped into his arms and hold him tight. Anything was worth this, anything. Erk and Priscilla walked back to her tent as he gave her a silent goodnight and walked back to his tent.

On his way there, Raven found him and held him tight on the collar like the first day they meet at Canas's tent. Raven looked furiously at Erk as Erk tried to get away from his strong grip. "Lord Raven, what did I do?" Erk asked in disbelief.

Raven dropped Erk on the floor and looked at him with pitied eyes. Raven grunted and said. "If you are going to be with my sister, treat her right." Raven said harshly as he walked off to his tent. Erk rubbed his painful back. He didn't blame Raven for being so mad. He had lost his best friend and Priscilla is his only family left. He didn't want her to be mistreated. Erk sighed and walked back to his tent. This is not going to be easy.

It was in the middle of the night when Rebecca suddenly woke up from her happy slumber. Someone was knocking. Rebecca rubbed her sore neck and then got up and walked over by the entrance. She opened the flaps to reveal Sain standing there. Sain looked up at her and noticed how sleepy she is and how anxiously she wanted to go back to bed. "Rebecca, I'm cold out here. Can I have a blanket?" Sain asked innocently as Rebecca ran inside and threw out an extra blanket.

"GOODNIGHT!" Rebecca almost shouted as she slammed the flaps to go back to bed. Rebecca went back to her bed and wished her dreams will take her away from this headache when another knock on her entrance.

Rebecca rubbed her eyes and walked sleepily out of her bed and towards the flaps again. "NOW WHAT?" Rebecca asked in an annoyed voice. It was late at night and Sain wouldn't let her sleep.

"May I have a pillow as well?" Sain asked again as Rebecca, again, went inside and threw him a pillow. She slammed the flaps again and closed her eyes to sleep. Rebecca was beginning to doze off when another knock on her flaps. Her head hurts, her eyes hurt, everything hurt! Rebecca got up and opened the flaps.

"Sain quit bothering me! Just get your butt in here and sleep on the floor of my bed. Gosh.." Rebecca cried out as Sain went inside with her pillow and blanket and slept on the floor of her tent. Rebecca jumped into her bed, trying to get any sleep she can get left after three interruptions. Sain smiled to himself as he dozes off to sleep.

That morning, everyone went to breakfast already. Rebecca couldn't get herself up to cook that morning so Lowen and Raven, happily, took over for her. They were so close to Ostia, very close indeed. Everyone woke up to do their usual things, trying to get the death of their two friends out of their heads and the hatred for Serra as well. Lyndis and Eliwood were busted by Ninian that morning. No one knew what happened to the three but rumors are spreading that Ninian walked in when the two were kissing and was now crying. And for Lyndis and Eliwood, they must be trying to calm poor Ninian down. Of course, rumors spread fast and everyone is soon upset.

Florina and Kent are upset for Lyndis, Nils is upset for his sister Ninian, Marcus and Isadora are upset for Eliwood, Hector is upset for Eliwood and this means Oswin and Ada are also upset. Since Marcus and Isadora are upset, Lowen is also upset. Since Florina and Kent are upset, Fiora is also upset. Since Fiora is upset, Sain is upset as well. Since Lowen and Sain are upset, Rebecca is upset. Since Rebecca is upset, Raven, Wil, and Dart are upset as well. Now that Raven is upset, Priscilla is upset. Since Priscilla is upset, Erk and Guy are upset. Since Guy is upset, Matthew is also upset. Since Erk is upset, Canas is upset. Since Canas is upset, the whole orchestra is upset. Since Matthew is upset, Legault is also upset.

Now that everyone is in a bad mood thanks to three people, everyone was in no mood to talk to each other at all. Hector asked Wil to send a message to his brother in Ostia that breakfast, but Wil refused to send the message without payment. Hector, who is already in a bad mood, wanted to beat Wil up when Ada had to break up the two. At the end, Ada paid Wil to send that message.

Rebecca and Sain were not talking to each other, but Rebecca already agreed that as long as Sain worked well for the group, she would let him stay at her tent. Sain was really delighted to hear this. Rebecca and Sain were sitting next to each other at breakfast that morning when Rebecca said, "Sain, you know all that wasted time you were trying to get me, you could have hit on all the girls in this group already."

After hearing this, Sain jumped up. "You're right! I have to make up for wasted time. Thanks Rebecca!" Sain thanked Rebecca as he ran over to talk to Isadora, who is already upset enough. Rebecca giggled. Sain was back to himself and she was going to have dinner with Raven today. The only thing missing was her best friend, Serra.

Serra was sitting in Lord Uther's place with Jack. The wedding was to take place this noon since Jack wants a quick wedding. He even invited his mom for Elimine's sake! Now how could she get out of this one? Serra just sat there and listens to Lord Uther talking to Jack when a messenger came in. It was Wil! Serra's heart skipped a beat as she watched Wil walked over to Lord Uther and talked to him. Wil glanced over at Serra, who looked like a bride, and raised an eyebrow.

After finishing talking to Lord Uther, Wil left as Lord Uther stood up and gave his farewells and wishes to Serra and Jack. Lord Uther left the room as Serra sighed. Maybe Wil can tell Erk to save her. This was her only chance left. Serra can't keep her mouth shut anymore. "Erk is coming to save me and you can't do anything about it!" Serra stuck out her tongue at Jack.

Jack just smirked happily. "So his name is Erk…" Serra gasped. She now regretted what she said. What if Jack does something to Erky? Jack looked at Serra's sorry expression and laugh. "He won't come save you alive. I already set up a diversion in store for him. And if he gets through that, which he will not, I already have lots of reinforcements in store guarding our wedding." Jack explained more clearly as Serra looked away. Everything looked hopeless now…

Back at the camp, everyone moved to a fortress next to Ostia where Lord Uther agreed to meet them in private. Wil told Erk about Serra marrying Jack at noon today. Erk sighed. What should he do? Priscilla can't help but giving glances at Erk to see what he does. Erk suddenly got up from his seat and walked out the tent. Priscilla ran out after him.

"Erk, I thought you told me that you don't have feelings for her anymore!" Priscilla cried out. Erk knew this was true as he sighed again.

"I don't. But we still need to bring her back to our group, like Lady Ada said before, and talk to her." Erk smiled at himself for saying such a clever excuse. The real reason was he wanted to talk to her himself and see what she reacts. He knew somehow it must not have been her, but he still wanted to talk.

Priscilla gave up and walked back inside. This time, Matthew ran out by Erk's side. "Erk, I'll help you. No one else would, but I would. I know Ostia better than anyone and I can help you sneak into their wedding." Matthew explained as Erk nodded. The two rode off towards Ostia, borrowing Isadora and Sain's horses.

There was a big celebration at Ostia that noon. There was a carriage riding around with the bride to collect gifts from the neighbors. After much collecting, it was heading back to Ostia in a secret disserted route. Out of nowhere, someone jumped towards the carriage for the bride. Clever as Jack is, the carriage blown up with a fake bride and the man in it.

At the chapel, Jack got a messenger saying that they had successfully killed Erk when he tried to save the fake bride from the carriage. Jack smiled broadly at this and walked into Serra's room. Serra was dressed in a white wedding gown, the best in Ostia, but she wasn't happy. Serra just folded her arms stubbornly and looked away from Jack when he came in.

"Serra, have you heard? Your Erk tried to rescue you and he's been blown up to pieces." Jack laughed when Serra sobbed. Erk was dead, he was really dead. What should she do? She lost all hope of freedom now and she knew she had to deal with her new life with Jack. One with luxury like she wanted when she was young, and one with servants like she wanted a long time ago. She still wanted all this, but with Erk. Losing Erk means life is not meaningful anymore. Jack pulled Serra's chin up. "Don't cry. You want to look good for our wedding in ten minutes." With that, Jack left the room to greet his guests. Serra looked at the mirror. The image looking back at her look like a witch's twin sister. Serra sighed and started putting the jewels on.

Everyone waited as Serra emerged from her room and walked over to Jack's side. Her face was still sad but it looked much more better than before. All the men were cheering while ladies were crying. Jack asked Serra how she liked their wedding to be and of course, Serra wanted the most modern one. Serra loved anything modern. Modern means no more red but white instead and that means wedding vows not collecting gifts. The head bishop was reading their vows and then, when Jack said "I do". The crowd stared at Serra. Serra hesitated. Serra opened her mouth when she saw someone in the crowd. It was Erk.

"Erk, you're still alive!" Serra cried out as Jack and everyone looked over at the wandering mage standing in front of the crowd. Jack walked down and looked at Erk from top to bottom.

"So you're the famous Erk Serra has been talking about. Not bad…not nearly as good as I but not too bad either." Jack said amusingly as Erk looked fiercely at Jack.

"I came for Serra, I don't need any trouble." Erk replied in the lord's face. Jack snapped his fingers as reinforcements surrounded Erk. Erk looked around, still keeping his cool and shot a glance back at Jack.

"I want trouble though. Now explain how you escaped my plans with the carriage." Jack said as he wanted to know how Erk is still standing in front of him, and not in body parts. No one ever fooled him, no one but Serra. But Erk somehow seen through his plan and still alive and well. He needed to know this before he captured Erk.

Erk shrugged. "For one thing, the man, who you thought was me, was just a lowlife wanting a bride. That was not me who tried to "rescue" Serra." Erk explained as he saw the sadness in Serra's face as he continued. "I did not try to rescue that bride because I knew it wasn't Serra. Serra always like fancy weddings, but also modern as well. So if she should choose between red brides running around collecting items or white brides saying their vows, I would say she goes with the white one." Erk smirked as Serra was deep in tears. He remembered. He actually remembered.

Jack chuckled. "Great job, Erk. No wonder she loves you. But too bad you won't escape all these reinforcements around you. Even a higher-level mage than you can't. There are too many." Jack expected Erk to lose his cool and begged for mercy. Erk didn't, however. He stood there, keeping his cool and looked at Jack with relaxed eyes.

Erk walked up to Serra, passed Jack without a glance, and grabbed her arm. He walked her down the steps and next to him. Jack knew if he was going to use Serra to threaten him, it was no use. Erk would never harm Serra in any way. But Erk didn't do that, he just stared at Jack and smiled. Jack can't believe it. He is about to be arrested by 40 men was actually smiling!

Erk looked around him playfully and said, "Wow, so many reinforcements to guard Serra. I'm impressed. But how about your own mother?" Jack's eyes widened as he turned around to see his mother holding captive by Matthew. Mathew was smiling happily as he walked the old woman by Serra and Erk. "Like I said before, you have so many reinforcements guarding Serra that you didn't bother having enough for your mother's safety." With these words, Matthew and Erk exchanged approving glances.

Jack knew they got him. No matter what happens, he was always loyal to his mother. He might not have liked his father much, but his mother meant everything to him. Jack waved a hand as the reinforcements backed away. Erk, who was holding Serra, and Matthew, who was holding his Jack's mom, were backing away. When they got enough open room to run, Matthew flung Jack's mom towards the crowd of people as the three ran off. The crowd chased after them as Erk quickly climbed on Isadora's horse and pulled Serra in front of him. Matthew jumped on Sain's horse as the two rode their horses away.

Meanwhile at the time, the fortress was under attack. Nils was unconscious and needed to be protected. Everyone needed to protect him in this current state. No one was in a good enough mood to fight but since it was Ninian's younger brother, everyone agreed to fight. Fourteen people were chosen. They are Eliwood, Lyndis, Hector, Florina, Fiora, Priscilla, Legault, Raven, Rebecca, Sain, Isadora, Canas and Guy. The lack of Matthew and Erk might cost their group though as well as Serra. Ada sighed. This was the best they can do. Everyone slit into groups and started going off in their own directions leaving Hector and Guy guard Nils in the front.

Florina was moving cautiously through the walls of the fortress when an arrow was aimed at her pegasi. Florina dodged the arrow just in time, but lost her balance a bit. Then another arrow was shot as she fell off her pegasi this time. Her pegasi wasn't hurt but she laid unconscious on the ground from the fall. Her pegasi was trying to wake up its master when a greed haired mercenary jumped off his wyvern and walked over by her side.

"Are you ok?" He asked in a concern voice. There was no answer. The girl was out cold as he steadily picked her up in his arms. He knew she wasn't on his side, but he cannot leave a young lady there by herself. He didn't want anyone to hurt women and children and this girl was in the range of that. He was about to carry her off to his wyvern when a red-haired lord stopped him.

"I'm sorry, is she one of your members?" The mercenary asked politely.

"Yes, indeed, she is. I must thank you for rescuing her. I see we are not on the same side, but I do not wish to hurt you." Eliwood said honestly at his opponent. The mercenary called his wyvern over and looked at Eliwood from top to bottom. He handed Florina to Eliwood.

"I wish to surrender. I do not wish to hurt women and children. My name is Heath." Heath said as Eliwood nodded. Eliwood knew they need all the help they can get and Heath seems quite honorary enough. Eliwood went off with Isadora by his side and Florina in his arms. Heath can't help but stare after the orchid-haired girl in the lord's arm. The feeling of holding her in his arm was so pleasant that he would do it again if this ever happened again. Heath looked at his wyvern and climbed aboard to fight for Eliwood's side.

After much fighting and all that orchestra playing, the group succeeded in beating the other team. Raven was a bit injured but was quickly healed by Priscilla. Everyone was a bit injured as Priscilla run around healing people. Everyone that is but Florina, who was still unconscious. Heath volunteered to stay by her side and share a tent with her. Wil cannot take it anymore sharing a tent with Florina and moved with Ada.

Heath looked at the young Pegasus knight laying in bed in front of him. She looked pale to him and he was a bit worried for her safety. She had no injury but she looked really ill. After a while of waiting, Florina opened her eyes and saw Heath by her side. She jumped and stayed away from him as much as possible. She looked scared, but why? Heath couldn't understand as he leaned closer. She backed away even more.

Heath was confused when Lyndis went in and saw the two. Lyndis smiled and sat next to Florina, who was now shivering. "Heath, I introduced you to everyone else in the group already. Florina, don't be scared. This is Heath, he's on our side." Lyndis explained as Heath bowed. Florina nodded, but still looked frightened.

"Nice…to…m-meet you…H-heath…" Florina forced the words out as Heath smiled to see she is well.

"Nice to meet you too, Florina." Heath answered as Florina jumped behind Lyndis. Lyndis giggled.

"Florina, see? He's very polite and nice. He saved your life on the field you know. You should thank him, I'll leave you two alone." Lyndis left as Florina tried to call Lyndis back, but couldn't. Now she was alone with this mercenary.

"Thank…thanks." Florina said shyly as Heath smiled wider. Florina was shy around men, he can see it now. He actually thinks this is rather cute and adorable. Her nice scent filled the room as Heath didn't wanted to frighten her.

"You're welcome. If you have any problems, please talk to me. I want to know you better." Heath said as Florina nodded. Heath was looking forward to spending more time with Florina. She was absolutely a beauty in his sight with no compare.

Meanwhile outside, the three arrived to the fortress just in time with Lord Uther as well. Lord Uther was talking to Lord Hector, Lady Lyndis, Lord Eliwood, Lady Ada, Ninian, and Nils when the rest of the group met the three arrival. Serra was so happy to see everyone alive and well. Wait…three people were missing…what happen to them? Serra was smiling at everyone's frowns. There was something wrong with everyone. What happened?

"Aren't you guys happy to see me?" Serra asked as no one answered. They all had mad expressions on their face but none would tell her what happened. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Priscilla started crying. Raven cannot take it anymore as he grabbed out his sword.

"Murderer!" Raven cried as he almost jumped at Serra if Rebecca didn't grab his arm just in time. Serra was totally confused. Murderer? Who was a murderer? Serra looked over at Erk, who didn't look back at her. Serra grabbed his arm, which he shook away immediately.

"Erky, what's wrong with you? Who's a murderer? What's going on?" Serra asked as Erk looked at her with angry eyes.

"Serra, don't act dumb anymore. You killed Lucius, you killed Dorcus, and we don't even know what happened to Bartre. Why are you so evil?" Erk asked as he tried his hardest not to grab his thunder tome already. Serra shook her head innocently and tears started developing in her eyes.

"I did not do it. When I awoken, I didn't know what happen whatsoever! Seriously, I didn't do anything." Serra whined as everyone started leaving her. Under Ada's command, no one was allowed to kill Serra without enough proof. Raven gave Serra a deadly glance and walked off with his crying sister. Erk also left. Serra fell to her knees and started crying. "Why doesn't anyone believe me?" Serra asked herself as she felt a comforting hand on her back.

Serra looked up to see Rebecca smiling at her as well as Matthew. Serra hugged Rebecca as she started patting her back. "Serra, I know you didn't do it. You would never do such a thing." Rebecca said as Serra nodded on her back.

"Serra, back at Ostia a year ago. I even bet with you that you can never kill a fly and you lost that bet. Of course, you can never kill another human being if you can't even kill a fly!" Matthew comforted Serra. Serra nodded again as the two led her back to her tent. Erk had gotten a new tent and not sharing with Serra anymore. Serra felt miserable. How can she live with everyone around her hating her so much? Serra changed into her normal bishop clothing instead of the expensive wedding gown. They were headed for Nabata Desert as soon as everyone packed up. It was now in the late afternoons as the group moved towards the desert to meet the "Living Legend".

That night, they were close to the desert. Ada predicted that by tomorrow noon we should arrive there in time if there are no delays. Lyndis and Eliwood told Ninian everything about their relationship as Ninian nodded happily, trying to hide the hurt inside. She loved Eliwood, but there is nothing she can do and she only wished that one day he can see her more than just friends. But maybe that day will never come.

Rebecca shooed Sain away when she is having dinner with Raven since she never told Raven that Sain moved back in the tent. Sain wanted Raven to know and stubbornly wanted to stay for dinner. Rebecca did not allow that and pushed him out. Sain sighed as he went off to find Fiora. Raven went to Rebecca's tent afterwards and eat dinner with her. Sain was flirting with Fiora for a while before Kent came over and dragged him away from Fiora. Fiora and Kent started talking about their proposal about discipline needed. Sain went off to get two pudding for him and his friend, Rebecca.

Sain really wanted Raven to know that he is staying in the same tent with Rebecca and decided to disobey Rebecca's orders and went back in the tent with the pudding. "Hey Raven! I didn't know you were here, I only brought two pudding for Rebecca and I." Raven stared at Sain and then backed at Rebecca. Rebecca was red in face as she walked over and started to pushed Sain outside when Raven interrupted.

"It's ok, us three can all have dinner together. I just didn't know Sain was sharing a tent with you again, Rebecca." Raven said coolly as Sain stuck his tongue out at Rebecca. The three sat down to have dinner together. Rebecca felt so embarrassed for not telling Raven earlier but he understand and this is all she could ask for.

Priscilla found Erk eating by himself in his tent. "Erk, do you still remember that promise you made to Lucius in front of his grave?" She asked as Erk put down his food and looked up at her. Priscilla had been crying a lot for he can see how puffy her eyes were. Erk walked over by her side to comfort her when she gave him a kiss. It was so unexpected that Erk didn't pull away. Priscilla wanted for this moment for a long time and now here it is. . But she didn't anticipate that Erk would quickly pulled away from her. Erk suddenly realized how much he missed the way Serra used to kiss him. This kiss felt so different. When he kissed Priscilla, all he can think about is Serra. He felt guilty.

"Priscilla, I didn't forget that promise. I will go kill Serra right now. I will not break that promise." He said with some hurt in his voice. Priscilla was about to give another embrace when Erk backed away from her. Priscilla felt hurt. How could he kiss Serra so freely before and not her? "Priscilla, I'm sorry. I'm not ready yet. It doesn't feel right to me. I'm sorry."

Tears filled Priscilla's eyes as she ran away from the tent. Erk did not chased after her. He knew what he must do. He must kill Serra before he gets any further in this hole. He must do it before his heart stop him. He grabbed his thunder tome and walked out.

Serra was eating by herself in her empty tent. In her bags were filled with gold and jewelry she never noticed before, how did it got there? Serra just shrugged and continued eating her food. She didn't even noticed a certain mage entered her tent. He was holding hard to his thunder tome in his hand and looking at her with deadly eyes. Serra looked up from her food and stared at him and then his thunder tome. He came to kill her.

"Erk…"

"Serra…"

Serra took a step closer to Erk. "Erk, why don't you believe me? I didn't kill Lucius or Dorcus. I didn't send Bartre away either" Erk took a step backward, shaking his head.

"Serra, I don't believe you. Everything makes sense. You killed my best friend for that book. I cannot deal with you any longer. I made a promise to him that I will kill whoever killed him and I tend to keep that promise." Erk said, his voice breaking and his hands shaking.

Serra's eyes gone watery as she took another step closer to him. "Erk, you're the one I love and trust the most and you don't believe me? If you kill me, you will regret for the rest of your life." Serra said, her voice breaking as well and tears started rolling out of her eyes.

Erk knew his heart was breaking. He cannot bear it any longer. "Serra, I will regret my whole life if I don't kill you. I kissed Priscilla today and that is when I realized how much you meant to me, and how much Lucius meant to me as well. I got away from Priscilla today. I regretted so much how much I love you and not her. She is sweet and kind, unlike you." He took another step backwards again.

Serra took another step closer. "Erk, kill me then. If you think I am the one who murdered your best friend, then kill me." Erk took another step backward and hit the tent behind him as Serra stood in front of him now and placed her hand over her heart. "But before you do, I must tell you one thing. You did not take all the clues into consideration and acted before thinking. I was like that, I should know. I did lots of awful things in my life, but I can tell you one thing. I did not kill Lucius. So kill me and get it over with. But I'm warning you, when you find out who really killed him, you will regret this action for the rest of your life and you will start weeping over my grave. So kill me already."

Serra closed her eyes as Erk looked at his thunder tome and then at her. He gripped hard to his fire tome, his heart breaking apart. "I'm sorry Serra…but I must."

Priscilla was in her tent, wiping away her tears earlier. Guy was off to talk to Matthew in Matthew's tent that night. Priscilla can hear her tent's flaps opened as Erk walked in. Erk's face was blank and pale and his arm was filled with blood. Fresh blood.

Wow, I finally got another chapter 17 done! That took a long time but it was worth it, wasn't it? I mean, Serra being rescued from a wedding with Matthew and Erk's clever ideas. Florina and Heath getting to know each other better. Raven acting cool around Rebecca and Sain, what is there to say? Then, Erk off to seek Serra's blood. I love twists and turns! Let's see what happens next chapter. R & R!