Sanosuke: Lets see..disclaimer again../swt. well I don't own RO.
Dawn seemed to come early today. I'm not sure when I awoke but there was still a light fog covering the ground outside. I got dressed quickly and went to the kitchen for a glass of milk and some bread for breakfast. Once I finished eating I went back to the living room to grab my daggers before leaving the house for some morning training in the clock tower.
After leaving the house I quickly made my way to the clock tower. I'm not to sure why they call it that or how it got infested with all the monsters that live there but it was an excellent place to tone your skills. After a little bit of practice I went back to Miyo's house to get cleaned up. When I entered the house however it seemed to be overflowed with business. It seemed that while I was away Ryan and Rose had arrived.
I stood at the entrance to the living room for a few minutes before anyone noticed me. "Hey bro. How are you doing" "Not to bad Ryan. How was the trip up here?"
"Long and boring. Although there was a few excitements along the way."
"If by excitements you mean getting lost because you didn't want to ask for directions then yeah there were a few fun moments." Rose said to us.
"Heh. What can I say I'm a guy and we don't ask for directions."
"So do any of you know anything about Glast Heim's Graveyard?" Rose asked us.
I spoke up at this, " I know a little. Although wether or not its just rumors I do not know. I've heard that since the Dark Lord came to the graveyard the spirits of the dead haven't been able to rest. He's resurrected them back as zombies. He even managed to corrupt the once pure priests that honored the dead there. As for how to get there. Its a very long walk from here. Its best if we find someone to warp us to Geffen. From Geffen its a weeks walk. We should leave tomorrow after you two get rested up."
"Sounds good to me. Hey Miyo so how have you been?" "I''ve been ok. After all the life of a priestess isn't that interesting ."
That didn't sound to reassuring Miyo. I thought to myself. "Hey why don't we go out for dinner tonight?" Rose give you three a chance to catch up since its been a few months since you've seen each other. I think its a good idea...um..who's paying?"
All three gave a look at me that said why'd you even ask. "You of course." "Great...."
A little while later at the restaurant the four friends all sat around a table full of various foods. "So what have you been up to lately Miyo?" Ryan asked in between shoving food in his mouth. "I don't really want to talk about it..." She said while turning her head away and looking down. I quickly nudged Ryan under the table with my foot and did a silencing motion with my hand while she wasn't looking. I think he got the point cause he lyped an oh as a response.
"Well what about you two. What have you been up to? Is there a wedding date yet?"
"We've not been up to much. We've just been training a lot. After all we must get stronger. As for the wedding date, yes we finally picked one. We'll hold it after we get back from this journey."
Out of the corner of my eye I caught a site of a women walking down the street with two thug looking men following her.
"Well sounds like a good enough date to me. If you'll excuse me I've got some business to attend to quickly. Ryan care to join me?"
"Um ok. Excuse us lady's."
After we left the table Ryan quickly caught up with me. "Hey Sano, what's this about? You seem like your in a big enough of a hurry."
"I take it you didn't see it then. I'm just making sure that something doesn't happen while I'm around. Follow me."
I lead us down the same street that the women was walking on a few minutes earlier. They shortly afterwards came to a fork in the road.
"Which way did they go..." After taking a quick study I headed down the left path. After taking a few steps we could hear some muffled noises coming from further down the street.
"Told you. Lets get this finished quickly. After all you never know what the girls could be saying about us." Heh your right. Ok lets do this."
We turned the corner to find the two thugs mugging the helpless women. "Great. Just what we wanted to deal with today."
"What do you want?" One of the thugs said impudently at us as he snorted. "You may want to leave before you get hurt." He flashed out a dagger at this time and started to toss it back and forth from hand to hand.
"Please help me!" The women shouted out towards them. "Shut up. Did I say you could speak?" He shouted at her as he punched her in the face.
"Such imbeciles. Hitting a women... Lets make a game out of this Ryan. First one to knock his opponent out wins 100 zeny. Sound like a deal?"
"Alright your on. So. Shall we do this without weapons. After all we don't want to kill them."
"Yeah. No weapons. Instead we'll let them choke on my poison."
"Oh come on Sano. No one deserves that. I remember when you used that on me. I was coughing it up for days. Such a salty taste too." "Well then you should consider yourself lucky I'm not using it on you this time."
"Yeah your right. Ok first one to knock their opponent out wins 100 zeny."
"You two done talking yet? After all we are here to fight. Now prepare yourself's." After saying this the two thugs lunged at us.
They obviously don't know who they are fighting...sigh Some people must learn the hard way I guess.
"RYAN JUMP! Venom Dust!"
As soon as I said those words a red gemstone was crushed as it hit the ground and a wave of venom lashed out at my enemy as he was running at me. He stopped in the middle of the venom field and dropped to his knees choking heavily on the poisonous fumes that surrender him.
Soon as he started choking I ran up to him and hit him as hard as I could muster in his face. He stopped making coughing sounds as his head hit the pavement with a sickening thud. I dragged him out of my poison field and laid him back down on the pavement as I sat there watching Ryan finish off his opponent. A few seconds later his opponent laid face down against the wall in the alleyway.
"Pay up. I won."
"You cheated. You used poison."
"Hey don't hate me cause I'm resourceful. I just used the skills that I know. You should consider yourself lucky that you weren't caught in the poison field this time."
"Fine fine here you go. 100 zeny."
"Good this should pay for half of dinner. Hey miss are you all right?" I asked while walking over to her. I noticed she had a few cuts and bruises on her body, as well as her clothing were torn in several different places. I took off my over coat and handed it to her.
"Yes. Thank you two. I owe you my life." At ths she started to cry. Great...I can't stand seeing people cry. I tore off one of the straps that I had typed around my arm and started to wipe away her tears and the blood that was on her face.
Hmm. She's kinda cute. Young looking but cute nonetheless.
"What's your name?"
"I'm Trihn. I just got done with my acolyte training requirements in Prontera."
"Prontera.... Prontera is a long ways away. What are you doing all the way out here by yourself? Don't you know its dangerous to go around alone?"
"Yes I do...but. Never mind. Its nothing." "Hmm...Lets get you somewhere to get you patched up. Do you mind following me? I know someone that can heal you."
"Ok... Um..what's your names"
"I'm Sanosuke.Cigara. You may just call me Sano." "And I'm Ryan. Don't worry we wont hurt you. Sano's a lot nicer then he seems. Ha ha ha."
"Funny Ryan...very funny.... Let's go. The girls are probably waiting for us. Do you mind following us Trihn. We really should take care of your wounds."
"Alright. Lets head back to the girls. We can get Miyo to heal her." "Yeah Miyo's one of the best healers around here. She should patch you up nicely." Ryan chirped in.
After taking the pathway back they eventually found their way to the restaurant. Once they came in view of Miyo and Rose both girls jumped up from the table and ran over to them and took a sisterly caring look of concern for Trihn. "What happened to her! She looks like someone tried to punch a hole through her."
"Miyo would you please use your healing technique to heal her. At least it should help stop the bleeding and make the bruises go away."
"Alright. Hold still please. This will only take a few seconds. What's your name?" Miyo asked as her healing light enveloped Trihn.
"Trihn. My name is Trihn. I'm and acolyte that just graduated from my training in Prontera. I came here to Al Debaren cause my teacher said that it would be good experience to find a fighter in this city and travel together with him so that I may one day become strong enough to become a priestess. But it seems all I found in this city was thugs who wanted to rape and kill me."
"You poor thing. Here come home with us tonight. We'll make sure you have a decent meal and a warm bed." Rose said. "Is that ok with you Miyo since it is your house?"
"Yes of course! I wouldn't dream of leaving you out here all alone. Besides from the looks of it you seem in need of new clothing. You can borrow some of mine once we get back."
"We should head back now. Its getting late. We still have some packing left to do. And its getting a little chili out here." I said while grabbing my arms. After all Al Debaren is next to a river that flows around the town. And without a overcoat it can get very chilly quickly.
"Yes the night did seem to get quite cold somehow. Alright then. Sano pay for the tab while we start the walk back to the house. We'll see you when you get there."
"Yeah yeah yeah. I got it. I'll see you guys in a little bit."
Should have known this would have happened. Well lets see how much the bill is... 257 zeny!!! WHAT DID THEY ORDER WHILE WE WERE GONE!
I placed 285 zeny on top of the bill and left the restaurant and started walking towards Miyo's house. It had gotten very cold all of a suddenly for some strange reason even though the sun had just set about 5 minutes ago. "Really should have gone to a closer restaurant..."
Once I got back to Miyo's place I quickly went inside and changed to warmer clothing. Even though my usual attire was warm without my coat it did little to protect me from natures elements.
After I changed I went back inside to the living room where everyone was sitting around the couch drinking from the looks of it some coffee that Rose had prepared. I caught a glance of Trihn sleeping with her head in Miyo's lap with a peaceful look on her face.
"Hey. What are you all up to"
"Nothing much. We are just discussing what to do about Trihn. We can't just leave her. After all she doesn't have a home to go to."
"Perhaps she could stay here. And take care of the house while we are gone?" Rose said.
"Perhaps... Well make sure you have everything you'll need. We have to go tomorrow morning. We'll find someone to warp us to Geffen. From there we'll plan our next move on how to get to the Graveyard. Fastest way that I know of is to walk there from Geffen. It should only be a weeks travel."
"What is this Sano?" Ryan asked me when he caught a glimpse of the box under the coffee table.
"That was a gift from a local blacksmith. What's in it I do not know yet. I will bring it with us to Geffen however and find out there. Lets go to bed. Were will you two be sleeping?"
"Trihn can take the pull out from the coach. We'll sleep here on the floor. Just make sure you give us some pillows to soften it up. Last time I slept on this floor my back was stiff for days."
"Ok. I'll go grab some extra blankets and pillows from the closet." After saying this Miyo gently lifted Trihns head from her lap and set it back down gently on the coach. She then proceded to go to the closet quickly and pull out the stuff needed.
"Were are you going to sleep Sano?" Rose asked me inquisitively.
"I will find a place. Don't worry about me." After saying that I walked out of the room and went to the closet that Miyo was currently pulling blankets out of.
"Hey. Can I get 2 blankets and a few pillows?"
"Sure. So... Where are you going to sleep?
"I'll find a place. Perhaps I'll sleep where I do during the summer time."
"Sago... You don't have to sleep out there you know. You know that I have a reclining chair you could sleep in."
"Its ok. I'll be fine."
After saying that I headed back towards the end of the house by were the wheel well was stationed at.
Hmm. This seems as good a place as any. Least its peaceful sounding here. Just make sure I keep this backdoor closed and It shouldn't get to cold in here.
I started to lay out the first blanket on the ground to create some cushioning and insulation. I then laid the other blanket on top of it and put the pillows up above by where my head would be. After I was done I removed my boots and got into bed. It was surprising exactly how warm it was. I'm not sure when I drifted off to sleep but the next thing I remember was waking up sometime just after dawn broke cause I could see the sun starting to rise over the mountains in the distance.
I stretched out quickly and sat up. I glanced over by the door and to my suprize someone was sitting there.
I wonder how long she's been sitting there... She fell asleep. I'll let her sleep while I finish packing my bags and get something to eat. Ryan wont be up for at least another 2 or so hours.
I rolled out from under the covers and went over to were the sleeping body laid. I as gently as I could picked her up and walked her over to were I was just sleeping moments ago and placed her in the covers and pulled them back over her. She stirred slightly as I did this but didn't wake up. I sat there looking at her for a few moments before I silently put on my boots and walked out to the kitchen.
I scrummaged through the food that was there till I found something that looked like a blueberry muffin. Least I think it was a blueberry muffin. It was a little over cooked so the top was burnt a little. Least I knew it was either blueberry or chocolate chip. Oh well least it didn't taste half bad.
After eating I went back to the living room. Everyone was still asleep except for one. I was suprized to see Trihn awake and looking at me.
"Good morning." I said softly to her.
"Good morning." She said just as softly.
"Your up early. You should probably go back to bed. Its just barely day break."
"Yeah... your right. It is kind of early. But I'm use to getting up this early. During my training the Sisters required us to be up at day break."
"I see... Well it may not be much but there is some food in the kitchen. Help yourself to it."
"Thanks. Well I should probably go get cleaned up and eat something."
"Ok. I'll see you later then." After saying this I left the room and headed back towards the water wheel. Miyo still hadn't awaken when I entered the room so I decided to lean back against the wall and watch the wheel seemingly gliding careless through the water. I lost myself in that water for how long I do not know. All I know is that I was jolted from wherever I was when someone came up from behind and pushed me towards the water then just before I fell in grab me from behind and pull me back.
"What the...." I turned around and found Miyo laughing like she was a grade schooler that just pulled a prank on a fellow classmate.
"Sorry Sago. I couldn't help myself. You looked like you needed a good jolt from wherever you thought you were. You looked to much at peace for your own good."
"I guess your right... Peace seems to never find me does it? I will find it some day... I just can't give up on it."
"Sago..."
"Well lets go get Ryan and Rose up. We should head out early to save some time. After all it'll be hard to find someone to warp us to Geffen. Besides you look like a mess you should probably get dressed and situated."
"Your right. We'll see you later then." After saying that Miyo left the room and headed back towards her own to change into her traveling clothes. I resumed my pondering look into the water and felt myself slip away again. This wheel well always seemed to do that to me. Remind me of something from my past that I couldn't quite seem to remember no matter how hard I tried to remember. Perhaps for me the past is best left forgotten for me. All that really mattered to me lately is how my feelings have started to get the better of me. I've always been able to hide my feelings from others. And yet my feelings have found a way to come out lately.
Best not to think about it Sago, your feelings will drown you if you release them all at once. Just give it time and all will become clear sooner or later. Just let time handle everything.
I snapped out of my day dream and quickly went over to the gears I had brought with me. Daylight now flooded the room and it was apparent that it was after 8 am. Everyone should be awake now and about ready to go. I finished making sure everything was packed correctly and pulled it on my shoulders as I walked out of the room and into the livingroom and slung my pack down next to the couch.
I could hear everyone inside the kitchen finishing up breakfast so I decided to go in and just see how everyone is doing.
"Good morning everyone."
"Morning Sago." They said back.
"Best hurry up with breakfast we don't have long left. The times come for us to leave."
"Where are you going?" Trihn asked questioning.
"Have you heard the rumors of the Dark Lord disturbing the peace of the graveyard in Glast Heim? We are going to get ride of him. That's our mission."
"I see. Here let me help you then. I can warp you to Geffen. Its the least I could do after you've all helped me out."
"Thanks Trihn. Trihn... we have something to talk to you about. We'd like it if you would stay here. In my house and take care of it till we return. Do you mind doing this for me?" Miyo asked the young acolyte.
"Sure you've got a lovely house. It would please me to stay here."
"Thanks. There is some money inside the draw of the table the lamp is sitting on in the living room. That should help you out with groceries and other expensive while we are gone. Well. Lets get everything gathered and prepared to leave. I'd like to leave within the next 10 minutes if possible."
"Alright. Me and Rose have all our stuff ready. We are ready to leave whenever you two are."
"I'm ready as well. My pack is next to the couch and the box is where I left it was well."
"Alright then. Lets get our stuff and meet outside."
After saying this we all grabbed our packs from the living room and left the house. Trihn then preceded to pull out a blue gemstone from her pocket and muttered a few words to it before throwing it on the ground. A blue flash appeared and a warp portal formed from it.
"Thank you Trihn. Take care of yourself. We should be back within a month."
"Good luck you all."
After exchanging those words we headed into the portal. A few seconds later the whiteness disappeared from our eyes and we found ourselves standing in the city of magic, Geffen. It was an amazing city by comparison. In the center stood the Geffen tower. Up in the tower was the Wizards guild of Rune Midgard. There one could train themselves to harness the power of the elements and either bring salvation or dustruction at the whim of the user. We began by walking west of the tower towards the outskirts of the city. We soon approached the exit of the city and stopped walking.
"This is it. Once we leave this city we are on our own. Everyone ready?"
"Yes." They said in unison.
We then started walking out the gates of Geffen and into the wilderness that lay beyond it.
Well That's chapter 2. please read and review.
also I'm leaving for the military in a few days so it will be a while before I update this. I"ll try to get chapter 3 done before I leave.
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