Fou-Lu's Perspective

Assimilating myself into the human society is difficult, as I have found out. The concept of work doesn't appeal to me, and neither does the concept of every other thing that these mortals apply to their lives, yet here I am, indirectly coerced into practicing what I find unappealing, in order to remain hidden amongst the crowds. Food, is perhaps the only thing I have concern for, and yet the simplest way of obtaining food, would be buying it, with money. Ah.. the perils of society.

Still, Ryu is constantly upsetted by the fluctuation and shifting in the world threads, and his words in my mind annoy me to no known end. Yet I have seen such rifts before, and even though I try to convince him... or me, that it's a normal situation, he persists with his stand, and suggests I find out about this... troublemaker. After some consideration, I agreed, and gathered whatever information I could of the continent of Endiness before planning my departure. Of course, there isn't much to take, as I have little belongings for sentimentality, or memory.

Even so, no journey can be done without supplies, and I know that I would need to have some money, should I encounter situations that raw might would have little say. Yet, the solution of my worries came to me, as I saw an advertisement about a competition in Lohan, where the top three contestamts would win some money. An oppurtunity to be seized, and so, I left immediately, after collecting some fruits from the forests as supplies for the journey. I travelled across the woods, until a voice spoke to me in my head.

'You shouldn't win.'

Perposterous. Why not?

'Low profile. You won't want trouble waltzing through your door, you know. Second place would be good enough, and with your thrifty nature, that money would last at least two years.'

His suggestion does have some insight, and very well. I will get second, but now, another problem arises.

'No magic. You do know, right?'

I sighed, while I kept on with my journey. I will fight, but I will need a weapon, which means money will be a concern. Perhaps a few dead bandits can provide me with the money for a sword?

'Don't kill. It'll raise questions.'

This time, I would have to disagree. A few dead bandits will make little difference. Now, it's only finding a group of bandits that will be a hassle.

But I met with a merchant who fears to travel alone in the forests, mountains and swamplands, and sensing an oppurtunity to make some money, I complied to guard him to Lohan. Although the money wasn't a large sum, but it would be enough for a simple sword. How ironic, that things seem to fall into place so easily? My intuition immediately suggests that fate has some hand in such arrangements. Regardless, so long as I have money to venture and investigate the source of the disturbing energies, and the purpose and motivation that drives it, anything simple will do.

Dart's Perspective

The Tournament has finally come, and this event has become a good place for myself, Kongol, Haschel, Albert, Meru and Shana to meet together again, and although only myself, Kongol and Haschel would participate, it still was a good time for us to meet and test our strengths, in case another disaster strikes. No one, would want to be caught unprepared.

It's also a time every year to discuss of change in the world, a time for recollection and reminisce, a time for strengthening whatever bonds we shared.

It's wonderful to be on the road again, and now that Seles is getting back up, travelling with Shana has been most enjoyable. Her laughter lightens the damp air of the surroudnings, and her smile always neutralize the hostilities in the air around. The sun always seems wonderful when she is around, and although the woods around us are alluring and enchanting in their own right, my eyes could not keep off this youger sister I never had, who become a lover in the recent times.

I wonder how Albert is, now that he is fully responsible for the whole of Serdio, or how is Haschel, and his martial arts school? Ah, I believe there will be many things to say, many things to laugh about.

With those thoughts in my head, I heightened my pace, and Shana followed. I smiled at the girl that I have grown to like, to a point, love. She isn't a small girl that needed my protection anymore, she's a capable lady, one that could easily keep up with my own blistering pace.

Lohan, by the time we arrived, was busier that it had been last year, and no doubt, it could be related to the growing economies of all three nations, Mille Seseau, Serdio and Tiberoa. The tournament, that will be held next week, is now an event like no other, and the street outsde is now packed with traders, craftsman plying their trade, kids playing and staring at the animals brought by the traders, and travellers looking through wares. Lohan, is now and is the largest city in Endiness for a reason, and perhaps this tournament is one of those reasons. The two of us forced a way through the thick crowds, the ladders, and the roar of voices to finally arrive outside the inn.

It's nice to meet friends again.

Lloyd's Perspective

In a week, that tournament again will be held, where I first met Dart in combat. Lohan will once more be packed, and I will have to introduce myself to him again. This time, without the hostilities. I wonder what his response would be?

No doubt, I will participate in the tournament, and meet him in swordfight, as with the first time. Of course, I do not expect an easy battle, as I know Dart has improved tremendously since that day. But time will tell.

One good thing about writing in low entry sections. Even is the story is flawed to death, there aren't many people to comment on how sucky a story can get.