Les Guardiens de Ordre: A story of loyalty, honor and love
AN: Weeeeelll!!! Here we go!!! The final chapter of the series. I hope that you guys enjoy reading the story and I would like to thank everyone who had been diligent enough in reviewing this story. Again, thankies, thankies, thanies!!! See you in my other stories! Ja ne!!!!!! Don't forget to review on this last chappie kk? Ja ne!!!
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Chapter 11: Other halfYou gave me light
You gave me hope
You brought back life
To my lifeless existence
Now to have you in my arms
You complete my soul…
Glaring at the hunter before her, Mizu charged at full speed and attacked him up front. Shadowstrike couldn't help being pushed backwards by the impact of her kick. Dodging her stunner as she swiped it, directed at his head, he yelled for her to stop. The priestess skidded to a halt as her friend yelled. Breathing deeply, she grinned when he touched his neck gingerly, as if checking if it was still in tact with his body.
"Man, if you only had a jur for a weapon, I'm damn sure you could have cut my head off!"
The young priestess merely chuckled and lowered her arm, "So, you give up?" she asked him teasingly. The hunter merely glared at her but nodded as well. "I'm outta here… you coming with me?"
She merely smiled at him, "Nope… gonna stay here for a while and train on my own, you go right up ahead…"
"Don't stay down there for too long and don't tire yourself too hard!" he called down to her as he went up the stairs back to the main hall. Once she was alone, the smile that had been on her face disappeared, only to be replaced by sadness. Looking around her, she sighed. She and Shadow had been training in one of their underground dungeons, one reserved for their one on one training. Another week had passed… two weeks now. Damn you, Shinta… you didn't even let me say hello or even goodbye… she thought beforeclosing her eyes, she began to train in earnest, remembering the way a certain assassin taught her how to fight. Tears fell freely from her face as she moved gracefully, I love him… I know I do… but I know as well that my loyalty lies within my guild, my duty comes before my heart… another swipe in the air, a graceful twist of her body, more tears fell. I fell in love with somebody who probably think I'm just a huge nuisance… somebody up there probably hates me… as she stepped sideways, she miscalculated her footing and collapsed on the cold hard ground. Not bothering to stand up, she sobbed her heart out, releasing all her emotions in the dark where none could see her, where she couldn't burden anyone with the troubles of her soul.
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It was already dark when Mizu went back to her chamber to rest, removing her armor, she tiredly threw her stunner on the bed. Not even bothering to close the curtains, she deftly removed her gown and let it drop to the floor. Just as she turned towards the window, it was then that she felt that she wasn't alone in her room. Clad only in her underwear, she slowly moved towards the other side of her bed. Moving as if nothing has changed, as if she still didn't know that someone was in her room. Just as she reached the other side, the figure in the shadows moved and clamped his hand on her mouth. Mizu struggled furiously as she tried to disentangle herself from her attackers powerful grip. It was when he spoke that she stopped struggling and stood stiffly in his arms.
"Now this is the way I should have kidnapped you before…"
The priestess blinked as she swiftly turned in his arms when he loosened his hold on her. "Shinta?!" she whispered incredulously, looking at her door, her eyes wide in panic. "What the hell are you doing here?!!"
Shinta merely smirked at her. Instead of answering her, he moved away from her to sit on her bed, he eyed her from head to foot, his eyes gleaming mischievously in the evening light. "Nice…"
Mizu frowned at his words and looked down at her body. It was then she realized that she was wearing nothing but her underwear. She gasped in surprise, snatching the covers from the bed, she wrapped it around her body covering it to his view, her eyes shooting blue sparks in fury.
"Pervert."
Shinta would have laughed out loud had he not remembered his location. He stood up and circled her, his eyes and face not revealing anything he was thinking at the moment.
She noticed what he was doing and sighed in disgust. "What are you doing here, Shinta?"
The assassin merely looked at her, "Nothing… I just want to see you again…"
She tilted her head, eyeing him dubiously. "What do you mean?"
He merely looked at her and smiled. "Nothing… why don't you go to sleep?"
She stared at him, wondering at his gentle question and soft eyes. The red haired assassin merely shook his head and came close to her. Shocking her when he carried her, he gently laid her down on the soft mattress. Just as he had settled her comfortably on the soft cushion, he removed his weapons and laid down beside her.
"Shinta… what are you doing?" came the timid voice
"I missed you…"
She gasped and turned around to face him, her shocked blue eyes met with sad amber orbs. "Why…"
Lifting a hand to her cheek, he nuzzled his nose to her neck, his lips curving at her soft gasp. "Hnnn…." Instead of answering her, he merely wrapped her in his embrace and closed his eyes feigning sleep. It was a long time later that he opened his eyes and watched the angel sleeping by his side. Softly brushing his lips across her forehead, "Tomorrow… everything will change tomorrow… I promise you…" he whispered softly before her disentangled his arms from around her soft body. Looking wistfully at her, he brushed his hands gently to her face before he took his weapons and fled into the dark.
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"HATREEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The knight jumped a foot at his seat when the shout echoed throughout the castle. The doors slammed open when Shadow came running in with Aries not far behind. He glared at the two, "what the hell's wrong with the two of you?!" he growled at them
Shadowstrike gasped for breath before her blurted out, "He's here!!!" at Hatred's blank look Aries added, "The guild master of the Underground Assassins!!!" Realization dawned on Hatred's face while pure anger shone in the eyes of his two companions.
"What the hell is he doing here?!!!" Saitou growled out loud while Dark merely muttered incoherently.
"He says he wants to talk with you…" Shadow told their guild master
Hatred merely nodded and stood. "Tell him to meet me at the main hall."
The two hunters merely nodded. Turning to the two assassins, he ordered them to call the entire guild to be present at the main hall.
Shinta stood in the middle of the Les Guardiens' main hall when Hatred arrived. He had sensed the arrival of the other guild members a while earlier, all hidden in the shadows.
"Shinta…"
The assassin turned and met the knight's stare head on. "What brings you here to our place?"
Shinta looked away from him and looked at the view of the city of Prontera. "I've made my decision." Facing the knight again, he looked at him directly in the eye. "We accept your proposal for a guild alliance."
"A guild whaaaaat?!!!!" Hatred shook his head as the loud piercing shout echoed in the main hall.
Shadow nearly fell off his perch when he had heard the assassins words, but to think that it was Hatred who proposed the idea… "What the heck were you thinking?!!!" Saitou voice spoke of his anger and barely unleashed fury.
"He nearly killed all of us, kidnapped Mizu, and you want to form an alliance with him?! Are you crazy?!" Hi-Jakkk asked him incredulously
"I believe that we have nothing against each other, and I think that an alliance would benefit both guilds." He told them as a matter of fact "Don't you agree, Blessed?" he asked the priestess who sat calmly on one corner, beside her stood a wide eyed silver haired priestess.
Nodding her head, Blessed smiled brightly. "Yep. Can't argue with that, with this new alliance, no one would ever dare and try to fight us!"
"But…."
"No buts. My decision is final." Turning to the assassin, he grinned, "You and your guild members are welcome to stay here whenever you're in town…"
The assassin merely nodded and turned to leave. Just before he crossed the open doors, he turned to look at the priestess gently and smiled.
Mizu gaped at him and the others. Here she was thinking that everything that had happened the night before was just a dream, now Shinta's here saying that he's accepting Hatred's proposal for a guild alliance?! Looking at everyone in the room, she wondered why.
"Now you don't have any reason to lock up all your emotions anymore…"
The silver haired priestess gasped at the words of the priestess seated at her side. Looking at her guild master for confirmation, he gave her a rueful smile. "There is now way in hell am I giving you up, is that clear Mizu?"
"But if it means your happiness, then we are willing to share…" Bless added for him
The entire Les Guardiens stood in shock as the full impact of the words of their leaders sunk in. Hatred had come to the Underground Assassins to request for a guild alliance so that Mizu won't have to choose between two guilds. To choose between duty and her heart.
Tears fell from her eyes as the rest of the Les Guardiens' faces lit up with smiles of understanding. Looking at Saitou, she knew his reason for turning his back at her but Dark? Before she could ask what was the matter with Dark, GK stood beside her and pushed her out of the doors. "Go girl… go after him."
She stared up at his face and to the face of Blessed, "It's time for your own happiness now, sis…"
Throwing her arms around her, she sobbed her thanks before running out of the palace to go after the other half of her soul.
"Shinta!!!!!"
The assassin turned slowly and saw his priestess run towards him laughing out loud. He smiled and opened his arms to greet her as she jumped into his arms, twirling her around, he chuckled. Leaning her head down to his, she held his face in her hands and kissed him passionately. "I love you…" she whispered
Amber eyes merely looked at her and grinned, "And I love you too…" he whispered before answering her kiss with one of his own.
Crunchy let out a whoop as they eyed the two lovers, the entire guild laughing out loud happy for this unusual turn of events, Hatred came near Saitou and laid his hand on his arm.
"You should be happy for her…"
Saitou looked up at him and grinned ruefully, "I am…"
Meanwhile, Jakkk came near to his friend and elbowed him. "You alright there buddy?"
Dark looked at his friend and smiled sadly, "Yeah… I'll be fine…"
"Don't worry, there's someone out there just for you…"
Dark looked at his best friends girlfriend and smiled, "Yeah… I guess…" he whispered before looking back at the happy couple. "I hope he makes you happy, Mizu…"
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"Oh man!!! That has got to be the best tasting cake I've ever had in my entire life!!!"
Cute chuckled at the young wizard seated beside her, Hiko, face still smeared with cake grinned happily and dived into the remaining piece of cake in his plate. Leaning her head towards Crunchy, she smiled. This has got to be the best occasion of the year.
It was already mid spring and a huge celebration was taking place in the city of Prontera. A celebration on the alliance of two of the most powerful guilds in Midgard, and a celebration for the union of two lost souls. Shinta and Mizu decided to get married five months after the alliance had been set, it took that long to prepare because of the huge preparation to be done for the reception and party… it seems that most of Midgard's guilds would come to witness the unusual union and alliance.
Sano ambled to where Hiko, Crunchy, Cute and Ame were sitting. He was grinning from ear to ear. "You guys enjoying the party?"
Cute chuckled and nodded. Crunchy smiled, "It looks like as if everyone's having a good time!"
Kitsune came and laughed. "How could they not be? Not only are our guild are totally different especially on the reputation field, but to have an assassin and priestess wedding?! Ha!"
They all laughed at that and noticed the bride and groom come close to their group with the rest of their guild mates behind her. Mizu was practically beaming and there was no mistaking the light air that surrounded Shinta as they stopped at their table. They all talked cheerfully for a while before Shinta raised his hands to signal everyone to pipe down for a while.
Mizu smiled and looked at everyone, "Minna, I would like to thank all of you for coming. But I would like to personally thank my guild master and my sister before all of you. Because if it wasn't for their understanding, this alliance would never have happened. To one of the greatest guild masters that I have ever known, and for a priestess who has a heart of gold, Hatred and Blessed Priestess!" at her words, the entire crowd cheered and yelled. Pushing Mizu to a corner, Shinta caged her on the wall. She looked up at his shining amber eyes, "what is it?"
"One of the greatest guild masters? Mind telling me who the others are…?" he asked her, his amber eyes glittering mischievously and dangerously
Mizu smiled and kissed him hard. "The other one?" she kissed him again, "Is a certain assassin that had the audacity to kidnap me, and made me fall in love with him…"
He chuckled. "Is that so?"
She grinned brightly up at him, "Hai!" she chirped before he swooped down and claimed her lips in a hungry kiss, "I love you…" she whispered
He smiled cockily at her, "Me too… but Id rather show you…" he told her before his hands ran dangerously inside the slits of her wedding gown
Mizu chuckled and swatted him playfully, "Behave… we are in front of an audience!"
Shinta chuckled, "Aa… maybe later, when I can have you all to myself…"
The priestess laughed out loud, "I am yours you idiot… I am yours even for a lifetime…"
"I know…"
Forever…-Owari-