Copyright. I do not own fable or any of these characters, they belong to Lionhead, Big Blue Box and Microsoft Studeos.
Summary: This is a prequal to the XBox game Fable, long before the Hero starts his training at the guild and this story is intended to cover some of the loose ends that is left behind when the game is finished. It is not required to finish the game but it is recommended that the game played from completing the arena quest (Story may contain some spoilers).
Author's Note: Thanks for the positive feedback :-). As the story progresses the plot will get deeper.
Chapter 2: Graduation
It was the next morning at the Hero's Guild, Scarlet Robe and Twinblade are having thier breakfast in the dining hall and they both constantly watch each other for any unexpected behaviour. Then Scarlet noticed Maze dining at the other end of the hall after Scarlet had finished her breakfast she decided to speak to him.
"Um, Hi Maze." Greeted Scarlet.
"Ah, you must be Scarlet Robe, are you ready for your exam?" Enquired Maze.
Scarlet hesitated, she knew she can fight well and quite keen with the way of the will although she prefere to stay away from archery. "I don't know. I can fight well but I don't know what the exxam is." Scarlet answers.
"Well, you should be okay then. And don't worry about Twinblade you won't be fighting him in the exam." Said Maze.
"Well that's a relief, he looks like he's gonna dice up anyone with the look he's giving.
Besides what is it like being a hero, I always wanted to participate in the Arena." Scarlet
enquired.
"Hmmm, Being a hero is not a easy life, but depending on your renown, you'll doing a viarity of quests. Also you can choose what path you want to tread. As for the arena you must be nominated in order to participate and if you on the team rounds, make sure you watch your partner as well, for there can only be one winner in the Arena." Responds Maze.
"Thanks, I guess I'll warm up now". Said Scarlet then she left for the Mellee training grounds.
Meanwhile not far from the Hero's guild, Blair Rose wsa escorted to the Hero's guild when she saw the guild she awed in it's glory for this is her new home now and then she also noticed a boy about her age with a strong man beside him. The the Guild doors open atmiting the Guildmaster.
"Ah, I see now apprentices have arrived. Welcometo both of you" The Guild master greeted.
"And it's good to see you again Cheif. How is Knothole Glade going?" Enquired the Guildmaster.
"The town is doing fine Guildmaster, this boy here is the one who had saved his father for the Wasp Queen." Responded the chief.
Blair gasped at the news about the boy's heroic act, definetly he's hero material and he'll be tough competition.
"Impressive! He's definitely able to do well here, I'm glad you brought him here." Responded the Guildmaster. "Now What are the names of these young apprentices?" Asked the Guildmaster.
"She is Blair Rose, brought here as per agreement from Mayor Grey." The Guard answers.
"The Boy's name here is THunder." Said the Chief proudly.
"Hmmm, I heard of you Blair may I remind you that you'll be watched for a while until we can
have faith that you are reformed. But I'm happy to accpet you in the guild, I know that
Mayor Grey's faith is well placed. And Thunder, this place is definitely for you and
congradulations on defeating the wasp queen. Let's get you both prepared you both had arrived
on a great day for you'll get to see two of our apprentices are participating in their exams.
But I like to ask you both to keep quiet while the exam is in progress." said the Guildmaster.
"Good, am I'm dismissed?" Asked the Guard.
"Oh yes, you can go now, tell Mayor Grey that Blair won't be any trouble here." Answerd the Guildmaster.
"Yes sir." Said the Guard, then he turns away and returns to Bowerstone.
"Oh chief, if my knowledge is right wasps are not normally found on Witchwood island. Is there any suspecious activities that you might be aware of?" Questioned the GUildmaster.
"Well the traders had reported a straged cloacked man at the focus site, they don't know what he's doing there, when I checked all I found was a empty cage. I don't know though but the traders mentioned his cloawas red as blood." Answered the Chief.
"Hmmm, that is strange indeed, these focus sites are one of the few remains of the old kingdom"
The Guildmaster mused.
"Yes, strange indeed, well I must return to Knothole Glade now and check on Thunder's family.
Good seeing you again Guildmaster." said the cheif and he left Thunder to the guildmaster.
The Guildmaster turned on to Thunder and Blair Rose. "Well the exams about to start, I know a good place for you to watch". said the Guildmaster.
Meanwhile, far from the Hero's Guild deep in the forests of Oakvale where a manor stood, Elvira decided to ride to Oakvale for some entertainment she entered the stables, secured a sadle and reins on her horse and as she was about to mount on her horse sh noticed a black rose lying next to the horse's brush. Elvira was enticed by the dark rose's beauty. She picked up the rose and tied in her hair for decoration and she starts her journy to Oakvale.
Not long after Elvira got to Barrow Fields, she pull the reins to stop her horse where a man with a red cloak, red as blood and wearing a bone mask. The man stared at Elvira, then he finally spoke to her.
"Ah hello pretty girl." Said the man.
"Hello yourself" Replied Elvira.
The man liked her attitude and responded. "I heard you want to be Mayor of Bowerstone."
"How did you know that? I'm rarely seen by anyone at all except for my selfish sister"
Snapped Elvira.
"That's terriable, all couped up in that manor." The man continued
"It's not a manor , it's a dump, there's nothing to do there and if you can excuse me I'm going for some entertainment." Elvira said.
"Before you leave, I can provide you some excitement, you see here I have a message for your father, if you see him, can you give it to him?" THe man asked.
For a long time, Elvira was tempted by the man's request, then she decides to accept the stranger's request.
"Okay, I'll take the message." Elvira said.
"Good, here is the message, oh can I have the honour of knowing your name?" The stranger asked as he gives the envelope to Elvira.
"Elvira, Lady Elvira Grey. Besides what's your name? I know your from the Hero's Guild." Elvira said as she accepts the letter.
"All in good time Elvira. And for the Hero's Guild yes I'm from the Guild I had just recently been to the arena." The man answered.
"Well, I heard from my sister that you won but she didn't tell me your name." Elvira said as she starts to flirt.
"I did, but I must go now, but we'll meet again, Lady Grey. Hmmm, I think the title suits you." Said the man.
"Well just before you leave..." Before Elvira continues to flirt with the man in the blood red robe, the man turned and left via a old cullus gate.
"I have a feeling we will." Elvira thought.
Back at the Hero's Guild Twinblade was finishing his exam and Scarlet Robe had completed her exam with distinction. Twinblade is sparring with Maze, Twinblade was doing well in Melee skills , with both swords he was able to get through Maze's defence, but the hard part was about to come.
"Well done, now lets test your ranged combat abilites. But don't get too close." Maze instructed.
Twinblade seathed his swords and pulled out his throwing knives with one knife in each hand. Maze began teleporting from one area to another. Everywhere where Maze teleports, Twinblade throws one of his throwing knives with deadly accuracy and Maze successfully devlects each knife with his staff until one of knifes almost hit him.
"Excellent, you passed the test, meet with the guildmaster before you leave. But be warned not all fights are that easy." Warned Mazed.
Twinblade chuckled at the warning but he always love a challenge but the Guildmaster knows that would get him in big trouble one day. For Scarlet she was more cautious but she's willing to fight a good fight which will bring trouble to her as well, but now they had passed and now it's time for their graduation.
Deep inside the Hero's Guild Blair, Thunder were lead to a special chamber where all the hero apprentices have gathered. They both awed at the graduates that will receive their guild symbols.
"May the Graduates approach." Announce the Guildmaster.
Scarlet Robe and Twinblade marched down the isle amongst the other apprentices who are observing the ceromony and they both approach the Guildmaster with pride.
"As this time forth you are no longer apprentices but now heros. You had both went far from your
first days as apprentices. For there are many challenges and adventures that await you with rewards
to come. Take your guild seals and approach the world forth as Heros" The Guildmaster announced,
then he hands over the guild seals to Scarlet Robe and Twinblade and the apprentices who observered
cheered.
End of Chapter 2
