Hey, who's happy that I actually updated early?
Guy: Not me!
Matthew: Why are you asking us?
FireEdge: I'm not!
Reviews:
Squallsgurl: I have no idea why they didn't make them a support, maybe they didn't notice that Wil and Florina would make a good couple.
TheOneAndOnlyT: Ya, I kinda slacked off last chapter, but I think this one's less… (for lack of a better word) boring.
Ed, the Master Tactician: Actually, I'm not to familiar with RP's on the internet, so I'm not entirely sure what to tell you. Oh yeah, Matthew, have fun!
Matthew: Now where did I put that sword? …Here it is!!!
Guy: Ack! No fair! Whoa! AHH!
Lord Cynic: Ouch…
Ragnarok: Yeah, I feel sorry for Wil too. Hmm… I think I just might fly back to my gamecube too after I finish the chapter. Oh, yes and thanks for reviewing my new ToS fic!
FireEdge: Okay, the speech with Uhai in this chapter, is going to sound funny, because it's half from the game and half from my memory/imagination. My GBA was not co-operating with me, so if the talk there sounds weird, I apologize.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fire Emblem.
Stray Arrow
Chapter 10
Wil sighed as he stepped off the plank and onto solid ground again. The boat ride wasn't that bad, he was surprised he hadn't gotten seasick like Guy, whom was looking miserable the entire ride here. But when the hull was breached and the Black Fang attacked, it was enough to make even the strongest stomach a bit queasy.
As he waited for everyone to get off the ship, Wil took the opportunity to check if his bowstring had gotten damp from the ride here, even though it had done fairly good in the battle. He also noticed that the fog on the island was quite thick, meaning that there could be a surprise attack on them any moment. Deciding to replace his bowstring just to be safe, he sat down as did some other troops while the lords, and Elfaiya scouted a little ways ahead. I wonder how Florina faired during the ride? He hadn't seen much of the pegasus knight during the boat ride. Glimpses of her during the fight were all he saw of her. Looking around, the archer soon spotted the young girl standing with her pegasus off to one side. I might as well talk to her… It's not like I have anything else to do… Standing up, Wil walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Hey, Florina. How was the boat ride for you?"
"Um… it was okay… I'd never been on a boat before, so it was kind of exciting, I guess…" She replied.
"Yeah, it was definitely different." Wil replied. Squinting at the fog he spoke up again. "This fog is pretty thick… I hope we don't have to fight in this weather…"
"Yes, I hope Lady Lyndis gets back soon."
"Yeah." As if answering their thoughts, the lords and tactician could be seen returning.
"Well, there they are now." Wil spoke aloud. "Hmm… they don't look particularly happy. I wonder what they found?"
"Um… Well, we could, um, go ask them…" Suggested Florina.
"Yes, let's go!" As they started towards the lords, a figure suddenly emerged from the thick forest. Lyn was lifted from the ground as the man grabbed her by the waist and held a knife to her neck.
"Kyaa!" Lyn screamed.
"…If you value her life, send the girl to me." The man demanded.
"You--You're Sacaen!" She gasped in surprise.
"Yes, I am Uhai, of the Black Fang."
"Why are you working for the Black Fang?!" Asked Lyn.
"I believe in what Brendan Reed strives for. " Uhai replied "But you are of Sacae, also." Suddenly Uhai dropped her to the ground.
"You're… letting me go?"
"Holding hostages is dishonourable. I will let you die with a sword in your hands. But mark my words, you will die here." With that the nomad rode back to where he came from.
"Lady Lyndis! Are you okay!" Florina ran up to Lyn, who was slowly getting off the ground.
"I'm fine, Florina… Come, let's get ready to fight."
"Alright, Elfaiya. Let's find that guy and beat him at his own game!" Commanded Hector. The tactician nodded. Yelling out orders, they were soon ready and heading off to battle.
But as Wil ran ahead, torch in hand, his sharp ears heard the flapping of wings. Turning his head, he saw a pegasus knight flying from the distance. Wait, that's not Florina. Is this new pegasus knight a friend or foe? It seemed that the stranger caught more than just Wil's eyes. For most stopped to glance at the newcomer. One of the units that saw her was in fact, Florina.
"S-Sister?!" Florina gasped, flying up to the new pegasus knight. "Fiora, is that really you?"
"Florina… what are you doing here?" The young, aqua-locked woman asked.
"I'm here protecting Lady Lyndis. What are you doing here? Why are you all alone?"
"I was on a mission. I had a whole unit of pegasus knights… but because of me, they're all dead now. I must avenge them." Fiora replied, a sad, but determined look on her face. The talk between the sisters continued on, but Wil could not listen, for the enemy was soon advancing towards them and his attention needed to be focused on the fight. But from what he had just heard, he knew that this new pegasus knight was an ally that they could definitely depend on. He hoped that Florina could convince her sister to join them. Without help, Fiora might kill herself. And that would break Florina's heart. That he could not bear to see. But he soon saw the new recruit fighting alongside her sister, letting Wil fight on in peace.
After a long fight, they soon approached the place where Uhai awaited them. Elfaiya seemed cautious in letting them get to close, and the winged units as well as the ones who had a weaker defence were left further behind to deal with reinforcements. Wil was placed in-between. Elfaiya couldn't seem to decide exactly where to put him, so she told him stay alert and to await her orders.
From where the archer stood, he was still able to help fight a few enemies. He was also able to get a good view of the battle versus Uhai. Wil could hear and see Guy, whom Elfaiya took along; saying he was her "decoy", yelling in anger. He hadn't understood what she had meant by that but now saw that the tactician was using Guy to distract Uhai, making him use his longbow to shoot at him. Unfortunately for the nomad, the speedy myrmidon was dodging every single arrow. Then from the shadows, Wil could see Lyn sneaking up behind Uhai, her Mani Katti glinting dangerously in her hands. Before he knew it, the nomad was crippled onto the ground, on the brink of death. After a few words, that Wil could not hear, it was all over.
Soon they were on their way again, apparently Uhai had given them, with his last breathe, the directions to the Dragon's Gate. Since they were all walking or flying low and slowly as not to attract attention, Wil took the opportunity to have a talk with Florina's sister, Fiora.
"Hello, nice to meet you." He greeted as he fell into step beside the pegasus.
"Likewise, my friend. May I ask who you might be?" Fiora replied.
"I am Wil, an archer in the service of Lady Lyndis. And you are Fiora, am I correct?" Wil answered with a cheery smile. The other nodded.
"Do you know my sister? She also works for Lady Lyndis."
"Yes… I know Florina very well… She is… my dear… friend…" Though he tried to hide his emotions, his happy mask slipped slightly as Florina was mentioned. Yes, she's just a dear friend now. Not the love of my life…Not anymore…
"You are close friends with my younger sister? Then I suppose that this means that she is finally getting over her fear of men."
"Ah… she is slightly… but she is still nervous, even around me…" Wil replied.
"Oh… I do hope she will learn to come over her fears… She cannot live in terror of men forever." Fiora frowned.
"I hope so too." Agreed the archer. I hope so too…
FireEdge: Somebody tell me if that chapter was better than the last one… please… cuz I worked hard on that.
Guy: I'm sure you did.
FireEdge: I did! It took me like three days to think that up.
Guy: That's pathetic!
Matthew: Who cares, it's not like it's up to you, Guy. It's the decision of the reviewers!
Guy: But, why do half the decisions end up with me in a hospital?!
FireEdge: No clue… Please review!
--FireEdge--
