Disclaimer – Yup, Konami owns them. I do not. I am merely borrowing them in an attempt to entertain you.

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Kahri's Story – Chapter Seven

A Very Sad Story

(Location – Outside Toto Village)

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Kahri walked along with Millie and her friends Nanami, Jowy and Riou, listening to their story.

Well...he was supposed to be listening anyway...

That Jowy's kinda cute...No, focus on the story...how does Millie find these people?

Probably the same way she found me...that damn groundhog.

But Bonaparte's really cute, I wonder why it's always trying to eat me?

Maybe that's just its way of showing affection? Note to self – Ask Millie if Bonaparte likes me or not...

NO! Focus on the story....yes, good plan.

Jowy is REALLY cute...FOCUS!!!

"So Riou and Jowy ran away from Captain Rowd, and they jumped off a CLIFF!!! I'm really glad they weren't seriously hurt..."

That Nanami could talk for all of Highland...no, focus on the story...

Jowy continued the story

"And that's when those guys captured Riou..."

Which is when Riou butted in

"They didn't CAPTURE me...well...not really..."

Those two would make a really cute couple...PAY ATTENTION!!!

Jowy ignored Riou's comments

"Well, after they captured Riou, the Mercenary Fort was attacked."

Nanami butted in this time

"And it was Luca Blight's army!"

Luca Blight...the Prince? What would he be doing attacking a Fort...

Damn...Curiousity's gonna get the better of me, I just KNOW it.

This is the quietest Millie's been since I met her...it's kinda strange...

Jowy looked over at Nanami

"Who's telling this story anyway?"

Kahri spoke up for the first time since they started their story

"So...it was Luca Blight's men who burned down Toto Village?"

Millie nodded, then looked a bit sad

"Yeah...and he burned down Ryube too...he killed everybody there."

Oh. And she saw it...that explains why she seems so sombre.

Kahri put a comforting arm around Millie, she smiled for the first time in ages

"Thanks Kahri."

Jowy then continued the story

"And to get away, Viktor burned down the fort...we all got separated you see."

Nanami stopped the group

"Guys, we've got to pick up Pilika before we head to Muse City."

Jowy stopped and slapped his forehead

"Ack! We were so busy trying to find Millie's pet, I almost forgot about her!"

Pilika? Muse City?

I really have to stop thinking to myself and ask the damn questions...

And he did

"Who's Pilika? And why Muse City?"

Jowy quickly filled Kahri in

"Pilika was the only survivor of Toto Village..."

He looked close to tears.

Riou continued for Jowy

"And we've to meet up with everybody in Muse City."

Kahri nodded; at least it made sense now.

I have to help them...damn my sense of ethics

Nanami led the group to a small campsite, where Kahri noticed another familiar face.

And he wasn't quiet about it either...

"Shiro? Is that Shiro?"

Shiro barked affectionately and walked over to Kahri. Kahri patted Shiro on the head.

"Where's his master?"

Millie walked over to Shiro

"Um, they got separated when we fled the fort. Have you met Kinnison?"

Kahri shook his head

"No, only Shiro."

Jowy looked over

"Shiro seems happy to see you."

Kahri smiled

"Well, I just love adorable animals. Shiro definitely falls into that category."

Shiro nuzzled against Kahri. Kahri stroked Shiro's fur

"Don't worry, we'll reunite you with Kinnison real soon."

Meanwhile Nanami had disappeared into the small tent. She re-emerged holding the hand of a little girl.

She's only a child...

Nanami did the introductions

"Kahri, this is Pilika. Pilika, this is our new friend Kahri."

Pilika remained silent. Kahri looked a bit confused

"Is she mute?"

Kahri quickly realised that wasn't the best thing he could've said...

Nanami filled him in. And it wasn't a nice story at all...Kahri really payed attention to it, and when Nanami had finished he shed a tear for the poor girl.

She saw Toto burn...she saw her dead parents...she saw Luca Blight kill that guy Pohl...she was almost Luca's next victim...

No wonder she can't speak...

Kahri walked over to Pilika, and gave her a comforting hug.

Millie walked over to Kahri

"You really are good at cheering people up, aren't you?"

Kahri smiled as Pilika ran over to Jowy

"Well...I try. Hey guys?"

Nanami, Jowy and Riou looked over

"You don't mind if I come with you to Muse City do you?"

Did I really just say that...oh well, I could always nap later...

I'm not sitting around doing nothing when I could be helping out...Luca Blight, you don't stand a chance!

Nanami and Jowy looked at Riou, who nodded.

Nanami smiled, "Guess that's a yes then."

Kahri walked over to Riou.

"Thanks. I'll try to help out as much as I can."

*KAHRI JOINED THE GROUP*

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Chapter Eight up really really soon!