Running through the streets Kiary was upset. Making her way back to Ginryu's she burst in through the door.
"We have a problem here." Kiary said
Walking in out of breath Ginryu, Seres, and Cifer look at her confused.
"What is wrong" Ginryu asks
"They took Terra. I brought her to the hospital to see her friend. Once there they took her away and threw me out of the building. I can't get back in and I can't see either of them." Kiary said
In her panic she sat down putting her face in her hands.
"I was just trying to help her and now I think I just made things worse." Kiary said
Ginryu pulled her sleeve up an inch and took a bracelet off. On the chain held a green pearl. She held it in her hand and talked into it.
"Zigg. Where are you" Ginryu insisted
"Oh, hey Ginryu, haven't heard from you in a while." Ziggeraut spoke
"You took part in that exploration expedition right?" Ginryu said
"Yes, but what do you want to know about it?" Ziggeraut asked
"While there did you encounter two kids there?" Ginryu asked
"Yes, but how did you know about that?" Ziggeraut responded
"What did you do with them?" Ginryu asked
"Wait. How do you know about that?" Ziggeraut asked
"Because we found one of them. And we took her to find her friend and some guards took her away and we aren't allowed to see either of them now. So I want you to tell me what is going on here." Ginryu insisted
"I… I don't know, we brought the two with us because they were injured so we thought that we could get them some medical treatment. After we left the ones who sent us off didn't give us any word of either continuing the research or about what to do with the kids." Ziggeraut finished
"Damnit." Ginryu said
She slammed her arms down on the table gripping the pearl.
"Ok… if they are just going to take these kids away and keep them in confinement without saying why, I'll have to deem that was unlawful imprisonment." She said
Looking at Kiary she spoke again.
"We need to get them out of there. But we are going to need some help."
"Where are we going to find help for this?" Kiary asked
"Some old friends" Ginryu said
In the hospital Terra had been sitting on the bed staring at her reflection in the gloss of her violin.
"What is this? Why am I here again, that woman probably brought me back here so they can keep me in this hole." Terra said to herself
Standing up she walked to the wall separating her and Isclei. She leaned against it and knocked her head on the wall. Isclei heard the knocking in his room. Rolling out of bed he put a hand on the wall and spoke through it.
"Terra… are you there?" He said
Terra's eyes opened and quickly turned to the wall.
"Isclei… you're alright… please tell me your fine." She said
Her voice was cracking; tears were forming in her eyes.
"Yes, I'm better now. I'm glad to hear your voice again." Isclei said
Terra was trying to speak; her words were being broken by her cries.
"Please Terra, it hurts to hear you cry. I wish I could be there with you so you could stop." Isclei said
"I'm sorry, I can't help it. Ever since I was brought here I think my memories have been coming back. But they are so horrid. I have to leave or… or… I don't know what I will do." Terra said
"Terra, we will get through this, and we will go back home. You just need to be strong until I can figure a way to get us out of here." Isclei said
Through the wall he could faintly hear her sobs.
"Do you have your violin with you?" Isclei asked
"Yes… I haven't let it out of my grip." Terra said
"Do you remember that first song you learned how to play?" Isclei spoke
"Yes." Terra answered
"If you could, do you mind if you could play it?" Isclei said
Terra stepped back from the wall and took her bow in hand and rested the violin on her neck. She played. For hours she played on throughout the day. The sun sunk into the horizon and the moon caught the suns reflecting rays illuminating the night sky. She was tiring and set the violin down. A wave of fatigue and Terra was out. Isclei got up from the floor and sat down on his bed.
As the sun went down Ginryu and Kiary arrived in Norg. The pirate town held several seedy people walking about. A ship had just arrived with stolen goods from ships. There were some people walking around browsing wears when they spotted the two.
"Hey ladies. Need someone to tuck you in tonight?" One said
"Nah man… a Mithra and an Elvaan girl traveling together, they're probably…"
As he tried to speak Ginryu punched him square in the face. He was sent reeling back to the ground.
"Damnit, why does he have to live here of all places?" Ginryu grumbled
"Aw… lady, why do you have to be so cold?" The first one said
With a quick hand he coped a feel on Kiary. She froze in shock spinning around with a hard fish knocking him to the ground. She jumped on his back and started beating him senseless.
"You slimy bastard!" She was yelling
Ginryu, as much as she wanted to do the same, had to pull Kiary off of him before she killed the guy. From behind the two came a voice.
"Ya know… around here you kind of need a low profile." Elnroth spoke
Kiary and Ginryu looked behind themselves. There stood a tall Elvaan wearing dark red armor. He stood with two long katana's tied to his belt at the same loop. His right hand holds the hilt of one.
""What brings you two to this place? Don't you have children to be looking after?" He asked
"Yes, but we came here to see you." Kiary answered
"Oh? What the hell for?" Elnroth asked
"We need some help with rescuing a girl?" Ginryu asked
"Yes, she was taken away while I was taking her to see a friend." Kiary explained. "We need your help in getting her back."
Elnroth popped his sword out of its sheath and put it back in a continuous motion. He walked away from the two women.
"What makes you think I would help? I came here because I wanted to be left alone. Since Angel is gone and Zanu left I have no reason to "hang out" with you guys anymore." He spoke
"But that's just it." Ginryu says. "The girl we found, her name is Terra."
Elnroth stopped. He turned his head to Ginryu.
"A simple coincidence." Elnroth speaks
"But she is the same age at Zanu's daughter. And she looks just like Angel when she was her age. I'm convinced that it's her." Kiary speaks
"How do you know this?" Elnroth asks
"I don't know, but she has lost her memory She has amnesia. There is a good chance that it's her. But we will never know if we can't get her out of captivity." Ginryu pleaded
Elnroth stood with his arms folded facing away from the two. He was deep in thought starring off into the city of thieves and pirates. Sighing he turned to them again.
"Go back to Jeuno. I'll see what I can do. Just wait for me there and try not to do anything stupid." Elnroth spoke
Kiary and Ginryu thanked him and they left. Elnroth watched them as they left. He got up from his place and walked to a far wall. There was a staircase leading down. Reaching into his deep red armor he pulled out an envelope. Opening it he took out a sheet of folded paper. After walking down the steps he came to a door with a single guard standing watch.
"Halt. Do you wish entry?" He asked
Elnroth unfolded the paper from the envelope. Holding it out before him he spoke.
"I have the written permission of this monastery for access and use of its grounds." Elnroth said
The guard readjusted his glasses and looked at Elnroth.
"I know your here to see Zanu, just go in." The guard said smirking
"Sorry, force of habit." Elnroth said
He walked in and followed a path through a series of tunnels. A network of tunnels and passageways were a last resort to hide this hidden place. A monastery was built underneath the city of Norg for traveling monks. This place is Zanu's training grounds where he originally met Elnroth. He talked him into the idea of being a ninja and eventually started traveling together. That was when they met her.
"Oh Zanu. Where are you?" Elnroth called
He walked out of the last of the tunnels into a large open area. There were several people standing around one Elvaan about the same height as Elnroth. Quickly they all moved in at him. Going to attacking positions the one standing in the center deflected and blocked all of their shots. The group stepped back and continued to do the same exercise.
After a bit of time the center Elvaan took only a few visible shots and all the surrounding people fell. Stepping over the unconscious bodies Elnroth clapped.
"So how many times did you hit each of them? I only counted 2 hits per person." Elnroth praised
"You're getting rusty. I hit each one 5 times then pushed them backwards." Zanu laughed
"You still haven't changed." Elnroth spoke
He put a hand on Zanu's shoulder.
"Say I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor." Elnroth spoke
Zanu looked at him sternly.
"Define this favor." He insisted
"Today two old acquaintances came around looking for me, and I think you as well." Elnroth said
"Oh, and what did they want?" Zanu asked
"They wanted us to come with them and assist them with a rescue mission." Elnroth spoke. "This girl was kidnapped from them and they need our help to get her back."
Zanu stood there facing the ground. He walked to his room.
"Sorry, I can't be of much help to you." Zanu said
"What do you mean?" Elnroth asked
Zanu walked into his room and rummaged through a few of his things.
"I won't be leaving this place again." Zanu said
Elnroth sighed.
"I know what you have been through. All this training you went under, you're better from it. There is someone out there that needs out help and I for one am going. I am asking you as your friend to come with me." Elnroth pleaded
Zanu was still going though his things then sat down on his bed.
"I'm sorry but I won't be going. I can't leave this monastery again. Even if there are people out there that need out help. There are other people who would be just as happy to do it instead." Zanu said
Elnroth was growing impatient.
"You need to get out of this place if not for a few days. Just because your family is gone doesn't mean you have to give up completely on everyone else in this world." Elnroth said
"Don't…" Zanu spoke
"You have to get out of this rut your creating here. Get back out there and live your life again." Elnroth said
Zanu got up and started walking towards Elnroth.
"I think you need to go now." Zanu said
"I'm not leaving here until you decide to come with me and help them." Elnroth said
Zanu stood before Elnroth angry.
"Why do you always have to be so difficult?" Zanu asked
Elnroth placed a hand over the hilt of one of his swords. Zanu threw one of his fists out; Elnroth drew his sword sheath and all blocking his punch. Backing away Elnroth held out his sword standing defensively.
"Is that how your going to play this?" Elnroth said
"You leave me with no other choice." Zanu says. "If you won't leave now I will force you out."
"I wont go until you come with me." Elnroth insisted
Zanu ran forward throwing punches left and right. Elnroth could barely block all of them. Swinging the single great katana Elnroth deflected all of Zanu's attacks. He had to move it so fast to keep up with Zanu's speed. Each landed punch cracks and fractures the sheath. With a last punch Zanu shatters Elnroth's sword, with his other fist he stops it just before hitting Elnroth in the face.
"Now will you leave?" Zanu asked
Elnroth picked up the other half of his sword and walked out of his room.
"That's exactly why you need to come with us." Elnroth said
"What the hell makes you think I have any interest in saving this girl?" Zanu asked
Elnroth turned to him with a pissed off look on his face.
"Because its your fucking daughter!" Elnroth yelled.
Elnroth stood in Zanu's doorway. Holding his broken sword he was clenching it very hard. The fractured metal was cutting his skin.
"And if you don't want to lose her again you will get out there and go get her!" Elnroth yelled
Zanu was about to attack Elnroth again but stopped and unclenched his fists.
"What are you saying…" Zanu said
"Ginryu and Kiary came to me saying that a girl by the name of Terra was kidnapped from them. She looks just like Angel did her that age." Elnroth empathetically explained
Zanu grabbed a small box from his things and walked to Elnroth.
"Lets go." He said in a sullen tone
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