The Lost Chronicles of Three

By: Artemus Drake

Now I actually make the transition from Third Person Omniscient to First Person POV.

Continuing Goldraine's story, we find more about Talim's sudden depart from the battle…

Chapter 4(Goldraine): The One I'm Waiting For

It's been a week since Talim gave up. She hadn't said much after that, or even mentioned anything about it. But it wasn't because I acted upon the match quicker and won, no not near that. I realized something truly was wrong. Maybe it was the talk that mother had with her. I think it had something to do with her priestess training, to stop your fight to destroy Soul Edge, to think about your duties for your village… but Talim wouldn't just listen. She would find an excuse to leave for Soul Edge.

Talim would also consider leaving for Soul Edge unexpectedly, like during the night. Someone like Talim wouldn't tell anyone, not even me. I believe she is saying a silent goodbye to everyone, everything, before she leaves. If this is the case, I'm either going to stop her or join her. What happens will probably end up in catastrophe, but I will encourage her anyway. I went to her room and decided to ask her.

"Talim, race you to the windmill!" I egged her, but she didn't seem interested at all.

"Not right now, I don't feel like doing much." she said gloomily. I didn't dare challenge her, for fear of what she might do. But I felt if I did nothing, she would take it as me returning the goodbye.

"Talim! What's wrong? You used to be so active in training. You used to be friendly, outgoing, and all around nice. What's on your mind?" I needed to know the answers. And I was determined to get something out of her, whether it be an excuse or the full story.

"W.. what?" she was taken aback by this question, which, in all honesty, was nearly expected. I probably shouldn't have asked her so much.

"I need to know what your problems are, so I can help you." I replied. Her face straightened with defiance and retorted.

"That's an awful rude thing to ask of me! If you only knew what I had to go through, you wouldn't have bothered asking!" She started tearing up. I hit a mark, unwillingly. I would have to face her anger at me for many days. Suddenly, she grabbed me and clenched, as if never to let go. She hugged me? What is this all about?

This hug lasted about ten minutes. I just sat there, while Talim sobbed on my shoulder. I needed to know what her problems were if I were ever to help her.

"Talim, your thinking of going after Soul Edge, aren't you?" I questioned. She stopped sobbing almost abruptly. She looked up at me; her face was in horror.

"How could you possibly know? I never told anyone." Ha, so I was right!

"I actually just speculated. Good guess, huh?" She stood up suddenly, and stared down upon me.

"I'm going alone. I must. If you come along, you will only slow me down." She spouted defiantly. I got up from her hut, walked to her door and stopped.

"If you go alone, you'll end up dead. I…" I struggled, after finding this new emotion for Talim. "…I couldn't live with myself if that happened, knowing I could stop you, protect you." She took a moment to absorb what I said. I meant it, all of it. She ran to me and hugged me again.

"Let's go… together. I realize now how much I needed you all along. Let us go, tonight." I nodded.

"Tonight. It's the best night. This way, we won't lose our nerves." I said, touching her shoulder as I did so. She smiled and ran off to prepare. I felt I should prepare as well, and ran to my room.