Title: Fire Emblem: The Spirit of the Fire Core
Author: Black-D
Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the over world.
Chapter 8! Yes, now I'm getting somewhere.
Eliwood and his crew leave the Temple of Fire due to Guy's news: The Guardian of Fire is currently not in her temple. After some long discussions with his group, Eliwood decides to head back to Badon. Before they head back through the Demon's Forest, they decide to spend the night at Teconea...
Chapter 8: Whereabouts Unknown
Well that was disappointing... Serra mutters as the three of them return to the town if Teconea. You know, going through all of that only to find out that the guardian wasn't there. Eliwood sighs and nods.
Sure was. Man, I hope I don't have to solve all those puzzles again... Eliwood says as he remembers all of the obnoxious puzzles that he was forced to solve. This really sucks...Hold on! Serra cries. That dragon busted a hole in the wall for us! We can just go trough that and go from where we left off! Eliwood smiles the moment he recalls the hole that the Fire Dragon had made in the wall from the room with the gate. Especially now since there isn't a dragon blocking their way.
That's right! All we have to do is go through the hole huh! Eliwood turns to Lyn. Isn't that great! Lyn does not respond. Er, Lyn?
Lyn does not answer, she is currently ignoring Eliwood and Serra, and is doing what seems like she is glaring at the ground.
Hey, Lyn is something wrong? Eliwood asks again. Lyn finally responds.
No. Now stop talking to me. Lyn moves her glare from the ground to Eliwood. Usually, Eliwood would just believe Lyn's response and move on, but this time, he can clearly tell that Lyn is displeased about something.
Don't lie to me Lyn. Eliwood demands as he grabs Lyn's arm. What is it that you're upset about?I'M NOT UPSET ABOUT ANYTHING! Lyn screams as she swats Eliwood's hand off of her arm. She draws her Mani Katti. Eliwood sees Lyn's threat and draws his rapier. However, Lyn simply swings her sword extremely swiftly and disarms Eliwood and causes him to lose his balance. Eliwood falls over and lands on his rear end. As he looks up Lyn points her blade up at his throat.
Shut up and leave me alone. Lyn demands. Eliwood nods. Lyn places her sword back in it's sheath. Good, you understand for once. I'll see you later... Lyn walks away. Eliwood stands up and watches Lyn walk away.
What's her problem? Serra asks.
That's what I'm about to find out. Eliwood says as he starts to walk in the direction that Lyn went in.
You're going to follow her? Serra asks surprised.
Eliwood answers. He stops and looks at Serra. You gonna come? Serra nods. Let's go then.
Somewhere between the forest and the town, Lyn is sitting at the side of a lake. She is muttering something to herself when Eliwood and Serra get there. The moment Eliwood gets closer, Lyn suddenly draws her sword and puts the blade up to his neck with out even a glance.
Eliwood shrieks as he stops in fright. Lyn finally looks over her shoulder to see that it was just Eliwood. Lyn replaces her sword into its sheath and stands up and turns toward Eliwood.
Sorry, I must have startled you... Lyn says darkly, I suggest that you don't sneak up behind me like that unless you want your head to fly. Eliwood nods in agreement as he takes a few steps back.
Hey uh Lyn. If you don't want to tell me what's bothering you, that's fine. Eliwood tells her. But I don't want to lie to me by saying that there isn't anything. just tell me the truth, but tell me that you don't want to let me know. Okay? Eliwood gives her a smile. Lyn sighs and smiles a little. Hey! I made you smile!What? Did you expect me to be a zombie that never smiles? Lyn asks him, partly laughing. Eliwood gives her a rather candid answer.
I didn't think so at the beginning, Eliwood says, but the way you were acting earlier, I started to think that. Lyn glares at him for his honest answer. It's nothing. Lyn answers. But then again, I was a little mad at the answer you gave me. You thought I was a zombie that doesn't know how to smile? Lyn is obviously not happy with his answer. Eliwood has to act fast to find an excuse.
Er... well... um... D-Dworven vow Number 11! Lying is the first step down the path of thievery! Eliwood cries with a nervous laugh. Lyn sighs.
I guess that reason would have to do. Lyn mutters. So, what are we going to do now? It's getting a bit too late to go through the forest. Lyn asks, she than turns to look at a tree. Serra, you don't have to hide. Get out here! Lyn calls, however, she receives no answer. Lyn frowns and throws a rock at the tree. the rock goes over the tree, and hits something behind the trunk.
Serra cries as she comes out form behind the tree. What was that for?
Well, give me your reason for hiding. Lyn demands.
I have my reasons. Serra answers. Eliwood nods as if to approve her statement.
Come on you guys, Eliwood calls to the girls, let's find a place to stay for the night. We can discuss what we should do after words. The two of them nod and follow Eliwood back to the main part of town.
In the middle of the night...
Wha-what the- Who the heck are you! Eliwood screams, a dark figure escapes out of the window of the dark room. A few moments later, Lyn and Serra come running into the room of the inn that Eliwood is using.
Eliwood! Are you all right? Lyn asks as she comes in through the door. What happened? Serra come into the door after her.
Some weird guy came in here! Eliwood exclaims, still trembling in terror.
Did he hurt you? Serra asks. Eliwood shakes his head from side to side to indicate a no.
No, I'll be fine, Eliwood tells them, but you two should be careful. Lyn says. Serra nods. Well, good night Eliwood.You to. Eliwood replies, he is finally starting to calm down. Lyn leaves the room with a slight blush, Serra follows.
Man, what the heck was that? Eliwood wonders. He closes his eyes to sleep for what ever is left of the night.
The next morning, Eliwood and his crew are standing in front of the entrance of the Demon's Forest. Eliwood sighs and shivers at the thought at having to go through that cursed forest again.
This is going to be a pain... Eliwood sighs, I hate this forest, and we have to go through it again...What are you talking about Eliwood! Serra yells in disagreement. The forest is fun, exciting, and a great place to explore! How can you not like it? Eliwood rolls his eyes, he cannot find a reason why anyone would want to go into the forest; it is dark, damp, scary, dark, freaky, dark, and dark.
I honestly don't understand you sometimes... Eliwood mutters, he looks around at the entrance to the forest and then at Lyn. Lyn, isn't there another way to get back to Badon?There is. But I'm not sure if you would want to take that passage way. Lyn answers. She looks at Eliwood to see that Eliwood doesn't seem to care what path they take as long as it isn't the forest. Lyn then points at a mountain range to her left. We can go over those mountains over there, go through the waste land which is the home to at least a thousand acid dragons, then through a swamp with it's very own hydra. She pauses. Then looks at the two others. So, which way do you want to go?
Eliwood points at the forest. I think I'll take this way Lyn... Eliwood mutters, I'll pass on facing off against acid dragons and hydras... However, Serra seems to have a different opinion.
I vote for that direction! Serra replies to Lyn's question. Eliwood jumps at Serra's decision.
Serra, Are you crazy? Eliwood cries in horror. We couldn't even stand up to one fire dragon! How the heck are we suppose to deal with thousands of acid dragons! Serra explains her answer.
Serra starts, first of all, Lyn was injured so we couldn't use the Mani Katti against the fire dragon. Serra points out. Another reason is that the Temple of Earth is over there! Isn't that true Lyn? Lyn flinches at Serra's statement. You should know, you read all those books didn't you? Lyn nods.
I still vote for the forest. Eliwood mutters. Lyn nods in agreement.
Serra starts to say. However, Eliwood and Lyn have already headed into the forest. H-Hey! Wait! Don't leave me! Serra runs in after them.
The three of them walk through the dark forest a second time. Eliwood is as scared as the first time, Lyn is as neutral as ever, and Serra is as hyperactive as ever as she examines every little bit of the forest. Eliwood shivers a little as he continues to walk through the forest.
Lyn, how much longer is this stupid forest? Eliwood asks, Lyn rolls her eyes as she answers his question.
We just started five minutes ago. Lyn answers. It'll take us about another hour before we make it through. Eliwood sighs and mutters under his breath as he continues to walk.
Who cares how long it takes! Serra says joyfully. This place is fun to explore!
Now who the heck was it that wanted the other path? Eliwood wonders, he is recalling the fact that Serra wanted to take the more dangerous path just to aquire some stupid ability to command the element of earth. Who the heck is stupid enough to do that? I mean, what's the point of going to a place to obtain an ability, but dying before you even get there? Serra is so strange. Eliwood thinks up a whole lot of negative comments about Serra. But then again, if it weren't for her, we never would have gotten the power of lightning, and we would have no healer. Eliwood also brings up a few positive things about her in his head when suddenly...
Lyn cries. Don't move! Eliwood stops moving when an arrow coming form above strikes the ground before him. Eliwood jumps back in surprise as he looks in the direction the arrow came from. However, the moment he looks an arrow barely misses his head and hits a tree in front of him.
What the heck? Eliwood cries as he turns around. However, he does not see anyone there. What in the world is going on here? Eliwood looks around when suddenly-
Eliwood! Duck! Lyn shrieks. Eliwood ducks down when an arrow flies over his head.
Light guard! Serra cries as the arrow hits the force field that she creates to protect herself. Eliwood looks around the area to look for who the heck is firing arrows at them.
Who could be doing this? Eliwood wonders as he looks around and dodges another arrow. Eliwood thinks through his memory to try to think of a possibility. He then remembers over hearing some mention some one called the Soul Hunter one who lives in the forest and kills humans with arrows. That's it!
Eliwood calls out as he moves out of the way of an arrow. There's only one enemy! Guard me for a while! The girls nod as the draw their weapons. They cast their defense moves as needed to try to defend Eliwood.
Eliwood closes his eyes and listens for hints of where the foe is, a technique he learned form Lyn. He listens carefully, his senses may not be as good as Lyn's, but he is doing his best to try. After a while, he suddenly picks up a faint sound of some sort of movement. He draws his rapier, then opens his eyes.
Eliwood cries. He takes his rapier and throws it like a javelin at a tree. The rapier hits the tree and gets stuck in it. Soon after, a figure stops before it runs into the rapier. Eliwood exclaims in joy.
However something about the Soul Hunter makes his jaw drop wide eyed. The figure has a bow, brown and black clothes, and long green hair tide in two long braids? A girl? Eliwood cries. Lyn and Serra also seem shocked at the Soul Hunter's identity.
What the- are you really the- Eliwood starts. However, he is interrupted by the girl.
That's right you inferior being! The girl shouts. I am Rebecca! I am the Soul Hunter. I have come for your souls! She looks at the three only to notice that they are just plane surprised that the attacker is female. You don't have to stare! Rebecca yells at them.
That was unexpected... Eliwood says to himself out loud. The Soul Hunter is a girl? I never would have thought about that. And such a cute one to. Who would have guessed that an infamous assassin was a young girl! Eliwood thinks about a whole lot of things, then he pulls Aibou out of it's sheath and points it at Rebecca.
What now? Are going to try to fight me with a little toy my victim? Rebecca asks in a mocking tone. Eliwood strengthens the grip on his knife.
Rebecca, right? Why do you kill random, innocent people? Eliwood questions as he takes a step closer. Rebecca glares.
That's none of your concern. Rebecca says. She pulls Eliwood's rapier out of the tree and points it at him. Why should the cow know the name of it's butcherer? Rebecca attempted to insult him verbally, but Eliwood does not seem to understand.
What does a cow have to do with why you kill innocents? Eliwood asks. Rebecca partially loses her balance from Eliwood's stupid comment. Rebecca repositions her self and then replies.
You moron, were you raised by a dwarf or something? Rebecca shouts an insult at him. It means that I don't have to explain my victims my purpose for my actions!Oh! So that's what you meant! Eliwood exclaims. You should have said that from the first place! Rebecca shakes her head from side to side with her hand on her face. Lyn suddenly calls to Eliwood in an attempt to get him to realize the situation he is in.
Eliwood! Come to your senses will you! Lyn yells. Eliwood turns his head to look at Lyn.
Oh Lyn! I'm in a dire situation here. Tell me later. Eliwood turns his head back toward Rebecca. Lyn groans in frustration then calls out to him again.
Eliwood you moron! Do you even know what a dire situation is? in case you haven't noticed, she has your rapier! Lyn yells at him.
Don't worry! Eliwood calls back as he waves his free hand loosely over his head. Lyn, she usually fights with a bow! She probably can't use a sword if her life depended on it!You want to bet? Rebecca asks. Because if you do, I've already won! Rebecca charges at Eliwood with the rapier. Eliwood prepares himself for any attack. Rebecca then swings the sword at Eliwood. Eliwood blocks the blade with his knife, but Rebecca swiftly drops low and slashes at his legs. Eliwood manages to get out of the way, but he still gets lightly scratched.
Okay, maybe you can use a- Eliwood starts to say, but he is interrupted by Rebecca, who managed to cut him on the back of his hand. Eliwood cries, he crouches and places his hand overt the cut. Rebecca jumps into the air and gets ready to finish him off, but her sword is blocked by another: Lyn has come to help.
Rebecca jumps back and lands back in her default position. So, you want to take your boy friend's place do you? Lyn positions her self in a battle stance.
Do the world a favor and shut your mouth! That way no one has to listen to your ugly voice! Lyn shouts back, her insult was strong, but you can still tell that she is slightly blushing from the fact that Rebecca had called Eliwood her boy friend. Now die! Lyn dives at Rebecca with her Mani Katti. Rebecca attempts to dodge it, but she is not fast enough to avoid Lyn's swift sword strikes completely.
Not bad, Rebecca comments, I under estimated you. Lyn just glares. The two girls get ready to engage in combat once again, when suddenly, a large pillar of flame cuts between them.
A voice cries from deep somewhere in the forest. The flames continue to rise from the ground, when Rebecca finally says something.
Consider your self lucky. I shall retreat for now. Rebecca says. She jumps up and disappears into the trees.
Hey! Wait! You coward! Lyn yells. However, Rebecca had already disappeared. Darn it... Lyn mutters as she replaces her sword back in her sheath.
Darn it, she took my Rapier... Eliwood mutters as he finally stands up. Hey, Lyn, are you okay? Lyn nods.
I'm fine. Are you well? Lyn asks.
Well, other than getting my rapier stolen and getting hurt badly, I'm fine. Eliwood replies. I'm just glad that you're okay. Eliwood smiles. Lyn turns her head away and smiles.
Hey! Lyn! Are you blushing? Serra calls out from afar. Lyn turns around and glares at her.
Shut it! Lyn growls. Serra just laughs.
Just as I thought! You are blushing!I said shut it! Lyn yells. She is about to charge after Serra when a voice comes from the woods.
Surely you do not have to fight with your own allies as well. says a girl's voice.
You sure are a strange group. a familiar boy's voice follows the female's. Lyn stops her self to look in the direction of the voice. Eliwood and Serra do the same. The three of them watch as a girl with red hair walks out of the trees followed by Guy.
Eliwood cries the moment he sees Guy. It's Guy. Guy fills in the blank for him. I know I've never told you guys my name.
Well, nice to meet you Guy, and- Eliwood stares at the girl. Who are you? The girl smiles.
Give me your name and I shall give you mine. The girl replies. Eliwood is left halfway speechless when the girl laughed and answers Eliwood's question. I'm just joking with you, Eliwood, my name is Pricilla. Eliwood is flinches.
How do you know my name? Eliwood asks demandingly. Pricilla continues to laugh.
Well, let's just say that I simply do. Pricilla replies. She then turns her head and looks at Serra. Oh, is that you Serra? What's wrong? Why are you not with Erk? Pricilla asks.
I've been given strict orders to follow- Serra pauses. She then realizes that Pricilla knew her name as well. What in the- do you know every person in the world's name? Serra asks. However, Guy answers the question instead.
Not really, Guy replies, she didn't know mine. He turns his head toward Pricilla. Or did you?I'm not going to tell you. Pricilla answers. Guy exhales through his nose and turns back to the three. Lyn then asks Pricilla a question that actually seemed more on-the-subject.
Pricilla, are you the one who cast that eruption spell? Lyn asks.
That is correct. Pricilla answers. Why do you ask?Well, for two main reasons: One, if it weren't for that, the Soul Hunter would still be here. Two, if you had been the one who had conjured that spell, you must be extremely skillful in the way of fire magic. Lyn replies. Pricilla nods.
I am rather skilled with fire magic, yes. She says. I have been studying it for a rather long time Lyn. Pricilla then says Lyn's name with out her telling her. However, Lyn does not flinch at this fact. She simply asks her another question.
Pricilla, why did you help us? Lyn asks. It would seem that your only purpose was not because we were in trouble. Pricilla nods again.
You sure are knowledgeable. Yes, I helped you for another reason. Pricilla answers. She turns her head to Eliwood. You wish to acquire help from the elemental guardians, correct? Eliwood nods once.
That's right. Eliwood replies. Why do you ask? Pricilla sighs and shakes her head.
Is it not obvious? Pricilla says. The Temple of Wind lies within this forest. Eliwood and Serra gasp, Lyn remains silent.
Are you serious? Eliwood asks. Pricilla nods. Well then, you two, let's go. Eliwood says to Lyn and Serra.
That is what I thought. Pricilla responds. Guy and I shall accompany you. Guy nods in agreement.
Eliwood asks. The two of them nod. Well then, welcome aboard! Eliwood howls in joy. He runs over to Guy. Alright! Finally! A second guy in the group! I know we'll be great friends!
Er... yeah... Guy mutters. C-come on, we should go.
Let's go!
Ready when you are.
Pricilla and Guy join the party
The five of them go toward the Temple of Wind, Pricilla leading the way.
Chapter complete! Finally, that took forever... Anyway, review!