Disclaimer: I don't own Ryan, Luca or SoM. I do own a copy of the game.
A/N: Well since we know I did very little with actually getting Ryan and Luca together last chapter I gotta continue. So here is the next part of the story. As told by Luca this time. Major Kudos' goes to GreatLight432 for giving me a bit of an idea of how to work this chapter.
A Watery Love
Chapter 2
Luca glanced out one of the many windows of the Water Temple. She enjoyed this time of peace, just as she always had. However, this time she could feel something missing in her life. Jema had left once more to work for the good of Mana. Sighing, Luca listened to the song that the water played as it cascaded down from the Mana Seed of Water.
Turning around slowly she proceeded to the altar of the Mana Seed and looked at it. She'd been watching it for 2 centuries now and even now it felt like an honor to be allowed to do so. Although it wasn't really her choice she was still glad to do it.
Sitting on one of the steps leading up to the seed Luca began forming water bubbles in the air. Sure, when there was war and tragedy she had lots to do. However, these times of peace were long. Usually she would spend her time talking to the flows of water and gathering the news of the world here in this chamber where all the water meets.
She couldn't quite discern why she was feeling so ... depressed? Yes, that's what she felt right now, depressed. Picking at her robe lightly, Luca tried to discern why she was feeling so depressed. It was almost like something was missing from her life.
Then it hit her. She missed Ryan. Even while he was traveling through the world thwarting the Empire at every step, he had always made time to stop by and say hi to her. He had even, on a few occasions, come to save her. Especially the first time when Geshtar stormed the temple and threw her down into what for all intents and purposes was the dungeon under the temple.
-FlashBack-
She shivered once more. She had never realized that the temple had this underground area. Wrapping her arms around her legs she cried softly. Though she was the Sage of Water she was still a being with emotions. This was the first time she had ever felt scared. She wasn't sure if some one would rescue her or not.
Hearing footsteps Luca quickly stood and composed herself not sure who would be on the other side of the bars. Looking up at who it could be, she saw green hair and armor, which told her it was the same general as the one who had stormed the temple in the first place.
"Where is the boy and his sword?" The General said with a cold, menacing, and slightly mechanical tone. She wondered about this man standing in front of her: Was he really as ordinary as he seemed or was there something more hidden behind what some would say was a pretty face?
She didn't consider him pretty. His features were too chiseled, too fine and perfect. She then thought of Ryan. He was handsome but in a more realistic manner. He was kind too, treating her like a normal woman despite being 200 years old and the Sage of Water.
Returning the General's cold gaze with a defiant one of her own Luca stood with steel in her spine. "I would never tell a dog of the Empire where Ryan is."
Grinning, the General ran a hand through his hair. "Well, Luca Sage of Water, I believe we have reached a stalemate. You want out and I want the boy..." As he was about to continue a soldier ran down and knelt behind the General.
"Lord Geshtar, the boy with the Mana Sword is returning here and he is bringing the Mana Seed of Water with him." The soldier said not noticing that Luca was listening to the conversation also.
"Thanks for the report. Head upstairs and prepare the surprise." Geshtar turned to Luca and smiled wickedly at her. "Well my Sage of Water seems like I won't need to interrogate you after all." Walking into the cell Geshtar grabbed a hold of Luca's arm and begins to pull her out of the cell. "Why not come up and watch the battle first-hand. That way you can see Ryan die for yourself." Laughing cruelly Geshtar began to drag the Sage up through the temple towards the altar.
Using her free arm Luca slapped Geshtar hard across his face. Geshtar turned his head and gripped her arm harder lifting her off the ground so the two are eye level. "You're going to regret doing that when the boy dies," he said with an ugly sneer before returning to the task at hand.
Luca hoped that Ryan would be able to stop Geshtar. The progress through the temple was slow as she and Geshtar slowly climbed the various stairways and ramps that led to the altar. Upon reaching the altar Geshtar held her by an arm twisted around her back. Luca put on her best bland expression. She didn't want Ryan to see her in pain.
As Luca adjusted her emotional balance a loud crashing sound was heard followed by the sound of a monsters dying howl. Looking at the staircase Luca could see a mop of brown hair ascend followed shortly by Ryan's face.
Though not showing it Luca thought he was handsome. He looked a little boyish but he was still young. His muscles were fine and smooth but still well defined under his clothes. His hair was always smoothed down but when he ran it would blow around and flutter almost, from the slightest wind. Smiling softly Luca knew that Ryan would be able to beat whatever Geshtar had planned.
-End Flashback-
Smiling at the memory Luca stands up and faces the altar. Kneeling before it she prepared to pray to the Mana Goddess, as she had done routinely everyday for the last 200 hundred years. However, as she was about to begin a loud crashing sound was heard coming through the temple as if some one penetrated the sacred seal around the palace.
Standing up the Sage of Water rushed through the temple listening to the water as she went. Despite a lot of the garble a few streams of water were telling her a young boy was lying injured at the entrance. Picking up her pace Luca rushed down the steps flinging the doors open without changing her pace.
Pulling open the main entrance doors Luca gasps in a combination of shock and horror. Lying on the front steps of the temple is Ryan bruised and battered. Quickly getting on the ground next to him Luca pulls Ryan's head onto her lap and starts to try and heal him.
-End Chapter 2-
A/EN: Well here is the Second Chapter to my latest romance. Again major kudos' goes to Greatlight for giving me a hand as well as some one to toss my ideas at. And this is no way the end of the fic.
A/N: Well since we know I did very little with actually getting Ryan and Luca together last chapter I gotta continue. So here is the next part of the story. As told by Luca this time. Major Kudos' goes to GreatLight432 for giving me a bit of an idea of how to work this chapter.
A Watery Love
Chapter 2
Luca glanced out one of the many windows of the Water Temple. She enjoyed this time of peace, just as she always had. However, this time she could feel something missing in her life. Jema had left once more to work for the good of Mana. Sighing, Luca listened to the song that the water played as it cascaded down from the Mana Seed of Water.
Turning around slowly she proceeded to the altar of the Mana Seed and looked at it. She'd been watching it for 2 centuries now and even now it felt like an honor to be allowed to do so. Although it wasn't really her choice she was still glad to do it.
Sitting on one of the steps leading up to the seed Luca began forming water bubbles in the air. Sure, when there was war and tragedy she had lots to do. However, these times of peace were long. Usually she would spend her time talking to the flows of water and gathering the news of the world here in this chamber where all the water meets.
She couldn't quite discern why she was feeling so ... depressed? Yes, that's what she felt right now, depressed. Picking at her robe lightly, Luca tried to discern why she was feeling so depressed. It was almost like something was missing from her life.
Then it hit her. She missed Ryan. Even while he was traveling through the world thwarting the Empire at every step, he had always made time to stop by and say hi to her. He had even, on a few occasions, come to save her. Especially the first time when Geshtar stormed the temple and threw her down into what for all intents and purposes was the dungeon under the temple.
-FlashBack-
She shivered once more. She had never realized that the temple had this underground area. Wrapping her arms around her legs she cried softly. Though she was the Sage of Water she was still a being with emotions. This was the first time she had ever felt scared. She wasn't sure if some one would rescue her or not.
Hearing footsteps Luca quickly stood and composed herself not sure who would be on the other side of the bars. Looking up at who it could be, she saw green hair and armor, which told her it was the same general as the one who had stormed the temple in the first place.
"Where is the boy and his sword?" The General said with a cold, menacing, and slightly mechanical tone. She wondered about this man standing in front of her: Was he really as ordinary as he seemed or was there something more hidden behind what some would say was a pretty face?
She didn't consider him pretty. His features were too chiseled, too fine and perfect. She then thought of Ryan. He was handsome but in a more realistic manner. He was kind too, treating her like a normal woman despite being 200 years old and the Sage of Water.
Returning the General's cold gaze with a defiant one of her own Luca stood with steel in her spine. "I would never tell a dog of the Empire where Ryan is."
Grinning, the General ran a hand through his hair. "Well, Luca Sage of Water, I believe we have reached a stalemate. You want out and I want the boy..." As he was about to continue a soldier ran down and knelt behind the General.
"Lord Geshtar, the boy with the Mana Sword is returning here and he is bringing the Mana Seed of Water with him." The soldier said not noticing that Luca was listening to the conversation also.
"Thanks for the report. Head upstairs and prepare the surprise." Geshtar turned to Luca and smiled wickedly at her. "Well my Sage of Water seems like I won't need to interrogate you after all." Walking into the cell Geshtar grabbed a hold of Luca's arm and begins to pull her out of the cell. "Why not come up and watch the battle first-hand. That way you can see Ryan die for yourself." Laughing cruelly Geshtar began to drag the Sage up through the temple towards the altar.
Using her free arm Luca slapped Geshtar hard across his face. Geshtar turned his head and gripped her arm harder lifting her off the ground so the two are eye level. "You're going to regret doing that when the boy dies," he said with an ugly sneer before returning to the task at hand.
Luca hoped that Ryan would be able to stop Geshtar. The progress through the temple was slow as she and Geshtar slowly climbed the various stairways and ramps that led to the altar. Upon reaching the altar Geshtar held her by an arm twisted around her back. Luca put on her best bland expression. She didn't want Ryan to see her in pain.
As Luca adjusted her emotional balance a loud crashing sound was heard followed by the sound of a monsters dying howl. Looking at the staircase Luca could see a mop of brown hair ascend followed shortly by Ryan's face.
Though not showing it Luca thought he was handsome. He looked a little boyish but he was still young. His muscles were fine and smooth but still well defined under his clothes. His hair was always smoothed down but when he ran it would blow around and flutter almost, from the slightest wind. Smiling softly Luca knew that Ryan would be able to beat whatever Geshtar had planned.
-End Flashback-
Smiling at the memory Luca stands up and faces the altar. Kneeling before it she prepared to pray to the Mana Goddess, as she had done routinely everyday for the last 200 hundred years. However, as she was about to begin a loud crashing sound was heard coming through the temple as if some one penetrated the sacred seal around the palace.
Standing up the Sage of Water rushed through the temple listening to the water as she went. Despite a lot of the garble a few streams of water were telling her a young boy was lying injured at the entrance. Picking up her pace Luca rushed down the steps flinging the doors open without changing her pace.
Pulling open the main entrance doors Luca gasps in a combination of shock and horror. Lying on the front steps of the temple is Ryan bruised and battered. Quickly getting on the ground next to him Luca pulls Ryan's head onto her lap and starts to try and heal him.
-End Chapter 2-
A/EN: Well here is the Second Chapter to my latest romance. Again major kudos' goes to Greatlight for giving me a hand as well as some one to toss my ideas at. And this is no way the end of the fic.