A New Beginning.
Hi everyone!! This chap is a bit longer and I'd say the rest will be too! The Fina/OC stuff really begins next chap, but don't worry it'll always mainly be a Vyse/Aika. So read on and I hope you all enjoy it!
*Disclaimer* I don't own Skies of Arcadia Legends or any of the characters, places or items associated with it. I own this story.
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Chapter 3.
It was a beautiful, clear day all over Arcadia and everyone at Cresent Isle was taking full advantage of the sunny weather. Belle, Nara and Lily were stretched out on beach towels by the flag-pole at the top of the hill, trying to get a good tan, Izmael and Kirala were sitting on the steps of the grey, stone fountain, eagerly drawing up plans for new sleeping quarters. Lawrence was leaning back against the wall of the Yafutoman-style tea-house in his usual slouched way, occasionally throwing glances at Marco who was frantically running around the small Island chasing Pow who had stolen one of his shoes. Even Osman had come out of her stall to enjoy the fine weather. The other eighteen inhabitants of the Island were all to be found somewhere bathing in the sun-light, and the small portion of the Island that was outdoors was literally covered with people.
Vyse could be found in his usual spot, spread out in front of the clear-blue pond, half shaded by the balcony outside his bedroom, leaning against one of the support pillars. Vyse smiled at the scene before him. Aika had her boots off and was knee deep in the glistening water. Pinta was just wearing lime-green swimming trunks and looked kind of funny without his propeller cap. Aika was spending the warm days teaching Pinta to swim. This was easier said than done as Pinta had a huge fear of the water. At that moment Pinta was tip-toeing towards Aika and whimpering slightly as small ripples of water washed over his ankles. Aika was coaxing him on and, picking up courage, he began to walk faster, but a small rock brought him down, face-first into the water with a loud splash, but that was drowned out by his terrified scream. Aika immediately picked him up and brought him out of the water. She flashed a smile at Vyse as she passed with a shaking Pinta, "I'll be back in a minute." She said with a wink.
Aika came back after two or three minutes and just had time for a quick kiss with Vyse before Fina came around the corner. Vyse waved his hand in the air signalling for Fina to join them. She sat beside Vyse with her legs pulled up beside her and Aika lay with her head on Vyse's lap and her feet in the water. The young silvite looked around and frowned, "Weren't you supposed to be giving Pinta another swimming lesson today Aika?" "Yeah, we had the lesson but it didn't go too well. He's back in his room with a towel now, drying off. But don't hold out on us, how'd it go with Jake last night?" Aika questioned eagerly. After Aika had come up with the idea of finding a boyfriend for Fina, she and Vyse had set to work immediately. Vyse had asked Gilder if he knew of anyone suitable and the next day he had sailed to Cresent Isle with Jake, a friend of Don's from Esperanza.
"It was..he was...um....enthusiastic." Fina said in a shy tone of voice. "You know it's okay if you didn't like him!" Vyse laughed, but Aika gave him a stern look and added, "Don't let that put you off, Jake just wasn't your type. We'll be more selective next time!" Vyse thought that Fina definitely looked put off but didn't say it. "You know we could stop off at Sailors Isle on the way to Pirate Isle later," Aika thought out loud "You get all sorts of guys there, you'll have a huge choice!!" At the mention of Pirate Isle Vyse looked at his watch and jumped. "Damn it! I should be making preparations for the Delphinus. We have to be at my parents house for dinner. I'll go get ready, meet me on the bridge in fifteen minutes, okay?" He gave Aika a quick kiss on the cheek and was soon off gathering the supplies for the trip.
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One and a half hours later Vyse docked his ship at Pirate Isle and the three Blue Rouges walked down the wooden bridge to Vyse's house with Cupil and Pow in tow.
After exchanging heart-felt greetings, Dyne invited them to sit down on the various chairs and sofas in the living room. When they all sitting comfortably, and Dyne was getting loqua for himself and Vyse, Pepsi for Aika, wine for Vyse's mother and water for Fina, Vyse's mother asked, "So, any news?" Aika throw a side-long glance at Vyse who adjusted his scarf nervously. "Ah....well..Aika and I are, well, we're going out with each other." Vyse said hastily. Dyne snapped his head around to look at his only son and Vyse's mother dropped the glass of wine that her husband had just handed to her. Dyne quickly recovered his composure and said gruffly, "That's great son." Cuffing Vyse's shoulder, but Vyse's mother was still in shock. "My little Vyse and my sweetest Aika. Together?" she mumbled slowly before grabbing them both in an over-tight hug." Oh this is so wonderful !my little Vyse has a girlfriend and I couldn't think of anyone better suited for him! I had no idea! How long has it been gong on for? My little boy!!" Vyse and Aika were each a deep shade of scarlet by the time that Vyse's mother let them out of her grip. "Just three days ago." Answered Vyse.
For the next few minutes Vyse's mother fussed over him and Aika, but when she left to get her camera Aika elbowed Vyse in the ribs and tilted her head in Fina's direction. Vyse immediately felt like a jerk. Fina was looking at her feet, with her arms wrapped around Cupil on her lap. She had a fixed smile on her lips but he could see the hurt in her emerald eyes. Vyse looked at his mother and cleared his throat. "Ah-hem. Fina went on a date last night, and she was just telling us about it on the Delphinus, isn't that right Fina?" at the sound of her name Fina looked up and made the smile on her face look genuine, but Vyse's mother still got the hint. She looked a little embarrassed at having ignored one of her guests for so long and insisted on Fina telling them all about the night. Fina, being too polite to object, began telling them all about Jake and the bar that he had brought her to.
After dinner Vyse went out to the back garden to cool off. He stood with his arms folded, resting on the fence, the sharp wind blowing his floppy brown hair back from his face. He was soon joined by his father and, never being one to beat around the bush he said, "Now Vyse, I'm going to get straight to the point here. You and Aika. You better be serious about her because that girl is like a daughter to your mother and I. If something were to happen between you and her..well it would be too awkward for everyone." Vyse wasn't used to talking about emotions with his father, the man who preferred for his son to call him 'Cap'n Dyne' rather than 'Dad' up until recently. "It's okay Dad, I'm very serious about her. I love her." Vyse said simply. "I'm glad son! It's good for a man to have someone to take care of him. And there's nothing else you'd like me to tell you. Y' know, now that you've a girlfriend? You might...might, um?" It was all Vyse could do to keep himself from laughing at the strained and embarrassed look on his fathers face. " It's okay Dad I know all that already. I am seventeen. Besides, Aika and I aren't at that stage." "That's great son!!" said Dyne patting his son's back, huge relief spreading over every feature of his face. "So how's the Delphinus running. Did you get a chance to try out the new cannons?" Dyne was much more confident talking about air-ships and cannons than fatherly advice. Vyse didn't have time to answer, as, at that moment, Aika came striding out the door towards them. "Hey! We were wondering were you guys went off to!" She exclaimed. "Oops, I better go back inside." Dyne said looking at his watch and striding to the door, but turned to look at Vyse before entering the house, "Well Vyse, you know if you ever want to finish our discussion just come talk to me, okay?" "Um, thanks Dad." Vyse said with an unsure smile on his face. Dyne left hurriedly, glad not to have to elaborate on their discussion from earlier.
"What was all that about?" Aika questioned her boyfriend, leaning back against his chest. "Oh, I was just telling Dad about how much I love you. That's all." Vyse answered in a put-on casual tone. "You love me?!" Aika said, mock astonishment in her voice and face, "Are you serious?!? I'd never have guessed!!" "Actually I do!! I'll just have to prove it to you won't I?" Vyse played along, picking her up and spinning her around once, her braids flying out behind her, before sitting her down on the fence, he wrapping his arms around her waist, she wrapping her legs around his. Vyse leant in close to her to kiss her passionately. They weren't there long before Vyse's mother came out to call them in for dessert. She looked at the two teenagers before her and smiled to herself, before quietly returning inside the house, not wanting to disturb them.
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The small pub at Sailors Isle was unusually crowded that night, and Anne, Polly's only daughter was run off her feet, bringing loqua to all the customers. Vyse and Aika had found a table to themselves in the middle of all the mayhem. Fina had stayed in her cabin back on the Delphinus with Cupil and Pow saying that she was tired and was going to sleep early. Vyse and Aika set to work immediately, scanning the crowds for someone suitable for their polite and quiet friend.
After forty minutes of one of the two friends pointing to a man who might be compatible for their gentle natured friend, and the other pointing out that that man was either too old, too young, too loud or a drunk, the would be match-makers finally gave up. "This is hopeless!!" stated an exasperated Aika, "I'm beginning to think that all men are jerks!" "Hey!!" Vyse objected, "We aren't all like that! I just doubt that any of us are good enough for Fina." Vyse said, giving up all hope. He threw some gold onto the small, round table and put up his hand to get Anne's attention. The poor girl only had time to say, "I'll be with you in a minute, Vyse," Before becoming engulfed by the dense crowd again.
Vyse and Aika slumped back into their wooden chairs, succumbing to defeat. Vyse was tired and only wanted to be back in his soft, warm bed back home. His thoughts were interrupted by a light breeze ruffled his hair and he turned to see where it came from. Two men had stepped through the door. They both must have been about seventeen or eighteen one tall with spiky blonde hair, and the other shorter with short red hair and freckles. Vyse watched was they squeezed through the crowd and pulled up two stools near to their table. The blonde boy shouted an order of two mur loquas to Anne and turned back to look at his friend and said, "So Eric, see any fine luking ladies yet?" nudging him in the side "I don't know about this Chad. I mean I'm grateful, but I don't think any of the women here would give me the time of day." "Not if you act like that they won't! Come on, there has to be one nice polite little girl here for you!!"
Vyse turned to look at Aika, a huge grin crossing his face, to see her with an equally happy expression. She too was looking at Eric. "Well," started Vyse happily, "it looks like we just found our man." Before getting up to join Chad and Eric.
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Well I hope you all liked chapter 3. 4 should be up soon. As always please review!!! And thanks to all who've reviewed the first two chaps, I really appreciate it!! Bye for now!!!! o
Hi everyone!! This chap is a bit longer and I'd say the rest will be too! The Fina/OC stuff really begins next chap, but don't worry it'll always mainly be a Vyse/Aika. So read on and I hope you all enjoy it!
*Disclaimer* I don't own Skies of Arcadia Legends or any of the characters, places or items associated with it. I own this story.
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Chapter 3.
It was a beautiful, clear day all over Arcadia and everyone at Cresent Isle was taking full advantage of the sunny weather. Belle, Nara and Lily were stretched out on beach towels by the flag-pole at the top of the hill, trying to get a good tan, Izmael and Kirala were sitting on the steps of the grey, stone fountain, eagerly drawing up plans for new sleeping quarters. Lawrence was leaning back against the wall of the Yafutoman-style tea-house in his usual slouched way, occasionally throwing glances at Marco who was frantically running around the small Island chasing Pow who had stolen one of his shoes. Even Osman had come out of her stall to enjoy the fine weather. The other eighteen inhabitants of the Island were all to be found somewhere bathing in the sun-light, and the small portion of the Island that was outdoors was literally covered with people.
Vyse could be found in his usual spot, spread out in front of the clear-blue pond, half shaded by the balcony outside his bedroom, leaning against one of the support pillars. Vyse smiled at the scene before him. Aika had her boots off and was knee deep in the glistening water. Pinta was just wearing lime-green swimming trunks and looked kind of funny without his propeller cap. Aika was spending the warm days teaching Pinta to swim. This was easier said than done as Pinta had a huge fear of the water. At that moment Pinta was tip-toeing towards Aika and whimpering slightly as small ripples of water washed over his ankles. Aika was coaxing him on and, picking up courage, he began to walk faster, but a small rock brought him down, face-first into the water with a loud splash, but that was drowned out by his terrified scream. Aika immediately picked him up and brought him out of the water. She flashed a smile at Vyse as she passed with a shaking Pinta, "I'll be back in a minute." She said with a wink.
Aika came back after two or three minutes and just had time for a quick kiss with Vyse before Fina came around the corner. Vyse waved his hand in the air signalling for Fina to join them. She sat beside Vyse with her legs pulled up beside her and Aika lay with her head on Vyse's lap and her feet in the water. The young silvite looked around and frowned, "Weren't you supposed to be giving Pinta another swimming lesson today Aika?" "Yeah, we had the lesson but it didn't go too well. He's back in his room with a towel now, drying off. But don't hold out on us, how'd it go with Jake last night?" Aika questioned eagerly. After Aika had come up with the idea of finding a boyfriend for Fina, she and Vyse had set to work immediately. Vyse had asked Gilder if he knew of anyone suitable and the next day he had sailed to Cresent Isle with Jake, a friend of Don's from Esperanza.
"It was..he was...um....enthusiastic." Fina said in a shy tone of voice. "You know it's okay if you didn't like him!" Vyse laughed, but Aika gave him a stern look and added, "Don't let that put you off, Jake just wasn't your type. We'll be more selective next time!" Vyse thought that Fina definitely looked put off but didn't say it. "You know we could stop off at Sailors Isle on the way to Pirate Isle later," Aika thought out loud "You get all sorts of guys there, you'll have a huge choice!!" At the mention of Pirate Isle Vyse looked at his watch and jumped. "Damn it! I should be making preparations for the Delphinus. We have to be at my parents house for dinner. I'll go get ready, meet me on the bridge in fifteen minutes, okay?" He gave Aika a quick kiss on the cheek and was soon off gathering the supplies for the trip.
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One and a half hours later Vyse docked his ship at Pirate Isle and the three Blue Rouges walked down the wooden bridge to Vyse's house with Cupil and Pow in tow.
After exchanging heart-felt greetings, Dyne invited them to sit down on the various chairs and sofas in the living room. When they all sitting comfortably, and Dyne was getting loqua for himself and Vyse, Pepsi for Aika, wine for Vyse's mother and water for Fina, Vyse's mother asked, "So, any news?" Aika throw a side-long glance at Vyse who adjusted his scarf nervously. "Ah....well..Aika and I are, well, we're going out with each other." Vyse said hastily. Dyne snapped his head around to look at his only son and Vyse's mother dropped the glass of wine that her husband had just handed to her. Dyne quickly recovered his composure and said gruffly, "That's great son." Cuffing Vyse's shoulder, but Vyse's mother was still in shock. "My little Vyse and my sweetest Aika. Together?" she mumbled slowly before grabbing them both in an over-tight hug." Oh this is so wonderful !my little Vyse has a girlfriend and I couldn't think of anyone better suited for him! I had no idea! How long has it been gong on for? My little boy!!" Vyse and Aika were each a deep shade of scarlet by the time that Vyse's mother let them out of her grip. "Just three days ago." Answered Vyse.
For the next few minutes Vyse's mother fussed over him and Aika, but when she left to get her camera Aika elbowed Vyse in the ribs and tilted her head in Fina's direction. Vyse immediately felt like a jerk. Fina was looking at her feet, with her arms wrapped around Cupil on her lap. She had a fixed smile on her lips but he could see the hurt in her emerald eyes. Vyse looked at his mother and cleared his throat. "Ah-hem. Fina went on a date last night, and she was just telling us about it on the Delphinus, isn't that right Fina?" at the sound of her name Fina looked up and made the smile on her face look genuine, but Vyse's mother still got the hint. She looked a little embarrassed at having ignored one of her guests for so long and insisted on Fina telling them all about the night. Fina, being too polite to object, began telling them all about Jake and the bar that he had brought her to.
After dinner Vyse went out to the back garden to cool off. He stood with his arms folded, resting on the fence, the sharp wind blowing his floppy brown hair back from his face. He was soon joined by his father and, never being one to beat around the bush he said, "Now Vyse, I'm going to get straight to the point here. You and Aika. You better be serious about her because that girl is like a daughter to your mother and I. If something were to happen between you and her..well it would be too awkward for everyone." Vyse wasn't used to talking about emotions with his father, the man who preferred for his son to call him 'Cap'n Dyne' rather than 'Dad' up until recently. "It's okay Dad, I'm very serious about her. I love her." Vyse said simply. "I'm glad son! It's good for a man to have someone to take care of him. And there's nothing else you'd like me to tell you. Y' know, now that you've a girlfriend? You might...might, um?" It was all Vyse could do to keep himself from laughing at the strained and embarrassed look on his fathers face. " It's okay Dad I know all that already. I am seventeen. Besides, Aika and I aren't at that stage." "That's great son!!" said Dyne patting his son's back, huge relief spreading over every feature of his face. "So how's the Delphinus running. Did you get a chance to try out the new cannons?" Dyne was much more confident talking about air-ships and cannons than fatherly advice. Vyse didn't have time to answer, as, at that moment, Aika came striding out the door towards them. "Hey! We were wondering were you guys went off to!" She exclaimed. "Oops, I better go back inside." Dyne said looking at his watch and striding to the door, but turned to look at Vyse before entering the house, "Well Vyse, you know if you ever want to finish our discussion just come talk to me, okay?" "Um, thanks Dad." Vyse said with an unsure smile on his face. Dyne left hurriedly, glad not to have to elaborate on their discussion from earlier.
"What was all that about?" Aika questioned her boyfriend, leaning back against his chest. "Oh, I was just telling Dad about how much I love you. That's all." Vyse answered in a put-on casual tone. "You love me?!" Aika said, mock astonishment in her voice and face, "Are you serious?!? I'd never have guessed!!" "Actually I do!! I'll just have to prove it to you won't I?" Vyse played along, picking her up and spinning her around once, her braids flying out behind her, before sitting her down on the fence, he wrapping his arms around her waist, she wrapping her legs around his. Vyse leant in close to her to kiss her passionately. They weren't there long before Vyse's mother came out to call them in for dessert. She looked at the two teenagers before her and smiled to herself, before quietly returning inside the house, not wanting to disturb them.
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The small pub at Sailors Isle was unusually crowded that night, and Anne, Polly's only daughter was run off her feet, bringing loqua to all the customers. Vyse and Aika had found a table to themselves in the middle of all the mayhem. Fina had stayed in her cabin back on the Delphinus with Cupil and Pow saying that she was tired and was going to sleep early. Vyse and Aika set to work immediately, scanning the crowds for someone suitable for their polite and quiet friend.
After forty minutes of one of the two friends pointing to a man who might be compatible for their gentle natured friend, and the other pointing out that that man was either too old, too young, too loud or a drunk, the would be match-makers finally gave up. "This is hopeless!!" stated an exasperated Aika, "I'm beginning to think that all men are jerks!" "Hey!!" Vyse objected, "We aren't all like that! I just doubt that any of us are good enough for Fina." Vyse said, giving up all hope. He threw some gold onto the small, round table and put up his hand to get Anne's attention. The poor girl only had time to say, "I'll be with you in a minute, Vyse," Before becoming engulfed by the dense crowd again.
Vyse and Aika slumped back into their wooden chairs, succumbing to defeat. Vyse was tired and only wanted to be back in his soft, warm bed back home. His thoughts were interrupted by a light breeze ruffled his hair and he turned to see where it came from. Two men had stepped through the door. They both must have been about seventeen or eighteen one tall with spiky blonde hair, and the other shorter with short red hair and freckles. Vyse watched was they squeezed through the crowd and pulled up two stools near to their table. The blonde boy shouted an order of two mur loquas to Anne and turned back to look at his friend and said, "So Eric, see any fine luking ladies yet?" nudging him in the side "I don't know about this Chad. I mean I'm grateful, but I don't think any of the women here would give me the time of day." "Not if you act like that they won't! Come on, there has to be one nice polite little girl here for you!!"
Vyse turned to look at Aika, a huge grin crossing his face, to see her with an equally happy expression. She too was looking at Eric. "Well," started Vyse happily, "it looks like we just found our man." Before getting up to join Chad and Eric.
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Well I hope you all liked chapter 3. 4 should be up soon. As always please review!!! And thanks to all who've reviewed the first two chaps, I really appreciate it!! Bye for now!!!! o