Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
The Tale of the Sage-Knight
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Fire Emblem, but I do own Kilika, Telco, and Venn.
Chapter 3: Stabbed through the Heart
The day rolled on still in clouds and fog. The only thing I could do is to comfort those Renais citizen, because I could do nothing else. A lot of thing was taken away from me yesterday, but they just took away something I held dear to my heart…my pride. They said that I could never amount to a real soldier and that was nothing close to a real fighter. I wanted nothing more then to show them, no to, show the entire world that I was the greatest fighter to ever step foot on ground. I will, no matter what. I looked over the cowering family, who had every right to be afraid. They were just kidnapped by some crazy shaman and bishop to be use as bait to capture Princess Eirika. And I was of no use.
After a few more hours of silent, a bright flash of light came about and it was none other then Novala. "Well, well. I do hope you all had a nice quiet time together. I will let u all know that Princess Eirika is now only a few miles away from this place and I will be of need of a little trade." He then walked over to the little girl who coward behind her father. "And this will do just nicely." He grabbed the girl by the collar and walked away while the father tried to stop him, but was pushed back by the black magic. I stood up and threw my cloak behind me.
"You best leave her alone. That, unless you want to taste my fist." I ran after him and wind up a punch. He just laughed and chanted some words. I soon found myself running into a black ball, and being blasted back onto the ground. Yeah, I was definitely in a world of hurt. The accursed Flux magic attack. The burn mark on my shoulder was really hurting me and had no vulnerary to heal it. I clench my shoulder as I looked up the sadistic madman looming over me.
"Have you learn nothing, boy! You cannot beat me not you, your little girlfriend Eirika, and the pathetic excuse for an army. Not even that stupid old man!" Novala lifted the girl even higher off the ground. She was screaming and crying even louder now. "Hear me out now. Learn your place and you may live. You don't and people, like this girl, get hurt because of your stupidity." With that he teleported out of there as he left me even more angry then before. There was nothing more I hate then feeling helpless and that was I was feeling right about now, but I wasn't going to let that get me down now. I staggered to my feet and tore off my now burned cloak and shirt, but it was freezing cold. I looked over and saw that the father and mother were crying.
"Don't worry, I'll get your daughter back." I said to them, trying to give them a reassuring smile and a small portion of hope. I looked upwards to the sky and prayed to the sacred stones for guidance. Then I looked down and found an opening in the pass. Looks like fortune smiles back upon me. "You just stay right here. I'll be back to take you out of this war…with your daughter." I nodded and then ran out. I knew that they would be safer in there, away from the fighting. And for the little girl, Novala may be a mad man, but he was no fool. I knew he would keep the girl alive, at least till he got what he wanted. Time was everything now, everything but on my side. I ran as fast as I could, but was too late. Novala was already there with Eirika and the girl.
"As you know, Princess Eirika. This is one of your precious citizens of Renais, she and her family just waiting for you to come and save them. And now you can, just give me the bracelet." Novala said calmly, smiling. The bracelet? I thought he wanted her life. Any ways, Princess Eirika started to take it off when Seth stopped her.
"Wait, Princess. You mustn't!" He shouted. Eirika looked at him.
"Sorry Seth. I cannot let my people be harm by something I can stop. I hope you can forgive me." She gave him the bracelet and he laughed.
"Thank you. Now if you haven't notice, mountain spider roams the area here and they haven't had a warm meal in a long time." He teleported the girl to I can only guess back to the family. Seth and Eirika stared at him wanting to kill him. "And you best hurry. I also have your pathetic friend, the so-called sword-mage, Kilika. A badly wounded man who is just waiting to be devour by the mountain spider anytime soon. Unable to do anything to defend himself. Mwahahahahaha!" The lingering laugh echoed as he teleported into the fog. I'd hate to see him when he discovers that I'm gone, but now was no time to joke. The spiders could be anywhere now and I'd promise the family I'd get them out of there. The crew was just moving into position to ready their attack, and I had to warn them of the danger that lies before them. I, too, moved out. Damn, my shoulder. I have to make sure that Novala gets the same treatment that he gave me plus interest.
Well, I followed the sound of footsteps and stopped every so ways. I couldn't see clearly enough to see who it was, an enemy or a friend, but I needed to find Princess Eirika. I wandered a little more through the fog before I saw a female figure. I knew that this was Princess Eirika, but I guess she didn't recognize me. She thrust her sword my way twice and horizontally once. I nearly dodged the attacks. I fell down of the pain of the Flux magic attack. I stood up and waved in defeat, cause basically I was. I saw her stand there with her rapier raised in the air and she jumped back. I thought she realized it was me, but I was dead wrong. She darted and stabbed me right the heart. I coughed up blood as I crumpled downward. I heard her gasp and run towards me. I tried to figure out what she was yelling for, but couldn't. My hearing and eyesight went dim. I felt a hand grab my, but only for a few moments. Then my feeling went away. I could hear her say something to me.
"Kilika! I'm sorry. Stay with me. Please, KILIKA!"