CHAPTER ONE- The Hume and the Mithra

Galloping across the plateau on his chocobo, Gazla, just a normal San d'orian Hume, is on his way to the Grand duchy of Jeuno for a short break after some hardcore adventuring. On arriving at Upper Jeuno, Gazla drops his chocobo off at the sables and proceeds to the Marble Bridge eatery for a Pumpkin Pie.

"Mmmm I could come here everyday for these delicious delicacies" Said Gazla.

"Well why don't you sir? We offer discounts to regular customers"

"Ah yea the offer is tempting but I dwell in San d'oria, always close by the prince should he seek my aid...I'm merely on holiday"

"I see sir, so I guess you're quite closely associated with the powers that be then? I was wondering if you could tell me who the secretary of Chateau d'Oraguille is. He needs to pay his tab" asked the Waiter.

"Oh well I'm pretty sure you are referring to Chaloutte there" replied Gazla.

"Excuse me" Came a voice behind them. "I beg your pardon Sir but I believe that the good waiter is referring to Halver of Chateau d'Oraguille."

A Mithra had made her presence known by joining the conversation. "Excuse me?" replied Gazla in bewilderment.

"I said...the secretary at Chateau d'Oraguille is called Halver, Chaloutte is the event watcher there." She continued.

"I beg to differ madam, I was just there 3 days ago and Halver is the chamber keeper." Argued Gazla.

"I'm telling you, you are mistaken!" replied the Mithra, by now of which the waiter had already gone back to the kitchen and yet Gazla and the Mithra were still quarrelling. Since they couldn't agree on the matter, Gazla finished his Pie and they both headed off to the San d'oria embassy in the Ru'Lude Gardens of Jeuno to find out from the records. When they arrived they found that the embassy was closed for Sky Day-The national holiday of Jeuno. From there they bid their farewells and went their separate ways.

Gazla then proceeded to Lower Jeuno where he would stay in the Neptune's Spire Inn. He retreated to hi chamber and collapsed on his bed exhausted. The moon rose and the night engulfed The Grand Duchy of Jeuno.

The next morning the faint taps on his chamber door awaked Gazla. "Enter" Mumbled Gazla. A small blonde haired Hume entered the room. "Oh good morning Mr Damomohe" Gazla said to the innkeeper with a large yawn.

"Good morning sir, so sorry to disturb you but a Messenger has arrived by Airship with a message from the Prince in San d'oria". Gazla shot up and grabbed the note "thank you Mr Damomohe" the innkeeper left the chamber and Gazla unfolded the note. It read-

To Gazla of San d'oria,

I know you're on vacation but your skills are requested. Guards and adventurers here have the noticed that Orc numbers have decreased by 70% in the last week! Similar statistics have come from Windhurst and Bastok also with Beastmen numbers on the drop.

We have paired you up with another San d'orian citizen and the two of you are to go on scouting missions around the outskirts of Jeuno and report back Beastmen Activities to Our Nation's embassy In Jeuno. You're partner will be waiting for you In Upper Jeuno outside the Marble Bridge eatery at approximately 0800 hours.

Good luck Adventurer and make your country proud.

Prince Pieuje.

"Ah I have 20 minutes! I better hurry." Gazla slipped his armour on, grabbed his sword and headed downstairs. He grabbed a Tortilla, thanked Innkeeper Damomohe for his hospitality and headed off for the Marble Bridge eatery. As he approached the eatery he noticed a familiar Mithra sitting on the steps outside. "Oh its you again" he said, "you wouldn't have seen any adventurers from San d'oria about by any chance have you? As I'm on an important mission"

"Just the one" she replied. And with that, the Mithra stood up in front of Gazla. "My names Leanthra and I believe you are my partner for the mission at hand are you not?" Putting on a fake smile, Gazla's expression on his face was a shocked and surprised one.

"Of all the people."

"Oh lets get on with it shall we." She announced.

And with that, the Hume and the Mithra departed and set off over the Artisan Bridge towards the Batallia Downs.

To be continued...