Disclaimer: I don't own Guild Wars, the story line or Any Familiar Names, NCsoft does... I'm just using them for this(Cause I like the story...)
A/N This is my First Fan Fiction, so i'm sure people will say it sucks, if you think so please tell me how to improve it so I can do better on my next Chapters and other stories.
How life was before(part 1)
It was just like any other day, the sun shined bright in the clear blue sky. A young elementalist sat under a tree, singing softly, Her shoulder Length black hair moved in the gentle breeze. She looked around as the citizens of Ascalon go about their daily lives. She sighed, remembering that today, she is suppose to end the academy and join the Vanguard. It was expected of her to, as her mother and father where already apart of it. She stood up, and started toward the Academy gates, She was told Sir Tydus wanted to speak with her. "Savana, I've been waiting for you." Sir Tydus said, walking over to her. Close behind him, was a monk, bald with a tattoo covering his entire head. Savana looked over at the monk then back to Sir Tydus. "You wanted to speak with me?" She asked, wondering what she was summoned for. "I know today your suppose to enter the academy but there is something I need to do. You are still new to the ways of the Elementalist, and I'd like for you to be trained a bit before you can enter." Tydus said, reaching into a pouch and pulling out 10 gold coins. "Take this to get you started..." The monk had been with sir tydus all day, and was a bit bored, he yawned lightly. Sir tydus looked back at him, then back to Savana. "Oh, I almost forgot... Savana, This is Valgarent... I'd like for you two to train together." Tydus said. "I wish you both good luck..." He left.
Savana looked at Valgarent. "Um... Hi..." She said, a bit scared of Valgarent. "We... Should get going..." He said, he sounded, shy, and a bit nervous around her. "Um... ok." Savana said, as they start walking towards the gate out of town., "Savana?" Valgarent said quietly, "I'm not much of a fighter... but... I'll try my best to help." Savana looked at him, She never seen a monk in combat before so she didn't know how useful he'd be. "Alright... I'm counting on you..." She said. They leave Ascalon city and walk out onto beautiful fields. Another monk and Elementalist are out there, Talking about something, they see Savana and Valgarent and walked over. "You two where sent by sir Tydus?" the Monk asked. Both nod. "We have a simple task for you both... You must kill 3 Skale that have been wandering the roads, Many travelers have been complaining about them... This will be your first test. If you complete this, we will give you basic training..." The elementalist said. Valgarent and Savana look at Each other then start up the road.
"Val? um... do you mind if I call you Val?" Savana asked. Valgarent shook his head. "No... Everyone else does..." He said quietly. Savana nods. "Have you seen a Skale before?" She asked, a bit scared as she's never seen a skale before and didn't know what they looked like. Valgarent shakes his head. "I've never seen them..." Savana looked down. "Just great." Up the road a ways, both could hear something, neither didn't know what it was. "Do you think it's the skale?" Savana asked. Valgarent looked at her then picks up the pace, Almost to a run. Savana follows close behind, both stop at the hill top looking at LargeAmphibians, All where a slight blue color, Walking around in on road. They were walking up right, a bit hunched over. Walking on 3 legs, with the forth curled up to it's chest a bit. "That must be them..." Valgarnet said, crouching a bit. Savana was scared, They are worse then I thought... she thought, just standing behind Valgarent. Come on Savana... you can do this. Valgarent looked at her "let's attack one at a time..." he said, finally not sounding scared or nervous. Savana nods. Both ready to Strike, Savana readies her Fire Wand, as does Valgarent. "You use that?" She asked, surprised Valgarent used that same weapon as her. Valgarent nods. "Yes, it was the best one to choose from..." He Said.
Valgarent stood up and charged the Skale followed by Savana. They attack one and it fights back, It seems to go after Valgarent more, so Valgarent continues to Dodge the best he can, while Savana attacks. The Skale goes down and they almost immediately go after the next one. Again it was the same strategy, and again with the third. The other 2 skale notice and run. Valgarent kneeled to the ground, He took a few hits from the skale, but stood up. "L-let's get back..." He said, starting back with a slight limp. Savana walked next to him a little worried. They get back, and the monk heals Valgarent's wounds. "You two did well... and now we shall train you, so you can put up more of a fight with the challenges down the road." The Train them, Valgarent learning to heal, and Savana learning to use Fire. "We've only taught you one of the many skills... If you want to continue your training, go see Aziure In Wizards Folley..." said the Elementalist " and see Brother Mhenlo in Ashford Abbey..." the monk said, "We shall leave you... good luck to you both..." They leave them.
Savana and Valgarent sit down, both Exhausted from the fight still, "Let's... Rest for a little bit..." Savana said looking at Valgarent. Valgarent nods, "sounds good to me...". They sit there, the wind picks up, Savana runs a hand through her hair. Val looks around rubbing his head. He looks up. "We have too much to do before sunset..." Valgarent said. Savana looked at him. "What... do you mean?" She asked as Valgarent lays back. "The deadline to enter the academy is before sunset..." "What!" Savana said, surprised, She didn't know they had to be in before sunset. "Then we should get going!" She stands. "Where to first? Ashford Abbey or Wizards Folley?" Valgarent asked, "Ashford... I heard going to met Aziure is hard." Valgarent stands. "okay... then let's go." Valgarent said, starting toward Ashford, Savana walked next to him. They enter Ashford Abbey, looking around.
They spot Brother Mhenlo and go over to him. Mhenlo looked at them as they approach. "Is there something I can do for you?" "We where told... you could help train us." Valgarent said. "Ah, I got a message about you not long ago, yes, I can... I need your help with something... both of you." Mhenlo said, looking at Savana. "What can I do?" She asked. Mhenlo looks back to Valgarent. "The Abbot Paulus has found something deep in the Catacombs, but he must go through poison... Paulus is unable to heal himself and I need someone to go with him." "I'd be honored to go..." Valgarent said, with a slight bow. Mhenlo looks at Savana. "I'm going to teach you a new skill... Miss... Do you want to learn it?" Savana shakes her head. "No..." She said. Mhenlo nods. "If you change your mind, I'll be glad to teach you it..." He said, Teaching Valgarent the skill. Valgarent starts toward the Catacombs, Savana follows.
At the entrance was a Monk, and A Necromancer. Valgarent instantly recognized who it was. "Necromancer Munne..." He said, walking towards the two arguing people. "I don't need another Monk here to start arguing with me!" She said, giving an Evil Glare to Valgarent. "I'm not here to argue... I'm only here to help Paulus..." "And I am Paulus... So... Brother mhenlo sent you to help..." Paulus said, he looked at Valgarent then Munne then back to Valgarent. "come on, Let's get this over with..." he said, Starting deeper into the catacombs, followed by Valgarent and Savana.
A/N: Well hope you like it, I did some minor editing. Please comment