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Karin:...
For the next few hours, Fayt and Maria went around together, visiting different people and to gather up as much information as possible. Jino, Logi and Nyiko, the three friends of Fayt who had influences in their governments, had arrived and are orbiting Elicoor II.
Jino, son of the great Minarf of the Frontier Galactic Government which had the largest battleship factories, had arrived with about three hundred thousand ships of different classes and size.
Logi, leading engineer of the Hynd Republic had brought cargo ships loaded with the latest cannons that the Hynd republic had to offer.
Nyiko, brother of the president of the Kolik System had come with his best fleets, Jarganaught class battleships loomed over the planet like giant pillars. The three teleported down to meet Fayt.
Jino was a small kid roughly about their age with green spiked hair. He was a half Seraph, therefore his wings were not present all of the time.
Logi was a middle age man who apparently looked like some wild scientist.
Nyiko was a man who most like looked in his twenties. Having black hair, he had a strange sense of danger around him.
"Hello Fayt."
Logi smiled.
"Logi, how are the cannons doing?"
"Very well indeed. My men are loading as many as possible into the fleets, though not all would have."
"Never mind that, thanks."
"Just call us even, for now."
Logi smiled. His long hair benies his age and Maria wondered if he was gay. Nyiko nodded in the direction of Fayt.
"Nyiko, are your men ready?"
"As ready as they would ever be. Five fleets in total, making it fifty ships at your disposal."
"Right, take your men and head towards the Genosis system. The Federation and the Klaus fleets would not stand a chance against the Yzaks."
Nyiko bowed and left. Finally, Jino saluted as Fayt walked towards him.
"How are the ships?"
Fayt asked.
"Got ten of the newest models right in orbit. Got one for you, one for your missy over here, one for Sophia and maybe you can grab some people."
"For me, Maria and Sophia? Just what did you do?"
Fayt asked, eyebrow raised.
"Eh? Nothing really in particular. But they are the best in our fleets at this moment. I took the liberty of naming some ships for you. Sophia has 'Gateway', fastest ship that we have and can tear the very frabric of space for instant travel, no need to wait for so long. Just activate it and enter the rip and presto! You're where you want to go. For your missy over here, i named it the 'Sythesis'. It is able to create barriers and other sort of neat stuff. Radius about twelve thousand kilometers. Oh, and it is also able to change it's own structure, therefore able to avoid hits altogether, really! It can change into nothing, but the inside would still be intact. Oh, and for yours, Fayt, it is the most powerful ship my dad ever built. Once i mentioned your name, he went straight to work on it. Loaded from nose to thrusters, all weapons. It has the largest arsernal of weapons that my dad had ever assembled. You should have seen the look on his face, it was like he just recieved twenty christmas presents at one time. Yours is called the 'Eternal'. Pretty sweet, huh?"
Jino puffed up his chest, trying to make himself feel important. Maria could only cover her mouth to stop the outburst from climbing out. Fayt sighed.
"You named those on purpose, didn't you?"
"Did i? Nah, i just liked the names so i picked them."
Jino sniggered. Fayt punched him on the head.
"Ouch! What did you do that for?"
"To keep your loud mouth shut. When can we leave?"
"At your word."
"Good, we leave before the next light."
"Understood."
Jino saluted and teleported out. Loji was still there, smiling to himself.
"Need something, Loji?"
Fayt asked.
"Not really. I just wanted to ask. Is that girl there your girlfriend by any chance?"
Fayt's and Maria's face turned bright red.
"It's none of your business."
Fayt simpled said, turning away and grabbing Maria by the hand and pulling her away. Loji simply smiled to himself. It was getting really interesting. Fayt pulled Maria away from Loji and into an empty room. There, he let go her hand and walked around the room, as though extremely impatient.
"What's the matter?"
Maria asked. Fayt stopped and faced her.
"Maria, look, i'm sorry i got you into this mess. You should still be out there, not here fighting an impossible battle."
Maria smiled, cupping his cheek.
"Is that has been troubling you for all of this time? Well, let me tell you this, i wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the galaxy, but beside you. I wouldn't trade these moments i spent with you for anything else."
"Maria.."
"I came into this on my own accord, no one else's. I-... i just want to be with you, that's all. Is that too much to ask?"
Fayt smiled warmly back her. Wrapping his arms around her, he held her close. Her scent wafted around him. He never wanted to let go.
"No, it isn't too much to ask."
They stared into each other's eyes.
"I wouldn't trade anything for this moment either."
Fayt said as they kissed.
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Fayt and Maria stepped out of the room together, holding each other's hand when Sophia came running. Maria let go of Fayt's hand the minute she saw Sophia, which made Fayt confused, but before Fayt could ask about it, Sophia called out to Fayt.
"Fayt! Maria! You're wanted in the audience chamber!"
Sophia waved and ran off. Fayt looked more confused with every passing minute.
"Wha-? Hey! Damn, she's gone. Hey, Maria, do you-"
Before Fayt could finish, Maria grabbed his hand and pulled him in the direction of the audience chamber.
"If her majesty wants to see us, then we shouldn't keep her waiting, should we?"
She said. Fayt could not answer, after all, it was a rhetorical question. The two made their way to the audience chamber and stopped right outside the large doors. Somehow, it felt strangely quiet.
The two opened the doors cautiously and was immediately blown back by the cheers and cries. The audience hall was filled with people, smiling, shouting, waving, cheering. It was like there was some sort of celebration going on. Hands reached out and grabbed Fayt and Maria inside. People rubbing his hair, grabbing his hands, Fayt was definately feeling like he was in an auction, and that he was the piece to be sold.
"SILENCE!"
A shout came from the throne. As though like an army, the crowds of people pulled away, standing at the two sides of the red carpet that led to the throne. Now Fayt could see the throne clearly. The Queen stood by her throne and the King of Airygylph stood there as well. The audience chamber was filled with people, whether Airygylph or Aquarians,they still stood together.
"Come forward, heroes of Elicoor II."
The adivsor for the queen, Lasselle shouted. Fayt and Maria looked at each other. Apparently, someone did not mention to them about a sudden title gain. Still, the two walked forward, passing different faces in the crowds. Soon, they stood at the foot of the steps that led up to the throne. Sophia and Ryoko stood at the side, smiling. The Queen and King both stepped down from the top of the stairs, towards Fayt and Maria. Fayt immediately bowed and Maria just copied him.
"No need to lower your heads to us, for it is we, who should bow your heads to you."
The Queen said, lowering her head. Fayt thought it looked pretty weird, straightening up. Everyone else in audience chamber all knelt down to Fayt and Maria.
"You have done so much for this planet, though you are not native to it. You have solved the conflict of two nations, brought our broken lands together and saved us from the terrors of the creator. We are clearly in your debt."
The king said, bowing to them as well. Fayt scratched his head, he really did not want to be in all of this mess in the first place. The Queen and King both straightened themsleves and turned to their own adivsors, who both held cusions with medallions on them.
"Maria Traydor."
Maria stepped forward. The Queen placed a medellion around her neck. It was shaped like a six pointed star.
"To your honour and bravery and to your wisdom in battle, i present the star of Apris, our highest distinguished medal."
The king stepped forward and placed another medellion around Maria's neck. It was an orb with wings wrapped by a dragon's claw.
"For your caring nature and your deeds for the safety of others, i present the crest of Airyglyph, the symbol of our bravest warriors and a sign as our friendship."
Both the king and Queen lowered their voices and wispered to Maria. Fayt could not hear any bit of it, but Maria blushed furiously. Then Maria stood back, next to Fayt. She tried to hide her face with her hands, but Fayt could still see her red face.
"Fayt Leingod."
Fayt stepped forward upon hearing his name. The Queen gave him the same medellion as Maria but gave him another one as well. It was the shape of an angel.
"For your courage that knows no bounds, for your generosity that can never end, for your bevenolence to others that will always be present, i present these two medals, the star of Apris, our highest distinguished award, and the Angel of Apris, our kingdom's most scared medellion. It can only be passed to the generation of royalty in line for the throne but we do not use it. It was told in legend that when our world was in great peril, a brave soul would come forth from the heavens and deliver us from evil. This is the proof of that legend. When we do find such a hero, we are to offer this magical medellion to that hero. It will bring you luck, safety, courage and the strength to protect those you love."
The King stood forward. He too gave two medellions. The second one was two dragons facing each other, holding a giant sword in the middle.
"There cannot be enough words to describe your services and bravery to this world. Therefore i will cut to the chase. I present to you, great hero, the crest of airygylph and the dragonsword. It too is a great treasure of Airyglyph, passed from king to king. It was once said that when the sky rained blood and fire, there would one who would stand forth and face these gods who gave us pain. When we do find such a hero, we would give him this medellion as a symbol of our thanks. It contains the souls of our people and the will of our warriors."
Fayt looked at the four medellions dangling from his neck. They were all heavy. Then the King and Queen leaned forward and wispered to Fayt.
"Take good care of Maria, we know you two can pull it off."
The Queen winked.
"I'm sure she will bear you lots of children."
The King smiled. Now Fayt knew why Maria blushed. He could not control his face colour as well as he stepped back.
"And together, we present the two blades of Elicoor."
The Queen held a black sword while the King held another. The one noticeble thing about the two blades was the their hilts were only half each.
"These fine swords were carfted from our best blacksmiths, Tenka, which Maria shall hold, can command determination of the sky, and Setsuna, which Fayt shall hold, has the courage of men. They contain the strength of the skies and earth. They were imbued with the power of dragons, beasts and humanity. They carry the will of our hearts and souls. By themselves, they each have enough power to divide the sky and cleave mountains, but combined, they powers would live forever and will bestow the user the strength to protect what is theirs to their hearts. Let these swords guide our heroes in their quests from here till forever more."
Cheers echoed in the audience chamber and Fayt and Maria both took a sword. It felt light and steady, well balanced and fine.
"These were made from a mixture of mithril, dragon hide and our toughest stones. Casted by the fires of Crosell himself, i believe it is far stronger than your average sword."
The Queen said, noticing Fayt's look at the sword. Fayt nodded and thanked the Queen.
"Now for the celebrations!"
The King shouted and everyone burst into cheers. Fayt figured it was going to be a long night. Wonder how he figured that out.
AN: ahahaha...yes, the names to the ships are lame, but they will get even more lame. Note how i mixed anime into this? imgaine anime style and most of the funny stuff would seem... anime-realistic. Seraph is the name of the the winged people. Don't ask me how, i just... wrote it. The blades play an important role in this one, but they won't be used in battle. If you understand the significance of the two half blades in Maria's and Fayt's hands, then that's good, if not... just wait.