Hey, it's Been a while but i'm back. Here's the 4th Chapter...probably the best so far..XD
Ch. 4: A Dark Onslaught and the Soul Survivor
In an underground temple in a secluded location in the Thunder Plains is where the assassin's base lay. It is here where a dark and horrific plan is being plotted…
Spy: Sir Vandor! Sir Vandor!
Vandor: This better be important…
Spy: I found a whole village of Sylcadians sir!
Vandor: What! Where!
Spy: There's a secret path on Mi'hen Road that leads straight to it sir!
Vandor: Perfect. Lord Andross is paying us a hefty sum for their elimination. I don't really know why or care…as long as he's putting Gil in my pocket I'll do whatever he demands… Summon our finest men. We'll strike before sunrise tomorrow…
Spy: Aye sir!
The next morning before noon, Andrew made his way down Mi'hen Road while wearing a light cloak to disguise himself from any spy or assassin that may be lurking nearby. Upon passing over a hill, he notices rising smoke a fairly long distance off the main road. Suddenly feeling a sense of urgency and his silver sphere beginning to respond with his core feeling, he begins searching for a Chocobo trainer in hopes that he may borrow one to get to the burning site as quickly as possible…
Andrew: Excuse me!
Chocobo Trainer: Yes?
Andrew: Might I borrow a Chocobo for a bit?
Chocobo Trainer: Yes, how soon will you have it back?
Andrew: As soon as I can, so please may I?
Young Andrew began to sound more anxious as he pleaded for a Chocobo to ride. When she finally gave him one he quickly rode off in the direction of the smoke. Later as the sky grew darker, Andrew came upon a site that instantly put him in a state of horror. An entire village was destroyed and burned to the ground. Dean bodies of men, women, and children hung and lay everywhere with sword and gun wounds. The attack on the village was so savage and severe that some bodies were even partly or even completely severed. It was enough to make anyone faint with shock and disgust. Andrew walks a small ways into the ruined area before knelling down to the body of a young boy and taking him into his arms with tears running down his face. Andrew began crying uncontrollably as he let out a scream that could be heard from miles. After a moment, Andrew somehow managed to pull himself together and went about collecting all the bodies in the area and lined them all up on 2 rows. He then took a shovel from the ground and began digging graves for every one of them. As he got half-way done it started to pour down rain, but Andrew pressed on endlessly against the storm. Upon covering the last body, he propped himself with the shovel from nearly collapsing.
Andrew: I don't know who did this to you…but…I will not rest until I find the ones responsible for this… I will avenge you all! I swear I will!
After taking a moment to rest, he got up and started to leave when he heard a faint crying nearby. He ran into one of the broken-down houses and found a young girl about 2 years old crying in the corner.
Andrew: H-hi there…
The child couldn't help but tense up and be afraid of him. And who could blame her after what has happened to her people…?
Andrew: Please don't be afraid little one…I-ah-choo! …I need to dry off…
Making use of the fireplace, which was somehow still intact, He hangs his shirt near the open fire to dry off and sits down to rest. The young girl made her way closer to the fire, no longer crying but still very upset. Now with his exhausted body demanding food, Andrew resorts to his pack for his energy rations and water canteen. And while sharing them with the young child, he's a little surprised that she ends up eating half of it. But it didn't matter, he was just happy to see her mood lighten as she got full off his food. After a while the rain let up and the setting sun began to peak through the dark clouds. After putting his clothes, which are now dry, back on, he leans down to take the girl into his arms.
Andrew: It's time we leave this place…
She buried her face in his chest has he held her inside his cloak to keep her warm. Taking her outside, they mounted the Chocobo and began to head back to the Chocobo agency.
Andrew: You need not worry little one…I don't know what else we may come across…but I promise to keep you safe. Heh…though it would help if I had a name to call you…
As they rode on to the sunset, Andrew could sense that the young girl was feeling more comfortable. It was a feeling that eased his heart a bit and made him smile. But probably what really touched him was the sound of her voice muttering her name just before she fell asleep…"Savannah…my name…"
I'll have Ch5 when I get time. Cya then.