Disclaimer: I do not own Suikoden, Konami does.
Chapter 1: Blissful meeting
The evening sky seemed to be engulfed by the morning sun. Dawn slowly stepped in the crowded town center of North Wind. You can hear the roosters, the dogs and the cattle all waking at the sight of the bright morning light.
Inside the castle, nothing seemed to change. It all seemed quiet except for the rustling of the paper scattered on the cold floors of the War Room.
Luc was not able to sleep. He was far too bothered by something. All night he wondered what Yuber and Sasarai could be planning in Harmonia.
"It's about time I end my anxiety." He told himself, "I have far too much to think about. Just when I thought I could end my service of these people."
He went over to the window and sighed. Then he took his green robe hanged above a wooden stool. He wiped his perspiration and put on his robe. He slowly turned the doorknob feeling his sweat on the knob.
He walked down the flight of stairs, and paused every now and then. He paused momentarily admiring the clouds dancing with the dawn sun.
"How nostalgic." He whispered.
He then continued down to war room. He pushed open the door. His footsteps echoed all over the room. As usual it was empty. He never expected anyone to be here at this time.
"Now to head down the stable." He murmured.
He slowly took another peek on the window and walked back to the door. He closed the door slowly as not to wake up anyone. He walked down the stairs towards the stable where he left a horse the night before.
"Good, no one has touched you." He whispered.
Luc brushed its mane slowly. It had long brown hair and it had a strong demeanor. As he was to climb the horse, a man entered the stable. Luc almost lost balance, but he regained it again by grabbing on one of the ropes. He then jumped down to face his visitor.
"Show yourself." Luc whispered.
Out of the shadows, a barely visible silhouette slowly came closer. Luc could barely see through the darkness. His only source of light was the light eight meters above Luc, which only shone on the person's lower torso.
Out of the darkness, a blonde man with wavy hair entered the cam into clearer view. His eyes were almond green.
"I am Nash Latjke of Harmonia." The man whispered, "I heard you are heading for Harmonia, perhaps you would need my assistance."
"I don't think you're trustworthy." Luc sternly stated, looking furious.
Nash paced slowly around the room. He then stopped in front of the horse. Carefully examining it, he swept his hand over the mane of the horse.
"Beautiful horse, I'd say it came from Kanakan." Nash exclaimed., "Not only do they have the best wine, but they breed good horses too."
"Don't stray far from the subject." shouted Luc.
Nash gave a loud giggle, then he walked towards Luc. He tightened his scarf, and brushed his hair. He a loud sigh and walk towards the door of the stable.
"I'll see you at Harmonia." Nash whispered as he walked away. He waved goodbye and opened the door.
The light from the door illuminated the whole stable, Luc jumped on the horse and remembered that he was to leave at dawn to reach the border by nightfall.
"I have to hurry. Sasarai could be at work now." He told himself.
The horse strode faster as he left the castle. Before a full sunshine hit the castle grounds, Luc has left it and has reached the Southwindow fields.
"Radat will be my first destination."
Luc strode past the Cave of Wind through the lush and lively green grass. The sun was shining brightly now.
It was about noon time, when Luc reached the Radat. The sun was scorching, people were swimming in the river, and the town was not as bustling as usual. The wind was utterly humid, Luc could feel himself being drained dry by the sun.
Luc pulled his horse into the town. The horse's tongue was dangling, perhaps expressing its annoyance for the scorching sun and Luc's strong pulling.
"Let's go! The heat is burning me!" Luc commented.
After a few minutes of tugging, Luc decided to give and he just tied the horse on a nearby tree, hoping it would serve as a shelter for the creature.
"Stay there." He whispered.
Luc now sighed and examined his surroundings. He tried looking for the inn, now with an odd expression in his face.
He walked towards the inn on the north side of town. He walked towards the inn as he slowly collapsed on the solid ground.
"What is this?" he murmured, "A rune?" He fell flat on the ground smacking his face head-on the ground.
"A Rage rune" He slowly exclaimed and he fell unconscious.
Please R&R. Constructive criticisms. Thank you. Oh yeah and I am also new to this fanfic thing. Thanks