Vyser: Well now it appears that this is the next chapter that you all look forward to reading. Now, I don't own FFCC, only Drake. And now, on with the chapter!

Chapter 4: The Mines of Cathuriges

We find the caravan riding in the morning; Sirius was manning the reigns, Drake was sitting on top of the caravan so that way he couldn't get in trouble. Kane was polishing his sword, while Violet and Ali were reading a couple of books that Violet had brought with her.

"Are we there yet?" Drake asked with a big sigh following.

"No! And will you stop asking that?" Yelled Sirius.

"Never!" Replied Drake as he raised his fist in the air. "So, are we there yet?"

"Look, I'll tell you when we get there," Sirius stated.

"Those two are really funny to listen to sometimes," Said Kane as he finished polishing his sword and put it away. "What do you to think?"

"Well, its never a dull moment when those two are near," Ali replied.

"They've been arguing since this morning," Sighed Violet. "And it all started with a piece of fruit."

"So, are we there now?" Asked Drake with a sly grin appearing on his face.

"Yes! We are finally here!" Sirius yelled as he stopped the caravan.

"Finally," Said Drake as he jumped off the caravan and looked at the mines. "Nice, probably a lot of treasure in there."

"Don't count on it," Sirius replied as the others got out of the caravan. "These mines did used to be full of many weapon materials, but the Lilities excavated all the useful materials. Since then, the mine has been a haven for monsters."

"Sounds like a challenge," Stated Kane who was carrying the chalice.

"We still shouldn't get cocky," Ali replied.

"Let's get this over with quickly," Said Violet as the group began to walk into the mines.

The mines were old; an old track that had a wagon on it, light was able to make it into the mine thanks to the caged bombs that were swinging about trying to get free. Kane and Violet drew their swords, but Kane was the one carrying the chalice this time. Sirius had his club ready, while Ali was reading her racket. Drake however, didn't draw a weapon.

"Aren't you going to get your racket out?" Asked Ali as Drake got a slight grin.

"Sorry, but I don't have one," Drake answered as everyone sweat dropped.

"How could you not have a weapon?" Yelled Sirius as Drake shook his head.

"Who said I don't have a weapon?" Drake as he reached into the back of his jacket. "The main reason I don't have a racket is because I prefer to stand out."

Drake quickly took out a strange weapon; it was small four bladed weapon that was attached to an extremely long chain.

"I made this myself with some 'spare cash'," Explained Drake. "I call it a shurichain."

"Yeah, right, I'll be willing to bet you stole it," Sirius replied.

"Look we could stand here arguing, or we can get some myrrh," Stated Ali as everyone agreed and everyone began to walk through the mines.

"I still say you stole that," Said Sirius.

"Believe what you want," Drake replied as the two followed the others.

As the group progressed through the mine, they fought many orcs and some bombs. Drake showed them what his shurichain was able to do on the orc; he threw the weapon straight at his enemies and if the blades didn't finish off his opponent, the chain would wrap around the foe and he would reel him in and let the others finish him off.

"That is a very impressive weapon," Complemented Violet.

"Thanks, it is isn't it?" Drake asked as he wrapped the chain around his arm.

"Still think you stole it," Sirius replied.

"Drop it will you?" Asked Kane.

"You guys mind if we continue?" Ali asked as everyone proceeded through the cave.

After the demonstration of Drake's shurichain, the group was continuing traveling through the mines. A few times though they had to hold Drake back a couple times from going outside the barrier to get some of the treasure chests that were around. Soon they reached an area that was made up of girders and a track. There were still many orcs, and some of them were mage that kept on using different forms of magic.

"Dang, these guys are tough," Stated Kane as he dodged a fire attack.

"But, the things they carry are pretty rare," Drake said as he used his shurichain to grab one of the orc's staffs. "This will fetch a pretty gil."

"Can you think of anything else?" Asked Ali as she slammed her racket into a orc's head.

"Yes, I can think of other things," Drake answered as he dodged a orc's axe.

"This really isn't the time or the place to discuss this," Violet said as she blocked an attack with her shield.

"This is the last of them," Sirius declared as he finished off the last of the orcs with an ice spell he learned.

Soon, the group reached a huge room completely made of stone, in front of them was a huge gate that blocked their way. Drake went to look at the door, while the others were standing away.

"This is of nice quality, old, but still nice," Said Drake as he was analyzing the door.

"You see anyway of opening it?" Asked Violet as the doors began to open on their own.

"Wonder what opened it?" Ali asked as a really huge orc wielding a huge axe and hammer came charging out.

"I suppose that over grown warty orc would answer your question," Answered Sirius as the Orc King grunted in frustration.

"Does he always insult the huge monsters?" Asked Drake as everyone prepared for battle.

"As far as we know," Kane answered as the Orc King charged.

The Orc King's huge hammer was coming down upon the group, but luckily they managed to dodge the huge attack but they were split up. So the Orc king decided to take down the two group members that were away from the others. Kane and Ali, and unfortunately, the chalice was being held by Sirius.

"This is bad," Said Kane as the Orc King seemed to grin.

"Well, we might want to dodge," Replied Ali as the two dodged the Orc King's axe when it slammed into the ground.

"Guys, help would be appreciated," Kane commented as the Orc King began to raise its hammer to strike.

"Coming up!" Yelled Drake as he threw his shurichain and it wrapped around the handle of the hammer. "Yes what a great idea!"

"Not for long," Said Sirius as he was charging a spell and Drake was pulling the chain.

"And why is that?" Asked Drake as he was pulled into the air.

"And that's why," Sirius answered as everyone looked embarrassed as Drake was hanging onto the chain for life.

The Orc King ignored the fact that Drake was hanging on his weapon, because he was about to slam his hammer horizontally at Ali. Kane quickly pushed Ali from the attack and quickly raised his shield to block the attack. Still, when the force of the attack hit Kane's shield, he was sent flying into one of the cave walls. Ali quickly ran over to Kane, thankfully they were still in the chalice's protective barrier. Sirius managed to get the attention of the orc king away from Kane and Ali. But now Violet and Sirius were dodging the attacks. All the while Drake was still hanging on to the chain.

"Kane, why'd you do that?" Asked Ali with a few tears in her eyes.

"I always help my friends," Kane weakly answered.

The Orc king missed with his next axe attack towards Sirius and Violet. Drake however managed to unwrap his shurichain from the handle of the Orc king's hammer, but unfortunately he forgot that he was in the air. So he began to fall, but as he was falling he threw his shurichain once more, and this time his weapon managed to wrap around the Orc King's neck.

"Hey guys! I did it right this time!" Yelled Drake as he pulled hard on the chain.

The Orc King was trying to get the chain off around his neck, but the dumb thing was still holding its weapons.

"Guys, now's your chance to attack!" Drake yelled as the orc king continued to struggle to get free.

Kane was able to stand to his feet with Ali helping him up, Sirius was charging up for a spell, Violet, Kane and Ali charged with their weapons. And soon after many spells, slams, and slashes, the Orc King finally fell face first to the ground. Drake quickly got his shurichain from around the Orc King's neck. And walked towards the rest of the caravan.

"Well, all in all, I say that was good," Stated Drake as the body of the Orc King began to glow.

"Uh, Drake," Said Violet as everyone but Drake backed up.

"What?" Asked Drake as the Orc King exploded and sent Drake flying.

"Interesting," Sirius said as he scratched his chin.

"Ouch!" Yelled Drake as he crashed on the ground.

"You okay?" Asked Kane who was barely standing up.

"Does it look like I'm okay?" Replied Drake who got help getting up thanks to Violet.

"Come on, let's get the myrrh drop," Said Violet as the group went to the myrrh tree that was behind the huge wooden gate.

After gaining the myrrh drop, the caravan decided to set up camp. Sirius was cooking some meat over a fire that he made, Drake was looking at all the stuff he managed to steal. Violet was cleaning her sword, and Kane and Ali were relaxing waiting for the food to get ready.

"Kane," Said Ali with a slight blush.

"Yeah, Ali?" Kane asked as he turned his head.

"Thanks for earlier," Answered Ali.

"No worries, I always help my friends," Replied Kane with a smile.

"Hey! Food's ready!" Yelled Sirius as everyone went to get something to eat.

After eating the girls went to sleep, Sirius and Drake were arguing about something insignificant. And Kane was lost deep in his thoughts.

"Now, we can finally head home," Thought Kane as he hummed a little. "Going home will be great."

Vyser: Now the fourth chapter has been finished. I hope you all enjoyed it, review and take a guess what will happen when the caravaners return to Tipa. Till next time!