A World Deep in Disorder

Chapter Fifty-Five: Careful what you wish for

I'm back. I must tell you that this will be my last chapter before I leave somewhere for awhile. I'll be back on the 29th, and resume updating right away. I also plan on updating a lot when I come back, so please be patient in the time I'm gone. Thank you.

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Last Chapter: I'm getting sick of all these 'last chapter' things. Just go back and read the last chapter if you don't remember.

Ben Saga Chapter III:

The day was Saturday. The day that Ben was free of school and chores and such. The day where he could spend to his own leisure. The sun had just climbed over the hill, and Ben was already up early. He was staring at the rising sun. Suddenly, the smell of eggs and bacon caught his attention. Going inside, he found his mom cooking breakfast. "Hello, Ben. Up nice and early, eh?" She asked. "Yeah. Breakfast looks good." Ben replied. His mom nodded. "Yes, but while I'm cooking it, can you do me one favor?" She asked. Ben knew that Saturday was his day off, but personal requests were rare. "Sure, what is it?" He asked.

"I need you to deliver this letter to Clan Wildfire. It's an hour away if you run your fastest, to the northeast. By the time you get back, breakfast will be ready." Ben's mom stated. "Ok. I'll be back, then." He stated, taking the letter, transforming into his fox form, and running through the forests at light speeds.

…One hour later…

Ben had arrived at the clearing in the forest that was Clan Wildfire's turf. There was a pristine stream on one side, and in the middle of the clearing, a hill. On the other side of the clearing, there was a single lone and solemn grave. On top of the hill in the middle, was the fortress that was the base of Clan Wildfire, surrounded by a large wall. "…Nice place." Ben thought, going up to the gate, and transforming into his human form. He knocked on the wooden door three times, and could've sworn that he saw a quick blue blur out of the corner of his eye. It was then that the eyehole opened. Josh was on the other side of the door.

"Who are you and what do you want?" He asked gruffly. "I'm… here to see the Clanmaster… this is Clan Wildfire, right?" Ben asked. Josh nodded. "Yes, but Kyle's off somewhere with Alyssa, I think. Oh well, you'll have to come back, later." He said in the same tone that he used before. "But wait! I have to deliver the-!" Ben exclaimed, before the eyehole was slammed shut, cutting him off. He then sighed in frustration. Suddenly he heard voices coming from the other side of the wall, and pressed his ear up against the door so he could hear the voices more clearly.

"Damn urchin. Wonder how he found this place anyway…" Josh muttered. "Now, now, Josh, that isn't the way to treat guests." A new voice stated. It was Kevin, who was waving his finger at Josh as he spoke. "Keep out of this, Kevin." Josh replied. "Oh, really? Just because you're second-in-command of the clan doesn't mean that you're the Clanmaster. What'd your brother say if that was an important delivery that you expected?" Kevin asked. "I said, keep out of this." Josh grumbled. "Come on Josh-y-boy, do you honestly think you can choose whether I stay out of this or not?" Kevin asked. Josh twitched. "Never. Call. Me. Josh-y-boy. Again." He said slowly. "Or what? Josh-y-boy, Josh-y-boy, Josh-y-boy!" Kevin exclaimed. Josh sighed in distress. Kevin really had a knack of getting on his nerves. "Whatever. You take care of it." Josh sighed, walking off.

Suddenly, the door opened for Ben. "Sorry about him. He usually has a bad disposition, and is too arrogant to open the door for a twelve-year-old." Kevin stated. "Um… Thanks." Ben said, looking at Kevin, and noticing his trademark Derby before anything else. "Anyways… you had a delivery or something?" Kevin asked. "Oh yeah!" Ben stated, pulling the letter from his pocket and handing it to Kevin, who looked it over. "Oh, so you're from the ranch, eh?" Kevin asked, and Ben nodded. "Well, I'll make sure that Kyle gets this when he and Alyssa get back from… well, they never really said where they were going, but I'll make sure it gets to Kyle." Kevin explained. "Thanks." Ben replied. "No problem." Kevin replied. Ben then nodded, transformed into his Fox form, and ran off at extremely fast speeds. Kevin blinked. "He's pretty damn fast for a twelve-year-old." He stated, before closing the large gate to the Clan's fortress.

…Another hour later…

Ben was running as fast as he could home. He could almost smell the sweet scent of eggs and bacon in the air. He was almost home, and he'd be there within the next ten seconds. Unfortunately, what he saw horrified him. His house was ablaze. The rich green fields that belonged to his family were all on fire, too. In fact, everything was on fire. "Mom! Dad!" Ben exclaimed, running into his burning house. The ground level was empty, and completely burning, so he decided to check upstairs, while walking low to avoid smoke. What he saw on the upstairs level was something that he'd never forget. Something that'd scar him for life.

A figure clad in dark armor stabbed a guillotine-like blade through Ben's father. Ben had to watch as his father, with a bloody hole through him, slumped down dead on top of his mother's dead body. "No!" Ben exclaimed, as the figure turned to him. The figure smirked. "Well, well… so now I've found the boy. Guess I have to finish him off, too." He stated, swinging his blade around. Ben, already transformed into his fox form, whipped out his beam saber, and went berserk on the figure. However, the figure was somehow able to stop the beam saber with a single hand. "Is that all you've got, boy?" Was the last thing that Ben heard before suddenly receiving a harsh backhand that made him slide across the floor and pass out.

The figure smirked. "Now I've got you." He said, holding his blade above Ben. Suddenly, a third figure entered the room. "So, is this how low you've gone, Devron?" Kevin asked. The figure turned to see Kevin, with his arms folded. "Gah! Not you!" The figure, who was Devron, exclaimed. "Yup… me." Kevin said, transforming into his Marth form. Devron swung his blade at Kevin, who simply deflected it with his own sword, and stabbed Devron through the gut. Devron held his wound in pain, and coughed up blood. He was knocked out of his transformation. "This isn't over." He coughed, disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Kevin transformed back into his human form, sighed, and shook is head. He looked at Ben's body, picked him up, and brought him out of the burning house, which collapsed soon after they got out…

…Evening…

Ben woke up. It was now evening, and the fires were put out. "Good. You're awake." Kevin stated. "Thanks… who was that?" Ben asked. Kevin sighed. "…That was Devron… he was once my apprentice… but has since freelanced around causing destruction in his wake. I was going to take him down, myself… but since he killed your family, the rights now belong to you." He stated. Ben nodded. "Where do I start?" He asked. Kevin shrugged. "I have no clue. Just go wherever you think… but I can't help you from here… I need to go." Kevin sighed, transforming into his Yoshi form, spreading his great wings, and flying away. "Hm… I've always wanted change, but… I didn't want it to be like this…" He stated.

End of Chapter

Well, personally, I thought this was a really good chapter. Now, let me know what you think. Remember, I'll be gone until the 29th, so don't expect any updates until then.

Until Next Chapter,

-Biggoron