Updating one story again? That was fast…This wouldn't happen if the third episode of the Tethe'alla portion of the anime form was in ENGLISH. Sorry, momentary dialogue in my head that wound up on the page. Anyhow, disclaimer time. Yuan! Get over here.

Yuan: why me? Anyhow, silent romantic owns zip.

Me: very true. Sigh. If only I spoke German…

Yuan: get over it and write the story.

Me: fine. Someone please review, though?

At first, Yuan did not know where he should go. He wanted to see the world, of course, but he was on the run. He would need to cross enemy lines in order to get to relative safety. Small chance of that! He was running from his king's men, while running to the 'safety' of the opposing kingdom? He wasn't going to make it. Yuan sat down to ponder for a moment. Was avoiding a beating really worth all this running? If they caught him, this would lead to his death. He needed somewhere where it would be nearly impossible to find him… The forest of Heimdall, of course! He had heard stories of the mazelike forest. Besides, the elven area was considered neutral ground. IF he could get there, he would be safe.

As he got back up, he heard a twig snap nearby. Immediately his dagger was in his hand, and he was prepared to unleash a spell. There was no noise for a moment after that. A few moments later, he heard a muffled sob from around the same area. He stopped casting immediately and went to see who was crying.

After searching the bushes for a long time, he looked up. Yuan saw a little girl clutching a teddy bear, and hidden up in the tree above, and quietly crying. It was a half-elven child from Asgard.

"What's wrong, child?" Yuan enquired. The little girl looked down.

She said, "I'm sad because another person must run. This is so unfair to treat us this way."

Yuan looked at her with a sad smile and replied, "Life isn't fair for anyone, least of all us. You should go home. Your parents must be worried."

"They're both gone sir. I have to live with my grandmother now, and she isn't well. Soon I'll be all alone again." And she resumed her crying full force.

Yuan was sad for this child, but she needed to go home before they both got into trouble. And he told her as much. She nodded and climbed down the tree. Yuan was about to walk away when she turned around and ran at him. This resulted in a flying hug. Not expecting her, Yuan promptly fell over. Amazed by the situation, he began to laugh. The little girl looked at him like he had three head, and he just said, "Go home little one. I pray you find some happiness in life." At this, the girl finally left.

Yuan sighed, got up, grabbed his stuff, and walked on towards Heimdall. This was going to be a long trip, if that was any indication.

Kratos' day was nowhere near as exciting. He had gotten to the town of Exire, so he was in neutral territory, but he still had quite a ways to go. Taking the airship to the boarder would have been easier, but Kratos didn't want their enemies seeing him on his way to talk with the elves. That would just cause more strife between the two kingdoms, and they already had enough battles going on for land rights. He had a three or four days journey ahead of him, and he didn't want to waste time, so he immediately set off towards the forest.

Kratos: wow my paragraph was boring. I seriously didn't do anything that day besides get to Exire?

Me: what can I say; it was a long airship ride. Not my problem.

Yuan: Please review!