Finally after about 2 months this storyhas finally been updated. Anyway here are the review replies
KivaEmber: Thanks, the problem with the sentances is that I didn't check the story after it was uploaded, well I have with is one.
Ethereal Thoughts: Well I have already replied but, thanks anyway's I tried to make is chapter a bit longer.
axgirl12: Thanks (again) anyway after a long wait, you can finally find out what is next
Oh and thanks to Ethereal Thoughts for poofreading this for me.
I walked to Iselia and started thinking. "How will I get home? If I die here do I die in the real world? Who or what brought me here?"My thoughts were interrupted when something jumped at me and knocked me onto my face.
I felt a warm breath on me.
I put my right hand to the ground and pushed, In an attempt to get the(what I presumed to be) wolf off. It worked, then I rolled in the opposite direction. I got up I was knocked off my feet by another wolf.
This one doesn't waste time. Growling It sank its teeth into my shoulder. I screamed. The wolf tightened its jaws.
"Damn it! I. Am. Not. Going. To. Be. Eaten!"
I grabbed the wolf by its neck and threw it off. The maneuver hurt as the wolf's jaw ripped my shoulder. I reached for my pouch and ate one of the apple gel's. Springing off the ground I drew my sword. I found out that the only 'backup' that the wolf came with is (what I presumed to be) its mate. The biggest, which I presumed to be the male, growled at me. I dropped into the ready stance.
Snarling the wolf lept into the air. Preparing to swat it away but instead I used a newtechnique.
"Blade storm!" I shouted and I performed my own version of sword rain, which the wolf happened to be on the brunt of. The wolf fell to the ground in a satisfying heap. I then readied myself again and quoted a line from Resident evil. "You will have to work hard for your meal." Then the other wolf leapt at me
The sword wolf got a taste of cold steel as I sliced its mouth. (ouch)
The wolf that I stabbed got, shakily to its feet, despite the large number stab wounds my blade storm but in it. I just kicked it over and stabbed it in the general area where it heart should be. I looked back at the other wolf, which was whimpering and pawing at its mouth. I closed my eyes as I ended its misery.
I was busy collecting the spoils of the battle, one apple gel and 50 Gald.. I ate the apple gel that one of the wolf dropped, as that wound still hurt distractingly, due to the fact that apple gels only heal 30 of your maximum HP, so the wound was only half-healed.
I was halfway through eating the healing item when the flash from the oracle came However I startedchoking.
After fightingthe battle to prevent me from coughing up the apple gel, I had managed to swallow it, and still obtain its healing effects.
Then I thought about the Oracle. Then the light of the Oracle comes, Lloyd, Genis and Colette assemble outside of the school. That would be a good time to rendezvous with them. I then looked at the speck on the horizon that was Iselia and judged the distance.
"I might make it if I run."
During my run to Iselia, my stamina (which is pretty poor) would have run out. I noticed as I ran, a warm feeling in my right arm, which seemed to be giving me the 'energy' to keep running. I think it was safe to stay that I had an Exsphere, that it was situated on my right arm rather than on the back of my hand.
I had made it to Iselia, the village was still abandoned, except when one of the militia tried to stop me entering the village.As he wastryingto warn meabout theDesians, but I shoved him out of the way. (I would have to apologize for that later). I stopped outside of the school and looked through the window, scanning the room for Lloyd and the gang.
"Damn!" There weren't here, they must have gone to the temple. I better follow them.
I managed to run to the Martel temple, encountering one group of monsters which I managed to dispatched quickly (using several Blade storms to speed up the battle). By the time I got to the temple, I stopped at the foot of the stairs, and tried to catch my breath. My Exsphere's 'stamina boost' had run out a few minutes ago.
"Where… are …they." I said between gasps, putting my hands on the back of my head (I was told that is helps you recover faster). In the next 30 seconds something answered my prayers.
"Don't get in our way." A voice comes from the stairs.
That means they are going to fight Vidarr! Then Kratos appears before Vidarr can finish them off. If I sneak in in-between those two moments I should be able to join the party without any awkward questions (I am 6ft tall so I could say I am a mercenary). I just hope I don't make a fool of myself. I drop my hands and drew my sword, my breath coming in short, sharp gasps (my Exsphere seemed to have decreased my recovery time.)
I pointed the sword so the blade pointed downwards towards the ground. Took a deep breath. Then ran up the steps.
By the time I got up the steps. I saw that that the battle had just started, Lloyd had been hit by the ball and chain and got sent flying, Colette had just narrowly dodged the same swing just by falling backwards. Genis was busy preparing fire ball. Luckily Vidarr had not noticed me. He was looking to my left (Were Lloyd was). I took the element of surprise and ran up to Vidarr, sliced is arm, and retreated as few steps backwards. Pointed my blade back up. Then said the speech that I had been preparing.
"Attacking children? Where is your sense of honour? You Desians are no better then monsters!"
"Who are you?" Lloyd asks, as he was talking to Kratos rather than me.
"That don't matter now, lets take this guy down before we make introductions."
Vidarr gave a cry of anger and charged towards me, (me being the closest target and the fact that I cut his arm.)
One thing I didn't take into account was how big the guy was, As I said before I am 6ft 4, and I have a wide shoulder width, Vidarr was about ¾ taller than me, and about ½ wider then me. (How can people get that big?). Back to the fight, as Vidarr charged at me, I (stupidly) held my ground. He raised his hammer to smash me. I jumped to the left with a few seconds to spare, I blade stormed his right arm (I slashed the left) The effect must be like pins and needles, only much more painful. Vidarr dropped his ball and chain. Then he was struck by three fire balls which hit is left side. I used this opportunity to jump left. Lloyd charged and attacked Vidarr from behind. Viddar swatted him away with the back of his hand, he then drew his sword. I smiled, swords I can block, hammers I can't. I charged, however Vidarr saw me and swung which I dodged, barely. The sword bit into my right arm.
"Ray thrust" a voice (Colette) shouted. A Chakram flew into Vidarr knocking him back. I jumped back and felt the wound on my arm. Along the line that Vadarr's sword made, I felt something.
My Exsphere.
I checked again to make sure that I didn't pop out when the sword hit me. It hadn't. I wiped the blood off and flicked my wrist.
Then I heard a cry and I saw Viddar charge at me. Holding his sword in the air.
I gripped my sword with both hands. Viddar brought the sword across. My sword moved to block it. The extreme force that was put in Viddar's sword knocked my sword out of my hands. Viddar brought his sword for another strike. Using my natural reflexes, I brought my arms in a X in front of my face.
Clang! Vidarr stumbled backwards.
Though the gap in my pose I saw that a certain red-haired mercenary had decided to join the fight.
"Stay out of the way"
I dropped the defensive position and scanned for my weapon. I was lying a few feet away to my right. I ran and scooped up my sword. I turned towards the battle. I saw that Kratos had already finished off Vidarr.
"Typical." I muttered to myself as I sheathed my sword and rejoined the group.
"Is everyone all right? Hmm... no seems to be hurt." The man said after hearing his praise, which got me slightly angry as I had been forced from the picture.
"How can I ever thank you for saving the chosen." Thanked Phaidra.
"So this girl is the next chosen" said Kratos
Have these guys (and gal's) memorised the script or something? They are saying exactly what they should say. I better intervene, otherwise I will just be forgotten.
"So, it looks like my random act of generosity has finally paid off" I cut in, luckily I had already thought up a reason why I am here (I am good at those things). "When I see people being attacked, I just have to help. And this habit has brought me my next job."
"And who are you?" Asked Phaidra.
"My name is Iwan, I am a Ranger, I also am a part-time mercenary and I have come to offer my services to the chosen." I turned towards the temple "Judging that I have found the chosen at the Martel temple I guess that she was going to undergo the trial."
"Yes, the chosen is to receive judgement from heaven. But the priests that were to accompany her fell at the hands of the Desians."
"Then I will take on the job of protecting Colette." Lloyd declared
I turned back to face Lloyd with a dumbfounded look. (which I corrected at the last moment.) Thinking "Have you not been heard what I have been hinting at?"
"Lloyd? ...I would be uneasy with just you." Phaidra commented.
I was just about to say something when I remembered that Kratos hadn't introduced himself yet so I decided to keep my mouth shut.
"Your name is Lloyd?" Kratos asked.
"Yeah, but who are you to ask for my name?" Lloyd replied with one of his phrases
'Maybe someone who fought beside you. I thought.
"...I am Kratos, a mercenary as long as you can pay me, I will accept the job of guarding the chosen." While Kratos was saying this I noticed that he was staring at me. Probably because of the fact that I am also a mercenary.
"This is a problem, we have two mercenary's, each willing to guard the chosen." I pointed out.
"Then I will have to hire both of you. Please be of service" Phaidra said.
I was surprised by this statement, when Kratos burst my bubble (so to speak).
"No, he will only get in the way." Kratos stated flatly
"Excuse me?" I bluntly asked. I guess he saw thought my height and guessed my real age (we are about the same height).
"If you haven't noticed he is only a child."
"Kratos, age alone doesn't judge your ability to fight." I said. "Anyway, we are both hired so we will have to work together if you like it nor not."
Kratos replied with "Fine, do as you wish."
"Then lets just get our job started" I replied "Lets go Colette." I started to walk towards the Martel Temple, then stopping in mid step "You guys can tag along if you want."
Well that is it. Remember to R&R.
Also I have been thinking of changing the name of this story, any suggestions?
