Memory Of Light Waves
By Firestarr
Chapter Ten – A Choice
That Night ….
I turn form one side to another as I was staring at the at the candle lit beside my bed inside the tent, Lyan slept way across from my bed I can see him slumber. And yet he still has his sword clutch in his grip , in case of something happens,
I can't sleep that much , unlike him, It was kind of him to took me, but should I trust him? It's true I should not be so easily be turned to people who show me kindness.. the only thing that bothers me is that he knew about napchore.. or did he know something, or maybe…
just maybe…
The fact that I happen to met him before as a swordsman. but I was with Napchore ,we have our separate ways back then … I cannot lie to myself but I feel his attraction for me.
Am I here at the right place. I know it was wrong to question his kindness yet I have nothing to repay to him in return, he did save me from Rhashalamed's wrath from near death….
Do I need to move on? Is it the time?
Napchore where areyou what happened? It was like I'm looking for a missing piece in my heart.. I am confused.
She notice he seem so peaceful in his sleep he looked so different like a child's face when in slumber then she faced the other side of her bed
Wh y do I kept staring at Lyan.. now I get myself acquainted with him that much…
"Napchore…." Valenarr whispered as a tear trickled in her cheeks, he remembered his grey eyes and his angelic face as she closed her eyes…
I thought I cannot picture your face again my love… i…. I feel I saw you before… have i? the same eyes…
The first time I met you as if you didn't want to help me but you still did…
and I don't want to ask your help but I did ask……
….Napchore…..hmmmm … she smiled just then noticed when she remembered it reminded her about the monk who saved her at the stream
He does look like Napchore.. he does remind me.. the same thing he showed me…
but that man he was right I should be aware of the things around me… if Napchore is with me he would say the same thing that I need to amend things on my own and be cautious… like what Lyan would do..
Valenarr looked at the other side or her bed at the sleeping knight
maybe he just wanted me not to think anymore but to think of what I should do…
Thoughts lingered in her mind that night and what has the monk said to her that day to watch her self… and the things what was Lyan is thinking. And her dream… it scares her somehow her dreams are premonitions… just as how she pictured she was almost dying when lyan saved her but her dream was different It was really confusing for her as she slowly fell asleep.
Valenarr decided not to think anymore things since everything was still very confusing , Lyan took her in ,so was grateful he saved her, that morning the two left for Britonian that day.
On the road , the two walked their way to the britonian hills , "you're so quiet this morning what's wrong?" Lyan asked,
"nothing.."she replied
"Nothing you refused to ride so instead I just have to walked instead".
"Lyan if you're tired you don't have to walk…."
"… Is there something bothering you Valenarr if it is about last night I don't want to talk about it either. "
"No it's not that I know…" she sighed " okay im sorry it's just I hardly know you but…everything was so sudden.. and……"
"Sh…. Wait…" the sky was dark with rain clouds
"It was only high noon and its going to rain?" she said
"It's not rain it's different………..you heard that?" Lyan felt a tremble in the ground, somethingwas happening beyond the hill pass before them. Lyan mounted back to his feathered steed .
"Hurry.." He reached out her hand and valenarr mounted on the large bird as the galloped across the distant hill slope.
"Oh my God!" she gasped it was a battle field of numerous orcs against some knights from Britonian castle. The sky was dark with thick thunder clouds as if there was something summoned beyond the hills
"VALENARR ARM YOURSELF HOLD ON TIGHT SIT INFRONT ME WE NEED TO GET PASS TO THE GATES!" Lyan took out a spear and then they charged off into the battle field.
"LYAN THIS CRAZY !... LOOK OVER THE HILL TOP" she yelled . and there was a clash of thunder
an undead white knight stood over an army of his abysmal knights. "THE LORD OF DEATH!... RHASHALAMED YOU MORON!" Lyan remarked in disgust it was a frightening sight.
"Sir Lyan!" a knight called from the distant but it was far from reach.
"Valenarr it'now or never!" Quickly he lead his steed towards the gate of Britonian " They are goin to take the emperuim hold!" he said.
"Look there's a clearing hurry!" she pointed towards a clear entrance ay towards the castle gates . suddenly there was a quick arrow shot from an and brought the bird down . it overthrown valenarr from a distant " VALENARR!" Lyan stood up from the fall and a couple of his foes strike a blow but he block the orc's attack as their sword clashed.
Quickly Valenarr got to her feet as soon an orc was about to strike her she dashed and flee from it, to quick enough to be seen and stab the orc warrior from behind. Suddenly a whoosh of air from an arrow that almost hit her. she threw her sword and stab right from the orc archer's chest. She took it's gakkung and a couple of arrows from it. Then another was about to smite her. " Valenarr!" she saw Lyan's hand reach her, he pulled her up into his steed quickly as the orc was about to hit her.Lyan took his spear and threw it with a brandish strength hitting the orc down.
"LETS' FIND ANOTHER WAY….!" He said and she notice a ladder was hovered before the fortress wall "Lyan look they're reaching in!" she said
"I There are a couple of warriors to defend the inner walls they can handle it!"
"No! get me there I"
"No Vale you're still haven't gained your strength"
"No! I know what I'm doin' " the stubborn Rogue leaped from his steed and on top of the rumble by the wall , Lyan was unable to reach her there was no choice but to defend himself going into the inner wall of the castle, they were now separated, quickly Valenarr climbed her way to the wall and took out The gakkung she has and shot a couple of orcs climbing up.
She quickly climbed up into a higher ground avoiding arrow shots from the ground kicking and throwing of some orcs who was trying to chase her up the wall. looking behind her she saw a familiar warrior battling against some orcs in the other side of the fortress.
"Behind you !" she yelled and took an arrow from here reach and hit the orc whowas about to ambush the monk from behind.
"It's you! " he waved his hand.. suddenly the bridge fortress was about to crumble down . Valenarr was about to loose her balance trying to reach one of the elevated stone walls. before she lost her grip of one of the edges ,
The monk teleported before her and he grab her arm "That was close! Hold on tight " as the ground tremble and shake the walls was suddenly collapsing.
Quickly Valenarr grab hold of as the monk carried her quickly towards the upper wall , Some arher and hunters were trying to secure the strong hold from reach by high orcs as it continuiously rained with arrows from the wall
"keep your head down" He said as the monk continued to climbed up.
"Valenarr !" it was Jhayz he was high above from her reach as soon as they climbed up.
"Hurry to the emporium fortress.. !" Jhayz said then suddenly a high orc jumped before them blocking their way " KEEP AWAY I WILL SHAKE THE GROUND!"
Jhayz took out his Light epsilon and smash a hammer fall on at the high orc it stumble down , the surface began to crumble but the high orc got back to its feet
" Blacksmith take her away from here I'll handle this!" The monk said as he started to chant his own power in trance as he bright orbs began to come out from his body as the high orc was about to get his axe heading towards them
" Wait we can't leave him!" she said
"VALENARR HE CAN'T HEAR YOU ...
HE IS CHANTING OTHERWISE HE WILL MAKE THE GROUND SHAKE LET'S GO!'
"NO WE CAN'T"
"TRUST ME ….. RUN!" Jhayz pulled valenarr's hand
then the floor tremble there was a bright light from behind and shook the bridge the floor started to crumble. She stumble down and went back on her knees as the two dash in to the inner wing of the britonian fortress
Jhayz nebbed her arm and brought her down the hallways guards were rushing to the inner room.
"What rae you doin here in Geffen lands!" Jhayz asked while the two were rushing down to the atrium hall
"Lyan took me…"
"…..Lyan… what! You two disappeared " Jhay sounded so disappointed
"Why what's wrong?"she looked at hime questioningly
"There's something you should need to know…we'll talk later com'n…! " as the two continued their way to the atrium of the inner hallways.
"Valenarr!... Jhayz!' it was lyan's voice from the foyer below them
"Lyan? You left us in prontera… you left with Valenarr!" Jhayz said
".No time to explain… " Quickly Lyan took Valenarr's hand " Vale come with me I know where to bring you where its safe.."
"where are you taking me ?"
"Some where safe ".
Lyan brought he r in the inner atrium of the castle it's the emporium hold
"Wait you can't leave me here I need to fight". She said
"Then this is where you needed most and more safer". Then Lyan left and closed the large door.
She can hear the clash of swords and spears from the other side of the wall.
"Lady we will be safe here." A little girl from behind and pulled her mink coat she smiled then the room was full of civilians
"We live near Geffen this is the safest place to defend the emporium stone even us citizens.." said and old man
"But we need to fight she said.."
"And so we shall defend it…" and low tone said from behind the emporium chamber , as some people kneeled down.
"Your majesty… " Valenarr bowed before His majesty King Tristan and some democrats were also inside the emporium Hold.
"Come here child.." Valenarr went before him
"It doesn't mean these people aren't warriors doesn't mean we are weak. , look around you.."
There were professors and paladins standing behind the emperium.
"You see.. you play an important role.. " he added.
Valenarr smiled he was right just what Napchore would say she's braver than she think she is..
The door opened again.. a paladin approach before the knight who entered " Has the invaders reached the inside already?" asked the paladins
The knight took a deep breath and he said "No.. Rhasalamed's fleet has retreated."
Then there was a loud cheer in the whole room overjoyed., the whole fleet of knights and other warriors filled the room . at the corner of the room Valenarr saw the monk from a distant
" I should thank him ".. Lyan appeared before her from the crowd as the king started to speak. He held her hand
"Citizens of midgard this is only a temporary victory in Geffen but we must be cautious for the next few days , there would be another attack if not in geffen but in other cities as well. Please secure your safety but for now"
The room was filled with joyous cheer of triumph "What are you looking for? " Lyan asked, valenarr lost sight of the monk he wasn't there anymore.
That night they stayed in the castle, Lyan attended to a general meeting in the royal courts ordered by the king to his knights and crusaders. Some warriors were left in Britonian,
She went outside there were wounded civilians and warriors too , good thing there weren't much casualties and the walls now were a ple of ruble , Valenarr looked to every corner of the main gate she was looking or the monk who saved her.and asked somepeople if they've seen him but there was no sign of him
Vale sat by the stair case as her eyes watch how these people strive to survive
I feel I am looking for Napchore He saved me.. like Napchore did the same to me…. Napchore… where are you there are questions.. that sometimes I need to ask you… you were always by my side but each day I am looking for you I learn to be strong to my heart… this people they survive because they need a future … that's what I've learned that's what I see.. I will find you what ever or where ever it takes me……
Lyan sat beside her " you okay?"
"you're wounded! "she said, as he removed his chain mail and his shirt underneath.
"Not really.. just light cuts."
"Silly you're wounds are still fresh " Valenarr took his hand and they went by the fountain behind the rear entrance
"here.." she took out a bandage and soak it I the water and wipe the dirt and dried blood on his cuts.
"Slowly it stings…." He said , as she patted on it softly.
"Lyan.. Thank you… for saving my life .."
"You've told me that a thousand times from now…" he said and looked at her
"Why are you doing this?"she asked
he didn't answer , valenarr wraped the bandage on his arm and sling it onto his chest.
"This will hold the infection" she said.
"Valenarr.. please don't ask me things I cannot answer…" he said
"What's bothering you Lyan? You took me with you I just want to know whatis the reason?" she asked
Lyan began to kneel down " Valenarr… I was…… I was searching for you whole my life… when I became a knight i said to myself I will find you.. " Tears came out frm his eyes his voice began to tremble
"I'm here already?" Valenarr said.. she don't know what to say what words would come out of her mouth that this knight is trying to stay with her.
"Valenarr.. I swear my self to find you countless times. But I've lost hope and made my own choice but months after that . when I saw your nephew in morroc. Iwasn't able to find you but I know it was you he said to me. It was you since then I swear to find you. I don't want to believe its to late for me.
"To late for what…?" she asked .. but his eyes were filled with tears he cannot answer . he pulled valenarr into his arms. It was all sudden for her to hear al these as the wounded knight wanted stay with her.
" I need you… " he whispered while touching her hair as they embraced under the moonlight. She remained speechless. Her thoughts about Napchore made her feel guilty now she's in the arms of another man.
"Lyan… give me time…" she said.
"Vale let me just hold you like this. If not now.. we don't know when or how long we will stay this alive these times..If you seek what you seek, this I tell you.." he said and looked in her eyes and palced his hands on her cheeks..
"listen to me….." he said
"please understand.. you cannot find anymore what is not there anymore.."
Valenarr remained silent and confused. "what do you mean?"
Lyan didn't said anything after that and held her tightly instead.
My mind was full of questions that night as we embraced under the moonlight.. he didn't spoke of it again even I'm still confused.. I am confused what jahyz said to me earlier about him and what he wanted to speak of.. maybe he knows Napchore used to be my lover. But I don't know where to find him.
We stayed in the castle that night since the barracks was full of men sleeping Lyan took me with him guarding the fortress walls. That midnight he had fallen asleep I took out a blanket from his baggage and placed on him to keep him warm.
I watched him while he sleep. As I watch the moonlight that night. I didn't notice my tears fall down from my cheeks. As I held the necklace of wisdom in my hand my uncle gave to me with the brooch attached with it.
I cried that night "Napchore.. I don't know if I will find you what I fear is that maybe this war will soon erase my memory of you in my heart. I fear if I will be in someone's love and care, I don't know if im lying to myself. Or I will search for you….. I'm sorry I cannot promise you this.. but you've thought me a lot… scars do heal …i…. i… love you…"
She took out the brooch attached from the necklace and took it in her palm.. and went to the highest watch tower that nght underneath the sky she threw it right across the sky and yelled
"NAPCHORE…………………………………." From the distant sight the brooch sparkled from the moonlight falling in mid air as it splashed into the midst of britonian lake.
He threw the brooch along the memories of Napchore from her.. her eyes were filled with tears.
A/N: Vale is either a bow type or dagger typeLOL i just made her hybrid somehow just noticed it /heh