Fallen Angel Alicia

By: Orika

Riou: Okay guess listen up and we'll start the next chapter. (Looking at the script)

Crew: (Notices Orika wasn't with him)

Silmeria: So where's Orika.

Riou: A little busy. Private life you know. Orika can't join us today. Anyways Orika gave me instructions on what to do. Okay first of was… (Looking at the script)

Alicia: It's no fun if Orika is not around. Orika is our writer after all.

Rufus: Yeah that is true but we have to consider Orika's other responsibilities.

Silmeria: He's right, it's not like Orika's gone forever. Orika might show up later.

Riou: First is the Guessing Preview. We would like to thank the Anonymous reader Lezard Valeth for submitting a review. His answer on the Guessing Preview was correct. And also Orika asks me to explain something.

Dylan: What's that?

Riou: Well this reader of ours was asking something. Well, how should I put this? In the first chapter I did mention that some "Scenes" from the game might be the same but, I never said that she was novelizing the game. So on behalf of our writer Orika I would like to apologize for the misunderstanding. And about the interference of Lezard and Lenneth well, we'll just see what the writer decides on that, please don't sue me I'm only saying what Orika told me… and were on the story.

Crew: (Putting up long faces)

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters of VPS or any other characters they are owned by Square Enix, Tri Ace and other game co.

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Chapter 3: The Dragon Orb

The people of Castalle have started to roam the empty streets of the town. Back in the palace, a small feast was being held in the dining room. Alicia could see the town light up from where she was sitting.

"So many people outside." she said looking at the window.

Rufus who was sitting on the chair beside Alicia looked at the window as well. "You are right. Just a while ago. The town was looked like it was deserted." he said.

"That is because they are scared." Alicia's mother Queen Millibeth said.

"Scared? Scared of what?" Rufus asked.

"On the day Hrist Valkyrie came here to take Silmeria back to Valhalla, the people have gathered at the castle when they saw a light descended from the sky." Millibeth explained. "Every since we have spread the rumor of your false death. The people have become afraid that the gods will destroy Castalle." she added.

"But why suddenly come out during this time?" Alicia asked.

"Remember the day Hrist came. It was the exact day she appeared again and went looking for you. She gave a warning which the people became scared of." Millibeth said.

"What warning?" Rufus asked.

"That she will come down to Midgard never letting Castalle sleep in peace." Barbaross said. "She would then always descend the same time every night disturbing the peace of Castalle. We have been living like this ever since I sent away." he added.

"I'm sorry… because of me. Castalle has-" Alicia said but Rufus cut her off.

"Hey you shouldn't blame yourself. You didn't do anything." Rufus said.

"He's right Alicia. Don't blame yourself on something you didn't even do." Barbaross said. "It's all Odin's doing. Now if only we could get it. The gods will surely to leave us alone." he added.

"What it?" Alicia wondered. "What are you talking about father?" she added.

"The Court of Mages has come up with a solution that will definitely have the gods to leave Castalle alone." Barbaross said.

"And what is that your highness?" Rufus asked.

"The Dragon Orb…" Barbarossa said.

"The Dragon Orb…!" Alicia exclaimed upon hearing it.

Everyone looked at her. Silmeria then took over.

"Do you have any idea of what you are saying?" Silmeria asked. "It is said that the Dragon Orb could set Midgard aflame. Do you still intent on getting it?" she added.

"It's the only way Odin would leave us alone." Barbaross reasoned with her.

"Even Odin is trying to take possession of the Orb. It might be the only way. I'll help you then." Silmeria said.

"It is done then." Barbaross said. "I suppose you'll help in the search then." he added.

"That means…" Millibeth said.

"Yes, Alicia we'll to search for it as well." Silmeria said.

"Don't worry I'll go with her." Rufus said reassuring the queen.

"We'll send Dylan along with you." Barbaross said.

"But Alicia has just returned." Millibeth said.

Alicia then took over. "I would like to help. Please mother let me. Silmeria is going to be a big help in the search." she said.

"All right then." Millibeth said in defeat.

"You should rest now. Your long journey starts in the morning." Barbaross said.

The night continued on. Alicia slept uncertain of what awaits her when the light breaks the darkness and morning comes.

Suddenly Alicia has been awakened by Silmeria's voice.

"I can feel her." Silmeria said. "Hrist has come." she added.

"Again, we have to leave." Alicia said rising from bed. She immediately walked out of the room and ran at the hall way. She passed Rufus along the way.

"Hey what's the big hurry?" Rufus asked.

"Hrist is here. We have to leave." Alicia said.

And they both hurried. They were noticed by Dylan who was patrolling. Rufus called him and he went with them.

"Change of plans we are leaving right now." Rufus said. "Asked later." he added.

And they hurried down the stairs. When they were on the ground floor, they were blocked by a woman in black armor.

"Hrist Valkyrie…" was all Dylan could utter.

"You could see how foolish the mortals are. Thinking they could defy the gods using the Dragon Orb. It is not meant to be used by humans." Hrist said.

"It is not meant to be used by both humans and gods. Using it is defying the Law of Life." Alicia said.

"Such human believes. What do you know about the Law of Life?" Hrist asked.

Silmeria then took over. "Hrist, you know what Alicia said is true. Even we gods have no right to use it. But because of what Odin is doing, the people of Castalle is forced to make a stand even if it means of defying the gods. And Alicia has got nothing to do with this but she got involved because of what Odin did to me. Hrist help me save Alicia." she said.

"It is foolish Silmeria." Hrist said and approached her.

Rufus and Dylan stood in front of Silmeria. Rufus aimed his arrow at Hrist, while Dylan took out his broad sword. Hrist looked at them.

"You two will make a fine Einherjar." Hrist said. "No matter, do what you want Silmeria. Help these pitiful humans. You will realize in the end that what you are doing is a total waste." she added raising her hand as a ball of light appeared on the surface of her hand.

"No Hrist…" Silmeria said.

"Now's my chance." a voice said from the shadows.

Suddenly Silmeria and the others were surrounded by light and disappeared.

"Hmph, a human interfered. No matter, they can never hide from the gods." Hrist said surrounded by light and disappeared.

Silmeria along with Rufus and Dylan suddenly found themselves at the Lost Forest.

"How'd we get here?" Rufus asked looking around.

"It was a good thing I made it in time or else the castle grounds would've been vaporized." A man wearing glasses and a cape said.

"Who are you?" Rufus asked.

"I apologize for being rude. I am Lezard Valeth. I am an apprentice of the Court Mages." Lezard said. "It is an honor to meet a Valkyrie like you Lady Silmeria Valkyrie." He added.

"You know. Not many in the castle know about Silmeria." Dylan said.

"Let's just say I heard from your conversation with Hrist Valkyrie." Lezard said.

"I appreciate your help." Silmeria said.

"It is my pleasure." Lezard said.

"What are going to do now?" Rufus asked.

"We'll rest here for the night. We can't go back now." Silmeria said.

Silmeria then saw something on the ground. Rufus and Dylan started to make fire. She kneeled and looked at it. It was a pendant in the shape of the crest of Castalle Kingdom. She placed her hand at it and closed her eyes. A scene appeared in her mind, Alicia was still a child back then, she was with her mother and some soldiers were with them. Millibeth was crying as she hugged her daughter and kissed her fare well the pendant fell from Millibeth's neck but she didn't notice it. Then the soldiers took her away. Silmeria opened her eyes.

"What are you doing?" Rufus asked as he sat warmly beside the fire.

"It's called Object Reading." Silmeria said.

"Object reading???" Dylan said with a confusing face.

"It is reading the memories of an object." Silmeria said.

Alicia took over. She took the pendant, and then sat by the fire. She looked at the pendant. Then she stared at the sky.

"I didn't even say goodbye." Alicia said.

They were all silent. Alicia lied down and went to sleep. The three did the same. And the night continued on. Alicia and the others do not know that they are being watched from somewhere.

"The Dragon Orb huh. They intend on searching one of the Four Treasures of Life. We have to stop them." a voice said, from the sound of it, it was a boy.

"No, leave them…" a voice of a girl said.

"You just intend to leave them? It'll be the end of Midgard if they did find It." the boy protested.

We'll worry about it when the time comes." the girl said.

"And I can't believe she is helping them." The boy said.

"She knows what she's doing. She doesn't have a choice. She'll suspect her if she refuses. Besides the Dragon Orb has been transferred from place to place and the Guardians do not leave the previous ones unguarded." the girl said. "We'll worry about her later. For now we have other problems to attend to." she added

"Odin and Brahms… they're both such a pain." the boy said. "And I suppose he won't be doing anything about it?" he added.

"You know his not like that." the girl said. "He doesn't do anything but watch."

"You're right. Unlike Odin His merciful" the boy said.

And they both watch the water where Alicia and the others were being reflected.

End of Chapter 3

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Riou: Okay and that's it of Chapter 3. Her chapters really are short. But then again she publishes it quicker that way.

Crew: (Long faces)

Riou: Hey, are you guys still sulking because Orika isn't here?

Alicia: Orika's supposed to be here. Orika is the writer after all.

Silmeria: When is she going to come back at the studio? (Shaking Riou)

Riou: I don't know she's too busy. Orika also has responsibilities of his/her (sorry but were keeping the gender of our writer a secret) private life. Orika may not appear in the next chapter as well. (Removing Silmeria's hands from there grasp on his shirt.)

Just a moment ago you were so positive.

Rufus: We want Orika here. We demand Orika to show up!!!

Riou: (Ignores the Crew) Anyways on to the Guessing Preview. What exactly is this thing Silmeria called Object Reading. And what is this Dragon Orb that they'll be searching for.

Dylan: And who were the mysterious persons? (Depressed)

Riou: Uh, no Dylan the mysterious persons are not included.

Silmeria: Why not?

Riou: That's a secret. Well, Orika said so not to tell. You'll find out soon. Please submit a review for our writer who won't be showing up for a while. In any case she promised to keep on writing even though she's busy. Review please.

Crew: Orika come back!!! (Crying)

Riou: Oh brother… (Sighs)