An Angel's Wish
By: Orika
Riou: Sighs I wonder when Orika will come back.
Alicia: Do you think Orika is still upset, because of last time?
Riou: Of course. Orika was almost killed. Besides how come I was the one who got punched and slapped at. I wasn't even with you guys. (Pointing at the Crew).
Alicia: I told you, we should check who it was first. (Looking at Rufus).
Rufus: We didn't know Orika would be coming back.
Riou: I don't want to remember it.
Flashback:
The Crew charged at the hooded person.
Riou: Orika look out!!!
Crew: (Stops) Orika…
Riou: (Runs to Orika and removed the hood).
Orika: (Pale) Ahhh!!! (Slaps Riou at the right cheek then punches him at the left. Then runs out the studio…)
End of Flashback… Back to reality.
Riou: My cheek aches whenever I remember it.
Door opens… Orika enters…
Orika: Hi guys, sorry I'm late we'll start right away… (Smiles)
Crew and Riou: Blinks
Orika: Riou, here. Let's get started. (Handing over a paper to Riou)
Riou: Blinks
Orika: Hellooo, anybody home… (Waving the paper at Riou's face)
Riou: Oh yeah right… (Takes the paper)
Orika: Okay let's begin…
Riou: Right… Let's see… Guessing Preview… Well no one likes to guess anymore but a reader wants to know who the two mysterious are. Well, Orika our writer will give some hints a little later.
Orika: And we'll begin…
Crew and Riou: (Thinks) Is it just me or is Orika feeling alright?
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from VPS or any other games. They are owned by Square Enix, Tri Ace and other game co.
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Chapter 6: The Watcher
They headed towards Volcano Caverns. Everyone was silent since the last incident.
"Silmeria, what is a half elf?" Alicia asked Silmeria, she doesn't want anyone to hear especially Rufus.
"A half elf is a vessel of Odin, when the time comes his body withers." Silemria said.
"What do you mean when his body withers, aren't gods suppose to be immortals?" Alicia asked.
"Well, not really. In Asgard time becomes eternity for us who live there. Our body doesn't age, but Odin is being very cautious. If ever his body is killed or withers he has body replacement. Another half elf the same as he is… He does a Transpiritation before his body fully dies…" Silmeria said.
"A transpiritation… You mean a transfer of a soul to another body…" Alicia wondered.
"That's right how did you know?" Silmeria asked.
"I've read about it… in a book." Alicia said. "But then Silmeria what happens to the soul of that half elf?" she asked.
"Well, it's either their souls are removed from there body or their souls are transferred to Odin's dying body. Either case they die." Silmeria said.
"That's awful… So that's why Rufus…" Alicia said taking a glimpse at Rufus who was at the back.
"I can't really blame him… He's just thinking of his survival…" Silmeria said.
And they continued on. What Alicia and the others didn't know is that someone was behind them hiding in the shadows.
"This isn't good… If this continues on, they'll find the Orb definitely, and that she doesn't want to do anything… Oh well, if this keeps up then perhaps it's time to make a move. I don't need to consult her, anyway I'm just helping her out." he said.
Alicia and the others continued on walking, along the way they blocked by monsters covered in flame.
"Aw, this is just great." Arngrim said, taking out his weapon so did the others.
"Don't get too close or you might get burned." Leone said.
Then the monsters started attacking them. Alicia couldn't get too close. Just being near them is rising the temperature she's feeling.
"Hey Lezard can't you do something about them with your magic?" Rufus asked.
"I'll try…" Lezard said and started chanting.
Then icicle spears started appearing, and then plunged at the monsters. Alicia and the others ducked down.
"You could at least tell us to get out of the way…" Dylan said.
"But it wasn't me… I didn't do this." Lezard said.
"What are you talking about? You're the one who's a genius when it comes to magic." Rufus said.
"I told you this is not my doing…" Lezard said.
As soon as the monsters were out, the spears stopped raining in too. They all stood up. Alicia walked closely to an icicle spear and touched it. Her hand felt really cold, she quickly pulled her hand away.
"It's so cold." she said rubbing her hands together.
"If this isn't your doing Lezard then, who did?" Leone asked. "You're the only one who's good when it comes to this field." she added.
"I am but, I'm already telling you it wasn't really me." Lezard said.
"Then it must be the one who's been following us…" Silmeria said.
"Someone's following us?" Arngrim said and looked back.
"Yes, someone's been following us." Silmeria said. "I don't know since when, but I've only noticed it back in the Water Temple." she added.
"Is it an enemy?" Dylan asked.
"I don't know. As of now, whoever it is, it's not showing any signs of being an enemy. And this one is very cautious, I can tell." Silmeria said. "We'll live whoever it is as of now. We have more important things to do." she added.
They continued on walking. Leone looked at her back one last time and walked on.
"You're not the only one who noticed… Silmeria." the boy said smiling.
They walked deeper into the cavern. Alicia was worn out from walking. Rufus noticed it and suggested they take a short break.
"Are you feeling alright?" Rufus asked and handed over a container of water.
Alicia took it and drank a little. "Yes, I'm alright…" Alicia said. "I'm sorry…" she added looking down.
"Sorry for what?" Rufus asked taking a drink and then putting the water away.
"I didn't know you lived a difficult life." Alicia said.
"Well, I'm sorry too. I didn't tell you anything." Rufus said.
"You have your reasons." Alicia said looked at Rufus and smiled. Rufus smiled back.
Then Alicia looked down. "All of this shows that Odin knows no mercy." Alicia said.
"And that's why were looking for the Dragon Orb." Rufus said standing. "To give Odin a taste of his own medicine." he added looking at Alicia.
After their short break they continued on. They made their way at the inner parts with some monsters to fight. They reached a wrecked bridge but still reached the other side. They passed the bridge and saw the dais at last, but then there was no Guardian guarding it.
"Well, this is very unusual. No Guardian…" Lezard point out.
"That is unusual but then, we don't have to tire ourselves to deal with a Guardian, is there." Arngrim said.
"It could be a trap." Leone said.
"Let's proceed with caution then." Silmeria said.
They approached the dais with caution. When they reached it they saw a man in a side lying on the ground.
"Who's that?" Arngrim asked.
Dylan approached the man and took a quick look. Silmeria headed for the dais and read its memory.
"This man is already dead." Dylan said.
"They took the dais to the Crawsus Forest Ruins." Silmeria said then Alicia took over.
They started to walk but Leone looked at the corpse.
"You go on ahead. I'll just bury his body." Leone said and started to dig the ground with her sword.
"Is he someone you know?" Alicia asked.
"No. I'm doing this out of sympathy for someone who is like me…" Leone said.
"I'll help you…" Alicia said.
"It's alright go on ahead, I'll catch up…" Leone said and smiled.
"Alright…" Alicia said.
And they left her. Lezard looked back and saw something. He looked at the others; they seemed not to notice as they were continuing on. Lezard stayed and looked at were Leone was. Leone was there standing but, she was not alone. There was a man, the man who was lying down dead earlier. Leone was talking to the man, and then the man was covered in light and disappeared. Lezard then left, but he never told anyone of what he saw. Leone caught up with them. They were reaching the entrance, but suddenly… The ground started to shake.
"What an earthquake?" Arngrim said.
"We should hurry!" Lezard said.
They rushed off towards the entrance. Everyone almost got out but when Alicia was going to reach the entrance a boulder fell and blocked the entrance.
"Alicia!!!" all of them shouted.
"Oh no…" Leone said.
Dylan tried to push the boulder aside, but it was too heavy. Rufus and the others helped but it still wouldn't budge.
"Alicia, Alicia!!!" Rufus called out but there was no response.
"Is there another way in?" Arngrim asked.
"I don't know but it's better to check than standing here…" Lezard said.
Meanwhile on the other side of the boulder, Alicia was lying on the ground. She opened her eyes.
"Uhh… What happened?" Alicia asked.
"It seems a boulder fell off and blocked the entrance." Silmeria said.
"Rufus, Dylan, Leone, Arngrim, Lezard!!!" Alicia called out, touching the boulder. There was no response. "I guess were trapped in here." Alicia said.
"Stay on your guard Alicia." Silmeria said.
"I know, monsters could attack us anytime…" Alicia said.
"That's not what I meant…" Silmeria said.
"What do you mean?" Alicia asked looking back. "I wonder if there's another entrance?" she added.
"Let's look for another way out." Silmeria said.
Alicia then walked looking for another way out. This time she's all alone once again.
"That earthquake wasn't ordinary." Silmeria said.
"What do you mean wasn't ordinary?" Alicia asked as she walked on.
"That earthquake was caused by something…" Silmeria said. "We're the ones that are being followed." she added.
"What does that person what from us?" Alicia asked.
"I don't know but, when that person shows his self. I'll be the one to confront whoever he is…" Silmeria said.
Just behind her, he was watching.
"Alright… Now she's all alone. All I have to do is put the other one to sleep." he said.
Alicia walked every path she could find, even the once she has already taken, just to check if there was a way out. Just then a monster blocked her way.
"Not now…" Alicia said taking her sword out.
She was tired from walking; she's not pretty sure if she has enough strength to fight a monster off. She charged at the monster, but the monster blocked her attack. The monster then pushed her off. Alicia fell to the ground. The monster was about to strike her.
"Ahhh!!!" Alicia screamed.
Suddenly someone came out from the shadows and strike the monster down.
"What's happening to you? It's not like you to be beaten up easily." the boy said.
"Who are you?" Alicia asked standing up.
"Aw, come on. Don't tell me your assignment has made you forget about Me." the boy said removing his hood. He had a raven brown hair.
End of Chapter 6
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Orika: And that's it for Chapter 6…
Alicia: (Whispers to Arngrim) Is Orika feeling alright…?
Arngrim: (Whispers back) I don't know…
Silmeria: Just don't say anything. Orika seems to be in a good mood right now.
Riou: So Orika the hints…
Orika: Oh right… the hints. Well the mysterious boy will be revealing who he is. (Looking at Riou) So I won't mention that anymore, and as for the girl… You may know who she is when you have reached Valeth Tower in the game. She becomes a playable character there. She also becomes a playable character if you defeat a certain opponent at the Seraphic Gate or was it Seraph… Well that's about all the hints I could give… And screw the Guessing Preview game, seems that not many readers like it anyway...
Riou: And those were the hints. So the characters to guess who the mysterious girl is have been reduced to a few.
Orika: Oh and guys sorry for the delay… The shock that you gave me last time gave me weeks of writer's block.
Crew and Riou: Were sorry…
Orika: That's okay… Well then Review please… I've been getting some new Reviews lately, but I want a Review each chapter. I've already said it; it could be a suggestion, criticism anything …
Arngrim: What's so important about Reviews anyway, that you're going crazy about?
Orika: Excuse me Arngrim… What's so important about it!? Reviews are what writer's like me gets motivated to continue writing a story. So don't say there just like that… What if I make you write the next chapter and have the Readers read it…?
Arngrim: On second thought… Hey Readers come on and give Orika as many Reviews as you can…
Crew and Riou: (Laughs)
Orika: Preview… The mysterious boy has revealed his self. Who is he and what does he want from Alicia and Silmeria… Find out in the next chapter… Remember no Review no Story!!!
Riou: I just remembered the title of the story has been changed. And I'll say I like the title now better than before… An Angel's wish… But who is the angel?
Orika: That's a secret…