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Disclaimer: I do not own the Tales of series, they belong to Namco.
Pairing: Main Asch x Luke, Flynn x Yuri, Richard x Asbel.
One-sided Yuri x Luke, Natalia x Asch, Tear x Luke, and Guy x Flynn.
Hints of possible Jade x Guy and Ion x Sync.
Warning: Contains Yaoi, language and blood, OC's included, Skits and diaries included (Mainly by Luke), Luke is the main here, and OCC characters possibly.
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Chapter 1: Terca Lumireis
Five Years Later;Gnome Decan, Loreleiday N.D. 2023,Terca Lumireis
Zaphias, the Imperial Capital located in the southern part of IIlycia. The Imperial Capital caste system divided into three categories; for the lower class citizen that lives in the lower quarters, the middle class citizen that lives in the citizens' quarters and for the upper class citizen of nobility is the nobles' quarters. Within the noble's quarters lies the Imperial Castle where commanding officers of the Imperial Knights and heirs to the throne reside.
Inside the Imperial Castle, there was a soldier with short and messy raven hair wearing his knight uniform that signifies his status as Lieutenant running through the hallways in a panic. The raven haired man was lucky to avoid bumping into passing by knights and servants, his round golden eyes catching sight of bright long red hair with tints of gold at the ends. He ran up quickly and patted the redhead shoulder to gain his attention.
"Captain Luke! There you are!" The raven haired man panted heavy.
Luke turned around, his red bangs framing his face as he stared at the raven haired man, who was a sweaty mess. The redhead pulled his black scarf down a bit; he blink through his rectangular lens and rusty brown frames, and adjusted himself so that the stack of papers he was holding didn't fall.
"Lieutenant Bairrfhionn." The redhead captain greeted politely.
The lieutenant scoffed and waved away the politeness.
"Geez, Captain. Didn't I tell you to just call me Ea?" Ea scolded the redhead.
"I think it's appropriate since we are in work currently." Luke countered, which the raven haired man sighed.
"You are my Captain and I'm your Lieutenant, we both have been working together for two years already. Isn't that close enough for you to call me by my given name, Captain?" Ea reasoned.
"I'll think about it." Luke considered as he turned around and continued walking, earning a mouth-gaping expression from Ea.
"Eh?! Think about it?! When?!"
"I'm busy now, Lieutenant. I have to give this paperwork to Commandant Flynn." The redhead Captain reminded Ea.
"Fine." Ea sighed in defeat. "But you are treating me later after work! I heard that Vigilant Yuri is hanging out with us!"
"Right, right…" Luke said boredly, making a sharp turn to his left now and ditch Ea.
The redhead halted to a stop when in front of a fairly large grand appearing door and knocked three times before a deep male voice spoke.
"Come in."
Luke opened the door and walked inside, remembering to close it behind him. Despite how appealing the door looked, the inside was a completely different matter; there were towers of paper stacked and it wasn't just one or two, probably at least twenty covered at the end of the room. Of course, there was the usual decoration of an office consisting of a desk, shelves, a couch and coffee table. The desk occupied by a blond haired man a few years older than Luke signing paper after paper.
"Commandant Flynn, Captain Luke of the Second Division of Special Operations here." Luke greeted, standing up straight.
The blond, Flynn looked up with his tired sky blue eye, stopping whatever he was doing and only sighed that sounded suspiciously like a groan at the stack of papers the redhead was holding.
"Ah, yes…Thank you, Captain." The Commandant said bitterly. "You may put them…on that table over there."
Flynn gestured with a tilt of his head to the table nearby Luke. The redhead nodded and placed the papers down; preparing to leave now that his errand is over till the Commandant spoke up again.
"Wait a moment, Captain Luke."
"Yes, sir?" Luke turned around to glance at his superior.
The Commandant stood up from his desk despite his tired state and walked over to the redhead. Flynn raised his hand to show Luke a black folder with golden bold letters in capital letters that says CONFIDENTAL. The redhead raised an eyebrow and slowly he took the folder and flipped it to its back before looking at the front again.
"What is this, sir?" Luke asked.
"I was getting there, Captain Luke." Flynn covered a cough with his fist.
"As you know already, I have kept your history-told by Yuri- a secret and let you work in the Imperial Knights. In these four short years, you have risen up in ranks, especially after that very close to the world ending incidents that had happened you been promoted to a Captain. I want to thank you for all your service from that time till now." The Commandant paused a moment to stare at Luke, who seemed bemused at all this information.
"Sir, as much as I appreciate your praise, may I ask what have that got to do with this folder?" The redhead asked, not daring to open the folder yet.
"Yes…You are from Auldrant and that is rare to find in Terca Lumireis. I know you will deny any mission that relates to your old home, but this is a very important mission that relates to Auldrant, Captain Luke." Flynn said in a grim tone. "There have been incidents arising when one of our men had been sent to investigate the border between the continent Auldrant and Terca Lumireis a few months ago. Our men hadn't been seen till last week during early morning, he was injured and said he and the others had been attacked by six unknown people. What specifically caught my interest is that one of the attackers said that he looks exactly like you, Captain Luke."
Flynn sky blue eyes didn't miss how the redhead stiffens at the last sentence.
"Is there anything you might know about these people, Captain Luke?" The Commandant asked, through the tone was more like a demand.
"…I do, sir." Luke answered after a moment of silence, feeling the saliva building up in his throat and forced himself to swallow down.
"Then please do explain, I do not want any more of my men bloodshed by unknown attackers." Flynn urged the redhead to continue.
"I only know that they are probably part of an Order in Auldrant. Through from what I heard so far back then, the Order seemed to be divided into two factions. One of them is following words of a Grand Maestro and the other following the head of the Order, Fon Master." Luke explained slowly the background information sink into the Commandant mind.
"What bothers me is why they diverse…?" Flynn pondered.
"I don't know the exact reason myself, sir." The redhead answered, continuing on. "For the ones that attacked the soldiers at the border, it's probably one of the high ranking Generals known as the six God-Generals under not only their Commandant and Dorian General, but also the Grand Maestro as well."
"I see…Is there anything we should know about them? Their appearance? Fighting Style? How they move?" The Commandant appeared more like an interrogator now.
"Well…I'm not sure how they move, they must have a goal of some sort…Their appearances and fighting style vary except for the one that looks like me…" Luke said solemnly a moment before turning serious again. "I can most likely provide you an image of the six God-Generals if I have one. As for this folder…What is my mission exactly?"
"Thank you, Captain. The folder contains details of your mission, which will provide you information in case you forget after I explain it." Flynn coughed again, he hasn't been feeling well recently due to work and these incidents are putting more burdens, but nonetheless he will see his work to the end.
"You, Captain Luke are to head to Auldrant with a Guide." The commandant notice a slight look of terror on Luke face, through he couldn't blame the redhead as he had one heck of an experience with this Guide before.
"To investigate where these six God-Generals organization is and to negotiate with the leader about these attacks, are you able to do this much, Captain Luke?" Flynn questioned the redhead, who only nodded reluctantly.
"I will, sir." The redhead Captain agreed, through he didn't want to head back to Auldrant…Not after what happened five years ago.
"Good, you will leave no later than today after you have prepared provisions and be provided with a ship at Capua Nor and you will meet your Guide there to lessen the travel time. Understood?"
"Yes, Sir!" Luke saluted politely.
"You are dismissed then." Flynn nodded in satisfaction.
Skit 3: Heading Home
Luke sighs
Luke: I can't believe I'm heading back home this way…If I can still call Auldrant my home. And on the mission for Commandant Flynn too…Well, I can't do anything about it now that I agreed to it…I think Ea will be pissed at me again that I have to leave soon and Yuri was going to join too…
There was another sigh.
Luke: Might as well pack my stuff and head to the bar in the citizens quarters…
Skit Ends
The moment the redhead Captain entered the bar, he was greeted with quite a site. He didn't expect the first thing to happen be that a weary looking old man with unkempt grayish-black hair wearing a purple coat had tackled him. A tan, muscled arm wrap around his neck and brought his head down, making Luke bend at an uncomfortable angle. The weary looking man grinned and in his other hand was a drink.
"bout' time ya got here, kid!" The weary looking man shouts nearly blasted the redhead eardrums off. "We 're waiting for ya to appear!"
"Raven, get the hell of off Captain Luke!" Ea growled as marched over and pulled the old man, Raven away from his Captain. "You damn drunk, control your liquor!"
"Hey, don't start getting all agitated. It's Luke party for being promoted to a Captain." A sarcastic sounding voice spoke.
Luke turned his head to see a feminine added masculine looking man with long raven hair and wearing mostly black tinted purple cloths. The raven haired man was sitting on the stool; his elbow propped against the counter while holding a drink in the other hand, and only smirked when he waved at Luke.
"Nice seeing you, Yuri." Luke greeted.
"It's nice to see you again, Luke. When was the last time we saw each other and hanged around like this?" The man, Yuri asked, watching with his onyx eyes as Luke propped a seat next to him.
"Around three months ago. So, what's this about a party?" The redhead questioned as he ordered only a glass of water.
"I heard from Flynn that you have to leave soon." Yuri muttered bitterly.
"Ah, who the hell cares about all the mission stuff! Let's just enjoy the party before Luke leaves!" Raven shouted, grinning and took another drink of his liquor.
"Shut up, old man!" A shrill, annoyed voice of a short girl with short rusty red hair and wearing goggles on her head punched Raven in the face.
This earned a wince from several people, including Yuri since it looked like it hurt. There was a cheer from Ea, who clapped.
"Go Rita!"
"It seems that everyone is relaxing here." A smooth voice of a woman perked Luke and Yuri ears.
They both turned their head to a mature looking woman wearing a bit too revealing cloths. Her elf-like features and long, ocean like hair tied and the bangs cascade her face gently. The elf-like woman smiled politely and is standing in front of both of the males.
"Relaxing, Judy?" Yuri questioned with sarcasm dripping in his tone.
"Yes, relaxing Yuri." The elf like woman chuckled, turning to greet Luke. "It's good to see you again, Luke."
"Hello there, Judith." The redhead greeted when he was suddenly tackled once more, but it wasn't Raven.
A twelve year old boy with brown hair kept in a weird style smiled widely at Luke. He had a bag slung against his shoulders and seemed to stand out in yellow and red clothing.
"Hey there, Captain!"
"Yo, boss." Luke waved, smiling.
"Now, Karol, don't kill Luke with your hug of death." Yuri teased the boy, earning a pout from Karol.
"I heard you were leaving today, is that true?" Karol asked, ignoring Yuri teasing.
"Yes, it's quite important that I have to leave soon. No later than today, Commandant said." Luke chuckled, nodding.
"Aw! Here I thought I could see your sword skills!" Karol whined.
"So…Where are you headed exactly?" Rita asked, walking up to them after beating Raven up.
"I'm suppose to take a caravan to head to the port of Capua Nor. Take a ship there and head to the border." The redhead Captain answered, earning weird looks from everyone.
"What the hell for, Captain?!" Ea exclaimed, quieting his tone down when Luke gave a stern stare.
"It's pretty much a secret I can't say. Yuri might know since he and Flynn are very, very, very close." Luke smirked when he saw the Vigilant blushed faintly at the teasing.
"Shut up, Luke!" Yuri snapped, gritting his teeth in embarrassment and glaring at everyone else that started to chuckle. "Well, I don't know since I haven't asked that far yet."
"Through, it might be dangerous if you go alone, especially in a caravan since there are more monsters lurking about." Judith informed the redhead, concern showing in her elf like features.
"I'll be-"Luke was about to reassure them till Yuri spoke up.
"I'll tag along with you, Luke. Flynn didn't say that someone can go with you till Capua Nor, right?" It was Yuri turn to smirk when Luke narrowed his eyes.
"Fine." Luke sighed, knowing that he can't change Yuri mind no matter what. "We'll leave in midday."
"All right! Enough time to drink and catch up!" Raven cheered, along with Karol and Ea.
Rita only rolled her eyes and Judith chuckled at the childish behavior. It was a good thing that the Commandant and the Princess of Zaphias herself weren't here at this very moment.
The redhead Captain waved at the Vigilant after putting his luggage in the back of the caravan.
"Hey, Yuri!" Luke called the Vigilant that was saying good bye to the rest of his friends. "You better hurry up!"
"Geez, Luke, hold the ants in your pants for a moment!" Yuri shouted as he made his way where Luke was. "I know that Flynn wants you to leave, but you can at least wait a bit."
"I'm sorry, Yuri…But I want to get this mission done as soon as possible without any delay…" Luke gave a meek apology, shaking his head and got onto the caravan.
The Vigilant stared weirdly at Luke a moment before following, shutting the small door and took a seat across from the redhead. In minutes, the caravan started moving and onyx eyes watch the redhead Captain that stared at the window, the scenery changing when they left through Zaphias gates.
"All right, what's wrong?" Yuri asked finally. "You had been rushing ever since Flynn gave you this confidential mission."
There was no answer from Luke and the Vigilant didn't let that stop his persistence.
"Does this relate to Auldrant?" Yuri hit the jack point when Luke stiffened at the question. "Luke, tell me. What are you going to do there?"
"You know I can't say anything." Luke said finally for the first time since they left. "If you want to know, asked the Commandant. I'm sure he doesn't mind answering you if you persuade him in a very interesting way."
The teasing seemed to work when there was a faint blush on Yuri cheeks, which only shook his head.
"Enough about me and Flynn for a moment and lets' get back to you, Luke." The Vigilant gritted his teeth. "Don't say it's a secret if it's related to Auldrant, because I know who you are and I was the one that told Flynn about your history before time so that you can be admitted into the Imperial Knights. "
Luke was about to retort when Yuri interrupted the redhead."Now, don't you care change the subject or give another excuse."
There was another silent from Luke under Yuri watchful onyx eyes, hearing a loud sigh erupted from Luke.
"Due to attacks happening near the border, I'm head to Auldrant to check the organization related to the people that attack the Imperial Knights there. There, I am to negotiate with the leader." The redhead finally answered, not bothering to glance at Yuri narrowed eyes.
"What the hell? I thought you would refuse it!" Yuri nearly shouted.
"I can't right now due to the fact that one of these attackers had the same face as me."
The Vigilant stopped a moment, connecting two things together. "You're on suspicion by the Council and other commanders."
Luke nodded slowly.
"That's it, I'm-"Before Yuri could finish his sentence, Luke interrupted.
"No, Yuri. If Commandant finds out that you tagged along with me, I'm the one with the head being chewed on." The redhead Captain shuddered at the thought.
"Nah, don't worry about." Yuri reassured with a smile. "I'll explain to Flynn."
"No…Trust me, whatever the happen last time you tagged along with me and got hurt for me in the process…"
"Of course, you are my friend, Luke." The Vigilant reasoned.
"…After you recovered, I happened to walk to where my office is and hear two familiar voices in there." Luke grinned when the previous faint blush on Yuri face intensified.
"Y-You heard that?!" The vigilant squeaked.
"Yes. I didn't want to bother walking into my office a few weeks after that." The redhead much respected the private relationship between Yuri and the Commandant, but he didn't want to see the physical in person. "I think the Commandant wanted revenge on that part of you getting hurt that time."
The onyx eyed vigilant glared and mumble curses that were directed at Flynn(The said man sneezed and blinked).
"So, we agree we don't want a similar incident like that happening, right?" The redhead asked, smiling.
"Fine, we'll do it your way then." Yuri snapped, but then smirked. "Looks like the fruits are ripening…You are learning."
Luke Diary Entry 1-1: Five Year Later
Five years passed so quickly…I guess that's to be expected when so many things happen in such a short time. It's been three years since I last wrote in this diary too, really has been busy…
Well, either way about a year that I left Auldrant, I've been under harsh training and education from Aaralyn and the Witch, Edna. Really, they must be related for them to be very violent teachers. (Good thing this is a diary or else they would've hit me if they read this.). I was able to pass the exams Aaralyn would call it and chose to live in Terca Lumireis. Three months after that, I had…found my good pal, Yuri injured after who knows when I last saw him. I brought him into the abandoned cottage I used as my home near Halurd, he woke two days after I found him, the first thing he said that he might be hallucinating that he was seeing me.
Boy, the face Yuri made when he finally snap out of it was hilarious! (I think I have a picture of that somewhere.)
I explained what happened to him (I left some parts out since…they were not important to mention) and why I was in Terca Lumireis (Also left out some parts of that too). It turns out where Yuri lived is Terca Lumireis, so frankly I was mildly surprised. When Yuri asked me if I wanted to join his guild, Brave Vesperia (The group I met earlier at the bar; Karol, Rita, Raven, and Judith.), I declined seeing how the guild life really didn't suit me much. I felt guilty since Yuri seemed a bit depressed at the answer, through he didn't show it. Then, he asked if I wanted to join the Imperial Knights in Zaphias. For some reason, I didn't refuse the offer as it sounded good. After that, Yuri led me to Zaphias and put in word with his childhood friend and the Commandant currently, Flynn Scifo.
I would be shock to say that the one word that came out of my mouth when I personally met the Commandant was, "Guy?!"
No seriously, Yuri childhood friend looks exactly like Guy! Well, except a bit on the manners and personality. But really, I almost mistook Flynn as Guy twin (replica). Man…It seems that Yuri had told Flynn about whom I was; where, born, personality, fighting style, replica and all that.
That you could say was the start of my life at the Imperial Knights.
Events happened which are too long to explain and time is short. But, they weren't that memorable in a cheerful way. They helped my promotion to where I am now, through I don't deserve that.
Currently, I am heading to Capua Nor with Yuri as some sort of bodyguard (as he would like to call it). I have to met my Guide, which I already know who and take a ship to head to the border in the subcontinent, Hypionia. Attacks on the border between Auldrant and Terca Lumireis have started another possible adventure to a home which I yet to returned to.
This time, I will return not as Luke Fon Fabre, the ambassador, the Duke son the replica, or anything only as Captain Luke of the Imperial Knights.
Night had fallen as the caravan stopped midway the trip to take the rest for the night. Luke, already fallen asleep while Yuri keeps watch.
Skit 4: A Kid
Yuri glances at the sleeping Luke.
Luke: Zzz…zz….zzz….
Yuri: Man, talk about a heavy sleeper…After all that rush, he fallen asleep halfway through the trip. Now that I think about it, he did seem stressed about the thought he had to return to his old home.
Yuri face became serious.
Yuri: He also seemed to be hiding something when he first told me what happened five years ago. Luke…what are you hiding?
Luke started to wake up and glared at Yuri, who was still staring at him intently.
Luke: What the hell are you staring at, Yuri?
Yuri: Oh? Nothing really, just thinking that you are like a kid despite the Captain status.
Yuri smiles, looking away now.
Luke: ….What…?
TBC