Chapter III:
BGM: The Battle (FF5)
Kanine and Highwind were sparing, Kanine was fighting like an amateur unlike when he went against the goblins. Kanine was using a wooden sword since it was only training and Highwind was using a rod and shield. Highwind strike Kanine, he was able to block it but he was knocked by the force of the rod. "Owwww" Kanine said when he hit the ground. "Never let your guard down, even when you block the attack." Highwind said.
"Don't get overconfident, this isn't over yet." Kanine said getting up; he then started charging at Highwind. "Goblin punch" Kanine said and swung his fist at Highwind. It hit but it was didn't do much damage, this caught Kanine by surprise. "What good is an attack if you don't know how it works?" Highwind said and jumped back, then drop his rod and shield. He started charging at Kanine "Goblin Punch" He said as he did the same a Kanine. Kanine blocked with is sword "HA" but what he didn't realized until it happen was that Highwind cast Goblin Punch a second time, which hit Kanine with incurable force, he fell to the ground.
BGM: Ahead on our Way (FF5)
"Goblin Punch deals random damage, you wear never able to learn that because you are still a first year. Learning monster abilities is not the only thing to a blue mage, always remember that. That is all for today" Highwind said "Right" Kanine responded while getting back up. "White Wind" Snow white wind covered Kanine as bruises disappear. Kanine did learn some more spells on there travels. "I thought you did a good job Kanine" Sakura said. "Yes I…I guess I did do sort a good job, I guess." Kanine responded stuttering.
Kanine thought to himself: What the hell is going on, this isn't like when I fought the goblins. I was kicking there asses, plus I wasn't so shy around Sakura. Kanine thinks of when he defeated the hobgoblin. Then again, that wasn't me, well it was, yet it wasn't. But is it wasn't me then how could it be me, but… "Hey Kanine, are you coming or not" Zidane yelled to get Kanine's attention. Zidane, Highwind and Sakura were leaving Kanine behind. "Hay, wait for me" Kanine yelled trying to catch up.
BGM: A Presentiment (FF5);
The scene changes from day to night, everyone is asleep. Kanine, Zidane and Highwind are sleeping outside, while Sakura sleeps in a tent. Sakura leaves the tent and tries to wake up Kanine "Kanine, Kanine" "Five more minutes, this time I'll get to class on time, I promise." Kanine says in his sleep. Sakura tries again. "Kanine, wake up." "What, what the… Sakrua? What is it?" Kanine says waking up to see Sakura. "I'm so sorry for waking you, but I'm curious. How did the Great Blue Mage Leo Highwind ended up at Ukiyo Village?" Sakura said. Kanine thought for a second. "I don't really know, he just showed up one day and became a sei." Kanine said. "Sei?" Sakura asked "Oh right; sensei." Kanine said "Sorry, but that all the info I got." "Thank you anyway, Kanine." Sakura said as she when back to the tent. Kanine went back to sleep.
BGM: The Battle (FF5)
The next day they were in combat with some Lobos. "Aero" Kanine said as wind shot from his hand which set one lobo flying, he finished it of with a slash. "Fire" Zidane said as the other lobo was set on fire.
BGM: Ahead on our Way (FF5)
"That's the last of the lobos, we're almost there" Highwind said "Almost where?" Zidane asked. "Haen Mountains; we need to cross it to reach the royal castle." Highwind responded "Wait, we have to climb a mountain to get the castle?" Zidane said "Don't worry; It's not as hard as it looks." Kanine said. "For you maybe, you live in this area, I'm not." Zidane said "Wimp." Kanine said out loud. They started to go up the mountains.
BGM: Mt. Ordeals (FF4)
It wasn't an easy climb up the mountain; they had to get past lots of monsters. Cockatrices and Tarantulas popped up everywhere and gave the party quite some trouble, but they soon made it to the top of the mountain. They found an area to set up camp.
"This is a good place to rest; it seems that the monsters won't come here." Kanine said as he looked over the area. "You are right, good job Inuka" Highwind said praising Kanine. "Please call me Kanine, sei." Kanine said "Very well" Highwind responded "What, really, cool" Kanine said in surprise. "Kanine, nice job at find us camp" Sakura said "Tha…ank…yo…ou." Kanine said blushing again.
BGM stops
Early morning, while everyone was sleeping, Highwind woke up and left the camp site. After he left Zidane opened his eyes.
BGM: Cyan (FF6)
Highwind walks to a mountain cliff and looks over it and watches the world he can see. "Goblins attack towns and kidnapping people, and monsters are becoming more violent. Something is going on. The disaster is coming, I hope Kanine is the one" He said to himself "Well if it isn't the great Leo." A voice says. "Who's there" Highwind shouts as he looks around. A young man walks out of a nearby shadow. He has red hair like Kanine but he somewhat looks like Highwind. "You! What are you doing here" Highwind says to him. "That is how you greet me after all of this time. I heard of what happen at Ukiyo Village; strange that goblins who do such things." He said in a monotone voice. "How did… it was you, you made the hobgoblin attack the princess. How and why?" Highwind said "Because I'm the heir, and you know it" The man said "No you are not, how can ever one of use be him" Highwind said.
The word echoed and the man got really mad, then looked into the confident eyes of Highwind and smied "You know someone you think is him" He said "Not yet, but I know he's out there, and I will find him" Highwind said unchanged.
BGM fades
The man drew his sword and readied himself. "It is time I settled this old man" He said. Highwind drew his rod and shield. A minute passed before someone did something. The man then charged at Highwind.
BGM: Fight 1 (FF4)
Highwind easily blocks it the attack with his shield and attacks with his rod. The man jumped back and attacked him again, and Highwind blocked again. The man attacks as much as he could but Highwind blocked everyone. "No more playing around" He said as he started on reciting ancient words. He's casting a powerful spell Highwind thought to himself as he when to a defensive position. "Firaga" the man said. An exposition of increasable power when off on Highwind and sent him flying, Highwind kneeled as he said
"Level Three Black Magic, but how" "That is not all I can do, I can cast them all; white, black, time. I can do them all" the man said "What about blue?" Highwind asked. This seemed to make the man mad. "You bastard." He said and he prepared another spell, but what he didn't realize was that Highwind was one step ahead of him. "Aero 3" Highwind casted, heavy winds blew over the man. The dust cleared and Highwind was surprised to see that the man was unscratched. "Weakling, I'll show you a real spell, Thundraga." The man said and a chain of thunder bolts fell on the Highwind, he fell to the ground defeated.
BGM stops
The man walk up to where Highwind is. "This is the end for you" he says and he raises his sword to strike the final blow. "Thunder" a voice says. He jumps out of the way just before being strike by lighting.
BGM: Locke (FF6)
He looks up to see Kanine, Zidane and Sakura. "You leave sei alone" Kanine shouted. The man smiled as he saw Kanine. "You with the red hair, what is your name." he said. "Kanine Inuka" Kanine replied. A giant black bird flew up from the cliff. "I'll guess I have to let him live this one time. Take care of them Black Roc. I hope to see you again Inuka." The man said then jumped down the cliff.
BGM: Fight 2 (FF4)
"Kanine lets take of this overgrown bird as Sakura takes care of Highwind-sensei." Zidane said "OK" The other two said. Kanine drew their swords and charged the bird. "Aero" Kanine said. "Thunder" Zidane said and the Roc was struck by wind and lighting, "All right" Zidane s yelled. It was singed by the attack but recovered and made a crow like sound and Zidane was turned into stone. "Zidane" Kanine yelled as he watched turn into stone. Angry was now in Kanine's eyes, he charged the Roc and did heavy damage to it with his sword "Goblin Punch" he said as his punched after the slash, the Roc went flying back. "Now to finish you off" Kanine said and started charging at the monster and stabbed it in the heart, the Black Roc disappeared into darkness, dropping some kind of needle.
BGM: Mt. Ordeals (FF4)
Kanine picked up the needle in sadness. He won the battle but Zidane was now stone. He went to cheek on Sakura and Highwind, Sakura was over Highwind's body. "How is he?" Kanine asked. "He was pretty badly wounded but with this, he'll be fine." She said as she showed him a red feather and placed on Highwind's body. The feather glowed and went into Highwind's body. "It's called a phoenix down, it is to revive you if you are not too dead." Sakura continued
Highwind woke up and looked at Kanine and Sakura "Where is Final?" he said. Kanine felt a jab at his heart "He's a…pretty nice statue." he said. He pointed at what was Zidane. Highwind laughed "Guess you wouldn't know, would you. You have much to learn." He said. "What do you mean...and why are laughing?" Kanine said then shouted. Highwind stopped laughing and said "Stab Final with that needle you are holding" "Say what." Kanine said "Trust me" Highwind replied. Kanine did as Highwind told him and Zidane came back to life.
BGM: Mog (FF6)
"Zidane" Kanine yelled "Yep, it's me…I think" Zidane said "Well shell we get going." Highwind said as he got up. "Wait; there is one thing I like to know before we get going." Kanine said
BGM: Cyan (FF6)
"Who was that?" Kanine continued "Not know, when you get to town I'll tell who he is. For know we must keep moving." Kanine and Highwind stared at each other for some time "Fine" Kanine said unsatisfied.
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Character Profile: Leo Highwind
Main Theme: Cyan (FF6)
Age: 41 years old
Birthplace: Unknown
Birthdate: Unknown
Job/Class: Blue Mage
Special Skills: Blue, View
Weapons: Swords, Shields, and Rods
Armor: Robes and unique Clothing
Leo Highwind is known in Kemono history as "Blue Typhoon Highwind". He was a powerful blue mage in the War of Kingdoms, but before and after the war it is unknown any thing about him. It is unknown what who he really is or what secrets he is hiding
Name from: Leo was a character from Final Fantasy 6 who was a general in the empire's army. Highwind is a common last name in Final Fantasy games.