Wow! I want to thank you all for reading, I just need to know if you like it so please review! *Grammatical errors fixed*
Ahem~ If you are wondering why he can see others journal entries, well, he can't, BUT we can. :D Just developing certain characters. Btw, does everyone like my character choices? Who would you like to see in future chapters? And I'm sorry for the lack of drama. ;_; Forgive me. (:
Thank you LucaBlightisPUCA for being my first reviewer! :D Anyways, here's the next chapter. (:
It all unfolds~
About a day and a half now we have been traveling, and we set up camp last night by the Cave of the Wind. We are on our way towards Kuskus to borrow a boat to continue on. Templeton has generously 'generated' a map for us showing us all of the towns and cities we should hit, including, but not limited to, Kuskus, Coronet, Muse, Greenhill, and back down towards Tinto going in through Two River City to check up on Chaco and his grandmother. We all agreed to keep a journal of our days on trip so we can easily report back to headquarters on our mindset and the mindset of others while we were away, as well as events that happened.
Riou's Journal Day One:
'We all began out strong today, all together, and happy, most of all, happy. It kept my hopes up, kept my heart open. Our mindless chatter led to laughter, though, Kinnison seemed a little down and when I asked him what was wrong, he was very hesitant to tell me, hopefully tonight he will be more willing.
The clear sky stayed with us throughout the day and the sun did not set until well into the night, summer is upon us. It became quite easy to tell, the smell, the familiar heat and breeze.
In the afternoon a pair of thieves approached us, but Shiro quickly scared them away, I'm glad he came. Though other than that, the day was mostly quiet and there is not much to report since we had not reached any town, nor will we see one in sight for awhile.'
I closed my personal journal and looked around at everyone. We had taken a break and were all sitting down to the good food Hai Yo had made for us, which seemed to be a feast in each bag.
"It seems as though we are making some good progress." Templeton said loudly, smiling. "Kuskus shouldn't be too far from here" He pointed east. "We are a good few miles away, but we should reach town by morning." He finished and everyone smiled though most of us had been to Kuskus, none of us have been without official orders.
"That is great news Templeton," Kinnison said and pet Shiro who barked and wagged his tail. "It will be fun to survey the people, see what they really think of us." He smiled. Kinnison seemed to be in a much better mood today, so I decided not to push the matter of him yesterday and further.
"Ugh! My legs hurt…" Eilie complained. "Kinnison… Can you massage them for me?" She asked sweetly. "Please?"
Kinnison only rolled his eyes and complied. "Fineee." He 'complained.'
She always had a thing for the cute ones, I laughed.
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Kinnison's Journal Day One:
'Things didn't start the way they were planned, at least not for me. I woke up late and barely made it before Riou arrived. I understand why he is going, why we are going. Our people, how are they? I suppose we can only find out when we arrive in towns. Many have suffered more than I could ever imagine, and some have still not gotten over things, so I am greatly overwhelmed and excited to see everyone. How will we be treated? I have so many questions that cannot be written on paper, for there is not enough ink for my quill, and as I write down one question, I forget another so it's best to write them as I see them happen.
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Shiro is a great companion, and has gone to great lengths to protect Riou and I, I am in his debt for everything. He is very wise, and an all around good pal. He saved us today, he attacked some thieves that were trying to steal all we had, but he scared them away, I am so proud.
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Should I be upset for 'lying' to Riou? The truth is, I wasn't trying to lie to him, I only did not want to talk about it, too much was going on in my head that it would have born no fruit except ones of sour taste, I hope he can forgive me.'
We began to pack up our things and leave. It was a nice little spot we had come to, surrounded by flowers over looking Lake Dunan. I will definitely have to come back here. Maybe on the way back, maybe.
"Well let's go everyone." Klaus said, way too seriously. As usual.
"There isn't a rush Klaus." Kasumi said matter-of-factly., as well as a little annoyed. She was still eating her sandwich.
There was a rustle in the bushes behind us. "Everyone, hide." I whispered harshly and everyone jumped behind a bush, except for Shiro who just sat there cocking his head. A little girl appeared dressed in foreign clothes.
"Wh-where am I?" The girl asked, and Klaus stepped forward from behind the bush and kindly told her where we were.
"Dunan…? Near, Southwindow?" She said sounding confused. "We're, not in Harmonia anymore…?" Shiro went up to her and smelled around her feet licking her hand.
Everyone came out of the bushes a little embarrassed. "Shiro looks as if he knows her." Kinnison said, also confused.
"Harmonia? I've never stepped foot in Harmonia." Templeton said shuffling around awkwardly. We all looked at each other confused.
The young girl was dressed in a blue-ish purple, and white robe. She also carried around a little too big of a staff sort-of resembling the teleported Viki.
"I thought, I was over there though… Can we get there from here?" She asked quietly.
Klaus spoke up. "Yes, but it would take months. And we are already on sort of an adventure of our own."
"It's settled then, I will go with you!" She said, trying to act tough, showing her muscles. Kasumi and Eilie squealed in delight and Eilie ran over and grabbed her hand.
"I won't let you walk around on your own, you can come with us." She said taking charge. "I'm Eilie, the tall pretty one over there is Kasumi, the younger boy in the yellow is Templeton, Riou, he's our leader" She pointed to me and continued. "Klaus is our cute strategist, and Kinnison is the nice archer boy with his dog, Shiro. Though it seems as if Shiro already knows you."
"Well…" The girl started, "My name is Viki… It's very nice to meet all of you." She smiled and hugged Shiro, climbing onto his back. She sat up and looked at me. "Hey... Riou..? You look familiar.. Have we met?" The brunette asked sincerely, truly not knowing if she had met me or not.
Her hair was long and straight, and she had the prettiest eyes. And was tall for her obvious age. Without wanting to give away too much I answered. "Not that I know of, I have also never been to Harmonia." I said and shot her a quick smile. She smiled back.
We all kind of stared at each other, Kinnison and Shiro seemed to have known it was her all along. But how? How did they know? Maybe the clothes tipped them off. But who knows. I didn't, honestly, I thought and think of her as an enemy. And until I know more about her, I will for awhile.
Klause's Journal Day Two!:
'Wow, is it possible Viki had gotten younger? Though, this situation is highly reasonable, I never really took the chance to get to know the young Mistress, I did seem to hear about her teleportation 'accidents,' But what I don't quite seem to understand is the fact that she doesn't remember us at all. Nor does she remember being in the Dunan Republic, nor the Silver Castle, where she has stayed for years, she also only recently left the castle and not likely that she could have made it to Harmonia in such a short time without the blinking mirror which is still at the castle. My thoughts are jumbled. What had happened to her while she was gone? I only hope her memories return soon so that my questions get answered. On the other hand, I'm sure tonight will be full of surprises as well.
It is a very nice day outside looking at the brightside. The stars are quite beautiful.'
Day quickly turned into night. The young Viki was asleep, we covered her with a blanket and set her near the blazing campfire. We all shared our own personal stories of the times at the castle that had scared us the most.
"Riou, Luca Blight scared me the most. After we had beaten him, I felt that nothing stood in out way. I'm glad you had chosen me to fight alongside you in the fight." Kasumi said in her quietest voice.
"Yeah!" Kinnison spoke up. "I led the team of Archers. We didn't do much, but we got frontline seats to see you take down the most evil man in history."
"Neclord was scary as well." Klaus and Eilie pitched in. And we all nodded.
Shiro went to check on his new friend and laid down beside her.
"I wonder what happened to Viki, it's all that's been on my mind all day." I glanced at her and began to warm up my hands. Kasumi sat next to me.
"I think that's all that's been on any of our minds, Riou." She smiled. "But, it's alright, answers will come up as time passes. With more time, the more you learn about others, the more you will see the truth of things."
"Do you think it's safe, for her to come with us?" I said in a hushed whisper, laughter between all else could be heard from behind me. "I don't want to put her in any danger, but I cannot put ourselves in danger either."
"Let time take it's course little brother."
Kasumi's Journal Day Two:
'As much as I am curious for our new little friend, or enemy, I am going to let fate take it's course. Doubting things brings problems all in it's own. And more stress on Riou is never a good sign. I soon hope the answers he seeks show up in time. Not now, his seek for knowledge will bear fruit, at least that's what Kinnison always says.'
The moon was high in the sky when everyone, except Shiro and I, slept. The day was filled with excitement, already a new party member, and a beautiful day once again. Sigh, things won't stay simple, things, big things, big change, it's inevitable no matter how much I need things to stay the same.
A/N: Showing the personalities of the characters. All are so very wise. Next chapter will show more of little Viki and the arrival in Kuskus is underway. :D Tell me what you think so far. (: Meeting Viki, already conflict in that with her 'accidents'
