Author's Note: Hello guys! I'd like to thank all my reviewers (especially The Reaper Game and NotMeagin who gave me some really good writing tips and such and such)! I hope you guys continue to enjoy the story. I'm really sorry if next week the updates are slow, but the teacher seems to love piling tests, homework and projects at the moment (It's only the SECOND day back from Christmas Break and she's already given us four tests to study for! Oh well, she's one of the nicest teachers ever so I don't really mind).

ALSO! Before I forget!

Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. If I did..... well... I'd be dancing on the roof... but unfortunately... I don't.... Darn.... I really don't own anything! Wow... I suck at writing disclaimers! xD

Through Never

Chapter Four:

Mine of Cathurgies

After I had had the meeting with the caravan of Fum, I traveled in silence. I wanted to remain friends with Vonn, but I had no clue if his sister would accept. I'd like to remain friends with her, but... I don't think she's willing to allow that. Perhaps, it is better if I do not trouble myself with such things. I will simply be friendly when they pass by......

Rustle...

Rustle....

My thoughts were interrupted by noises coming from inside the caravan. I quickly halted the pompaparus to see what the ruckus was. I entered in... it looked like nothing had happened. My eyes scanned over the scene carefully..... Aha! The red bon bon of a moogle!

"I see you!" I said gentlely. It still did not stir.

"If you were planning on taking something... I'm sure we can negotiate," I said in a slightly harsher tone. This made the moogle jump straight up.

"I was not planning on taking anything, kupo!" The moogle cried. I took sympathy on the poor creature.

"Well, anyway. You're invading my property," I snarled playfully... maybe getting a bit too into it, he looked petrified. "I was only joking!" I laughed.

The features on his round, furry face relaxed. "Now, I still want you to do something for me, in return, I will provide you food and lodging," I said.

He began jumping up and down.

"What can I do for you, kupo!" He replied excitedly.

"You, can carry my crystal chalice!" I said proposing my deal. His ears drooped a bit, but then he looked up. "Fooled you, kupo!" He giggled. "Wonderful! I am Miriali! You are?" I asked. "Limo, kupo!" He answered.

"I think, we will be very good friends Limo!" I laughed. This creature was so adorable! With it's big bon bon upon it's head and large ears. "Do you want to come sit up front with me?" I asked him.

"Yes, yes, kupo!" He replied. I was glad to stumble upon this moogle. My old moogle, Mog, had disappeared. I wish the best for him, wherever he may be....

The Mine of Cathurgies was a daunting place, I was greeted with vibes of evil from the moment I entered this place.

"Um, do we have to come here, kupo?" Limo asked. I patted his head reassuringly.

"It'll be alright, don't worry," I replied gently. It couldn't have gotten that much worse in only one year.

I was absolutely wrong, it had gotten at least ten times more frightening than my last time I had visited. These orcs breed like mice! How could all this chaos arise in only one year? The thought was mind blowing. I began feeling bad that I dragged Limo in all this mess. But, I suppose he was my saving grace, for I had thought that they'd be weaker from last time so I could just carry my chalice!

What a fool I am. These orcs even seemed to have learned new battle techniques, I began feeling very alone and very, very small.

Suddenly, I heard an stomach churning thwack. I found myself on the ground, a searing pain in my back. Looking up to see an orc standing over me. Fear swept me like a wave, death was staring me in the face. I felt to swing my weapon, only to realize, it was not in my hand. I felt to move, run away, every fibre in my being was telling me to run, but I couldn't move.

So, this is it, huh? I looked over, it wasn't that far, if I could just... grab it!

It all happened in a flash. The only thing I knew was, my racket was in my hand, I was alive... and it was dead.

"You scared me, kupo!" Limo cried. I felt to hug him and say I was alright.

But, I can't let my guard down again, especially since I couldn't find a Cure magicite! The orc king, which I'm sure they had crowned a new and stronger one, wouldn't have been so slow to deal the ending blow. The pain in my back burned me, but I must continue on.

Author's Note: Again, I just wanted to thank everyone! If Miriali's starting to turn Mary-Sue, please let me know! I'm really worried about turning her into one. Sorry about the updating being slow! Thanks a million for the reviews!^^ (sorry The Reaper Game for not adding the periods in your pen name but won't let me! T-T)