Note: In this chapter, Rass acquires a fake name. After I introduce it, all mentions of that name are talking about Rass.
Also, at the time of me writing this note it hasn't been said, but I knwo it will be. I didn't say appearances on purpose. For my characters, you'll get no description. This is because I hate it when my vision of a persons look is just smacked into the ground. So, you guys get to think of what they look like yourself! However, if you want appearances made by me, I can include them in author's note! :3
Chapter 2: The Shadow from Marn
It was a couple days later after Rass had met his new ally the brigand leader. it turned out his name was Kilo. Rass, not wanting to let on who he was until he had gathered a good enough team to take on the Ethereal Legion, made a new name. For now, he went under the guise of Lite. It turned out his new friend was quite skilled with a bow. Went a small group of brigands started to charge at them, Kilo took all of the bandits down before they even got close to them. Lite didn't even have to swing his sword once. Very quickly, Lite was beginning to realize just how valuable his ally was to him. Without Kilo, Rass may not have survived that encounter.
"Hey, not those herbs!" Kilo warned. You see, they had just gone out to do some hunting. While they did like to eat meat, they also liked to eat herbs. Lite, not knowing anything about the plains had attempted to grab random herbs. He couldn't see the harm in it, but apparently Kilo saw something bad.
"What's wrong? It's just a bunch of herbs," Lite said, reaching for the herbs once again. Then, as if Kilo was Lite's mother, Kilo slapped Lite's hand.
"You fool, those are very toxic herbs. So much as touching them with a bare hand can cause severe pain in the hand. However, the herbs do make for great weapons. Here, with plenty of toxic herbs and animals around, you'll want these." Kilo proceeded to hand Lite a pair of protective gloves. lite put them on and pulled the weed out of the ground.
"How can you use a plant as a weapon?" Lite asked.
"Well, many ways. My favorite is to tip my arrows with the herb. However, for you, a good tactic would be to hold them in you other hand that is normally empty then slap it on an enemy's face as they approach. Then, you can go in for the quick and easy kill. Sure, it sounds brutal, but you gotta do what you gotta do," Kilo said. Kilo was right, it was brutal. However, Lite knew that Kilo was right, you have to do what you have to do. Lite went right back to digging more of the herbs out of the ground. They certainly could prove to be useful.
Little did either of them know, they weren't alone. You see, the one group Kilo had killed was merely a scout group for a much larger gang of , they were being constantly watched by the scouts of that gang. The gang doesn't let just anyone kill their friends. YOo pick on one of them, you pick on all of them. Or you die trying. Either way, Kilo and Liter were in trouble, and they didn't even know it yet. As the brigands watched one of the scouts conversed with the scout that was put in charge.
"Kazi, shall I go tell the leader of this?" The scout asked the one in charge, who was apparently named Kazi. Kazi replied with a nod and straight away the scout began to run in the opposite direction that the rest of the scouts had come in the distance, if Kilo or Lite looked in the direct fo the scout, they wouldn't see teh scout, but they would see the mountain that the scout was running towards. The mountain that came to be known as "Bandit Peak". It was called that because of all the brigands that lived there. While there were a few gangs there, the most infamous was the Tra.
Honestly, the Tra are such a large gang that you can't even really call them a gang anymore. They are more like their own kingdom. heck, most of the brigands call their leader a king in the Tra. The tra are also infamous because of their death toll. While smaller gangs gloat that they've killed hundred, some may even gloat about thousands. The tra are the only bandit gang that can gloat about killing millions. The Tra are by far the deadliest of all the bandit gangs in the entire world. They fear only one thing, The Shadow of Marn.
Known of the Tra, including their scouts, now who hired the shadow, but the shadow has killed a lot of tra bandits. perhaps he wasn't even hired and is just serving the greater good. Lucky for Lite and Kilo, The Shadow has also been watching them. Plus, the shadow has a bone to pick with Kazi. You see, The shadow has never failed in an assassination before he failed trying to get Kazi. Now, to defend his pride, the shadow has been targeting Kazi.
"Kazi..." The shadow says, trying to get Kazi's attention. It works, and Kazi looks around him. "It's me." Suddenly, the shadow drops down in front of Kilo and Lite and looks straight at them. At least, that is what Kilo and Lite think. In fact, the shadow is looking past them, at Kazi, who is hiding in the bushes that surround the small patch of trees Kilo and Lite were hunting in. Kazi rushed out at Lite and Kilo, blade in hand.
"Step aside," The shadow said. Walking in Kazi's direction. He drew a couple daggers and held one in each hand. "Now, you will pay. For hurting both me and any of the countless victims you have had." He threw both daggers at Kiza. Kiza dodged the first one, but the second dagger hit it's mark. Kazi fell down on knee, clutching the other in his hand. Using his other, unoccupied, hand he threw his blade directly at the shadow. The shadow side stepped the blade and used his one of his boot daggers to finish Kazi off.
"Unless you all want the same treatment, I reccomend you leave now," The shadow said. Suddenly, in a flurry of panic, more bandits fled from the surronding brush. Lite and Kilo were amazed, how had they not seen them? Thank goodness for this mystery man saving them.
"Thank you for saving us. What is your name, sir?" Kilo asked. The man turned around. It was only now that they got a good look at his face. He appeared to have blue eyes and brown hair. From the look on his face, he seemed to be inspecting Kilo and Lite in quite the same way.
"My name is Gabriel. The bandits know me as The Shadow. It isn't a title or anything. They just had to give the menace a name. What are your names?" Gabriel responded.
"I'm Lite and this is Kilo," Lite said. Gabriel nodded then walked past them. He was heading towards Bandit Peak. Kilo looked very shocked.
"You don't intend to go to Bandit Peak, right?" Kilo asked. Gabriel laughed at Kilo's reaction.
"Yes, I intend to go there. Would you like to help me?" Gabriel asked. Waiting for the priceless reaction. He wasn't disappointed.
"Are you mad!? You can't take on the Tra alone," Kilo said. Gabriel just gave a small chuckle.
"I'm not going alone. I can tell that you have a desire to destroy them. You wish to experience the thrill of the battle. No one hides secrets from me," Gabriel said. Kilo was amazed, how did Gabriel know that? Yes, he did want to experience the thrill of the battle, but how did this guy know?
Meanwhile, Lite was struggling with something else. Did Gabriel know who he truly was? If he did know, why didn't he say something. Did Gabriel keep quiet of respect for Lite? Lite hoped that Gabriel wouldn't turn on him if he knew. Slowly, Lite and Kilo began to follow Gabriel across the plains. The scenery was beautiful. Bandit Peak was really the only big thing stuck out on the plains. The sun was beginning to set behind it, and Lite though it was the most beautiful thing ever. However, it was also horrifying. The thought of all those bandits, that were likely battle ready, scared him.
-End of Chapter 2-
Alright, the next chapter is going to be a long one.
Also, soon, I don't know when, I'll be starting a side story. The chapters in this side story will not form one huge story, but they would instead shed light on events in the main story (if I make them). Want to know something cool though? If you had an idea for the story and you wanted to see how I would write it, I can! In a "non-cannon" environment, I can write out your requests. So, be sure to look out for that.
Another side note to flesh out suggested OCs. So, what is one thing I think we all love about FE? Supports. As Chrom in FE: A (aka FE 13) said "It's amazing how working together speeds friendships along" (I bet butchered that quote.) So, want to see two characters become friends? Ask me! If they are two submitted OCs, I shall check with the other OC's creator. If it's my OC, it should be accepted. (NOTE: WE CAN HAVE NON ROMANTIC SUPPORTS THAT ARE BETWEEN TWO UNITS OF OPPOSITE GENDER.)
Anyways, that's all I got to say! See ya later! Dont forget to leave your feedback ESPECIALLY on my new ideas. :)
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