Merry Christmas everyone! ^^ I'm leaving on vacation with my family tomorrow and I'll be back on first week of Jan, so I might not be able to work on this. Anyway, here's a triple chapter update to make up for it! I hope you enjoy! ^^

"So you're really okay with him?" Leon asked and Claude nodded. Erick just leaned on the railing of the ship, staring out at the ocean.

"It's alright Leon. We're both fine. We just got caught up in a friendly fight. We're fine."

"Then kiss and make up. Show me Claude! SHOW ME!" Leon joked and received a light punch from Claude.

"Fuck you man." Erick said, laughing.

~~~O~~~

Some days after, they found themselves on the dock and entering new territory. They wandered around, and soon found a beautiful and peaceful looking village. It had many bridges that connected different small pieces of land that were all separated by many interconnecting streams. Trees shaded the village and flowers scented it...And boy oh boy, was this village truly for the rich.

"How about half off? C'mon! It's the season of giving isn't it? C'man! You know you want to..." Leon tried to bargain with the Inn lady, however she didn't budge. At all...

"Sir, I'm sorry but I don't make the rules! I already gave you five hundred off, but that's only how much I can give! It has be four thousand five hundred for each head sir. I'm sorry. Besides...what's the season of giving?" She said, frowning.

"The season of giving is every season, of every day! GOD! We're leaving." Leon sighed and walked towards the door. Everyone just looked at him and then to each other.

"Okay sir, have a nice day! If I could suggest a place to eat, there's an eatery just across the street with very good food! We hope to see you again!" The lady said and then waved goodbye to the Warriors. They walked out the door with their heads hung low and all of them sighed.

"Couldn't you have bargained better?" Erick said, frowning at Leon.

"Couldn't you materialize money into our hands? Preferably mine?" Leon asked.

"Materialize money? Into your hands? Hell no. What's wrong with you? If ever I could, I'd materialize money into Saria's hands instead." Erick said but then suddenly realized which name came out of his mouth, and noticed the stares the two boys were giving him.

"Uh...n-no I uh...That...I-I meant mine...SHUT. UP. BOTH OF YOU." Erick stuttered, turning red underneath the shadows of his clothes. It was a darn good thing that no one saw how red he was turning, because the boys would have turned red from laughing at him. He noticed, however, the look Claude was giving him and realized that Claude could see his face. Both him and Saria, who was giggling.

"Nice job bro. Fell right into the trap." Ailith said sarcastically.

"FWUEFWUEFWUE!" Leon exclaimed, giggling and whispering to Claude something that made both of them burst out laughing.

"I SAID SHUT UP!" Erick yelled.

~~~O~~~

"I'm going out for a bit. See ya in a while." Claude said and then got up, walking until they couldn't see him anymore. Then, he heard a familiar voice somewhere hidden in the beautiful flowering bushes.

"Hey, what the fuck? Couldn't even afford to pay for their stay even though you have so much money?" Snickered the voice.

"Yeah and I wonder where all my money went? It certainly isn't in with me anymore. A thief to the end." Claude said sarcastically and looked Amilia's way.

"Hahaha, you caught me. Well, if it wasn't obvious already!" Amilia laughed and came out of the bushes with some flowers stuck on her hair and armor. She gently brushed them off and put them on the bush.

"Hey what gives? You looked good with that. Like a...fairytale princess!" Claude joked.

"Fuck you. Here's your money, and a bit of mine. Just pay for their stay at the Inn, even for just one night. If they ask, just say you sold your body or something." Amilia said, smiling at the thought of how happy her siblings were gonna be.

"Ha. Ha. Ha. Very funny princess." Claude said sarcastically and rolled his eyes. Amilia didn't listen to him however, and couldn't wipe the smile off her face. She couldn't wait to see their reactions and how happy they'd be, and was currently spacing out. Amilia noticed Claude's hand moving up and down in front of her face but didn't respond.

"Uh, yeah. I'll just leave now...bye." Claude said, raising his eyebrow and walking away.

~~O~~

"Guys. Look what I found." Claude said, happily holding out the money Amilia gave him. The four were amazed, it was just enough to get them a stay at the Inn for one night.

"Where did you get this? Don't tell me you sold your body." Erick laughed.

"Geez...very fucking funny. No, I...uh..." Claude said but then didn't know what else to say, becoming awkwardly quiet. The four of them burst out laughing, much to Claude's embarrassment. They headed for the Inn until Leon stopped them. He pointed towards a small path hidden behind the trees and walked towards it.

"C'mon guys! It's a hidden path. HIDDEN. PATH. Who the hell can resist a hidden path?!" Leon yelled and just trotted along the road. Saria and everyone else just rolled their eyes and followed him. They followed the path and were met with several sages all gathered and meditating in a circle, with one sage in the middle. The five of them nearly jumped when all sages stood up and looked at them in unison, almost as if they were one being.

"Welcome, Warriors of Light. I am Lukhan. I see...a circle of light, that which is guided by destiny...That about which your and our entire future revolves. The defeat of the Fiend of Earth by your hands has aroused the Fiend of Fire from slumber. Take my canoe, and defeat the Fiend of Fire who resides at Mount Gulg." Lukhan said, and pulled out of his robes, a great big canoe. The Warriors all stepped back in shock at how the hell that thing fit in there.

"Uh...thanks!" Leon said happily and grabbed the canoe. Ailith helped him and carried most of the weight, as they journeyed out of the village.

"This village is great. It's nice and beautiful and to top it all off, people are generous here!" Erick laughed.

"I know right? First we got all that money for-ahem-unknown reasons. And now we get this canoe for free! Who knows, maybe if we beg hard enough we can get a stay at the Inn for free! Wanna give it a try after?" Leon said, laughing with Erick. Erick nodded and they both laughed even harder. Leon had long since let go of the canoe and let Ailith do all the carrying.

"Yeah, thanks for ALL the help by the way." Ailith said and rolled her eyes. Claude laughed and went by her side, helping her carry the canoe. They

"Ah, in for a romantic ride are we? Sailing the brooks and seeing the mountainsides. Ah...I think we should leave Erick and Saria alone for this one." Claude joked and helped Ailith put down the canoe. They all got on canoe and started sailing the various intertwining brooks.

"Fuck you." Erick said, blushing slightly. Claude noticed this and smirked at Erick, who countered with a death glare.

"What about you and Ai?" Leon said, smirking at Claude with a hint of jealousy.

"You and me? The hell are you smoking Leon?" Claude asked. Ailith couldn't help but laugh slightly and began making girl talk with Saria.

"No. No, that's not what I...aw fuck you." Leon said, rolling his eyes. The Warriors then, began their travels to Mount Gulg.