Me: Hey all here's the next chapter and sorry but croix is preparing for his debut so i got some other people to come in today
Link: Is this the place?
Malon: Sure looks it, impressive
Lyn: Nice studio though not as large as some of the other ones but hey at least you have room to walk and have guests here
Me: Gee thanks anyway Lyn i didn't ask for you so why are you here.
Lyn: Croix wanted me to come in and make sure nothing perverted happened
Me: the only thing he would consider as being perverted is a lemon scene which in this chapter isn't the case although something else may be written that I'm sure Malon might not like unless her and Link are already married.
Malon: I'll just turn and cover my ears and eyes when that comes around thank you.
Link: She's stil a virgin you know.
Me: Really i would have thought she would've lost it to you when you guys got hitched two months ago. anyway heres the next chapter so read and review.
Chapter 6
"Do you really think that you can hit me?" the ghost asked. It hadn't been too long before the challenge had started and Shadow was not doing too well. "Dammit even without any muscles this guy's fast, how can I get a hit on him?" Shadow asked himself out loud. "You have no chance against me with such a poorly-made aweapon like that." the ghost mocked. "What do you mean poorly-made?" Shadow asked. "That sword is the physical manifestation of your will, the cracks represent your broken spirit possibly from a specific trauma." the ghost explained. "Is there anyway to fix that?" Shadow asked. "Only by overcoming the ordeals set before you can the blade be fixed, however, if your heart refuses to let go then the cracks shall remain." the ghost answered. "Hmmm...alright I think I get it, but let's continue I really would like to learn that secret technique you told me about." Shadow said getting back in his fighter stance.
Time passes by quickly and after several failures Shadow is finally forced to give in. "Huff...puff...okay...you win...I can't seem to get a single hit on you." Shadow said breathing heavily. "I see the true lesson has finally sunk in." the ghost said. "Hang on what do you mean 'true lesson'?" Shadow asked. "The real point to the challenge was to determine when to avoid a one-on-one battle. If you could not understand that then you surely would die in the oncoming war." the ghost explained. Shadow paid close attention to the words that were being spoken trying to understand what exactly was really meant. "You are a very unique child Shadow and therefore as reward I hereby pass on to you the first technique you are to learn; the blazing kaitengiri*." the ghost said before showing off the new technique to Shadow. After a few examples it was time for Shadow to give it a shot. He got into his fighting stance drew his blade at full arms length back while keeping the sword parallel to his arm. then he started to focus his energy into the blade of his sword, and after a few moments things didn't go as he had planned but afterwards he started to feel intense heat radiating from his sword and spun in the direction opposite of his normal sword swing. "Very well done, but do not forget that while in this world you can get a better grasp of the mechanics of these techniques, in the real world, however, it is much more difficult to execute them even in battle, so for now the blazing kaitengiri has been passed down." The ghost said before finally disappearing.
Shadow woke up lying down on the ground when Romeria and Lyre ran through the doors leading to the mess hall. "Shadow are you alright? you're not hurt are you?" Romeria asked checking to see if there were any injuries on him. "He looks fine to me, although something seems different, maybe it has to do with that weapon next to him." Lyre said pointing to the weapon laying between Shadow and Romeria. As Shadow looked down he noticed that it was the same weapon he held when he learned the blazing kaitengiri. "Shadow what's going on where did you acquire this blade?" Romeria asked. Before Shadow could even speak Lethe started into the room fuming that there are still people roaming the castle late at night. Things didn't seem to get any better when Lethe noticed the blade between Shadow and Romeria. "What the hell are you doing with that ordinary blade boy?" Lethe shouted. "First off: Romeria, I'm alright, second, I just passed out even though there was no cause, and third, this weapon is the physical manifestation of my will and therefore no one but me can wield this so called 'ordinary blade' as you so bluntly called it Lethe." Shadow said answering each question in order. Lethe, who didn't like the attitude Shadow was giving her decided to approach the boy, lift him over her shoulder, forcibly carry him to his room, and slammed Shadow on his bed(Sounds painful don't it?). "Lethe what did you do that for?" Lyre asked. "I can't stand this kid if it was up to me, he and every beorc in Gallia would be dead but that's not the case. And as for you, stay here I'm getting that beorc priest to have a look at you it's obvious that you're not feeling well." Lethe spat. After she had left the room Lyre appologized to Shadow and that it was do to a lack of sleep that she acted that way just now.
"Hey Lyre can I ask you something?" Shadow asked. "Sure" "It's about Lethe, does she have some deep-seated hatred for the beorc?" Shadow asked. "It actually stems from the fact that the beorc used to keep the laguz as slaves in the past." Lyre said. "SLAVES WHY THE HELL WOULD THE BEORC DO THAT?!" Shadow shouted angrily. "Who knows but that all changed once the Begnion empire passed a law that forbade the use of slaves, although rumor has it that some of the senators in the apostle's court still keep them in secret for work around their mansions." Lyre continued to explain. Romeria who couldn't stand seeing Shadow angry attempted to calm him down. "Shadow that has nothing to do with you I know that you would never have a laguz slave in your castle, you're too kind for that sort of thing." She said trying to comfort the boy. "But still the fact that Lethe hates all beorc over something that happened in the past, it's absurd, nothing is gained from holding a grudge over a matter that happened long ago." Shadow said still bearing anger. Just as Lyre was about to open her mouth Lethe and Rhys walk through the door where Rhys instructs Shadow to remove his shirt so that he may see and heal any physical injuries that may have been inflicted on Shadow. Several minutes within the examination Rhys stated that Shadow has perfectly healthy and that any sort of pain he may be feeling may very well be from fatigue and suggested that they get some sleep before walking out the room.
The next morning Lyre walked in on Shadow just as he was getting up and quickly turned around after noticing that Shadow was naked. This caused the two of them to blush a bright red but didn't stop them from talking. "Uh...Shadow th-the k-king wishes t-to see y-you s-s-so h-hurry up and get dressed." Lyre stuttered trying not to look again. "Uh...um...thanks." were the only words that escaped Shadow's mouth before appearing in front of Lyre fully clothed. The two went into Romeria's room to wake her up but found that she had already gotten dressed and started walking toward the throne room. The three of them after deciding to walk together stopped in front of the door leading to said throne room and looked at each other. "Well, it's time I hope you two are ready." Lyre said trying to boost their confidence. Sadly it didn't work for Romeria was trembling furiously, and Shadow couldn't help but bite down on his lower lip. The door slowly opened and the three proceeded in to the large curtain filled room."Greetings little beorc children I welcome you to Gallia I am it's king Caineghis." Said a large man standing in the middle of the throne room. After the introductions have passed Gallia's king Caineghis requested that everyone except Ike, Shadow, and a Woman named Elincia leave the throne room. Afterwards the king turned his attention first to Ike, "First of all, young man, I am glad to see you unharmed however I wish I could have been there earlier to prevent your father's death," the king said solemly. "So it was you who was fast approaching." Ike stated in shock. "Indeed your father and I were good friends and I had hoped to speak with him personally, it is unfortunate that I came too late, and as for the even younger man standing next to you, I have a request to make of you." the king said turning to Shadow. "And that request would be what exactly?" Shadow asked curiously. Shadow hadn't been in the castle mare than a day and already he is being asked a boon. Shadow began to ponder what exactly the request could be before Caineghis started again with his speech.
Me: oooo...now things are starting to really pick up.
Lyn: okay the scene with Shadow being naked so not called for.
Me: well sorry but it didn't last long so it shouldn't really matter that much besides I doubt nudity is anything new to you right?
Lyn: yes it is actually.
Me: WHAT but I thought you were married like Link and Malon?
Lyn: Do you really see a ring on these hands?
Me: now that you mention it no I don't I really need to pay attention to detail. anyway like it hate let me know okay guys this mood of mine won't last forever under these conditions.
* Blazing kaitengiri=whirling blade of fire