A/N; a new chapter! Took me a long time to figure how it would go, so many idea's, it was annoying (sighs) anyway, I have started on chapter five, though it will probably take a couple of weeks. I'm a perfectionist, i hate spelling mistakes, though I don't spot them all ¬.¬. Please read and Review! and Enjoy!
Warnings; Depression, Moogleness. Slight Balthier bashing though i love him dearly, his charm gets on my nerve. Attempted molesting. Thats it I suppose, nothing serious.
Disclaimer; Does Vaan run off with Balthier at the end? Does Larsa stay in the party all the way through the game? Is Ashe less annoying? Is Penelo a better fighter? No? Well I obviously do not own it then..
Chapter 4.
Ellyn sighed as she sat on the deck of the airship, Haru had lead her there after she refused to stay in bed. Everyone was busy fixing the broken engine and weapons. Cale had been up all night trying recalibrate the weapons control but the stupid computer wasn't listening, or so Cale said. Actually Cale wasn't lying to far from her, sleeping while letting out a little snore sound every now and then.
He had told her that they were parked in Cerobi Steppe, monsters were round the area but didn't get too close. She watched a dog like thing with tenticles on its head stalked around a bit before turning a running off towards a similer but smaller creature that ran towards the first and curled round its legs. Obviously it was a child and it parents were watching the strange metal thing that nearly fell out of the sky. Ellyn smiled, she hadn't remembered anything yet but with everyone here she was more worried about them more then herself.
A shift in the air told her someone was coming closer, turning, she saw Nince heading towards her, Nince's little blue wings fluttering slightly as another breeze passed by.
"What is wrong kupo?" Ellyn smiled and shook her head.
" Nothing Nince, just, what would you think if I got my hair cut?" She watched as the grey furred Moogle thought for a moment, alittle finger being placed on her lips.
" Um I think you would look beautiful kupo!" Ellyn nodded and watched as Nince reached out and grabbed her hand, while bouncing. For such a small creature, Nince was strong. The Moogle dragged her inside while Ellyn just followed with a small sound of confusement.
" We need to find Leon Kupo." Soon enough they were in the cockpit where Leon was under on of the control panels. Ellyn could see some of his toned but not overly toned stomache and she blushed, while fidgeting slightly.
" Yes Nince?" Said the deep voice that belonged to Leon as he continued to work on his airship. Nince 'kupo-ed' and started to bounce up and down.
" I'm taking Ellyn to Balfonheim Port, she'll need new clothes and I want her to learn some Magicks too Kupo. And can she have her hair cut?" Ellyn watched as Leon sighed and stopped working, he came out from under the panel and looked up to see Nince with a determind gaze and Ellyn shifting slightly with a embarressed look in her eyes. Leon sighed and ran a hand through his hair.
" Fine but I want you back before sunset Nince, AND no monsters either! Only toys." Said Moogle jumped for joy while Ellyn just blinked at Leon who was looking tired, on impulse she walked over and crouched, running one of her hands through his dark ebony hair. Leon glanced at the girl noticing how her eyes were slightly glazed, like she was remembering something.
-memory-
" For gods sake!" Ellyn looked up from her book and glanced at her friend who was glaring at his phone. She smiled sadly when she noticed the pained expression on his face. she got up and walked over to her friend, she sighed at the tired and dejected look on her friends face. She stroked her friends hair softly, gently scrapping her nails against his scalp. She smiled as her friend relaxed and let out a contented sigh.
"It'll be alright Kazu."
-End memory.-
Leon watched as the far away look disappeared, Nince had long gone to get her Gil pouch for the shopping poor Ellyn had in store. Leon could feel her small hand running through his hair unconsciously though he made no move to stop her.
Haru had warned him not to bother her when she was having flashbacks or she would forget what she was remembering until something sparked the recognition again. He sat calmly as Ellyn massaged his scalp, it was rather relaxing actually, she had very warm hands. Ellyn finally came out of her memory and realized what she was doing and blushed deeply while moving her hand away from oddly soft and silky locks. Leon nearly groaned at the loss but was able to control himself.
" Sorry." Ellyn mumbled out as she stood and without comforting her, Leon went back to his work and Ellyn suddenly felt lonely, like she was missing her best friend.Kazu.. She thought sadly and turned, and decided to wait for Nince somewhere else. She passed Terra on the way who was talking to Haru, she said hello but carried on walking until she exited the airship. Though she didn't stop, too lost in her thoughts to care she was now aimlessly wandering around a place she didn't know. She had totally forgot about Nince and the Ascendance, even the crew she had forgotten.
She kept walking, she felt so lonely and it only when she tripped and fell over did she realize that she was very far from the airship, she was nearly at cliff edge, she looked over the edge to find green grass and trees on unwelcome land. She watched as the monsters moved around. She sighed and jumped when somethng wet hit her, It was now raining heavily, though the loneliness was still there, rotting away at her heart and she didn't know why.
Perhaps if she did, then maybe she could make it go away.
She didn't know how long she stood there but she jumped out of her skin when she felt a hand on her shoulder, she looked behind her, only to gaze into dark blue eyes that shone with worry. She realized who it was and smiled somewhat weakly to the king.
" Lord L-Larsa?" She asked in disbelief, said boy was standing next to her with an umberella covering them from the rain. Larsa smiled but frowned as he noticed that no one was with her.
" Ellyn why are you out here alone?" he watched as Ellyn lowered her gaze and shrugged, she didn't look up again for a while. She felt like she could trust Larsa and she decided to chance it.
" I...I don't belong there, I feel so lonely. I-i don't know anything!" She choked at the end and covered her face with her hands, Larsa looked at her sympathetically, he had heard about her amnesia and felt sorry for the girl. He heard a cough and turned to Basch, his protector and knight. Basch was also the head Judge, keeping the peace in the army.
" Is everything fine, my Lord?" Larsa nodded and decided to take Ellyn with him, maybe Penelo could help. His friend was always wise in these sort of things and the rain was coming down heavier now. He wrapped his one arm round small shoulders and lead Ellyn quietly to Balfonheim Aerodrome. The girl said nothing but stayed close.
She watched as Basch pulled out a longsword and killed the monsters that got in their way, easily. Larsa also pulled out a different kind of sword but mainly stayed with her, only calling out to Basch to make sure the man was alright which said Judge just grunted in reply. Soon they reached the port town and Ellyn gaped, the place was beautiful. She could hear the sea and wanted instantly to see it. The rain had stopped in the port but the dark clouds were still there over Cerobi Steppe, threatening it with more rain.
Ellyn walked forward and leaned over a rail, she looked at the water that surrounded the port on three sides, some of the busy port was built on top of water while other places were built on land. She watched the waves crashing against a pier, it was really relaxing to watch. She heard someone coming towards her and turned only to see a bearded guy, with tattoo's and sickly grin on his face.
" 'Ello little lady, what a 'retty thing like you doin' here?" To say the least, Ellyn shut down and said nothing to the man towering over her. She was scared, nervous and it was all kicking in at once. She flinched as the got closer so she was pinned to the railing, she looked round quickly for someone to help and flinched as the obviously drunk guy started to run his hand up her thigh. She smacked it away with a glare that did nothing to the drunk man, because he continued to try and molest her.
" G-get o-off?" Ellyn yelped out as she tried to push the man off, just then an a hand appeared on the mans shoulder and the drunk was thrown back. Ellyn watched wide eyes as the drunk man got up and was about to hit the stranger only to stop at the gun in his face.
" I suggest you leave the miss alone." Came the calm reply and Ellyn gaped as the man went off mumbling about 'stupid sky pirates'. The man who had saved her from molestation had light brown hair, she would even go as far as to say dark blonde, he wore a white shirt under a black and bronze coloured vest. With tight leather trousers with boots, the whole outfit seemed to scream 'gentleman'. It really did and Ellyn couldn't help but cock her head to the side.
She jumped when someone placed a hand on her shoulder, what was it with people doing that? And she looked up to a Viera with dark crimson eyes that reminded her briefly of Leon. The woman was beautiful to say the least. Though she wouldn't dare comment on the viera's clothing. It wasn't her place after all.
" Umm hello?" The Viera let out a small smile loose on her lips before turning to the man who saved the girl she was standing next to. Said man had now walked up to them with a bemused exspression.
" Fran, how is our lady in distress?" Fran narrowed her eyes but replied while Ellyn just stood there watching and briefly wondered where Larsa had gone off to? Though she didn't worry long because she instantly saw Larsa hurrying over with a warm smile on his face.
" Balthier, Fran. I see you've met our run away?" Larsa smiled as Ellyn blushed deeply and mumbled an apolagy, she had been so excited to see the sea that she forgot to tell Larsa or Basch. Balthier sighed while Fran kept her hand on the guilty looking girl shoulder.
" My lord we are not a babysitting service-" Larsa blinked when Ellyn suddenly turned and slapped, yes SLAPPED Balthier on the cheek. A audible smack resounding through the sea air. Ellyn looked insulted and hurt but angry all the same. She had no idea why she had a sudden urge to hit her savior but it seemed right and the man was practically glowing with wicked charm and seduction that Ellyn had no heart for.
" I never asked you to save me and I'm no child either! Now be a good gentleman you claim to be and shut up!" Ellyn hissed as she moved forward towards Larsa, her shock and fear of the drunken man had now turned to annoyance and anger. She remembered the times when she had mood swings like this and the only person to calm her down was Kazu...
Kazu, her friend...
Her frustrated mood did a complete 180 degree turn and she sighed sadly, she knew she missed her friend, though she didn't remember much of him. She couldn't help but crave for his company and smiles. And of course his chocolate and strawberry gel. Yes she had remembered quite a bit more but she still didn't know how she ended up in a palace library.
Larsa watched idily as her mood changed and she looked as if she was about to cry, Balthier was shocked he had gotten hit by a girl and then shouted, and somewhat insulted aswel. Though he had to compliment the girl on her words of course. Not everyday that a girl would slap and insult him, okay perhaps Fran could but that was Fran. And she was just herself.
Larsa decided to get the girl to a warm bed that might help her mood. " Ellyn, perhaps you would like to rest?" said girl nodded silently, lost in her thoughts and purposely ignoring Balthier who was glaring at her with a passion, Larsa started talking to Fran about something while leaving Ellyn to suffer under the intense stare that the older man was giving. After a few minutes she snapped again.
" Will you please go grovel somewhere else! You're begining to grate on my nerves!" Balthier once again was left speechless and he was once again mouthed at by her. Fran chuckled while Larsa just blinked before laughing quietly and leading Ellyn away towards his airship where Basch would be waiting for them. Besides the poor girl looked tired and her clothes were wet. Perhaps Penelo had already finished her shopping?
He hoped so because Ellyn was starting to shiver.
A/N; And there we go, Till next time amigos! Oh don't forget to read and review! (throws Chocobo plushies in the air)