Hey there readers! So far, things are slow... but now that someone else is here, things might begin to speed along. I was looking back and realized I had cut in a part of the story ahead of its time, but hey, I call artistic license, ok? This is fan fiction for a reason! Anyhow, enjoy!

Chapter 3: Sands of Reprieve

[Music theme: Royal City of Rabanastre, Hitoshi Sakimoto FF12]

We were sitting in the Sandsea Bar, discussing with Tomaj about the Rogue Tomato Mark. It would be easy prey for us, but it was what would help is follow the storyline. Also, it would give us a reason to be out of the town searching for more of our party. I don't know why, but I felt that we would find another one of our merry band out there.

"First, how about I give you something to help you on your hunt?" That's right; Tomaj will give us an Orrachae Armlet, and then explain about the license board. "Oh, you don't have a license for that. Here..." He held out his hand, and a miniature version of the universal license board appeared. Also, a number appeared next to it. That was the license points he owned. Apparently, everyone in Ivalice had a license board tagged onto their natural Mist. License points were pieces of Mist gathered from the souls of defeated creatures, which explained why stronger creatures dropped more license points. For now, I activated the license for the Armlet, equipped it, and headed out with a word of thanks.

[Music theme: Dalmasca Estersands, Hitoshi Sakimoto FF12]

So, we left Rabanastre into the Estersand. There, we dealt with the Tomato very easily, and proceeded deeper in, entering the Yardang Labyrinth. In there, we found something from outside the game occurring. An angry Diresaur monster was rampaging, and the Rabanastre Guards were having a severely difficult time with it. Luckily, I had taken the time to learn the Libra technick (don't ask where I got the money), which allowed me to see subconsciously that the monster was weak against the Wind element. Despite its high level compared to us, together we could take it down.

[Music Theme: Red like Roses, Rooster Teeth RWBY; start at 1:15]

"Let's do this!" Charging my sword with wind, I dashed to the beast just as it dispatched the last guard. "It's weak against wind! Kaze Braver!" The strike definitely hurt it, according to Libra, and it got its attention. The beast snarled, and charged for me.

"No you don't! Howling Eclipse!" The dark blade flashed, and another gash appeared in its side. It stopped mid charge, conflicted now as to which of us to devour first. I took the chance to grin and dash forward.

"Aero Rush!" The blade was yet again covered in a green wind, as well as me as I rushed at it at the speed of wind to rapidly strike it in a seven pointed star motion. Meanwhile, Ace ran up and stabbed it in its ankles and other weak points, slowing it down. The beast howled, and swung its tail, catching me in the chest. Ace charged forward, an Aero mote he found in hand, but the beast lunged, headbutting him on his back. We looked at each other. It was time for some serious teamwork.

"Howling Moon!"

"Aero Slash!"

"WINDS OF DESTINY!" Our voices and attacks joined into a blur, Howling Moon giving us likeness of shadows, and Aero coating us in Wind energy. In three seconds, we had landed twenty-five blows, and together, we slid to a stop, behind the Diresaur, Ace on all fours holding his blade backhand, me standing, blade extended with my arm.

"And now you fall." We said at the same time as the Diresaur exploded into meaty chunks.

[End music]

I sheathed my blade, while his simply disappeared mysteriously. "Well, that wasn't too bad, now was it?" I say, still grinning, but also panting from exertion.

"Nah, I've faced worse, just can't remember when." He was grinning and panting, too. Then the pain kicked in.

"Gahhhh... that hurts..." Apparently, that tail whap had cracked a few ribs. Too bad we forgot some Potions, or at least a Cure spell. "Let's head back"

"Agreed."

I don't care who you are, getting struck by a dinosaur hurts! I've noticed some readers, but no reviews! What is going on? Be sure to review, please, especially on this chapter. My first MAJOR fight scene, let me know how it went! See ya next time!