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Chapter 2: An Angel Appears
"Hey Sis, are we there yet? We've been traveling for so long and we still haven't seen a town ever since we left yesterday." The young, short blond haired Athenian Cassandra complained.
"For the last time, I don't know Cassandra. You should've just stayed home if you're always going to complain like this." said the older sister Sophitia.
"No way! I'm gonna let you go out and try to destroy Soul Edge again. Remember? You barely came back in one piece the last time you were ordered by the gods for that quest. Besides you're the one who should be back at home attending to your family." explained the younger sister.
"I know but I cannot disobey the order of our gods as well so I must do this so that we can all live in peace." said Sophitia.
While the two Athenians continue with their conversation, their companion Maxi who was a Japanese pirate spots something up ahead.
"Hey girls I don't wanna ruin your conversation there but I think I can spot a town nearby."
"You're right Maxi! Finally I can get a nice bath, eat decent a meal and sleep in a soft bed." The thought of a town nearby, energized the young Athenian to continue on walking.
Upon arriving at the town, they noticed that it was booming with merchants, travelers and locals as if the town was a miniature version of Rome. Trying to organize their agenda, Maxi formulated a plan on what to do.
"Okay then, Cass and Sophie you two go find us an inn we can sleep in. I'll go and get us some supplies and probably take a look around in town. I'll just meet you back at the inn alright?"
The two agreed on the plan and headed towards the inn. As they arrived an got a room for for the night, the two sisters decided to go take a bath at the hot spring to clean themselves and relax their worn out bodies.
"Ahhh! Finally a refreshing bath after all that walking. Now I can finally relax and en...joy..."
Seeing the expression on her sister's face, Sophitia couldn't help but giggle at her. "Cassandra be careful not to sleep in the spring. You would not want that thing to happen again, the last time you fell asleep in a hot spring do you?"
"Yeah I remembered... I looked like a raisin that was left out in the sun back then. Besides you yourself, do not want your little accident when you first met Rothion in the lake while we were swimming there to happen again do you?" The memory of it caused Cassandra to smile mischievously.
"Hey I told we promised to never speak of the event again?"
"Well you started it. Besides I just wanted to relax in here..."
Suddenly, Sophitia started to splash some water to her sister. Cassandra though, being the hot headed girl that she is, would not let Sophitia get the best of her and in return, she splashed some water at her sister as well. With that in mind, the two Athenians started splashing water at each other, each enjoying the company of one another.
Meanwhile while Maxi was looking for some supplies, he stumbled with a big man who had a rhinoceros skinned headgear and a big mace strapped behind his back. Realizing who the man was, Maxi recognized him as his old friend.
"Hey Rock!"yelled Maxi.
"Maxi how have you been?" The two shook hands, happy to see each other again. Trying to cope up with each other, the two began to share stories with one another. But when Maxi told Rock about their quest for Soul Edge, the big American started to worry about his friend.
"Maxi are you serious on continuing with your journey? The Azure Knight is not an easy opponent to defeat let alone his servants." warned Rock.
"I know what were up against and we're prepared to engage the monster and his puppets when the time comes." Maxi said confidently.
"Well knowing you I suppose I cannot change your mind. Then let me give you this banquet of food as token of my best wishes to you and your companions in your journey."
"But Rock these are a lot more than what we need. Are you sure you're giving these all to me?" said the young man in excitement and disbelief.
"Of course! We have more than enough food in here for my tribe back home and you're one of the closest friends I have."
"Thanks bro. This means a lot to me. So you're going back to you're country huh?"
"Yes, It's my duty as chief of the tribe to take care of them at all times especially my boy Bangoo."
"Okay then. Just say hi to Bangoo for me." said Maxi. "
Sure thing. Well I better get going. It's still a long way to home from here. Until then, take care Maxi."
"Always am Rock. You too big guy."
After the two bid each other farewell, Rock departed for his country as Maxi headed back to the inn.
"Hey you two!" said Maxi as maxi entered their room.
"Maxi what took you so long? Cassandra and I have started to get worried about you. "
Yeah and were starving here waiting for you to come back." complained the two Athenians.
"Sorry I met up with an old friend. Which reminds me, (grabs the bag that Rock gave him) He gave all of these for our journey. So now, we still have extra moolah for other expenses." explained the pirate.
"Wow that looks like a bag of food that can feed us for days. Now our journey will be easier plus we can use our extra money for another inn in the next town." cheered Cassandra.
"Okay everyone after we eat, we go straight to bed. We leave first thing in the morning." said Sophitia.
"Yes ma'am!" replied the two. "I'm so getting drunk later." whispered Maxi.
As the night passes by, the two sisters were already asleep. Maxi however, was less comfortable in his slumber because of the beating he got from Cassandra for making her and Sophitia carry him to their room because of being too drunk. After a while, the silence in the room was broken when Cassandra could not sleep and sat nearby the window and stare at the stars.
"Gods please watch over us in our journey and lend us your power in times of need." prayed the young Athenian.
"Couldn't sleep?" Startled by the voice, Cassandra turned her head and saw her sister.
"Yeah kind of."
"Feeling excited for tomorrow's journey aren't we?" asked Sophitia.
"A little bit."
The two then both looked upon the stars until Cassandra broke the silence.
"You know what Sophitia, I'm a bit jealous of you and Maxi."
"Why is that" asked Sophitia with a hint of confusion.
"Because when this is over both you and Maxi have a family waiting for you when this thing is over." explained Cassandra.
"You do too silly. Mother, Father, Rothion, your niece and your nephiew are waiting for us to come back home."
"No I mean that special someone who will take care of you forever and will love you forever no matter what."
The older sister then giggled. "Don't rush yourself little sister. You are still young and when the time is right, I know that the right man will arrive for you."
Back at Athens, Cassandra and her sister were said to be alike in a lot of things. But it changed when Sophitia was sent an order by the gods to embark on a holy mission to destroy the cursed sword for the first time and lend her some of their power. She was also a champion of the sword and shield tournament in their country which made Cassandra to start to feel inferior to her sister.
Moreover, when Sophitia met Rothion who was the best blacksmith in their land and who was said to be favored by the God of Forge himself, Hephaestus, they immediately fell in love with each other and had a wonderful life. Though Cassandra had a lot of suitors back home, she cannot find the trait that she herself could not figure out what within them.
"You're right Sis. Someday I will find the right man for me."
"Right, now let's both get to bed. We have a long day ahead of us."
The two Athenians then go back to their beds and returned to their slumber.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Reviews will be highly appreciated. The next chapter will show what has happened to Siegfried.