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Walking over to Vaan I examined to bruise on his head. A deep blue bruise spread all over his temple accompanied with a large egg shaped lump. Moving his blonde hair out of his face I rubbed a healing ointment on the spot to heal the wound. Sure enough 30 seconds later the mark was gone completely.

'I wonder if I brang the recipe for this home if I could make it and become rich' I mused to myself. Laughing at the stupidness of it I tipped a potion down Vaans throat and waited for him to wake up. Slowly he started to stir. Opening his eyes he looked up at me.

"Why did you scream that?" he asked sounding slightly pissed

"I'm sorry Vaan it's a joke where I come from, I didn't mean to get you hurt." I replied meekly

"It's ok but next time please don't." Vaan said

I nodded and got up. Holding out my hand for Vaan to take I pulled him up on his feet and we walked back and joined the group. Balthier leading the group we walked into the area with the save crystal.

I had never used one of these before; Vaan was a bit mindless and forgot to 'save' numerous times. Fran walked up to the crystal and touched it. The sensation that filled me was only comparable to basically an orgasm. A pleasure full feeling ran all the way up my legs making them weak. Moaning softly I fell to my knees. Looking up I saw Vaan and Ashe's legs shaking slightly, Fran looking stoic as usual and Balthier with his eyes closed enjoying the moment. Wobbling I got to my feet and brushed the dust of my legs.

"Haven't used a crystal before I'd say by that reaction." Balthier said to Fran staring at me

I blushed and shook my head. Why did I have to act like an idiot around Balthier?

"I'd have to admit virgins always intrigued me." He said smoothly

This was probably the only time I had ever seen Fran actually look something other than composed, even in battle. A shocked look crossed her face.

"Balthier try to have some class." She said disgusted

"Fran please I'm never anything but." He replied walking off into the next room.

As I walked into this room I recognised it as were I had to fight the Firemane. I decided to stay silent on the warning as to not raise suspicion. As Ashe walked into the middle of the area a soft sound of neighing rang out all around us. Turning towards the sound we all saw a fire ball come hurtling towards us. Vaan ran up to me and pulled me out of the path of the monster.

"Vaan what are you doing?" I yelled

"You're not prepared for this please don't fight you could get hurt." Vaan said running back into battle

'Grrr' I was angry how dare he tell me I couldn't fight. I stomped off and sat down on the stairs looking I'd imagine very peeved.

I sat down and put my daggers into Vaans pouch.

Balthier and Fran stood back around me shooting arrows and bullets off into its tender fiery flesh. Surprisingly while the Firemane is made out of fire, it is actually quite cool to touch. Ashe cut deep into its back letting blood seep out onto the ground. Succeeding in annoying it, the monster bucked and hit her in the face knocking her out instantly, her limp body rolling into the water and resting there. Jumping up I ran to her side and dragged her out of the way so I could heal her. Pulling out a small oily feather I placed it on Ashe's tongue and held her mouth closed. The taste must have woken her because her eyes jerked open and she started thrashing. Sitting up she started gagging and spitting out the oil. Standing up she nodded her thanks and ran back into battle. Ashe was defiantly a skilled fighter, I couldn't deny that.

A shriek signalled the Firemanes first attempt at casting its signature attack. As it shook little sparks and embers flew violently up and around its body. Letting out a piercing scream, a blast of inferno shot out all around.

"Ella!"

I turned towards my name. A flash of hands and a push later I felt myself tumbling down the stairs onto the pavement behind.

Balthier knew it was happening. He knew exactly when the inferno would hit and how hard. Balthier never got scared or worried before something was going to hurt, that's not how a proper leading man would act. Hearing the firemane shriek he looked around, Fran and Ashe were shielding themselves with magic while Vaan hid behind his shield. Turning he saw Ella. The silly girl had no protection at all and without it she would be critically injured. Shouting her name and running towards her Balthier pushed her over the stairs to shield her but instead went flying over with her landing next to her on the hard pavement.

"Ahhh ow" I said rubbing my head.

Turning to look beside me I saw Balthier laying there with a cut lip and closed eyes. Panic seized me freezing my body. Was he ok? I instantly relaxed when I saw his eyes stir and open looking out into mine. Looking at me he smiled smugly and got up in a fluid movement. Rushing back to the room Balthier let off a shot wounding the monster critically and significantly reducing its life. I could tell its health because Vaan had cast 'Libra' and literally numbers flashed around us. It was like having beer goggles on…. except with no beer…. or goggles.

Walking up the stairs quietly I continued watching the battle. Hearing my name again I saw Fran holding her arm. It was bleeding severely and she needed a potion. Running forward I got close to her to pour the potion down her throat. Shaking her head as the painful process of knitting flesh took place she thanked me with a nod and continued to shoot off arrows.

Walking back I kept my eye fully on the firemane, which is probably why I tripped over backwards on a rock.

"Whoops!"

As I fell I felt someone's hands on my backside pushing me back up. Looking over my shoulder I saw Balthier standing there with his hands still on my bum.

Giving him the meanest look I could I walked back to the stairs, knowing me though it probably came off more as a love sick adoration look. I was too awkward for words.

To take my mind of Balthier I watched intently as Vaan performed a perfect five hit combo finishing the Firemane with a bang.

"Woo go Vaan five hits!" I yelled to him happily

Smiling he took a swig from his cantina and walked over to me.

"See isn't it a good thing I didn't let ya fight." He said whilst pulling my hair

Sticking my tongue out I pulled out of his grip and ran towards the steps leading to lowtown. Looking back I couldn't see the others following. Just as I was about to open the gate I ran full force into Vayne Solidor. Shocked at the sudden stop I fell down to the ground. Lying there I looked up at his handsome face as he smiled at me.

"Pardon me mi 'lady," he said bowing his head, "Take this insurgent into custody."

I saw an imperial walk over to me.

"Get up scum!" he yelled in my face

"Excuse me! Don't you dare speak to me like that!" I said angrily trying to look menacing, which from the floor is impossible.

"Shut your mouth whore!" he screamed back

Vayne looked back at us and smirked at me, "I don't like cheek, drag her solider."

Crying out in surprise I started screaming and kicking as the imperial picked me up by the ankle and started to drag me towards the stairs. Trying as hard as I could my nails dug into the dirty steps as I tried to cling so as not to be pulled down the stairs. Pain ripped through my hand as another solider stomped down on my hands breaking two fingers on each hand. Screaming bloody murder I was tossed the rest of the way down the stairs and landed in a crying heap at Vaynes feet.

"See what happens to little girls who play with sky pirates." Vayne said taunting me

Crying I curled into a ball as he walked up to me staring at Balthier.

"Balthier, oh it has been to long tsk tsk tsk and now I see running about the sewers like the rat you are."

As he got closer to me I saw Balthiers agitations arise. Growing visibly distressed at me crying and seeing my fingers.

"But no matter the time has passed for pleasantries, let's see how we can have some fun." Vayne taunted.

It wasn't long before I felt his fingers snake through my hair and grab hold. In one quick motion I was on my knees being held up by my hair.

"Fuck you Vayne you worthless dog!" I screamed out making desperate motions to gets his fingers out of my hair.

"Now, now pretty thing, such language like that does not suit a woman." He replied

"Unhand her Vayne or have you resorted to cowardice!" Balthier fiercely stated

Smirking at Balthier, Vayne threw my head down and stood there.

"I suppose you would know all about that wouldn't you." He said angrily

Taking the opportunity of him not being focus I looked at his leg. Counting to three I took a deep breath and lurched forward sinking my teeth into his leg. I heard him yell out and guards come running up. I tore away from him leaving a huge chunk of leg missing. Spitting out what I had gained I crawled over to Vaans legs and latched on.

It wasn't long before I had irons clapped onto my wrists and I knew things where about to get much worse.