Chapter Summary: Red has finally reached Kaede of the East! But what Gold told him has bugged him up to the point where he is unable to battle Kaede whole heartedly. But deep inside, Red wants to be the very best and show that he can beat a legendary beast! Will Red still fight her? Or will he back out and go home?
"Kaede! I know you're here! Show yourself!" Red yelled. In a flash of light Kaede of the East appeared. "Why have you've come here?" Kaede asked. "I have come to challenge you!" Red said. "Are you sure of that my child?" Kaede asked. Red growled. "I... I... I can battle you right here and now!" Red shouted. Why... Why am I so scared?
Red hid behind a tree. "Why are you hiding my child? Are you scared?" Kaede called out. Red held his breath, scared to answer. I'm... I'm scared... I was so sure of myself... Red closed his eyes. But I want to be the very best! I want to show the world! I will defeat the legendary beast of the East! Red jumped out from behind the tree and attacked Kaede. Kaede cried out in surprise. "Take this Kaede!" Red shouted as he punched her in the gut. Kaede went down. I... I did it! I defeated Kaede!
Gold crawled towards the way Red went. Gotta make it... Gold managed to stand up. I will stop Red... Gold started to run and fell down. Eh? This is Red's gear! Gold's eyes widen in shock. So the fool decided to attack Kaede with his bare hands? Must be more foolish then I thought. "Red is not foolish!" Gold shouted. Then what is he Gold? Gold fell silent. That's what I thought. Gold bit his lip. "He's... He's... He's misguided. That's what he is." Gold said. The voice was silent for the very first time. "Red is misguided and I will put him on the right path!" Gold shouted as he raced on.
Red went to left. Kaede jumped on him. Red let out a cry of shock. What is going on?! "Leave this place Red!" Kaede growled. Red felt his body shake. "I... I... I..." He mumbled. Kaede let out a laugh. It made shivers run up Red's spine. "Can't speak can you? Very well. I will tell you once more. Leave this place right now!" Kaede yelled. Red closed his eyes. I will never give up! Red kicked Kaede off of him and punched her right in the forehead. Kaede went down. Defeated for real this time. "I did it! I'm sure of it this time!" Red shouted.
Gold raced up. "Oh no! I'm too late!" Gold shouted. Red turned to look at Gold, a crazed look in his eyes. "Care to join me Gold? I will show the world that I can take on the Four Legendary Beasts!" Red said with a creepy grin. Gold backed away. "No Red! This isn't right!" Gold shouted. Red looked confused. "Why...? Why isn't it right Gold?!" Red yelled. Gold began to shake. "Red... you don't understand. If you defeat the Four Legendary Beasts then-" Gold began to say. Don't talk boy. You don't know what you're talking about. Gold was puzzled. What was I about to say? "Gold... so you're saying something will happen if I defeat the Four Legendary Beasts?" Red asked. "Yes... if you do... the world as we know it will end."
Red started to laugh. "That's so funny Gold!" He said. Gold started to get upset. "But I'm telling the truth!" Gold shouted. "You really seem unsure of yourself." Red said. Gold clenched his fists. "I am telling the truth Red!" Gold said as tears filled his eyes. "Listen. You're a really funny kid. How would you know any of this?" Red asked. "I... I don't know..." Gold confessed.
Gold sat down. "What's the matter?" A voice asked. Gold turned around and saw Lyra. "I'm just sitting." Gold answered. "Did you hear the news?" Lyra asked. "What news?" Gold said puzzled. "Fallenville City had been broken." Lyra answered. Gold's eyes widen.
"Kaede protected Fallenville city, Mount Silver, and the Eastern Sea. With the defeat of the four legendary beasts, their places they once protected fell into ruins."
Gold gasped. "Is something wrong?" Lyra asked. "N-no... Nothing's wrong." Gold answered. He suddenly felt very uncomfortable. "Are you alright?" Lyra asked. "I'm fine... I just have to go." Gold said as he got up and left. I have to figure this out!
End of Chapter Three