...so...Im sorry for being gone so long. Thank you for still remembering this story. I don't deserve you guys support, but i really do appreciate it. Life hit me like a troll's club. I don't have much time to write this story. With school, work, and now youtube, there hasn't been much time to write. I've also been going thru alot of personal problems at the moment. But i don't think you guys would like to listen to me rant about life right now after waiting so long for this. So i will try to update as soon as i possibly can. So i hope you enjoy!

Eredos POV

The sun is already setting in town and our little party has left the castle for the day. I had to stay behind for a little since I left the room without getting an ok from the doctors. It also gave me time to realize that I just got to this town and got nowhere to stay. The only place I can possibly think of as a home would be tents. Well then I hope Rapacci wouldn't mind if I slept there, besides all of my stuff are still there. I walked to Rapacci wines on my own. Leonard let Yulie stay over at his place, hopefully behaving, and Eldore went somewhere else. I honestly have no clue where that old man went. But something felt off about him. Why would someone from outside the city would want to help? It's quite odd. Then again, I'm doing the same thing, but I have a debt to pay right now. This is the first time I got to see some the town since the attack and it looks just as bad as I thought. I could hear families still mourning and crying their hearts out. There were still the smell of decomposing bodies in the area. The only areas that were hit was the main road and the castle. The door to Rapacci wines was surprisingly open. Just like the street itself, the wine story that was usually full of yelling from Rapacci was silent. Maybe that old Warg was asleep. I found my bag on the counter and went over to grab it.

"Took you long enough." A voice behind me said. I turn to see Rapacci sitting on top of the barrel looking right into my eyes. I can tell by the look on his face that he was waiting since yesterday for us to return.

"Sorry sir. I kinda got messed up during the delivery."

"It's alright. Leonard told me what happened. C'mon you must be tired and hungry. I got some leftovers if you want it." Rapacci headed up the stairway in the back. Might as well take the offer I haven't eaten anything since I woke up. This is my first time up here. It was a small living room and two bedrooms. The kitchen was small too, probably because he lived on his own for a while now. I took a seat and Rapacci laid down a plate with a different variety of food. I have no clue what I was eating, which my stomach probably wouldn't agree with, but gotta eat something. As I continue to eat what I think is a chicken leg (A/N: don't judge me! I couldn't think of any food these people would eat.), Rapacci took the seat in front of me.

"So, Leonard told me that you two and Yulie got a mission and will be leaving tomorrow." Rapacci said as he poured himself a glass of wine.

"Yeah. We're leaving in the morning."

"That reminds me of the time when I used to go on adventures and quest with an old buddy of mine." He got up from his chair and grabbed one of the frames grabbed a medium sized chest and placed them on the table. Once he sat right back down, he handed the picture to me. "He looks just like you."

I looked closer at the photo and noticed the man standing next to the younger Rapacci. He had black hair, red eyes, and the same markings I had on my hands. It's my father. I can feel the tears threatening to come out as I looked at the picture.

"Why do you have a picture of my father?"

"We used to be in the same guild here. We were partners and rivals during his time here. It was an easy way to earn money at the time. About a decade after we joined, and a lot of battle scars later, we decided to end our little adventures so we can accomplish our dreams. My dream was to own a wine shop, while his was to have a family and live the simple life in his hometown."

All I could do is remain silent as I listen to Rapacci's short story. Once I put the frame down on the table, he moved the chest closer to me.

"Before he left, your father told me that he didn't need his armor anymore. So he left it behind for me, saying that it would be a gift for my son if I ever get one. I doubt human armor would fit for a warg, so I think this would suit you more. Even after the many battles it's been through, this armor is still as strong as it was before."

I opened the chest and saw a pair of black gauntlets with a dark red crystal in the center of the hands and three talons on the outer side. There was also a black chest piece with red linings and only the left shoulder pad, a pair of black boots. Lastly there was a circular blue gem wrapped in a cog of some kind remaining in the chest. Seeing how this doesn't match the rest of the armor in any way, it must be from one of his rewards for something. After taking out all of the chests contents, I put on my father's old gear. It was a perfect fit. This armor was surprisingly light as well. It was as if the armor wasn't even there in the first place. I kept moving around just to see if there was any weight on my strikes or movements and I felt nothing. Every movement felt just as natural and just as fast. I took off the gear and placed it back into the chest.

"Thank you Rapacci. This means a lot to me."

"It's nothing. Your father would have preferred to give it to you. All I ask is just to keep my boy safe."

"Don't worry, I assure you Leonard will be alright."

The Next Day

The plan was to meet up at the front gate of the city before noon. Each of us brought a bag of supplies carrying the basic necessities for a trip, like blankets and potions. Eldore was already waiting for us at the gate by the time Leonard, Yulie, and I got there. A bright blue bigelow flew right onto his arm.

"I've already sent one of these bigelows to follow the Princess. As we journey, it'll keep us informed of exactly where she is, always."

Leonard curiously walked up to the bigelow, "The bird will find the princess for us?"

Yulie came up behind Leonard and grabbed Leonard by his shoulders. I can clearly see the red on his face. "Two birds, Leonard. A pair of bigelows can communicate speech and images over long distances."

"T-t-that's s-some trick" Leonard stuttered as the bigelow took flight.

"It appears that the princess has been taken east, toward the Nordia Tunnels. We must follow her there." Eldore said as he faced all of us "have all of you prepared for the trip? It will be a long one."

"We're all set." I said as I fixed the strap on my bag.

"Let's be off then."

Somewhere over the Nordia Tunnels

Cisna POV

It's been almost a whole day since I've been taken. A whole day that father has died. All I could do was sit in my cell and cry the night away. I was forced to watch my father die right before my very eyes. I've already lost my mother many years ago. Now my only family left is now gone. I'm all alone. All of a sudden a familiar voice rang in my head.

"I care about you and wanted to protect you." It said "Your kingdom loves and needs you."

"Eredos." I said out loud unintentionally. The boy that came to my rescue that night. I could still remember the warmth from his hand. I remember his face so clearly. I remember his ruby like eyes. That look on his face when I took care of his wounds. I could feel the slight warmth on my face as I thought of him. Those nice thoughts instantly disappeared as I heard the doors open up. At first I thought it was those men that kidnapped me but it wasn't what I expected. It was a boy, looking a tad younger than me. He wore a mages robe and had a hood on. He was carrying a tray of food and laid it down in my cell. He signaled me to come over. What does he want with me?

"You know Eredos right?" the boy whispered. I stayed silent as I try to not make eye contact with him. "Ok I understand." the boy said sadly as he stood up and exited the room.

On the Road to Nordia Tunnels

The walk towards Nordia Tunnels didn't feel as long. Then again my mind was somewhere else entirely. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened a two days ago. The general's words still affected me. Not being able to save anyone. Can I really not save anyone? Am I really that weak? All of a sudden, I felt a hand grab onto my shoulder.

"Eredos? You alright?" I turned to see Leonard looking at me with concern.

"Uhh…yeah I'm fine. Just daydreaming." I said with a small smile. As I looked around, sun was getting close to setting and was about to set. We could easily see the entrance to the tunnel, yet we are still pretty far from it. After a few more minutes of walking, we all stopped moving from our spots.

"Look! Somethings moving over there!" Yulie yelled out. An Ahwahnee was standing on top of the hill

"So they're trying to stall us!" Leonard said

"No…that's a wild beast…and the servant of no man." Eldore replied

"This is the lord of Greydall Plain." I said calmly.

"Well I don't like the way he's looking back." Yulie said as she stepped back

"Somehow I don't think he wants a belly rub!" Leonard said as he got out his ark.

The Ahwahnee jumped closer to us and roared a mighty roar. Before I could've even say anything, Leonard charged into battle.

Normal POV

"Leonard! Hold On!" Eredos yelled, but wasn't able to reach the battle ready Leonard.

Leonard activated his ark and charged at the beast in his knight form. The monster tried to tackle Leonard but was stopped when he grabbed onto the tusks. Leonard threw the beast to side, knocking down some of the trees.

"This guy isn't as tough as the last monster I faced." Leonard said in his knight form. The Ahwahnee went to go bite at the large knight but was blocked by Leonard's sword. With a strong pull down, the sword broke multiple teeth and made the beast yell out in pain. Without any hesitation, Leonard drove the sword right through the beast, with the end going through the other side of its body. He remained in that place until the beast finally dies. Leonard pulls the sword out in one swift motion before returning to his normal form.

"Got him!" Leonard said in victory. When he turned around to gain approval or praise from his companions, all he received was a hit in the face from a black solid item. The blow was strong enough to knock him down to ground. Leonard looked up at his attacker and sees Eredos standing over him. Without saying a word, Eredos moved over to the fallen beast and puts his arm on it.

"These beasts do not attack humans without provocation." Eldore said as he helped Leonard up to his feet.

"Then...this fella wasn't really a bad guy? I'm sorry." Leonard said in a sad tone as he looked down.

Eredos released his arms off the beast and went on the side of his head. With all of his might, Eredos pulled off a tooth from the fallen and placed it in his bag. Once off the fallen beast, he bowed his head in respect. After a moment of silence, Eredos walked his toward the road that headed to the tunnels with the rest of his companions in an umcomfortable silence.

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