5/27/14

This chapter in the game is actually quite fun as well, though I'm always scrambling after the Senators. I know we're warned not to kill them but they carry good stuff and no matter how hard I try I can't get Heather to them in time, I don't know.

That said, if anyone else does not know what RWBY is and hasn't looked it up after my last comment, its a 3D Animated Series by the guys over at RoosterTeeth, they are best known for their Halo Machinima Red VS Blue, RWBY's creator and head guy Monty Oum is known for his 3D Animated Fight Series: Dead Fantasy (Dead or Alive characters VS Final Fantasy characters) he lent his animation prowess to Seasons 8, 9 and 10 of Red VS Blue and now leads a large team of animators for RWBY. Cool stuff. Youtube and their website has all the things if your interested.

This story is honestly so calming to write in comparison to anything that I've done before. I love it.

Star Crossed

Laguz Alliance Camp

"We're flying in? Wow…that is some kind of strategy…"

Heather commented as she walked through the camp with Mia "Is this the only way?"

The swordmaster nodded "According to Soren it's the best way to cross the Ribahn. If we pull this off we can continue our surge."

"That guy…he comes up with all the strategies and everything?"

Mia nodded again "Yep, he's amazing."

A silence fell over them as the swordmaster cast a quick glance at Heather before looking away "You know…at his job…"

"Uh huh…"

The pair came to a stop as Ike emerged from his tent "Mia, you all-"

"Set? Of course!"

Ike then glanced at Heather "You're a thief, right?"

Heather turned to Mia then back at Ike "Where did you hear that?"

"It's just the look…sorry. Either way, there are bound to be some things we can use among the Senator's supplies, they won't need em so if you can."

Heather nodded "Of course, you can count on me!"

After Ike left Mia laughed "He's really blunt, nothing to worry about, he didn't mean anything bad by it."

"Eh, I'm not gonna deny it." Shrugging it off the pair continued along.

Nephenee watched as the army mobilized, the hawks took off for their position and the Beast Tribe lead by Skrimir made their way for the Ribahn.

"Those darn ravens…"

"You can say that again."

The Halberd practically jumped out of her skin as Ranulf walked past her "Hey Nephenee, how've you been?"

"Ranulf. Good to see you…I've been fine and all."

"I heard from Ike you and some old friends were fighting with Elincia against that idiot's rebellion…glad to see you made it out okay."

Nephenee nodded to him "It was somethin alright…the whole time I was worried about…stuff. Even after Geoffrey went to apprehend Ludveck…it just, didn't feel right."

"Then he attacked Alpea…honestly, I'm just amazed that you came here. I mean, I know you still have gratitude towards Ike and friends among the army…"

Nephenee smiled "I just wanted to help…much like how Ike was fine with bringin the Mercenaries in. I was fine with coming to help everyone out."

Ranulf extended his hand and shook Nephenee's "Well it's great to have you along. Lethe told me you're still as relentless as ever. You're going with the troop to the Supply camp, right?"

At Nephenee's nod Ranulf noticed that a majority of the Laguz forces had moved out "Well, looks like it's time…hope you like flying."

Supply Camp

The flying was something Nephenee still wasn't used to, she rode with Marcia several times during the Mad King's war but riding a hawk was completely different and felt…well, not at all safe or stable.

Dismounting she approached Ike alongside her allies, the enemy camp close by and the war raging behind them.

"Alright, you all know the plan. You find any vital supplies, burn them, we need to cause as much chaos as we can before pulling out."

"That said, let's try not to harm the Senators in any way. They may be our enemies now but some things just become more complex when the peace rolls in."

With Soren finishing the statement, the Mercenaries nodded to the pair and moved in.

Once they arrived at the front gate, Heather dashed for it while Gatrie, Shinon and Ike held off the outer guard.

Finished with the gate, Heather swung it open to see a general waiting for her, quickly she leapt aside and allowed Mia and Nephenee to pass. As the enemy scrambled to fight back, Oscar and Titania rode in and began striking enemies as well as smashing gates, letting loose the enemy's horses before their cavalry could saddle up.

"This way sir!" A knight called as he ran out of a tent with a Senator close behind him. Heather spotted the man as well as the rather large bag he was carrying. Smiling to herself she caught up to him and silently cut the bag from his waist before leaping away.

"Thank you." She whispered before spotting a large supply of rations. Grabbing a nearby torch she threw it into the boxes and watched them burn.

With a smile she returned to the combat.

"Geez, wipe your face, it's disgusting." Heather commented as she looted the last Senators tent. Veyona had fallen and the last supplies were burned. The mercenaries were beginning to pull out, though Heather had one last thing to take care of.

She saw a rather large white gem and took it, examining her reflection "These will really help our cause…thank you."

As she put it away she heard a faint draw "Oh no you-"

"Heather!"

The rogue turned, prepared to strike only for Nephenee to cover her and use her shield to strike the Senator, knocking him out cold.

Heather sheathed her dagger "I totally had him…but thanks, Neph."

Before Nephenee could reply she coughed and a hand went to her side, alarmed Heather checked quickly and found the Senator's knife was stuck in her side causing the rogue to curse.

"I'll take care of this, just hold still."

As Heather worked to remove the blade an apply a vulnerary she looked up at Nephenee "What are you even doing here?"

"I…I was worried bout ya…"

Heather smiled at that "Really?"

"I didn't see you…durin the fightin…I didn't know where you gone off to."

Nephenee winced as the knife came out and hit the floor "Shoulda told you I was on lootin duty. Taking what I can from these Senate chumps."

Heather stood, her eyes having a hard time leaving the blood stain across Nephenee's side "You alright?"

The Halberd smiled "Even when I save you…I still need your help."

Heather was about to make a comment about knowing the Senator had a knife but refrained from doing so and hooked Nephenee's arm "We're done here, let's go."

Nephenee nodded to the other woman and the exited the tent, joining the rest of the Mercenaries as they vanished into the night.

Laguz Alliance Camp

Now across the Ribahn the Laguz were roaring in victory, the strategy played out just as they planned with Zelgius pulling back his army to reinforce the Senators.

Lines crumbled and the Alliance made headway, now prepared to continue surging into Begnion.

Nephenee stood in front of a mirror; she took off most of her armor and pulled her shirt up to see the knife wound. She let out a small sigh "It ain't that bad…"

Thanks to Heather's quick response the wound was closing quickly, the knife didn't go in too deep and the blood was just from the impact, nothing new.

As she took off her shoulder guards, Heather appeared at the opening tent flap. The rogue remained silent as Nephenee put down her second guard, her hands moved to her helmet and a few thoughts came to Heather's mind.

"Not like this."

"Hey Neph!"

Jumping the Halberd turned "H-heather! H-How long have-"

"Just got here…is everything alright? I mean, I know it hasn't been long, I'm just…worried is all…"

Nephenee smiled "I'm fine. Thanks again…how about you? Did you get hurt at all?"

Heather shook her head "Naw, they couldn't touch me even if they tried!"

Nephenee smiled at that before looking down at the ground and toying with her scarf.

Scratching her head, Heather remembered what Nephenee was doing before she came in "I've got to go...got some…some things, see you around."

After the rogue left, Nephenee sighed and removed her helmet "Hey Neph."

Only to put it back on quickly and let out a small yell.

"Woah, you alright?"

Nephenee looked back to see Mia standing there, sighing in relief the Halberd threw her helmet to the ground and fell to her cot.

Mia walked over to her and sat down "Neph?"

"I thought you were…someone else…"

"Who? Heather? I just saw her leave."

"I know…I just…"

Mia laughed "Still shy about letting people see you without your helmet?"

Nephenee opened her eyes and looked at Mia before speaking very lightly, almost like a whisper "…yes…"

Mia shook her head "I don't know why, you look great. The only thing you'd have to worry about is attracting glances from every other guy you walk by..."

Nephenee sat up "Odd…Mia just complemented me but…it doesn't feel the same…"

As the Halberd ran her hand through her Cerulean hair she continued to think to herself as Mia watched her.

"I don't think I've ever seen you in such deep thought…what's up?"

Nephenee shook her head "I'm not sure…how are things with, Soren?"

Mia's eyes widened "What? Where did that come from?"

Nephenee smiled "I'm interested…I haven't asked yet…and well…you're my best friend."

The swordmaster fell to the cot and groaned "I don't know, it's hard to talk to him…I mean, it was much harder before…y'know during the Mad King's War…practically impossible…what do you think I should do?"

Nephenee thought for a moment "I…I've never been in a situation like that…"

"You've never had feelings for someone else? I gotta say, that's amazing."

Nephenee nodded slowly "It just…hasn't happened…maybe just try some other things…food maybe? He still looks like he doesn't eat much…"

Mia sat up "True…that gives me an idea."

Standing the swordmaster moved towards the exit "If you ever run into that kind of situation, I really hope you come to me for help. After all, we're best friends, right?"

At Nephenee's nod Mia winked and left.

"This is all good. Thank you, Heather." The rogue nodded to Soren "No problem, it was easy gettin this stuff."

"A thief I take it?"

Heather rolled her eyes "What's wrong with that?"

Soren shrugged "We've dealt with your kind before, though I assume you don't ask for money for any little thing, do you?"

"Why would I do that? If I need money, I just take it."

Soren raised an eyebrow at her honesty but shrugged it off "So, Soren, why do you coop yourself up in here all day? That can't be good for you."

"Busy."

Nodding, Heather turned away "Right. Not much of a talker eh Charmer?"

Soren stopped messing with his books and turned to her "What did you call me?"

"Charmer. Well…not that you're a charmer but more that you're a Charmer. Y'know."

The rogue pointed at her forehead causing Soren to nod slowly.

"Honestly, you always look tired, you really should get some rest."

Shaking his head Soren's attention returned to his books causing Heather to sigh.

"Well, hope you get everything done early."

With that Heather left the sage's tent and began walking through the dark camp. Most of the Laguz Alliance had turned in but there were a few lights on in tents here or there.

As she neared her own tent she stopped to see the light in Nephenee's tent go out. With a smile she whispered.

"Sweet dreams beautiful."