So it was that Marks first adventure had come to an end. Over a course of a year, Mark gained an apprentice, Garrett was his name and he was a swordfighter like Lyn and also came from Sacae. He has blonde hair and bright blue eyes. Even as happiness abounded around Lycia, a dark plot was put into action.
In Pherae, the country had lost its marquess, Lord Elbert, and his son, Prince Eliwood set out to find him. But fate would give Eliwood a chance encounter that would change his life forever and change the fate of the world forever.
Prince Eliwood stands on top of a hill overlooking a small village in Pherae.
"Lord Eliwood, we leave on your word" said an older paladin, riding up beside Eliwood.
"I see. Thank you Marcus" Eliwood nods to Marcus and turns to a smaller group. The leader of the group an older woman despite her age is still quite beautiful.
"Mother, it's time for us to go" Eliwood says with a saddened look on his handsome face.
"Eliwood... promise me you'll return to me safely. I'm worried about your father but if something where to happen to you it would be unbearable" Eliwood's mother says looking up at him.
"I know, Mother. Please do not worry. Father is Alive. I know it. I vow to find him and return him to your side" Eliwood says with the same grim determination on his face. His mother simply smiles at him.
"I have your word then" She says smiling at him.
"Yes, of course. Isadora, I entrust my mother to you in my absence" Eliwood says to a blue haired woman.
"Yes, milord. I will guard over her well" Isadora says bowing her head.
(Meanwhile in the nearby village)
A group of bandits began causing havoc in the village.
"Bring every last piece of gold to your new liege Grozny" laughed the leader of the bandits.
"Well, well. Bandits come out to play. About time we take out the trash don't you agree my young apprentice?" said a man in a black robe.
"Yes master, I do agree with you" said a slightly smaller man in a black robe.
"Well someone in this village has some courage" yelled Grozny.
"Actually we aren't members of this village... you can say we're passing thru" said the taller robed man as he reaches and pulls back his hood to reveal a stunningly handsome face, short brown hair and blue eyes that seemed to glow. The shorter one did the same, and revealed a very handsome face with short spikey blonde hair and light blue eyes that sparkled.
"They call me the swordsman of Destruction. The name's Mark and this is my apprentice, Garrett, the swordsman of death. It's a pity you encountered us but..." Mark says with a slight grin on his face.
"Too bad for them" finishes Garrett with a slightly bigger grin on his face.
"Swordsman of destruction huh... who cares it's just a title no care's about—H...URGH" Grozny stumbles back as a blade embeds itself in his throat.
"It's rude to insult someone's title you filthy bandit" said Garrett as he pulled back his wrist that had a chain connected to the blade that embedded itself into Grozny's throat. The blade flies out of his throat and back into Garrett's hand.
"..Anyone else wants to try and... Kill us" said Mark.
"You two" yelled a green haired knight. "Come with me to report to my liege"
"Why shou- H-hey" shouted Mark.
"Master!" shouts Garrett.
"Get the horses and follow this clown NOW" shouted Mark, Mark then notices the woman also with the knight.
(After a short ride to where Eliwood and Marcus were waiting)
"Lord Eliwood! Co-Commander Marcus! I..." Lowen shouted between gasps of breaths.
"Lowen! Calm yourself" Marcus says stepping forward. "A knight must be in control at all times" Marcus said giving the young knight a stern look.
"Bandits are attack the village" said Lowen.
"Bandits are you sure, Lowen?" asks Eliwood.
"This girl has more details, milord"
"My lord Eliwood? I'm the daughter of the village magistrate. My name's Rebecca. The bandits came without warning. They're stealing everything! I beg you! Please help us!" said Rebecca, pleading with the young noble.
"I see" Eliwood said rubbing his chin before looking at Marcus and Lowen. "We are going to aid the village" Eliwood says nodding to the pair.
"Yes milord" Lowen and Marcus bow. Marcus leaves but Lowen remains as though he has something to say.
"Rebecca stay here and keep out of sight" Eliwood says walking off.
"Milord, I'd prefer to fight. I hunt almost every day, and I have some skill with a bow" Rebecca says pulling out her bow.
"Is that so? Very well, but be careful" Eliwood says walking off only to be stopped by Lowen.
"Milord there was another in the village... oh and here comes his companion now" says Lowen pointing to a pair of horse coming towards them.
"Knight Let my Master go or taste my blade" yelled Garrett.
"Hold Garrett" says Mark showing himself to Eliwood.
"Hello old friend" said Mark as he clasping Eliwood's left shoulder.
"Mark it has been far too long" said Eliwood clasping Marks left shoulder.
"Yes, but enough of the chit-chat we got some bandits to take care of" said Mark running off to his apprentice and mounting up on his horse and riding off to meet the remains of the bandits.
(After the very short battle)
"Lord Eliwood, long time no see" said Mark, as he gave his old friend a hug.
"It has been a long time hasn't it my friend? So what brings you to Pheare?" says Eliwood.
"Just fighting the bandits trying to get rid of my old title and get a new one" says Mark.
"Hm?" wonders Eliwood.
"I'd rather not talk about it" says Mark.
"But your going after your father right?" asks Mark.
"Yes, yes I am" says Eliwood.
"I'm coming with you. If I recall I owe you a debt for helping someone" said Mark.
"You can come my friend but it will be a long one" Eliwood says.
"Yeah I figured that so what are we waiting for let's go" said Mark, as he heads out on a new adventure.