Chapter 3:
Edgar paced into his throne room. "Chancellor, take note of this and send it to my brother. Ahem. 'Dearest Brother, it is I Edgar. Recently a city under my rule has been attacked and destroyed by magic wielding foes. I shall meet you in Thamasa, where I will gather Relm and Strago.
Please bring Celes and Locke along as well.' Do you have that, Chancellor?"
"Of course, your highness. I shall send it promptly." He walked out of the room towards the couriers section of the castle. Edgar continued to pace anxiously...
The wind whipped back the black clothing of the man upon the airship, Falcon. "Setzer, what makes you think that your beloved is still alive?" Shadow leaned back against the bulwark and stared down at the sandy region below them.
"A note a received. It says that she is alive and waiting for me in a cave just south of here." He pointed to a small hill becoming visible.
"In there." He steered the ship down and executed a perfect landing. He and Shadow took note of their bearings.
"Would you like me to guard the airship, Setzer?" asked the once mercenary. Shadow looked bored.
"Yes, I'll only be a moment..." Setzer leapt over the side and walked into the cave. Ten minutes passed.
"Interceptor...go in and find Setzer." He slapped the hound on the side and it charged in. A scream followed.
Shadow leapt down and ran into the cave, swords in hand. It was completely dark around him. "I've waited a long time for this, Clyde..." boomed a voice from the darkness. "I'll do for you what you wouldn't do for me." And from the shadows stepped...